Shabbat Evening Friday, July 13, 2012!

FVJN Shabbat Evening:      
Family Service & Potluck!
Friday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. at Peck Farm Park’s Orientation Barn
The evening will begin with a family service, led by Rebbi Fred Margulies, 
followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck. 
Please bring non-meat dishes, only. 
RSVP asap and to rachely@fvjn.org with what you will bring 
(so we can plan accordingly).
 
If your last name begins with:
A – G: Set-up/clean-up 
(*Please come 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes after.)
H – N: Salads or side dishes
O – T: Main dishes
U – Z: Desserts 
 
Peck Farm Park is located on Kaneville Rd. in Geneva, 
just west of Peck Road.
Services are offered throughout the year.
Please see our calendar at www.fvjn.org.
Our services are always interfaith friendly.

Gardening with FVJN!

FVJN Garden in Geneva    
FVJN volunteers of all ages are needed to help with planting on Saturday, July 14 (and Saturday, Aug. 11), starting at 8 a.m.
Meet at the SW corner of Third St. and State St. (Rt. 38)
 
FVS students and families are especially encouraged to come help as well as learn about the art, design, nature, prayer and more, which all contribute to our garden.
 
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 or contact our volunteer garden coordinator: marci@worddesigner.net.
If able, please bring gardening gloves, shovel, trowel, clippers, etc.

For FVJN Adults: A Book & A Movie!

FVJN Book Club:
Tuesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
at FVJN
Book: Hornet Flight, by Ken Follett
(Rescheduled from July)
There is still time to read Ken Follett’s Hornet Flight for the upcoming 
Book Club on Sunday, July 10 FVJN, 
121 S. 3rd St., Geneva. 
Newcomers are always welcome! Feel free to bring a snack to share, 
as well as future book suggestions.
 
Adult Ed. Movie Club
Sunday, August 19, 4 to 6 p.m.
at FVJN
Please join us for a free viewing and discussion
of a Jewish themed film (TBD).
Bring snacks, if you wish, and future film suggestions
are always welcome!

Volunteer With FVJN at Northern Illinois Food Bank!

FVJN Volunteers at the Food Bank     
Saturday, Aug. 25, 9 – 11 a.m.
FVJN families and individuals will have the opportunity to work a Youth Volunteer session at NIFB (Northern Illinois Food Bank). 
If you wish to participate please let Rachel know, ASAP (rachely@fvjn.org). For this session, volunteers can be as young as 8 years of age! If you’ve done this with us before, you know how fun it is, and it’s a terrific way to help our greater community!

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And There’s More!
* Volunteer opportunities!
* Win a Breadsmith gift card!
 
FVJN Lazarus House Volunteer Project
FVJN Volunteers needed once a month
We need your help in continuing to provide dinner the first Wednesday 
of each month to the guests of Lazarus House, a shelter located in 
St. Charles. 
Please consider helping with this FVJN Volunteer Project 
and sign up, now! Volunteers are currently needed for July, August 
and September.
Past FVJN families who’ve prepared and provided dinners include 
the Weinbergers, the Kurals, and the Evans families.
For info, tips and more, please RSVP to Tammie: tammiew@fvjn.org.
 
***Extra, Extra!***
FVJS Needs Teachers for 2012-2013!
Parents, college students and older high school students 
encouraged to apply; teaching background not required.
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.