On the calendar

Jan 25

Young Israel of Long Beach

Tu B’Shevat Sedar

Friday night Carlebach Kabbalos Shabbos at 5:00 p.m. followed by a community-wide Tu B’Shevat Sedar based on the teachings of the Kabbalah. Join us for an evening of great food, exotic fruits and wines with guest lecturer, Rabbi Yanay. Rabbi Yanay is a lecturer and mentor for the Beth Medrash Gohova of Lakewood New Jersey and also gives weekly Torah classes in the Tri-State area.

Advanced reservations are necessary and must be made by contacting Rivka Bohan at (516) 749-9099 or via email Rbohan@darchei.org

$20 adult (15 yrs +, $10 per child , 4 yrs and under FREE, $180 sponsor

Young Israel of Long Beach is located at 120 Long Beach Road

Jan 25–27

OU Shabbaton

Young Israel of Plainview

Our Way , OUs Division for the hearing impaired has brought its joyous Shabbaton programs to communities all over North America, open to members of the Jewish community from all backgrounds. Materials and prayer services will be provided in American Sign Language and deaf advisors will assist to create a meaningful, traditional Shabbat experience.

The Shabbaton will include three delicious meals and snacks, interpreted services in the synagogue, a beginner’s minyan, child care, program sessions, and an opportunity to join together with others to live and learn about Judaism.

Saturday night culminates with a family bowling social event at AMF Bowling, 500 Old Bethpage Road in Plainview.

Rabbi David Kastor will serve as the Deaf Scholar-in-Residence. Friday night, he will present a session (verbal and in ASL) entitled, “Green Thumb.” On Shabbat afternoon, Deaf Advisor Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff, will lead a “Thanks to Hashem and Brochos Bee” and Rabbi Kastor will lead the family-fun game of “Jewpardy” (the Jewish parody of Jeopardy).

Rabbi Kastor graduated from Gallaudet University for the Deaf with a B.A. in Computer Science and is married to an Israeli deaf woman, Tchia. Deb and Barry Spindel are the Deaf Hosts of the Shabbaton, who live in Long Island with their sons Michael and Jonathan. TShoshanah and Joe Suissa will serve as the Deaf Coordinators.

To participate, please send a check for $36 payable to Our Way Shabbaton to Our Way C/O Barry Spindel, 22 Forest Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. For further information, contact them via voice/relay phone 516.342.3711 or email Debspin@verizon.net.

A separate registration for bowling is required, by contacting Faigy Zaretsky at poppy55@aol.com or via voice/relay phone at 517.342.3711.

Rabbi Lederfeind can be reached at ourway@ou.org or by voice/relay phone at 212.613.8234.

The synagogue is located at 132 Southern Parkway. Registration is mandatory, and sleeping arrangements are available upon registration.

Jan 26

Brooklyn

Tu B’Shvat

Pinot & Pomegranate: Wine and Cheese and Trees

Roulette Intermedium

509 Atlantic Avenue

$18 in advance/$25 at the door

Live music by Pitom

Dairy Dessert by Adamah Foods

4 cups of wine

Dietary laws observed

Jan 27

Nefesh b’Nefesh Online Webinar

Go North Virtual Expo

Hosted by Michele Kaplan-Green

11:00AM- 2:30PM EST

Go North Virtual Expo

Hear about opportunities in Israel’s north from Nefesh B’Nefesh Go North Olim and staff, in the comfort of your own home.

Webinars will run throughout the day Instructions for Joining the Webinar

To join the Webinar:

1. Go to https://nefeshbnefesh-event.webex.com

2. On the drop down menu on the right side of the screen, click down for Training Center (The default is meeting center)

3. Click “Join Now”.

4. Enter your name and email address.

5. Enter the session password: aliyah

6. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

7. Please login at least 15 minutes prior to the Webinar in case your computer must download program information.

If you are having any issues, please call 1-888-872-2270.

Jan 28

Merrick-Bellmore-

Wantagh Chabad to Host Community Meeting

Hurricane Sandy Victims to Receive Aid and Answers

Chabad Center for Jewish Life will conduct an informational meeting for residents of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh in response to Hurricane Sandy. Chabad has arranged for several Federal services to be in attendance:

• FEMA representatives will be available to discuss individual cases. Bring your FEMA registration number if you have one.

• Resources and filing deadlines for Fema will be discussed

• Bill Niezgoda, Sr. Insurance Examiner, will give a brief presentation about what the Dept. of Financial Services can do to assist homeowners with their insurance issues. He will be available to answer short questions after the presentation.

• You will be able to complete a needs & services application for assistance from Chabad.

“Many in our community have been frustrated because their FEMA applications are still not processed, or their insurance is not giving them the money they deserve, so they are looking forward to a meeting of this kind,” said Mrs. Chani Kramer, co-director of Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh.

The meeting will be held at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 2174 Hewlett Avenue in Merrick (entrance through parking lot on Benson Lane), from 7:30-9:30 pm.

To RSVP or for more information on the meeting, please contact Chana at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life at 516-833-3057, or email programs@ChabadJewishLife.org.

Jan 29

Manhattan

AMIT dinner

Grand Hyatt Hotel

Hundreds of friends and supporters of AMIT from throughout the tri-state area and beyond are expected to attend the dinner originally scheduled on November 4, and postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. All proceeds will benefit the AMIT network of 108 schools and program throughout Israel, which in recent years has grown to encompass more than 25,000 students from kindergarten through junior college.

This year’s honorees are Drs. Francine and Aaron Stein of Englewood, New Jersey, Presidential Leadership Honorees; Laurie and Eli Bryk of New York City, Guests of Honor; and Allie and Alexander Luxenberg, also of New York City, Young Visionary Honorees.

The Grand Hyatt Hotel is located on 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue.

For further information and reservations, please call AMIT at 212-477-4725. Or visit AMIT at www.amitchildren.org.

Feb 2

Woodmere

LIVE FROM EMUNAH, IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!

EMUNAH OF AMERICA- 5 Towns Chapter

proudly presents its 2nd Annual Comedy Event

Sold out last year!

Join for a fun filled evening with good friends and great laughs.

Featuring the comedy of

Ofira Eisenberg: has appeared on Comedy Central’s premium blend

Barry Weintraub: hosted talk radio, anchored sports television

Jon Fisch: host of the popular podcast “In the Tank” Chosen as Comedy Central’s Fresh Faces of Comedy

WHEN: Motzei Shabbos, 8:00pm: Dairy Buffet 9:00pm: Showtime

WHERE: Backstage Nite Club (Woodmere Lanes)

948 Broadway, Woodmere

Couvert : $60 per person

SPONSORSHIPS : $100 Amusing ,$180 Funny, $250 Comical, $500 Humorous , $1,000 Hysterical For Information & Reservations contact: Elana Oved: 516-984-4799 ELANREP@aol. comS

hari Shapiro:516- 413-6927 JAGEALISHUS@ aol.com

Bini Dachs: 917-543-6335 SOAPFAN5@aol. com

Linda Koegel: 516-286-3509 LINDA.EMUNAH@ gmail.com