Teen Scene Kickoff FC teens kicked off the program year at the Teen Kickoff, football edition on Monday, October 28th. They participated in a friendly game of trivia, made terrariums and mini football field crafts, and decorated tote bags and picture frames! The Teen Leadership Board introduced themselves and went over their roles at FC, along with other leadership opportunities… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY There is so much to write about on this conclusion of Sukkot. We had some wonderful times thus far and look forward to more as Shemini Ateret begins, followed by Simchat Torah and then Shabbat. Simchat Torah, the final day of the holiday, when we rejoice with the Torah (it literally means just… Read More
Sukkot Party The Friendship Circle building was filled with laughter, dancing, and yummy food for all of us enjoying the holiday! Band Together came and provided some sweet tunes for us to listen to, and we also had Weird Eric and O’Ryan put on a comedy game show which was very fun and interactive. Sholom G. made sure to get the… Read More
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY In what can arguably be described as the quickest, most emotionally pinballing four days on the Jewish calendar (I’ve spoken about the five days between Tisha B’av and Tu B’av – the saddest and then a most joyful day during the summer, but that fifth day gives us an extra day of transition),… Read More
I-Volunteer Friends on the Town (FOTT) members gathered on October 10 for an evening of volunteering with Weinberg Terrace’s residents. FOTT members and Weinberg Terrace residents enjoyed many rounds of bingo together. FOTT members also created fall-themed suncatchers to be hung on Weinberg Terrace’s sukkah. It was a great evening of community connection in preparation for the upcoming Sukkot holiday. FOTT… Read More
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DonateAugust 22, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY They say seeing is believing. Well, if that’s the case, this Parsha is about belief. The Parsha is called “Re’eh,” which literally means “seeing,” and begins with Moses speaking to the Jewish people about important choices they need to make. His exact words? “See, I place before you today a blessing and a… Read More
August 21, 2025
FOTT Late Night: Bakery Square Movie Night What better way to wrap up the summer than with our final FOTT Late Night: Movie on the Lawn at Bakery Square? 🌙🍿 Members sang along and even jumped up to dance during the outdoor screening of Grease 🎶, filling the night with energy and fun. The Hand Jive Gummies and Rydell Refresher… Read More
August 15, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Eikev) continues Moses’s recapping to the Jewish people. One event mentioned, difficult as it may have been, was the sin of the Golden Calf and how it impacted another event, the Ten Commandments that Moses was carrying down the mountain at the same time. We treat this incident as one… Read More
