2007
October 2007
Monday 1 October 2007
Mon 1 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. 718 S. Higgins (the Roxy Theater), Missoula, 59801. 406.728.9380. International Wildlife Media Center - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct. A Muslim, a Jew and a Christian: Three Mothers Struggle Toward Understanding Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner Join three women for a look at their journeys through faith and friendship. In the wake of 9/11, an American Muslim woman sought out fellow mothers of the Jewish and Christian faiths. The group they formed is the subject of their internationally acclaimed bestselling book, The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew—Three Womern, A Search for Understanding. Through fierce debate and dialogue, they inspired in each other understanding of other faiths and deeper relationships with their own. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 1, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LA01-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct. 1301Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, 08003. Administration, 856-424-4444. Katz Jewish Community Center of Cherry Hill - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct to Mon 31 Dec. September 10, 2006 - December 31, 2007. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330 x8816. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct to Sat 1 Mar 2008. A joint venture between JFCS’ YouthFirst Program & Congregation Emanu-El,will gain new insight into the human costs of the Holocaust by interviewing & learning from Holocaust survivors.-registration required. 410 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto. Taylor Epstein, 415/359-2463. Jewish Family and Childrens Services and Parents Place - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct. “Oh, at last.—brains, language, energy, a playfulness with form,” wrote Grace Paley about Lydia Davis’s Almost No Memory. Davis’s story collections are Break It Down, Samuel Johnson Is Indignant and Varieties of Disturbance. About Norwegian novelist Per Petterson’s Out Stealing Horses, Amy Tan said, “I found it powerful yet so quietly done I could hear myself breathe, and I finished with an exhalation of awe.” Petterson’s novels include To Siberia and In the Wake. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 1, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TP5MS04-01 Price: $18.00 / $10.00 Age 35 and Under. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct. Learn fascinating aspects of the fruit we see only once a year. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 1, 2007, 5:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5JH05-01 Price: $10.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct to Sun 11 Nov. Artful Dwellings: Sukkot at the Skirball Through November 11 Tours: Tuesday–Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Celebrating the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, this exhibition showcases three large artful installations of temporary shelters (sukkot) by artists Sam Erenberg, Therman Statom, and Marlene Zimmerman. And during the first week of October, come enjoy the Skirball's communal sukkah erected in the Founders Courtyard. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct. Monday Oct 1, 2007, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (This is a recurring event which starts on this date and goes through Mon 12/3/2007 ) Join instructor Dolores Morin, who has many interests and hobbies such as studying dance and choreography. Associated Program: Seniors. 1160 Dickinson St, Springfield, 01108. Mark Dindas, Executive Director, 413 739-4715. Springfield Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct, 5:30-7:30 pm. Making sense of it all - public, private, parochial. Topics for discussion include readiness for kindergarten, evaluating schools and application procedures. Parents Place, 1710 Scott Street, San Francisco. Diane Wasson, 415/359-2454. $30. Jewish Family and Childrens Services and Parents Place - [website][email][events]
Mon 1 Oct, 6-10 pm. We've got a 50 inch flat panel high def TV with surround sound, do you? Come watch the game in style. snacks will be provided, bring money for dinner High School Only Please RSVP by the Friday before the night you plan on attending. Thank you. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Mon 1 Oct, 6 pm. Welcome to THE NEW Palm beach Temple Softball League League for Jewish organizations/Temples/etc.(Northern Division) Individual welcome too. PARK, JUST EAST OF 95 & Boynton beach Blvd.)Minutes from 95 , the Turnpike., Us-1, Boca, West Palm, The Beach. We play Monday evenings: October.-December. Great way to network, proven success, Have fun. We go out after games. email grantdoug32 at yahoo OR CALL 305-949-8268 for more info. bRING YOUR Checkbook, GLOVE, Old sneakers/rubber cleats, AND COME READY TO practice. Galaxy PARK, 301 Galaxy Way, Boytnon BEACH, Boynton BEACH. Doug Grant, 305-949-8268. $50/season. Menorah Events - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 2 October 2007
Tue 2 Oct. Tuesday, October 2, 7:30 p.m., Free Author Amy Bloom will read and discuss her new novel, Away, about a Russian Jewish woman's struggles to survive in America. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. Denise Schmandt-Besserat In this followup to last spring's What Came Before Writing class, Denise Schmandt-Besserat expands her history of writing into the visual realm of communication. Using examples of ancient Near Eastern writing and masterpieces of art, she shows that between 3500 and 3000 B.C., the conventions of writing spread to the making of art and resulted in complex visual narratives replacing repetitive motifs. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5RL05-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. Jenny Matthau Explore creative ways of using and stocking your pantry from the vast variety of health-supportive foods, including whole grains, beans, sea vegetables, condiments, oils and natural sweeteners. Learn to create innovative meals that leave you free of cravings and on the path to healthier living. Jenny Matthau, a former head chef, is the director and president of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food & Health. $15 / $5 May Center Members May Center Members, call 212.415.5500 to receive discounted ticket price. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 6:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-HL5TH01-01 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. Hebrew calligraphy is sought worldwide for Ketubahs, birth announcements and other Jewish occasions. In celebration of Simchat Torah, meet a master calligrapher for a rare opportunity to have your Hebrew name written in calligraphy on handmade paper. Frame it for yourself or give it as a gift. Meets in the lobby of the Y Part of our Israel at 60 celebration. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 10:00am-4:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5JH20-01 Price: $5.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. The Kohn Lecture: James D. Watson in Conversation with Eric Kandel James D. Watson changed the course of history with his discovery of DNA, "the secret of life." Watson was the director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York from 1963 to 1993 and is now its chancellor. He is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and, with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. When: 11:30am - 1:00pm Where: Private Home Cost: Free - Childcare provided Contact: Email Anna Frankfort or call (206) 774-2226. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. What:Welcome New Students When:October 2,2007 Where:SJCS 6:30- 8:00 PM Contact:206-522-5212. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. Pamela Skillings Discover the secrets of Tribeca's cobblestone streets on this tour of the Triangle Below Canal Street. From farmland to commercial warehouse district to stylish celebrity zip code, Tribeca has enjoyed a rich history. Explore trendy restaurants, lounges and boutiques and learn about the history and architecture that make the neighborhood unique. Note: Meet at the southeast corner of Franklin and Varick Street. Pre-registration required Part of Daytime for Baby Boomers. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Meet at the southeast corner of Franklin and Varick Street Code: T-MD5RT02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct. In an interactive conversation, America’s top matchmaker discloses what men are really thinking and shares the secrets to success in a relationship from her new book, including how to understand what men want and the best ways to communicate with them. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 2, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS08-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 2 Oct, 5:30-9:30 pm. Join the Chevra for great crowds, Sukkah soul, Moroccan delights, sweet sounds (piano bar & jamming), and more. Lower Merion Home, rsvp for address and directions, Philadelphia, 19066. Jon Erlbaum, 610-949-9683. $12 prepaid/$20 door. The Chevra - [website][email][events]
Tue 2 Oct, 7-9 pm. Herzl Camp alumni will gather to celebrate and reminisce. Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St, Brookline MA, Boston. free. Herzl Camp Association - [website][email][events]
Tue 2 Oct, 7 pm. JCCO Board of Directors Meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, 97702. David Uri, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 3 October 2007
Wed 3 Oct. Jewish Heritage Travel: A GUIDE TO Eastern Europe Ruth Ellen Gruber Wednesday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. Take a journey to the ancestral homelands of millions of American Jews with travel expert Ruth Ellen Gruber, author of National Geographic's acclaimed guide to Jewish heritage sites in Eastern Europe. Learn more. $5 General; FREE to Skirball Members. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wed 3 Oct. 10 times on Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Oct 3 - Dec 12 Except: Nov 21 God: Theology, Immanence and Transcendence GOD IN Rabbinic AND Medieval Judaism $100.00 Member $115.00 Public jcorefall. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Wed 3 Oct. Join the Lydians for an informal performance the first Wednesday of October, November, February and April, at noon. Free and open to the public. Please note the location of the concert you will be attending. More information about programs will be available soon. Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Wed 3 Oct, 7-9:30 pm. Come to services for Shemini Atzeret and observe Yizkor at a warm and friendly egalitarian conservative synagogue. 7 PM. Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, Long Island, NY. 631-587-5650. www.m. Free. Membership not required. Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, 11702. Lori Ames, 631-587-5650. Free. Congregation Beth Sholom - [website][email][events]
Wed 3 Oct, 7:30 pm. Services followed by Hakafot, dancing with the Torah. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Thursday 4 October 2007
Thu 4 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. At the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The Film Festival attracts women filmmakers of all ages from all over the world to submit to the festival and travel out to San Diego to experience the festival. P.O. Box 632991, San Diego, 92163. Jennifer Hsu, Festival Director. San Diego Women Film Foundation - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct. K. Sridhar: AN Evening OF Classical Indian MUSIC Thursday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. A virtuoso of the sarod (plucked-string instrument), K. Sridhar is a master of both north and south Indian music, and plays spiritual, mystical compositions. Learn more. $25 General; $20 Skirball Members; $15 Full-Time Students. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct. Parent Support GROUP FOR EARLY Intervention: Family Connections Oct 4, 2007 Department: Special Services Location and Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Cost: Free and Open to the Community For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Family Connections: A Network of Support for Families with Young Children with Developmental Disabilities with Joy Hammerman Families are invited to attend discussion groups that address the challenges of raising young children (newborn to 5 years old) with developmental disabilities. Topics include inclusion, transition to preschool and kindergarten, challenging behaviors, resources and supports, sibling issues, the emotional process of acceptance, stress management and more. RSVP to Joy Hammerman, 973-256-8484 or email j. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct. Explore how to represent the human face with a variety of media and techniques. Learn to use drawing, painting, pastel and charcoal to create expressive portraits, working from photos, live models and the mirror. Take home several completed projects at the end of the class. Appropriate for all levels of experience and ability.6 times on Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Oct 4 - Nov 8 $160.00 Member $175.00 Public RART8A. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct. What: Jewish Day School Middle School Open House When: 7:00 pm Where: JDS Sponsored by: JDS Contact: Teresa Olson. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct. As part of our expedition we will enjoy visits to the homes of the Pemon Indians,short hikes to canyons, swimming in pools at the foot of cascading waterfalls, a motorized dugout canoe to angel falls with a trek to laime's lookout point at the base. 3721 Military Rd NW #B, Washington DC, 20015. Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures Ltd. [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct, 10:30 am. Morning services. Yizkor at noon, followed by Musaf and Kiddush. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Thu 4 Oct, 7-9:30 pm. Come celebrate Simchat Torah at a warm and friendly egalitarian conservative synagogue. Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, Long Island, NY. 631-587-5650. www.m. Free. Membership not required. Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, 11702. Lori Ames, 631-587-5650. Free. Congregation Beth Sholom - [website][email][events]
Thu 4 Oct, 8 pm. A grand Simchat Torah celebration. Dance with the Torah. Evening service and Hakafot. Refreshments and L'chaim served all night. Flags and treats for kids. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Friday 5 October 2007
Fri 5 Oct. With Rabbi Eve Ben-Ora, JCCSF Jewish Educator and Rabbi Pam Frydman Baugh Join us for an open-ended exploration of spiritual and Jewish themes from the weekly Torah reading. Everyone is welcome. 14 times on Fridays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Sep 7 - Dec 21 Except: Sep 14, Sep 21 Free Member Free Public Jparsha. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Guest teacher and caller: Brad Foster of Amherst, MA. Music by Full Circle of Jacksonville, FL. Daytime workshops, evening ball. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, Saturday lunch, all dance events. Kenilworth Lodge, 836 SE Lakeview Dr, Sebring, 33870. Catie Geist, (321) 427-3587. from $115. Full Circle Music - [events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct, 10:30 am. Morning service followed by Hakafot at 12:30 pm and Kiddush. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 5 Oct, 7-9 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; celebration of Simchat Torah; and Bar Mitzvah of Jake Derman. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Fri 5 Oct, 7:30-11 pm. Beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. No partner or experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Live music. Wear casual attire & comfortable shoes. Smiles & laughter fill the room. Pinellas Park Auditorium, 7690 - 59th St. N., Pinellas Park. Stan Prince, 727-823-2725. $7; $5 - 21 & under. Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance - [website][email][events]
Saturday 6 October 2007
Sat 6 Oct. Date & Time: Sat, Oct 6, 2007, 8:00pm-2:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD06-03 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct. Saturdays–Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn about excavation and artifact preservation, and experience the history of the ancient Near East hands-on at the Skirball's outdoor simulated archaeological dig. Drop in anytime on the hour; sign up at dig site. All ages welcome. Free with exhibition admission. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct. Israeli Dance for Beginners on Shabbat (for families and children ages 6+) Yaffa Garber Join other families for a foot-stomping, arm-twirling, over-and-under good time with Israeli music old and new. Israeli dance instructor Yaffa Garber leads a tour-de-folkdance you won't soon forget. Wear comfortable shoes and loose clothing. No registration required. Come when you can. Date & Time: Sat, Oct 6, 2007, 2:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-NN0BL01-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct to Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct. Inside View:Videos from Tiger by the Tail. Women Artists of India Transforming Culture Saturday, October 6, 2:00 p.m. A gallery talk on contemporary Indian video by female artists with Elinor Gadon of the Women’s Studies Research Center. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct. CAFÉ Z Saturdays, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Spice up your Saturday at Café Z, the live music series featuring local L.A. talent. Drop in for an hour or two, and dine outside at Zeidler's Café. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Free. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 8 am-4:30 pm. 1104 7th Ave S, Moorhead, 56563. 218-477-2183. Heritage Education Commission - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 9 am-12 pm. Invasive shrubs out compete native spring and summer wildflowers by shading them out. We need many hands to help us get rid of these shrubs in the woodland. Meet at the Greenview Park sign, on Greenview Road, across from Barnard Road. We will provide tools, snacks, and water. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 10 am. On the first Saturday of the month. Circle Minyan is a chavurah style minyan, with joy and authenticity in prayer, engagement in Torah discussion and creating a warm, caring community. Day School Classroom, 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32603. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 10 am-12 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; Bar Mitzvah of Jake Derman. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 6 pm. Sunday 10th June DAVID Gerstein Sculptures and works on paper. Glenhove Rd & 4th Street,, Houghton. Hazel or René 728 8088/8378. Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre- RCHCC - [email][events]
Sat 6 Oct, 7:30 pm. FILM 10th June A bit of light-hearted froth in the tradition of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" "Keeping UP WITH THE Steins" A Comedy About Coming of Age. Surviving It All hilarity breaks loose in this heartwarming comedy about over-the-top barmitzvah celebrations and family resolutions in contemporary Los Angeles. Three generations collide in a crazy family reunion. then begin to see that they are much more alike than they'd originally thought. Glenhove Rd & 4th Street,, Houghton. Hazel or René 728 8088/8378. Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre- RCHCC - [email][events]
Sunday 7 October 2007
Sun 7 Oct. Ages 7-12 Sunday, October 7, 2:00-4:00 P.M. Betty Anderson, professional actor and singer, is masterful at the art of the audition. Betty’s expertise with coaching children is excellent with credentials from across the country. This will be a small master class with emphasis on the individual. Students will learn the best song for them, how to act a song, how long a song should be and how and where to cut it and how to get the most out of every audition. Students should come prepared with sheet music and three copies of the lyrics of their song typed out, triple spaced. (Class size limited to 12 students.) $32; $26/JCC Member. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Mike Cohen, Executive Director, 858.457.3030. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Take a brief tour of City Hall Park, then walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and back across the Manhattan Bridge. Enjoy great skyline views and fascinating history. Tour ends in Chinatown/Little Italy, where you may enjoy lunch. Bring water; wear comfortable shoes. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 7, 2007, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet at the south end of City Hall Park at the fountain. Code: T-LP3CW10-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct to Sun 28 Oct. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. 4495 land only. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Time Out New York calls Deeper Dating “the new craze-dating event.” For singles committed to deeper values, this groundbreaking event includes an illuminating mini-lecture on dating and intimacy followed by a series of exercises enabling people to meet many opposite-sex participants in an enjoyable and less superficial way. Find your match. Space is limited. Advance registration suggested. $30 in advance / $35 at door Men: Tickets for our October 7 event are still available. Call 212.415.5500 to register. Date & Time: Sun, Dec 9, 2007, 6:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5DB07-02 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Saturdays–Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn about excavation and artifact preservation, and experience the history of the ancient Near East hands-on at the Skirball's outdoor simulated archaeological dig. Drop in anytime on the hour; sign up at dig site. All ages welcome. Free with exhibition admission. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct to Sun 21 Oct. This tour takes you to where the ancestors of most American Jews lived for seven centuries. Here, Ashkenazi Judaism flowered and Yiddish flourished in a world that perished a half-century ago in a convulsion of torment and horror so unspeakable it could only be described as a Holocaust. We’ll take you to ancient synagogues and Jewish museums. You’ll admire hamlets and castles that seem plucked from fairy tales. You’ll marvel at the grandeur of great cities. You’ll meet Europe’s Jews, young and old, members of thriving reborn communities. You’ll visit places called Auschwitz – Majadanek – Theresienstadt. Visits for which none of the books you’ve read, nor movies you’ve survived, nor museums where you cried, could adequately prepare you. 233 Park Avenue South, New York, 10003. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. $5,095. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. July 12–October 7 Ruby Gallery Admission: Free This exhibition features more than 50 paintings, weavings, ceramics, multimedia works and texts created by L.A. GOAL artists. A nonprofit agency for adults with developmental disabilities, L.A. GOAL provides a variety of programs designed to encourage independence and feelings of self-worth, including job training, counseling, fitness activities, music, drama and art classes. It also educates the community about the abilities of people with developmental disabilities and works to break down the barriers that separate them from society. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Sunday, October 7th - Talk Finding the Jewish Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Gordin Author Beth Kaplan explores the character and creative achievements of her great-grandfather Jacob Gordin in her new biography. Gordin (1853–1909) was the author of Mirele Efros, The Jewish King Lear, A Russian Jew in America, and many other works. 2:00 P.M. Cost: $6. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. The author of Two Lives: Gertrude and Alice, Janet Malcolm is a staff writer at The New Yorker. Her other books include In the Freud Archives and Reading Chekhov. The Boston Globe said she "is among the most intellectually provocative of authors.e to turn epiphanies of perception into explosions of insight." Price includes buffet brunch. Tickets are $40; $34 for Unterberg Poetry Center members. Find out more about membership. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 7, 2007, 11:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-TP5BB01-01 Price: $40.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct to Sun 21 Oct. This exciting and beautifully paced Safari-tour combines your immersion into a world of magnificent wildlife….h stays at some of the continent’s most beautiful and legendary hotels and safari lodges…with fascinating meetings with Jewish Kenyans. You’ll see glorious landscapes throughout Kenya, as you tour some of the country’s most magnify-cent game reserves. From the shadows of the majestic Mt. and Mt. to the floor of the legendary Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s “Garden of Eden” – this is a journey like no other. Escorted by experienced rangers, adept at leading you to the perfect “photo-op”, you’ll spy on some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful animals, you’ll meet Masai warriors, and you’ll experience a world that seems a trillion miles distant. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. $4795. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Alicia Svigals, violin Patrick Farrell, accordion Inna Barmash, vocals Alicia Svigals, a leading klezmer fiddler and founder of the Grammy-winning ensemble The Klezmatics, presents lost musical treasures of the Jewish Ukraine. Dedicated to preserving the work of Moshe Beregovsky, a Soviet-Jewish ethnomusicologist, Svigals brings to life, through music and conversation, tunes from Beregovsky's collection Popular Jewish Instrumental Music, which was recorded on wax cylinders before World War II and includes 17,000 works that were lost when Beregovsky was exiled to Siberia. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 7, 2007, 4:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-RC5RS02-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Sunday OCT 7 – NYC Vision WALK – Join several Mosaic members on this 5K NYC hike. Registration begins at 9:00am at the Central Park Band-shell where there will be live music and refreshments. The walk will begin at 10:00am. Proceeds from the walk go toward research to fight degenerative blindness. Please go to the Visionwalk website: http://www.k., and register for the NEW YORK event. Look for the team called ‘EX-Sighted’ and either JOIN OUR TEAM AS A Walker or MAKE A Donation on behalf of Donna who will walk for Mosaic members. For more information please contact: Donna Simons donnasimons With our help “THERE IS A CURE IN SIGHT”. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. For Parents & Children Ages 2 - 6 Each week we'll play with a different art medium, making projects, playing together and having fun. Fee is for children only. One adult per two children please. 1st Sunday of every month. Instructor: David Gardella Age Requirement: 2 - 6 yrs. 5 times on the 1st Sunday of each month 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Aug 5 - Dec 2 $10.00 Member $12.00 Public Rstudio. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Clean, Paint, Plaster, and Construct. Provide essential service to a shul now on the moving edge of the Lower East Side's Jewish revival. Lead by professionals, help restore the synagogue in a variety of indoor and outdoor construction and refurbishing projects. No prior experience needed. Event includes lunch and learning with Synagogue Rabbi and docent for the Lower East Side Conservancy. Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 7, 2007, 11:00am-3:00pm Code: T-NN0TC48-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Workshops, social dancing and competitions. Friday night from San Francisco features Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Saturday from NYC features George Gee and His Jump, Jive and Wailers. World famous dance instructors include Kim Clever, David Frutos, Rusty Frank, Chester Whitmore and many others. Over 30 workshops for amateur, intermediate and professional dancers. Competitions in Lindy Hop, Balboa and Jitterbug with dancers invited to compete for National Championships. Special guest Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing and her celebrity friends. Coliseum (727-892-5202), 535 Fourth Avenue, St. Petersburg, 33701. Swing Dance USA, 813-579-4645. Swing Dance USA - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct. Geraldine A. Ferraro: Why We Need Women in the White House Alan Colmes interviews Geraldine Ferraro Former vice presidential candidate Geraldine A. Ferraro shares her thoughts on women who are taking prominent roles in politics today, the challenges women face when running for office and the unique qualities of women leaders. Ferraro, a former Democratic congresswoman from Queens, is a principal in the government relations practice of Blank Rome LLP. In Congress, Ferraro spearheaded efforts to achieve passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Alan Colmes joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in 1996. He serves as the liberal counterpart and co-host of Hannity & Colmes, a one-hour debate-driven talk show focusing on controversial newsmakers and issues of the day. Dat. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 10 am. SIGN UP/Practice day for THE South Florida Temple League(Souther Division.r Division in Boynton also playing on monday nights) Individuals/Temple teams welcome. A fun league for all Jewish aduls. email grantdoug32 at yahoo OR CALL 305-949-8268 for more info. bRING GLOVE, checkbook sneakers, AND COME READY TO PLAY. Season from October -December On Sunday's(Game Times TBA). Floranda Park, 5251 NE 14th Way Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort lauderdale, 33324. Doug Grant, 305-949-8268. $50/player/season. Menorah Events - [website][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 10 am-12:30 pm. Jewish religious education. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rebbetzin Judy Shupack, (541) 385-6421. tuition per child. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 1-4 pm. Join Park Steward and Master Gardener, Aunita Erskine, and plant fun flowers in the native plant garden. If there’s time we’ll take a botanical walk through Furstenberg Nature Area. Meet in the Furstenberg parking lot off Fuller Road, across from Huron High School. Workday orientation starts promptly at 1:00 pm. A short nature walk will be held at the end of each workday, time permitting. Please wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Minors must either be accompanied by a guardian or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 1 pm. Imam Mamadou Toure, a seventh generation spiritual teacher from Senegal, will be in Bend for a day of teaching October 7th. He wishes to promote meaningful dialogue between Islam and all other religious systems to bring acceptance, appreciation and respect between all faiths. He actively contributes to a faith-based solution to support world peace. Imam Toure will meet with the Jewish Community of Central Oregon at 1 pm at Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane. For further information, call Marlis Beier MD, 389-6474 or email mbeiermdl. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Marlis Beier, (541) 389-6474. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 3:30 pm. Harriet Lynn will reprise her role as the title character in Ella Gutman Hutzler Returns to Baltimore, as she brings the past to life with a lively slide presentation about the Jewish-owned department stores that once lined Howard and Lexington Streets. As the wife and daughter of prominent department store owners, Mrs. Hutzler shares her unique vantage point on these grand emporiums. This living history performance, developed by the JMM, will be performed by Harriet Lynn of Heritage Theater Artists' Consortium. This event is free. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please contact 410.732.6400 x 14. 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore. Lauren Silberman, 410-732-6400 ext. 29. Jewish Museum of Maryland - [email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 4-7 pm. Come and dance with the GODS. Beginners receive a "2nd dance free" coupon. No partner necessary. Beginner lesson at 3:30; dance from 4-7. $5 for children, used for videos or baby sitter. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7 adults, $5 kids. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 4:30-6:30 pm. Teacher Open House CPDUs available. Refreshments will be served. Free, but reservations requested. Contact Amanda Friedeman at 312.322.1793 or afriedemans. Spertus Museum will reopen in fall 2007, bigger and better than ever. 618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [more][email][events]
Sun 7 Oct, 8 pm. Faces Singles is holding it's 17th Annual Pre Columbus Day Dance. It's the #1 Holiday Party and No Work Next Day. Includes dinner buffet, DJ and dancing. 200+ attend every year. Christopher's Nightclub, 2857 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Ken Block, 305 932 4192 questions/office. 15.00. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Monday 8 October 2007
Mon 8 Oct. Y Recommends: Transformations: From Ethiopia to Israel Israel: New Fears, Old Hopes with Elie Wiesel Caroline Glick, the deputy managing editor of the Jerusalem Post, discusses Israel’s future and its unique role in combating global terrorism. During the Iraq War, Glick was embedded with the U.S. infantry unit that was the first to reach Baghdad. An American, she moved to Israel immediately after graduating from Columbia University and held a key government position during the Oslo negotiations under former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. She now writes a weekly front-page column for the Post. Part of our Israel at 60 celebration. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 8, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5CM05-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 8 Oct. Claire Messud and Richard Russo Rachel Cohen will introduce Claire Messud / Robert Benton will introduce Richard Russo The Observer of London praised Claire Messud for her ability to write with “precision, humor and loveliness.” Messud’s novels include The Last Life and The Emperor’s Children. About Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo, E. Annie Proulx wrote, “No one writing today catches the detail of life with such stunning accuracy.” Russo is the author of Straight Man, Nobody’s Fool, Empire Falls and Bridge of Sighs. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Mon 8 Oct. Connect with the Generations. Serve lunch and throw a Sukkot Party for seniors involved with JASA (Jewish Association for Services for the Aged). Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 8, 2007, 12:00pm-2:00pm Code: T-NN0TC40-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 8 Oct, 5-6 pm. Give your soul a boost with some spiritual caffeine. Join Chanie to discuss the Jewish woman and to present those questions that you have always wondered about. For students only. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 8 Oct, 6-10 pm. We've got a 50 inch flat panel high def TV with surround sound, do you? Come watch the game in style. snacks will be provided, bring money for dinner High School Only Please RSVP by the Friday before the night you plan on attending. Thank you. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Mon 8 Oct to Wed 10 Oct, 7-9 pm. Join dynamic Israeli artist Idan Raichel for his very first series of accoustic concerts in NY. Showcasing new and old musical partnerships, Idan and artists will celebrate the universal language of music. VIP tickets for artist reception available. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. $75-$25. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 9 October 2007
Tue 9 Oct. Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins While the Hebrew Bible is the cornerstone of Judaism, it is the Talmud that provides many of the most important values for living. Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins explores the essence of Judaism through the words of rabbinic sages, provides fresh insight into ancient aphorisms and shows how they can be applied today to our relationships, personal and family values, education and emotional challenges. Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins is the editor of Yom Kippur Readings and Rosh Hashanah Readings and is the winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 9, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LH01-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct to Sun 21 Oct. We stay at Super-Deluxe hotels including, the newest, most gorgeous hotel in Tiberias – the Galei Kinneret, where you will pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments overlooking the spectacular Sea of Galilee and of course, the legendary King David – a Jerusalem landmark for over 70 years. And to lead and guide you, the finest Tour Manager-Lecturer –who is with you every day – even on free days – Wonderful meals – Spectacular sights. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. TBA. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. Tuesday October 09 2007 11:30 am Daytime Lecture Series: Art historian Richard Turnbull examines selected works by three celebrated Jewish artists associated with the rise of modernism in painting: Camille Pissarro, Marc Chagall, and Amedeo Modigliani. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. Anthony DeCurtis, moderator For the past two decades, singer/songwriter, writer and political activist Steve Earle has been one of the most compelling figures on the American cultural landscape. He has released 11 albums, including the Grammy Award-winning The Revolution Starts…Now. Earle has a recurring role on the HBO series The Wire. He is writing his first novel and hosts the weekly radio program The Steve Earle Show. Anthony DeCurtis is a contributing writer for Rolling Stone, The New York Times and other publications, and the author of In Other Words: Artists Talk About Life and Work and Rocking My Life Away: Writing About Music and Other Matters. Read more about Steve Earle on the 92nd Street Y Blog. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 9, 2007, 8:15pm Location:. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. JCC FILM Series: THE Cemetery CLUB Directed BY TALI Shemesh Oct 9, 2007 Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $10 JCC members, $12 general admission For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Post-screening discussion led by Rabbi Lawrence Zierler This brand new Israeli blockbuster is already credited with a long list of awards. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, a group of elderly debates the history of modern philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of Israel. The film explores the conflicts between Lena and Minia, and the family secrets that haunt them. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. Robert B. Reich in Conversation with R. Thomas Herman Robert B. Reich, the Secretary of Labor under President Clinton and a professor of public policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses the clash between capitalism and democracy. In conversation with R. Thomas Herman, Reich describes how companies have become deeply involved in politics and his belief that consumers—invested in the stock market to an unprecedented degree—are increasingly loath to stand up for their values if it means biting the hand that feeds them. Reich’s new book is Super Capitalism: The Transformation of Business, Democracy and Everyday Life. Herman is a senior special writer for The Wall Street Journal. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 9, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. Take in the splendor of the celebrated United Nations building with a private guided tour. Learn the history of this institution and visit the storied General Assembly and Security Council chambers. Afterwards enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime meal alongside United Nations members in the legendary Delegate’s Dining Room. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Proper attire required: no shorts, jeans or sneakers; jacket and tie for men. No exceptions. Date & Time: Tue, Oct 9, 2007, 10:15am-1:00pm Location: 405 E 42nd St Code: T-LP3CW11-01 Price: $55.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct. Hungry Planet: WHAT THE WORLD EATS Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio Tuesday, October 9, 7:30 p.m. In this slide-illustrated talk, photographers Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio present the remarkable photographs they took of 30 families in 24 countries with a week's worth of food purchases, and explore the personal and political nature of food and nutrition. Learn more. $10 General; $5 Full-Time Students; FREE to Skirball Members. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 9 Oct to Tue 30 Oct, 7:30-9 pm. SALSA DANCE CLASS. Feel the beat, come meet-n-greet… dance the night away with our new hot salsa dance class for Jewish young adults and singles. $15 for a night or special deal $55 for series of all 4 classes, price includes drinks and refreshments. Tuesday, October 9, 16, 23, 30 7:30-9 Boynton Beach JCC, 8500 Jog Road 33472, come to one or come to all. rsvp at jcconline. - scroll down to young adults. E-mail questions to Tami at tamaral Salsa, Spanish for sauce… hot, spicy and full of exotic Latin flavor… Tap left, step forward, rock back… we’re gonna make you move. Boynton Beach JCC aerobics studio, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472, Palm Beach, 33409. Tammy. $15. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]
Tue 9 Oct, 8 pm. Congas, saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. $10 students, $15 GFOJ&B members, $20 general. All tickets at the door. Savannah Grande, 301 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32604-0769. 352-379-0300. Gainesville Friends of Jazz - [email][events]
Wednesday 10 October 2007
Wed 10 Oct. Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner In the wake of 9/11, an American Muslim woman sought out fellow mothers of the Jewish and Christian faiths. The group they formed is the subject of their internationally acclaimed bestselling book, The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew—Three Womern, A Search for Understanding. Through fierce debate and dialogue, they inspired in each other understanding of other faiths and deeper relationships with their own. Join the speakers from our October 1 event for an intimate two-part workshop to delve further into the issues raised at the lecture and learn how to start your own "faith club." Space is limited. Date & Time: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. New Yorkers interact with people from Africa on a daily basis, yet most know very little about the countries from which they come. In this series, speakers from various walks of life introduce their countries from different perspectives. Each session fosters a dialogue among audience members, scholars, artists, policymakers and Africans living in the United States, helping participants understand the richness and diversity of Africa and the ways in which Africans in New York see the challenges facing their countries. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. When: 7 pm Where: Private Home Cost: Free Contact: Email Anna Frankfort or call (206) 774-2226. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct to Fri 19 Oct. According to Sean Mandell, Campaign Director, "It will be a trip of a lifetime, and we are encouraging everyone in our community to think about joining us October 10 - 19 with a pre-trip to Berlin October 7 – 19. 401 Grand Avenue, Suite 500, Oakland, 94610. Sean Mandell, Campaign Director, 510.839.2900 ext. 205. Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Overview OF Guardianship & Estate Planning FOR People WITH Disabilities WITH IRA M. Fingles, ESQ. Oct 10, 2007 Department: Special Services Location and Time: 7:30-9pm Cost: Free For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Ira Fingles will talk with parents about the need to plan ahead. He will discuss the importance of a well written will, special needs trusts and other legal instruments as tools to help ensure a secure financial future for a loved one with disabilities. He will offer advice to help parents select a guardian for their child. He also will describe issues to consider when their disabled child reaches the age of 18, including whether to secure guardianship, and will discuss types of guardianship available in New Jersey. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Family TIES: THREE Generations Photographs by Judy Gelles Opening October 10 Artist Judy Gelles explores her roles as feminist, mother, and artist in this exhibition of her photographs of family heirlooms old and new. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct to Tue 23 Oct. A millennium ago, Spain was the center of the Jewish world, a Moslem land where Jews were at the pinnacle of commerce, finance, the arts and diplomacy. Our tour is flavored with memories of that Golden Age of Sephardic Jewry, and you’ll encounter glimpses of that historic presence in Toledo, Granada, Cordoba and Seville. Today, Spain’s small yet flourishing Jewish community lives mostly in Madrid and Barcelona. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. $4,495. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Oct 10, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: Weinberg Park Heights JCC Community Room 7:00 pm For More Information Contact: Claudine Davison, 410.542.4900, x239 A special multimedia presentation by Dr. Bob Hieronimus, based on his book “The Yellow Submarine: The Making of The Beatles Animated Classic,” in conjunction with his exhibit. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Harry Fogarty Explore Jung’s approach to the experience of life-changing dreams. What allows a dream to recast one’s life? As such dreams arrive amid explicit personal crisis and others are only vaguely related to one’s personal life, how are we to work with them? Consider specific clinical, literary and historical examples. Date & Time: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5PH09-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Juggle multiple dates in one night at Makor's famous Speed Dating. Start with a fun ice-breaker game and an open wine bar, then meet a potential soul mate or two. First round of dating begins promptly at 8 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door Date & Time: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Downtown venue to be announced Code: T-MM5RT06-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct to Sun 21 Oct. Budapest…Vienna…Prague… the names roll off the tongue and instantly conjure up glamorous images; candlelight romance, waltzes, goulash, coffeehouses & medieval glory. This AJCongress discovery takes you to the gorgeous capitals of Hungary and the Czech Republic – each undergoing a lavish renaissance. And, we take you to Vienna, that most European of Europe’s cities and fabled capital of Austria. In each city, you’ll en-counter Europe’s richest Jewish heritage. In Budapest, you’ll be awed by Europe’s largest synagogue – in Vienna you’ll breathe in the old-world ambiance of the cobbled streets where Herzl was inspired to dream of the return to Zion, and in Prague, you’ll marvel at the oldest synagogue in Europe and at Jewish treasures so splendid they are v. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. $4195. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Annemarie Segaric Are you unemployed and overwhelmed? Discover how to use the experience to your advantage by learning the steps for finding work in a career you love. Students receive Annemarie Segaric's book 107 Tips for Changing Your Career While Still Paying the Bills. Date & Time: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3PF20-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. The Spitzer Lecture: Unchecked Power with Aziz Z. Huq and Jon Meacham Learn how federal power can be abused and the limits on the office of the president. Aziz Z. Huq is associate counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law and the co-author of Unchecked and Unbalanced: Presidential Power in a Time of Terror. Jon Meacham is the editor of Newsweek and the bestselling author of Franklin and Winston and American Gospel. He was named "one of the most influential editors in the news magazine business" and is one of the World Economic Forum’s Global Leaders for Tomorrow. Date & Time: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5CM01-01 Pric. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Love wine but want to learn more? Get nervous at the sight of a wine list? Learn to identify the characteristics of major grape varieties and taste wines from around the world so you can shop, sip and swirl with confidence. Eight wines per session, included in the course price. First Session: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Sessions: 4 Instructor: Meg O'Connell Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: LP3FW20-01 Price: $195.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct. Read and discuss four American novels featuring unusual heroines who were either punished or rewarded for their not-always-free choices about sex. Begin with a prostitute, continue with a suicide and conclude with two different kinds of successes. Read Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane, The Awakening by Kate Chopin, Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser and Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise by David Graham Phillips. First Session: Wed, Oct 10, 2007, 6:30pm-8:00pm Sessions: 4 Instructor: Eleanor Hochman Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: LH3LT01-01 Price: $90.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct, 12-1 pm. Explore Jewish law texts as they relate to the 21 century, with Kosher lunch. Join project of Jewish Gator Graduate Association and Jewish Student Law Association. Bailey Court Room, Levin School of Law, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Wed 10 Oct, 6-8 pm. How to make smart choices about your children’s media use - and keep them safe. With Richard Freed, Ph.D. Parents Place, 1710 Scott Street, San Francisco. 415/359-2454. $30. Jewish Family and Childrens Services and Parents Place - [website][email][events]
Wed 10 Oct, 8-9:15 pm. Course on the foundations of Jewish life, blending the spiritual and the practical, will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of Judaism. Presented by Rabbi Berl and Chanie with open discussion. Lubavitch-Chabad, Jewish Student & Community Center, 2021 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Thursday 11 October 2007
Thu 11 Oct to Fri 19 Oct. Berlin’s history is dark, not only as the headquarters of the National Socialist terror regime from 1933 to 1945, but also as the battleground of the Cold War. Few cities in the world, however, have done as much as Berlin to bring awareness of its past to current and future generations. While Berlin of today is living up to its reputation as a dynamic, exciting hub of activity as never before, it is not exactly escaping the past, testified by a rich list of museums, memorials and remembrance sites. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. $2795 Land Only. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Join cooking show host and chef Mike Colameco at the Viking showroom for bimonthly cooking demonstrations. Exclusively for the 92nd Street Y, he presents classes covering the basics and helps home cooks become more proficient. Colameco, a restaurant owner and a former executive chef at the Ritz-Carlton in New York, demystifies the world of home cooking, just as he does on his daily show on WOR-AM and his weekly series on WNET-TV/Channel 13. All classes meet at the Delia/Viking showroom at 969 Third Avenue (58th Street). Purchase any 2 sessions of Cooking with Mike Colameco at the Viking Showroom for $60. Call 212.415.5500 to order. Date & Time: Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Delia/Viking Showroom, 969 Third Avenue at 58th Street Code: T-LP5FW26-01 Pr. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Thursday October 11 2007 6:30 pm Books in Focus With Joyce & Lauren Antler The Jewish mother is one of the best-known figures in popular culture. Joyce Antler will trace the interpretation of the Jewish mother by leading feminist scholars and stand-up comedians. Lauren Antler will offer reflections entitled, What to Wear When You're Fighting the Patriarchy: Lessons from the Daughter of a Jewish Feminist. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Parties, Movements, and Liberal Resurrection: Some Truths about American Politics Todd Gitlin As an astute observer of American politics, media and mass movements, Todd Gitlin explores many of the knottiest questions in politics today. In his new book, The Bulldozer and the Big Tent, Gitlin argues that what matters to voters more than policies, issue ads, track records or moral value is leadership style. According to Gitlin, Republicans strongly prefer a bulldozer, a cowboy, a doer—a decider. Democrats prefer a candidate who can be all things to all people, a chameleon, an everyman—a kind of "big tent" to fit every kind of Democrat. Find out why Gitlin asserts that every Republican is looking for a leader and every Democrat thinks he is one. Part of Dayti. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. A hit at the New York Musical Theater Festival, this sung-through musical follows a single Jewish woman on her quest for romantic and spiritual fulfillment. New York Cool calls Soul Searching "an exhilarating, explosive burst of spiritually-charged theater." Date & Time: Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Downtown venue to be announced Code: T-MM5TH94-01 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Discover an ancient story in new ways. Did Abraham really accept God's request to sacrifice his son? Did God really want him to do this? What questions does this story force us to ask today? Date & Time: Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-BL5SE01-01 Price: $35.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Arthur Agatston, MD Bestselling author Dr. Arthur Agatston discusses ways that cardiologists have been able to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Learn how simple, non-invasive scans can identify seemingly healthy individuals who might suffer heart attacks and find out why people with normal cholesterol levels may actually face high risks. Create your own plan to work with your doctor to prevent a future heart attack or stroke. Arthur Agatston, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is the author of The South Beach Diet and The South Beach Heart Program. $15 / $5 May Center Members May Center Members, call 212.415.5500 to receive discounted ticket price. Date & Time:. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct to Sun 21 Oct. Music by Kurt Weill Book by Bertolt Brecht English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein Oct 11-21, 2007 Laurie Theater Directed by Eric Hill. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Thursday, October 11, 2007 (back to top of page) Andrew Tarsey - AntiDefamation League. The "Israel Awareness" lectures are returning to Temple Emanuel, Newton, where they started five years ago. This year, the subject is "Is World Jewry Confronting its Challenges?" The lectures are organized by the Combined Israel Education Committee (CIEE), of which Temple Emanuel's Israel Action Forum is a founding member. Other member synagogues are Temple Emeth of Chestnut Hill, Congregation Mishkan Tefila and Temple Reyim of Newton, Temple Aliyah of Needham, and the Boston Israel Action Committee of Congregations Atereth Israel, Beth El, Shaarei Tefilah, and Young Israel of Brookline.t: $25 for all lectures and workshop. $10 for a single lecture; the Sunday workshop. 385 Ward St., Newton, 02459. Barbara Ross, Executive Director, (617) 244-8859. Temple Emanuel - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Bestselling author and spiritual-life coach Victoria Moran has been fat, broke & lonely and knows that making peace with food, money, and relationships comes from filling the emptiness we feel on the inside. This presentation, rich in content, humor and heart, is based on her latest book Fat, Broke & Lonely No More: Your Personal Solution to Overeating, Overspending, and Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places. Date & Time: Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3ES02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct. Stefani Jackenthal Mix and socialize over a robust selection of wines. Wine expert Stefani Jackenthal guides you through various offerings and some basic snack-matching. Afterward, mingle, relax and enjoy. Tickets for men are still available by phone: 212.415.5500. Tickets for women are now sold out. Date & Time: Thu, Oct 11, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS07-01 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 11 Oct, 6-8 pm. Come join other young adults and singles for happy hour at Cucina on Palm Beach Isle. Hang out, relax with old friends, meet new ones, mix & mingle, network, drink and have a grand time. Enjoy complimentary appetizers at this free happy hour with one drink minimum please. 3151 N. Military Trail, 257 Royal Poinciana Way (between Cocoanut & South County), WPB, FL, Palm Beach, 33409. Tammy. free, 1 drink minim. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]
Friday 12 October 2007
Fri 12 Oct. Eileen Costello Explore contemporary art galleries and interact with intelligent, adventurous people who share your interest in modern art. The tours, which are mostly indoors, take place rain or shine. Chelsea Gallery Tours Marvel at the world's center for contemporary art, Chelsea, where museums and collectors purchase provocative works. Meet in the lobby of 526 West 26th Street, near 10th Avenue. Subway: C or E train to 23rd Street. Date & Time: Fri, Oct 12, 2007, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Lobby of 526 West 26th Street, near 10th Avenue Code: T-LP3RR01-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct. With Rabbi Eve Ben-Ora, JCCSF Jewish Educator and Rabbi Pam Frydman Baugh Join us for an open-ended exploration of spiritual and Jewish themes from the weekly Torah reading. Everyone is welcome. 14 times on Fridays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Sep 7 - Dec 21 Except: Sep 14, Sep 21 Free Member Free Public Jparsha. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct. JCC Journeys TO Paterson, NEW Jersey: America’S SILK CITY Oct 12, 2007 Department: Seniors Location and Time: 10 am-3 pm Cost: For More Information Contact: Lisa Robins x459 lrobins Join us for a fascinating day. Paterson, New Jersey was established in the 1790s to utilize the power of its water falls. Massive brick mills lined the canals that transformed the power of the falls into energy to drive a local industry that manufactured cotton textiles, steam locomotives, Colt revolvers, and aircraft engines. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they produced silk fabrics in such quantities that Paterson was known as "Silk City.". 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct. Join distinguished speakers and performers to celebrate and explore culture, music, philosophy, current events, books and more with a Jewish twist. Light Shabbat candles, raise a glass of wine, tear a piece of challah and enjoy a delicious oneg Shabbat (wine and noshes) after the program. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Paul Shapiro's music—you just have to have a heart. Taking as its cue the moment when the workweek ends and the luxury of the Sabbath begins—twilight on Friday night—Shapiro's music focuses on life’s transitions, from light to darkness, work to rest, birth to death. Register by September 9 and receive a free CD. Date & Time: Fri, Oct 12, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5SS02-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct. SAY THE WORD: TWO BY TWO Friday, October 12, 8:00 p.m. Laugh out loud with some of Hollywood's top comedians as they toast the opening of Noah's Ark at the Skirball with original comedic tales about water, family, animals, and extreme weather. The Say the Word series is a collaboration between the Skirball and Un-Cabaret. Learn more. Ages 18 and up, ID required $15 General; $10 Skirball Members; $8 Full-Time Students. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct. Karina Zilberman Join Karina Zilberman every Friday to welcome Shabbat with songs, stories, challah and snacks. Enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and give your toddler an opportunity to embrace the festive feeling of Shabbat. Fridays, Beginning October 12, 10am-10:30am & 4pm-4:30pm. Meeting Times: Fri, Oct 12, 2007, 10am-10:30am & 4pm-4:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhtsf-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct, 6:15-9 am. Jewish Ambivalence: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Join us to share a potluck dinner, laugh and learn. Friday, October 12 6:15 at JGate in El Cerrito RSVP is required. Please contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at JGate, (510) 559-8140, or rabbibridget. JGate, 409 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, 94530. Bridget Wynne, 510 559-8140. free. Jewish Gateways - [website][email][events]
Fri 12 Oct, 11 am-12 pm. Help your child explore the world of Shabbat. Westside Park playgound area, Corner of NW 34 Street and NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 12 Oct, 6-8 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; First Tot Shabbat -- child-friendly for kids 6 and under. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Saturday 13 October 2007
Sat 13 Oct to Sun 4 Nov. Mike Downey is a neo-Nazi skinhead charged with murder. Danny Dunkelman is a Jewish attorney asked by Legal Aid to defend him. A struggle that leaves both men marked by the others' beliefs, Cherry Docs is an explosive look at racism in our society and the obstacles thrown at us every day as we try to eradicate it. PO BOX 16155, St. Paul, 55116. Sarah Rae Helms, 651-647-4315. $17-$24. Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company - [website][email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Saturdays–Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn about excavation and artifact preservation, and experience the history of the ancient Near East hands-on at the Skirball's outdoor simulated archaeological dig. Drop in anytime on the hour; sign up at dig site. All ages welcome. Free with exhibition admission. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Help beautify the one of a kind landmark that makes our city so special. Join MAKOR Volunteers in a cleaning project with the Central Park Conservancy, dress to get messy and bring a bag lunch for a picnic in the park. Tentative Date & Time: Sat, Oct 13, 2007, 10:00am-1:00pm Code: T-NN0TC44-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Havdallah is the Jewish ritual that separates the Shabbat period of rest and reflection from the rest of the week. Join us before the Sérgio & Odair Assad Guitar Concert for wine, refreshments and an opportunity to mingle and participate in an inspiring, inclusive Havdallah ceremony. No experience required; all religions are welcome. Date & Time: Sat, Oct 13, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-NN0BL15-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. CAFÉ Z Saturdays, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Spice up your Saturday at Café Z, the live music series featuring local L.A. talent. Drop in for an hour or two, and dine outside at Zeidler's Café. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Sunday, October 13, 2007, 3:00 p.m. Our outstanding music scholarship string and piano trio. Free and open to the public. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. MILES Electric: A Different KIND OF BLUE Saturday, October 13, 2:30 p.m. This documentary features live performances by legendary trumpeter Miles Davis as well as interviews with prominent musicians. Presented as part of the Cinema Z series featuring movies about music and global cultures once a month. Free. No reservations necessary. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct to Wed 24 Oct. October 13-24, 2007 Don’t Miss the Trip of a Lifetime across Israel's beautiful and diverse landscapes, bringing history to life. 524 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, 93101. Shelly Katz, 805-957-1115 x111. Bronfman Family JCC/Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct to Sun 14 Oct. Nampa Recreation Center Pool, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa, 83642. David Wiles, 208 288-1636. Caldwell Swim Club (CSC) - [website][email][events]
Sat 13 Oct to Sun 14 Oct. Selig Center, Atanta. Terri Simms-Isaacson, 212-284-6727. United Jewish Communities - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Everything you ever wanted to know about Noah's ark is in the Central Park Zoo. Discover amazing facts about the animals of the ark. Every family gets a map and a series of clues that lead to a great discovery. Meet inside the zoo, next to the sea lion pool. Fee does not include zoo admission. Rain Date: Sat, Oct 20 Date & Time: Sat, Oct 13, 2007, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Central Park Zoo (next to the sea lion pool) Code: T-BL5JH07-01 Price: $15.00 Adult / $10.00 Child. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. There’s no better place to enjoy the coming of fall than our splendid roof deck. Take in panoramic skyline views under the stars, while enjoying wine, music and refreshments. Event moves indoors if it rains. Date & Time: Sat, Oct 13, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5DC01-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Hosted by Myrna Caceres, hot swing dancers from the Sandra Cameron Dance Center lead an evening of swing dancing, jitterbugging and lindy-hopping to live music from the '30s, '40s and '50s with performances by special guests. Date & Time: Sat, Oct 13, 2007, 7:00pm-1:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD15-01 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Daily Oct 13 - Oct 14 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session B Subtitle Optional Dive 10/20 & 10/21 Age Requirement: Ages 14 - adults $349.00 Member $379.00 Public Rscuba2 Begin the journey to earn your National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) scuba certification. In this one weekend course you can master the pool skills and academic training required to complete your open water ocean certification dives. For your convenience all equipment and study materials will be provided for use during the class, you are not expected to purchase your own equipment. Once you complete this weekend course you will be prepared for the open water ocean certification dives. The 5 ocean certification dives are held in Monterey, California with an additional fee payable to t. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. The best two-guitar team in existence, maybe in history." —The Washington Post Rameau: Selections from Piéces de Clavecin avec une méthode sure la mécanique des doigts (arr. Sérgio Assad) Scarlatti: Three Sonatas (arr. Assad) VILLA-LOBOS: Lenda do Caboclo (arr. Assad) VILLA-LOBOS: Chôros No. 5, "Alma brasileira" (arr. Assad) ASSAD: Eterna ASSAD: Tahiya li Ossoulina Piazzolla: "Bandoneón" from Suite troileana (arr. Assad) Piazzolla: "Invierno Porteño" from Las cuatro estaciones porteñas (arr. Assad) JOBIM: Amparo (arr. Assad) JOBIM: Stone Flower (arr. Assad) Gismonti: Contos de Codel: 7 Miniatures for Two Guitars (World premiere, 92nd Street Y commission) Gnattali: Excerpts from Suite retratos. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. Karina Zilberman Wine and juice, challah and cookies, arts and crafts, music and stories, lectures and movies—enjoy these treats and more every Shabbat at the 92nd Street Y. Karina Zilberman leads families through the traditional Kiddush followed by arts projects and storytelling for the little ones, interesting talks and study texts for the adults and great food for the entire family. Saturdays, Beginning October 13, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm. Meeting Times: Oct 13, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct. (D) SAT OCT 13 – BIKE ROUTE 25 THE Vineyards RIDE #6 Approximately 35 mile ride on the bucolic North Fork passing farm stands and vineyards. We’ll make a stop or two at a vineyard to tour their facilities and sample their wines. We’ll make a brief stop at Hortons Point Lighthouse. Near the end of the ride we’ll stop at famous Briermere Farms to sample some of their delicious pies. Register BY THU OCT 18. Rain date Sun Oct 21. Non members $10 Lanny Wexler highpt39. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct, 3:30-4:15 pm. Crash course in Jewish mysticism. Learn the basics of ancient Jewish authentic Kabbalah, the history and how it relates to our lives today. Presented by Rabbi Berl. Lubavitch-Chabad, 2021 NW 5 Ave, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 13 Oct, 7:30-11 pm. Dance with us & welcome our visiting band & caller from Atlanta. Beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. No partner or experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Live music. Wear casual attire & comfortable shoes. Smiles & laughter fill the room. Pinellas Park Auditorium, 7690 - 59th St. N., Pinellas Park. Stan Prince, 727-823-2725. $7; $5 - 21 & under. Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 14 October 2007
Sun 14 Oct. Sunday, Octber 14, 2007 10 a.m. Phillips Social Hall at the Robert E. Loup JCC Celebrating Friendships. Call 303-316-6317 for more information. 350 South Dahlia Street, Denver, 80246. 303-309-2660. Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Looking for a better way to meet people than through the bar scene? Join the same group of young professionals in their 20s and 30s each Sunday for six weeks. Get competitive or just play for fun. Price includes bowling shoes. First Session: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 5:00pm-6:30pm Sessions: 6 Location: Leisure Time Bowl, 625 Eighth Avenue, Port Authority Building, 2nd floor Code: MM3RL08-01 Price: $140.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Dan Rather, the former anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, turns his attention to the upcoming election and how voters can get the information they need to make an informed decision. Rather, who covered major world events for CBS for 50 years, is now the anchor and managing editor of Dan Rather Reports on HDNet. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. National Safety Council 6 hour Defensive Driving Class Moore Catholic H.S. 100 Merrill Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 Tentative dates 2007 reservations required 718-606-7150 718-608-9451 Save on auto insurance/ reduce points http://moore10314. One day classes are 9am-3:30PM Evening classes are from 7-10PM You must attend both evenings Sun. 1/7 Sat. 1/20 Sun 2/4 Sat 3/3 Sun 3/18 Sat. 4/14 Sun 5/6 sat 5/19 Sun 6/3 sat 7/7 Sun 8/5 Sat 8/18 sun 9/9 sat 9/29 sun oct 14 sat 11/3 sun 12/2 Evenings T&T 2/6,13 W&W 4/ 18,25 TH&TH 6/21,28 M&W 7/ 16,18 T&TH 8/14,16 M&M 9/10,17 TU&TU 12/11,18. 100 Merrill Avenue, Staten Island, 10314. D.E. Office, 718-606-7150. Moore Catholic H.S. [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Saturdays–Sundays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Learn about excavation and artifact preservation, and experience the history of the ancient Near East hands-on at the Skirball's outdoor simulated archaeological dig. Drop in anytime on the hour; sign up at dig site. All ages welcome. Free with exhibition admission. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. When bullies grow up, they keep bullying, using their spouses, children and co-workers as targets. Emotional bullying doesn’t require physical threats; an adult bully can cause misery by withholding love, sex or conversation or controlling the purse strings, throwing tantrums or calling people names. Dr. Anne-Renée Testa explains how to free yourself from an emotional bully. Students receive a free copy of Testa’s new book. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3ES03-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Epic Poetry in the Western Tradition: The Shaping and Reshaping of the Question Ori Z. Soltes From the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad and the Odyssey to the Aeneid; from Beowulf and the Chanson de Roland to Dante; from Tasso and Milton to Kazantsakis’ The Odyssey: A Modern Sequel and Derek Walcott’s Omeros, travel a literary path that twists between life and death and the ultimate questions of human existence. Human irony, tragedy and nobility. The Epic of Gilgamesh and the question of human immortality. The rearticulation of the question in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5HS03-01 Price: $50.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Join Makor for a relaxing day trip to upstate New York’s Warwick Valley Winery, where we'll taste hand-crafted wines, enjoy gorgeous scenery and pick our own apples in the orchard. Meet at the 92nd Street Y Date & Time: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 10:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-MM5RT17-01 Price: $45.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Global Grooves Sunday, October 14, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Dance to world music played by KPFK host and Skirball music programmer Yatrika Shah-Rais, and learn a few moves from guest dancer Ana Maria Alvarez from Contra-Tiempo. Learn more. All ages; Children must be accompanied by an adult Per adult: $5 General, $4 Skirball Members; Per child 2 and up: $4 General, $3 Skirball Members. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Sunday, October 14th - Film A wager between God and Satan has dire consequences in this allegory based on the play by Jacob Gordin about the material world’s false promises. (100 min.; B&W; Yiddish w/ English subtitles) 2:00 P.M. Cost: $6. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. SUN OCT 14 Gertrude’S NOSE HIKE, Minnewaska STATE PARK & APPLE Picking Enjoy an 8 mile hike in the crisp autumn air, some of it on easy carriage roads but also some steep climbing over rocks, with great views to make the hard work worthwhile. We will meet the 8:30 am bus from Port Authority which arrives in New Paltz at 10 am. After the hike we will stop to pick or buy apples. Rain cancels, call the leaders to confirm. Hanna Abolitz Benesch 732-565-1125, Benesch, Ken King 631-991-8170, nhochike. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. SUN • OCT 14: Pump it Up Sorrento Valley $15 M/$18 NM Kindergarten–3rd Grade. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Mike Cohen, Executive Director, 858.457.3030. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Venture inside Kehila Kedosha Janina, the last remaining Greek synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, and see traditional and cultural treasures. Visit Beth Hamedrash Hagadol, renowned for its gothic architecture and Russian Jewish history. Walk the streets of Kleiner Deutschland and discuss the first wave of German Jewish immigration. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, 235 East Broadway, between Clinton and Montgomery streets. Please wear comfortable shoes. Subway: F train to East Broadway. Code: T-LP3CW06-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Terrain, artistic director Rebecca Lazier Rebecca Lazier's Serenade, set to Tchaikovsky's Serenade in C, breaks down and reassembles traditional expectations of Balanchine's musical interpretation and the relationship between audience and performer. Five dancers leap and fall initiated by twists and reaching counterbalances to explore group dynamics and individual relationships as a company journeys from rehearsal to performance. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. The Messy Genius: The Life and Music of Ludwig van Beethoven / Ages 6 and Older Jennifer Frautschi, violin Steven Isserlis, cello Ya-Fei Chuang, piano Steven Isserlis couldn't find good books to teach his young son about the great composers so he wrote two funny and charming volumes of his own: Why Beethoven Threw the Stew and Why Handel Waggled His Wig. For a second season, the acclaimed cellist brings his irresistible wit to our stage in a series of humorous musical portraits certain to entertain and educate young people—and their parents. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 14 Oct. Every scientist does it. Sort and identify found objects and other collections. Press flowers and leaves, and start a field guide to take home. Date & Time: Sun, Oct 14, 2007, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-GG6SS01-01 Price: $40.00 Adult / $20.00 Child. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 12-4 pm. Exhibition Opening: Voices of Lombard Street : A Century of Change in East Baltimore Join us for this landmark exhibition opening that interprets the history of East Baltimore 's Jewish community. As it traces the neighborhood's evolution from 1900 to today, the exhibition will chronicle Jewish life and show how the experiences of Jews and other residents intersected, overlapped and diverged. As part of the festivities costumed interpreters will interact with visitors providing first-person narration on what it was like to live as a newcomer in East Baltimore. Additionally, visitors will be able to make related art projects, eat delicatessen foods, and dance to period music. The opening reception is free to the public. For more information, contact 410.73. 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore. Lauren Silberman, 410-732-6400 ext. 29. Jewish Museum of Maryland - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 1-3 pm. The Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia offers one on one research assistance to aid genealogists in researching their Jewish family’s history. Fee: free for members; $5 for non-members. Reservations required. 1440 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, 30309. Breman Museum, 404-575-3767. Free for members. Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia, Inc. [website][email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 2 pm. Sunday, October 14, 2:00 p.m. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 3:30-6 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32603. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 7-9 pm. Three week specialty class on Sundays October 14, 21 and 28, followed by a Swing and Social Dance Party on Saturday November 3 (UF Homecoming). $5 per class, $7 party. Or $20 for all three classes and the party. Students $10 for all three classes and the party. This is a specialty class on the Swing 8-Count. Beginners can build a solid foundation while more experienced dancers can refine their skills. The 8-Count variations are used in Lindy Hop, West Coast and East Coast Swing, Shag and even Cha Cha. 7 to 8:30 pm is class. 8:30 to 9 is a mixer and social dance. Stay afterwards for Israeli dancing for free. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 561-939-2469. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Sun 14 Oct, 7:30 pm. Faces Singles presents a Cocktail Party Social at beautiful and chic Absinthe Lounge inside the Boca Raton Marriot. Includes nice appetizers. 100+ attend, not bad for a Sunday Night Event. Go to the Faces website for discounts. Absinthe Lounge(pronounced: Ab seenth), 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, Boca Raton. Ken Block, 305 932 4192 questions/office. $10. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Monday 15 October 2007
Mon 15 Oct. Volleyball is a great way to meet new people and stay in shape. Makor and Big City Volleyball team up for a 10-week season, appropriate for beginner and intermediate players. Registration includes preseason ranking scrimmage, 10 games and a T-shirt. Season begins in mid-October. Registration Deadline: Oct 3 Meeting Times: Weekday evenings (to be determined at preseason ranking scrimmage) Sessions: 10 Location: Big City Volleyball, 363 E 76th Street Code: MM3RL07-01 Price: $175.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. David Solomon David Solomon, best known for his In One Hour series, a catalogue of innovative and dynamic educational talks, leads an introductory overview of the essential aspects of a full Jewish education—all in one hour. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LH06-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Gordon Linzer A short walk from the new Makor center is the site of one of the most notorious slums in New York's history, the Five Points District. Charles Dickens said it was worst than any slum in London, Davy Crockett claimed he'd rather tackle a mountain lion bare-handed than a Five Points gangster. Learn how an attempt to improve the city in 1800 went horribly wrong, and see what they did about it. Includes the African Burial Grounds, the Tombs and a bit of Chinatown. Part of Daytime for Baby Boomers. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: Meet on steps of Tweed Courthouse, Chambers Street between Broadway and Center Street Code: T-MD5RT03-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. New York Times video editor Adam B. Ellick discusses the birth of the multi-media journalist and uses an array of audio/visual materials to explore the fusion of print, web video and stills that defines contemporary journalism. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Downtown location to be announced Code: T-MM5LC02-01 Price: $10.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Judith Gruber Explore what risk-taking is all about and learn how it can free you to live a fuller, more authentic life by identifying your underlying intentions, beliefs and actions to achieve your goals. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3SP68-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. The author of more than 15 novels and a recipient of the PEN/Nabokov Award, Mario Vargas Llosa was lauded by John Updike as “Peru's best novelist—one of the world's best.” Salman Rushdie said The War of the End of the World "gives us a fictional universe bursting with intellectual argument.” Vargas Llosa's novels include Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter, Death in the Andes, The Feast of the Goat and The Bad Girl. Unterberg Poetry Center membership benefits include admission to all Reading Series events. Find out more about membership. Young Literary Salon Are you 35 or younger? A limited number of tickets are available to each Reading Series event for just $10. Order online below. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Monday NIGHT AT THE Movies WITH Harold Chapler ~ WALK ON WATER FOR Singles OF ALL AGES Oct 15, 2007 Department: Singles Location and Time: 7 pm Cost: $4 JCC members, $6 nonmembers For More Information Contact: Esther Mazor x460 emazor Enjoy a special reception prior to joining others for a feature film at 7:30 pm. Mr. Chapler will introduce the film and then share his expertise with us at an optional discussion following the movie. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Ruth Indyk Lubick Change is in the air. Thinking of moving to or from NYC? Setting up a pied-a-terre? Downsizing? Upgrading? Helping the kids with the purchase of their home? Refinancing your home? Please join me for a fact filled session on the NYC real estate geared especially toward retirees. Bring your questions. Part of Daytime for Baby Boomers. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-MD5LP02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Getaway TO THE Rockerfeller Estate, Kykuit Oct 15, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: Meet at JCC 9:15 am Cost: $80 JCC members, $85 general admission (limited space) For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Meet at JCC 9:15 am Return approximately 4:45 pm Enjoy Rockerfeller’s spectacular estate on the Hudson. The House & Inner Garden tour includes the main floor of the house complete with its fine furnishings and art; the subterranean art galleries; the Inner Garden and West Terrace, with spectacular views of the Hudson River and the outdoor sculpture collection; and finally, the mammoth Coach Barn with its collection of antique carriages and classic automobiles. Wear comfortable shoes; it is a 21/4 hour walking tour. Following the. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Take a load off at this lounge, known for its high class—and high ceilings. Enjoy wine and cocktails while chatting with other singles. Look for the red torch lamps when you enter. Free drinks upon arrival. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Auction House, 300 East 89th Street (between First and Second Avenues Code: T-LS5GT02-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Claire B. Benenson and Madeline I. Noveck, moderators Our long-running investment series continues, focusing on a range of investment styles and asset classes in the United States and abroad. Is it possible to design an investment portfolio that will provide strong long-term growth with moderate volatility by diversifying opportunities and risks? Claire B. Benenson is a mutual funds director. Madeline I. Noveck, CFP, is president of Novos Planning Associates, Inc. Abby Joseph Cohen is the chief U.S. investment strategist for Goldman Sachs. Date & Time: Mon, Oct 15, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5IL01-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Treasure Hunting IN FILM: WALK ON WATER Oct 15, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $3 JCC members • $4 general admission For More Information Contact: Deborah Roberts x315 droberts A Film/Discussion Series with Harold Chapler After an unexpected personal tragedy, Eyal, a Mossad special agent assigned to track down a Nazi war criminal, finds himself spying on his supervisor’s adult grandchildren. Director Eytan Fox calls political and personal allegiances into question. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct, 6-10 pm. We've got a 50 inch flat panel high def TV with surround sound, do you? Come watch the game in style. snacks will be provided, bring money for dinner High School Only Please RSVP by the Friday before the night you plan on attending. Thank you. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct, 7:30 pm. The inner beauty of the Jewish women. Discuss beauty and jewelry, a Jewish concept? Create and design your own custom made bracelets. Taste delicious salad bar and fruity desserts. At the home of Mrs. Ruth Sherwood. Gainesville, 32603. Ruth Sherwood, 352-375-6320, 352-336-5877. $10. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct, 8-9 pm. Discover the wisdom and logic of the Talmud. Take advantage of this unique study opportunity. Presented by Rabbi Berl and buddy study. Lubavitch-Chabad, 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Tuesday 16 October 2007
Tue 16 Oct. A World in a City: New York’s Changing Immigrant Population Joseph Berger / Ari L. Goldman Some 60 percent of New York’s residents are either immigrants or the children of immigrants, making the city more ethnically and politically diverse than ever. New York Times reporter Joseph Berger brings alive the sights, smells, cuisines and people of the world’s most cosmopolitan city in a discussion that addresses issues of immigration while demonstrating that people live together in harmony. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]