On the calendar

Mar. 22

Chabad of the Five Towns

On Friday, March 22 at 8 p.m., pre-Passover family Shabbat dinner. Adults $25, children 2-11, $18. For reservations call (516) 295-2478 or go online at www.chabad5towns.com

Mar. 23

Chabad of the Five Towns

On Saturday, March 23 after morning services, a pre-Passover buffet lunch. Adults $18, children 2-11, $10; $72 max per family. For reservations call (516) 295-2478 or go online at www.chabad5towns.com

Mar. 24

PASSOVER BULLETIN:

OU KOSHER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EXTENDED 
HOTLINE HOURS BEFORE PASSOVER: 
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 (10 A.M.-NOON), AND MONDAY, MARCH 25 (10 A.M.-1P.M.)

OU Kosher announces special extended hours of the OU Kosher Hotline to assist with Passover preparations—from 10:00 a.m-12 noon on Sunday, March 24 and from 10:00 a.m-1:00p.m on Monday, March 25 (the night of the first seder.)

The OU Kosher Hotline is 212-613-8241.

Mar. 25

Chabad of the Five Towns

On Monday, March 25 at 8 p.m., community Seder at Chabad. Adults $54, children 2-9, $36. For those in need it’s $5 per person sponsored by Jeremy and Elizabeth Kahn. Call (516) 295-2478, email Seder@chabad5towns.com or visit www.chabad5towns.com/seder

Mar. 28

Join NCSY this chol

hamoed at Six Flags Great Adventure

For tickets go to www.ncsypesach.com $35 until March 21, $40 at the gare

Standfour performing live at 3 pm

For group sales call 917-494-7412

For individual tickets call 516 569-6279

Mar. 28

One Israel Fund Chol Hamoed Trip

In the footsteps of the past

Kfar Adumim and the snail secret of the Tchelet dye, resurfacing after 11500 years. Kasr al Yahud, where we crossed the Jordan river with Yehoshua into Israel on Peasach over 3,000 years ago, on to a ‘Regel’ from our earliest days in the Promised Land. Up to Shilo to workshops of ancient weaving and dyeing and the new Seer’s Tower sound and light show. Tour the Tel where the Mishkan stood during the Shoftim and then end at the award winning Shilo Winery.

Cost for the day-8:30 am—6:30 pm: $55/adult $45 student in Israel or chld under 12. Bring your own Pesach lunch and snacks. Water is provided.

Reservations or info in U.S. Ruthie Kohn 516 239-9202 x10

In Israel Zahava Englard 052-484-6034

April 3

One Israel Fund Isru Chag trip

Blooming in the Western Negev

Netiv A’asara: a view into northern Gaza. Café Cafe in Sderot for a dairy lunch, then to the Black Arrow Memorial, symbol of the region’s vast ‘battle heritage.’ Spring flowers, the fifth century synagogue mosaic at Hurvat Maon. South to the Steel Tower in Kerem Shalom, then to Holot Halutza’s Gush Katif replants, Nave, Bnai Netzarim. Chemdat olive oil, pomegranates and tomatoes in the sand.

Cost for the day-8:15 am—7:00 pm, including lunch: $65/adult, $55/student in Israel or child under 12.

Reservations or info in U.S. Ruthie Kohn 516 239-9202 x10

In Israel Zahava Englard 052-484-6034

Apr 14

Hebrew Academy of

Nassau County

60th Anniversary Dinner

Crest Hollow Country Club

Reservations or information 516-565-5640 x232

Email: dinner@hanc.org

Website: www.hanc.org

Apr 14

Shalom Task Force to Hold Twentieth Anniversary Brunch on April 14

Shalom Task Force (STF)’s Twentieth Anniversary Brunch will take place on Sunday morning, April 14, 2013, at 10 AM at the Sephardic Temple, 775 Branch Boulevard, in Cedarhurst.

STF was launched over 20 years ago to address domestic abuse in the Jewish community. Since its inception, more than 16,000 women have taken the first steps toward regaining their dignity and reshaping their destiny by gathering the courage to call the STF confidential hotline.

The brunch will help Shalom Task Force continue to provide its many services to victims of domestic abuse, including a confidential hotline, legal counseling, educational programs and workshops for engaged and married couples. This occasion will also recognize several outstanding volunteers, lay leaders, and supporters.

Rose Aftergut Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Hylton and Leah Lightman Hakoras Hatov Award

Sharron Russ Dedicated Service Award

Susan Falk Taub Founders Award

Rabbi Dovid Weinberger Rabbinic Leadership Award

Tribute to Zev Wolfson z”l

For more information or to make your reservation, please call 516-773-3399 or e-mail stfbrunch@gmail.com. To learn more about STF’s wide range of services, please visit,

www.shalomtaskforce.org

5 Towns JCC

Unless otherwise noted, all events are at 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst.

Come Alive

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts the Come Alive Program at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Home-bound older adults participate in social, recreational & intellectual activities. Kosher lunch and door-to-door transportation is available on a limited basis. For more information call Mary Sheffield (516) 569-6733 x219.

Israeli Dancing

On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon Israeli dancing with Danny Uziel. Contact Rachayle Deutsch at (516) 569-6733 x 222 or Rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org

Chaverim

On Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., this group brings together Holocaust survivors in a haimish atmosphere. A kosher lunch and limited transportation is also available. Call Lisa Barnett at (516) 569-6733x210.

Zumba Gold

On Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m., Zumba Gold class. Please wear flat-soled sneakers. Call (516) 569-6733.

Tish & Dish

On on Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This innovative program combines Friday mornings with a little taste of Shabbat. It includes music, singing, noshing, and schmoozing in a light, enjoyable environment. For further information, please call (516) 569-6733.