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The Jewish Federation of Peoria -
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Committees
Local Jewish Community
Kibbutz Nahal Oz
Trips to Israel
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CommitteesJewish Federation of Peoria sponsors an Adult Education series each year. This program features several speakers covering a variety of topics concerning Judaism, Israel and subjects relevant to the community. For moreinformation contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria Bagels N' Blocks provides a great opportunity for Jewish children under the age of five and their parents to connect. Planned activities include play dates, a trip to Wisconsin Dells, a day at Tanner's Apple Orchard, a Purim parade, making greggers, matzah pizza and Seder plates, a day at the park, and a day at Lake Thunderbird. Activities are held during the daytime, in the evenings, and on weekends to accommodate different schedules. If you would like to check out a playgroup or sign up for an event, please contact jenmkravetz@yahoo.com or Yona@a5.com or the Jewish Federation of Peoria . This committee proposes and recommends to the Board for approval the annual working budget of the following year. The committee studies the applications of local, national and overseas Jewish agencies and then allocates funds. This is a Holocaust Memorial located at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, 5201 W. Route 150, Peoria, Illinois. This project created Peoria's only memorial that celebrates the lives of the 6 million Jews and 5 million enemies of the state who were exterminated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. The goal of this project is to promote awareness and education surrounding the events of the Holocaust. The memorial itself houses 11 million buttons, which are placed in a permanent glass and metal sculpture. Six million buttons are encased in 18 Star of David shaped columns, placed in two rows. Five million buttons are encased in 5 triangles. More information can be found at: www.buttonproject.com. This committee conducts the annual UJA Campaign, raising funds for the endowment, and other fund-raising efforts as recommended and approved by the Board. For more information about the campaign see the Annual Campaign page of this website. The Community Relations Committee oversees the following areas: media relations, church/state issues, public school issues, Interfaith Alliance, interfaith issues, Israel Advocacy, social-welfare (domestic concerns), and government affairs. This is an opportunity to become directly involved in these areas, meet with area leaders, and influence public opinion. For further information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. The Cultural Committee works to enhance Jewish life in Peoria through cultural opportunities, including entertainment and education. We work to host events that will appeal to everyone in the community regardless of age or affiliation. For more information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria.
The finance committee has charge of the investment, sale and reinvestment of such assets of the federation as may be required to be invested in securities, and of all financial matters not specifically delegated to other officers of committees. This committee is responsible for securing endowments to provide a secure financial future for the Jewish Federation of Peoria. The Friendship Club provides activities for our seniors. We sponsor a Hannukah dinner, a mock Passover Seder, luncheons and trips to Conklin's Barn II Dinner Theater. In celebration of Purim, Mishloach Manot is delivered to many seniors in the area. If you would like to receive information about activities for seniors, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. The Israel Connection Committee grew out of the Peoria community's strong desire to have a personal connection to Israel. Following a visit from Alon Shuster, the mayor of the Sha'ar HaNegev region in Israel, the Peoria Jewish community formed a partnership with Kibbutz Nahal Oz. During our mission to Israel in 2005 several members of the Peoria Jewish community visited Nahal Oz. This trip included dinner at Kibbutz members homes, and a tree planting ceremony to establish Friendship Avenue at the Kibbutz. To learn more about the Kibbutz click here. We also plan an annual Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) celebration. This committee is responsible for strengthening relations with our partnership community, Kibbutz Nahal Oz, planning activities to educate the community about Israel, engaging in Israel Advocacy, and exploring student and adult exchange opportunities with the Kibbutz.
The Jewish Federation of Peoria sponsors a kosher co-op for members of the Jewish community. Food is ordered four times a year from Hungarian Kosher in Chicago. The orders are delivered to Schnucks, and families must pick up their orders within 24 hours. The Jewish Federation of Peoria bills each family the cost of their order plus a 5% handling fee. If you would like a list of available products, or additional information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. top Maimonides SocietyThe Maimonides Society is an honor society of Jewish health care professionals. It was formed to foster and maintain educational and cultural enrichment, community leadership in ethical and moral issues, and to support and strengthen Jewish life through active involvement with the Jewish Federation of Peoria and the United Jewish Communities. In keeping with these goals, our society sponsors at least one annual event. This program features a speaker from the medical profession and deals with timely medical issues. All Jewish physicians, their spouses and guests are invited to attend. In the spirit of fellowship there is no solicitation of any kind. An annual gift of $1,000 or more to the Peoria UJA Campaign entitles a health care professional to become a member of the Maimonides Society. At Rosh Hashanah, a New Year's greeting from the Maimonides Society is mailed to all Jewish households in Peoria. Membership in this society is a way for health care professionals to express their dedication and commitment to the Jewish community. The Nominating committee presents a slate of candidates for positions as officers of the Jewish Federation. This slate is a recommendation to be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Peoria, at which time nominations may also be made from the floor. A JFP volunteer makes this important delivery. When a new baby is born, he or she is immediately welcomed into our community. The Shalom Baby Basket includes an embroidered bib and a Jewish lullaby CD. The families also receive information about Tot Shabbat and Bagels "N" Blocks. If you are an expectant parent or know someone who is, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. This is yet another opportunity for families with young children to get together. Tot Shabbat is held regularly from September to May. The purpose is to create a child-friendly Shabbat service on the Bima, giving our younger children a chance to develop good feelings about their Jewish heritage before they are old enough to attend Religious School or Day School. The Ark is opened, and small plush Torahs are handed out to each child. There are songs, prayers, stories, a puppet named Tov, and tzedakah collection with Tzedakah Bear. Each month a different family brings challah and juice to share after the service. For more information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. The program generally begins at 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. The dates for Tot Shabbat for 2005/2006 are:
A continuing project of the Jewish Federation has been to welcome new community members to Peoria. New community members are greeted with a welcome basket, including challah and wine, as well as information on Jewish life in Peoria. If you are new in town or know someone who is, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. This committee is comprised of the Rabbis of Congregations Agudas Achim and Anshai Emeth, the Executive Director of the Federation, the President and Vice President, and at least one member at large to be appointed by the President. Allocations are made only in cases of serious need, when other avenues of assistance have proven inadequate. For further information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. This group is a consortium of the Jewish Women's organizations in Peoria: Congregation Agudas Achim Ladies Auxiliary, Women of Reform Judaism, Hadassah, and the Jewish Federation of Peoria. Our goal is to provide additional programming for Jewish women in Peoria and strengthen the bonds between the various organizations. For further information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. This committee plans social events to involve young Jewish families. We hold several programs throughout the year. Young Leadership events are open to all young Jewish singles, couples, and families wanting to meet other Jews and build a sense of community through a variety of social, cultural, religious, educational, and philanthropic activities. Interfaith couples are welcome. For further information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. This committee plans the annual Yom HaShoah observance, which is a day to remember the victims of the Holocaust. The annual program involves a "March of the Living," a memorial service, and a guest speaker. Generally this speaker is a survivor who will share his or her experience of the Holocaust with us. For further information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Peoria. |
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