GENERAL ADVICE:
Order candles around Chanukah, but no later than the end of December. This assures receiving the early-bird discount. Get local assembly logistics in place by Purim. Send or deliver the Candles before Pesah. Thank volunteers and follow up by Shavuot.
Here are specific dates to keep in mind.
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September 5 to December 30, 2011 |
Order period for early order discount; LAST DAY TO ORDER IS DECEMBER 30th. |
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December 30, 2011 |
Submit Article to organization’s bulletin or newsletter. |
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February 17, 2012 |
Have a reminder appear in your organization’s bulletin or newsletter, prior to Yom HaShoah. |
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February 29, 2012 |
LAST DAY FOR DIRECT SHIPMENT ORDERS |
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March 9, 2012 |
Submit News Release to Jewish and general local media outlets (printed or web-based groups). |
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March 12 to March 18, 2012 |
If the organization is distributing the candles itself, establish a “packing team.” Coordinate details for postage and mailing candles. |
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March 16, 2012 |
LAST DAY FOR BULK SHIPMENT ORDERS |
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March 30, 2012 |
Give announcement to Rabbi or organizational leaders to remind congregants and members to light Yellow Candle on Sunday evening, April 18th. |
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March 18 to
April 5, 2012
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If organization will distribute the candles by hand, set up delivery squads and establish routes. Determine deadlines for when to prepare the candles and other materials for delivery. Plan around Passover (April 6 – 14, 2012). |
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Direct-mail candles sent out by FJMC will be delivered via standard bulk mail in mid March,
about four weeks prior to Yom HaShoah.
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April 18, 2012 |
Erev Yom haShoah - Light the Yellow Candle after sundown |
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April 19, 2012 |
Yom Hazikaron Lashoah v’Lagvura – Holocaust and Heroes’ Remembrance Day |
Hint: Have logistics volunteers focus on ordering & distribution of Candles. Program volunteers can plan Shoah commemorations involving other local organizations.
