Welcome to Hazak!
Our 1st Semester is starting soon with the continuation of Memoir Writing Group "A" (August-October), the start up of a second Memoir Writing Group "B" (see info below), and OPENING DAY of Hazak Mondays on October 9. See details below, including the full 1st Semester Program Schedule.
Other special events are now posted, including Hot Hazak Jazz Night (Sunday,10/15) and Walk with the Rabbi (Sunday, 10/22). Lastly, we are restarting our intergenerational Hazak-ECC Storytelling program with VBS ECC Pre-K/TK classes (see info and invitation below).
- Non-VBS Members can renew online for $50 per person.
- VBS Members renew in VBS Membership packet or online for $36 per person.
HAZAK CALENDAR
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"Hazak Monday" Programs resume on October 9, 2023 (10am-2pm). See information below.
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Hazak Memoir Writing Group "A" resumes on September 11, 2023. If you are interested in joining a NEW Memoir Writing Group "B", see below.
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Hot Hazak Jazz Nights resume on Sundays October 15 and November 12. See information below.
VBS HAZAK FIRST SEMESTER PROGRAMMING:
October 9, 2023 (Hazak Monday)
OPENING DAY
Twenty Years Later: Jewish World Watch in Action
Janice Kamenir-Reznick, Co-founder, Jewish World Watch
Serena Oberstein, Executive Director, Jewish World Watch
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Janice will provide an overview of the founding of JWW and its work in various countries and conflicts over the life of the organization. Serena will describe the current situation with the Uyghurs of China, the Rohingya in Myranmar and Bangladesh, and the continuing genocidal threats in Darfur. In addition, we will hear about the work JWW is doing in each of these regions.
Three Things That Are Vital To Maintaining Independence
Adrianne Caporusso, Fitness and Aging Consultant, Adrianne Health and Wellness
This session will cover the three things you can do to age with the best possible health. The presentation will include some basic balance exercises for all fitness levels, so come in comfortable clothing and sneakers, and come with questions.
Lunch Break to Nosh and Schmooze
BYO dairy lunch or $9 per person bagel & cream cheese, tuna, fruit, salad, dessert buffet
Hazak Torah Study with VBS Clergy
Discuss and learn with VBS Clergy and each other in a small and interactive group session. These small group sessions are like none you have experienced before. Anything can come up for discussion, and you will always leave the wiser.
VIEW HAZAK FIRST SEMESTER 2023-24 PROGRAM HERE
Click here to see the recording from our special program of 8/7/2023:
VIEW PREVIOUSLY RECORDed hazak programs here
VBS Hazak (for 60+)
Over 22 years ago, Rabbi Harold Schulweis (z”l) challenged a group of senior VBS members to design a program for seniors that would establish a setting at VBS for learning, socializing, and fellowship.
That pioneering group of volunteers developed the basic structure for the program that continues and grows today.
Recent Programming
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Hazak Annual Membership Fee
$36 for VBS Members
$50 for Non Members
