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The longing to use our gifts and make a contribution that serves the greater good springs from the deepest, most truthful place within us.

Join us for a program that will examine Jewish teachings, cultural beliefs, social practices and myths around the propensity of Jews to suffer from addiction. We will also explore Jewish healing traditions and what a Jewish approach to addiction treatment might look like.

Bargain hunters will have a once-a-year opportunity to shop and buy from an enormous selection of men’s and women’s clothing and shoes; children’s clothing, books and toys; housewares; jewelry; art; collectibles; lighting; linen; hardware and much more. Free day: Tuesday July 16, 11am to 4pm

Let’s show our gratitude and celebrate together! Live music by Pops and the Weasels!

For Shavuot, the festival of first fruits, join us to celebrate the holiday of the Time of the Giving of Our Torah.

We will join Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley (CEHV) in Kingston for a very special program. The nephew and niece of Art Speigelman (author of Maus) will be sharing vignettes of family stories.

Poet Zilka Joseph, who comes from the Bene Israel Jews of India, will read from her new poetry collection, “Sweet Malida,” and discuss her home community in Kolkata and its traditions.

Join Rabbi Ellen to read and discuss this love poem, traditionally assigned with the Passover festival.

Donate four or more items to the swap; take home up to 20 items for free!

Carol will read two stories from her brand new collection: 140 West 71st Street, Apartment 1-F: A Memoir in Ten Chapters.