JEWISH EXPERIENCES

Jewish Experiences

Whether you were born Jewish, just beginning to explore Jewish traditions, or somewhere in between, the Center for Jewish Life at The J is committed to creating engagement opportunities for anyone and everyone seeking them, as well as infusing The J’s existing programming with content, values, and wisdom from our time-honored tradition. We aim to meet those looking for Jewish connection exactly where they are, in ways that are particularly and personally meaningful for them. As we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our families, please be in touch with Rabbi Josh Strom, Director of Jewish Experiences at rjstrom@stamfordjcc.org to share thoughts and ideas on how best to serve this mission over lunch or a cup of coffee!

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J at The J

The program will focus on Jewish holidays, culture, history, cooking, Israel, Hebrew language, and celebrations. It will be offered on Friday afternoons and/or Wednesday afternoons at The JCC. The program will also include monthly Shabbat experiences for students and their families, alternating between Friday night dinners and Saturday night Havdalah celebrations.

Grades K - 2 • Wednesdays & Fridays • 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Grades 3 - 5 • Wednesdays • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

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Temple B'nai Chaim

Membership & Religious School Now Open!

Membership at TBC means full access to a connected community with programs, events, worship, and lifecycle moments included. We will expand programs, deepen partnerships, and create more reasons for our community members to show up and feel at home at TBC.

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Refreshing Your Judaism with Rabbi Josh Strom:

With wonderful holidays and celebrations throughout the year, the Jewish calendar moves along at its own pace! Join Rabbi Strom for these special Zoom sessions to keep up with all of the holidays, and refresh your knowledge of how to observe and celebrate each of them with your family!

Wednesday, Dec. 2 - Chanukah
Wednesday, Mar. 10 - Purim
Wednesday, Apr. 7 - Passover

Shulchan Ivrit

with Rabbi Josh Strom

As both a timeless and evolving language, Hebrew connects the words of our Torah and prayerbooks to those spoken in the streets of Israel and all over the world. Join the J’s rabbi, Josh Strom, for a semi-monthly opportunity to converse about anything and everything in the ancient, yet modern language of the Jewish people!

Register for Shulchan Ivrit

Life Cycle Services

Are you interested in life cycle support services at The J such as bat and bar mitzvahs, weddings, memorial services, and any other life cycle event?

Please contact Alyssa Vartuli at avartuli@stamfordjcc.org to schedule your event.

Rabbi Joshua Strom

Director of Jewish Experiences

direct tel: 203.487.0947
rjstrom@stamfordjcc.org

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