The Friendship Circle Spring and Summer Member Survey 2021

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Dear FC Members & Families, Please take a few minutes to complete a survey by clicking here. As we look forward to offering opportunities for in-person outdoor activities in the spring and summer, The Friendship Circle would like your input in making these activities as comfortable and meaningful as possible for our members and families. Please note, we will continue… Read More

Matzah Madness

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We can’t wait for our next Family Event, Matzah Madness on Sunday, March 21st, with a variety of options to join your way! Choose to attend the drive-through or virtual events — or both! Just let us know your preference when you sign up below.   *Kit pickups for this event will be Wednesday, March 17th and Thursday, March 18th.… Read More

Movie Review – Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Categories: Friendship Circle, Hellos With Fellows, Jarrod Edson

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: so i gotta say this film is old but its so strange and bizzare…….trust me when I say this its really bizzare…..and its freaking amazing…..let me explain how bizarre this film is……well first off we start off with seeing King Arthur and a side character….coming over a hill……and he’s pretending to ride a horse…thats… Read More

Movie Review – Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2

Categories: Friendship Circle, Hellos With Fellows, Jarrod Edson

Hunger Games Mockingjay part 1: so anyways the plot is…..well I’m gonna be honest….I have mainly forgotten this film….I mainly only remember 4 moments in this film…….but thats it…..I for the life of me remember this film…..here’s what I remember • i remember that Flinnick gets married….or was that in part 2…..I forget….both these films merge together in my opinion…..… Read More

Movie Reviews – Jungle Book and Dumbo

Categories: Friendship Circle, Hellos With Fellows, Jarrod Edson

Jungle Book: so im gonna start off with saying this is by far my favorite live action Disney remake…….so with that out of the way, let’s get onto the review……so basically if u guys have seen the original Jungle book film…then u already know this film……but there are differences…….well the stuff I like is that the CGI animals actually look… Read More

FC Friends Give Back

At FC, friends experience the benefits of giving back together and share many opportunities to spread kindness and offer support to their community. We’ve been proud to grow our connections and partnerships by accepting donations and incorporating service days into our programming to support the following organizations:

  • Kids Who Care & Teen Scene Drive:
    • Currently accepting at FC donations of winter clothes, nonperishable food items, animal shelter supplies, and toys for 412 Food Rescue, Casa San Jose, Animal Friends, South Hills Interfaith Movement and Beverly’s Birthdays
  • Teen Scene Challah Bake:
    • Challah Back to Give Back! We shared a memorable night of community, connection, and challah baking last night during this teen collaboration with representatives from FC, Repair the World, BBYO, The Second Floor, NFTY, Bnei Akiva, and NCSY
  • I-Volunteer / Friends on the Town:
    • Our FOTT joined the Federation’s Young Adults Division in December for a mitzvah day to benefit Dress for Success, writing inspirational cards for female job seekers
  • Holiday Donations for Beverly’s Birthdays:
    • We accepted items for teens throughout the month of December benefitting Beverly’s Birthdays
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