World Religion Day
The Federation parnters with B'nai Zion and Agudath Achim to staff the "Judaism" booth at the annual World Religion
Day, a national event which is sponsored locally the the Unitarian Universalist Church.
Federation Shabbat
To kick off its fundraising
Campaign every year, the Federation orchestrates a community-wide Shabbat weekend.
Campaign Gala
Every year the Federation sponsors
a gala evening featuring an elegant dinner and keynote speaker, for major donors to the Campaign.
Super Sunday
Volunteers gather
on a Sunday morning in early spring to make telephone calls to their friends in the community, asking them to make pledges to the
Campaign.
Camp Chai
For two weeks every summer, the Federation sponsors a Jewish day camp for children between the ages of 3 and
10. Older youth serve as counselors.
Hanukah Party
The Federation sponsors an annual community-wide Hanukah party at which latkes
are served. Attendees are encouraged to play the dreidel game and to display their menorahs.
Purim Carnival
The Federation sponsors a community-wide Purim Carnival every year. All are encouraged to attend in costume. Lunch and
hamentaschen are provided.
Holocaust Remembrance
Since 1984, the Federation has sponsored an annual interfaith service in
remembrance of the Holocaust, featuring an address by a keynote speaker or a musical presentation. The Federation also sponsors
an annual Holocaust Essay Contest for secondary school students; the winners read their essays during the service.
Spring and
Fall Softball Games
Twice a year, the Federation sponsors a softball game on the B'nai Zion field. All are welcome to play or to cheer
from the sidelines. A lunch of kosher hot dogs and veggie burgers is provided to kick off the festivities.
Sister City: Omer,
Israel
Omer is a town in southern Israel that has been "adopted" by the Federation. We send a monthly stipend to the community as a
token of our friendship.
Jewish Film Festival
In conjunction with the Robinson Film Center, the Federation sponsors a film festival
in order to bring to the region films of Jewish interest that would not normally be shown here.
Annual Meeting
As a non-profit
organization, the Federation holds an annual meeting. Outgoing Board members are thanked for their service, and new Board members
are installed.