All are welcome! All are invited to participate:
Upcoming Virtual Connection Opportunities
Mehirat Hametz (מכירת חמץ - Selling Leaven) -- This year, we will be selling our Hametz virtually, through Rabbi Mordy Schwartz. Fill out the online form here before 2:00 p.m. on April 7th.
Passover 5780 Resources
To join these Passover Virtual Services: https://zoom.us/j/6920683694
Meeting ID: 692-068-3694
To print our One-Page Passover Calendar, please click here.
To access/print this year's Haggadah, please click here.
The PJC Learning Center Zoom Passover Experience
The Learning Center will celebrate Passover online on Tuesday, April 7th, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. We will all meet together through one Zoom meeting for all students. Each LC class will have a different role in the celebration.
Please look out for teachers' individual e-mails with instructions on what to "bring" for the Zoom meeting. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in with us!
The PJC Learning Center has sent a Passover Haggadah to each of our LC families, with our best wishes for a healthy, joyous and safe Passover celebration.
Chag Sameach!
Tuesday, April 7th – 4:00 p.m. – LC Zoom Passover Experience
Nitzanim-Gan Families
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/2152940001
Meeting ID: 215 294 0001
Tuesday, April 7th – 6:30 p.m. – Hebrew High School Passover Event for All Teens
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/902144536
Meeting ID: 902-144-536
Virtual Connection Passover Opportunities
Wednesday, April 8 -- 8:00 a.m. -- Fast of the First Born
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6920683694
Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Dial-in: (929) 205-6099/Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Sunday, April 12 -- 8:00 p.m. -- Ma'ariv Service & Reading of Shir HaShrim (Song of Songs)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6920683694
Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Dial-in: (929) 205-6099/Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Monday, April 13 -- 8:00 p.m. -- Ma'ariv Service & End of Shloshim for Stella Funes
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6920683694
Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Dial-in: (929) 205-6099/Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Tuesday, April 14 -- 5:00 p.m. -- Mincha & Yizkor Service
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6920683694
Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
Dial-in: (929) 205-6099/Meeting ID: 692 068 3694
PJC Response to the COVID-19 Health Crisis
In accordance with an executive order from Governor Cuomo, the PJC building is currently closed. We look forward to opening our doors again as soon as it is safe to do so! We have a wealth of virtual offerings and hope to "see" you soon on Zoom.
While our physical building is closed, our staff members are working remotely and are available:
Our Learning Center is now conducting virtual classes! All Learning Center families should have received notification and instructions. For more information, please contact: Education Director, Ana Turkienicz at edudir@thepjc.org.
Rabbi Salzberg and the PJC continue to offer a variety of programs, both via Zoom and Facebook Live. Please refer to our Weekly Announcements for links to these educational and service offerings.
Please let us know if you are in need of assistance of any kind or know of anyone who is in need. Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh -- all of Israel is responsible for each other. Help us to help you by keeping us in the loop. Whether you need someone to talk to, or groceries/medicine delivered, or have a private pastoral matter to discuss, we are here for each other, even if we are not in the same room.
The Rabbinical Assembly's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has published "Protect Your Family from Corona Virus" and has posted a Google doc with URLs to live-stream Shabbat services.
Pelham Jewish Center Book Group Continues on April 27th
The next virtual PJC Book Group will be held on Monday evening, April 27, at 7:00 p.m. The book for discussion is Apeirogon, by Colum McCann. An apeirogon has an infinite number of sides. McCann's novel looks at the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians with a kaleidoscopic eye.
To participate, contact Barbara Saunders-Adams at madamadam1955@gmail.com.
Blood Donors Urgently Needed
New York Blood Center (NYBC) Urgently requests that healthy donors make appointments to help maintain the region's blood supply at this critical time.
Around 75% of our incoming blood supply was interrupted when schools, businesses and religious institutions closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. In response, they have increased capacity at their donor centers by extending hours and opening for extra days each week. These modifications will provide controlled, safe environments for healthy donors. In addition, the U.S. Surgeon General -- Dr. Jerome Adams -- encourages people to donate blood during the coronavirus crisis: "You'll feel good about it, and you'll be helping your country and community during this crisis. And you might even save a life." https://youtu.be/qCDZLUl3ngA
Healthy individuals are needed to step up and donate blood; it is vital for patients in need of life-saving blood transfusions! The NYBC asks that you encourage colleagues, friends and the community to make an appointment donate blood if they are able. Potential donors can:
- Use this link to find a donor center and make appointments. https://donate.nybc.org/donor/
schedules/zip - Call (800) 933-2566 to make an appointment
If you have questions or need more information, here is a link to the NYBC website: www.nybc.org/coronavirus.