Congregation Beth Jacob Fresno

As Hanukkah begins and we prepare to light the candles with our loved ones, we at USCJ would like to take a moment to send our best holiday wishes to you and yo...urs. We hope you are getting ready to enjoy the festivities and traditions treasured by Jews all over the world: lighting the menorah, eating latkes and gelt, recounting our history, and singing songs.

Tu B' Shevat NEW YEAR for TREES

As Hanukkah begins and we prepare to light the candles with our loved ones, we at USCJ would like to take a moment to send our best holiday wishes to you and yo...urs. We hope you are getting ready to enjoy the festivities and traditions treasured by Jews all over the world: lighting the menorah, eating latkes and gelt, recounting our history, and singing songs.

Takshivu is USY's Israel Web Series, and we want YOU to be in it! The video, which will show how USY has helped you connect to Israel (through programming, summ...er trips, educations, etc.), will be played at #IC17 #USYChiTown during a general session! Please contact Libby Fern, [email protected], to get involved! See more

Nativ 38 Registration Is Open. USCJ's one-of-a-kind gap year program offers experiences that are transformative, fun, and identity-shaping in Israel. From Septe...mber to May, Nativ students have the unique opportunity to earn college credit, while living and learning in a classroom without walls. A true year of exploration, Nativ allows your teen to: Take part in hands-on learning through academics, Jewish studies and volunteering Make lifelong friendships Develop your Jewish identity Experience independence in the beautiful land of Israel Register at: https://www.regpacks.com/reg/templates/build/?g_id=1057

We Jews have a word for the pathway to meaning, substance and connection. It is called Torah. I don’t just mean the Torah scroll that sits alone in the ark, or... even just the words of the five books of Moses. I mean the sum total of Jewish sources and texts the wisdom stored up in our textual heritage. - Rabbi Elie Kaunfer of Mechon Hadar for Jewish Federations of North America "Education and Engagement" blog. Thanks to Mechon Hadar for hosting a wonderful Global Day of Jewish Learning event every year! ---------------- www.TheGlobalDay.org * November 20, 2016 Register your community today: http://www.theglobalday.org/about/ See more

This past week at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Rabbi Wernick spoke to a group of leaders about how to improve attendance at Shabbat services. Read his tips in The San Diego Jewish World. http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2016/01/22/66807/

USY International Convention begins today. Check back here or follow USY - United Synagogue Youth to see the social action work, celebrations, and Jewish learning that teens from your kehillot are engaged in!

http://www.hadassahmagazine.org//latkes-donuts-and-three/

Hanukkah is early this year. Grab this beautiful freebie created by one of our community members. Click on this link. https://www.tikkunolaminthekitchen.com/freebies