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SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @7:01 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Tazria-Metzora

"The simplest of settings can have the most powerful impact," writes Richard Friedman. "This was proven to me once again as I walked the Levite Jewish Community Center’s outdoor track Monday evening on a beautiful spring night." Read the full reflection...

FOOD FEST FEATURE

From creative expression to high-energy play, this year’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest on April 26 has been designed to keep kids engaged, entertained… and maybe just a little bit exhausted by the end of the day. Get all the details — from pickles to puppies to a J Camp Experience...

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Frances Anderton | Ellen Bradford & Family | Mayra Chabarria & Family | Ty'berious Grimmett | Jack Hughes & Family | Emalee Jones & Family | Gerri Luttrell | Traven Wells

Calendar

• April 21 Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration RSVP for details
• April 22 @10AM Curious Minds: Learning AI Together
• April 23-24 Pre-Food Fest bake sale in lobby
• April 24 @11AM 'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat
• April 26 Jewish Food & Culture Fest

• April 29 @6:30PM JBORHOOD women's circle

• April 30 @11:30AM Mensch & Mingle with United Ability RSVP

• May 3 Star Wars-themed Les Mills launch party

• May 6 American Red Cross blood drive 

• May 6 @6:30PM JBORHOOD women's circle

• May 12 @12:30PM Questions with the rabbi: Why do bad things happen? RSVP

• May 19 Outdoor pool opens! 

• May 19 American Red Cross blood drive 

• June 4 Return of weekly Thursday Family Fun Night pool parties

Other happenings

• Seasonal employment opportunities for lifeguards and "Shalom Squad" support staff plus a year-round group fitness coordinator and more

• Apply to host our shlicha |Israeli emissary this summer
• Pickleball community nights are Mondays @6PM
• Mahjong open play Tuesdays @5-7PM and Thursdays @11:30AM-2:30PM. Join our waitlist for future classes.
• Check out the new low-impact barre group fitness class
• Every Tuesday @3-6PM buy homemade Ukrainian treats from The Handel

• Get an InBody composition scan for a detailed snapshot of body fat, muscle mass, and hydration

• Sign up for J Camp

• Wednesdays @11:30AM United Way's Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention (LJCC membership not required)

• Softball on Levite field Sundays @10AM — just show up 'n' play

Around the community

• RSVP for April 20 Yom Hazikaron and April 21 Yom Ha'atzmaut programs
• Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked

KITCHEN KIDS — As we continue gearing up for Food Fest we've been impressed by the number of kids who've been helping prepare food (like the ones seen here after a full morning of baking the ever-popular mandel bread). And with all the kid-focused activities we're planning for April 26, we're hoping they have as much fun at the event as they've been having in the kitchen.

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