On the Calendar 8-14-09

Issue of August 14, 2009 / 24 Av 5769

Great Neck - Young Israel of Great Neck is proud to host Rabbi Natan Slifkin, the noted "Zoo Rabbi," at the Young Israel as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence on Thursday evening Aug. 13, at 8 PM and for Shabbat, Parshat R'eh, Aug. 15, morning drasha, before Mincha and Shalosh Seudot. Rabbi Slifkin has achieved renown for his work in understanding the complex relationship of the natural world and animals with Torah, taking eager participants on zoological tours and African safari. He has taken on the challenges of Creation and evolution confronting Torah-true Jews within a Torah model, though not without controversy. Check out www.zootorah.com. Come and be both enlightened and entertained! Young Israel of Great Neck, 236 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck  (516) 829-6040.

Cedarhurst - Chabad of the Five Towns will be holding a birthday Shabbat on August 15th for children who celebrate their birthday in Elul. Celebrate their special day with friends, family and cake. At Chabad. For more info:   516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com

Cedarhurst - Chabad of the Five Towns' Friendship Circle Summer Camp begins August 24th and runs to the 27th. Friendship Circle Summer Camp is an opportunity for children with special needs ages 4 and up to socialize, go on day trips, do arts and crafts and much more. Fee is $40 per day or $150 for all four days. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off and pick up at Chabad. To sign up call 516-295-2478 *13 or email Batsheva@Chabad5towns.com

ONGOING EVENTS

Stony Brook- Sexual abuse and abduction prevention educational workshops- Parents for Megan's Law and The Crime Victims Center is now offering age appropriate sexual abuse and abduction prevention educational workshops for children, teens and adults. We'll come to your school or community organization. We've educated over 50,000 Long Island children and parents in public and private schools and in community organization! Call our Helpline for more information or to schedule a workshop today (631)-689-2672

Cedarhurst - The Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst holds a Flexible Morning Learning Program 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 may 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 information, please contact Rabbi Moshe Kaufman at (718) 471-2780 or moshehkaufman@gmail.com.

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). 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@nersarahproject.com or visit www.nersarahproject.com.

Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has scheduled free financial counseling sessions, (ie, credit card debt) through NYLAG (New York Legal Assistance Group) on Wednesdays, beginning July 29, 2009.  By appointment only.  For further information and/or to schedule an appointment one may call 569-6733, and ask for Chana Pfeifer or Judy Goldberg.

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.

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 - 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 - Long Beach Medical Center has a newly formed Gamblers Anonymous group. Meetings are held each Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room D at Long Beach Medical Center, 455 E. Bay Drive. For more information, please call (516) 897-1250.

Long Beach - Long Beach Medical Center's Counseling Center has free weekly Anxiety & Depression walk-in screenings every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. Screenings will include an interview with a mental health professional. For more information, please call (516) 897-1270.

Hewlett - The 1 in 9 Hewlett House offers support groups at 86 East Rockaway Road. The groups include: yoga and stress reduction, Mondays from 1-2 p.m.; breast cancer support for those undergoing treatment, Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, and 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 eight 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. 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. All classes and support groups are a free service. Please call Christine (516) 374-3190 to register.

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.

Lynbrook - Cong. Beth David's 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

Woodmere - Every Wednesday, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a 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.

Long Beach - The Friedberg JCC hosts a free caregivers support group that 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.

Forest Hills -The Sid Jacobson JCC hosts a Cancer Wellness: Strength to Strength group, featuring physical fitness and discussion geared to the special needs of individuals recovering from cancer treatment or actively engaged in a treatment regimen.  Caregivers are welcome. Meets on Monday 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Friday 12:30-1:30 p.m. Located at 300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY. For more information, please call Partners In Community Care, (516) 484-1545, ext .196.