October 2011
Tishri/Heshvan 5772
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Event Quick Reference:
October
2 – CROP Hunger Walk
7 – Kol Nidre
8 – Yom Kippur
21 – Simchat Torah
November
29 – Coordinating Committee Meeting
Sunday September 11th brought beautiful weather for a great gathering and breakfast potluck of chavurim at the Rosenkotz home. This photo was taken before the second wave of people arrived where we added another row of benches.
The topic was the Jewish value of learning and how JLC is Shir Hayam’s all-ages avenue to do this. Anyone interested in knowing more can get in touch with RebeccaRockefeller@gmail.com.
HIGH HOLIDAYS
YOM KIPPUR (It’s customary to wear white on Yom Kippur and your tallit for the entire day and evening)
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre – Friday, Oct. 7 6:30 p.m. Fil-Am Hall
Yom Kippur Day – Saturday, Oct. 8
Morning service – 10:00 a.m. Fil-Am Hall
Meditation – 2:30 p.m. Rosenblatt/Kotz home
Yitzkor – 3:00 p.m. Rosenblatt/Kotz home
Bibliodrama practice – 4:30 p.m. Fil-Am Hall
Bibliodrama (all invited!) – 5:45 p.m. Fil-Am Hall
Neilah service – “The Gates are Closing” – 6:15 p.m. Fil-Am Hall
Break-the-Fast Pot Luck – BRING LOTS – 7:15 p.m. Fil-Am Hall
TIKKUN OLAM
It’s not too late – YOU can support the SHIR HAYAM CROP HUNGER WALK TEAM on the Web – every dollar helps. Click here to donate to the team or if you want to walk with us please just show up at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church at 1:30 pm on Sunday October 2.
25% of the CROP Hunger Walk goes to the local food banks so I am putting in a little bit about the HELPLINE Food Bank – they need food all year and the need is increasing.
Hunger on Bainbridge Island – You’re kidding, right?
- The food bank is intended for Bainbridge Island residents and serves over 350 households (40% with children) each week.
- While the majority of food bank users are employed, they have a hard time making ends meet on their income.
- Close to 1,000 people on Bainbridge Island are below poverty level. Of the cities in Kitsap County, Bainbridge represents 8.3% of the County’s poor. After paying rent and utilities, there is little left for food.
- The community-supported milk fund distributes over 800 cartons of milk on a monthly basis.
Food Donations can be dropped off at 282 Knechtel Way NE Bainbridge Island (206) 842-7621
What they need most
Canned hearty soups
Canned meats and fish
Cereal
Cat and dog food
What they gladly accept
Fresh produce
Commercially wrapped & frozen meats
Non-perishable Items
Juices
Pasta
Cooking oil
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Snacks for kids
Single serving foods (for lunches & the kitchenless)
Nutritious food items that don’t require cooking
Coffee and tea
Fresh/frozen foods are appreciated as well. You may directly donate frozen vegetables, fresh fruits, dairy items, etc., or we’ll do the shopping for you with your donation of cash or grocery store gift card. Thanks!
Milk Money
At Helpline House, Travis Eaton stocks milk, which some Smith Brother’s customers choose to pay for as a community service. If you would like to find out more about this program, contact Travis at 206-682-7633 ext. 329 or traviseaton@comcast.net.
Coordinating Committee Meeting Dates
Tuesday evenings at 7:00
Meetings are held in a secret bunker. Email robin.a.simons@gmail to find out where and get the passcode.
- Dec 29
- Jan 24
- March 27
- May 22
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