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UPCOMING EVENTS...don't miss them!
Health Seminar - October 5, 2010
2nd in the Series
Jewish Community services presents a year long series of health seminars...
read more...Temple Israel Celebrates It's 100th Year!
Join us for a weekend...
read more...PREVIOUS HAPPENINGS...
AFC High Holiday Luncheon
Pictures from the Adult Friendship Club High holiday Luncheon.
view pictures...Night to Honor Israel 2010
On Sunday evening, August 8th, Faith Temple of Christ held a second annual Night to Honor Israel.
read more...SPECIAL THANKS...
Thank you! Albert's Diamond Jewelers
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FEDERATION...
If you wish to learn more about programs and services offered by the Jewish Federation, please fill out the form linked to this page. Learn More
Message from Gus Galante, President of the Jewish Federation of NW Indiana
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Community Welcomes
Michal Edelist
Manna Cabana - Food Pantry
Help Manna Cabana - and we all know what that means...there is a want for food in our community. Please help us restock our supplies. Leave bags for pick up at your local temple or synagogue or drop them off at the Federation building.
Here is a list of items that are in short supply on our shelves this week:
Sugar
Mayonnaise
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Ravioli
Pasta
Tuna
Shampoo/Conditioner
Bar Soap
Detergent
Bleach
Liquid Dish Soap
Pet Foods
Remember - when staying in a hotel please take the soap and shampoo given to each room and donate them to the Manna Cabana.
Nancy Feldman and Gus Galante
Co-Chairs
Jewish Community Services
Senior Employment Program
Are you 55 or older and need a job? The AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program can help you gain income, skills, work experience, and provide job search assistance.
Call: Carol Szaks, Director of Jewish Community Services
for further information call - 219.922.4024
Volunteers Needed
Two hours once a month or once a year, or whenever you are available to cook for "The Mission" - A hot meal site.
We need your help!
Call:
Chuck Elias 708.363.4935
Carol Szaks 219.922.4024.
Laurie Young 219.923.3937
Casework Update
January 2010 to August 2010
Aside from 275 bags of groceries, we have given over $6800 in rent, utilities, grocery gift cards, prescriptions for medications, passover gifts, and funeral expenses.