Weekly Roundup: February 28, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

FC Talks Yesterday, the Friendship Circle hosted an FC Talks panel discussion on Accessibility Within Healthcare, featuring experts and individuals with firsthand experience navigating the system. Our expert panelists included Dr. Josie Badger, Dr. Destin Groff, Heather Mallet, Libby Powers, and Dr. Laura Voigt, as well as moderator Liz Healy. The panelists shared their insights on improving accessibility within healthcare systems. Key topics… Read More

Good Indeed

Categories: Mishpatim, Parsha

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha – Mishpatim – lists a variety of laws that were taught in the immediate aftermath of the giving of the Torah. So which laws would you expect? Naturally laws relating to faith, G-d, something lofty and spiritual perhaps? Let’s think of the circumstances of the Jewish people at that time.… Read More

Weekly Roundup: February 21, 2025

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Art Club At this week’s Art Club, we kicked things off with a fun and creative opening activity, “I’m Not Just a Scribble,” where we explored how even the simplest marks can turn into something meaningful. During our welcome circle, we shared our thoughts and excitement for the day. Then, everyone got to bring their sculptures to life by painting the incredible… Read More

Good Advice

Categories: Parsha, Yitro

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We’ve all received unsolicited advice, right? And we’ve all responded by half-listening, when really, we’re not. It’s like our mind forms an instant emotional blockade: “You have no idea what it’s like to be me, and who are you to tell me how to do what I do?” This week’s Parsha (Yitro) contains… Read More

Weekly Roundup: February 14, 2025

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FOTT Trip Friends on the Town had a fun and creative day at Painting with a Twist last Sunday! Members enjoyed an instructor-led class where we each painted our own unique donut. It was amazing to see everyone’s creativity shine through in their individual designs. We’re already looking forward to more exciting outings in the community! Art Club On Sunday,… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: April 18, 2025

JOY Program Passover 2025 On Tuesday, April 8 the Friendship Circle partnered with the Branch and Merakey for an in-person gathering focused on Passover. The goal of JOY Programming is to bring together adult members of the community to celebrate Jewish holidays together. During this program, residents of Merakey learned about the meaning of Passover from Rabbi Mordy and enjoyed… Read More

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