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Congregation of Reform Judaism is Orlando's largest Jewish congregation. Each week we offer creative and engaging Shabbat services. We ask that you explore our website, learn about upcoming events, and find opportunities for you to get involved.

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Shabbat Service Schedule
    for June and July

Friday, June 12th
Shabbat Halayv 8 pm

Friday, June 19th
Shabbat Shirah 8 pm

Friday, June 26th
Shabbat Kabbalat
Shabbat Reception 5:30 pm
Shabbat Service 6 pm

Friday, July 3rd

Shabbat Simcha 7 pm


Friday, July 10th
Wine & Cheese Recep 7pm
Shabbat Halayv 8 pm

Friday, July 17th
Shabbat Shirah 8 pm

Friday, July 24th
Shabbat Kabbalat
Shabbat Reception 5:30 pm
Shabbat Service 6 pm

Friday, July 31st

Shabbat Service 6 pm
All Saturday Shabbat Services start at 10 am

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READ THE JUNE/JULY '09 CHAI
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click the Chai button to the right - 3.3 mb PDF

Advertise in the 2009-10 CRJ Directory
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Support your temple... Promote your business.. Extend personal greetings to fellow congregants! Deadline: July 29, 2009 - FLYER
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Events for June, 2009
Prom Dress Drive thru June 30th! - the CRJ Social Action Committee is collecting clean and ready to wear prom dresses to go to non-profit organizations, who donate formal dresses to high school girls who are unable to afford to purchase them. Please bring your age appropriate, clean and ready to wear dress to the CRJ office. For more information, contact Kristin Abramson, 321-663-6069 or kristinabramson@yahoo.com - FLYER

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Save the Date:
Music Ulpan with Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer. A fun & comprehensive musical prep class focusing on the melodies and liturgy of the High Holidays. Open to members of the CRJ community. Monday, August 10, 2009 from 7 - 10 pm. - FLYER

CRJ SHABBAT AT SEA! - Temple Cruise, September 4 - 7, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend) Aboard the Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas Port Canaveral, FL. Join Rabbi Steven Engel, Cantor Jacki Rawiszer & your fellow congregants on Labor Day Weekend for great fun, great camaraderie, great food & a Special Shabbat experience at Sea! There are still cabins available for the CRJ Shabbat at Sea cruise...don’t miss out on a great Labor Day Weekend trip.  Click HERE for more information.

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Events Ongoing throughout the Year:

Layv L’layv - Heart to Heart - A program of giving and receiving support at CRJ.  If you could use some help OR you would be willing to help, please see the flyer in the Chai or go to www.crjorlando.org.  Services may include: hearing from a Mortgage professional; joining or facilitating a Support Group dealing with tough financial times; receive or provide medical/dental assistance; meet with or serve as a job coach; join or coordinate a job networking group; donate funds to assist needy congregants; and many other opportunities.
Click HERE to sign up onlineClick HERE to download and mail

Publix Gift Cards - Pick up from the Temple.  An easy way to support CRJ.  No extra charges built in!  Come in to the Temple office.

Caregiver’s Support Group - for those who care for someone with Alzheimer's or a related disorder. Know that you are not alone. Starting May 14th, 1 - 2 pm.  2nd Thursday of every month. For more information:  Ron St. John, Director, Visiting Angels Alzheimer/Dementia Care 407-236-9997 or Beverly Engel, Program Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association, 407-228-4299.

CRJ Care Team - serves congregants who need extra support… a ride after they leave the hospital, get to Dr’s appointments, ride to a pharmacy, the grocery store or a CRJ event, or if they may need meals delivered to their home. If you need assistance, please contact the Temple Office, 407-645-0444.  We also need volunteers, as your schedule permits or on a one time basis. If interested, please contact Cathy Lieblich at clieblich@cfl.rr.com

Cemetery plots available for pre-sale at the CRJ Cemetery at Woodlawn Memorial Park.  Price increase after June 30th.  Free financing. For more information, please contact Harold Landey, hlandey@earthlink.net or 407-221-8159.  Have you thought about Pre-Planning? Interest free financing available.
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The full-color Chai will no longer be mailed to CRJ congregants. All issues, from June '09 forward may be read on line at this web site. A black and white version will be mailed to congregants who do not have internet service.



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