News from VCJC
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…
VCJC Blood Drive August 4
Shiva Announcement for Thelma Rich
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…
Mothers Day and More! online auction
The Mother’s Day and More! online auction is live now! It will run through May 5th at 9PM. Lots of great Mothers Day gifts and many other items as well. Opening bids run from as low as $18, increasing with the value of the item.
Journal Gala Ads and Reservations 2019
VCJC will be holding our ANNUAL GALA on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 12 noon at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale to celebrate this year’s honoree, Howard E. Kamiel. We have closed sales of ads for the Journal. If you purchased an ad, but have not paid for it yet, please do so ASAP. Please join us at the Gala, see below. If you need a ride to attend, please let the office know – see the form below. To…
Holocaust Remembrance Event 2019
VCJC will again be hosting its annual Holocaust Remembrance. It takes place on Sunday, May 5 at the synagogue. There will be a breakfast at 9:30 am followed by the program at 10 am. The program will include a lecture by Larry Hartstein on “The Role of Jewish Women in the Resistance and in Battle Against the Nazis” The event will also include a candle lighting ceremony by Holocaust survivors and family, announcement of the winners of our High School Holocaust…
Passover Seders 2019
Once again, please join us for PASSOVER SEDERS with full DINNERS to be held Friday and Saturday nights, April 19th & 20th starting at approximately 8:10 pm on Friday and 8:30 pm on Saturday. The caterer is Riverdale Kosher Market. No one should spend Passover alone. The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center is offering these Seders for anyone who wishes to participate in the mitzvah of the celebration of Passover. Families are welcome to join us, as well as individuals who…
The Tragedy in Pittsburgh
The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center and its community mourn the tragic casualties and loss of life during the recent shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. It is an act directed at the soul of the entire Jewish community and at all other communities that have been the targets of hate or discrimination. We share in the grief resulting from this and every senseless act of violence. We strongly denounce all words and deeds of hate. As always, the VCJC will take appropriate…