Hazak Calendar

• October 13: Hazak Monday in person at VBS and online on YouTube.

  • 10:00am: "Pros and Cons of Prop 50" with Lorraine Lundquist from the League of Women Voters

  • 11:15am: "1924 Immigration Act and Its Impact on the Jewish Community in the US" with Jerry Rishe

  • 12:15pm: Lunch - BYO or Bagels, cream cheese, tuna, salad, fruit, dessert for $10 per person

  • Choice of Hot Topics Discussion Group (12:45pm) or Hazak Torah Study with VBS Clergy (1:00pm)

Click Here for the full Hazak First Semester Program Guide

SCHULWEIS INSTITUTE INTRODUCES
A NEW PODCAST SERIES

Moral Courage: From the Study of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis

This series shares Jewish ideas and conversations --inspired by the works of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis—that make Jewish wisdom more accessible, inclusive and relevant to today’s complicated world. Rabbi Schulweis made Judaism approachable and accessible. He believed that humanity could do divine work in the world, trying to make it a better place. He was a co-founder of the anti-genocide program Jewish World Watch, and said that Jews have a moral responsibility to help those who are suffering, wherever they are. He was also the founding Chair of the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, recognizing Christians who saved Jews from the Holocaust. His is a voice that we need now, as the world is fraught, in constant conflict, with suffering and irresponsibility both in abundance, to give us direction and hope.

An introductory trailer to the series, as well as our first conversations, are now online, featuring an introduction by Mayim Bialik

Listen wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, etc.)

Hazak Needs You!!

For the 2024-2025 year ahead, we need your help to participate and contribute to the following Committees in order to continue to see Hazak grow and thrive. Please review and respond for the groups you would like to be part of.

• Member Affairs Team – join the team to welcome and sustain members, greet participants, outreach to possible members, contact members for special events. Leader: Louise Spitzer

• Hazak Monday Programming Committee – come up with topics and speakers and help organize our ongoing Hazak Monday programming. Co-Chairs Sharon Bressler and Eileen Sudeck

• Hazak Events/Activities Planning – help develop a calendar and program of events and activities such as field trips, tours, Hazak dinners, Jazz Nights, Game Days, exercise class, etc. Leaders include: Joel Hyatt, Lina Carmely, Roz Ross

• Marketing & Communications Committee – work together to support and improve Hazak communications (eBlasts, emails, printed materials) and market and promote Hazak within and outside of VBS. Chair: Brian Link

• Hazak SchmoozeLetter Editorial Team – contribute articles, photos, cartoons, memoirs, columns, or your proofreading skills to keep our fledgling newsletter going. Editor in Chief: Brian Link.

  Email vbshazak@vbs.org to indicate your interest to get involved.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Hazak Annual Membership Fee
$36 for VBS Members
$50 for Non Members

Click here to become a Hazak member