2005

February 2005

Thursday 10 February 2005

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Gala Dinner

Thu 10 Feb, 6:45-10 pm. Unforgettable Evening. With Mr. Dennis Ross - Keynote Lavish Cocktails and Dinner. Music by Chaim Ben Melach and Spectacular Raffel prizes. Congregation B'nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 33431. Micahel Hadar, 561-483-2771. $150 pre-paid. Friends of the Israel Defense Force - [website][email][events]

Saturday 12 February 2005

Special Benefit Screening Of The Business Of Being Born

Sat 12 Feb. Date: Tuesday, February 12 Details: Directed by Abby Epstein, Executive Produced by Ricki Lake.A special grassroots screening of this groundbreaking documentary. Recently seen on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Larry King Live," "The Ellen Show," and being talked about across the nation. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [more][email][events]

Saturday 19 February 2005

Mama Mia's Italian Night

Sat 19 Feb, 7:30 pm. The social hall will be transformed into a vibrant pizzeria with fabulous entertainment and food. All-you-can-eat buffet with the most delicious kosher Italian food in town. Raffles for wonderful gifts, party favors, lots of music for listening and dancing. Proceeds to Sisterhood's Torah Fund. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Eleanor Snyder 352-372-9872, Sharon Vogel 352-332-4167. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Thursday 24 February 2005

First Annual Klezmer Fest

Thu 24 Feb, 7 pm. Exciting Jewish music featuring Gainesville's own "24th Street Klezmer Band" and Virginia's finest young klezmer band "The Vulgar Bulgars". Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. $5-$10. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Sunday 27 February 2005

28th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction

Sun 27 Feb. Chaparral Suites Hotel, Phoenix, 85016. Pat, 602-944-2753. Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona - [email][events]

Seeking the Light: A Jewish Spiritual Practices Retreat

Sun 27 Feb, 10 am-5 pm. Drumming Movement, Chant and Dance and other spiritual practices have invigorated the hearts and souls of Jews for millennia. Join Rabbi Tamara Miller and six spiritual guides for an urban retreat in Downtown DC to explore the enriching practices. Early registration by February 14 cost is $90 for one, $150 for two. After Feb 14: $100/$160 On site: $110/$170. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street, NW (Gallery Place Metro Station), Washington, 20006. Rabbi Tamara Miller, 202-320-6034. Capital Kehillah - [website][email][events]