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Help from your Jewish Community during Covid-19

During these unusual times, you may find you and your family members need extra support. Whether it’s dealing with the stress of sheltering in place or resources to help meet your monthly expenses, please know the Jewish community is here for you. Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Emergency Response Fund has made funding available to members of the Jewish community who are in need as a result of COVID-19.

Available supports provided by the following Jewish organization partners:

Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) Their website
Counseling - 770-677-9474
Food and emergency financial assistance – 770-677-9389
 
Supports for older adults and their caregivers through AgeWell Atlanta
1.866.AGEWELL 866-243-9355  Their website
Telephone reassurance
Food and emergency financial assistance
Information and referral to older adults services and supports
 
Jewish Interest Free Loan Association (JIFLA)
470-268-5665  Their website 

Finally, a list of current COVID-19 specific support groups . 

The list can be found here.      

 

Jewish Fertility Foundation - Sex & Infertility

THURSDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 29 AT 8 PM
JOIN JFF AND DR. BAT SHEVA MARCUS TO DISCUSS SEX & INFERTILITY 

Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus a renowned Sex Therapist and is the Founder and Director of Maze Women's Sexual Health, the country's largest independent women's sexual health center.

Please feel free to submit questions ANONYMOUSLY before the webinar by clicking here. 

Please note:

*This event is a CONFIDENTIAL webinar which means the other attendees cannot see your name or video. 
*This event will NOT be recorded. 
*This event is for both couples or singles! 

<<CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE EVENT>>

  

 

Jewish Fertility Foundation Support Groups

For more information, go here.

Hamsa - Virtual Group for Parents

 

JF&CS Food & Essential Items Drive

 

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Food & Essential Items Drive
Food Does Not Have To Be Kosher

Age Well Atlanta, a partnership between JF&CS, Jewish Home Life, MJCCA and Federation that supports the needs of older adults and their families need our help.  Please consider donating these needed items.

Drop-offs can be made at the JF&CS

Tuesday and Thursday

from 11 am - 2 pm

YOU CAN DROP OFF AT
OR VESHALOM 

Wednesdays or Thursdays
from 10 am - 4 pm
 Please go to the single door closest to North Druid Hills Road.
Simply ring the doorbell to be let in and there's a collection bin

right at the entrance.

For items needed, please visit the JF&CS website.

JF&CS AgeWell Neighborhood Classes 

Thursday October 29th

10:30 am Low & Light Fitness
Low impact for all fitness levels. Class is split between low-impact cardio and sculpting with weights, bands and/or body weight.
Instructor-Maureen McCord

1:00 pm Weekly Torah Study with Rabbi Beiner

2:00 pm Gentle Pilates
This weekly class features a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  Equipment and special notes:  A mat and any props such as a small ball, elastic bands, head pad(pillow), weights. You will need to be able to get up and down off the floor during the class.  
Instructor:  Karen Goldstein

7:00pm Crossword Coach
NEW DAY AND TIME
Have you always wanted to master the New York Times crossword puzzle? Some benefits of crossword puzzles include:  stretching your vocabulary, reinforcing your knowledge of pop culture and history, and heightening your ability to identify patterns in the clues,  Join Steve Manin, a NY-based writer, entrepreneur, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker.  A fun and educational time is guaranteed, even if you're new to crossword solving. 

Friday October 30th

11:00 am Exercise with Janet Mills
This 45-minute class is designed for seniors of all fitness levels. It is a full body workout with concentration on maintaining independence through strength training (upper and lower body), core work, flexibility and balance exercises.

6:00 pm: Acoustic Shabbat
Soulful melodies, prayers and words of inspiration with Rabbi Brian Glusman.
Includes Mi Sh’bayrach (prayers for healing) and Mourner’s Kaddish.
Watch on Facebook | Download songs & Prayers | Watch on YouTube

Saturday, October 31

10:00 – 10:45 am: Study and Prayer
Brief Torah study session with Rabbi Glusman followed by Shabbat prayers including Mi Sh’bayrach (prayer for recovery) and Mourner’s Kaddish.
Watch on Facebook | Participate via Zoom

Sunday, November 1st

11:00am Chair Yoga
NEW ZOOM LINK FOR SUNDAY CHAIR YOGA!
This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures for increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Equipment needed:  Chair, strap (tie, towel, band) 
Instructor: Lindy Kesler

Monday November 2nd

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Talking Heads
Topic: In the previous Talking Heads session we discussed what would happen if Donald Trump won the election.  This week we are going to discuss what will happen when Joe Biden is declared the winner.  Please use your two minutes to answer any or all of the questions. 1. What will Trump do?; 2. Will he interfere with the Transfer of Power? If yes, how?; 3. What Federal Agencies are responsible for the Transfer of Power?; 4. What will happen to Trump once he leaves office?  Will he be prosecuted and if convicted, will he serve jail time?  {Please see the attached discussion topics regarding this issue.}
Moderators: Facilitators T.H. “Poet Laureate” Jerry and Nancy Schwartz

2:00 pm Tea with Rabbi Beiner - Jewish Law 

Tuesday November 3rd

10:30 am Chair Yoga 
This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures for increased flexibility, balance and range of movement. Equipment needed:  Chair, strap (tie, towel, band) 
Instructor: Lindy Kesler

12:30 pm Men’s Forum
*MEN ONLY*
Men’s Group which discusses politics and the state of the world. 
Discussion Leader:  Bruce Saltzman    

3:00 pm Bingo

Wednesday November 4th

10:00 am Tai Chi 
An ancient Energy (Chi, primordial life force) healing practice of moving meditation. Reconnecting to your soul & life force results in strengthening physical flexibility, agility, & aerobic capacity; decreasing stress, anxiety & depression; creating a sense of well-being; improved balance; improved muscle strength; and increased energy & stamina. The focus on positive life serving thinking can improve your mood. 
Instructor: Shane Orfas                                                  

10:30 am Get Excited and Move (GEM)  
*Specifically for folks with Parkinson’s Disease*
A new weekly program.  Be prepared to move your body. Research shows that vigorous activity for people with Parkinson's Disease helps slow symptoms and increase your quality of life. 
Instructor:  Deanna Bustillos

11:30 am Yiddish Vinkl 
A fun discussion group in Yiddish (mostly) to learn vocabulary and popular idioms in Yiddish.  No prior Yiddish knowledge required.  
Instructor:  Morris Borenstein

11:30 am Yoga & Meditation with Ling

1:30 pm Musical Entertainment with Michael & Bonnie Levine

3:00 pm Current Events Discussion with Adam Black

Thursday November 5th

10:30 am Low & Light Fitness
Low impact for all fitness levels.  Class is split between low-impact cardio and sculpting with weights, bands and/or body weight.
Instructor-Maureen McCord

1:00 pm Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Beiner

2:00 pm Gentle Pilates
This weekly class features a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  Equipment and special notes:  A mat and any props such as a small ball, elastic bands, head pad(pillow), weights. You will need to be able to get up and down off the floor during the class.  
Instructor:  Esther Powers

Friday November 6th

11:00 am Exercise with Janet Mills
This 45-minute class is designed for seniors of all fitness levels. It is a full body workout with concentration on maintaining independence through strength training (upper and lower body), core work, flexibility and balance exercises.

If you are interested in a class, please RSVP to the Agewell Program Director, Ashley Malloy at JF&CS.

Talent Wanted

Talent Wanted for the launch of B’nai B’rith Pinch Hitters Gift of Talent Extravaganza. They will be creating a series of 60-minute pre-recorded videos that will be made available to hospitals and senior living facilities to entertain residents, families, and patients on Christmas Day. The videos will also acknowledge, celebrate and thank the essential workers at these locations who have been on the job throughout this pandemic and who have been a lifeline to seniors, patients, and families impacted by COVID-19. 

The community is invited to share their talented abilities and submit 3 to 8-minute-long video clips of their skilled talents. They are seeking singers, musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers, magicians, or any other imaginable, amazing talent which our viewers may find entertaining. To submit a video clip for consideration for inclusion in the Gift of Talent Extravaganza video, please email the file in .mp4 or .mov format to Rhonda Love at rlove@bnaibrith.org by November 15th. 

If you have any questions or suggestions of talented individuals who may wish to participate, please  contact Rhonda Love at rlove@bnaibrith.org or Harry Lutz at hslutz_fsa@yahoo.com or 678-485- 8179.

 

College Financial Aid During COVID

On November 15 (7:30 – 8:30 pm), JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) will host a live financial aid session, addressing the options for college and grad students looking for financial aid – and where to start in these uncertain times. 

During this 1 hour webinar, we'll discuss paying for college including scholarships/grants and the varying types of student loans, including JELF's interest-free option. We'll also have time for Q&A.  Please share with those families you know who may be in, or going into, any higher educational program.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85488586547

Phone-in: 312-626-6799, Code:85488586547# US
Meeting ID: 854 8858 6547

Wed, October 28 2020 10 Cheshvan 5781