Calendar for the week of Nov 11, 2011

Nov. 12
Israel Bonds reception
YOUNG ISRAEL OF LAWRENCE-CEDARHURST, located at 8 Spruce Street in Cedarhurst, welcomes Israeli journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi, who will be speaking on at the motzei Shabbat dessert reception on behalf of Israel Bonds. The event is cosponsored by nine other Five Towns community synagogues. The event begins at 8 p.m. For sponsorships and more details, contact 516-569-3324.

Jews in the Civil War
YOUNG ISRAEL OF HILLCREST, located at 169-07 Jewel Avenue in Hillcrest, is showing the film “Jewish soldiers in Blue & Gray” by the National Center for Jewish Film at Brandeis University. The film presents the stories of the 10,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. The free event is cosponsored by State Assemblyman Rory Lancman and Queens Jewish Community Council. The free event begins at 8 p.m. For more information, contact 718-969-2990 or 718-544-9033.

Nov. 13
Friendship Circle for special needs
CHABAD OF THE FIVE TOWNS, located at 74 Maple Avenue, welcomes families with special-needs children every Sunday afrom 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The events comprise of music, crafts, and other team activities. Family members are welcome to participate. The cost is $10 per child. Fro more information, contact Batsheva at 516-295-2478 ext. 13.

Young Israel centennial
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL is holding its centennial celebration, honoring its founders, visionaries and activists, synagogues and commitment to Torah. The event will be at 4 p.m. at Terrace on the Park, located at 52-11 111 Street in Queens. The guest of honor is Yossi Peleg-Billig, with Hy (Chaim) Singer as the man of the year. Young Israel rabbis who have served for more than 30 years will also be honored. For sponsorships and journal ads, contact 212-929-1525 or register online at www.youngisrael.org/dinner.