Jewish Star Calendar

THURSDAY MARCH 13

LUNCH & LEARN with Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of YI Woodmere. Traditions Restaurant, 302 Central Ave., Lawrence. 12:30-1:30 pm. $12 lunch. Alan Stern 516-398-3094.

SAT NITE AND SUNDAY

MARCH 15-16: PURIM

Megillah readings around town, consult your local synagogue. Chabad Center of the Five Towns, Megillah readings on the hour, March 15, from 9 pm to midnight. March 16: Shacharit 7 am, Megillah 7:30 am; Shacharit 8:15 am, Megillah 8:45 am; Shacharit 9:30 am, Megillah 10 am, then every hour from 11 am to 6 pm. 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst.

TUESDAY MARCH 18

EMUNAH BOOK REVIEW. Esther Phillips Chapter of Emunah in Far Rockaway will present a book review by Rebbitzen Shirley Pelcovits on “Like Dreamers,” by Yossi Klein Halevi. At the White Shul, 728 Empire Ave, Far Rockaway. Refreshments. Free. Contact Alice Friedman, Chairman of the Board, 718-868-3853.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 19

ISRAELI DANCE. Learn with Danny Uziel and be comfortable dancing with the very best. Intermediate to advanced levels. Every Wednesday, 10 am to noon. $10. JCC of Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 516-569-6733 x222.

LINKEDIN 1. You’ve heard the buzz about LinkedIn — this workshop will cover the basics of how to use it. We will offer a step-by-step guide to creating a profile, uploading contacts and beginning to network online. 11 am to 1 pm. Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills. 516-484-1545 x21.94.

SAT NITE AND SUNDAY

MARCH 22-23

HAFTR HIGH SCHOOL PLAY. ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,’ HAFTR H.S. Auditorium, 635 Central Ave., Cedarhurst. March 22, Motzei Shabbat 9 pm, Sunday March 23 5:30 pm. Tkts in advance $15, at door $20. For more info: 347-580-3807, or call Leslie Gang 516-569-3370 x110.

TUESDAY MARCH 25

62ND ANNUAL BETH SHOLOM GALA honors Jenny and Mordy Lent and Rabbi Kenneth Hain on his 25th anniversary year as Beth Shalom’s rabbi. 5 pm. For info and reser- vation call 516-569-3600 x21.

WOMEN AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS with Michal Horowitz. Gain special insights through fascinating facts and beautiful stories. Today’s session, covering Passover, is second of a series. $15 ($15,per class). 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 516-569-6733 x222.1.

SKA-HALB BLOOD DRIVE. Stella K. Abraham HS for Girls and Hebrew Academy of Long Beach PTA Blood Drive. Each donation will help to save up to three lives; your community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! Bring ID with signature or photo, minimum weight 110, age 16 to 75; for medical eligibility questions call 800-688-0900. 8:45 am -8 pm. SKA HS, 291 Meadowview Lane, Hewlett. For more info, Cindy Adler 516-695-0231 or Lynn Grushko 516-819-8229.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

WHITE SHUL DINNER. 92nd anniversary event honors David and Tzivy Kopelowitz, guests of honor; community service award to Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender; lifetime achievement award to Sidney Lipstein. 6:30 pm reception, 7:15 pm dinner. $360 per couple. RSVP to 718-327-0500 x3. 728 Empire Ave., Far Rockaway.

SATURDAY MARCH 29

JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAM OF LONG ISLAND ANNUAL DINNER. (JEP) Motzei Shabbat, 9:30 pm Lawrence Yacht and Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence. Call (516) 374-1528 for information.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 2

ETZION FOUNDATION. Annual Dinner. Keynote address by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis ‘76, Chief Rabbi of United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. Grand Hyatt Hotel, Park Avenue at Grand Central, New York City. Buffet Dinner 6:30 pm, Program 7:30 pm. For information go to www.thegushdinner.org or contact Etzion Foundation (212) 732-4874.

ONGOING ART EXHIBITS

SHOAH ART. “Art as Conscience: Holocaust Art of Aaron Morgan,” through March 16 at Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove, 516-571-8040. 516-571-8040 x105.

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