2002
August 2002
Thursday 1 August 2002
Thu 1 Aug. The need for volunteers in Israel is critical. Work crews perform 25 hours per week of valuable community service. The schedule includes sightseeing trips and classes. Volunteer programs available all year. People can come when they want and stay as long as they want. Open to all age-groups, from 20 and up. In conjunction with the Israeli government. Jerusalem. 1-888-LIVNOT-0. Livnot U'Lehibanot - [website][email][events]
Sunday 4 August 2002
Sun 4 Aug. Learn FROM THE World'S MOST Knowledgeable Experts Moshe Shaltiel-Gracian - Tracing a Davidic Line from Babylon to the Modern World Jeff Malka [ Wrote book and Created the 2 largest websites on the subject] - Sephardic genealogy - an overview Arnold R. Tolkin - How to prepare for a trip, visit shtetls, and get access to important archival information, Judith R. Frazin - How to Find 19th-Century Polish-Language Records and Unlock Their Secrets Daniel Schlyter [Specialist at Family History Library] 1. Harry, Hirsch, Hersz, Tzvi: Why your ancestor had so many names
2. Researching Your Jewish Ancestry in the Austro-Hungarian Empire 3. Locating the Ancestral Home of Central & Eastern Europe 4. Reading Polish Vital Records of Russian Poland
Alexander Beider. Sheraton Plaza, Rockville. Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington - [website][events]
Sunday 25 August 2002
Sun 25 Aug, 11 am-5 pm. This year’s Jewish Festival offers all new fun activities, entertainment and vendors A highlight of the day will be the new Artist Market featuring talented artists from the Southeast. Make shopping selections from ceramics, glassworks, paintings, whimsical & fun furniture, decorative jewelry, mixed-media designs, metal art, soft sculpture, folk & yard art, unique children’s gifts and other distinctive creations. All artwork has been juried and hand selected for your enjoyment. In addition to the Artist Market, there will be six hours of continuous entertainment on our main stage including Israeli dancing, singers, puppet shows, storytelling, clowns, jugglers, face painting & caricature artists; a Rescue Vehicle Showcase; Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Dunwoody. 770-396-3250 x345. $8 fam / $5 ind. Mjcca Young Singles - [email][events]
Friday 30 August 2002
Fri 30 Aug. Open to professional artists 21 and over. All 2-D and 3-D fine art work except installation or video work are eligible,including but not limited to: sculpture, painting, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, Judaica, book arts, photos, prints. All work must relate to the Torah. Artists are invited to submit slides for up to three works. Sponsored by the Ed Padow cultural Arts Fund. Prizes for the three best in show of $1000.00, $500.00, $250.00. Entries due August 30. Opening reception Saturday, November 2. 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, 21045. 410-730-0075. $25. Columbia Association Columbia Art Center - [website][email][events]
Saturday 31 August 2002
Sat 31 Aug, 8:30 pm. At Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St, NW Washington DC. (Metro: Cleveland Park). Enjoy light refreshments in a special coffee hour for young professionals, then and usher in the High Holy Days with "Hush of Midnight: An American Selichot Service". Hundreds attend every year. Why not
get ready for the holidays and meet some new people at the same time Call 202-362-4433. Free. Washington. Harley Liebenson, 301-881-0100 ext. 6753. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington - [website][email][events]