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Shalom Baby
Shalom Baby is an exciting new program sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities
to welcome newborn babies or newly-adopted children into our Jewish community.
We invite families who are expecting or have recently celebrated the arrival of a baby or
adopted child to contact us so that we can personally wish you a big “Mazel Tov” and bring you a
Shalom Baby Gift Basket that includes a:
- “I Love Matzah” bib
- Tzedakah box
- Child’s mezuzah
- Jewish baby bear stuffed toy
- “My Shabbat” baby book
- Information on the Jewish community
For more information on this program, please contact (309) 793-1300.
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Outreach Program
The
Federation’s Community Outreach programs touch the lives
of thousands of students and adults each year. The
Federation offers presentations to schools, colleges,
churches, and service organizations within a 75-mile
radius to speak about Judaism, the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, and personal experiences of traveling in Israel.
In addition, former Federation Director, Ida Kramer visits dozens of schools, organizations, and
churches each year to speak about the Holocaust and the
lessons we can learn today from this horrific event in
history.
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Dates: Every summer in June
Time: 8:30-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 through 8
Program: Art, Music, Hebrew, Main cities of Israel, swimming, songs, dance sessions, Havdalah program with parents' cooking sessions, storytelling, drama, etc.; and field trips to Bettendorf Family Museum, library, and Niabi Zoo.
Cost:
1 Child: $100.00 per week
2 Children: $150.00 per week
3 Children: $200.00 per week
There will be one counselor for every four children. For registration call (309) 793-1300. |
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Senior
Program
The Federation’s Senior
Program provides much-needed social services to the
elderly and infirm in our community, and well as
sponsoring religious, educational and cultural activities.
Kosher meals are provided to individuals in assisted
living communities, nursing homes, and hospitals upon
request.
The Senior
Program includes many outings throughout the Quad Cities
and extended day trips and other celebrations.
Companionship and
socialization is a priority with our Senior Program.
Recent Senior Program activities included a
Hanukah Luncheon and a trip to West Liberty, Iowa to visit
the Hoover Museum. To learn more, please contact
(309)793-1300.
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Young Adult
Group
The
Young Adult Group consists of young men and women in their
20's and 30's who meet once a month for social events. The
events we’ve had so far include: dessert party at Granite
City, bowling, Hanukah party, and an Israeli movie at the
Brew & View. We have 50 members on our list, including
singles as well as married couples. To learn more, please
contact (309)793-1300.
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Teacher Institute on Holocaust Studies
The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, in conjunction
with the Holocaust Education Committee of the Quad Cities
( http://www.holocausteduqca.com/), sponsors the Teacher
Institute on Holocaust Studies, which provides area
teachers, students and interested community members with
information, knowledge and resources about the Holocaust.
This committee is comprised of educators from throughout
the Quad Cities. Holocaust studies are a mandatory subject
in the Illinois schools, and are strongly encouraged in
Iowa schools.
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