[NFBJ] NFB In Judaism Convention Activities

[Stewart Prost]

Hello,
Our national convention is just a short 12 days away.  We have two programs
to look forward to.  Our annual meeting on July 4 features two dynamic
speakers.  We will have for the first time an opportunity to celebrate the
beginning of Shabat together as a group.  Here are the complete details for
both events:
Here is the information on our annual meeting as it appears in our agenda:

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. NFB in Judaism Meeting

*Salon 8*

Join us as we hear from Rabbi Lenny Sarko as he shares his Braille Sefer
Torah Scroll. We will also hear from Livia Thompson, Executive Director,
JBI International, on what that outstanding organization is working on. We
will also have some time to meet each other.

Stewart Prost, Chair

This is the first time that we have heard from Rabbi Lenny Sarko.  He is
bringing a Braille Sefer Torah to show everyone.  This hopefully will be
"hands on experience".  He will also talk about his other materials
including a beginning Hebrew training course.  We will also hear from Livia
Thompson, CEO and Rabbi Andrew Goodman, COO, JBI International.  They will
share with us all of the activities that JBI is working on.  JBI will have
a booth in our exhibit hall on July 4 & 5.  Please come by and say hello.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom for those who cannot be
there.  Here is the Zoom information:
Topic: NFB in Judaism Annual Convention Meeting
Time: Jul 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 841 4099 5135
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The second activity is new for our group.  Here is what is in our agenda:
"5:45 - 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Shabbat (the Sabbath)

*Suite 2456*

Join with other Federationists who happen to be Jewish in welcoming Shabbat
(the Sabbath) with perhaps some wine, bread (challah), lighting the Shabbat
candles, and perhaps a short Friday evening service before people go off to
other events."


This is a first time event for our group.  It has been an idea brought up
two years in a row.  Rabbi Sarko has graciously offered to lead a Friday
night service including a short Torah service.  I hope that we can have at
least 10 people (a minyon) for the service.


Please note these activities on either the NFB24 app or on your personal
agenda and plan to join us for these exciting and interesting programs!  I
look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there!
As we are near the beginning of the Shabbat (the Sabbath), I want to wish
everyone the traditional greeting, Shabbat Shalom!

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*Stewart Prost, Chair, NFB in Judaism*
Phone: 757-572-6891
Fax: 757-210-7504
Email: sprost82 at gmail.com