Entries by Rachel

News from FVJS:

NEEDED Please look around and see if you have the following: The Art Room on the upper level of FVJS is in need  of a cabinet for storage of art supplies.  Please email rachely@fvjn.org if you have a cabinet to donate. Suggested dimensions are  approx. 36″ high x 48″ wide x 18″ deep, but  almost […]

Jewish FAQ: Tishah B’Av

Jewish FAQ: Tishah B’Av (9 Av)  Begins at sundown on July 28th. Tisha B’Av, which occurs on the 9th of Av, is a traditional day of mourning  the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem.   In contrast to Orthodoxy, Reform Judaism has never assigned a central  religious role to the ancient Temple. Therefore, mourning […]

Donate to FVJN!

Celebrate and Commemorate with FVJN Fill out and mail the form below — or — donate online at www.fvjn.org When choosing to make a contribution in honor or in memory of someone, consider a donation to Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors (FVJN). Your generosity will support our programs, our school, and our future growth, and those […]

What’s Happening Elsewhere?

Tzedakah Charity Gardening   When: 5-7pm Wednesday Evenings Where: Pushing the Envelope Farm, 1700 Averill Road, Geneva What: Come and help out at Pushing the Envelope Farm’s Tzedakah Charity Garden.  Volunteers help us plant, maintain, and harvest food for the Northern Illinois Foodbank.  Drop ins welcome, or call 607.654.8244 for more details.  About Us: Pushing the […]

FVJN eNews July 4, 2012

Mark Your Calendars: July 13: FVJN Shabbat Evening at Peck Farm     July 14: FVJN Gardening in Geneva July 15: FVJN Board Meeting August 10: Shabbat Evening at Peck Farm August 11: FVJN Gardening in Geneva August. 12: FVJN Board Meeting August 14: FVJN Book Club August 19: Adult Ed. Movie Club Aug. 25: […]