FVJS Sunday School Begins Today!

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The first day of FVJN is today, Sept. 7, 9:30 – 11:30 am, with Hebrew from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. The morning will kick off with our annual breakfast!

See you there!

ENews August 2014

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August  2014
Register for Sunday School!
Summer is here, and it’s time to register for the 2014 – 2015 school year
at Fox Valley Jewish School!
FVJS classes, for PreK – 8th grade, are held twice a month at FVJN. Additional Hebrew class is also offered.
Click HERE for information and registration forms.


High Holiday Services in Geneva!
FVJN will be hosting two High Holiday services in Geneva, this year:
*Erev Rosh Hashanah on Wed., Sept. 24, 6:30 pm, in Geneva Library’s Community Room, 127 James St., Geneva.
*Yom Kippur on Friday, Oct. 3, 6:30 pm, at UUSG (the Unitarian Church), 102 S. Second St., Geneva.
These will be family and interfaith-friendly services!
Services will be led by Michele Rose, a Jewish lifecycle and religious service leader.
If interested in attending, please contact Rachel: rachely@fvjn.org.
Help also needed with onegs and setup/cleanup! Please let Rachel know if you will be participating!

Upcoming Events!
August
8/6 — Lazarus House Dinner
8/12 – Book Group at All Chocolate Kitchen!
8/16 – NIFB Volunteer Day
8/23 – Adult Social Dinner

FVJN Book Group
Tuesday, Aug. 12th,
7 pm @FVJN:
Norwegian By Night by Derek B. Miller
Meet at All Chocolate Kitchen (1/2 block north of FVJN)!
See you there!

FVJN Volunteer Day at
Northern Illinois Food Bank!
Come have fun and help others, too!
Saturday, August 16, 9 – 11;30 am.
Replies Needed for Signup.
Contact Rachel: rachely@fvjn.org.

FVJN Adult Social Dinner!
Front Street Cantina
7:00pm | Saturday, August 23rd
577 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-2806
RSVP required: http://www.fvjn.org/rsvp
FVJN Construction
Construction has begun on the addition of a wall in our lower level to create a
second FVJS classroom!

Support FVJN!
We always welcome donations, but have added a new, very easy way to support FVJN!
It’s Meijer Community Rewards.
Join Meijer Community Rewards, either in the store or online:
http://meijer.com/rewards
and enter the following code for Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors: 168879.
Next, simply shop at Meijer, and we will automatically receive cash rewards from your purchases!

Volunteers:
Thank you to all the amazing FVJN volunteers who enable us to provide dinner to Lazarus House
in St. Charles, each month! You all rock!
Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of things.
Contact Rachel if interested: rachely@fvjn.org

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Check out FVJN event photos and more, and help us get more exposure!
Please click HERE to visit our Facebook page and click “Like”.

FVJN- to-Lazarus House
Mitzvah Dinners
Volunteers Needed the First Wednesday of Each Month!
Each month, we prepare dinner for 60 to 75 men, women and children at Lazarus House.
Volunteers are needed to help, NOW!
Please contact Rachel Yackley ASAP to volunteer:
rachely@fvjn.org or call 630-440-6575.

ENews July 2014

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July 2, 2014
FVJS Job Openings!
FVJS — Fox Valley Jewish School, FVJN’s Sunday school —  is hiring for the      2014 – 2015 school year!

Hebrew Teacher Needed
Hebrew teacher needed to teach grades 3rd – 5th (beginning Hebrew students).
The Hebrew teacher meets with students for one hour, immediately following the FVJS morning.
She/he is responsible for planning and implementing Hebrew lessons (books are provided) for classes which meet 2 times a month.
This position’s pay is $25 per hour/session.
Interested individuals need to send a resume to: info@fvjn.org

Classroom Aides Needed
Two classroom aides needed to assist with either Art or Pre K – 2nd grade core classes.
FVJS aides are responsible for assisting the teacher to help the classes run smoothly, safely and efficiently. This position’s pay is $10 per session.
Interested individuals must be in 9th grade or above and need to send a written
paragraph with information about yourself and your experience that would be relevant for the job to: info@fvjn.org

Support FVJN!
We are excited to announce we have found an easy way to raise money and support FVJN! It’s Meijer Community Rewards, a program designed to specifically benefit schools and religious groups.
All you need to do is join Meijer Community Rewards, either in the store or online: http://www.meijer.com/rewards.
You will need to enter the following code for Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors: 168879.
Next, simply shop at Meijer, and we will automatically receive cash rewards from your purchases!
This program has made a significant impact in serving other nonprofit organizations.
The sooner you join, the sooner we will begin receiving cash rewards. Please apply today!
Thank you,
Rachel Yackley, Director

FVJN’s 10th Anniversary Year!
FVJN is 10 Years Old!
We’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate and commemorate this momentous milestone!
Please send your ideas to: rachely@fvjn.org.
Thank you!

 

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of things. Contact Rachel if interested: rachely@fvjn.org
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Check out FVJN event photos and more, and help us get more exposure!
Please visit our Facebook page and click “Like”.
Click on the button below!
Click Here!

FVJN- to-Lazarus House Mitzvah Dinners
Participants Needed the First Wednesday of Each Month!
Each month, we prepare dinner for 60 to 75 men, women and children at Lazarus House.
Please contact Rachel Yackley ASAP to participate.
Email rachely@fvjn.org or call 630-440-6575.

Teva’s Topsy Turvy bus is coming to Pushing the Envelope Farm!
All are welcome to join us on Sunday,
July 13, 1 – 3:30 pm, for an afternoon of
Jewish environmental fun and learning, fun
farm activities and of course playing with
our goats and chickens!
This event is hosted by the Prairie Jewish Coalition. Program will be held at 1700
Averill Road in Geneva at 1pm and cost is a $10 suggested donation per family. For more information contact Annie at genevafarm@gmail.com

June 2014 eNews!

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Swedish Days is Just Around The Corner!
It’s Time to Support Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors!
Please check out the information below, and sign up to volunteer
at the FVJN food booth.
It’s a lot of fun, and it’s one of our major annual fundraisers!

Upcoming     Events!
June:
6/4 — Lazarus Dinner
6/6 — Shabbat Evening Potluck
6/8 — Greater Chi Area Jewish Fest
6/10 – Book Group
6/17 – 6/22 Swedish Days FVJN Booth (set-up 6/16)
6/28 — PJC Youth Event
6/29 — Board Meeting
July 1 — FVjN Women’s Gathering

Swedish Days = FVJN Fundraiser!
FVJN Food Booth at Swedish Days in Geneva: June 17 – 22
To Everyone:
We NEED YOUR HELP! Our food booth at Swedish Days is one of our biggest annual fundraisers!
Come have fun selling veggie burgers, kosher hot dogs, healthy frozen treats and pickle pops, and enable FVJN to continue to do all we do!

No One Works Alone!
Volunteers still badly needed for the following slots. Please sign up now!
Wed. 6/18
10 am – 1 pm: 1 person
Fri. 6/20
10 am – 1 pm: 1 person
Sat. 6/21
10 am – 1 pm: 1 person
1 – 4 pm: 2 people
7 – 10 pm: 1 person
Sun. 6/22
4 – 7pm: 1 person (booth takedown)

Please follow this link http://www.fvjn.org/2014-swedish-days to check for openings in the schedule
to help at the FVJN Booth.

Please email Kimberly at kfivelson@fvjn.org
with your availability and what shift(s) you would like to fill.

We look forward to working with each of you. Thank you for your time and support!
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Adult Book Group
June 10, 7 pm
at FVJN
Book: Rachel Calof’s Story, by Rachel Calof.
Everyone’s welcome!

 

 

FVJN Women’s Gathering
July 1, 7 pm
Calling all FVJN Women:
Please join us at the next FVJN Women’s Gathering!
Where: Alysa Hwalisz’s House
43W 440 Campton Ct., St. Charles
RSVP: Everyone PLEASE RSVP: ahwalisz@comcast.net

FVJN’s 10th Anniversary Year!
FVJN is 10 Years Old!
We’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate and commemorate this momentous milestone!
Please send your ideas to: rachely@fvjn.org Thank you!

Shabbat Evening Potluck
Please join us!
When: Fri, June 6, 6:30
Where: Tammie & family’s House!
RSVP: to Rachel for directions!
rachely@fvjn.org

Jewish Youth:
Ice Cream, Havdalah & A Movie, Hosted at FVJN!
Join us for a SUPER fun evening!
Open to all Jewish 12 to 17 year olds!
But please let us know if there are younger siblings who might want to attend and
their ages.
ICE CREAM, HAVDALAH & A MOVIE!!
Saturday, June 28, 7 pm to 10 pm
Pick up and drop off at Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors at 121 South Third Street, Geneva
COST  – Bring $10 for dessert at Graham’s
We will walk to Graham’s for a treat, then a short Havdalah Service at FVJN and a movie! Vote on the movie you want to see or suggest another: The Avengers, Breakfast Club, Footloose, Hunger Games, Stand By Me, Harry Potter.
Please RSVP to Tammie Weinberger at tammie.weinberger@gmail.com
with how many are attending and your movie vote!!

FVJN- to-Lazarus House Mitzvah Dinners
Volunteers Needed the First Wednesday of Each Month!
Each month, we prepare dinner for 60 to 75 men, women and children at Lazarus House. You only need to prepare and drop off at Lazarus House in St. Charles.
Additional volunteers are needed to help NOW!
Please contact Rachel Yackley ASAP to volunteer: rachely@fvjn.org
or call 630-440-6575.
PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!

FVJS Job Openings!
FVJS — Fox Valley Jewish School, FVJN’s Sunday school —  is hiring aides for the 2014-2015 school year!

Two classroom aides needed to assist with either Art or Pre K – 2nd grade core classes. FVJS aides are responsible for assisting the teacher to help the classes run smoothly, safely and efficiently. This position’s pay is $10 per session.

Interested individuals must be in 9th grade or above and need to send a written paragraph with information about yourself and your experience that would be relevant for the job to: info@fvjn.org

Save the Date! Chicago Jewish Fest!
Lots of fun for everyone! FVJN will be presented at the PJC (Prairie Jewish Coalition) table. Come enjoy the day! For info: http://www.pocet.org/

May 2014 eNews!

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Upcoming Events!
May:
5/7 — Lazarus Dinner
5/10 — NIFB Vol. Day
5/12 — Fundraiser at McNally’s!
5/17 — Adult Social Dinner
5/18 — FVJS (Last Day)
5/25 — Board Meeting

June:
6/4 — Lazarus Dinner
6/6 — Shabbat Evening Potluck
6/8 — Greater Chi Area Jewish Fest
6/10 – Book Group
6/17 – 6/22 Swedish Days FVJN Booth (set-up 6/16)


Adult Social Dinner
Adult Social Dinner w/ FVJN Friends!
When: Sat., May 17, 6 pm
Where: Giordano’s, 3641 E Main., St. Charles
RSVP Required: http://www.fvjn.org/rsvp/


Swedish Days = FVJN Fundraiser!
FVJN Food Booth at Swedish Days in Geneva: June 17 – 22
FVJN hosts a food booth at Swedish Days each year, and your help is needed!

Contact Mike: mikey@fvjn.org to volunteer, and watch for more information!

Check open dates and times at website: http://www.fvjn.org/2014-swedish-days/ and email Kimberly with your availability: kfivelson@fvjn.org

ATTN FVJS Families!
FVJS Field Trip on May 18, 9:30 – 11:30, to Fox Valley Wildlife Center!
(No Hebrew that day)
Watch your email for more details.


Shabbat Evening Potluck
Please join us!
When: Fri, June 6, 6:30
Where: Tammie & family’s House!
RSVP: to Rachel for directions!
rachely@fvjn.org

FVJN’s 10th Anniversary Year!
FVJN is 10 Years Old!
We’re looking for ideas on how to celebrate and commemorate this momentous milestone!
Please send your ideas to: rachely@fvjn.org
Thank you!

FVJS Job Openings!
FVJS — Fox Valley Jewish School, FVJN’s Sunday school —  is hiring for the 2014-2015 school year!
Art teacher needed to teach all grades, Pre K- 8th.  The FVJS Art teacher is responsible for planning and implementing art projects for all classes, which meet 2 times a month. This position’s pay is $50 per session.
Interested individuals need to send a resume to: info@fvjn.org

Two classroom aides needed to assist with either Art or Pre K – 2nd grade core classes. FVJS aides are responsible for assisting the teacher to help the classes run smoothly, safely and efficiently. This position’s pay is $10 per session.
Interested individuals must be in 9th grade or above and need to send a written paragraph with information about yourself and your experience that would be relevant for the job to: info@fvjn.org

FVJN’s Guest Bartender Night Fundraiser 
Monday, May 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
McNally’s Irish Pub, 109 W. Main St., St. Charles
Open to All! Bring the kids for a fun family dinner event!

We are hosting our second annual “Guest Bartender Night” fundraiser for our Capital Improvement Fund, to create additional classroom space for FVJN’s religious school, and you’re all invited! This event is open to all, so bring your family and friends for a fun evening!

The evening will include prize raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Thanks to McNally’s additional generosity, FVJN will receive 20% of the revenue from food purchases that evening (be sure to mention FVJN when ordering!).

Please consider donating prizes for our raffle: gift certificates, gift baskets,
items from your business — anything you donate would be much appreciated.

Raffle prizes are being accepted now! If you are able to donate a prize, or would
like to help at this event (help run the raffles, etc.), please e-mail Mike Yackley
ASAP: mailto: mikey@fvjn.org

FVJN- to-Lazarus House
Mitzvah Dinners
Volunteers Needed the First Wednesday of Each Month!
Each month, we prepare dinner for 60 to 75 men, women and children at Lazarus House. Volunteers are needed to help, NOW!
Please contact coordinator Lisa Garcia ASAP to volunteer, and for detailed information contact Lisa: elenanestela08@comcast.net or call (630) 201-5344.
PLEASE SIGN UP NOW!

Save the Date! Chicago Jewish Fest!
Lots of fun for everyone! FVJN will be presented at the PJC (Prairie Jewish Coalition) table. Come enjoy the day!
For info: http://www.pocet.org/

Construction Zone!
Our alley is under construction!
Construction dates: now to (hopefully) June 9, 2014.

Volunteers Needed
A volunteer is needed to organize our FVJN loan library. Contact Rachel if interested:
email: rachely@fvjn.org