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Lecture – From Tourism to Terrorism – How I Got China to Stop Aiding Terrorists in Israel

Lecture – From Tourism to Terrorism – How I Got China to Stop Aiding Terrorists in Israel

Lecture has been cancelled – the Rabbi is on lockdown due to COVID -19 March 15, 2020 Lecture The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center’s Sunday lecture series continues on March 15, 2020 with a lecture by Rabbi Yale Butler. His topic will be “From Tourism to Terrorism – How I Got China to Stop Aiding Terrorists in Israel”. Please join us for a light breakfast at 9:30 and the lecture at 10 AM. The lecture series is free to all, although…

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March 2020 Welcome Spring Family and Friends Event POSTPONED

March 2020 Welcome Spring Family and Friends Event POSTPONED

THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED We are postponing this event because we would rather err on the side of caution than risk the well-being of our community. We hope to have this event once the Coronavirus concerns have abated, so keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement of the new date Come One, Come All! Get Your Event Tickets Here You can buy your admission ticket online with a small convenience surcharge.  Before March 13 it’s only $43. …

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Film presentation on Feb. 9

Film presentation on Feb. 9

As part of its ongoing Sunday lecture series, the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center will be showing Bal Ej the Hidden Jews of Ethiopia. There will be breakfast served at 9:30, sponsored by the VCJC Sisterhood. The film will be shown at 10:00 AM in the ballroom. A discussion of the film will follow the showing. While there is no charge to view the movie or for breakfast, donations are appreciated. Please plan to join us! Call the office at 718-884-6105…

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VCJC Annual Bazaar & Carnival 2019

VCJC Annual Bazaar & Carnival 2019

VCJC has scheduled the 15th Annual Bazaar & Carnival for December 8, 2019, from 11 AM to 3 PM   The VCJC Bazaar & Carnival is coming! Free Admission! There will be something for everyone. Bring your children for: Carnival Games with Prizes Free Giveaways Delicious Kosher Food and Drinks for sale. Come to participate in: Raffle (Scroll to the bottom to buy raffle tickets now!) Raffle tickets are $1each or a book of 6 tickets for $5 in the VCJC…

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Farewell Brunch for Rabbi Borenstein

Farewell Brunch for Rabbi Borenstein

Rabbi David Borenstein of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center is leaving for Israel   Rabbi David Borenstein has been the extremely dedicated and effective spiritual leader of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, since 2009. Rabbi Borenstein is now making Aliyah, which means he and his family are moving to Israel. As a gesture of sincere appreciation for his efforts, Van Cortlandt Jewish Center is having a “Farewell to the Rabbi” brunch for him on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at 10:30 AM…

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SISTERHOOD MOTHERS DAY FLOWER SALE 2019

SISTERHOOD MOTHERS DAY FLOWER SALE 2019

Please Support Our Synagogue The Sisterhood will be selling flowers for Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12).  You can order at the office.   The floral arrangements will be made by Columbia Florists and will be available for pick up in the synagogue lobby on Mother’s Day, May 12th from 9 AM to noon.  You must pick up the flowers on May 12. The deadline to order is  Weds. May 8.  Please pay at the office with a check made out to Sisterhood…

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