Got an event you'd like to add to the United Jewish Federation's calendar? Just complete the attached form and send it to Wendy in the Temple office. Any questions, give her a call at 272-8872.

For more information about any of these events, please contact the Temple by e-mail or at 272-8872. Also see the calendar or check the Shabbat Bulletin (members only) for exact dates in the coming month.

First Friday Family Service is held from 6:30-7:30 on the first Shabbat evening of the month. This service is appropriate for families with children and features a Puppet Show each month.  All are welcome, with or without children -- and if you want to be part of the puppet show, just tell Rabbi Gordon when you arrive!

Adult Hebrew meets most Sunday mornings when Sunday School is in session. During 2010-2011, adults who have already learned Alef-Bet are learning basic prayer vocabulary and translation skills. If you're interested in a beginner's Alef-Bet class for 2011-2012, please contact the Office by e-mail or at 272-8872 x300 and let us know.

The Women's Rosh Chodesh Group meets for Torah Study every month on a Shabbat afternoon near Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of the Jewish month). Contact the Office by e-mail or at 272-8872 x300 for more information.

The Outreach Group for Intermarried Families meets for food and conversation every 4-6 weeks. New familes are welcome. Contact the Office by e-mail or at 272-8872 x300 for the time and place of the next gathering.

The Gay and Lesbian Chavurah has not been meeting as a formal group but we are around if you need us. For more information, email Rabbi Gordon or leave a message on her confidential voicemail at 272-8872 X305.

The CBS Book Club has been in existence since 2000. We meet every 6-8 weeks at a different member's home to discuss a book that we have chosen together. The book must meet two criteria: It must have some (however indirect) Jewish content, and it must have fewer than 300 (or so) pages. We read both fiction and non-fiction. We can always use a few more members. We welcome diverse viewpoints. Contact the Office by e-mail or at 272-8872 x300 for more information.

For more information about any of these events, please call (272-8872 x300) or e-mail the office.

Contact the Temple Office for more details on any event listed here.

Sunday, October 16th -- American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Washington Park (Albany).

Now is the time to mark your calendar, visit our Team webpage and sign up (or make a pledge). You can bring your family, friends, neighbors, and even dogs to walk with you on the Team--they don't have to be congregants. Yes, it's a lot of fun for a good cause. It's doing a MITZVAH! Helping the American Cancer Society continue their work in the fight against breast cancer is really important. Last year, Making Strides raised $60 million to help people stay well and get well, to find cures, and fight back against breast cancer and it happened one $10, $25, and $50 donation at a time. Please check out the website for our Team and help us make our goal! It's super easy, safe & secure to do on-line.

We have planned some additional member social activities that still need to be finalized, so watch your weekly Shabbat Bulletins. We are now designing our 2011 programming, so if you have any programming ideas to suggest or wish to help, call Margo Singer (463-8801) or email: margosinger@yahoo.com