The GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION and our COMMUNITY’S SYNAGOGUES and JEWISH AGENCIES invite you to join other Miamians on Israel 2012.
Take the trip of a lifetime with us!
BETHERE to enjoy a personally fulfilling journey to our spiritual homeland.
BETHERE to participate in an exhilarating community experience with hundreds of friends and neighbors.
BETHERE to commemorate Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut
(Israel’s Independence Day). Meet high-ranking officials, public-opinion shapers and ordinary citizens. Get a behindthe-scenes look at Israel’s history and future. And have a great time at five fabulous and unforgettable Mega Events.
It’s all waiting for you in Israel, April 22 through May 1, 2012. So pack your bags for a most memorable, meaningful and ... Go to event
Say You Heard My Echo is an evening-length spoken word poetry theater project that juxtaposes fictional narratives of three Asian American women in NYC a decade after 9/11. Their struggles with survivorship and faith prompt them to call on three female religious icons (Mary Magdalene, Guan Yin, and Aisha) for solace and answers as they come of age in a world impacted by war. Rendered with humor and humanity, SAY YOU HEARD MY ECHO questions what remains sacred in times of war while unearthing intersections between feminism, Asian Pacific Islander American identity, and religious freedom. The event is presented on the main stage of the historic Flushing Town Hall in Queens, across from where the Flushing Remonstrance was signed more than 450 years ago, a fundamental document in establishing ... 
Ladies you and your families are invited to celebrate KARWA CHAUTH POOJA AND KATHA
October 15, 2011, Saturday From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Karwa Chauth is one of the most awaited ritual and festivals of North India. It is celebrated by
married women mainly. On this day, they keep a fast for the long life, well being and prosperity of their husbands and participate in special katha and pooja ceremonies. Karwa Chauth reflects joy, splendor, brightness and happiness of a married life. The festival also brings friends and families together and provides them an opportunity to socialize with friends and family members, exchange gifts and delicious meals. Come and Celebrate Your First and Continuing Karwa Chauth Pooja at Hindu Temple Listen to the Katha and Join the Pooja Thali circle with your frien ... 
Kali Puja. will be celebrated on October 22, 2011. We have many exciting cultural items in store for you.
The Bangla Band, Bhoomi – Music of the Earth is performing.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Where: Gunn High School
780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Ticket: $40
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HCCC Presents Govardan Puja at 11 A. M. & An afternoon of GARBA TO Live Orchestra at 2.00 P.M By Sharvari Dixit and Party.
FREE – Registration not required/ Bring your own Dandiya
COME and ENJOY the day.
Organized by the Cultural Committee Human Sevices Committee and Youth and Education Committee.
When: November 5, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Shiva Vishnu Temple Livermore Assembly Hall,
1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Contact: Jaya – jvishu8@hotmail.com,
Suman – suman1218@yahoo.com ,
Raghu – raghu525@yahoo.com
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Theme: Unstained (Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27
Highlights of the program/event: Live praise & worship, Games, Skits,Group discussion, Inspiring message, Special songs by other church groups & Win prizes.
Date: November 19th, 2011
Venue: 11345 Norwalk Presbyterian Church, Norwalk, CA 90650
Speaker: Finny R Abraham (Bro. Finny is from Kerala who has an M.Div from Fuller Seminary and is the current EM Pastor of a Korean American Church in Pomona.)
Time: Starts at 1pm followed by Dinner at 7pm
Registration: Free for All
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We invite you to join us for our Thanksgiving Retreat at Radha Madhav Dham in Austin, Texas from Nov. 24th till 27th, under the guidance of Sushri Siddheshvari Devi Ji. Enhance your knowledge of scriptures and improve your devotion to God through interesting and thought-provoking talks, Q&A sessions, Guided Roopdhyan, Nagar Sankeertan and beautiful bhajans, all in the serene and devotional atmosphere of Radha Madhav Dham.
Radha Madhav Dham is the main center of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat in the West, and it was graced by Shri Maharaj Ji’s divine presence in 2005 and 2007.
When: Nov 24th, 12:30 pm – Nov 27th, 12:30 pm
Where: Radha Madhav Dham
400 Barsana Rd, Austin, TX 78737
Phone: 512-288-7180
online registration form.
Join us for the opening reception of Oksana Prokopenko: Exhibition of Mosaic Icons and Paintings on Thursday, December 15th, at 6 pm
Oksana Prokopenko’s works have been acquired into the permanent collections of museums in the USA and Italy. She has been featured on the Russian international TV network, NTV-America, radio, and numerous publications. To quote Margo Grant, the Museum of Russian Art’s director, “The soul of Prokopenko’s work is in her walking that fine line between the transcendent and the ordinary. Prokopenko has achieved sheer brilliance in her deft treatment of the tiny peices in her micro-mosaics. What’s more is that it is done with a rainbow of majestic colors. ”
Prokopenko is a rarity in today’s contemporary art scene. Her focus on detail is akin to that of artist ... 
2012 Sukiyaki Dinner
Historic Japanese Baptist Church will hold its annual Sukiyaki Dinner on Saturday, April 28th. Take out (including curbside service) from 2:00 PM to 7:00PM. Dine in service from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Come and peruse the bake and craft sale tables along with an ikebana display. At 7:00 PM the free Cultural Program begins. Prices are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children age 10 and under. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Japanese Baptist Church is located at 160 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122-5434.
When: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00PM
Where: 160 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Admission: $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children age 10 and under
Phone: 206.622.7351.
Website: www.jbcseattle.org.
Join us on Sunday May 6th celebrate Buddha Jayanti with us at India Community Center. Story telling about the life of Buddha.
When: Sunday, May 6, 2012
Time: 10:30am
Where: India Community Center, CA
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