Monday November 20th, Valley Beth Israel will be participating in the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This special community events brings together the local Jewish, Catholic, and Presbyterian congregations for a special service that promotes our shared faith in G-d and our love for humankind. Interfaith services will be held throughout southern California - we hope you will join us in attending our local event which begins at 7:00pm and concludes at about 8:15pm - with refreshments to follow.
The service is a special time for coming together and building good-will. The diverse program features music, words, and songs from many faiths, including a wonderful performance by a children's choir. Whether this will be your first time or one of many, you will learn and experience something new and wonderful about your neighbors of other faiths. And you'll get to meet and visit with some of them as you enjoy light (and Kosher) refreshments after the program.
This year's theme is "In the Image of God" reminds us "do not oppress the orphans, widows or strangers among you". Leaders of Panorama Presbyterian Church, St. Genevieve Catholic Church, and our Temple, Valley Beth Israel, along with special guest Rev. Ken Craft of the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission all participate in leading this community event.
The event works to provide support to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, www.hopeofthevalley.org. Free-will offerings of non-perishable food, clean used clothing, and monetary gifts will be collected.
Congregations of Valley Beth Israel, Panorama Presbyterian Church, and St. Genevieve Catholic Church come together as congregants for this interfaith event. This year's event will be hosted by our very own Valley Beth Israel Temple. Please come and show your support for your synagogue and your fellow man at this fantastic event.
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