Westchester Jewish Council

Archive: September 2021

WJCS The Art and Practice of Mussar

Posted on September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Mussar is a contemplative Jewish practice of refining one’s middot, qualities of heart and behavior. We will study texts, practice various techniques for cultivating certain middot, and return each month to share our soul’s journey. This year we will be exploring relevant Mussar themes we discover in the weekly Torah portion. Bring your hearts and […]

Sukkot

Posted on September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021 – September 22, 2021 @ All Day –

WJCS Feeling Connected During the Pandemic

Posted on September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Many individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about stress management, anxiety reduction and finding ways to remain connected during the pandemic.  Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, Social Worker:  jschmelkin@wjcs.com

WJCS Interview Like a Pro

Posted on September 22, 2021

September 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Presenter: Josh Koller Your interviewer wants to know about a time you failed, a project you struggled with, or how you handle working under a time crunch; How do you respond? Learn how to knock behavioral interview questions/answers out of the park in this interview session, practice and build a few of your own interview […]

Chol Hamoed

Posted on September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 – September 27, 2021 @ All Day –

WJCS Life Lessons from the Jewish Calendar

Posted on September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm – As we continue to reflect on the spiritual ramifications of the pandemic on our personal and communal lives, we will draw connections between the Torah portion or holiday from that week to find age-old Jewish wisdom to guide us. No previous Jewish background necessary to participate. Sit in the Sukkah of Vulnerability—Thursday, September 23 Find […]

WJCS The Art and Practice of Mussar

Posted on September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Mussar is a contemplative Jewish practice of refining one’s middot, qualities of heart and behavior. We will study texts, practice various techniques for cultivating certain middot, and return each month to share our soul’s journey. This year we will be exploring relevant Mussar themes we discover in the weekly Torah portion. Bring your hearts and […]

Temple Beth Abraham – Movie and Panel Discussion with the Filmmakers of “UnReined” (Multi-Access)

Posted on September 23, 2021

September 23, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Temple Beth Abraham invites you to join us to watch “UnReined” and to participate in a panel discussion about the film. This is a Hybrid event. Watch the film, Unreined, followed by a conversation with the film’s subject and the directors/producers. Reception follows. The film is an hour long. This is the only opportunity for […]

Local Beer Tasting in the Bet Am Shalom Sukkah

Posted on September 25, 2021

September 25, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Come mingle with your fellow Westchester singles under the stars.  Enjoy some light appetizers and sample some of the best local IPA’s, lagers, sours and stouts. Bet Am Shalom Synagogue is located at 295 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY.

WJCS – Writing Your Life: Spiritual Memoir through Poetry

Posted on September 27, 2021

September 27, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am – In each session we will read and discuss 3 different poems addressing the many facets of a spiritual life, and then respond to a 10 minute writing prompt to elicit spiritual memories and connections. This is a generative writing group; you will leave each session with three drafts of poems that reveal the sacred undercurrents […]

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