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| Issue 8 • Wednesday, March 24, 2010 • ט׳ ניסן תש"ע |
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Dear Volunteer 'שי:
Like every Jewish holiday, Pesach comes once a year. Unlike other holidays however, Pesach seems to require so much more preparation and yet most Jewish people celebrate it! What is it about Pesach that commands so much respect and effort in nearly every Jewish household? Pesach's celebration commemorates our start as a nation. When Jacob's descendants became enslaved to Pharoah they were a family. Yet, the reason for their Exodus from Egypt was that they wished to serve G-d freely. It was their realization that they could not readily express their beliefs or interact with society in a positive manner that signaled them to search for freedom, and so the Jewish nation began.
Friendship Circle began as a small "family" offering support and encouragement to each member. Now as we look back we see that we too have become a, "nation". A nation comprised of nearly 80 branches spanning the globe who recognize that to serve G-d we must see each other's talents and abilities without the shackles of ridicule. Only then are we truly free individuals. And that is why Pesach has found it's special place in every home, because without the freedom to think and feel and be accepted there is no freedom at all.
Wishing you a kosher and healthy Pesach!
Rochel Groner
Leadership Team Advisor
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
President
• Adina Israel
adina@fcvolunteer.com
VP of Publications
• Halyse Cole
halyse@fcvolunteer.com
VP of PR
• Sage Knapp
sage@fcvolunteer.com
VP of F@H Programming
• Sarah Horvitz
sarah@fcvolunteer.com
Advisor
• Mrs. Rochel Groner
rochel@fcvolunteer.com
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"I was taking my special buddy to the planetarium for his birthday. My Mom was driving us, and mid- conversation he brought up the topic of driving and licenses. When he asked me when I'd be getting my license, I said, "in August." He responded, "I'm so proud of you!"
The pride he showed in my success shows me what FC is all about!"
Jill Merrick, FCVolunteer, Illinois
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"My Friend"
A NEW Friendship Circle song
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Experience Matza... Matza Experience
What can be better than baking with our special buddies at Friendship Circle? Baking MATZA with our buddies, that’s what! With our very own
instructor, Rabbi Mendy Levertov, we got a hands-on experience Continue...
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Pesach... What it's All About
The holiday of Passover is a climax in the history of the Jewish people. Celebrating today, we mark the day when the Jews were freed from the burdens of Pharaoh, and were able to unite as nation. Many of the customs of Passover remind us of the troubles endured in Egypt, but there are many that also show our appreciation for our freedom. Continue...
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Freedom in the 21st Century
With Pesach around the corner, we are reminded of the important role freedom
plays in our lives. Though many places in the world today claim to be, "free
countries" there aren’t too many places where everyone is truly accepted for who
they are. Even walking down the street, looks are shot at anyone who appears to
be “different.” Continue... |
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Meet Our New Leadership Team!
Adina Israel
Focused on connecting more FC volunteers in a variety of ways, Adina, a volunteer in Stamford, CT, is working on creating "Inter-State" days, to gather volunteers for a day of fun, sharing and learning from eachother.
Halyse Cole
A sophomore at The Chicagoland Jewish High School, Halyse is “proud to be an FC friend” and recognizes, “the blessing that working with these children is.” A member of her local FC board as well, Halyse gained from her opportunity to interact with special kids throughout Elementary School and is now working to affect and promote Friendship Circle on a larger scale.
Sage Knapp
Hailing from Scottsdale, AZ, Sage, 14, has been involved with FC since August '09 and loves every moment of working with her special friends. Besides being a proud volunteer with FC, Sage is also involved in B'nai Brith Girls.
Sarah Horvitz
Volunteering at FC in Pittsburgh, PA Sarah recognizes that every FC volunteer has great ideas, and is excited to work together to create an even stronger network of Friendship Circle volunteers.
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How Has FC Made You Feel More FREE?
Passover is the holiday of freedom. Moshe freed the Jews from Pharaoh, and therefore we're able to live lives full of freedom, now. In what way has Friendship Circle made you feel more free in your life?... Some questions have only one answer, and some don't have enough! Here's a sampling of some incredible answers that are sure to get you thinking about your answer. Continue...
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Freedom to Be Understood?
To create a strong bond with your special friend, it’s important for you
to understand how they feel. In many instances it can be very difficult to
know exactly what they’re feeling but here are some tips to help you out. Continue...
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