Van Cortlandt Jewish CenterNews and Notes
Here's this week's edition of the VCJC News and Notes email. We hope you enjoy it and find it useful!
Reminders
- ShabbosShabbos information is, as always, available on our website, both in the information sidebar and the events calendar.Here are the times you need:Shabbos Candles Friday 9/27/25 @ 6:25PMShabbos morning services at 8:40 am. Please join the services if you can do so safely.Shabbos Ends Saturday 9/28/24@ 7:28PMIf you require an aliyah or would like to lead services, read from the torah or haftorah please speak to one of the gabbaim.
- Flying Off the Shelves!Fortunately, we can just keep printing the VCJC Memories calendar. So, order yours today!Read all about it on our blog. You can order it from the forms on the blog post.Available for just $18, this calendar offers more than just a way to mark the days—it’s a way to stay connected to the VCJC community. The cover page can be personalized with a custom message, making it a thoughtful gift for Rosh HaShanah, birthdays, anniversaries, or other celebrations. Whether for yourself or a loved one, it’s an excellent gift for anyone with a special connection to VCJC.Celebrate the New Year by cherishing the old memories and making new ones with this special calendar!
- Lulav & EtrogimIf you want to participate in a bulk order with the VCJC for your own, you must place the order by 9/30. Let President Harris know. Pricing and options are available on https://esrogwarehouse.com/
- Space for rentThe VCJC has space available for short term rentals. If you, or anyone you know, needs either office or event space, please let us know or let them know, or both. You can review the information on our blog post.
Shop at the VCJC Online Affiliate Store!
Reminder: we negotiated a discount on Sukkahs from an independent vendor. The discount is higher than any other discount they offer, to the best of our knowledge. Save 12% at SukkahMart.com by using the coupon code VCJC12. Tell everyone you know! (Especially those that need a sukkah or schach.) See more on our Holiday Sales page.
We've also managed to get a coupon for a 10% discount on Panoramic Sukkah walls (from The Panoramic Succah of course). It does not apply to Sukkah kits, schach, or shipping. However, if you buy a kit, call them (1-888-414-1575) and they will apply the coupon to the wall portion of your kit.
The coupon is VCJC10. Apply it on checkout.
We’ve posted several member-recommended books on the Sabbath Sales page and have several more recommended titles we will be posting - take a look, then take a read.What makes our store special is that some items are recommended by members of the VCJC community themselves and all items have been reviewed and represent curated selections.
The store is still a work in progress—so while there are many empty spaces at the moment, we’re actively building it out and adding new items to serve you better. We welcome your suggestions and feedback as we continue to expand our offerings! Think of the empty spaces as things you will want to look at later.
On the VCJC Shopping Blog, we post about specific areas of interest and spotlight exciting new products. The blog is a great resource for discovering special finds.Visit the VCJC affiliate store through our website today,and help support the Center while finding great products for yourself or loved ones!
- We have a Rollator style walker availableIt has been donated to the VCJC. If you need one, let us know. We’d appreciate a donation for it.
- Rosh HaShannah timesErev Rosh HaShannah, October 2nd Candle Lighting 6:17pmRosh HaShannah First day October 3rd Candle Lighting After 7:18pmRosh HaShannah Second day October 4th Candle Lighting 6:14pmFriday night October 4th
Shabbat October 5th Shacharit 8:40am
Shabbat Ends 7:17pm
October 6th Fast Begins 5:46am Fast Ends 7:13pm
See the October Center Light for services times and shofar estimated times
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