On the Calendar — 2-13-09

Issue of Feb. 13, 2009 / 19 Shevat 5769

Cedarhurst - The Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst is introducing a Flexible Morning Learning Program, which began on Tu B'Shevat Monday Feb. 9 and will take place every Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. There are shiurim and chavrusas in Chumash, Gemara, Halacha and Chovos Halevavos. Learners can come and go as they please The Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst is located at 504 W. Broadway (off the corner of W. Broadway and Cedarhurst Ave.) For more information, please contact Rabbi Moshe Kaufman at (718) 471-2780 or moshehkaufman at gmail.com.

Hewlett - Congregation Anshei Chesed's annual blood drive will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Yeshiva of South Shore Preschool building. To make an appointment to donate, please contact Pam Bluth at (516) 295-0947 or email pam_dov at juno.com. Walk-ins welcome. The Yeshiva is located at 1170 William Street.

West Hemspstead - The second Long Island Jewish Community Ping Pong tournament will be held on Sunday Feb. 15, at Anshei Shalom, 472 Hempstead Ave. Schedule is 11:00 a.m. adult men, followed at 1:00 p.m. by adult women, teen girls(ages 11-16) and children (ages7-10), and finally at 2:30 p.m. teen boys (ages11-16). The cost is $5 per child and $10 for teens and adults. Prizes will be awarded to winners. You must register in advance. Checks can be made out to Anshei Shalom and sent to G. Ackerman, 316 Redmont Rd., West Hempstead, NY 11552. For more information, please visit anshei.org or call (516) 292-0323.

Hempstead - Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood is hosting a book discussion on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 am. The selection is "Sacrifice of Tamar" by Naomi Ragen, and discussion will be lead by Adrienne Mantis. The location will be 141Hilton Ave. in Hempstead. For more information, please call (516) 592-3108.

Israel - Scholarship applications are now available for the 2009-2010 academic year for those planning to spend the year pursuing Jewish Studies in Israel. The Alisa Flatow Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the family of the late Alisa Flatow who was killed in a terrorist attack in Kfar Darom, Israel on April 9, 1995. She was spending the year studying Judaism in Israel. Applications are available only from our web site: www.alisafund.org. Applications should be submitted on-line. Deadline for receipt of all completed applications is Feb. 15, 2009. It is not necessary for a student to be accepted to a school in order to apply. Questions may be directed to Dr. Wallace Greene, Director, Jewish Educational Services at (201) 820-3911.

Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a Family Show: A Day in the Life of a Book with Author/Illustrator Steven Petruccio on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 2-3 p.m. Using actual sketches and finished artwork, Petruccio will take the audience on a journey through the stages of creating an illustrated book from story to published volume. The cost is $8 in advance ($1 additional at the door). The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call Maddy Levi at (516) 766-4341 ext. 114.

Long Beach - The Young Israel of Long Beach will hold its annual Scholarship Concert on Motzaei Shabbat, Feb. 21 at 8:30 p.m. in the YILB Social Hall, 120 Long Beach Boulevard. The concert will feature musicians Baruch Levine, Acheinu and Shira. The proceeds enable many local children to attend Yeshiva and/or overnight summer camp. Three years ago, following the untimely p'tirah of Bob Chiger z"l, a young member of the shul, it was decided to perpetuate his memory by re-naming the scholarship fund after him. For further information or to order tickets, please call Rabbi Chaim Wakslak at (646) 285-5301.

Malverne - The annual South Shore Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Malverne Jewish Center, 1 Norwood Avenue. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call Elaine at (516) 481-1098.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has scheduled a Therapy Workshop for the LIFE members on Monday, Feb. 23 from 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call (516) 569-6733, ext. 204.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is hosting a book review with Israeli author Gail Hareven on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10:00 a.m. at 207 Grove Ave. Hareven will be discussing her newest novel, "The Confessions of Noa Weber," her first book to be translated into English. For more information, please call (516) 569-6733.

Woodmere - The Young Israel of Woodmere is hosting Arnold Roth as a scholar in residence on Feb. 27- 28, Parshat Terumah. His speech on Shabbat morning, Feb. 28 will be: "Why Do the Media Keep Getting it So Wrong on Israel? Insights from the Trenches." At 5:20 p.m., he will speak on "Civil Society Confronts the Terrorists: Are We Winning or Are They?" Roth's last address will be between mincha and maariv, at 6:40 p.m., on "Terror and its Impact on Israeli Society: An Inside Overview." YIW is located at 859 Peninsula Boulevard. For more information, please call (516) 295-0950.

Cedarhurst - The "Sunday Night Torah Lecture Series" in memory of Shari Siman-Tov z"l is held weekly at 8:00 p.m. at Congregation Shaare Emunah, the Sephardic Congregation of the Five Towns, 539 Oakland Avenue (Corner Oakland Ave. & Peninsula Blvd). Both men and women are invited. Ner Sarah is a network of Torah and chesed Projects in memory of Shari Siman-Tov z"l. For more information, please e-mail nersarah at nersarahproject.com or visit www.nersarahproject.com.

Hewlett - 1 in 9's Hewlett House is offering a wide array of ongoing classes and support groups at the Hewlett House is a community resource center for all cancer concerns, located at 86 East Rockaway Road. A new class, held on Tuesdays, from 10-11 a.m., is a "Mind Body Spiritual Healing Journey" for cancer patients looking to connect to their inner sanctuary. Please call (516) 374-3190 to register.

Manhattan - Are you a responsible orthodox woman looking to make a difference in someone else's life? We are looking for dedicated responsible orthodox women to work on a helpline for survivors of sexual abuse and molestation. Training and helpline are both at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. For more information or to schedule an interview please call Carole Sher at (212) 420-4516.

ONGOING EVENTS

Woodmere - The Young Israel of Woodmere hosts a Torah Conference Call (TCC) program every Monday through Thursday from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by IDT. The schedule is as follows: Sundays, Rabbi Binny Freedman: tastings on the parsha; Mondays, Rabbi Zev Meir Friedman: contemporary hashkafic topics; Tuesdays, Rabbi Kalman Topp: halachic topics of daily life; Wednesdays, Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD: Bentching and halachos relating to benching; and Thursdays, Rabbi Yisrael Kamintesky: hashkafa from the parsha. To participate, dial (718) 732-6924 or (973) 409-3117. Enter the conference ID#: 516 295 0950 and enter the password: 613613#.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a variety of Hebrew classes. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate meets Mondays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner class meets Mondays from 11:50 to 1:05 p.m. The Learn How to Read Hebrew day class meets Mondays from 1:10 to 2:25 p.m. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner night class meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate night class meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The Learn How to Read Hebrew night class meets Mondays beginning 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Each class meets 12 times and costs $200.

Hewlett - The 1 in 9 Hewlett House offers support groups at 86 East Rockaway Road. The groups include: yoga and stress reduction, meets Mondays from 1-2 p.m.; breast cancer support for those undergoing treatment meets Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, and on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m.; knitting circle meets on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.; the writer's roundtable meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon; Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer group meets Tuesdays from 12:15-1:15 p.m. for 8 sessions, facilitated by Jill Alper, MSW, CSW; breast cancer group for the working woman meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and is facilitated by Sue Champlin, CSW. All classes and support groups are a free service. Please call Christine (516) 374-3190 to register.

Glen Cove - The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is looking to expand their Speakers' Bureau and needs volunteers to accompany survivors to speaking engagements, introduce speakers and provide information about the Center to audiences. For more information and to become a volunteer, please call Carol Ragione at (516) 571-8040, ext. 100.

West Hempstead - Bereavement Support Group for widows and widowers will be held every Wednesday in the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. There is a $140 fee. The JCC is located at 711 Dogwood Avenue in West Hempstead. To join, please call Rachel Bruckenstein, LMSW at (516) 766-4341, ext. 131.

Cedarhurst - Every Tuesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a social day program called "Remember When" from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. This program is especially designed for memory enhancement and socialization. The cost includes a full range of therapeutic activities, morning beverage, dessert, and a kosher lunch. Round-trip door-to-door handicapped accessible transportation is available on a limited basis. Registration is limited to ensure maximum benefits to each participant. For further information call the JCC at (516) 569-6733.

Lynbrook - Congregation Beth David has a series of ongoing events. Their thrift Shop is open every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rabbi's Learning Group meets every Thursday evening from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Everything is free and open to the public. Beth David is located at 188 Vincent Ave in Lynbrook. For more information, call Galit Dardashtian at (516) 599-9464

Cedarhurst - Every Tuesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a Parkinson's Support Group. The purpose of this group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families in order to help them better understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence and join in community activities. For further information, please contact Cathy Byrne at (516) 569-6733, ext. 220.

Cedarhurst - Every Wednesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a Cards and Friendship group from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Come alone or bring a friend for a fun afternoon at the JCC. Enjoy meeting new people, good conversation and challenging games. The JCC is located at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst. For more information, please call Lisa Stern at (516) 569-6733, ext. 209.

Woodmere - Every Wednesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) group at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. The goal is to offer a safe haven where clients and family members feel accepted for who they are. For further information, please contact Chana Pfeifer at (516) 569-6733, ext. 213 or Lisa Barnett at ext. 210.

Woodmere - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts the Come Alive Program at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. This program provides an opportunity for homebound older adults to participate in social, recreational and intellectual activities. Kosher lunch will be provided and door-to-door transportation is available on a limited basis. This program runs on a summer schedule. For further information, please call Linda Balch at (516) 569-6733, ext. 211 or Mary Sheffield, ext. 219.

Long Beach - The Friedberg JCC hosts a free caregivers support group which meets the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel of Long Beach, 455 Neptune Blvd. For more information, please call Roberta at (516) 742-2050.

Plainview - The Friedberg JCC hosts a free spousal support group which meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave. For more information, please call Roberta at (516) 742-2050.

Lawrence - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Rainbow School, an after school Enrichment Program for children from Russian families, meets on Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Temple Israel, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY. For further information please call (516) 569-6733, ext. 214.