Skip Navigation LinksHome > 1 News & Events > JFFS E-News
JFFS ENews

 

JFFS ENews Banner
Subscribe | Contact Us | View the Web Version of this Email | Community Calendar Online

5/11 Issue Links:

JFFS Website
Israel Expo
Passport Challenge
Center for Special Needs
PJ Library
Zechter Music Center

* * *

Zechter Music Center:
Save the Date!

Save the evening of Wednesday, June 13th for Pacific Symphony Family Night, a festive event celebrating the first year of the Zechter Music Center of Jewish Federation & Family Services!  Meet and hear musicians from the Symphony as we honor founders Sol and Bunny Zechter.  At the Myers Theatre on the Samueli Jewish Campus.  Priority seating for 2012 Zechter Scholars and their families.  RSVP here. 

Countdown to Israel Expo: 10 Days!

Israel Expo The gates open at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 20th at the Samueli Jewish Campus in Irvine for Israel Expo 2012!  

Free parking is available at Mariners Church from 1:00pm onward, with free shuttle to the Expo site, where you'll enjoy free admission to Israel Expo!  As you enter, register at the Microsoft station to be entered in the grand prize drawing (El Al ticket and 2 nights at Inbal Jerusalem Hotel).  We have live entertainment throughout the afternoon, including a peace concert with Israeli singing sensation, Liel Kolet, endless attractions for kids of all ages, shopping, exhibits and delicious Israeli food.  Watch the YouTube video for more!

$50 Expo coupons are still up for grabs! Like Israel Expo on Facebook and you will be automatically entered in a weekly drawing to win coupons for Expo food and rides! Final winner will be drawn and notified on Friday, 5/18.

Like Expo on Facebook | More Info | YouTube Video

 


Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum

Next Thursday, May 17th from 7:00-8:30pm at the JFFS Library, our Center for Special Needs presents a workshop in our ongoing series for parents of children on the autism spectrum.  This week's topic:  Success Skills.  

Learn about preparing your child for a productive and independent life, including meaningful relationships (friendships and marriage) and rewarding jobs and careers.  The JFFS Library is on the 2nd Floor at 1 Federation Way, Irvine.  RSVP here.   
 

 

PJ Library: CBI Tot Shabbat

PJ Library

The PJ Library program of Jewish Federation & Family Services provides free Jewish books to children in our community ages 6 months to 6 years, and offers many exciting PJ Library events! 

Next Saturday, May 19th at 11:50am, Congregation B'nai Israel's weekly Tot Shabbat includes a special PJ Library story time for children up to age 8, and their parents.  Bring your kids for interactive singing, dancing, stories and discussion.  This energy-filled service receives rave reviews from all who participate, and is led by Scott Spitzer.  A kiddush luncheon is served immediately after, and all are welcome.  No RSVP required.  CBI is located at 2111 Bryan Avenue, Tustin.

To learn more about PJ Library and all of the great PJ Library events, click the link below!
 
All About PJ Library

Parent & Professional Workshop Series

The Center for Special Needs of JFFS presents Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs, on Thursday, May 17th from 7:00-8:30pm at the Blossom Siegel Conference Room of JFFS.  

Presenter Bradley S. Erdosi, Esq. will guide participants on maximizing government benefits, utilizing special needs trusts, advance health care directives and conservatorships, and help you to avoid many of the costly mistakes often made in planning for a loved one with special needs.   The Blossom Siegel Conference Room is located on the 2nd floor at 1 Federation Way, Irvine.  RSVP: click here.

Please Don't Let the Passports Expire

Passport to Jewish Life

Thousands of children in our community have benefited from Passports to Jewish Life® since 2007! The Passport program, which needs dedicated funding to continue serving our community, has received a $20,000 Challenge Grant from a very generous anonymous donor in Orange County. This means that your donation of any amount to the Passport program will be matched, dollar for dollar!

You can donate as an individual, or as a group through your congregation, company or club. Our special thanks to Temple Beth Sholom, Temple Bat Yahm, University Synagogue and Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot for joining in generous support of the Passport Challenge!

Every year, Passport makes possible exciting Jewish educational experiences -- such as religious/Hebrew school, Jewish camping, TALIT Nation, TIES, Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, Israel study programs and more -- for hundreds of children, teens and young adults. Please don't let the Passports expire! Click the links below to donate or pledge now, to learn more, and to view our new video!


Donate Now | More Info | View the Passport Video 

If you wish to unsubscribe to JFFS E-News, please click here to unsubscribe. 

If you would like to advise us of a change in your email address, please click here to send us your change of email address.