08/26/11 Hurricane Irene Reports From Greenwich Roundup

Hurricane Irene Release # 2 From The Town Of Greenwich Connecticut

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-hurricane-irene-release-2-from.html

Hurricane Irene Press Release From The Town Of Greenwich Connecticut

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-hurricane-irene-press-release.html

First Selectman Peter Tesei: Greenwich residents in low-lying areas should evacuate by sunset Saturday

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-first-selectman-peter-tesei.html

The Greenwich Topix News Message Board: Western Greenwich Civic Center to Serve as Shelter During Irene And A Map Shows Hurricane Flood Risk

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-greenwich-topix-news-message.html

Greenwich News Alert: Hurricane Watch Just Upgraded To Hurricane Warning

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-ct-news-alert-hurricane-watch.html

BREAKING NEWS: Power Outages Could Last "A Week Or More"

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-breaking-news-power-outages.html

CL&P Securing Extra Line, Tree Crews For Irene And More From AOL's Greenwich Patch News Website

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082611-cl-securing-extra-line-tree.html

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei Is Calling About Hurricane Irene

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082511-greenwich-first-selectman-peter.html

08/26/11 A Message From Rabbi Mitch At Temple Sholom About Hurricane Irene

A message from Temple Sholom August 26th, 2011 With the approach of the impending storm, we are writing to express our concern for your physical safety, and your spiritual well-being. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to learn how to best prepare for a hurricane. The State of Connecticut has a storm-preparedness website, which is accessible here: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?a=11&q=485102 For our Westchester congregants, the County Government has set up this site to assist with storm preparation: http://www3.westchestergov.com/news/2796-hurricane-update-and-preparedness Please do not wait to access this important information and prepare to evacuate if you need to do so. Some communities have already placed mandatory evacuation plans into effect. At Temple Sholom, our hope as a home for sacred connection is to help our congregational community and our community at large understand that acts of nature sometimes affect our world, and that by preparing for these events, we have an opportunity to make the way safe for our families, communities, and those we love. If you know of a fellow congregant, family member or neighbor who may be alone or in need, please reach out to them before and after this storm. We all pray that our community will emerge from it unscathed. We at Temple Sholom are here for you - to offer support, care and concern. We will update our website and phone messages throughout the weekend to alert you to any Temple resources which may become available. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to any of us. We wish you peace and safety in the days to come. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Mitch and the Leadership and Staff of Temple Sholom And God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the cattle that were with him in the ark, and God caused a spirit to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. And the springs of the deep were closed, and the windows of the heavens, and the rain from the heavens was withheld. And the waters receded off the earth more and more, and the water diminished... ...And Noah sent forth the dove from with him, to see whether the waters had abated from upon the surface of the earth...and the dove returned to him at eventide, and behold it had plucked an olive leaf in its mouth; so Noah knew that the water had abated from upon the earth. ...And God said: "This is the sign of the covenant, which I am placing between Me and between you, and between every living soul that is with you, for everlasting generations. My rainbow I have placed in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Myself and the earth. --from Parashat Noach

Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz Temple Sholom 300 E. Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 Direct Line: (203) 542-7150 Emergencies: (203) 869-7191 x 3

08/26/11 The Riverside Topix News Message Borad: Police arrest Greenwich man in connection with Riverside teen's death

Riverside - News August 26, 2011 See Riverside Weather Police arrest Greenwich man in connection with Riverside teen's death (NewsTimesLive) A Greenwich man turned himself in to police Tuesday evening in connection with the overdose death of Riverside teenager Christopher Harris, who was found unresponsive at his Florence Road home in January.

08/25/11 Greenwich High School / Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (MISA) Project Update

See attached for latest update on the environmental evaluation and remediation at Greenwich High School.

Please note that there will be a Public Open House on September 7, 2011 at 7PM, at Greenwich High School in order to provide an opportunity for an overview of the status to date and for questions to be addressed.

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Kim Eves
Director of Communications
Greenwich Public Schools
290 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT, 06830

www.greenwichschools.org

Phone: 203-625-7415
Fax: 203-869-8003
kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us

JOINT RELEASE:

Greenwich Board of Education * Town of Greenwich * GHS-MISA Building Committee

Greenwich, CT

GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING UPDATE

GHS Field #1/Cardinal Stadium is Open for Practice

All Other GHS Fields Remain Closed Until Further Notice

Middle Schools’ Interscholastic Sports Program Will Be Delayed

GHS Parking is Restricted to STAFF ONLY, No Student Parking

Environmental Evaluation Continues, Interim Remediation Plans in Development

Community Update and Open House Scheduled for September 7, 2011

General Note:

It is understood that members of the community are anxious for information regarding the use of the fields and the student parking at Greenwich High School as well as the results of the environmental testing. Please be assured that the many agencies, departments and organizations involved are working at an expedited rate in order to assess the situation, and to plan for and conduct interim remediation efforts with a focus on opening fields as soon as possible to accommodate Fall sports and to minimize the disruption that a contingency plan will have on other fields in the community.

Rumors about the status of the fields persist. We encourage the community to rely on these written updates from the Town/Schools/Building Committee and written correspondence from your coaches and/or Principals regarding the details of your program. Please check emails and the District/High School Web Site regularly for these updates.

In general, the organizations involved are working until the last minute to open a field, as in the case of Cardinal Stadium, and so there is little opportunity for advanced notice. As soon as information has been confirmed and final decisions have been made concerning any aspect of this situation it will be communicated as quickly as possible. The community’s cooperation and patience as we navigate this very complex situation is appreciated.

Environmental Testing/Remediation:

The environmental evaluation at Greenwich High School is ongoing. Over 300 soil samples have been taken to date.

Early analysis reflects levels of PCBs from ‘non-detected’ to various levels in defined areas above the applicable cleanup standards. The Environmental Consultant (DTC) is developing an interim remediation plan in order to address the areas where contaminants were detected above the standards in order to open more of the fields. The applicable Federal and State cleanup standards for PCBs in soil is 1 milligram/kilogram (mg/kg). The attached figure depicts the PCB results obtained to date for shallow soil across the athletic fields. Other contaminants including arsenic and chlordane were detected at concentrations exceeding their respective cleanup standards in localized areas within the fields.

GHS West Parking Lot:

The removal of the contaminated piles of dirt in the west (back) parking lot and the restoration

of that lot for use will take at least 3-4 weeks. The investigation, removal and remediation of the contaminated soil is overseen by Federal, State and Local environmental and health officials, as well as two entities separate from the contractor licensed to remove the contaminated soil and remediate the site. There will be ongoing air-monitoring to

ensure the safety of all students, staff and workers during the soil removal process.

Health & Safety:

The Connecticut and Greenwich Departments of Health have provided information on PCB’s in the documents attached and posted to the web site. Exposure to the risks of PCB’s result from direct contact, inhalation, and/or ingestion. The District, Town and Building Committee are working closely with State and Federal Environmental and Health agencies/departments in order to minimize possible exposure. Air-monitoring has been ongoing both within and

outside of the building and will continue during the soil removal process. Thus far air monitoring has not detected any levels of PCB’s above standards. Fields and Parking lots will not be re-opened without the approval of the Local, State and Federal agencies involved.

The information that we have received to date tells us that no PCB’s have been detected in the ambient air, so exposure would be limited to contact with contaminated soil. While testing is still ongoing, we have been able to determine that most of the PCB’s have been detected either in deep soil borings, or in localized shallower areas around the fields.

The majority of the fields and parking lots have shown PCB’s are at acceptable levels. The Town/District has worked closely with State and Federal environmental and health officials who have approved opening fields as soil sample results are received and interim remedial measures are implemented to remove defined areas of PCB contaminated soil.

Parking/Traffic/Busing:

Parking at Greenwich High School is restricted to staff only for the start of school due to the removal of the contaminated piles of dirt in the west (back) parking lot and the restoration of that lot for use. It is estimated that this process will take at least 3-4 weeks. Therefore, student parking will not be permitted until further notice.

Plans have been developed to ensure bus capacity and to enhance traffic control measures. If eligible for transportation, please encourage students to take the bus in order to avoid a back up in drop off and pick up lines. If you must drive your children to school, please allow extra time. The start of the school day will NOT be delayed because of traffic.

Please note that parking on private property without permission will result in ticketing and/or towing. Parking on Hillside Road along the school property is permitted parking only and is restricted for staff.

Fields/Athletics:

Greenwich High School

Field #1 or Cardinal Stadium has been re-opened for practice. The Environmental Consultants, Local, State and Federal Agencies are working tirelessly in order to assess the situation, plan for and implement interim remediation efforts in order to properly address the areas of the fields that have been identified with PCB levels higher than the cleanup standard.

The goal is to address fields 3, 4, 6 & 7 in the immediate short-term in order to ready them for the fall sports program.

For the start of the season, practices and tryouts will be held at the Cardinal Stadium, middle

schools, Julian Curtiss School, and/or Greenwich Country Day School fields.

Athletic Department for details. This information will also be available on the District and high school web sites.

Coaches will communicate additional specifics directly to their teams as necessary.

Central, Eastern & Western Middle Schools:

The fall interscholastic middle school program will be delayed in order to cooperate with and accommodate the high school’s interscholastic athletic program. The high school teams will be using the middle school fields for practice after school until such time as the high school fields can be readied for use and re-opened. The goal is to have the fields open at the high school by mid to late September.

School Operations - Start of School:

At this time, school will open for students as scheduled.

MISA Building Committee: The Greenwich High School Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (GHS-MISA) project is moving ahead as scheduled. The North and South parking lots will be completed before the start of school.

Communications:

* Updates are posted to the District and Greenwich High School Web Sites as new information becomes available: www.greenwichschools.org - click on “Updates on Environmental Testing at GHS”.

* ParentLink/Email Communications are sent directly to GPS/GHS families as updates are released and new information is available.

* The Board of Education will receive an update on the MISA project and a status update on the Environmental Evaluation at its August 25, 2011 meeting, 7:00 PM at the Town Hall Meeting Room.

* The next regularly scheduled GHS-MISA Building Committee meeting is September 6, 2011, 7:30 AM, Havemeyer Building.

* The District will host a Open House on September 7, 2011, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at Greenwich High School in order to provide an opportunity for high school families, neighbors, and the broader community to receive an overview of the situation and to ask questions of the various departments and agencies involved.

Background:

In mid July 2011, during the course of the excavation work for the Greenwich High School Music Instructional Space and Auditorium (MISA) project, unexpected soil conditions were discovered in the West (or back) parking lot, adjacent to the fields, which prompted immediate environmental testing.

The site work in the west lot was stopped and the excavation area was contained. The initial tests indicated the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and petroleum hydrocarbons at concentrations above acceptable standards for residential and commercial use, as determined by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), in deep soil in the excavation.

A second round of samples was taken on July 20th and included soil and indoor and outdoor air testing. The results of the air quality tests indicate all selected factors were within acceptable levels. The results of the second round of soil samples confirmed the previous results, which showed concentrations of PCBs above the residential cleanup standard along with low levels of some metals.

On July 29, 2011 the results of a third set of shallow soil samples taken closer to fields 3 and 4, reflected PCBs levels that are above acceptable standards for residential or commercial use. These results prompted the closure of all fields as a precaution until a more comprehensive understanding of the extent of the issue could be determined.

The Greenwich Public Schools/Board of Education, the Town of Greenwich and the GHS MISA Building Committee are working in collaboration to address the environmental concerns of the fields at Greenwich High School.

Licensed Environmental Professionals have been contracted to plan for and conduct more comprehensive testing.

The Town, State Departments of Health and Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have also been consulted

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08/25/11 The Raw Riverside News Feed

A News Report About Riverside, CT

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08/25/11 Greenwich Police Department Has Made An Arrest In The Death Of Christopher Harris, Of Riverside, Who Died At The Age Of 18 On Jan. 8, 2011

William Nelson, 18 was arrested overdose death of Riverside teenager Christopher Harris, who was found unresponsive at his Florence Road home in January.

Greenwich police had an active arrest warrant for Mr. Nelson, who turned himself in.

The GDP charged him with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy to possess narcotics.

The police expect two more arrests in this case.

On January 8th, Christopher Harris was transported to Stamford Hospital after being found unresponsive around 9 a.m.

Christopher Harris Sr. and medics both attempted to revive Harris at the home.

He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 10:25 a.m.

The State Medical Examiner's office ruled in April that Christopher Harris' death was an accidental overdose by acute opiate intoxication.

Four friends, one of whom was Nelson, went to teenaged Harris' home to visit January 7th and during the night they all smoked marijuana.

Mr. Harris also consumed some Xanax that was provided by a third friend at the drug party.

Later in the evening Mr. Nelson drove to New Rochelle, N.Y., with one of the friends from the drug party to buy the painkiller Opana from a street dealer.

Later, Harris and a friend snorted the contents of one of the pills.

Mr. Nelson stated to police that he snorted half of his pill and threw the other half away because he didn't like it.

A third pill was unused.

Mr. Harris went upstairs to bed in his parents home, while the other friends slept off their intoxication in the basement.

Mr. Nelson posted bond and is due in court Aug. 31.

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08/24/11 Longtime Riverside Resident Beat Out 60 Local Applicants To Head The Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce

New Greenwich Chamber exec vows to boost membership

Neil Vigdor, Staff Writer
Greenwich Time

Meet the new face of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce -- Marcia O'Kane.
The organization, recruiting from the nonprofit ranks, formally introduced O'Kane as its new executive director during a Tuesday news conference at Town Hall.

O'Kane is currently president and executive director of the Stamford Senior Center.
Prior to holding that position, she was director of finance and administration of Person-to-Person, a volunteer-driven agency in Darien that helps families in need.....

.....A receiving line of chamber members greeted O'Kane after the announcement, as well as First Selectman Peter Tesei and state Reps. Livvy Floren, R-149th District, and Alfred Camillo, R-151st District.

"I wish her well, and I'm glad she's a resident of the town of Greenwich," Tesei, the town's chief elected official, said in an interview. "Certainly, she knows the town."

Weber declined to say how much the position will pay O'Kane, whose first day at the chamber will be Sept. 12. A person familiar with the search process estimated the annual salary to be in the neighborhood of $85,000 to $90,000.

O'Kane succeeds Mary Ann Morrison, who abruptly resigned in April as the business organization's leader of 11 years. Morrison's title was president and chief executive, whereas O'Kane will serve as executive director. Weber said the chamber looked at peer organizations in communities of the same size and determined executive director was a more appropriate job title.

Morrison landed a job with the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, where she is vice president in charge of membership. She is also spearheading a private fundraising effort to build a Sept. 11 memorial at Grass Island in Greenwich, which would be the second such monument in town.....

...."It's critical that the chamber supports and promotes the business community, both retail and corporate," said Tesei, who met O'Kane for the first time Tuesday.

Asked about what she would do to retain mom-and-pop stores in a retail climate tilting toward national chains and high-end boutiques, O'Kane said she would strive to promote small businesses, whether it be through advertising opportunities or offering coupons.

"We need to work with the small businesses to get that visibility out," O'Kane said.....

Read more:

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/New-Greenwich-Chamber-exec-vows-to-boost-2138197.php#ixzz1VzR9uRPr

08/24/11 The Earthquake That Was Felt In Greenwich Is Still The Talk Of Riverside, Despite The Poor Local Coverage In The Greenwich Time

RIVERSIDE RESIDENTS SAY THE GREENWICH TIME'S LOCAL NEWS COVERAGE IS A JOKE

Hearst Newspapers daily illustrates a point on what’s wrong with much of the “local news media” today.

The Greenwich Time's news gatherers with great access to specific click of the town's news makers and they are inclined to ‘pitch them softballs’ rather than ask the more important in-depth questions.

The good news (pun intended) here is that access is rarely an absolute requirement for solid, in-depth reporting. In fact, with smart research (clue sniffing) and an understanding of the beat they cover a news gatherer can dig deep and drill out the facts to develop a good story with.

There is a reason that the money losing Greenwich Time can only distribute 5,000 to 6,000 papers a day and that the New York Times has a better penetration rate in the area.

Greenwich Time reporters just run town hall and board of education press releases through the spell checker, before hitting the publish button. If the Greenwich Time wants to stop its steady decline, then it needs to get and hit the bricks and talk to the towns taxpayers and parents..

Yesterday Greenwich Was A Buzz About The Earthquake And The Greenwich Time's Website Had No Local Coverage And Regurgitated Connecticut Post Reports Out Of Bridgeport.

08/23/11 CT BREAKING NEWS: Earthquake Shakes Greenwich And The Eastern Seaboard - Where Is The Greenwich Timw? (UPDATED)

02:08:00 PM

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082311-ct-breaking-news-earthquake.html

08/23/11 Greenwich Post Breaking News Alert: Earthquake strikes Virgina, tremors felt in Greenwich - Where's The Greenwich Time? (UPDATED)

02:38:00 PM

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082311-greenwich-post-breaking-news.html

08/23/11 BREAKING NEWS: Indian Point in Abnormal Operating Procedures - Greenwich Could Potentially Be At Risk: Where is the Greenwich Time? (UPDATED)

03:58:00 PM

http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082311-breaking-news-indian-point-in.html

08/23/11 THERE WAS NO EARLY WARNING: Animals at Greenwich Kennel Didn't React To Quake (Updated)

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http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/2011/08/082311-there-was-no-early-warning.html

Hearst Newspapers And The Greenwich Time Only Reguritated AP And Regional News Reports Until About Eight O'clock last night.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Seven Hours Later The Greenwich Time Eventually Filed This Local Earthquake Report......

Earthquake felt in Greenwich

Staff reports
Published 07:55 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2011

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Virginia-earthquake-felt-in-Greenwich-2138081.php

GIVE HIM AN E FOR EFFORT: Hearst Newspaper Editor David McCumber Is A Day Late And A Dollars Short, But He Did Manage To Put This Puff Piece Up As His Lead Story On The Greenwich Time Website.....

Famous Fairfield County

Slideshow: From area natives to former and current residents, see who is famous and from Connecticut

You Just Can't Get A More Pitiful Lead Story Than This ....

Could someone go over and shoot the Greenwich Time and put it out of its misery

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08/23/11 Riverside Residents Are Invited To Join Temple Sholom's Israel Mission Trip

Temple Sholom Mission to Israel February 9th - 19th, 2012 Informational meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00pm Don't miss out on this special opportunity to travel to the Holy Land on a trip led by Rabbi Mitch, Rev. Jim Lemler, and Temple Sholom staff members. Find out more at our congregational Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm. For more information, or to reserve your spot, call Lori Baden, Senior Director of Membership and Programming, at (203) 542-7172, or email lori.baden@templesholom.com. Don't wait! Spaces are filling up quickly! Our trip itinerary is available online by visiting www.templesholom.com

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08/22/11 The Raw Riverside News Feed

News Reports About Riverside, CT

Broomall Rotary Faces AIDS Patch.com ... Laura Lynch of Rome, GA, attending Stanford, Vadim Kogan from Chicago, IL, attending Illinois-Wesleyan, Katie Lund of Riverside CT, attending Stanford, ...

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08/20/11 The Riverside Topix News Message Board: Miles of Memories on 9/11 Motorcycle Ride [PHOTOS]

Riverside - News August 20, 2011 See Riverside Weather Miles of Memories on 9/11 Motorcycle Ride [PHOTOS] (Patch) For more on Sept. 11 events in the state, visit the Connecticut Remembers 9/11 Facebook page .... ... that the sacrifices made by thousands of innocents that day are not forgotten got off to a rumbling start in the Riverside section of Greenwich early Thursday. Hundreds of motorcyclists - many of them law enforcement officers - rolled into ...

08/19/11 The Riverside Topix News Messageboard: Get Out Around Greenwich This Weekend

Riverside - News August 19, 2011 See Riverside Weather Get Out Around Greenwich This Weekend (Patch) Check out these great events around town this weekend: St. Catherine of Siena Carnival of Fun .....

08/19/11 Temple Sholom Weekly E-Bulletin

Temple Sholom E-Bulletin August 19th, 2011 Thursday, August 25th Talmud Study: Radical Rabbis with Rav David Candle Lighting Friday, August 19th 7:31pm Temple Sholom's Worship Schedule Friday, August 19th 6:30 - 7:15pm Saturday, August 20th 9:30am - 12:00pm Sunday, August 21st 8:30 - 9:15am Weekly Teaching by Rabbi Mitch I had the joy of teaching at a recent gathering of the UJA-Federation of Westchester Women's Philanthropy Leadership group, the theme of which was "Family Values." Throughout the past decade, the notion of family values has shaped our national conversation about politics, education, and the system of ethical and moral behaviors that we hope, as parents, to transmit to our children. We readily accept the idea that morally grounded children, who understand the difference between right and wrong, and who fully comprehend the expectations of the society in which they live, ... Click here to see the full version of this teaching. Temple Sholom is going Apple Picking Sunday, September 4th, 11:00am Meet at Silverman's Farm in Easton, Ct Fun for all ages! Pick Your Own Hay Rides Petting Zoo Picnic Area (bring a dairy or vegetarian lunch) RSVP to Michele Strauss (203) 542-7161 or michele.strauss@templesholom.com Click here for more information about Silverman's Farm. Join the Sisterhood! Women of Temple Sholom! Join us for these exciting programs - just a taste of an exciting year ahead: Neshama Yoga, Friday, September 16th, 9:15am Sisterhood will be offering a trial class of Neshama Yoga in Temple Sholom's Youth Lounge. Neshama Yoga, developed by Jackie Tepper, RYT, is a fusion of Kundalini Yoga and Jewish spirituality. It accesses the healing and elevating effects of Kundalini Yoga within a Jewish context. Click here for information about this unique form of Yoga. Mahjonng, Monday, September 19th, 7:00pm Sisterhood will begin its monthly Mahonng evenings for experience and beginner players.Temple members and nonmembers are welcome! Our teacher, Stephanie Buckley, will be available monthly if needed. To play with Stephanie, fee is $10 - limited to 16 new players. You must rsvp to be insured a spot at a table. Please let us know if you can bring a mahjonng set! Look for further information on these and other Sisterhood programs online and in the mail soon. If you have any questions regarding any of Sisterhood programs, please call Phyllis Shapiro at (203) 637-7809 or email her at wigini@gmail.com. AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom present Turmoil and Transformation in Israel and the Middle East Thursday, September 15th, 7:30pm Featuring David Harris, AJC National Executive Director American Jewish Committee Executive Director David Harris offers an insider's perspective on the current climate of change in the Middle East, and its impact on our Jewish homeland. Do not miss this opportunity to hear a compelling and charismatic speaker discuss issues crucial to the life of our Jewish state. Reserve your spot now by contacting Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com or call (203) 542-7165. This event is co-sponsored by AJC Westchester and Temple Sholom in partnership with the Westchester Jewish Council, the UJA-Federation of NY, and the UJA-Federation of Greenwich. Informational Meeting Temple Sholom's Israel Mission Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm Temple Sholom leads a mission to Israel every year. This year's trip will take place in association with The Sholom Center in February 2012. Spaces for the trip are filling up quickly - so don't miss out on this chance to be part of a fascinating and timeless exploration of the Holy Land. If you're interested in finding out more about the mission, please come to our Israel Mission Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, at 7:00pm. Click here to find out more about Temple Sholom's Israel Trip - February 9th - 19th, or contact Lori Baden at (203) 542-7172 or Lori.Baden@templesholom.com. Don't miss our final Summer Study program of the summer: Radical Rabbis Rav David studies the most controversial debates, stories, and figures in the Talmud. Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm The last class will meet on August 25th Join us at the Jewish Network of Young Couples (JNYC) Fall Program Cafe 5772 Gathering to honor the Jewish New Year Saturday evening, September 17th, 8:00pm An evening of music and socializing with friends hosted by Jennifer and Alon Kutai at the home of Elliot and Ruth Bier. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Sarah Fradkin at (203) 204-2567 or email her at jnycgreenwich@gmail.com. In and Around the Community... Florence Melton Adult Mini School in Greenwich, CT is now open. Classes are held on Tuesday mornings, beginning on September 13th, 2011. For further information call 203-552-1818 or register on line at JCCGreewwich.org. Jewish Committee on Scouting - Open House for Cub and Boy Scouts, Sunday, September 18th at 7:00pm, at Hebrew Institute of White Plains, 20 Greenridge Avenue, White Plains. Let your son join in the fun, adventure and skill-building of the Scouts in an environment supportive of Jewish values and traditions from Westchester's only Jewish Boy Scouts Troop and Pack. For more information, visit at www.westchesterscouts.org. Bamitbach means "in the kitchen" and is a kosher food and recipe blog by Irene Saiger, mother of our very own Rav David Saiger. Featuring delicious, seasonal kosher recipes (and some truly delightful writing), Bamitbach is a great resource for cooks and foodies who want to create healthy and delectable dishes for the kosher table. Find out more at http://bamitbach.wordpress.com.

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