We are a congregation that cares.  Just in this past month, we helped Plymouth Church host NAM's Interfaith Hospitality Network where we provided food and supervision (staying over night) for three families that included 7 children. Our Senior Youth Group also gets involved by providing a meal and entertaining the children.  Please call Anais Watsky, 291-370-3200, to help with this very important undertaking. 

Our Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Sharff, has started teaching a Jewish Outreach program entitled "Judaism for the Curious" that is open to all people in our community who are interested in Judaism.  All who are taking the class are fortunate to have Rabbi Sharff to present our customs, our heritage, and our faith in a very scholarly and encouraging atmosphere.  Rabbi Rossel organized the class and directed us to secure a grant from the Houston Federation to make this possible.  Please call the temple office if you or anyone you know would like to join the class.

Many of our congregants are filling holiday gift bags for needy children through NAM.  These bags ask you for specific items: a doll, clothing, a book, a toy, etc., for a specific aged child.  NAM needs a lot of help now at this busy season.   Call NAM at 281-885-4555 and you can help, too.

Our Corned Beef Sandwich fundraiser is not only benefiting CJCN it is also contributing a percentage of the net profits to NAM.  Be sure you order lots of sandwiches and treat your neighbors or your office place!

Of course, our religious school students bring tzedakah every Sunday.  You donate to the various funds at temple, and you are donating personally to other philanthropies that mean a lot to your family.

As we light our chanukkiahs (eight-branched menorahs that also include the shammash or worker candle as compared with the seven branched menorah that represents the days of creation), we are thankful for our families, our CJCN family, and our community.  May each grow and prosper in health and happiness.