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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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All events listed in the Community Calendar are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Programs listed in HAKOL are provided as a service to the community. They do not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. The JFLV reserves the right to accept, reject or modify listings.
TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS, STARTING JANUARY 10 OR 12 Yachad University spring semester
9:30-10:30 a.m., JCC Yachad classes for the new semester begin on January 10 or 12, depending on whether you choose Tuesday or Thursday as your weekly class day. The subject for the semester is “Hallelujah: The Life of David and the Psalms, Part 2,” a continuation of this fall’s study. Rabbi Seth Phillips is the instructor. Cost is $100. Register at jewishlehighvalley. org/calendar. . SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 KI Shabbat Out of the Box: Havdalah Sing-a-Long and Dinner
5 p.m., Congregation Keneseth Israel Chase away the winter blues with Rabbi Phil as KI marks the close of the Sabbath and transitions into the beginning of the week with Havdalah, songs and togetherness. All ages welcome. Register at kilv.org by January 10.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 Sons of Israel Men’s Club Brunch
10 a.m., Congregation Sons of Israel Sunday brunch sponsored by the Congregation Sons of Israel Men’s Club. Speaker to be announced. Cost is $5. RSVP to office@ sonsofisrael.net or 610-433-6089 by January 11.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Book webinar: Charlie Fletcher’s WWII letters
11 a.m., Congregation Brith Sholom or via Zoom Rabbi Joshua Gerstein will discuss his newly released “Love and Kisses, Charlie: WWII Letters From a Jewish-American Serviceman.” Rabbi Gerstein compiled and edited the letters, written by his grandfather, Charlie Fletcher, while in the wartime U.S. Army. Fletcher was a congregant of Congregation Brith Sholom and a president of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. Brunch will precede the webinar at 10 a.m. RSVP at 610-866-8009. The webinar can also be accessed directly via Zoom: meeting ID 846 4273 3350 and password NISHIKOT.
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., JCC Give your gift, make a call and help us close our pledged gifts. Register at jewishlehighvalley.org/calendar.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Women’s Philanthropy Cooking for the Community
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., JCC Do you love to cook? Join the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy in the JCC kitchen for Mitzvah Day to prepare kosher meals for older adults in our community. No experience necessary. Recipes will be provided. Whether or not you plan to attend, you can also help by sponsoring meals: $10 for one, $18 for two. Register by January 23 or sponsor at jewishlehighvalley.org/calendar. SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 PJ Library Celebrates Tu B’Shevat
3:30 p.m., Muhlenberg College Hillel Join PJ Library and Muhlenberg College Hillel to learn about Tu B’Shevat, the Birthday of the Trees. Experience Tu B’Shevat at stations with reduce, reuse and recycle-themed activities. Snacks, crafts and, of course, a PJ Library story! Register at jewishlehighvalley. org/calendar.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Maimonides Brunch and Learn
10 a.m.-noon, JCC Save the date. More details to come.
THURSDAY, MAY 4 Modi Live In the Lehigh Valley
The comedy headliner the New York Times called “the next Jackie Mason” is coming to the valley. Save the date. Details to come.
ONGOING EVENTS
MONDAYS Yiddish Club
2 to 3:30 p.m., JCC of the Lehigh Valley via Zoom Experience the joys of Yiddish via Zoom as part of “Adults at the J.” The group meets weekly to discuss topics like cooking, humor, music and all kinds of entertainment in the Yiddish language. All are welcome to join this lively, weekly discussion. There is something for everyone no matter if you know a few words or are a fluent speaker. Enjoy fun, fellowship, stories and more. Participants Zoom in from 5 states. No cost. Contact Janis Mikofsky at the JCC of the Lehigh Valley, 610435-3571, ext. 501.
MONDAYS Peaking Through the Veil class
7:15 p.m., Congregation Brith Sholom Jewish women have always been a spiritual force within Torah and Jewish tradition. Too often, however, the voices of prophetesses and female sages have been overlooked, discounted or repressed. Join with Rabbi Michael Singer to explore classical and modern texts, bringing new life to important voices, perspectives and issues. The required books, “A Bridge for One Night” by Ruth Calderon and “Sisters at Sinai” by Rabbi Jill Hamme, cost $50. No class November 7, December 26, or January 1 or 9. For information email tammy@brithsholom.net or call 610-8668009.
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS Online Jewish yoga studio
Mondays 11 to 11:45 a.m., Thursdays 4 to 4:45 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality Mindful body practices help us find shelter right where we are, in our bodies in this very moment. Join yoga teacher and IJS faculty member Rabbi Myriam Klotz or Cantor Lizzie Shammash as she guides you in an all-levels yoga and movement session informed by Jewish spiritual teachings and designed to relieve stress as we increase awareness of breath and grounding through our bodies. Open to all, no experience needed. Sign up at jewishspirituality.org/get-started. TUESDAYS Weekly Torah study
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality Rabbi Jonathan Slater will lead a weekly program: “Torah Study to Sustain The Soul,” aimed at addressing an aspect of spiritual life that will help us navigate this time of uncertainty and isolation. Open to all, no previous knowledge needed. Sign up at jewishspirituality.org/get-started.
TUESDAYS Torah on Tuesdays with Bnai Shalom
12:30 p.m., at a private home Torah on Tuesdays interactive Torah study group. Contact office@bnaishalomeaston.org for more information.
WEDNESDAYS Judaism for Our Time with Bnai Shalom
11 a.m., Congregation Bnai Shalom via Zoom Register in advance for this meeting. For information call 610-258-5343.
WEDNESDAYS Yoga with Miriam Sandler: ChairSupported Yoga
1 to 2 p.m., Congregation Brith Sholom in person and via Zoom Be seated in a comfortable chair, preferably armless (folding works well). Some standing poses holding onto the chair are offered, though students may choose to remain seated. Modifications are given. Open to the public in person and live stream available to all via Zoom. *$10 drop-in fee payable to Congregation Brith Sholom. For more information email mbserow@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAYS Torah Studies: A Weekly Journey into the Soul of Torah
7 p.m., Chabad of the Lehigh Valley via Zoom and in person Torah Studies by the Jewish Learning Institute presents Season Two 5783, a 12-part series. Cost is $36 for the course including textbook. For more information, call 610-3516511 or email rabbi@chabadlehighvalley. com.
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Hadassah study group
12:30 p.m., via Zoom We discuss short stories from an anthology. Always welcoming new participants! Contact Marilyn Claire at mjclaire@gmail.com or 610972-7054 to sign up.
THURSDAYS Basic Yiddish class
4 to 5:30 p.m., JCC via Zoom Learn to read, write, speak and comprehend Yiddish. Textbooks from Yiddish Book Center available for purchase. Contact Janis Mikofsky at 610-435-3571, ext. 501.
3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Belonging to Bethlehem: A Jewish Story Sampler
1:15-2:30 p.m., Congregation Brith Sholom or virtual In this six-session workshop, you’ll hear the stories that made the Bethlehem Jewish community, starting from 1890. You’ll also learn writing techniques and have time to write stories from your life or family. $10 per session. Light refreshments served. Instructor Jennifer Lader is a writer, storyteller and author. Registration required at tammy@ brithsholom.net or 610-866-8009.
FRIDAYS Kol HaEmek
8:30 to 9:30 a.m., WMUH 91.7 Radio show with Cantor Kevin Wartell. For information go to muhlenberg.edu/wmuh.
3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH KI Shabbat B’Yachad
5:30-7 p.m., Congregation Keneseth Israel Art projects, songs, snack stories, prayer and dinner. Geared toward kids ages 5-10, but perfect for younger siblings too. RSVP at kilv. org.
SATURDAYS Wisdom of the Talmud class
After Shabbat Lunch and Schmooze, Congregation Brith Sholom Join Rabbi Michael Singer in a discussion about Jewish law, ethics, customs and history as found in the pages of the Talmud. The fall-winter class begins a new volume of the Talmud: “Mesechet Megillah.” Books are available in the synagogue office. No previous Talmud study required. For information email tammy@brithsholom.net or call 610866-8009.
DAILY Jewish Broadcasting Service
JBS is a Jewish television channel featuring daily news from Israel; leading Jewish figures, issues and events of Jewish importance; call-in programs; Jewish studies; 92nd Street Y; live Friday and holiday services for those at home; children’s programs; films; music; books; and entertainment. jbstv.org.
DAILY Congregation Sons of Israel minyanim
Shacharit on Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6:45 a.m.; Sundays 8:30 a.m. Congregation Sons of Israel welcomes all to the daily Shacharis and Mincha/Maariv services which are conducted in the main sanctuary of the synagogue for Covid-19 safety. Please check the synagogue at sonsofisrael.net for the weekly listing of the starting time for Mincha/Maariv. Face masks are not required, but strongly recommended. If you have any questions, call the synagogue office at 610-433-6089.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Daily online meditation
12:30 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality One of their master teachers will lead a live daily guided meditation. Join with people from around the world to share 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness. Open to all, no experience needed. Sign up at jewishspirituality. org/get-started.
Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat
Shabbat & Yom Tov Candlelighting Times
Friday, Jan. 6 4:32 pm Friday, Jan. 13 4:39 pm Friday, Jan. 20 4:47 pm Friday, Jan. 27 4:55 pm Friday, Feb. 3 5:04 pm Friday, Feb. 10 5:13 pm
with Cantor Wartell
FRIDAYS 8:30-9:30 AM WMUH 91.7
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