Weekly Roundup: May 23, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

Friendship, Connection, and Community at The Westin Friends All Around 2025 was the best one yet as we celebrated with our wonderful community at The Westin on Sunday! With beautiful speeches from teens and committee members, an exciting auction with over 100 items from local vendors, and interactive art created by our own community, the night brought members, families, and… Read More

A Sight for Sore Eyes

Categories: Friendship Circle

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week has been quite a whirlwind. The lead-up to Friends All Around is always a bit chaotic and this year is no exception! It means long nights and detailed plans (and alternative detailed plans!) culminating in a beautiful community affair (G-d willing!) this Sunday. In addition, today we observe “Lag Ba’omer,” an auspicious… Read More

Weekly Roundup: May 16, 2025

Categories: Friendship Circle

Young Adult Network Happy Hour On Monday, May 12, Friendship Circle’s Young Adult Network hosted a Happy Hour at Velum Fermentation Brewery where old friends reunited, new connections sparked, and the good times rolled! Our Happy Hour was the perfect blend of laughter, drinks, and friendly competition – from clinking glasses over tasty snacks to epic showdowns in arcade classics,… Read More

Love You

Categories: Acharei-Kedoshim, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week we have a double Parsha (Achareimot-Kedoshim) so there is no shortage of material. They include many laws and stories so it’s not too hard to find one that resonates and can connect to this moment. This week includes what Rabbi Akiva calls “the great principle of the Torah,” the commandment to… Read More

Weekly Roundup: May 9, 2025

Categories: Friendship Circle

Friendship Awards 2025 The 2025 Friendship Awards were a heartwarming celebration of a year filled with connection, growth, and unforgettable moments at the Friendship Circle!Friends and families came together for a joyful festival-themed event complete with a colorful candy table, refreshing Rita’s Ice, and plenty of smiles to go around. From honoring our amazing participants to recognizing the bonds that… Read More

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