Entries by Rachel

Jewish FAQ:

Hot Dogs   (In honor of our recent Swedish Days booth!) Where do hot dogs come from?We aren’t asking about what’s inside the super-processed meat — that’s a question for another time–but, rather, where the food  developed. Historically, hot dogs are descendents of German  meat products like frankfurters (traditionally made of pork) and  wieners (traditionally a mixture of […]

What’s Happening Elsewhere:

Ta’am Yisrael – A Taste of Israel 8th Grade Israel Experience! Register now for CFJE’s Ta’am Yisrael 2013! Spend the week of Jan. 28 – Feb. 5, 2013, in the land of Israel!   Ta’am Yisrael: A Taste of Israel, CFJE’s 8th grade Israel Experience,  aims to give participants a meaningful, intense, emotional and focused  […]

Swedish Days!

Dear Friends: Where else can folks get kosher hot dogs, veggie burgers, frozen bananas and frozen fruit bars, the best deal on bottled water, and yes, frozen kosher pickle pops? You got it: The FVJN booth at Swedish Days, in Geneva. All we need is YOU! We will be set up in our usual spot, […]

FVJSchool Needs You!

***Extra, Extra!*** FVJS Needs Teachers for 2012-2013! Teach at FVJN’s innovative religious school! Openings for 2012/13 school year: Hebrew teacher Preschool-2nd grade teacher You don’t have to be a certified teacher, but some knowledge of Judaism is helpful. Competitive pay, twice a month program, Geneva location. Contact Barbara Anderson: barb.anderson58@att.net.

FVJN Garden in Geneva

Volunteers Needed to Help Make Geneva Beautiful! May 19, 8 a.m. FVJN מתנדבים (and friends!) are needed to help with planting on Saturday, May 19, starting at 8 a.m. The garden we are responsible for is on the southwest corner of State St. (Rt. 38) and Third St., in Geneva. You can just show up […]