Youth, Adult, & Family Programming Updates

There's a lot going on for all ages! Please also have a look at the first item, a message from Avi Frier.

There's something here for everyone...

Here's a list of what you'll find in this message:

•  A Message From Avi Frier 

•  Stay on top of Whatsapp @ YIH

•  Bnei Akiva Snif is back! - Every Shabbat at 5pm, grades 1-5 

•  V'Shinantam Kickoff - Saturday Night, Nov 13, 6:45pm 

•  LATKE Night! - Sunday, Nov 14, 6pm 

•  3rd Annual Carpool Rally - Saturday Night, Nov 20, 8pm

•  Cash in your Frequent Frier Miles - The Prize Store is open Nov 20. 

•  Chanukah Poker Tournament - Wed. night, Dec 1

•  Dolphins vs Giants Chanukah Tailgate Party - Sunday, Dec 5

•  YIH BizConnect Breakfast - Tues, Dec 7, 7:30am

•  Winter Break Adventures - Jan 20-28 - Registration is now open!

•  Wait! There's More! - A peek at what else is coming up...

If you can only see text in this email, you'll miss all of the info about these great events.
Click the URL below to view this email in your browser with all of the pretty graphics:
https://www.yih.org/news

 A Message From Avi Frier 

October 29, 2021
Erev Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah

I would like to begin by thanking everyone who attended last week's Prayer Vigil in memory of Officer Yandy Chirino. The community's show of support was heartwarming and uplifting for those of us who planned the vigil, for Officer Chirino's family and friends, and for the entire Hollywood Police Department. A very special thank you to the volunteers who showed up early and stayed late, led by Adina Ciment and Michal Hoffman.

Now for some new business...

I have been Youth Director in our shul, off and on, since 1994 (my current title of Program Director comprises the roles of Youth Director and Adult Activities Director), and I had the same job at other shuls for six years prior to my arrival in Hollywood. Over the years, I've also held similar positions in Jewish day schools, summer camps, and in NCSY.

Traditionally, the job of Youth Director is one that most see as a stepping stone; very few people in the field have the decades of experience in it that I have. This offers me the unique opportunity to share the wealth in a way that could make a positive impact on thousands of Jews across the country. Toward that end, I have accepted the position of National Program Director for National Council of Young Israel.

In this position, which will officially begin this Monday, I will provide training and support for Youth and Program Directors of Young Israel branches across the United States.

As this is a job that will mostly be confined to weekdays, I anticipate very little conflict with my job at our Young Israel (in fact I hope to use it to pick up some fresh ideas from our fellow Young Israel branches that we can implement in our community), so I intend to stay on at YIH for as long as you'll allow me to do so. 

I look forward to continuing to serve our community as I take on the challenge of helping those who serve other communities like ours in a similar capacity.

Of course, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, whether they pertain to our community or beyond, I'd love to hear them! Simply reply to this email and speak your mind!

Shabbat Shalom,

Avi

 Stay on top of Whatsapp @ YIH

We have launched a request form that will enable you to sign up for YIH Whatsapp groups catering to every age and interest.

Visit yih.org/whatsapp and stay in the loop!

 Bnei Akiva Snif is back! - Every Shabbat at 5pm, grades 1-5 

 V'Shinantam Kickoff - Saturday Night, Nov 13, 6:45pm

 LATKE Night! - Sunday, Nov 14, 6pm 

Registration is open! Click the flyer for details and registration.

 3rd Annual Carpool Rally - Saturday Night, Nov 20, 8pm

Click the flyer to register.

 Cash in your Frequent Frier Miles - The Prize Store is open Nov 20. 

On Shabbat morning, November 20, the Frequent Frier Miles Prize Store will be open in Shabbat Morning Groups. Bring the Frequent Frier Miles you’ve earned to exchange for prizes! All FFMs with your child’s name written on the back will be entered in a Grand Prize Drawing.

Please note: This will be your only opportunity to spend expired FFMs from 2019-20 that were not exchanged due to Covid. 

 Chanukah Poker Tournament - Wed. night, Dec 1

Click the flyer for more info and to register.

 Dolphins vs Giants Chanukah Tailgate Party - Sunday, Dec 5

Click the flyer to register

 YIH BizConnect Breakfast - Tues, Dec 7, 7:30am

More details coming soon...

 Winter Break Adventures - Jan 20-28 - Registration is now open!

Click the flyer for more info and registration

 Wait! There's More! - A peek at what else is coming up...

Here's what's on the calendar that was not mentioned above. See yih.org/calendar for more.

 Thurs, Dec 2, 7pm: Fryin’ with Frier high school Chanukah event.
 Sat night, Dec 11, 6:45pm: V’Shinantam ROCKS
 Sun-Mon, Dec 12-13: NCSY Hate Ends Now Tour in the YIH Social Hall.
 Saturday Night, Feb 5, 8:30pm: Panoply!
 Sun, Feb 13, 6pm: Brotherhood Super Bowl Party

 Follow Us On Social Media

YIH: Facebook @YIHollywood | Instagram @YIHFL

YIH Youth: Facebook @YIHyouth | Instagram @YIHyouth