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Kings County District Attorney

Saturday, January 19th,11:30 a.m. to noon

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes will be the guest speaker at Flatbush Jewish Center in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.



In 2011, Mr. Hynes said he didn't object to frum/haredi/formerly-described-as-ultra-Orthodox Jews having to ask a rabbi for permission to tell a district
attorney or police about

Movie: "Paradise Now"

Saturday, January 5th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

From Flatbush Jewish Center:

All are welcome to a showing of "Paradise Now," a provocative fictional Palestinian film about two suicide bombers during the twenty-four hours leading up to their mission. It's a chilling but fascinating look into the worldview, environment, experience, and inner struggles of contemporary

Dinner and a Movie

Monday, December 24th, 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: Chinese food
Movie: "The Band's Visit"
"A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel
to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find
themselves lost in the wrong town." PG-13. 2007. 1 hour, 27 minutes. -- from IMDb


Cost: $10

Make a reservation by calling (718) 871-5200.

Flatbush

Chanukah Concert

Saturday, December 8th, 11:00 a.m.


Mama Doni will spread Chanukah Fever as she performs in a variety of musical styles "funky music with a Jewish twist." Her most recent CD, "Chanukah Fever," released in 2011, contains "13 Macca-beats for the Whole Family!" Mama Doni was a recipient of a 2011 Parents Choice® Award.

A bake sale during the concert will support Hurricane

Dinner and a Movie

Saturday, December 1st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Adults and children are invited to Movie Night at the Flatbush Jewish Center. "Gasland," a film by Josh Fox, will be shown to the adults while children are in another room in their pajamas watching "The Lorax." Both movies begin at 6:30.

A light dinner will be served in the Hanid Room at 6:00 p.m. The cost of dinner and a

Flea Market, Bazaar, and Hurricane Relief Fund Raiser
                                     Sunday, November 11th, 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.The Sisterhood of Flatbush and Shaare Torah Jewish Center (FJC) will be holding a flea market and bazaar on Sunday. Part of the money raised by the flea market and bazaar will be donated for Hurricane Sandy relief. The event will be on the lower level of the

                                                                     Flea Market & Bazaar
                                                 Sunday, November 11th, 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.The flea market and bazaar will be held on the lower level of the Flatbush Jewish Center in the Hanid Room. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by The Sisterhood of Flatbush and Shaare Torah Jewish Center.

The Flatbush Jewish Center is collecting items again for hurricane victims. They need

coats,
cleaning supplies,
canned goods, and
water.

No other type of clothing is needed.


Collection times:


Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


If you have questions about this, send an e-mail to families @ flatbushjewishcenter.org.

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Collecting at Flatbush Jewish Center has been temporarily halted while the many items they've collected so far get delivered. When FJC has space available to collect more, the KARMABrooklyn Blog will let you know.


Hurricane Relief Collection at Flatbush Jewish Center

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.





Flatbush Jewish Center is

Hurricane Relief Collection at Flatbush Jewish Center

Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.





Flatbush Jewish Center is collecting

non perishable food,
blankets,
coats, warm clothing (all sizes, but please sort them and label the bags or boxes you bring them in),
bottled water,
paper goods,
hand sanitizer,
baby supplies (wipes, diapers), and

"Shopping at Golden Farm:
Is There a Jewish Obligation to Boycott Unethical Businesses?"

Sunday, October 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The Flatbush Jewish Center's rabbi supports the Golden Farm employees' struggle for justice and the need for paid sick days for low-wage workers in this city.

At the synagogue's Torah Breakfast
Club this Sunday, an employee of Golden Farm will offer his

Israeli Dancing

Sunday, October 14th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This free Israeli dancing session, led by Tali, is open to all levels.


Flatbush Jewish Center, in the Hanid Room (downstairs)

327 E. 5th Street, at the corner of Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn
phone: (718) 871-5200

fax: (718) 871-5204 
e-mail: fandstjc @ verizon.net
http://www.flatbushjewishcenter.org

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Jewish
Ethical Consumption in the 21st Century

Sunday, September 23rd, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

"How can I be
an ethical Jewish consumer in the 21st century?" Rabbi David Siff will teach on this topic of contemporary Jewish concern, exploring Kashrut, Eco Kashrut, fair trade, organically grown products, and how animals are treated in contemporary agriculture.

The fee for the discussion and a

"Food, Inc."

Wednesday, September 19th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.



The movie "Food, Inc." is a revealing, eye-opening documentary
released in 2009 that examines the food industry's highly-mechanized production process and the handful of corporate owners who determine the quality and safety of our food. See the movie tonight at Flatbush Jewish Center in the Hanid Room, followed by a brief

The Flatbush Jewish Center invites the Jewish community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur together with its new rabbi, Rabbi David Siff. Tickets for the High Holy Days are free. Get them by calling the Flatbush Jewish Center at (718) 871-5200.

In 2012, Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday, September 17th, and Tuesday, September 18th, and Yom Kippur falls on Wednesday, September 26th.

first

Sabbath Services and Chinese Food

Friday, July 27th, 5:45 p.m.



A child-friendly
Kabbalat Shabbat ("Reception of the Sabbath") and Maariv service (evening prayer) will be followed by a catered dinner under
the stars in the backyard terrace of Flatbush Jewish Center. This month's dinner
theme will be Vegetarian Chinese. Everyone is welcome to attend. Advance registration is required. Call

Dinner under the StarsFriday, June 29th, 7:00 p.m.
Sit down to a catered dairy dinner under the stars in Flatbush Jewish Center's backyard terrace.
Rain or shine.
All are welcome.
Before dinner, you're invited to attend the lively and child-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv service at 6:00 p.m., preceded by the Mincha at 5:45 p.m.
Advance registration is required for the dinner. You can

Backyard BBQSunday, June 24th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome in the backyard of the Flatbush Jewish Center for good company and a good kosher meal: hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, salads, and special vegetarian options on request.
The barbecue will take place rain or shine.
RSVP to the Flatbush Jewish Center office at (718) 871-5200 or via PayPal. If you want a vegetarian dish, please