On the Calendar 11-07-08

Issue of Nov. 7, 2008 / 9 Cheshvan 5769

Kristallnacht Commemorations

Cedarhurst - The Beis Midrash of Cedarhurst (The Shteibel) and Rabbi Dovid Spiegel will host a program on Sunday, November 9 being co-sponsored by Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (The Red Shul) and Agudath Israel of the Five Towns at 7:30 p.m., featuring guest speaker Rabbi Yaakov Feitman of the Red Shul. The program will be held at the Shteibel on West Broadway and Cedarhurst Ave. Admission is free and all are welcome. There will be separate seating for men and women. Lawrence - Congregation Beth Sholom and Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst are hosting "Remember Then & Now: Kristallnacht 1938-2008 on Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom at 390 Broadway. The program will feature "Into the Arms of Strangers," an academy award winning film with an introduction by Belle Silverstein. Parents & children are urged to see this powerful story of the Kinder-transport which was a result of November 9, 1938. There is no admission charge for the event. For more information, please call (516) 569-3600. Long Beach - The Holocaust Memorial Committee of Long Island is sponsoring a Kristallnacht Program at 1:00 p.m. at Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers, 1 W. Chester St. For more information, please call (516) 431-7816 or 526-7218. Long Beach - Do your holiday shopping early at the Friedberg JCC-Long Beach branch on Sunday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be something for everyone — jewelry, personalized children's gifts, custom picture frames, Israeli silver jewelry, cosmetics, accessories, personalized note cards, toys, chocolate and more! The JCC is located at 310 National Blvd. in Long Beach. For more information, please call (516) 431-2929. West Hempstead - The National Council of Young Israel will present a Regional Synagogue Leadership Day on Sunday November 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Young Israel of West Hempstead, 630 Hempstead Ave. The program will address issues related to the growth and operation of shuls. It is open to Young Israel shuls for free and to non-Young Israel shuls for $18. For more information, call (212) 929-1525, ext. 103 or e-mail mroizman@youngisrael.org. Immediately afterward, NCYI will present an Israel Advocacy Seminar from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. "Winning The War Of Words — How To Become An Effective Advocate For Israel" is the signature program on Israel advocacy of NCYI in conjunction with The David Project — Center For Jewish Leadership. The program is specifically designed to train and educate people about the difficult issues facing the Jewish community. It is free but advance registration is requested, as space is limited. To register, send an e-mail with your name, address, and telephone number to cleibtag@youngisrael.org. For more information, call (212) 929-1525, ext. 100, or visit www.youngisrael.org. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a Veteran's Day Event on Tuesday, November 11 from 2 to 3 p.m. "Listening With Your Eyes" starring Chip Bryant — Vaudevillian Silent Clown creates an artful blend of mime, clowning, juggling, magic, puppetry, and music to create an engaging audience-interactive experience. The event costs $7 in advance and $8 at the door. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 114 or e-mail: mlevi@friedbergjcc.org. Oceanside - The Young Israel of Oceanside will host a book club meeting on Tuesday, November 11 on "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. YIO is located at 150 Waukena Avenue. For more information, please contact Phylis Buchwald at pbuchwald@tsgins.com. Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is hosting a lecture and discussion with author Barbara Kessel about her book, "Suddenly Jewish, Jews Raised as Gentiles Discover Their Jewish Roots," on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. The fee for this event is $5. For further information please call (516) 569-6733. Manhattan - The Mel and Phyllis Zachter Institute for Advanced Professional Education of OHEL presents a full-day conference for professionals, parents and advocates supporting individuals with autism on November 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Baruch College in Manhattan, 55 Lexington Ave. and the corner of 24th St. (Newman Conference Center, 14th floor, room 220). Presenters will include Jordan Ackerson; Paula Kluth, PhD; Lisa Lieberman, LCSW; Valerie Paradiz, PhD; and Elijah Wapner. For more information or to register, please visit www.ohelfamily.org or call (718) 851-6300. Woodmere - The Young Israel of Woodmere, in an event sponsored by StandWithUs, is hosting Itamar Marcus on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Marcus, the founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch — a world renowned organization that monitors Palestinian Authority's media and schoolbooks — will present his most recent findings. The event is free and open to the public. The Young Israel is located at 859 Peninsula Boulevard. For more information, please contact Avi Posnick of StandWithUs at (212) 398-2524. Oceanside - South Nassau Communities Hospital and head and neck cancer specialist Dr. Rajiv Datta and Dr. Louis Rosner, Ear, Nose, Throat specialist, will provide free head and neck cancer screenings on Friday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital's Conference Center, located at One Healthy Way in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 632-3350. Oceanside - The Young Israel of Oceanside welcomes Rabbi Dr. Shnayer Z. Leiman as a Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence on Nov. 14-15, Parshat Vayera. Rabbi Leiman, a professor of Judaic Studies, will speak on topics in Jewish History and Literature. Following a community Friday night dinner, he will lecture on "The Bible and the Talmud in Light of Modern Archaeological Discovery." The topic of a Shabbat morning lecture will be "Did the Maharal of Prague Create A Golem?" and during Seudat Shlishit he will focus on "The Emden-Eibeschutz Controversy." The YIO is located at 150 Waukena Ave. For more information, call the shul at (516) 764-1099. West Hempstead - Congregation Anshei Shalom welcomes Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss as a Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence on Nov. 14-15, Parshat Vayera. Rabbi Weiss is the Rav of Agudath Israel of Staten Island. His topics will include "Sweetening our marriage;" he will also give a daf yomi shiur at 3:15 p.m. on Shabbos afternoon. For information and how to become a sponsor of the event please call Congregation Anshei Shalom at (516) 489-8112. Lawrence - Meryl and Sam Futersak will host "Kiruv in Hollywood," an evening in honor of the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway, on Motza'ei Shabbos, November 15, at their home at 28 Auerbach Lane, in Lawrence. The guest speaker is Rabbi Daniel Mechanic, a musmach of Rav Pam zt"l, and head of Project Chazon, an organization dedicated to strengthening yiddishkeit in Yeshiva high schools. Rabbi Mechanic has inspired a number of Hollywood personalities in his career in kiruv and his charismatic personality amazes his listeners as he makes them laugh and think in earnest. Join us for an evening filled with delicious food, great company, and inspirational entertainment. For more information and to make a reservation, please call the Yeshiva office at 718-327-7600 or email yfr1@verizon.net. Oceanside - A free seminar, "New Insights About Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer," will be held at South Nassau's Conference Center on Sunday, November 16 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be hosted jointly by South Nassau Communities Hospital, the 1 in 9 Hewlett House and Myriad Genetics. For information about registering for the seminar, call South Nassau's Oncology Program at (516) 632-43310 or 1 in 9 Hewlett House at (516) 374-3190. Registration information may also be obtained by sending an e-mail to oncology@snch.org. Far Rockaway - Canfei Ruach, Wings of the Spirit, the Israeli duo of Tirtza Singer and Chana Sofia Yaffe is touring the United States and will perform on Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at 626 Alonzo Rd. Canfei Ruach aims to connect today's Jewish woman with her ancestral matriarchs through the universal language of song and music, uplifting women's hearts and spirits through inspirational tales, emotional drumming and movement, and biblical song accompanied by guitar, keyboard and harp. Tickets cost $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Sponsorships are available from $36 to $100, with a portion of the proceeds given to tzedakah. For more information, please call Leyna at (516) 263-4311 or visit www.wingsofthespirit.com. Plainview - Hebrew Academy of Nassau County is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 17 from 2:00 to 7:15 p.m. at 25 Country Drive in Plainview. You are encouraged to make an appointment in advance but walk-ins welcome. For more information, please contact the HANC office at (516) 681-5922. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is holding a Veteran's Day Celebration on Monday, November 17 at 4 p.m. The program will begin with an Honor Guard, followed by guest speaker Captain Donald Caetano of the United States Marine Corp, a 30-year veteran. We will also be dining on a buffet dinner. After dinner there will be a live USO show, featuring the Joey Armino band. The group will perform a salute to veterans, and live music including everything from the Supremes to Frank Sinatra. The cost is $40 per person. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 111 or e-mail slederman@friedbergjcc.org. Lawrence -The JCC of the Greater Five Towns announces the beginning of a new Phase I Bereavement Support Group for anyone who has lost a spouse within the past year. This six-week group will begin Tuesday, November 18, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., at Temple Israel of Lawrence, 140 Central Avenue. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Lisa Stern, LCSW, at (516) 569-6733, ext. 209. Woodmere - Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center presents a COPD Support Group on Tuesday, November 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. for people with respiratory disease. Join us for an evening of educational materials, free giveaways and light refreshments. Friends and family welcome. Woodmere Rehab is located at 121 Franklin Place. For more information, please contact (516) 374-9300, ext. 223 East Rockaway - The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section is hosting a holiday boutique on Tuesday, November 18, open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m. and at night from 7 to 9 p.m. You can shop for women's and children's apparel, accessories and items for the home, including jewelry, toys, books, dolls, handbags, watches, leather goods and Judaica. On the same day at 1 p.m., Stephen Axelrod, an actor/playwright, will perform his autobiographical show "Blue Collar Bay." The event is free for members and will be held at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre on 295 Main Street, East Rockaway. A $50 yearly membership fee can be paid at the door. For more information, please call Rhoda Glenn at (516) 569-3660. Merrick - The Friedberg JCC, Merrick/Bellmore branch is hosting an event, "The Road to Health: Starting Children on the Nutrition Superhighway on Wednesday, November 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., as part of their Parenting Resource Network. Come learn tricks to make food fun for young children, avoid the increasing trend toward childhood obesity, get kid-friendly recipes and help children develop healthy eating habits. The event is free and open to the community and will be held at the Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. For more information, please call (516) 240-6018. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting a Lunch & Learn series, beginning on Wednesday, November 19, featuring guest speaker Doug LeBlang, a graduate of the University of Boston. Session I will be on "Van Gogh: Madman or Genius." Session II on Wednesday, December 3, will focus on "Leonardo Da Vinci: Embodiment of the Renaissance." Session III, on Wednesday, December 17, will be on "Diego Rivera: Voice for the Oppressed." Each lecture will start at 12 noon. Prior to each lecture, a dairy lunch will be served. Registration is required one week prior to the event. The cost is $60 for all three sessions or $21 per lecture. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 111 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org. Long Beach - The Young Israel of Long Beach is hosting a Chanukah mall on Wednesday, November 19 from 7 to 10 p.m.. There will be personal shoppers, a glatt kosher food court, raffle prizes, and a large assortment of vendors offering Judaica, jewelry, toys, clothing and more. The event will benefit the Sisterhood of the Young Israel of Long Beach. The shul is located at 120 Long Beach Blvd. For more information, please call (516) 431-2404 or e-mail ilana@civilizedpeople.com Rockville Centre - Molloy College, in collaboration with FEGS Health & Human Services System will host a Palliative Care conference on Friday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The conference will provide an opportunity for professionals to explore the key principles of palliative care and their application. It will enable attendees to develop greater confidence in the practice of palliative care skills within their own clinical areas and in multi-professional teams. The conference will be held at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Avenue. For more information, please call (516) 678-5000, ext. 6206 or e-mail lcino@molloy.edu. Brooklyn - Shulamith High School will host an open house on Tuesday, November 25 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at 1277 E. 14th St, between Locust Ave and Ave M. The open house will be held on the 3rd floor, in the school lunchroom. Come learn about the warm environment, the students, the staff, the curriculum and our college preparation. For more information, please call (718) 338-7154, ext. 20. Cedarhurst - Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi (The Red Shul) will resume a weekly late night seder each Thursday night in the shul at 395 Oakland Avenue, beginning Thursday, November 30, and running until Pesach. The seder will begin at 10:30 p.m. and conclude at 11:30 p.m., followed immediately by Maariv. Learning will be b'chavrusa or solo, and chulent will be served. For more information or for assistance with chavrusas, please e-mail Eli Moskowitz at moskow@dpw.com. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC invites you to an evening of Laughter, Latkes & a Special Film Screening of "Making Trouble" on Monday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. "Making Trouble" tells the story of six of the greatest female comic performers of the last century including Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, and Wendy Wasserstein. The film, produced by the Jewish Women's Archive, is filled with interviews and rare footage. The cost is $8 and advance reservations are recommended. Light refreshments will be served. The JCC is located at 15 Neil Court in Oceanside. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 114 or e-mail mlevi@friedbergjcc.org Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is hosting an event, "The Road to Health: Starting Children on the Nutrition Superhighway on Monday, December 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., as part of their Parenting Resource Network. Come learn tricks to make food fun for young children, avoid the increasing trend toward childhood obesity, get kid-friendly recipes and help children develop healthy eating habits. The event is free and open to the community and will be held at the Friedber JCC, 15 Neil Court. For more information, please call (516) 240-6018. Cedarhurst - Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter will be speaking on Jews and Islam at the closing session of the Five Towns Jewish Council Adult Education Program on Tuesday December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sephardic Temple. The annual 5TJC Adult Education Program is currently held each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. Participating local rabbis and educators include Bruce Ginsburg, Steven M. Graber, Kenneth N. Hain, Arnold B. Marans, Jay H. Rosenbaum, Mira Rosenfeld-Sennet, Yehuda Septimus, Elliot Skydell, Sholom Stern, Paula Winnig and Kalman S. Topp, all lecturing on diverse topics. A contribution for all sessions is $50.00. Each session is followed by a collation. For more information, please call Eli Hirmes at (516) 295-0359. Oceanside - The Friedberg JCC is offering a day trip on Thursday, Dec. 11 to the newly renovated Queens Theater in the Park for the new smash hit comedy, "The Men of Mah Jongg." Prior to the show, we'll enjoy a three-course luncheon with wine at the French bistro, La Baraka. Please register by Nov. 20. The cost is $120. For more information, please call (516) 766-4341, ext. 111 or e-mail drosen@friedbergjcc.org. West Hempstead - A book and music sale will be held on Friday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday evening, December 13, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, 711 Dogwood Avenue. Donations of books, LPs, and 45 rpm records are needed. For more information, please call the synagogue office at (516) 481-7448 or e-mail edleah@aol.com. Mineola - The 16th Annual Chanukah Telethon, hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad and Mickey 'B' will air its "Chabad's Got Talent" live finale on Sunday, December 14 from 7 to 11 p.m., broadcast on WLNY TV55 and on the web. The audition deadline is November 5. To be considered for a try-out, please send a picture, brief bio and a DVD/ cassette tape of your talent to Chabad's Got Talent, c/o NCFJE Chabad Telethon, POB 1579, Mineola NY, 11501. All proceeds from the event go towards charity. For more information, please contact Rabbi Perl at (516) 739-3636 or rabbi@rabbiperl.com. 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. 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. Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a variety of Hebrew classes. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate day class will meet Mondays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner day class will meet Mondays from 11:50 to 1:05 p.m. The Learn How to Read Hebrew day class will meet Mondays from 1:10 to 2:25 p.m. The Conversational Hebrew Beginner night class will meet Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The Conversational Hebrew Intermediate night class will meet Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The Learn How to Read Hebrew night class will meet Mondays beginning 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Each class meets 12 times and costs $200. 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. Hewlett - The Hewlett House offers free ongoing cancer support groups and classes. The yoga and stress reduction group meets on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The breast cancer support group for those undergoing treatment meets on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The knitting circle meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The writer's roundtable meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Pre-registration is required for all events. The Hewlett House is located at 86 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett. For more information, please call Christine at (516) 374-3190. 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. 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.