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SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @5:52 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Vezot Hab'rachah

We are so grateful for the release of the 20 living hostages in Israel while we await the return of the remaining deceased hostages. We continue to pray for Israel, for the Jewish people, for the world, and for peace. Oseh shalom. 

Watch Membership Recruitment Director Laycee Dorsett fill us in on a few projects we've been working on plus some upcoming events...

During I Love The J Day on November 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., grab a referral card for an opportunity to earn up to one year of free membership!

Simply refer a friend, and when they sign up you’ll get a month of membership for free. Refer up to a maximum of 12 friends, for example, and get 12 months free. In addition, we’ll waive the $150 sign-up fee for new members.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Move, sweat, and feel the energy! Join your favorite Les Mills instructors as they debut the newest releases of your go-to workouts: BodyPump, BodyStep, RPM, and more.
Come for the music, stay for the challenge, and kick off your Sunday with some serious good vibes.

• Fitness Floor is closed for a refit but we're planning to reopen it Thursday, Oct. 23. And don't miss the floor's grand reopening on Nov. 2 during I 💙 The J Day.
• Sam Lapidus Montclair Run registration early-bird pricing!

• Work at The J! We're looking for a few good swim instructors, substitute teachers, and more

• New Yang-style tai chi class meets Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.
• Now enrolling in the Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
• Sign up for youth basketball

Happenings

• Oct. 19 @8:30-11:30 a.m. Les Mills launch 
• Oct. 19 @2 p.m. Legacy Courtyard dedication
• Oct. 20 Yiddish classes begin
• Oct. 21 Slice Crestline 'Dough Raiser' for The J
• Oct 24 Honor Our Parents Shabbat with CJFS

• Oct. 27 Inclusive programming open to everyone (low-impact exercise 10:30-11:30 a.m., BYO lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., art class 12:30-1:30 p.m.)

• Oct. 28 Red Cross blood drive and pop-up vaccine clinic (reserve your appointment)

• Nov. 2 @11 a.m.-2 p.m. I Love The J Day! open house and membership drive

• Nov. 4 Memoir writing workshop

• Nov. 6 Get tickets now for the live “That’s So Jewish!” game show

Weekly happenings

• Mahjong open play Tuesdays @5-7 p.m. and Thursdays @11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; spots for beginner lessons in November are full, so stay tuned for our next beginner lesson series by joining the waitlist today.

• Second and final Tuesdays monthly Tech Help classes

• Every other Tuesday @3-6 p.m. (Oct. 21, Nov. 4 ...) Buy homemade Ukrainian treats from The Handel
• Wednesdays @11:30 a.m. Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
  

Visit our community partner events page for details on:

• Rabbi scholar in residence at Knesseth Israel
• Understanding IVF and Reproductive Health program at Temple Beth-El
• American Friends of Alyn Hospitals charity ride in November
• Check out JJ's Sandwich Shop, Knesseth Israel's kosher food truck

SETTING UP SHOP — Fitness Director Camari Princewill sets up some of the newly installed equipment as part of our Fitness Floor's much-needed renovation. When the floor reopens on Thursday, Oct. 23, members will enjoy a new floor surface and some new equipment. And don't miss the new paint job! We will officially reopen the floor during I💙The J Day on November 2.

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