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Directions to the Falmouth Jewish Congregation

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Falmouth Jewish Congregation: Mission Statement & History

MISSION STATEMENT
    

The Falmouth Jewish Congregation on Cape Cod is a vibrant, Reform congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). Our community represents a diverse, inclusive, participatory family where congregants from all backgrounds are welcomed with warmth and respect.

Our historic East End Meeting House (1797), given to the congregation by a local church, is an important symbol of the positive interfaith relations we enjoy in a predominantly non-Jewish community.

Our members represent varied traditions, practices, and beliefs. However, we are united in our dedication to providing a place that meets the needs of the Jewish community for worship, lifelong learning and charitable acts. Our experience is enriched by rabbinic and lay leadership as we pursue educational, social, spiritual, and religious programming to achieve a sense of kedusha--holiness--within our lives.

We fashion innovative interpretations of time-honored rituals to carry us into the future, looking to the riches of our tradition for inspiration.

We affirm these values:

TORAH: A commitment to Jewish learning in order to deepen our knowledge and observance of Judaism.

AVODAH: A devotion to Jewish worship, by creating varied opportunities for spiritual fulfillment.

GEMILUT CHASADIM: An active engagement in okug iueh, tikkun olam, the quest for greater justice, peace, acts of loving kindness, and social responsibility.

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Membership Information

The Falmouth Jewish Congregation was formed to meet the needs of the Jewish community and as a means of ensuring the transmission of Judaism to future generations....  ...full story

 

Judaica Shop

The Sisterhood Judaica Shop has a lovely selection of items to enhance your celebration of Jewish living or to give as gifts...  ...full story

 


Israel at 60

I turned fifty-five years old in March of this year, a fact I note only to establish that I have never known a world without the State of Israel....  ...full story

 

Entering Mishkan T'filah

Approximately five years ago [....] we committed ourselves to a cutting-edge liturgical experiment....  ...full story

 

Below are Special Events scheduled from 5/16/2008 to 6/30/2008. Please go to the Special Events page for the complete list.

5/17/2008 10:00 A.M. -- Shabbat service (Seidman bar mitzvah)
David Seidman, son of Daniel and Bethany Seidman, is called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah. All are invited!
5/19/2008 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. -- Outreach Film Program: Away From Her
The FJC Outreach Committee invites you to a screening of the film Away From Her, followed by a discussion. We will also discuss the FJC's engagement with the URJ's Sacred Aging initiative.
5/22/2008 Noon lunch/12:30pm film -- Israel at 60 Film Series
Our Israel at 60 Film Series continues with documentaries from the National Center for Jewish Film at Brandeis University.
5/31/2008 10:00 A.M. -- Shabbat service (Sullivan bat mitzvah)
Taylor Sullivan, daughter of Leslie Sullivan, Janey Norton and Brian Sullivan, is called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah. All are invited!
6/1/2008 8:30 am- 12:30pm -- Mitzvah Day
Our third annual Mitzvah Day brings FJC members of all ages together to perform a variety of mitzvot for others. This year we will also affix our new mezuzot. Register using forms in your May newsletter.
6/8/2008 7:00 P.M. -- Tikkun Leil Shavuot
6/12/2008 Noon lunch / 12:30 P.M. film -- Israel at 60 Film Series
6/20/2008 6:00 P.M. -- Kabbalat Shabbat / Honoring Graduating H.S. Seniors
At this evening's Kabbalat Shabbat service we will honor and bless FJC students graduating from high schoool.
6/25/2008 7:00 P.M. -- Inspirational Humorist David Roche Performs at the FJC
Humorist and performing artist David Roche draws on his facial disfigurement to create both humorous and profound performances.
6/26/2008 Noon lunch / 12:30 P.M. film -- Israel at 60 Film Series

Below are the next seven days' regularly scheduled events. To see the entire Calendar for any month, please go to the Calendar page.

5/16/2008 -Kabbalat Shabbat & Wine/Cheese
5/17/2008 -Torah Study
5/18/2008 -Closing Day Rel. School
5/19/2008 -Rel. Living Comm.
5/20/2008 -Green Team mtng.
5/20/2008 -Text Tuesday
5/21/2008 -Office closed
5/23/2008 -Shabbat service
5/24/2008 -Torah Study w/Bagels Before

The FJC Celebrates Israel at 60! Programs May 8-11

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FJC to offer adult education course on the Shoah and Literature: Truth and Lamentation: Reading and Poetry on the Holocaust, taught by Ira Wolfson

Truth and Lamentation: Reading and Poetry on the Holcocaust An adult education course taught by Ira Wolfson Tuesdays 10:30 - noon May 6, 13, 20; June 3, 10, 17 (no class the week of Memorial Day weekend) Please RSVP by Monday, April 28   ...full story

 


Donations to support Hand In Hand

 From May through August, donations placed in the Tzedakah Box will go to Hand in Hand in Hand Center for Jewish-Arab Education.  ...full story

 

CFL's for the FSC!

We have a bright idea!......

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Welcome to the New Social Action Section

The Social Action section of our website will keep you informed of upcoming social action events in the life of our congregation, bring you action alerts, and point you in the direction of helpful resources as we strive to fulfill Judaism's mandate to engage in tikkun olam --the repair of a blemished world.  ...full story

 

Buy Fair Trade Products

The Social Action Committee is selling Equal Exchange products.  Proceeds from the sales will benefit the FJC.  ...full story

 


FJC Welcomes Inspirational Humorist David Roche on Wednesday, June 25

David's face distinguishes him from all other presenters and motivational speakers. What really makes David unique, however, is his remarkable spirit, warmth, wit and authenticity. David's performance at the FJC is open to the public. David has transformed the challenges and gifts of living with a facial disfigurement into a compelling message that uplifts and delights audiences around the world. The story of his heroic journey from shame to strength has inspired standing ovations from the Clinton White House to the Sydney Olympics Arts Festival, from most of the 50 states to Canada, England, New Zealand and Moscow. David presents keynote speeches and entertainment for corporate, association, disability and educational events of all kinds. David's book, The Church of 80% Sincerity, is now available!  ...full story

 

German Consul General in Boston to Speak on German-Israeli Relations

As part of our congregation’s celebration of Israel’s 60th anniversary, we are honored to welcome Germany’s Consul General in Boston, Dr. Wolfgang K. Vorwerk, a diplomat with extensive experience in the Middle East and a longstanding interest in German-Jewish affairs. We invite you to hear Dr. Vorwerk’s remarks and to reflect on the nature of German-Israeli relations since the establishment of Israel sixty years ago.

 

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