2007
November 2007
Thursday 1 November 2007
Thu 1 Nov to Sun 11 Nov. 2021 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, 90027-1657. 323.856.7600. American Film Institute - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov to Sun 4 Nov. We're going Hawaiian this year. Dancing starts 1pm Thursday. Shag workshops Friday & Saturday. Golf Scramble on Friday. Hospitality & free pours. Smoke-free ballroom. Mention group name for special hotel rate. Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Jerry Munson, 407-671-1197. $50 until 9/30. Beach Boppers of Orlando, Inc. [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov to Sun 4 Nov. We're going Hawaiian this year. Dancing starts 1pm Thursday. Shag workshops Friday & Saturday. Golf Scramble on Friday. Hospitality & free pours. Smoke-free ballroom. Mention group name for special hotel rate. Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Jerry Munson, 407-671-1197. $50 until 9/30. Beach Boppers of Orlando, Inc. [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov to Sun 4 Nov. We're going Hawaiian this year. Dancing starts 1pm Thursday. Shag workshops Friday & Saturday. Golf Scramble on Friday. Hospitality & free pours. Smoke-free ballroom. Mention group name for special hotel rate. Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Jerry Munson, 407-671-1197. $50 until 9/30. Beach Boppers of Orlando, Inc. [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov to Sun 4 Nov. We're going Hawaiian this year. Dancing starts 1pm Thursday. Shag workshops Friday & Saturday. Golf Scramble on Friday. Hospitality & free pours. Smoke-free ballroom. Mention group name for special hotel rate. Plaza Resort & Spa, 600 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach. Jerry Munson, 407-671-1197. $50 until 9/30. Beach Boppers of Orlando, Inc. [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. Thursday November 01 2007 6:30 pm The Saul and Harriet M. Rothkopf Media Program Conversation & Film Screening: Bruce Davidson and Ilan Stavans Renowned photographer Bruce Davidson discusses his distinguished career with noted author and editor Ilan Stavans. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. Mike Colameco spices up his popular cooking demonstration series by bringing in guest chefs to demonstrate exciting dishes from their latest cook-books. Note: Mike Colameco will not be moderating this event. Culinary legend Jonathan Waxman, the chef-owner of the venerable Barbuto in the West Village, shares rustic recipes from his home kitchen that are included in his new cookbook, A Great American Cook. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 1, 2007, 7:00pm Location: Delia/Viking Showroom, 969 Third Avenue at 58th Street Code: T-LP5FW30-01 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. People who are perfectionists are experts at finding things wrong with themselves and with those most important to them, which can prove harmful in relationships. Clinical psychiatrist and relationship expert Harold Bernard, PhD, helps you explore the causes and characteristics of perfectionism and strategies for overcoming it. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 1, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS10-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov 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]
Thu 1 Nov to Thu 8 Nov. Help us celebrate the Jewish Book Fair’s 13th year of providing an “Extravaganza of Jewish Literature for All Ages.” Don’t miss what promises to be our best year ever. November 1, 2007 November 4 – 8, 2007 Family Day November 4, 2007. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. 858-362-1154. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov to Thu 6 Dec. The Jewish Learning Institute’s (JLI) fall course, Israel: The Land and the Spirit, begins at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie on November 1, 2007. While many Israel-focused courses traditionally cover the history and politics of the State of Israel, The Land and the Spirit will explore the nature of the deep spiritual connection that has existed between the Jewish people and the land of Israel throughout the ages. Employing a range of texts from various sources, including religious and secular texts, Talmudic quotes, and op-ed pieces and other contemporary scholars, students will broach and discuss topics including: What it means for a land to be holy, how the land could have been promised to the Jews before they existed as a nation, and whether it’s possible. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. $100 (students $20). Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. This class concentrates on learning the Lindy Hop, named for Charles Lindberg's famous hop across the Atlantic. Singles and couples are welcome. Instructor: Jamie Furr 6 times on Thursdays 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Nov 1 - Dec 13 Except: Nov 22 Session B $80.00 Member $90.00 Public RAD9B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. Wayne Koestenbaum wrote that Mary Jo Bang’s new poetry collection, Elegy, "recalls the late work of Ingeborg Bachmann in its febrile, recursive lyricism.” Bang was the winner of the Discovery/The Nation Award in 1995, and is the author of four other poetry collections. Of Dean Young, Charles Simic wrote, “This man reminds us that there is nothing more serious than a joke.” Young is the author of seven collections, including Embryoyo. Read more about Mary Jo Bang on the 92nd Street Y Blog. 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. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. What: Dan Bridge Send-off Celebration When: 5:30 pm Where: Seattle Marriott Waterfront Cost: To be determined Sponsored by: Hillel at the University of Washington Contact: galit; Galit Ezekiel 206-527-1997. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. This unique class combines beginning tumbling skills with dance and movement. The class begins with 30 minutes of fun on mats and obstacle courses utilizing beams, bars and trapeze. Then it's on to the dance studio where children will develop coordination while using imagination and musical exploration in various dance forms. Children must be appropriate age by 9/4/07. Age Requirement: Ages 3 - 4 6 times on Thursdays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Nov 1 - Dec 13 Except: Nov 22 Session B $135.00 Member $145.00 Public rrockb. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov. Learn East Coast Swing and the Charleston. Singles and couples are welcome. Instructor: Jamie Furr 6 times on Thursdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Nov 1 - Dec 13 Except: Nov 22 Session B $80.00 Member $90.00 Public RAD8B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 11 am-1 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]
Thu 1 Nov, 8 pm-1 am. Cost: $35 Early Bird to be paid in advance by Friday October 19, 2007 $ 55 to be paid by Friday October 26, 2007 $ 65 at the door (no guarantee of space) Where: Gladstone’s Wine Bar & Grill 398 Eglinton Avenue West (1½ blocks east of Bathurst) Who: Jewish Single Men & Women Ages 20 -45 To Buy Tickets: Call or email: yitz007 Yitzckak Alloul 416-829-1761 Great Food, Great Music and a Great Opportunity to meet other Jewish singles. Gladstones Wine Bar & Grill, 398 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto. Yitzchak, 416-829-1761. 35.00 Canadian. Toronto Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Friday 2 November 2007
Fri 2 Nov. 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. Join author, filmmaker and anthropologist Ruth Behar for an extraordinary Cuban Shabbat celebration. After a Kabbalat Shabbat service led in Nusach Cuba, Behar reads from her new book, An Island Called Home: Returning to Jewish Cuba, and leads a discussion on her journey back to her homeland. The evening includes authentic Jewish-Cuban cuisine, an exhibition of Humberto Mayol’s photographs, Cuban-Jewish music and salsa dance instruction from Behar. Register by October 2. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. Join Makor Volunteers at the New York City's Greenmarket, collecting food from farmers and vendors at Union Square. Volunteers pack and load food that goes directly to agencies that feed the homeless. Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Fri, Nov 2, 2007, 5:15pm-6:45pm Code: T-NN0TC46-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. Friday, November 2, 2007 7:30 p.m. Join Sol y Canto and Melodic Visions in a journey through one of the Mexico's favorite holidays. Their newest program brings the Day of the Dead to life. Giant projected images of traditional dancing skulls, marigold bouquets, bustling market places and the faces of families in celebration take you to the heart of Michoacán, one of Mexico's most historic and picturesque states. But that's not all. Add Sol y Canto's live interpretations of beloved Mexican classics as well as evocative new compositions in a haunting and lively combination of Mexican and pan-Latin rhythms. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. 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 2 Nov to Sun 11 Nov. Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley: A multi-sport adventure combining biking through the mountain villages, visiting the local schools, river rafting, and last but not least hiking the royal Inca trail. (last few days are the Inca Trail). Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. 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, 9:30-11:30am Date & Time: Fri, Nov 2, 2007, 9:30am-11:30am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhtsf-04. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. Get a behind-the-scenes view of one of the world's most luxurious hotels, home to the city's most ornate banquet halls and guest suites. Explore the hotel that world leaders and the president of the United States have long called their home away from home in New York. Afterward, enjoy a lush tea service on the hotel's fabled Cocktail Terrace. Date & Time: Fri, Nov 2, 2007, 12:00pm Location: 301 Park Avenue Code: T-LP3CW16-01 Price: $55.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 2 Nov, 6:15-9 pm. Join us for a potluck dinner & discussion. Judith Seid will lead an interactive teaching on what it means to be a cultural Jew. Space is limited. Please call to make a reservation . JGate, 409 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, 94530. Bridget Wynne, (510) 559-8140. free. Jewish Gateways - [website][email][events]
Fri 2 Nov, 7 pm. Lets break bread together. Relax after the long work-week and enjoy a nice evening of Shabbat dinner. Bring a delish dish to share with everyone and $5 to cover costs of soda, challah, papergoods-n-stuff. Rsvp to Tammy with what you will be bringing. Marina Village, Exact address will be sent out upon rsvp-ing., Boynton Beach, 33435. Tammy. $5 + a potluck dish. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]
Fri 2 Nov, 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 3 November 2007
Sat 3 Nov. Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 8:00pm-2:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD06-04 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Join Danel and Maria, Madonna's tango dance coaches, for an evening of passionate Argentine tangos, milongas, valses and Latin música tropical. Live music beginning at 10pm by Raul Jaurena and the New York Tango Trio. Jackets required for men. After Sep 1, Argentinean tango dancer Karina Romero will be hosting the tango parties. Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 8:00pm-2:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD06-04 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:00pm Iconic Classics: Bach’s Lobet den Herrn and Palestrina’s Missa Brevis, performed by Brandeis’ best classical singers. $10/$5 students and seniors. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Enjoy your early afternoon getting your hands covered in clay. Whether you prefer hand-building or wheel throwing, are a beginner or an expert, there is always something new to learn in this fun and interactive course. Instructor: Joshua Margolis 7 times on Saturdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Nov 3 - Dec 22 Except: Nov 24 $190.00 Member $200.00 Public Additional Items: Additional items will be displayed at checkout RACER6B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. 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]
Sat 3 Nov. Join Derekh Torah students and alumni for wine, cheese, popcorn and the beautiful ceremony that concludes Shabbat. Stay for a thought-provoking Jewish-themed movie and a discussion afterward led by Derekh Torah faculty. Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 5:45pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL4DT02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Karina Zilberman and Yaffa Garber Join Karina Zilberman and Yaffa Garber in an intergenerational meaningful and dynamic Family Shabbat experience through music, storytelling and creative movement and celebrate the joys of Shabbat as a community. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-04. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Saturday, November 3, 2:00 p.m. Artist Steve Miller talks about his exhibition Steve Miller: Spiraling Inward in an informal gallery talk. R.S.V.P. required. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov. Brenda Stiefel-Sherman In a relaxed, thought-provoking setting, meet other single men and women facing the same issues as you and discover ways to handle the many chal-lenges you encounter. Event begins with a wine reception, followed by group discussions and music—and more wine. Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS05-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov to Sun 11 Nov. 1301Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, 08003. Administration, 856-424-4444. Katz Jewish Community Center of Cherry Hill - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 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 3 Nov, 12:1 pm. Choir/Music Group will be meeting this Shabbat (11/3) at 12:00 noon right after Torah study. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, 97701. Tully Ellsberg, (541) 385-9953. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 1-4 pm. Come out and help us collect seed from native plants, and then plant them in other areas of this park. Join us for fun and snacks and learn about the native plants of this park. 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. Meet at the park entrance at the intersection of Parkwood Avenue and Jeanne Street. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 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 3 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ Tera Nova Lounge in Jax. Guys get keys, Ladies get locks. Chance to win over $1,000 in CASH & prizes. Over 150 expected to attend. 1 Free drink/ free appetizers til 8pm, $20 to prepay w/ code JN. Tera Nova Lounge, 8206 Phillips Highway, Suite 7, Jacksonville, 32256. Ellen, 941-915-6234. $20 Prepaidw/code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 8 pm. Lesson at 8:00 pm. Dancing at 9:00 pm. Celebrate after the Gator Homecoming Game with a Swing and Social Dance and Band party. Featuring a variety of live music by Seabreeze, the R&B, Rock, Pop and Jazz Swing version of one of North Florida's most popular Contra bands. Bring a snack to share, if you like. You do not have to know Swing dancing or have a partner. This is a party. Come and have a great time. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 561-939-2469. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 8:16-11:59 pm. Participatory Classic Israeli folkdancing, limited to dances which are at least ten years old. Anisa's School of Dance, 14252 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, 91423. Louis, 818-990-8925. $6. Vintage Israeli Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 4 November 2007
Sun 4 Nov. The Globalization of Selfishness vs. The Globalization of GenerosityyThis program is held at Thorne Auditorium at Northwestern University’s School of Law, 375 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Sunday, November 4 5:30 - 6:30 $5 | Reservations required. Please call the Chicago Humanities Festival at 312.494.9509 or visit their website at www.l. Rabbi Michael Lerner, the distinguished editor of Tikkun magazine, the Jewish critique of politics, culture, and society, offers his views on how to build American values and policies that reflect the growing interconnectedness of everyone on the planet. 618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov to Wed 14 Nov. This wonderful expedition starts in the ‘eternal’ city of Rome, then a short flight to the North African city of Tunis, adjacent to ancient Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians, where Jews have lived for two-and-a-half millennia. You’ll see highlights of this exotic capital, like Casablanca, a blend of “Arabian nights” mystique with French sophistication. You’ll meet members of Tunisia’s remaining Jewish community, and visit their synagogues and institutions. You’ll also visit the site of ancient Carthage, the artists’ haven of Sidi-bou-Said, and medieval Sousse. Next – to the exotic island of Djerba, home of Jews for at least twenty-five centuries, with its two “Jewish” towns, and one of the world’s most impressive and ornate synagogues. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. 3995 Land Only. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. Whether you're new to the game or have been plunking down letters for years, this evening of strategy and reasoning with Joe Edley—a three-time National Scrabble Championship winner—is sure to be a Scrabble enthusiast's delight. Please bring your own Scrabble set if possible. Read more about Joe Edley on the 92nd Street Y Blog. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 4, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3ES04-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. Journeys: Inspirational Talk on Aging by the reknowned Wendy Lustbader and Dr. Barry Grosskopf What:first of series: "Journeys: Inspirational Talks By Area Leaders and Visionaries in the Field of Aging Presenting Wendy Lustbader and Dr. Barry Grosskopf When:Sunday,Nov. 4, 10:30 am-noon Where:The Summit at First Hill Cost:none, space limited, reservations required Sponsored by:Summit at First Hill, Kline Galland Center Contact:Beth Cordova, Director of Resident Services, 206-652-4444. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. Memories of the Russian Revolution: 90 Years of Images and Perceptions Serge Schmemann, Michael T. Kaufman and Eric Lohr A distinguished panel examines an era that many believed would lead to Utopia, describes growing up in post-revolutionary Russia and discusses the plight of Russian émigrés and the historiography of the Russian Revolution as it has evolved over 90 years. Serge Schmemann is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and the editorial page editor for the International Herald Tribune. He is a former editor and bureau chief for The New York Times. Michael T. Kaufman is a retired New York Times reporter, foreign correspondent, columnist and editor. Eric Lohr, PhD, is an assistant professor of Russian his-tory at the American University in Washington. D. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. What: Annual Benefit Dinner for MMSC Day School When: 5-9pm, Sunday, November 4 Where: TBA Cost: $90 Sponsored by: Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder (MMSC) Contact: sariweissr. or (206)523-9766 ext 116. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. What: 10th Season Concert (in commemoration of Kristallnacht) When: Sunday, November 4, 2007; Concert 4 - 6 pm, Gala Dinner 6:15 pm Where: Concert at Benaroya Hall (Illsley Ball Nordstrom Hall), 200 University St, Seattle WA; Gala Dinner at Union Restaurant Cost: $36 for concert (Cost for Gala package for both concert & dinner TBA) Sponsored by: MUSIC OF Remembrance Contact: info or 206-365-7770. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. Sunday, November 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Program and performers to be announced. Free and Open to the public. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. 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 4 Nov. What: An exciting event for the entire Jewish Community to help you plan your upcoming Simchas and Celebrations. Meet more than 100+ of the best vendors including DJs, entertainers, event planners, equipt. rentals, jewelers, photographers, artists, event sites and more. Nosh on fantastic samples from Seattle's best kosher and non-kosher caterers and bakers. Fabulous fashion shows with the latest attire for b'nai mitvah kids, moms and dads, brides and their stylish guests. Presentations on making your simcha a special, memorable event. Enter to win a free dinner for 2 on The Spirit of WA Dinner Train. When: Sunday, November 4, 2007 10am-4pm Where: The new, "Spirit OF Washington EVENT Center." Renton, WA.s from I-5, 405, & 90 Sponsored by: Hosted by Mitzvah. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. SUN NOV 4 TRAIL Maintenance IN Sterling Forest We will give something back to the trail system by trimming bushes, clearing brush and painting markers along the Allis Trail. Trail maintenance followed by hike to a waterfall or scenic viewpoint. Bring 2 quarts of water, lunch, daypack, and hiking boots. Bring gloves and tools if you have or else club will provide. Accessible by public transit. Pizza after the trail maintenance provided by Mosaic. Move your clocks back one hour as we return to Eastern Standard Time. Ugh. Please Register BY November 2. FREE EVENT FOR Everyone. Hannah Abolitz Benesch Benesch, Lanny Wexler highpt39. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov. Ages 10-18 Sunday, November 4, 2:00-4:00 P.M This master class taught musician extraordinaire Tim McKnight is for boys only. As you know boys and girls have very different voices and this class is put together to explain all aspects of the male voice. From tenors to basses, from crooning to falsetto, Tim will explain the different parts of your voice, and through exercises and song show you how to use it properly. Even if you think you know your voice totally, this is an absolute must for any young man wanting to further themselves in musical theatre. $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 4 Nov. Alexandra Leaf, moderator Join Marco Pierre White, the author of The Devil in the Kitchen: Sex, Pain, Madness and the Making of a Great Chef and Britain’s first-ever Michelin three-starred chef; Thomas Keller, the chef of The French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon and Bouchon Bakery; and William Grimes, the former restaurant critic of The New York Times, for an up-close exploration of the front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house worlds of celebrity "uber chefs" in the U.S. and abroad. Culinary historian Alexandra Leaf moderates. Read more about Thomas Keller on the 92Y Blog. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 4, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall S. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 10 am-2 pm. First annual Jewish Volunteer Fair Come connect with your community Hundreds of opportunities for all ages Groups, Families, Individuals, Students Service Learning, Bnai Mitzvah and more. We invite you to bring donated items for clients of our agencies: • Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap (all sizes welcome) • Warm winter clothing: hats, scarves, gloves and socks • New items only, please For more information: 1.888.246.1818 • 703.357.9060 Call or email. B'nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Road,, Rockville, KushKush Club - [website][email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 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 4 Nov, 1-4 pm. We always love help with cutting out woody invasive plants. Bring your friends, get outside, get exercise, and help maintain this natural area. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools and snacks provided. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian, or contact NAP in advance to obtain a release form. We’ll meet at the Park Steward’s house at 3470 Woodland Road, off East Huron River Drive. Ann Arbor, 48105. Outreach Coordinator, 734.996.3266. 0. Natural Area Preservation Division - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 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 4 Nov, 5-8 pm. First major fundraiser for Bnai Israel Day School. BBQ, square dancing, petting zoo, entertainment. 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32604. 352-376-1508. $36 family. B'nai Israel Day School - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 7-9 pm. Swing dancing and classes continue in November with a series of classes in the basics of West Coast Swing, starting from the very beginning with sound fundamentals. No partner and no experience neccessary. The class will be taught at multiple levels at the same time, so experienced dancers will get more advanced ideas while new dancers can work on their basics. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 561-939-2469. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Monday 5 November 2007
Mon 5 Nov. Ellen Mendel and Barbara Berger Discover how Adler's concept of "social feeling" (Gemeinschaftsgefuehl)—a feeling of empathy and identification with others, as expressed through cooperation—and the ideas of individual psychology are not only relevant but crucial for living in today’s stressful times. Date & Time: Mon, Nov 5, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5PJ05-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov. Ann Beattie introduces David Markson Rick Moody introduces Will Self William Kennedy praised David Markson as a "writer who kicks tradition out the window, then kicks the window out the window, letting a splendid new light into the room." Markson's novels include The Last Novel and Wittgenstein's Mistress. Ann Beattie's numerous novels and short-story collections include most recently, Follies: New Stories and The Doctor's House. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Mon 5 Nov. Florence G. Heller JCC, 524 W. Melrose St., Chicago, 60657. Alison Marlowe, 773-871-6780. Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program - [website][email][events]
Mon 5 Nov to Sun 18 Nov. Just to our south, a whole continent awaits discovery. It’s full of grand cities, extraordinary scenery and a pulse of life that will have your toes tapping and hips gyrating from the moment you arrive. It’s also home to hundreds of thousands of Jews, most of whose ancestors arrived from Eastern Europe at the same time yours reached America. We begin in Argentina and its gorgeous capital Buenos Aires, often called “Paris of South America”…You’ll meet Jewish Argentineans and you’ll journey out into the Pampas where Jewish pioneers created a “Promised Land” in the late 19th century. Next – amazing Iguassu Falls – then journey to northern Brazil, where Jews have lived for almost as long as Europeans have lived in the Western Hemisphere. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. 5695 Land Only. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Mon 5 Nov. 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 5 Nov. Leon Charney Explore the fascinating relevance that the Kaddish prayer has to Jewish doxology and the power it has had to help alleviate grief for the Jewish people from the time of the Crusades to this day. Leon Charney explains how the Kaddish became the most integral prayer in Judaism and, paradoxically, how the prayer can be thought of in terms of happiness and life rather than mourning and death. Leon Charney, an author, lawyer and television moderator, has been an advisor to presidents and prime ministers in Israel and the United States. Date & Time: Mon, Nov 5, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LH03-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov. Ron Taffel, PhD Children face a culture and lifestyle that continually requires them to switch from one activity or experience to another. Dr. Ron Taffel helps you understand transitions in a new way and discusses how to minimize their effect on your children and you. This lecture will change the way parents understand and handle this modern-day phenomenon. Dr. Taffel is the author of Nurturing Good Children Now, Parenting by Heart and When Parents Disagree & What You Can Do About It. He has been a special guest on Today, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, 20/20 and Larry King Live. Date & Time: Mon, Nov 5, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5PM01-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 5-6 pm. Give your soul a boost with some spiritual caffeine.n Chanie to discuss the Jewish woman and to present those questions that you’ve always wondered about. students only. UF Campus Library West Starbucks, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 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 6 November 2007
Tue 6 Nov. 4601 Community Drive, West Palm Beach, 33417. 561-478-0700. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov. Dr. Marc Weissbluth, the author of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, addresses parents' concerns about babies' common sleep problems. Three families will consult with Dr. Weissbluth one month before the evening's presentation and will join him on stage to talk about what worked and what did not. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Tue 6 Nov. What: Family Matters Campaign Kickoff Event When: 5pm Where: Skybridge, Washington State Convention Center Cost: none Sponsored by: Jewish Family Service Contact: Gail Pollack 206-861-3151 or gpollacke. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov. MacDonald and Chevalier; MacDonald and Eddy Howard Oboler In their effort to attract and retain audiences, Hollywood movie studios often teamed film stars they knew the public enjoyed watching together. As a result, during the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, certain movie stars became linked on film and sometimes in their personal lives. View scenes from some of the films in which these great screen teams appeared and discuss the special chemistry that made them so popular. Date & Time: Tue, Nov 6, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5FL02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov. Francine Segan Join cookbook author and food historian Francine Segan for a tour of Bleeker Street and beyond. Stop at a wide range of gourmet spots including pastry & cheese shops, an award winning bakery, coffee & tea emporiums, a wine store and more. Get to taste samples and learn buying and cooking tricks from the pros. Note: Meet at Rocco's Pastry, 243 Bleeker Street. Pre-Registration required Part of Daytime for Baby Boomers. Date & Time: Tue, Nov 6, 2007, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet at Rocco's Pastry, 243 Bleeker Street Code: T-MD5RT05-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov to Sun 18 Nov. 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. Jerusalem. Mike Enav, Tour Director, 212-879-4588. TBA. American Jewish Congress International Travel Program - [more][email][events]
Tue 6 Nov to Sun 18 Nov. The Headrow Town Hall, Leeds, LS1 3AD. 44-0-113-247-8398. Leeds International Film Festival - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov. 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 8pm. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door Date & Time: Tue, Nov 6, 2007, 7:30pm Location: The Village Pourhouse, 64 Third Avenue at 11th Street Code: T-MM5RT07-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov, 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 7 November 2007
Wed 7 Nov. Alec Baldwin, Arianna Huffington and Mo Rocca / Andy Borowitz, moderator Award-winning satirist Andy Borowitz of The New Yorker hosts an irreverent look at the upcoming presidential election, featuring Alec Baldwin, Arianna Huffington and Mo Rocca. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Introduces the fundamentals of ballroom dance, basic steps and patterns. Included will be waltz, rumba and Night Club Two-Step. 6 times on Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Nov 7 - Dec 12 Session B $80.00 Member $90.00 Public RAD2B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 8:00pm “Musica da Banda Portugusa” featuring the music of Manuel M. Canito, prolific Composer and Music Director of the Our Lady of Light Band of Fall River as well as Portuguese Wind Band music. $10/$5 students and seniors. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Explore different techniques of working with ceramics, including the wheel, sculptural forms and decoration. All levels of experience are welcome. Materials fee of $20 covers firing, clay, glazes, tools and brushes. Instructor: Jun Ishimuro 7 times on Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nov 7 - Dec 19 Session B $190.00 Member $200.00 Public Additional Items: Additional items will be displayed at checkout RACER2B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Dr. Marc Weissbluth returns to the Y to speak specifically to parents of twins on issues around sleep. Bring your babies of one year or younger (optional). Dr. Marc Weissbluth is the author of Your Fussy Baby and a professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is the founder of The Sleep Disorder Center at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. What: SJCS welcomes nationally known clinical psychologist, parent educator, and best-selling author of 'The Blessing of a Skinned Knee', Dr. Wendy Mogel, for a lecture and book-signing, open to the entire commnunity. When: 7 PM Where: Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street) Cost: TBA Sponsored by: Seattle Jewish Community School Contact: Deborah Frockt, Director of Admissions & Marketing at 206.522.5212 or dfrockts. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Includes the study of armwork, handwork and footwork combined with an exploration of the musical tendencies and knowledge necessary for the flamenco dancer to advance from beginning to advanced levels.6 times on Wednesdays 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Nov 7 - Dec 12 Session B $80.00 Member $90.00 Public RAD5B. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. What:Government Affairs Committee Meeting When: Tuesday, November 7th, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Stroum Jewish Community Center Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Contact: Elle simon, 206.774.2243. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. 313 W 83rd Street, between West End and Riverside, NY, 10024. Steve Peretz, 212-579-1388. AishNY - [website][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. 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, November 7, 2007, 12:00 p.m. - Rose Art Museum. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Be a mentor, work with clients of the H.O.P.E. program and share your expertise of the work world, help with mock interviews, resume-building skills, and provide career and life advice to financially underprivileged adults looking to achieve financial and personal sustainability. Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 6:00pm-8:00pm Code: T-NN0TC41-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. 131 West 86 Street (West Side) 10th Floo, 5 East 62 Street (East Side), Manhattan. Rabbi Mark N. Wildes, 212-787-9533. Manhattan Jewish Experience - [website][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Maggie Anton Did you know that Rashi's daughters studied Talmud? That in their time, the 11th century, Jewish women wore tefillin and tzitzit, blew the shofar and performed circumcisions? While researching her award-winning Rashi's Daughters trilogy, scholar Maggie Anton discovered a multitude of surprising facts, which she shares. Maggie Anton's most recent book is Rashi's Daughters: Book Two—Miriam. She studies Talmud and medieval history in Los Angeles. Date & Time: Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LJ02-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Dan Gallant Concentrate on Act II, Scene II and Act III, Scene I of Romeo and Juliet. Review film adaptations including Franco Zefferelli's version and the 1996 Baz Luhrmann adaptation. Part of Daytime for Baby Boomers. Date & Time: Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-MD5LK03-01 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. Margaret C. Sewell, PhD Do you forget names or lose track of essential information? Boost your recall by developing memory fitness. Understand how you learn, identify lifestyle factors that hinder memory potential and discover practical tips to rev up your recall power. Date & Time: Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3SP35-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov. In 1991, photojournalist Ricki Rosen documented Israel's transfer of 15,000 Jews from Ethiopia during the historic Operation Solomon airlift. Thirteen years later, she found and photographed the same Ethiopian Jews, now settled all over Israel. See an ancient lost tribe become the newest Israelis and follow their journey from exile to the Promised Land. View photographs by Ricki Rosen on the 92nd Street Y Blog. Part of our Israel at 60 celebration. Date & Time: Wed, Nov 7, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5JC01-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 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 7 Nov, 5:30 pm. This month’s selection is The Book Thief by Markus Zuzak. Please call Corrie Grudin (389-8772) if you will be attending or if you want to be part of the book club but can’t attend this meeting. Contact Corrie for the latest book selection. Socializing and dinner at a local restaurant to follow (optional). Bend Public Library, Second floor meeting room, Bend, 97701. Corrie Grudin, (541) 389-8772. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Back after last year's "Babi Yar Remembered: Yevtushenko and Shostakovich in Word and Song", world-famous pianists the Dichters will perform Aaron Copland's "El Salon Mexico", arranged by Leonard Bernstein; Brahms; Schumann; Listz; Mozart; and Arensky. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. $15-$35. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7:30 pm. Wednesday 11 July Lecture with slides by BRIAN Altshuler “Artist Extraordinaire – The Architecture Of Amancio 'Pancho' Guedes”. Pancho Guedes is an architect, sculptor, painter, writer, and educator of international renown. Brian Altshuler is an architect, sculptor, painter, writer, researcher and lecturer. He studied architecture at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg during the tenure of Pancho Guedes. CLIVE M BECK auditorium, Glenhove Rd & 4th Street,, Houghton. Hazel or René 728 8088/8378. Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre- RCHCC - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7:30 pm. Abanico Theater - Arts and Minds Center, 3138 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 33313. 305.374.0371 or 305.752.9595. Culture in the City - [events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. 'Celestial Dialogues' Baroque chamber music inspired by Jewish tradition. Performed in one of New York’s most captivating and beautiful historical landmarks. Including works by Handel and Rossi. Congregation Shearith Israel, Central Park West at 70th Street, New York City. Alana, 212-873-0300, ext. 221. $35.00. Orchestra of St. Luke's - [website][email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 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 8 November 2007
Thu 8 Nov. Thursday November 08 2007 6:30 pm American artist Allan Kaprow is credited with inventing the term “happenings” to describe performance art pieces involving public participation. This unique program, presented as part of the Performa07 Biennial, will explore Kaprow’s innovative artistic practices and legacy. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. 7 times on Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Nov 8 - Dec 27 Except: Nov 22 Session B $190.00 Member $200.00 Public Additional Items: Additional items will be displayed at checkout RACER4D Instructor: Joshua Margolis Whether a beginner or a seasoned ceramist, explore this unique art form through both handbuilding techniques and use of the wheel. The additional materials fee of $20 covers firing, clay, glazes, tools and brushes. $20 materials (additional). 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov to Fri 9 Nov. Multilingual Jewish Literature and Multicultural America University of Chicago November 8-9, 2007 The Quadrangle Club 1155 E. 57th St. 618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Edward P. Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World and the award-winning All Aunt Hagar’s Children. He discusses his work and the African American experience. Stanley Crouch is a novelist, essayist, critic and television commentator. His latest book is Consider Genius: Writings on Jazz. His column is distributed by King Features Syndicate. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5CA03-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Howard Stringer has been chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation since June 2005. He is also a representative corporate executive officer of Sony Corporation. Additionally, he is chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation of America, corporate head of Sony Corporation's Entertainment Business Group, a member of the board of directors of Sony Corporation, and board member of Sony Ericsson and Sony BMG Music Entertainment. He oversees Sony's other music-related holdings in the U.S. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 54 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. mail, 312.923.2000. Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Latin American Ground Zeros: Memorials to the Holocaust and the Disappeared Edna Aizenberg Learn about the memory park for the disappeared in Buenos Aires, the memorial to the victims of the 1994 terrorist attack on the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina Jewish Center and the memorial to the Holocaust in Montevideo, Uruguay. Take a virtual tour of these places and discuss their mean-ings. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5JC02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov to Sun 18 Nov. November 8 through November 18, 2007 11 Days, 15 Meals Visit Rome, Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis, Montecatini Terme, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Florence. Enjoy a Tuscan feast and a winery tour. Contact Barbara Schiffman for a brochure. 1160 Dickinson St, Springfield, 01108. Mark Dindas, Executive Director, 413 739-4715. Springfield Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. What: Mindful parenting, parenting from the inside out…these very contemporary ideas about self-reflection have a strong connection to Jewish tradition. Musar, founded in the nineteenth century, is a body of literature focused on exploring and improving one’s character. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [more][email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Catherine Hannah Behrend Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cultural revitalization of the South Bronx and the Grand Concourse. Visit the beautifully expanded Bronx Museum and its featured show of Quisqueya Henriquez installations. View nearby artworks commissioned in old and new public schools, libraries and court-houses by WPA artists and Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Cai Quo-Qiang and Alan and Ellen Wexler. Lunch on your own at the Bruckner Café. Private bus provided. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 8:30am-6:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: AA3FA06-01 Price: $65.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov to Sun 18 Nov. By Alexandre Dumas November 8-18, 2007 Laurie Theater Directed by Stacy Klein and Matthew Glassman Created by Double Edge Theatre Ensemble with the Brandeis Theater Company. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. What:Veterans Day at SHA - We invite all veterans to join us at the Academy so that the children of SHA can honor their service to the USA. When: Lunch for Vets at 1:30 - Program open to all at 1:00 Where: Seattle Hebrew Academy Cost: FREE Sponsored by: Seattle Hebrew Academy Contact: Melissa Rivkin Cohanim 206-551-9322. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov. Seven Life-Changing Questions Rabbi Jennifer Krause Join Rabbi Jennifer Krause for a discussion on renewing your faith in yourself and your own wisdom by harnessing the power of seven life-shaping questions that can lead you to lasting strength, hope, comfort and clarity. Rabbi Jennifer Krause brings a mix of sacred text, contemporary experience and popular culture to audiences throughout the country. Her work and commentary have been featured in Newsweek, US News and World Report and O, The Oprah Magazine. She leads the 92nd Street Y high holiday services. Date & Time: Thu, Nov 8, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LH04-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 11:30 am. Join us for this annual luncheon honoring dedicated Houstonians who have worked to enhance the lives of others. This year’s honorees are philanthropists Sue and Lester Smith. Westin Galleria Houston,, 5060 W. Alabama, Houston, TX. Tamara Savage, 713-942-8000, ext. 104. Holocaust Museum Houston - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 6:30 pm. Speakers include Dr. Rothman, Professor of sociology at City University of New York; Dr. Marchbein, obstetrician at North Shore University Hospital; Shoshana Ohriner, rabbinical student at JTS; and moderator, Rabbi Leonard Sharzer. The Jewish Theological, 3080 Broadway, New York, 10027. Public Events, 212-678-8953. FREE. Jewish Theological Seminary - [email][events]
Friday 9 November 2007
Fri 9 Nov to Mon 12 Nov. FRI NOV 9 – MON NOV 12 Appalachian TRAIL Veterans DAY Weekend IN ST Anthony’S Wilderness, PA Three days of hikes along the Appalachian Trail through the St Anthony’s Wilderness which is the largest wilderness area in Pennsylvania. Hikes range in length from 11 to 16 miles and will require very early morning starts. The series will end with a dramatic crossing of the Susquehanna River into Ducannon, PA the halfway point of the AT between Maine and Georgia. Non hikers can see the sights of Hershey, Hawk Mountain and the Pennsylvania Dutch country and socialize with the hiker’s to swap war stories at days end. You can work most of Friday the 9th. We’re just meeting in the evening so we can start the hiking early on Saturday. Please call leader for details an. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Cinema Village, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. 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. Midtown Gallery Tours New York's bustling art center, 57th Street, offers a staggering concentration of painting, sculpture and photography. Meet in the lobby of 41 East 57th Street, near Madison Avenue. Subway: N, R or W train to Fifth Avenue. Date & Time: Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Lobby of 41 East 57th Street, near Madison Avenue Code: T-LP3RR02-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. "A future archeologist equipped with only Joyce Carol Oates' oeuvre could easily piece together the whole of postwar America," wrote Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Oates is the author of more than 30 novels, including The Gravedigger's Daughter, Blonde and Black Girl/White Girl and 20 story collections, among them Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? and High Lonesome. Tickets are $20; $17 for Unterberg Poetry Center members. Find out more about membership. Young Literary Salon Are you 35 or younger? A limited number of tickets are available to each Afternoon Night Table event for just $10. Order online below. Date & Time: Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 1:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TP5NT02- 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. Host's home, location tba, Chicago, 60657. Rachel, 773-871-6780. Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. Alexandra Leaf Home to a great variety of the world’s cuisines—Japanese, Israeli, Belgian, Jewish-American, to name a few—St. Mark's Place and the East Village are perfect for noshers and nibblers. Sample the freshest hummus outside of Israel, unique chocolate confections, hibiscus sangria, brick oven pizza made with mozzarella di Bufala and other treats. Culinary historian and cookbook author Alexandra Leaf is your guide. Meet for a cappuccino and bomboloni breakfast at Café Emilia, 139 First Avenue (between St. Mark's and Ninth Street). Date & Time: Fri, Nov 9, 2007, 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet for a cappuccino and bomboloni breakfast at Café Emilia, 139 First Avenue (between St. Mark's and Ninth Street). Code: T-LP3FW25-01 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. 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 9 Nov. What: Teaching Seminar for Holocaust Educators When: November 9th, 2007 Where: North Kitsap High School Cost: TBD Sponsored by: Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center Contact: www. or ikennedy for more info Open to all interested educators. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Cinema Village, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov. 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, 9:30-11:30am Date & Time: Fri, Nov 2, 2007, 9:30am-11:30am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhtsf-04. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 9 am. Breakfast 9, speaker 9:30. Professor Gerald F Murray, Deptartment of Anthropology at UF. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 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 9 Nov, 7-9 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Goldstein. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 7:30-10 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ at Buckhead Saloon in Raleigh. Guys get keys, ladies get locks. Unlock to win over $1,000 in prizes. Over 150 expected to attend. Includes Free appetizers til 8:30pm. $20 Prepaid with code JN. Buckhead Saloon, 411 West Morgan St., Raleigh, 27603. Daniel, 336-209-0501. $20 Prepaidw/code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 7:30 pm. Fall is here and so is Kehilla's Makor Shabbat Dinner. Celebrate Shabbat dinner with new friends and old friends. Kehilla's Makor Shabbat Dinner for young adults, hosted by young adults throughout the city is Friday, November 9 . you would like to host (we provide a delicious kosher dinner - Chinese again this month.), please let me know. Come together for an oneg (dessert shmooze) after dinner. Call if you have any questions Check your email as the date gets closer to find out where your Makor dinner is and where the Makor dessert will be. Once you have RSVP'd, we'll email you a few days prior to the 12th with the directions to your host's home and to the dessert location. Dessert at 9:30pm. TBD, Chicago, 60606. Rachel Dreytser, 773-871-6780. Makor - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov to Sat 10 Nov, 8 pm. Colony Theater, Coconut Grove, 33313. 786-556-6860. Culture in the City - [website][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 8:30-10:30 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ at Blu Lounge in Indy. Guys get keys, Ladies get locks. Unlock to win over $1,200 in CASH & prizes. Over 150 expected. Includes 1 free drink/free appetizers until 9:30pm - $20 prepaid w/ code JN. Blu Lounge, 240 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, 46225. Sundrea, 727-637-6555. $20 Prepaidw/code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Saturday 10 November 2007
Sat 10 Nov. Shoreline of Bonaire, the Caribbean, Kralendijk. Randy Nutt, 954-821-3294. 10km, 5km, 3km, 1km Bonaire EcoSwim - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, The JCC in Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. For Families with Children Under 12 Years Karina Zilberman and Yaffa Garber Join Karina Zilberman and Yaffa Garber in an intergenerational meaningful and dynamic Family Shabbat experience through music, storytelling and creative movement and celebrate the joys of Shabbat as a community. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm Date & Time: Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-04. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. Saturday, November 10, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Lecture, 8:00 Concert Astor Piazzolla “Four, For Tango” (1989), Argentina David Rakowski Piano Quintet “Disparate Measures” (2006), United States with guest pianist Beethoven Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130, Germany Please park in the Theater Parking lot. There will be a shuttle van from 6:30-8pm and 9:30-10:30 pm running between the Theater parking lot and Slosberg Music Center. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, The JCC in Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. Spend a day painting a school with underprivileged kids and help beautify their school environment. Bring your own kids too. Space limited. Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Sat, Nov 10, 2007, 10:30am-3:00pm Code: T-NN0TC47-02. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. home of Mrs Tzipi Levertov, Chabad Womens Circle, Phoenix, 85016. Lynne Wellish, 602.749.1101. Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. Westwood Kehilla, 10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025. Liat Mahler, 310-470-5465 (LINK). Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel - LINK - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. 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, Nov 10, 2007, 7:00pm-1:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD15-02 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov. Daily Nov 10 - Nov 11 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Session C Subtitle Optional Dive 11/17 & 11/18 Age Requirement: Ages 14 - adults $349.00 Member $379.00 Public Rscuba3 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 10 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, The JCC in Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 10 am. Shabbat Morning Services for Israelis A minyan for Israelis will meet at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie on November 10, 2007. The Prayer service for Israelis and Ivrit speakers is complete with Hebrew announcements, Israeli songs and atmosphere. Services to be followed by substantial refreshments (kiddush). Saturday morning, November 10, 2007, beginning 10:00 a.m. at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie, 4059 Dempster St, Skokie. This minyan meets on the second Saturday of every month. For more information, please call 847-677-1770. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 10 am-12 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Goldstein. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 7 pm. Havdallah service on the beach with candles and music under the stars, afterwhich we'll get food and drink at Bostons. This program is for 20-40s. Cost is $5 on-line in advance or $7 day of + pay your way at Boston’s. Got questions? tamaral. across the street from Boston's on Beach, 40 S Ocean Blvd (Bostons is across the St from where we'll meet on beach side), Delray Beach, 33483- Tammy. $5 in advance or $7. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 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]
Sat 10 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ at The Lodge Bar in Minneapolis. Guys get keys, ladies get locks. Unlock to win over $1,000 in prizes. Includes 1 Free Miller Beer and free appetizers til 8 pm. ONLY $20 to Prepay with code JN. The Lodge Bar, 11 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, 55402. Dora, 612-867-0744. $20 Prepaidw/code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. Variety of dance partners. Come join the fun and dance in a smoke free environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [website][email][events]
Sunday 11 November 2007
Sun 11 Nov. Alan Dershowitz in Conversation with Jeffrey Toobin: Free Speech Then and Now Alan Dershowitz, a distinguished Harvard Law School professor, discusses his passion for free speech; his hero, Thomas Jefferson; and the odyssey that began when he came across an almost unknown letter from Jefferson. Dershowitz’s new book, Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, A Remarkable Discovery, and the First Amendment in an Age of Terrorism, considers the position Jefferson would take on free speech today. CNN senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, a staff writer for The New Yorker, is the author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seat. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Ages 13-18 Sunday, November 11 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 11 Nov. Bialystoker the Beautiful, Shteibl Row and the Sites of Historic East Broadway Discover 150 years of Lower East Side history on Shteibl Row, noted for its abundance of 19th-century one- and two-room synagogues. Visit the meticulously restored Bialystoker Synagogue and hear the story of this sacred site's role in the Underground Railroad. See the original site of the Henry Street Settlement and learn about the critical role played by settlement houses in this community. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 11, 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-LP3CW07-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Mosaic Hike Vogel State Park, Atlanta. Hank/Peggy, 404-788-5788. Mosaic Outdoor Club of Georgia - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov to Mon 12 Nov. International conference: Imaging the Unimaginable: The Iconicization of Auschwitz. Paper proposals of 350-500 words due May 15. Gainesville, 32611-8020. Nora Alter, 352-378-0363. Center for Jewish Studies, University of Florida - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, JCC Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov to Tue 13 Nov. Registration now open. Visit website to register. Gaylord Opryland, Nashville. 212.284.6500. United Jewish Communities - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 4601 Community Drive, West Palm Beach, 33417. 561-478-0700. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Sunday, November 11, 2:00 p.m. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. When: 12:00 p.m. Where: Private Home Cost: To be determined Sponsored by: Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle 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]
Sun 11 Nov. Tony Award-winning singer and actress Victoria Clark has appeared in such Broadway productions as The Light in the Piazza, Titanic, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls and Sunday in the Park with George. She created the musical staging for many operas and musicals, including Don Giovanni and Regina for the Chautauqua Opera. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-AM5MC01-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. What: Annual Benefit Dinner for MMSC Day School When: 6-9pm, Sunday, Nov 11 Where: TBA Cost: $90 Sponsored by: Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder (MMSC Day School) Contact: Sari Weiss at (206)523-7966 ext 116 or sariweissr. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Cinema Village, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov to Mon 12 Nov. A conference in memory of Professor Seymour Fox. Speakers include educators and scholars in Jewish and general education. The keynote address will be given by Professor Lee Shulman, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway, New York, 10027. Tyree Perez, (212) 567-8193. $50 for lunch/dinner. Jewish Theological Seminary - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Host's Home, Chicago, 60657. Rachel, 773-871-6780. Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, JCC in Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov to Wed 21 Nov. HikeTable Mountain, bike through the rolling hills of South Africa's famous wine country. Make a difference in this largely impoverished country during an afternoon spent working with a township's schools. Wow your friends with stories of sandboarding amazing dunes, rapelling the Knysna cliffs, swimming with penguins, and getting up close and personal with baboons, zebras, elephants and giraffes. Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov to Wed 21 Nov. Once again we set out to this amazing country. but this time we're adding the new south African craze sandboarding.e surfing magnificent sand dunes. 3721 Military Rd NW #B, Washington DC, 20015. Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures Ltd. [email][events]
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]
Sun 11 Nov. Ditra Walsh Emphasis is on the formative/pre-classic period, 1500 B.C.-250 A.D., particularly the mysterious sculpture and ceramics of the Olmec "mother culture" and the endearing ceramic figures of Tlatilco, Tlapacoya and other central Mexico sites. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Symphony Space, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, JCC Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Veterans Day Dances: Works by Ricardo Gomez, Naomi Goldberg Haas, Heidi Latsky and Deganit Shemy Join a collective of dance artists responding to the idea of the “veteran” through works that span a thematic spectrum from tributes to veterans of war to a celebration of veteran dancers and older adult performers. Date & Time: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 3:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-DP5ST02-01 Price: $10.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov. Weathering the Storms—The Little Ice Age and the Transformation of European CultureThis program is held at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street. Generously sponsored in part by Carol Rosofsky and Robert B. Lifton. Sunday, November 11 1 - 2 pm $5 | Reservations required. Please call the Chicago Humanities Festival at 312.494.9509 or visit their website at www.l. Significant temperature decreases and severe storms assaulted Europe between 1570 and 1630. Dr. Dean Bell, Spertus Institute Dean and Chief Academic Officer, explores the impact of this cyclical climate event and its lessons for contemporary society. 618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 11:30 am-3 pm. $60 if paid 2 weeks in advance, or $65 at the door.l discuss the foods that drain calcium from our bones and how to create balanced dishes that are calcium rich that your whole family will love. bring a cutting board and vegetable knife to class. 58 Schoolhouse Road, Amherst, 01002. Leslie Cerier, 413-259-1695. Cooking with Leslie Cerier - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 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 11 Nov, 3-5 pm. A documentary about the life and art of the Russian Avant-Garde painter, Sofia Dymshitz-Tolstaya (1886-1963), known familiarly as Sonia . Born into a wealthy, Jewish, merchant family in St. Petersburg, Russia, Sonia inspired early on by the promise of the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917, risked everything to make a larger life for herself and others. JMM Members: $5.00; Non-Members: $10.00. 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 11 Nov, 6-8 pm. Kristallnacht Commemoration In commemoration of Kristallnacht join us for a panel discussion by those who lived through the horror of that time, moderated by Robert Goldman, a historian/journalist, who was also a witness to the events of November 1938. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. FREE. JCC in Manhattan - [website][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 7-9 pm. Swing dancing and classes continue in November with a series of classes in the basics of West Coast Swing, starting from the very beginning with sound fundamentals. No partner and no experience neccessary. The class will be taught at multiple levels at the same time, so experienced dancers will get more advanced ideas while new dancers can work on their basics. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 561-939-2469. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 7:30 pm. Faces Singles returns to Gatsby's and the luxurious Fitzgerald Private Room which has been reserved exclusively for this special event. Includes great appetizers, DJ & dancing music free billiards. 200+ attend. Gatsby's, 5970 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, 33433. Ken Block, 305 932 4192 questions/office. $15. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 7:30 pm. Please join us at and Sephardic dessert reception. What: Lecture by Dr. Marc Shapiro Topic: "An Alternative Model of Halakhic Development: The Moroccan Experience" The evening will also spotlight the Sephardic Rabbinic connections from our own Magen David community. Dr. Shapiro, author and scholar, currently holds the Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Scranton. $5.00 per person For more information call: 301-770-6818. Magen David Sephardic Congregation, 11215 Woodglen Dr., Rockville. 301-770-6818. $5. KushKush Club - [email][events]
Monday 12 November 2007
Mon 12 Nov to Thu 22 Nov. You'll be seduced by the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, where you will enjoy the architecture of the city, visit the shopping centers at day, enjoy incredible food at the restaurants and cafes, and by night enjoy a tango show. On to the North, Bariloche is a lively swiss village, known as a haven for outdoor activities. Then on to IguazuFalls, the untouchable paradise, nature has endowed humankind with the most beautiful waterfalls on the planet. Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. Author & Journalist Christopher Hitchens discusses “Do Jews Have an Atheist Gene?”Monday, November 12 Reception 5:30 Lecture 6:30 $30 | $25 for members Advance tickets required. To purchase tickets call 312.322.1773. Addressing the critical need for study, understanding, and dialogue on the issues that impact our world, the new Spertus Center for Public Dialogue on Issues of the Day lecture series presents some of today's most important leaders, writers, and thinkers. 618 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. What:Israeli Film "The Journey of Vaan Nguyen", followed by a discussion with filmmaker Duki Dror When:TBD Where:TBD Cost:TBD Sponsor:AJC. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, The JCC in Manhattan, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. In the bestseller Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling, Ross King examines the painstaking painting of the Sistine Chapel against the backdrop of upheaval in early 16th century Rome. His work presents a unique portrait of Machiavelli. King also wrote the acclaimed Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture. Date & Time: Mon, Nov 12, 2007, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5LH01-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. Called an "extremely subtle and fierce" poet by Jorie Graham, Saskia Hamilton is the author of As for Dream and Divide These. Robert Hass's books of poems include Field Guide, Praise, Human Wishes, Sun Under Wood and Time and Materials. An environmentalist, essayist, translator and former United States Poet Laureate, Hass has twice won the National Book Critics Circle Award. His poems "achieve a quiet sublimity enriched by introspection," wrote Dana Gioia. 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, Nov 12, 2007, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. 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, Nov 12, 2007, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Auction House, 300 East 89th Street (between First and Second Avenues Code: T-LS5GT07-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, Cinema Village, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [website][email][events]