Jewish Star Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 10

Lunch & Learn

With Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of Young Israel of Woodmere. Weekly at Traditions Restaurant, 302 Central Avenue, off Rockaway Blvd., Lawrence. 12:30-1:30 pm. Buy a $12 lunch, eat and learn. Alan Stern 516-398-3094.

Masada

Saul Fathi discusses Masada and the siege by Roman troops that ended in the mass suicide of the 960 Jewish rebels and their families hiding there. 1 pm. JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. Contact, Rachayle Deutsch, (516)569-6733 ext. 222, rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org.

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Saturday, Oct. 12

Workout & sports auction

Five Towns Emunah and Studio Inna present a Fitness Extravagana. For women: Club-style cardio kickboxing, indoor cycling class, yoga in a private room. For men: Studio Inna Boot Camp. Also: Sports memorabilia live auction. 8:30 pm. $54. For info, assievent@gmail.com. To rsvp, emunah.org/assi.php

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Sunday, Oct. 13

Library breakfast

Levi Yitzchak Family Center/Library hosts its Inaugural Breakfast, chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Lynda Brafman. Community support provides a vital source of revenue, offsetting costs for the library’s exceptional programs and facility improvements; donations also provide membership for families who would not otherwise have access to Jewish books and programs. To donate, visit lylibrary.org, call 516-374-BOOK (2665), or e-mail lisa@lylibrary.org. 564 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. 9:30 am. Call or email to rsvp.

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Monday, Oct. 14

Sholem Aleichem

Author Jeremy Dauber will discuss “Sholem

Aleichem: A Man as Improbable as His Characters,” at the Central Queens YM & YWHA, part of a series presented by the Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library. 1:30 pm. 67-09 108 St, Forest Hills. 718-268-5011, www.cqy.org

Starter Yiddish

A five-week beginners Yiddish class begins tonight at Young Israel of Woodmere. 8-9:10 pm. $45. To register, contact Ruth Solomon at ruthfay18@gmail.com

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Tuesday, Oct. 15

Women only

Rebbetzin Weinberger’s shiur for women resumes today. 11 am. Aish Kodesh, 894 Woodmere Place, Woodmere. 516-374-8596.

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Wednesday, Oct. 16

Judaism and modernity

Judaism’s relevance in modern life is explored in this month’s Torah studies series, each Tuesday night with Rabbi Shimon Kramer. Open to all regardless of levels of Jewish knowledge. Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 2174 Hewlett Ave #101. 8–9 pm. Free (textbook $18). For info call Chaya at 516-833-3057. To enroll, ChabadJewishLife.org/AdultEd

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Thursday, Oct. 17

Baking challah

Women’s Circle challah baking class. Chabad of Roslyn. 7:30 pm. For location and RSVP, call Chaya 845-642-7401.

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Saturday, Oct. 19

Living with children

Scholar in Residence Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, founder and dean of Darchei Noam of Monsey (a school that is noted for its positive child-centered learning environment), founder and director of the Center for Jewish Family Life, and author of “Living & Parenting.” Drasha, 11 am. “Art of the Deal: Negotiating with your Children (and Parents),” 5:30 pm. Congregation Beth Shalom, 390 Broadway, Lawrence. 516-569-3600.

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Sunday, Oct. 20

Upper West Side tour

92nd Street Y presents a walking tour of Manhattan’s Jewish Upper West Side. During the 1930s, a significant number of Jewish refugees escaping Europe moved there to join an already diverse community. Urban historian Marty Shore explores the wealth of cultural history and architecture in this fascinating area, which remains a constantly evolving heavily Jewish area. 10:45 am. Tickets from $35. Call 212-415-5500 for further information and reservations.

W. Hempstead concert

Gala concert at the Jewish Center of West Hempstead. Featuring piano compositions by Debussy, Chopin, Pinto and Mozart, and vocal works consisting of operatic selections, Hebrew and Yiddish Melodies, and Broadway favorites, performed by Audrey Schneider and Arbie Orenstein. $20 (four tickets and name in program for $100). 2 pm. 711 Dogwood Ave, West Hempstead. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Fran Welner, 516-485-1682.

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Tuesday, Oct. 22

Ethics for teens

Teens will consider, “Is It Legit? Steering Your Way Through Everyday Ethical Dilemmas.” Jewish Learning Institute course for teens, six Tuesdays beginning tonight, with Rabbi Yaakov Wilansky at Chabad of Roslyn. Tonight’s topic: Privacy (It’s your parents’ duty to protect you, but does that give them license to read your text messages? Is it okay to spy on your friends? Do you have the right to your own space and privacy?); subsequent weeks will tackle bullying, honesty, responsibility, parents, kindness and forgiveness. 75 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights. $89. 7-8:15 pm. Call 516-484-3500.

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Wednesday, Oct. 23

Torah, Kabbalah, Science

Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin, Ph.D.. explores, “Torah, Kabbalah and Science: Conflict or Confluence? Jewish or Universal? Kabbalah’s Life-Improving Benefits.” 8 pm. Chabad of Roslyn, 75 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights. $10. 516-484-3500.

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Saturday, Oct. 26

Kids’ ping pong

Tournament at Young Israel of North Woodmere. $25 entry. To enter, email PingPong@YINW.org. 634 Hungry Harbor Road.

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Sunday, Oct. 27

Table tennis tournament

Five Towns Table Tennis Tournament. Round 1, 1 to 3 pm. Championship match 5 pm. $35 entry. To enter, email PingPong@YINW.org. 634 Hungry Harbor Road.

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Tuesday, Oct. 29

The Matriarchs

Discussion of our matriarchs continues with “RIVKA: What bothered her about her pregnancy,” led by speaker Michal Horowitz. JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. $15. Contact, Rachayle Deutsch at (516)569-6733 ext. 222, rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org.

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Wednesday, Oct. 30

Fiddler’s route to his roof

92nd Street Y at the Museum of Jewish Heritage presents :”Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof.” Hear why Tevye the milkman, the creation of the great Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem, was reborn as blockbuster entertainment and worldwide cultural touchstone. With Alisa Solomon, author of “Wonder of Wonders.” 7 pm. 36 Battery Place, Manhattan. Tickets from $15. Call 212-415-5500.

Jewish medical

New Jewish Learning Institute course, “Life in the Balance: Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical Dilemmas,” Six Wednesdays beginning tonight at Chabad of Roslyn. 8–9:30 pm. 75 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights. Call for price, 516-484-3500.

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Saturday, Nov. 2

Music on 92nd St

Pianist Jonathan Biss and his mother, violinist

Miriam Fried, join for a program comprised of violin and piano sonatas of Janáček, Schumann and Beethoven. Fried has been recognized for many years as one of the world’s preeminent violinists. 8 pm. Tickets from $35. Call 212 415-5500. 92nd Street Y, Manhattan.

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Sunday, Nov. 3

Art on Lower East Side

Shoshanah Brombacher opens “Colors of Chanukah: The Art of Shoshanah Brombacher,” with a presentation of her works.1:30 pm; part of the all-day Fifth Jewish Heritage Festival. Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center, 400 Grand Street, between Clinton and Suffolk streets.

Jewish Heritage Festival

A day-long exploration of the Lower East Side’s Jewish history, including walking tours, vintage goods benefit sale, and “Gals From the Hood” (a presentation by four renowned guest speakers). Day begins at 10:45 AM at the LESJC Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center, 400 Grand Street, between Clinton and Suffolk streets. Admission for all tours is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors; children age 8 and under tour free. Visit nycjewishtours.org/calendar.htm#101313.

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Monday, Nov. 4

Election eve

Agudath Israel Pre-Election Legislative Breakfast. Featuring Benjamin M. Lawsky, NYS Superintendent of Financial Services, speaking on “New York Banking Law and Enforcing Iran Sanctions,” and former CIA Director James Woolsey on “Security Issues in the Middle East and the Role of Democracies.” 8 am. Downtown Association, 60 Pine St, Manhattan. Pre-registration required: http://conta.cc/19x2IxR

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Tuesday, Nov. 5

Election day

Vote!

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Saturday, Nov. 9

Lesson in deception

Scholar in Residence at Congregation Beth Shalom: Rabbi David Fohrman, senior editor and writer for ArtScroll’s Schottenstein edition of the Talmud, formerly a teacher of Biblical themes at Johns Hopkins University, and author of “The Beast that Crouches at the Door.” Drasha, “Yakov & Esau: How to teach a story of deception to your children,” 11 am. “A Jewish Voldemort? Acher: The Rabbi Who Would Not be Named,” 4 pm. 390 Broadway, Lawrence. 516-569-3600.

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Monday, Nov. 11

Chanukah mall

Annual event featuring vendors, raffles and delicious food defies Hurricane Sandy’s wrath. 6:30–9:30 pm. Young Israel of Long Beach, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Ilana Austin, 516-897-3025.

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Saturday, Nov. 24

Ohel gala

44th Ohel Annual Gala. Guest of honor: Chani and Jay Kestenbaum. NY Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, Manhattan. Reception, 5 pm. Gala, 6 pm. For tickets and journal ads, call 718-972-9338.

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Tuesday, Dec. 3

The Matriarchs

Discussion of our Matriarchs continues with “Rachel and Leah: Two Sisters, Two Wives, One Husband,” led by speaker Michal Horowitz. JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. $15. Contact, Rachayle Deutsch at (516)569-6733 ext. 222, rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org.

75 Powerhouse Road