Weekly Roundup: November 15, 2024

Categories: Newsletter

Walk4Friendship 2024! Despite the rainy weather on Sunday, we still enjoyed an exciting day of connection and fun for this year’s Walk4Friendship! After gathering in front of The Friendship Circle on Murray Avenue for a warm-up and some Bunny Bakes coffee, we walked together to Wightman Park for a carnival celebration. Together we enjoyed carnival food, face paint, games, and… Read More

Get Out!

Categories: Lech Lecha, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This was an eventful week. For many it was devastating; for others, it was cause for celebration. It seems we at least can be sure that our country is as divided as ever. I’m not going to speak directly to the election itself, but to a lesson I hope we all can take… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 8, 2024

Categories: Friendship Circle

Sunday Funday We met for the second Sunday Funday of the year earlier this week, taking a deep dive into our Ocean theme! Friends gathered to create their own “oceans in a jar.” We also participated in a boat floating competition, creating boats out of recyclables materials from the FC office! We concluded by welcoming families and community members to… Read More

Ark of History

Categories: Noach, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We are headed into election week. I’m sure everyone here is hoping for more ads, texts, calls, pamphlets and door knocks but sadly they are coming to an end. Perhaps we can find something in the parsha to take with us into what will likely be a dramatic week ahead? So here we… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 1, 2024

Categories: Friendship Circle

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

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