2008
January 2008
Tuesday 1 January 2008
Tue 1 Jan. Ice, 3210 Dartmouth Ave., Boulder, 80305-3439. Walter Gedecke, 303-494-3348. The Boulder Polar Bear Club - [website][email][events]
Tue 1 Jan to Wed 30 Jan. Mosaic Hike Vogel State Park, Atlanta. Bonnie Rubin, 404-788-5788. Mosaic Outdoor Club of Georgia - [email][events]
Tue 1 Jan, 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]
Tue 1 Jan, 12 pm. Mosaic New Year's Day Detox Hike Kennesaw We'll try something a little different and hike the Chatham Hill loop, a mostly flat 5.2 mile loop trail behind Kennesaw Mountain that will take us to the Illinois monument. We won't be going over Kennesaw and Little Kennesaw on this day, but we will be meeting at the visitor's center and making a very short carpool/caravan over to where we'll begin the hike on Burnt Hickory Road. Ability Level: 5.2 miles, easy with some moderate sections but no mountains. As always, the leader promises to wait 15 minutes. Location:Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Visitor's Center 770-427-4686. boots are recommended for stream crossings. We will be in the woods, no sneakers. Water, snacks Dogs:Yes, on leash. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield V, 905 Kennesaw Mountain Drive,, Kennesaw,, 30152. Charna Perloe,, 404-668-8554. $ 5 non-members. Mosaic Outdoor Club of Georgia - [email][events]
Thursday 3 January 2008
Thu 3 Jan. Celebrate at a themed one-hour party with kids living in NYC homeless shelters. Help with games and activities. Register to participate in this event. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 3, 2008, 7:00pm-8:00pm Code: T-NN0TC50-03. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 3 Jan. Elissa Meth For aficionados who already know the rules and are looking for a fun night of gaming. Enjoy some informal play while meeting new people. Our resident expert, Elissa Meth, will be on hand to offer tips and coaching. Please bring a Mah-Jongg kit if possible. Date & Time: Mon, Mar 31, 2008, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP5PT30-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 3 Jan, 7-8 pm. The Taize Community will be singing for an hour. Taize is an ecumenical organization started by a Catholic Priest in southern France who hid Jews during the war. In our community, the group has always included Jewish reading with the singing of the Psalms. Programs often have a theme with biblical readings. At this service, Rabbi Jay will be reading from the Torah before the beautiful, participatory singing/chanting of the Psalms. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][events]
Friday 4 January 2008
Fri 4 Jan. Karina Zilberman Join Karina Zilberman and her puppet friend Coco 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. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 4 Jan, 7-9 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Saturday 5 January 2008
Sat 5 Jan. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 5, 2008, 8:00pm-2:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD06-06 Price: $15.00 / pay at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 5 Jan. Family Shabbat Experience—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, Jan 5, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-13. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 5 Jan. Havdallah Before Jazz Piano at the Y: International Stride Summit Havdallah is the Jewish ritual that separates the Shabbat period of rest and reflection from the rest of the week. Join us before the Jazz Piano at the Y: International Stride Summit 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, Jan 5, 2008, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-NN0BL18-01. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 5 Jan. 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, Jan 5, 2008, 2:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-NN0BL01-04. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 5 Jan. Dick Hyman, piano Chris Hopkins, piano Bernd Lhotzky, piano Louis Mazetier, piano Rossano Sportiello, piano Stride is the traditional jazz piano style. Hear some of the best stride pianists strut their stuff in this all-star evening. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 5, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5DH01-01 Price: $45.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 5 Jan, 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 5 Jan, 8 pm. Saturday Night, January 5th 8:00 pm 2110 E. Lincoln Drive, Phoenix Donation: $36 per adult Includes casino games, food, drinks, gambling chips, and prizes. Sponsor: $250 Includes admission for two and $500 worth in chips. For more information please call 602.944.2753 or visit us online at. Phoenix, 85016. 602.749.1101. Chabad Lubavitch of Arizona - [email][events]
Sunday 6 January 2008
Sun 6 Jan. Sunday, January 6 - BEAR Mountain Come walk off any lingering hangovers in the brisk weather. We will meet at and visit Fort Montgomery http://nysparks./sites/infor.?siteid=36 , one of New York State's newest historical sites and then walk to the Bear Mountain Zoo www. If it is a mild winter day, we can add a walk around Hessian Lake and to the Bear Mountain Bridge to our itinerary. If there is a winter storm, we will reschedule for later in the year. The walk will be about 3 miles. Sign up with Melissa Shumer 914 255-1166 or melissashumer Note: Public transportation is available to Fort Montgomery via the 8:45 am International Bus Lines (212 564-8484) from the Port Authority. Purchase tickets at the Short Line ticket window in the north wing. It will arr. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 6 Jan. Fedor Bogomolov, Carl Feit and Marc Swetlitz / Sylvain Coppell, moderator What challenges does science present to religion—and vice-versa? Does belief in God make you a "creationist"? Learn about the ways Jewish tradition has responded to the challenge of Darwinism from the point of view of an Orthodox rabbi, a mathematician, a religiously involved geneticist and a historian of science. Read famous quotes about science & religion on the 92Y Blog. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 6, 2008, 4:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-RC5RS07-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 6 Jan. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32603. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sun 6 Jan. Hailed for the emotional power, depth and sensitivity of his music-making, Richard Goode is a leading interpreter of Beethoven and Mozart. He has been serving with Mitsuko Uchida as co-artistic director of the Marlboro Music School and Festival since 2000. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 6, 2008, 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-AM5MC03-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 6 Jan. Sunday, January 6th - Concert Brandon Seabrook (mandolin), Jazer Giles Schwartz (accordion), and Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh (violin) perform Jewish music from the Eastern European, Gypsy and klezmer traditions. Reservations suggested. 2 p.m Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sun 6 Jan, 10 am-12 pm. Hineini (Hebrew for “here I am”) chronicles the story of one student's struggle to establish a gay-straight alliance at Gann Academy, a Jewish high school in Waltham, and the impact of her campaign on her entire community. Shulamit enters 9th grade longing to connect more deeply with her Jewish identity without denying her sexual identity. A school-wide controversy erupts with students and teachers wrestling with the very definition of pluralism and diversity in a Jewish context. The film screening will be followed by a discussion with Judy Izen, Shulamit’s mother. Judy has been an active parent at the school and sits on its Board of Directors today. She is a writer and editor. Come at 10 a.m. for bagels and coffee. Recommended Donation - $5. Congregation Eitz Chayim, 136 Magazine Street, Cambridge, 02139. Liza Stern, Rabbi, 617-497-7626. Congregation Eitz Chayim - [website][email][events]
Sun 6 Jan to Thu 10 Jan, 10 am-2 pm. Women’s Retreat, Jan 6-10. Join Rabbi Manis Friedman, Rivkah Slonim, Shimona Tzukernik & Freidy Yanover for classes, prayer, inspiration & camaraderie. Bring an adventurous mind & an adventurous spirit. Attend any or all 5 days. No prerequisites. Alexander Oceanfront Hotel, 5225 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33140. Hinda Leah Sharfstein, 800.473.4801. varies by room. Bais Chana Women International - [website][email][events]
Sun 6 Jan, 2:30-5 pm. Based upon Primo Levi’s autobiography The Reawakening, this film follows Levi through his liberation from Auschwitz to his long journey home. Post-screening discussion with actor John Turturro and Budd Mishkin. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, 10280. Jamie Kenney, 646-437-4200. $10-$5. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Sun 6 Jan, 7:30 pm. Faces Singles is holding it's New Year Kickoff Dance at beautiful Nick's of Boca Raton. 200+ attended last year's kickoff party also held at Nick's. Includes appetizers, disc jockey and dancing. Dress neat casual. Nick's Fishmarket of Hawaii, 150 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, Boca Raton. Ken Block, 305 932 4192 questions/office. $15. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Sun 6 Jan, 7:45-10:15 pm. Don’t Miss Out. Chazaq Presents Yet Another Inspirational Event with World Renowned Lecturer R’ Eli Mansour LIVE in Queens at the Beth Gavriel Center Sunday Night, January 6th, 2008 Refreshments at 7:45 PM Lecture Scheduled for – 8:30 PM Shidduch Forms will be Available from 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM (Bring a recent picture of yourself) Location: Beth Gavriel Community Center 66 – 35 108th St. Forest Hills NY 11375 For more info call: 718-440-2391 or Email: ChazaqEvents - Sponsors Needed. Please Call 718-440-2391 - To be Notified about Chazaq Events please Email: ChazaqEvents. Beth Gavriel, 66 - 35 108th St. Forest Hills NY 11375, Queens, 113675. Yan me, 917-617-3636. Free. ohr shalom - [email][events]
Monday 7 January 2008
Mon 7 Jan. Norman Rush, moderator Abraham Awolich, special guest Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, the winner of the 2007 Orange Prize. "Here is a new writer endowed with the gift of ancient storytellers," wrote Chinua Achebe. "She is fearless." Dave Eggers’s books include A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and What Is the What, a fictionalized biography of Sudanese civil war refugee Valentino Achak Deng. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Mon 7 Jan. A new Hebrew reading course is beginning Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie. This five-part course meets weekly on Mondays. Ms. Rochel Raices will teach the basics of the Aleph-Bet and the skills necessary to read Hebrew. The class will meet at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie for five Mondays, beginning on Monday, January 7, 2008. Reservations are required and there is a charge of $3.50 for the course materials. For more information, please contact Rochel at (847) 745-1681. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. 3.50. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [email][events]
Mon 7 Jan to Sun 27 Jan. Habitat Worksites, Habitat Worksites, New Orleans. Seth Gardner, Director, 763-732-0610, x1 - office. Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program - [website][email][events]
Mon 7 Jan. Monday, January 7th - Class An introduction to Yiddish language in its cultural context taught by Justin Cammy (Smith College), Rachel Rubinstein (Hampshire College), Hankus Netsky (Vice President of Education at the National Yiddish Book Center). Fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary designed to facilitate reading and independent work with Yiddish texts. The course is divided into three parts: intensive language study every morning; a colloquium on aspects of Yiddish cultural history every other day; and an afternoon service internship with the collection of the National Yiddish Book Center, the largest depository of Yiddish books in the world. Admission is by instructor permission only. Students in their first or second year at Smith and Hampshire will. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Mon 7 Jan. What America Can Learn From Israel Leonard Cole and Irwin Redlener To better prepare for another terrorist attack, we need only look to Israel, says author and scholar Leonard Cole. Cole explains how Israel’s long history of fighting terrorism has strengthened its defense systems. What has Israel done right and how can we adopt the same procedures and responses? Part of our Israel at 60 celebration. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 7, 2008, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-BL5LF03-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 7 Jan, 7:45 pm. The Women's Circle is a monthly program bringing Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, to laugh, to experience, and to rejuvenate their mind, body and soul. Each of our monthly meetings features a lively meaningful discussion, a great do-it-yourself activity, and a chance to meet new friends, relax, and shmooze. Upcoming Events: Monday night, January 7th at 7:30 pm "Secrets to the Real You" Discover your uniqe personality. Tuesday Night, February 5th at 7:30 pm "Music - The pen of the Soul" The connection between music and happiness. Call 415.386.8123 for exact location. RTC-Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 8 January 2008
Tue 8 Jan. Michael Pollan and Dan Barber Joan Dye Gussow, moderator Join Michael Pollan—the author of the bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma and a new book, In Defense of Food—and Dan Barber, the James Beard Award-winning chef from Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, for a discussion of what to order, what to buy and what to cook to maximize your health and tasting pleasure and to lessen the impact of your choices on the environment. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 8, 2008, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5CB04-01 Price: $26.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 8 Jan. Get tips on being a better dater and making smarter choices. Leave with a refreshed, positive attitude and a new plan of action to find a date. Share sto-ries of your dating experiences. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 8, 2008, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS11-02 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 8 Jan. Judy Gold and Jackie Hoffman: Jews and the American Punchline Thane Rosenbaum, moderator Standup comedians Judy Gold and Jackie Hoffman delve into the mind of the Jewish comic. Novelist and law professor Thane Rosenbaum joins them for a discussion of the ways Jewish themes and obsessions continue to make America laugh. Thane Rosenbaum is a professor of human rights and law and literature at Fordham University Law School and the author of The Myth of Moral Justice, among other books. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 6, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-BL5LC05-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 8 Jan, 6-7:15 pm. NEW UPLAN Course - Sign Up Now Class Start Tuesday Jauary 8, 2008, Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays see website for more details. Jewish learning Academy, 9041 W. Pico Blvd. one block east of Doheny, Los Angeles, 90035. (310) 282-8286. free. Jewish Learning Academy - [website][events]
Tue 8 Jan, 7 pm. JCCO Board of Directors Meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Meetings are the usually the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm; but this one is on the second Tuesday due to the New Year's day being on the 1st. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, 97702. David Uri, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Tue 8 Jan, 7:30 pm. Dream Interpretation Tuesday Night, January 8th at 7:30 pm Real or delusional? Learn about the significance of dreams. At the RTC-Chabad. Coffee and Cake served. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 9 January 2008
Wed 9 Jan. Join us for the 17th annual New York Jewish Film Festival running from January 9-24, 2008. The NYJFF features a global survey of innovative and provocative dramas, documentaries, shorts, and comedies-most receiving their New York or U.S. premieres. The festival takes place at the Walter Reade Theater, with several screenings at The Jewish Museum. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Wed 9 Jan. Dr. Annette Insdorf, moderator Guest: Actor Jessica Lange Film: Bonneville (preview, 2007, dir. Christopher N. Rowley), co-starring Kathy Bates and Joan Allen Acclaimed for her work in such films as Tootsie, Frances, Sweet Dreams, Music Box, Cape Fear, Blue Sky (for which she won an Oscar for Best Actress), Rob Roy and Big Fish, Jessica Lange has also made her mark on stage with A Streetcar Named Desire. In Bonneville, three women take a road trip to deliver the ashes of one of their husbands to his resentful daughter. Dr. Annette Insdorf, the director of undergraduate film studies at Columbia University, again presents this popular and prestigious series of film screenings and onstage interviews with major film artists. Recent guests have included Philip. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 9 Jan, 5:15 pm. Shalom Bayit Bookclub at the Bend Public Library upstairs conference room. This month’s selection is Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi . This is a good way to meet people in our congregation and enjoy dinner together afterward. 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 9 Jan, 6:30-8:30 pm. This book explores the role that Zionism played in the political thought of Winston Churchill. Michael Makovsky traces the development of Churchill’s positions toward Zionism from the period leading up to WWI through his final years as prime minister. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, 10280. Jamie Kenney, 646-437-4200. $5, free members. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Wed 9 Jan, 8 pm. Guitar, 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]
Wed 9 Jan, 8 pm. Who's in the Driver's Seat? Are you proactive or reactive? A "must not miss" lecture for everyone, by the internationally renowned speaker, Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe of Midrash BEN ISH HAI. Music, Refreshments served. . Open to Families & Singles. Edmond J Safra Synagogue, 11 East 63rd Street, NYC (bet. 5th & Madison), NYC, New York. 516-487-6676. Free. Midrash Ben Ish Hai - [email][events]
Thursday 10 January 2008
Thu 10 Jan. Thursday January 10 2008 5:30 pm Sign Interpreted Evening Tour and Reception Camille Pissarro: Impressions of City and Country Join us for a docent-led sign interpreted evening tour and wine reception with museum staff in celebration of this special exhibition. more Free with museum admission Advance registration required. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan. Delicious, Homemade Healthy Winter Soups 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 $70. Call 212.415.5500 to order. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 10, 2008, 7:00pm Location: Delia/Viking Showroom, 969 Third Av. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan. Thursday, January 10th This community reading and discussion series will explore the fascinating works of contemporary Jewish writers. Discussion led by Stephen Clingman, University of Massachusetts Purchase this book from our bookstore. 7:00 P.M. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan. Jan 10, 2008 Department: General Location and Time: OM JCC 7:00-9:00pm For More Information Contact: Dianne Newborn: 410.356.5200, x340 or dnewborn. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan to Wed 5 Mar. The Kollel Institute, 10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025. 310-470-5465 (LINK). Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel - LINK - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan to Sat 2 Feb. Private Study with The Rabbi Rabbi Hecht keeps Thursday evenings open to private consultation. Rabbi Hecht has nearly 25 years experience in providing spiritual guidance. Rabbi Hecht is also available for one-on-one Torah Study. By Appointment Only Please contact Rabbi Hecht at (415) 386 - 8123. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 386-8123. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Thu 10 Jan to Wed 5 Mar. The Kollel Institute, 10523 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, 90025. 310-470-5465 (LINK). Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel - LINK - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan. January 10–April 6, 2008 An exhibition of exuberant color photographs that celebrate the art and universal appeal of the balloon hat. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan. Norman Podhoretz in Conversation with Jay Nordlinger Norman Podhoretz is the editor emeritus of Commentary magazine and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Breaking Ranks, Making It, My Love Affair with America and, most recently, World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism. He talks with Jay Nordlinger, the managing editor of The National Review, about why he considers the war against global terrorism as legitimate and necessary as the two World Wars. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 10, 2008, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5SE11-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan to Sun 13 Jan, 2 pm. Set aside time for your selves and your marriage along with top educators and marriage experts, Rabbi Manis Friedman & Malka Touger. You both deserve this. Come for individual classes or sign up for Shabbat in the hotel. Babysitting is available. Alexander Oceanfront Hotel, 5225 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33140. Hinda Leah Sharfstein, 800.473.4801. varies. Bais Chana Women International - [website][email][events]
Thu 10 Jan, 7 pm. The new Adult Education Committee will hold its first meeting at Shalom Bayit. All persons interested in charting the course of this Committee are invited to attend and help define the purpose of the Committee and chart programming that will address the interests and needs of the entire membership. Persons interested in working on the Adult Ed Committee but unable to attend this meeting are invited to indicate their interest to the Committee Chairperson,: Alan Eisenberg, ironmount1, or (541) 536-1530. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, 97701. Alan Eisenberg, 536-1530. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [email][events]
Thu 10 Jan, 8 pm. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air and on stage. All seats are in Orchestra Center Level. Women of ages 20-50s are welcome to come with & Enjoy. 3151 N. Military Trail, Kravitz Center, Palm Beach, 33409. Tami. $75 per ticket. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]
Friday 11 January 2008
Fri 11 Jan. Site-specific installations by two Philadelphia-based artists, James Fuhrman and Keiko Miyamori, whose work provides a place for meditative awareness. Reception for this and Sharon Gershoni exhibit, currently in Open Lens Gallery: 5:30-7:30 pm Free. Email address to receive invoice copies. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. 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. Uptown Gallery Tours Madison Avenue’s galleries exhibit some of the most expensive mainstream contemporary art—with some surprises, too. Meet in the Adam Baumgold Gallery, 74 East 79th Street, near Madison Avenue. Subway: 6 train to 77th Street. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Lobby of Adam Baumgold Gallery, 74 East 79th Street, near Madison Avenue Code: T-LP3RR04-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. 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. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk joins hypnotic folk-rock singer Basya Schechter for an evening of unforgettable music. Schechter is the founder of the neo-Chasidic world music band Pharaoh’s Daughter. Turk performs in a variety of musical settings, ranging from alternative rock and folk to the world beat of his side project Mandolin Caravan. Register by December 11 and receive a free CD. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Ave. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. Enjoy Seudat Shabbat together with friends and family, followed by a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, author of “Up, Up and Oy Vey.” Weinstein pinpoints common Jewish themes and storylines in popular comic books, and exposes the Jewish influence in the lives of superheroes to find out how Jewish history, culture, and values shaped and defined popular comic book themes. A much sought-after television and radio guest, appearing on CNN, NPR, and WNBC, Weinstein has been profiled in many publications, including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune and The Miami Herald. He is the founder of the Downtown Brooklyn Jewish Student Foundation. Friday evening, January 11, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie, 4059 Dempster Street in. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan to Sun 30 Mar. R. B. KITAJ: Passion AND Memory Jewish Works from His Personal Collection January 11–March 30, 2008 This rare exhibition, featuring approximately thirty works by major twentieth-century painter R. B. Kitaj, will focus on the artist's highly personal exploration of Jewish identity, history, and culture. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. Date: Ongoing, every Friday in The Family Room Time: 11:30 am Details: Join Janice Barshay and friends for songs, stories, candle lighting, challah and more. For children ages birth through five. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. Prismatic compositions and stunning detail characterize the photographs of this award-winning Israeli photographer. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. Karina Zilberman Join Karina Zilberman and her puppet friend Coco 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. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 9:30am-11:30am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhtsf-14. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. Jan 11, 2008 Department: General Cost: Primary Course: $250; Master: $280 For More Information Contact: Bill Kirkner: 410.356.5200, x318. The Primary course is designed to prepare participants to teach water fitness classes. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32603. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan, 6:15-9 am. Join us to share a no-experience-necessary Shabbat dinner, eat, laugh, and learn. All are welcome. Our topic for discussion will be "Not to Worry?. The Jewish Tradition of Worry, when it Helps, and When it Doesn't" Space is limited. RSVP required. JGate, 409 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, 94530. Bridget Wynne, 510-559-8140. free. Jewish Gateways - [website][email][events]
Fri 11 Jan, 1:30-3 pm. Sliding-Fee Program Open to All Living Creatively with Chronic Illness/Disability This group is for persons under age 60, living with chronic physical illness/disability. Meets weekly for 12 weeks. It is $10/session, with a sliding scale available. The next group will start Friday, January 11th, from 1:30-3:00pm. A prescreening interview is required. Facilitated by Abby Kovalsky, LCSW. For further information, please contact Abby by email or calling. San Francisco, 94115. Abby Kovalsky, 415-449-1224. Jewish Family and Children's Services - [email][events]
Fri 11 Jan, 6:30 pm. Plans are in the works for a Family Shabbat Potluck Dinner to be held at Shalom Bayit. The theme will be Shabbat 101—we will be examining traditional Shabbat prayers and rituals while enjoying dinner together as a community. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. David Uri, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][events]
Fri 11 Jan, 7-8 pm. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Geraldine Brooks, will discuss her new novel, "People of the Book." In this book, based on the true story of a mysterious codex, the Sarajevo Haggadah, Brooks traces the 5-century journey of a rare Hebrew Manuscript. 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104. Caroline Trask, 215-898-5965. Free. Penn Bookstore - [website][email][events]
Fri 11 Jan to Sat 19 Jan, 7-9 pm. Friday Night in Hawaii. Join as we celebrate Shabbat with delicious Hawaiian cuisine from around the world in a warm atmosphere. From the Kiddush and Challah, to the discussions and inspiring song, this is a Shabbat experience you don't want to miss. At the RTC-Chabad: 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd. Fee: $20 Adult $10 Child $180 Sponsor For reservations call 415.518.1931 Email: office. RTC-Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 518-1931. $20 Adult. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Saturday 12 January 2008
Sat 12 Jan. Bring the family together for our family Chill Out Date: Saturday, January 12 Details: Family Fitness and Fun. Shoot hoops, splash in the pool, play on the Playscape and enjoy organized gym activities. View the Chill out flyer (pdf) for more information. Time: 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Place: Fitness area Contact: Karen Wyckoff, 231-6317. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan. —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, Jan 12, 2008, 10:00am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-14. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan. Ted Sperling, artistic director Jeffrey Klitz, music director, piano Laura Marie Duncan, vocals Julian Fleisher, vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Karen Morrow, vocals Clarke Thorell, vocals Antoine Silverman, violin Aaron Heick, reeds Kevin Kuhn, guitar Peter Donovan, bass Dave Ratajczak, drums For Sammy Cahn, writing lyrics was a "thrilling adventure." Take a musical expedition with the man who invited us to "Come Fly With Me," convinced us that "It's Magic," implored us to "Be My Love," promised that "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and left us all with "High Hopes." Date & Time: Sat, Jan 12, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL11-01 Price: $60.00 Orchestra / $50.00 Rear Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan. Jan 12, 2008 Department: Children & Youth Location and Time: OM JCC 7:00-10:00pm Cost: $15/JCC M; $22/NM For More Information Contact: Lara Wellerstein: 410.356.5200, x339 or lwellerstein you can have your own Saturday night out camp-style. Enjoy fun evening programs, watch a movie with your friends and munch on popcorn. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan. Saturday, January 12 - Mosaic Winter PARTY - Deadline extended. Only $18 if you pay by Tuesday January 8th. After that pay $25 at the door. 7:30 - 11:00 pm at the JCC in Manhattan , 334 Amsterdam Ave 76th St. Join us for our well known event of the winter season. Enjoy music, dancing, snacks, ice breakers and free raffle with prizes. Catch up with old friends and make new ones. Visit www.-gny. to register online. Join Mosaic when you pay for the party and get $5 off the annual memberhip - only $25. Questions? Want to volunteer for the party? Contact Gayle Nadler president-gny. or 212-628-0638 Register Online Now. Party and Raffle Sponsors Include: Clif bar, Bike & Roll, EMS, JCC Manhattan, and 2nd Ave Deli . 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan. SAT • JAN 12: $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]
Sat 12 Jan. A minyan for Israelis will meet at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie on January 12, 2008. 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, January 12, 2008, 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 or contact us via the website at www. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [email][events]
Sat 12 Jan to Sat 26 Jan, 11 am-12 pm. Bring your child to our shul . fun services , activities, shabbos bags, great environment, prizes. and lots more. Every Shabbat at 11:00-12:00. RTC-Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Sunday 13 January 2008
Sun 13 Jan. Theatreworks/USA presents Sunday, January 13, 2008 1pm and 3pm Recommended for ages 3 and up $9/member or $10 general admission A charming adaptation of E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton Center, 02459-3213. Fiona Epstein, Executive Director, 617-558-6522. Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. 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 Call 212.415.5500 to register. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 6:30pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5DB07-03 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Where did dinosaurs come from? Where did they go and what did they leave behind? Discover exciting dinosaur facts and make a "fossil." Part of Sunday Science Spectaculars, for adults & children 6-11 years. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-GG6SS04-01 Price: $40.00 Adult / $20.00 Child. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Sunday January 13 2008 2:00 pm Concert Get funky with the carnival-like vibe of the Dirty Sock Funtime Band as we kick off the winter/spring season. more Buy Tickets Online General: $15 Adults; $10 Children JM Family Member: $12 Adults; $8 Children. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Ted Sperling, artistic director Jeffrey Klitz, music director, piano Laura Marie Duncan, vocals Julian Fleisher, vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Karen Morrow, vocals Clarke Thorell, vocals Antoine Silverman, violin Aaron Heick, reeds Kevin Kuhn, guitar Peter Donovan, bass Dave Ratajczak, drums For Sammy Cahn, writing lyrics was a "thrilling adventure." Take a musical expedition with the man who invited us to "Come Fly With Me," convinced us that "It's Magic," implored us to "Be My Love," promised that "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and left us all with "High Hopes." Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL13-01 Price: $60.00 Orchestra / $50.00 Rear Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Ted Sperling, artistic director Jeffrey Klitz, music director, piano Laura Marie Duncan, vocals Julian Fleisher, vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Karen Morrow, vocals Clarke Thorell, vocals Antoine Silverman, violin Aaron Heick, reeds Kevin Kuhn, guitar Peter Donovan, bass Dave Ratajczak, drums For Sammy Cahn, writing lyrics was a "thrilling adventure." Take a musical expedition with the man who invited us to "Come Fly With Me," convinced us that "It's Magic," implored us to "Be My Love," promised that "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and left us all with "High Hopes." Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 3:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL12-01 Price: $60.00 Orchestra / $50.00 Rear Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Jan 13, 2008 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: 2:30 & 3:30 pm Cost: $8 JCC Members $10 General Admission For More Information Contact: Thurnauer School of Music x235 thurnauer Fun, hands-on introduction to the concert-going experience led by the warm and dynamic “Mama Yaa.” Hop to the Music.e possible with the generous support of the Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Sunday, January 13 - ROCK-N-ROLL. JOINT WITH Ansche Chesed With Summit Entertainment (of Camp Ramah Memorial Day weekend fame) supplying the DJ and music. Dance takes place at Ansche Chesed (251 West 100 Street, NY). Open Dance Floor (7:00 - 10:00pm) - Free delicious refreshments are available throughout the evening. Cost is $20 ($15 AC/Mosaic members). Volunteers are needed (in return for a reduced admission fee). Contact Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer. BTW, this is the dance series where there have been three engagements so far in the last five years. For more information: Call Michael at (212) 678-7881 (before 9:00pm). 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. SOLO, danced and choreographed by Nejla Y. Yatkin and performed to Bach's Cello Suites Nos. 1 and 2, simultaneously revisits and revolutionizes the concept of the solo dance. Within SOLO, Yatkin expands the boundaries of individual expression through an exploration of memory, loss, perception and love. The program also features new works by guest choreographers, including Eleo Pomare, Juliet Seignious, Keely Garfield, Tzveta Kassabova, Lionel Popkin and Christian Davenport. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 3:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-DP5ST04-01 Price: $10.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Stripping Jesus of his Judaism: Liberal Christianity’s "Jewish" Problem Dr. Amy-Jill Levine This prestigious program invites you to study with and learn from the world’s finest scholars and thinkers. Engage your mind in critical study and explore the essence of Jewish thought, philosophy and text. Appropriate for beginners as well as those well-versed in Jewish study. All texts are in English translation. Financial assistance is available. Please call Scholarship Services at 212.415.5699 or stop by the customer service desk. Light breakfast fare included. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. The Forgotten Photographs: Paul Goldman Press Photographer 1943-1961 Jan 13, 2008 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: Norman and Sarah Brown Art Gallery at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC call for times Cost: FREE For More Information Contact: Claudine Davison, 410.542.4900, x239 or cdavison Since its debut in Israel in 2004, this exhibit has been travelling throughout Europe and the US. It is a collection of poignant photographs taken by Paul Goldman, a press photographer whose work documented the period of history surrounding the establishment of the State of Israel. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Sunday, January 13th - Concert The Hevreh Ensemble performs original works that combine themes from Jewish spirituality with classical, jazz, and world music elements. Reservations suggested. 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan. Wine, Cheese and Treats from Around the World A Tasting Event with Steve Jenkins and Joshua Wesson Steve Jenkins, Fairway Market’s king of queso, and Joshua Wesson, Best Cellars’ guru of grapes, thrill and challenge your palate with specialty cheeses and foods from around the world and pair them with complementary wines. Jenkins, the author of Cheese Primer, was the first American to be inducted into France’s ancient and elite Guilde du St. Uguzon. Joshua Wesson is the author of Wine & Food—A New Look at Flavor. Read more about tastings at the Y on our blog. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5CB02-01 Price: $65.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan to Tue 15 Jan, -11 am. Get your week off to a great start with the Sunday morning Yeshiva. Total immersion of mind and soul. At the RTC-Chabad 8:00 - 8:45 am - Chassidus Text based study. Defining key themes in mystical thought and applying them towards spiritual development. 9:00 am - Shachris 9:45 - 10:00 am - Coffee and Pastries 10:05 -11:00 am - In depth Halachic study Gain new insight into Jewish law and custom as we explore the origins of common Jewish rituals and observance. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 386-8123. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Sun 13 Jan, 9 am. Breakfast 9, speaker 9:30. Ellen Gershow Attorney-at-Law specializing in estate tax matters. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan to Mon 14 Jan, 10-11 am. Fun-Day Sunday. For girls and boys ages 4-7 Meet and play with kids from all over. Join on selected Sundays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am for Jewish fun for your children. Shape challah, create menorahs, bake cookies, make playdough, decorate charity boxes, and more. Lots of Jewish games and songs. Upcoming Sundays: January 13th February 3rd February 24th check back soon to see our complete calendar of events. $5 per session per child $36 for the school year per child At the RTC-Chabad: 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd. For more info call Chaya at 415.518.1931 check out our website for pictures and more information. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. 5$. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Sun 13 Jan, 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 13 Jan, 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; $5 for non-members. Reservations required. 1440 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, 30309. Breman Museum, 404-575-3767. Free for members. Jewish Genealogical Society of Georgia, Inc. [website][email][events]
Sun 13 Jan, 3-6 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32603. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan to Mon 14 Jan, 5-6:30 pm. A place for Bat Mitzva age girls (12-14) to meet and discuss new perpectives on their role as females, as adults, and as Jews through regular meetings, special programs, field trips, activities, projects, and involvement in the Jewish community. At the RTC-Chabad, 423 10th Ave. 50$ membership or 5$ per session. (the second sunday of each month) Join the club, and waiting to see you. for more information please feel free to call: 415.518.1931. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. 5$. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Sun 13 Jan, 7 pm. Back by popular demand . . . an audience favorite from the 2007 San Diego Jewish Film Festival. Don’t miss this provocative tour-de-force by acclaimed director Oliver Hirshbiegel. Underwritten by Esfira Burd-Muchnik in loving memory of her father Simkha Burd, who was just an ordinary Jew. $8/JCC Member; $10/Non-member. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Mike Cohen, Executive Director, 858.457.3030. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 13 Jan, 7:30 pm. Faces Singles is holding a Singles Social at a very chic new location in Fort Lauderdale. Sugar Lounge where life is sweet. Includes a nic buffet compliments of Cafe Italia. Nice Turnout. Dress neat casual. Sugar Lounge & Martini Bar, 3471 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale. Ken Block, 305 932 4192 questions/office. 15.00. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Monday 14 January 2008
Mon 14 Jan. Monday, January 14, 6:45-8:45 PM, Mizel Museum An Evening of Exploration- Create small masterpieces in your personal style, and trade them with CJAG members. 400 South Kearney Street, Denver, 80224. Ellen Premack, 303-394-9993 x1. Mizel Museum - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan. Jan 14, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Cost: $45 JCC members, $55 general admission by 1/8, $60 after For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner The perfect end to any wonderful meal is a delicious dessert. While it can be a decadent chocolate soufflé it can also be a fat free delicacy made with fruit. Experience the taste from both ends of the spectrum with these great desserts presented by a top dessert chef from Harvest Bistro and Bar, one of Bergen County’s best restaurants. Our menu will include: Vanilla Creme Brulee, Individual Chocolate Souffle, Alsatian Apple Tart and Shiraz Poached Pear (Fat free/and made with honey). Reservations required by 1/8. (on a space available basis). 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan. Ted Sperling, artistic director Jeffrey Klitz, music director, piano Laura Marie Duncan, vocals Julian Fleisher, vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Karen Morrow, vocals Clarke Thorell, vocals Antoine Silverman, violin Aaron Heick, reeds Kevin Kuhn, guitar Peter Donovan, bass Dave Ratajczak, drums For Sammy Cahn, writing lyrics was a "thrilling adventure." Take a musical expedition with the man who invited us to "Come Fly With Me," convinced us that "It's Magic," implored us to "Be My Love," promised that "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and left us all with "High Hopes." Date & Time: Mon, Jan 14, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL15-01 Price: $60.00 Orchestra / $50.00 Rear Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan. Ted Sperling, artistic director Jeffrey Klitz, music director, piano Laura Marie Duncan, vocals Julian Fleisher, vocals Capathia Jenkins, vocals Karen Morrow, vocals Clarke Thorell, vocals Antoine Silverman, violin Aaron Heick, reeds Kevin Kuhn, guitar Peter Donovan, bass Dave Ratajczak, drums For Sammy Cahn, writing lyrics was a "thrilling adventure." Take a musical expedition with the man who invited us to "Come Fly With Me," convinced us that "It's Magic," implored us to "Be My Love," promised that "I'll Never Stop Loving You" and left us all with "High Hopes." Date & Time: Mon, Jan 14, 2008, 2:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL14-01 Price: $60.00 Orchestra / $50.00 Rear Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan. Jan 14, 2008 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 Neil Burger’s award-winning romantic mystery/thriller stars Paul Giamatti and Edward Norton. A young magician and a Duchess far above his social standing, are star-crossed lovers in turn of the century Vienna. He uses his extraordinary talents to overcome obstacles, foil a Crown Prince, and secure her love for a fantastic ending. Nothing is what it seems. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan to Thu 28 Feb, 7-10 pm. JCC Gallery SHOWS. Showcase of paintings by artists Nick Brescia and Nurit Barocas. DATE: January 14 - Feb 28: Celebrity tapestries by Nick Brescia and a major exhibition of works by Israeli artist Nurit Barocas. Artist Reception: February 3 and 24, 2:00-5:00pm TIME: Building hours FEE: Free Location: JCC of Mid-Westchester Sponsor: Cultural and Performing Arts Contact: Susan Kaufman, Art Director, 914-472-3300 ext. 346, 10583. Susan Kaufman, 914-472-3300 ext. 346, Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester - [email][events]
Mon 14 Jan, 7:45 pm. Have questions about Judaism such as "Why should I believe in G-d", then this course is for you. Please call the Kollel for more info. To be determined. 561- 470-5888. Boca Raton Community Kollel - [email][events]
Tuesday 15 January 2008
Tue 15 Jan. TV Dinners: Famous Television Food Scenes and Tasting Join exalted food historian and expert Francine Segan as she journeys through the delicious past and present of our favorite foods. Programs include rich histories and delicious tastings. Remember Lucy stuffing chocolates in her mouth to keep up with the conveyor belt, the Sex in the City gals sipping cosmos and commercial tag lines like, "I can't believe I ate the whole thing."? Take a peek at hilarious sit-com foodie moments, watch amusing commercials and trace the evolution of TV cooking shows. Learn the special preparations required for TV and find out how actors cope with eating while doing dozens of takes. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Dir. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. Israeliness is a unique, 100% Israeli-style Sunday family experience. Moms, dads and kids will be fully immersed in Hebrew and contemporary Israeli culture, while enjoying an outstanding range of activities including music, storytelling, arts and crafts, Jewish holiday celebrations, special events, the 92nd Street Y's spectacular GymMaze and much more. $18 for Families with 1 Child Over 14 Months; $25 for Families with 2-4 Children Over 14 Months. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 13, 2008, 3:30pm-5:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL6IN01-02 Price: $18.00 / $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. Married in 1954, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara have been entertaining audiences—together and separately—for more than 50 years. They discuss their long and successful careers and their life as a show-business family. Stiller received worldwide acclaim for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Frank Costanza on Seinfeld, followed by a starring role on The King of Queens. Meara earned a Tony Award nomination for Anna Christie, several Emmy nominations and an Outer Critics Circle award as a playwright for After-Play. Comedian Scott Blakeman has made more than 30 national television appearances, and interviewed comedy greats Robert Klein and Lewis Black at the Y. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufm. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 1:30 p.m. This Oscar-nominated Nicholas Ray-directed film features John Derek and Humphrey Bogart. (1949, 100 min. 35MM.) Free. No reservations necessary. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. China Survey: Poetry and Literature, The Tang and Song: Golden Years of Classical Chinese Poetry Ben Wang Explore 2,000 years of China’s rich literary history with the Book of Songs, the foundation of Chinese literary culture. Consider works by famous poets such as Du Fu and Li Bai, as well as lesser known poets. Discuss the world of literature and culture during the dawning years of the Qing Dynasty around the 18th century. Co-presented with China Institute. $20 admission for China Institute Members. Institute members please call 212.415.5500 to order. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5CH02-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. If you love deep dialogue and discerning discussion, revel in informed ideas and enjoy bouncing thoughts off others, these events are for you. Topics include philosophy, spirituality and sociological issues. Attendees need not be scholars but must have an interest in expanding their perspectives and deepening their curiosity. Refreshments included. Bring a book that has meaning for you to swap at the first discussion. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 7:00pm-9:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5TT05-01 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 7:30 p.m. (Tickets must be claimed by 7:15 p.m.) L.A. premiere. Join award-winning director, actor, and screenwriter Paul Mazursky as he screens and discusses his heartwarming documentary about his experience praying, singing, and dancing with 25,000 mostly Hassidic Jews from around the world in the Ukraine. Learn more and purchase tickets. $12 General; $10 Skirball Members; $8 Full-Time Students. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 15 Jan to Fri 18 Jan, 10-11 am. Every Tuesday. Mommy and me combines an opportunity to enjoy focuses, one-on-one play with your child with the benefits and fun of social interaction. You and your little one will experience rythem and movement through song and music. Join discussions on topics relating to motherhood while your child plays. From newborn - 2 years old. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Chaya Hecht, (415) 518-1931. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 16 January 2008
Wed 16 Jan. Discover the Federal Republic of Nigeria. One of the largest nations in Africa and the continent's leading oil producer, Nigeria has a rich literary history, a thriving film industry, and is also the birthplace of the legendary musician Fela Kuti. Many Nigerians have immigrated to the United States and are particularly well represented in academia, financial and legal institutions and the health care system. Co-presented with the Museum for African Art. $20 for Museum for African Art members. Museum members please call 212.415.5500 to order. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5LC09-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. Separate post-event mixer for singles after lecture Carl Bernstein discusses his extensive research on Hillary Rodham Clinton, including her political rise and current campaign, and his most recent book, A Woman In Charge: The Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Bernstein shared a Pulitzer Prize with Bob Woodward for their coverage of Watergate for The Washington Post. He is the co-author of All the President's Men and The Final Days. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5SE17-01 Price: $26.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. “Do The Twist.” is a hands-on baking workshop for women. Mrs. Yona Posner will teach you how to bake your own traditional challah from scratch, beginning with an empty bowl and a table full of ingredients. Measure, mix and knead a batch of dough with your own two hands, and discover a whole new twist to delicious homemade challah. Wednesday January 16, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. in a private home in Skokie. For women and girls only. RSVP is requested - $8. For more information or to reserve, contact Yona Posner at 847-568-0404 or visit the website at www./women. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. I'm Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During the Holocaust. Special Guest Appearance and book signing by Alexandra Zapruder author of Salvaged Pages after the film presentation. Screening on January 16, 2008 at 8:00 pm. Open to students and adults, call 303.394.9993 x3 for details. 400 South Kearney Street, Denver, 80224. Ellen Premack, 303-394-9993 x1. Mizel Museum - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Written by Bob Clyman; Starring Edward Asner; Directed by Charles Towers L.A. premiere. In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has made a stunning breakthrough. But is it really the long-sought cure for cancer? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, Secret Order turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. $45 and $39 General; $20 Full-Time Students; Skirball Members receive a special discount. Advance Tickets: Available only via L.A. Theatre WORKS BOX Office at (310) 827-0889 or http://www.w./ NOTE: Tickets to L.A. Theatre Works are not available on site at the Skirball or via the Skirball tick. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. The bad news is that Alzheimerls disease is affecting more Americans than ever. The good news is that a treatment and anti-aging drugs are being researched in the laboratory. Learn the latest. Presented in conjunction with the New York Academy of Sciences. New York Academy of Sciences members pay $24. Please call 212.415.5500 for ticket information. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5SD06-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. Wednesday January 16 2008 4:15 pm Verbal Imaging Open Tour From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig A museum docent will give a verbal imaging tour of this special exhibition.e Free with museum admission Advance registration required. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan. Meg O'Connell Taste an assortment of wines from around the world (red, white, and bubbly.) and pair each with cheeses of all different types. Learn which pairings work best and why to gain a new understanding of food and wine matching and a refreshed repertoire of wines and cheeses to serve at your next gathering. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 16, 2008, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP3FW19-01 Price: $45.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 16 Jan to Thu 31 Jan, 12:30-1:30 pm. Nowadays women have very busy schedules, they balance their jobs, their families, they barely have a moment to breath. But. no one is an angel and. Everyone NEEDS A BOOST. The Richmond Torah Center - Chabad created such a boost for you. Once a week, meet with working women as well as stay at home moms from all over S. Francisco and Bay Area for an hour of inspiration. The "Women's Hour" is run by Rabbi Ahron Hecht who has been lecturing and teaching for over 25 years. He has been counseling and working with the community since his arrival in S. Francisco nineteen years ago. Every Wednesday From 12:30 pm- 1:30 pm. Subject: Overview of the weekly Torah portion with a From 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Subject: Advanced class. Study is based on the Rebbe's Talks. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 518-1931. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Wed 16 Jan, 6:30-8:30 pm. To honor Dr. King’s legacy, we present an interfaith discussion that focuses on the relationship between spiritual practice and social change. Leaders from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim communities will present. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, 10280. Jamie Kenney, 646-437-4200. $10-$5. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Wed 16 Jan, 7-8 pm. Charles Enderlin, veteran journalist and author of "Shattered Dreams," will join us at the Penn Bookstore Wed., Jan. 16 at 7pm to discuss his new book, "The Lost Years: Radical Islam, Intifada, and Wars in the Middle East 2001-2006. 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104. Caroline Trask, 215-898-5965. Free. Penn Bookstore - [website][email][events]
Wed 16 Jan to Fri 18 Jan, 7:30 pm. Let's Farbreng. Chassidic Gatherings In Yidish, the word "farbrengen" means spending time together. Chassidim celebrate special dates on the calendar with Chassidic farbrengens. The sit together, share inspiring stories and encourage one another with words of Torah. Come spend time with us at the following farbrengens and walk away inspired. Wednesday Night, January 16th - Yud Shvat at 7:30 pm. Guest Lecturer: Rabbi Dov Greenberg. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 518-1931. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Thursday 17 January 2008
Thu 17 Jan. January 2 - January 17 Beginning January 2, with 5 screenings through January 17, The Boston Jewish Film Festival and the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Film Program are pleased to present the Boston release of Danieil Anker's Imaginary Witness: Hollywood AND THE Holocaust. Directed by Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy-winning director Daniel Anker (Scottsboro: An American Tragedy, BJFF2000), Imaginary Witness explores the ways American movies shape our perception of the Holocaust. Using rarely seen footage; first-hand accounts by directors, actors, writers, and producers; and clips from such films as The Great Dictator, The Pawnbroker, Sophie’s Choice, and Schindler’s List, the film examines Hollywood’s complex responses to the horrors of Nazi Germany. Narrat. 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, 02465. Sara Rubin, 617-244-9899. Boston Jewish Film Festival - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Written by Bob Clyman; Starring Edward Asner; Directed by Charles Towers L.A. premiere. In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has made a stunning breakthrough. But is it really the long-sought cure for cancer? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, Secret Order turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. $45 and $39 General; $20 Full-Time Students; Skirball Members receive a special discount. Advance Tickets: Available only via L.A. Theatre WORKS BOX Office at (310) 827-0889 or http://www.w./ NOTE: Tickets to L.A. Theatre Works are not available on site at the Skirball or via the Skirball tick. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Thursday, January 17th - Workshop What kind of leader was Moses? How is the biblical narrative approach his qualities and defects? 7:00 P.M. Ilan Stavans, the Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College, presents a series of lectures on Bible stories in conjunction with the exhibit, The People's Book, focusing on their literary structure, style, and resonances, reflecting on these tales not as religion but as story-telling. Pre-registration for the series is suggested. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Novelist Dalia Sofer: Growing Up Jewish in Iran Dalia Sofer Join the author of the best-selling novel The Septembers of Shiraz as she discusses growing up Jewish in Iran. Dalia Sofer was born in Tehran, where she lived until age 10. After spending time in Israel, she came to New York and earned an MFA in fiction from Sarah Lawrence College. Her essays have been published in the anthologies Yentl’s Revenge: The Next Wave of Jewish Feminism and France, a Love Story. She is a regular contributor to publications such as Poets & Writers magazine and the Academy of American Poets’ National Poetry Almanac. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 17, 2008, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LC06-01 Price: $26.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Kathy Braddock Thousands of Manhattanites faced with growing families and rising education costs wonder whether to stay or leave. An expert panel helps you sort through the options. Clara Hemphill is the director of Insideschools. and the author of numerous books on public schools. Michelle Ascher Dunn is a New York-based psychoanalyst and Daily News columnist. Catherine Hausman is a journalist and the co-author of The Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Select Public Schools. Daryl Gurian Stern is a mother of two school-age girls whose life is a virtual case study of city vs. suburbs. Moderator Kathy Braddock is the former general sales manager of Douglas Elliman, the largest residential real estate firm in the New York area. She is a principal. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Spiritual Journeys: Feminine Reflections on the Rhythms of Our Lives (Session 4) Rabbi Joyce Reinitz, ACSW Throughout the ages, women have gathered at the appearance of the new moon for creative endeavors, renewal, friendship and learning. Through imagery exercises, personal ritual, discussion and sharing, become attuned to the ever-renewing cycle of light and life, and learn the fascinating meanings that Jewish tradition assigns to each lunar month. Experience how the themes of each month can be a lens through which spiritual development and the soul’s story come into focus. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 17, 2008, 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BC5SJ04-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. Check out the WPB JCC website under Events for Young Adults and Singles for details. come join us as we partner with CBI/TBE for a wonderful celebration of the new year of the trees with wines, fruits, cheeses and other good stuff. e-mail Tami to sign up. TBA - in Delray/Boynton Beach area, Palm Beach, 33409. Tami. JCC Young Adults - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan. William Kentridge Y Recommends: Africa: Conversations with a Continent: Nigeria Africa: Conversations with a Continent South African artist William Kentridge uses a wide variety of media, including printmaking, drawing, sculpture, film, theater and opera to examine the power structure in South African society within the larger context of the human condition. Kentridge’s work has been widely exhibited and includes one-person shows at the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Tickets are $26, $16 for College Art Association members or teachers with ID. Members, please call 212.415.5500 to order. Date & Time: Thu, Jan 17, 2008, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Direction. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 17 Jan, 6-9 pm. Rabbi Lee Bycel, Executive Director, American Jewish World Service, Western Region, will discuss Strategic and Effective Jewish Leadership at the second leadership symposium. Rabbi Bycel, who moderates leadership seminars at The Aspen Institute and the Federal Executive Institute, participated in the inaugural meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative and has served as President of the County of Los Angeles Commission on Human Relations. During the past two years, he has made several trips to East Africa, visiting refugee camps in Darfur and Chad. The session will take place at Temple Isaiah on . Breakout sessions, led by local experts, include Bringing Jewish Values to the Boardroom and Recruiting and Retaining Jewish Professionals.P. Temple Isaiah, Lafayette,, 94610. Erica Zilbermann, 510.839.2900 ext. 261. free. Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay - [website][email][events]
Friday 18 January 2008
Fri 18 Jan. Jan 18, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: private homes around Baltimore Young Adult and Family Dinner Cost: $10/Adult, $5/Child (ages 2+), includes kosher catered meals and wine For More Information Contact: Julie Karpa, 410.356.5200, x590 Enjoy the company of other young adults during these warm and inviting Shabbat dinners. Our Got Shabbat programs take place monthly in homes around town and at local synagogues. Want to host a Shabbat dinner with your friends, family or neighbors? We will provide the delicious kosher meal and decorative paper goods. All you need to do is set the table and turn on the oven. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan. Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Written by Bob Clyman; Starring Edward Asner; Directed by Charles Towers L.A. premiere. In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has made a stunning breakthrough. But is it really the long-sought cure for cancer? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, Secret Order turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. $45 and $39 General; $20 Full-Time Students; Skirball Members receive a special discount. Advance Tickets: Available only via L.A. Theatre WORKS BOX Office at (310) 827-0889 or http://www.w./ NOTE: Tickets to L.A. Theatre Works are not available on site at the Skirball or via the Skirball tick. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan to Mon 21 Jan. Delve into the mysteries of Torah. Learn how to translate the pasuk,(verse of script), Read Rashi, Compare commentaries on the text. We will work together in groups of 10-25 people. By Osnat Goldman- an experienced adult educator from Jerusalem. Only requirement is to be able to read the Hebrew alphabet and she will take it from there. To be determined. 561- 470-5888. Boca Raton Community Kollel - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan to Sun 20 Jan. Deadline:Tues. 8 - but RSVP early, 12 spots will sell out.A full day of either biking or hiking, return to our warm bunkhouse cabins2-4 beds per cabin,cozy beds,thick terry cloth robes,fresh towels, hot showers,nutritious home-cooked meals.y single/twin/bunk beds are available,couples are still welcomedWill try to have a male,female,couples cabin.$125.00 includes cabin and all meals from Friday Shabbat dinner to Sunday lunch$135.00 for non-members Payment will reserve your spot. Mail your check by the deadline of Jan. 8, 2008 Bonnie Rubin 3055 Park Chase, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 Cancel after Jan. 8 will result in Mosaic keeping your check unless there is a waiting list.l info and a list of what to bring will be provided a week before the trip. Mulberry Gap Bunkhouse Inn & Camping, 30152. Beth Yager Eckstein, Bonnie Rubin. Mosaic Outdoor Club of Georgia - [website][email][events]
Fri 18 Jan. Date: Ongoing, every Friday in The Family Room Time: 11:30 am Details: Join Janice Barshay and friends for songs, stories, candle lighting, challah and more. For children ages birth through five. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan to Sun 20 Jan. Sun, sand and Lindy. Three days of swing dancing events scheduled around the clock, plus pre-party on the 17. Party and dance with over 300 of your closest friends from all over the world. Hallandale. Sergio Loreto, 954-692-3466. Swing Affair - [website][email][events]
Fri 18 Jan. Live Concert. Bnai Jehudah Overload Park. Friends of the Israel House - [events]
Fri 18 Jan. Karina Zilberman Date & Time: Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 9:30am-11:30am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhtsf-15 Join Karina Zilberman and her puppet friend Coco 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. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan. Nothing is Hiding – Recent Paintings and Drawings Nov. 29 – Jan. 18, 2008 Throughout most of the 1990’s, William Stockman was one of Denver's most prominent visual artists – actively sought by private and institutional collectors and the recipient of consistently glowing critical attention. His enigmatic, surrealist-expressionist paintings were known for their psychological complexity, their ravishing mytho-poetic imagery and their extraordinary technical accomplishment. For close to a decade, Stockman stopped almost all of his artistic production. Recently he began making art once again. Nothing is Hiding is his first exhibition in nearly 10 years. The searing emotional content as well as the virtuoso painting style is immediately recognizable, but the p. 350 South Dahlia Street, Denver, 80246. Jamie Polliard, 303-316-6320. Mizel Center for Arts and Culture - [email][events]
Fri 18 Jan, 7-8:30 pm. Rabbi-led interactive family-friendly Shabbat Service; special participation by Daled class. Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend. Rabbi Jay Shupack, (541) 385-6421. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [website][email][events]
Fri 18 Jan, 8:30-11 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ - Passion Nightclub in Hollywood.s get keys, ladies get locks. Unlock to win over $1,500 in prizes. 300+ attended our last party here. 1 Free drink/ free appetizers til 9:30 pm- $22 to prepay. Passion Nightclub The Hard Rock Casino, 5701 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314, Hollywood, 33314. Darren, 754-264-5109. $22 w/ promo code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Saturday 19 January 2008
Sat 19 Jan. Israel’s submission for Best Foreign Film, 2008 Academy Awards Saturday, January 19 – 7:30pm Post Screening Discussion featuring special guest Dessert Reception To Follow 131 minutes The first Israeli film to explore the painful subject of Israel's 18-year presence in Southern Lebanon, Beaufort dramatically depicts the complex moral and tactical dilemmas facing the young commander of Beaufort Castle, a Crusader-era fortress, during the Israeli Army's unilateral withdrawal from Southern Lebanon in 2000. Director Joseph Cedar (Time of Favor, Campfire) won the coveted Silver Bear Award for Best Director at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival. 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, 07052. Michael Hopkins, 973-530-3400. Jewish Community Center Metrowest - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Saturday, January 19 8 p.m. Slosberg Music Center The extraordinary Lydian String Quartet violinist is joined by pianist Sally Pinkas for an evening of music by Harold Shapero, David Rakowski and Gabriel Fauré. Tickets: $10 to $25. Available online or by calling 781-736-3400. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Jan 19, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: Weinberg Park Heights JCC, Eden Café 8:00 pm Cost: $2 admission For More Information Contact: Eileen Berman, 410.356.5200, x324 A native of Columbia, Michael studies all types of music with emphasis on classical. Michael performs in a viariety of venues in the Maryland, DC & Virginia areas. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. —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, Jan 19, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-Nnjhsks-15. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan, -6 pm. Responsenet in association with Omaxe Foundation is organizing an international Conference on facilitation of Supply Chain for Disasters and Learnings for stakeholders proactive scalable Collaborations 19th to 21st March, 2007, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India A review of the headlines alone reminds us that a Disaster, Natural or Manmade, can strike in the workplace, at home or abroad. In order to plan, prepare, educate and fight disasters cross boundaries, we need to exchange and share views & technologies on the learning’s from all disciplines of disaster and emergency management. Disaster management 2007 is being held with a global participation where the exhibitors and stakeholders from all over the world share the technologies in fighting disasters a. E-13, Anand Niketan Ground Floor, New Delhi, 110021. rosaline osana, 011-65422890. Free. Responsenet - [website][email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Enjoy a hilarious night of comedy with Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, creators and principal actors of Jewtopia. Recognized as the longest running original theatrical comedy in Los Angeles history as well as the longest running comedy in off-Broadway history, Jewtopia serves up a plethora of belly laughs. For this very special performance, Bryan and Sam combine scenes from their show, stand-up comedy, excerpts from their book and a dazzling multimedia presentation to craft an outrageously funny, one of a kind event. Be prepared for an evening filled with nonstop laughter and outrageous fun as the creators and stars of the hit show and book take center stage. Books available for purchase and autographs after the show. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Mike Cohen, Executive Director, 858.457.3030. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Written by Bob Clyman; Starring Edward Asner; Directed by Charles Towers L.A. premiere. In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has made a stunning breakthrough. But is it really the long-sought cure for cancer? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, Secret Order turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. $45 and $39 General; $20 Full-Time Students; Skirball Members receive a special discount. Advance Tickets: Available only via L.A. Theatre WORKS BOX Office at (310) 827-0889 or http://www.w./ NOTE: Tickets to L.A. Theatre Works are not available on site at the Skirball or via the Skirball tick. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Jan 19, 2008 Department: Teens Location and Time: Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC 8:00-11:00pm Cost: $10/JCC M; $15/NM For More Information Contact: Nick Schiner, 410.356.5200, x372 or nschiner Middle school ID required: No one will be permitted without an ID. Accepted Middle School IDs: a report card or a class schedule with the year, your name, and grade. Bus cards will not be accepted as ID. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Hosted by Richard McMurrich and Solomon Singer Country comes back to NYC with this exciting new Country Western dance party every third Saturday of the month at the 92nd Street Y. The evening includes the Texas two-step, waltz, cha-cha, West Coast swing and more, all danced to some of your favorite Country Western artists past and present. Polish up your boots and dust off that Stetson and we'll see ya'll there. Lesson: 8-9pm Open Dancing: 9pm-2am Meeting Times: Sat, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, 2, Apr 26, Jun 21, Jul 19, 2008, 8pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-NN0AD32-01 Price: $15.00 / pay at the door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Y Recommends: Art Appreciation Eileen Costello Get a sneak preview of a new exhibition or tour the permanent collection, then socialize at the museum café. Meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's group tour desk. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 19, 2008, 5:45pm Location: Meet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's group tour desk. Code: T-LS5MT06-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. 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 challenges you encounter. Event begins with a wine reception, followed by group discussions and music—and more wine. Date & Time: Sat, Jan 19, 2008, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS09-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan. Live Concert. Bnai Jeshurun, De Moinse. Friends of the Israel House - [events]
Sat 19 Jan. 8 p.m. Spingold Theater Center An international lineup of award-winning poets and slam teams, including Saul Williams, Mayda Del Valle and Buddy Wakefield, take the stage to raise money and awareness for after-school programs and affordable housing in Waltham. Hosted by Brandeis' own Jamele Adams and DJed by Wayne n Wax (Professor Wayne Marshall). Tickets: $16 to $36 ($10 suggested donation for Brandeis students). Available online or by calling 781-736-3400. 415 South Street, Waltham, 02454. Dennis Nealon, Media Relations Director, 781-736-4205. Brandeis University - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan, 7-9:30 pm. Unlock Your Possibilities at the Ultimate Ice Breaker Party™ at Tastings 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 until 8:30pm, $20 to prepay w/ code JN. Tastings - A Wine Experience, Jacksonville. Ellen, 941-915-6234. $20 Prepaidw/code JN. LockandKeyEventsDOTcom - [website][email][events]
Sat 19 Jan, 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 19 Jan, 7:30 pm. Rezso Kasztner: The True Story of an Unknown Hero of the Holocaust Anna Porter Hear the astonishing saga of Rezso Kasztner, a Hungarian Jew originally branded a Nazi collaborator but who was recently exonerated by Israel’s Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem for his efforts to spare the lives of thousands in labor camps. Hear the dramatic story of Kasztner’s postwar relocation to Israel, the trial that made international headlines and his assassination in 1957 by right-wing extremists. Date & Time: Mon, Jan 19, 2009, 7:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL5LH09-01 Price: $27.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 19 Jan, 8-11 pm. Jewneration Productions and the Bnai Zion Endeavor Group invite you and other Jewish single professionals to a major Tu B'Shvat Party to benefit Israel. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, DJ and meeting new people. Age of group is 20's, 30's and 40's. Casual attire. 136 East 39th Street, New York. Jeff Goldfarb, 212-725-1211, ext 221. $25 in advance. Bnai Zion Endeavor Group - [website][email][events]
Sunday 20 January 2008
Sun 20 Jan. January 20 at 2 pm Tickets: $20 | $15 for Spertus members | $10 for students Call 312.322.1773 Dancing has been a part of weddings wherever Jews have lived. In fact, according to the Talmud, dance is an obligation. In this multimedia program, Judith Brin Ingber reveals the role of dance in Judaism. With rare illustrations and musical excerpts, she reveals dance traditions and transformations in places such as Ethiopia, Morocco, Yemen, Germany, Russia and Israel. Following the Q&A, Ms. Brin Ingber will lead Sephardic and Ashkenazic wedding dances for those interested in learning them. 610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Sunday January 20 2008 10:30 am Art Workshop & Gallery Tour An Impressionist’s World Repeated by popular demand. Enter the colorful world of Impressionism through an exciting art workshop and tour of the special exhibition, Camille Pissarro: Impressions of City and Country. more Buy Tickets Online General: $12 per adult; $10 per child JM Family Members: $10 adult; $8 child. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Toni Morrison said of Arnold Rampersad's Ralph Ellison, "The book represents a flawless match of biographer and subject—in Arnold Rampersad's hands we fathom both the burden and measure of Ellison's brilliance." Rampersad is also the author of biographies of Langston Hughes and Jackie Robinson. Price includes buffet brunch. Tickets are $40; $34 for Unterberg Poetry Center members. Find out more about membership. Date & Time: Sun, Jan 20, 2008, 11:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-TP5BB03-01 Price: $40.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. James F. Hoge, Jr., moderator Dr. Albright was the 64th Secretary of State of the United States. In 1997, she was named the first female Secretary of State and became, at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Dr. Albright reinforced America's alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor and environmental standards abroad. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Sunday, January 20th - Concert Flutist Sarah Swersey and pianist Nadine Shank present music by pre-World War II Dutch composers, as well as works by Copeland and Mendelssohn. Reservations suggested. Purchase Aaron Copland and His World from our bookstore. 2 p.m. Cost: $8. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan to Sun 27 Jan. The Glatt Kosher Cruise adventure of a lifetime. Sit back and enjoy the ultimate Eastern Caribbean Glatt Kosher Cruise Vacation. The perfect solution for the Jewish traveler. Costa Fortuna has drawn inspiration from the grand Italian steamships of yesteryear that provided regular passenger services between Italy and the Americas. Throughout this Costa cruise ship, scale models of historic cruise ships have been incorporated into the style and design of the Costa Fortuna’s various restaurants and other public areas. Ft. Lauderdale. Stacey Wax, Yachad Shifman, 887-sail-kosher (724-5567), 305-538-8890. Kosherica - [website][email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Sunday January 20 2008 2:00 pm Concert Groove to the jazz of Hayes Greenfield as we celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the birthday of the trees.e Buy Tickets Online General: $15 Adults; $10 Children JM Family Member: $12 Adults; $8 Children. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. January 20 As part of the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, we are pleased to bring back HotHouse, one of the documentary selections from this past November's 19th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival. Almost ten thousand Palestinians are held prisoner in what one Fatah leader calls de facto “universities of Palestinian nationalism.” Granted rare permission to record life in Israel’s highest-security facilities, documentary filmmaker Shimon Dotan explores this chilling and fascinating phenomenon through interviews with Israeli prison guards, leaders of Hamas and Fatah, a female suicide bomber, and others. Tickets are $6 for MFA and Boston Jewish Film Festival members, seniors, and students; $7 for general admission. To purchase tickets online, 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, 02465. Sara Rubin, 617-244-9899. Boston Jewish Film Festival - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Jan 20, 2008 Department: Teens Location and Time: 1-3PM Cost: Free and open to all teens and parents For More Information Contact: Judy Nahary x369 jnahary Free Israeli food and scholarship applications available. Explore travel opportunities to Israel as you sample Israeli food and music. Meet Israel Summer Program representatives, ask questions and gain information from agencies such as BBYO-Passport to Israel, Camp Kimama, Jewish Agency for Israel, JNF, Masa, Nesiya, Tsofim Israeli Scouts, USY Young Judaea. Scholarship applications available. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 18, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, January 20, 4:00 p.m. Written by Bob Clyman; Starring Edward Asner; Directed by Charles Towers L.A. premiere. In the high-stakes world of cancer research, Dr. William Shumway has made a stunning breakthrough. But is it really the long-sought cure for cancer? Part medical drama, part suspense-filled thriller, Secret Order turns its microscope on bioethics, money and power. $45 and $39 General; $20 Full-Time Students; Skirball Members receive a special discount. Advance Tickets: Available only via L.A. Theatre WORKS BOX Office at (310) 827-0889 or http://www.w./ NOTE: Tickets to L.A. Theatre Works are not available on site at the Skirball or via the Skirball tick. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Jan 20, 2008 Department: General Location and Time: OM JCC 10:00am Cost: Fee: $15/JCC M; $25/NM For More Information Contact: Esther Gunter: 410.356.5200, x612 or egunter Sending a child to college is a new transition for you as the parent. How do you survive being less hands-on in your child’s daily life? Learn how to navigate this change and deal with the separation. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Jan 20, 2008 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: Norman and Sarah Brown Art Gallery at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC 3:00 pm Cost: FREE For More Information Contact: Claudine Davison, 410.542.4900, x239 or cdavison This historian is an expert on Winston Churchill and author of newly released and literature-prize finalist book, Churchill's Promised Land: Zionism and Statecraft. He will discuss how Zionism affected Churchill's approach to foreign policy and the historical context of the photographs in the Goldman exhibit. Dr. Makovsky is currently the Foreign Policy Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington D.C. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan. Mingle with singles at the 500-year old Kabbalistic tradition of a mystical and unique Seder. Eat new fruits, dip whole wheat bread in olive oil, plant a tree, sing, dance and taste fruit-flavored wines. Led by Yaron Kapitulnik. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan, 1 pm. RSVP to Phyllis Borne, borne2travel, 382-1158. Sisterhood Meeting and Potluck Brunch at the home of Vivian Freeman. Bend, 97701. Phyllis Borne, 382-1158. Jewish Community of Central Oregon - [email][events]
Sun 20 Jan, 2-4 pm. JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood (“Kingswood”) offers campers an intensive Jewish camping experience on a beautiful lake and in Bridgton, Maine. The Zohar program, a program at Kingswood, provides adolescents with developmental disabilities, high functioning spectrum disorders, and neurological and learning challenges with a unique experience of overnight camping. The program fully integrates campers into all recreational, social and community-building activities of camp life, with the support and supervision of specially trained staff. The Zohar program is open to boys and girls ages 11 to 15. For more information about Zohar, please attend one of our open houses: Jan 20th from 2-4pm or March 16th from 12-2pm at Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton. Contact Kathy Jo. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Kathy Jonas, (617) 558-6528. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [website][email][events]
Monday 21 January 2008
Mon 21 Jan. Monday, January 21, 2008 - 2:00pm Special Martin Luther King Day Show Whether balanced atop seven-foot unicycles or juggling baseball bats,lawn chairs and electric guitars, this pair is a sure bet to make you laugh. of the most popular acts of Boston’s “First Night” Celebration, theAirborne Comedians have performed throughout the country and recentlyappeared with the band Phish. Cost: $7 JCC Member / $8 General. 445 Central Street, Stoughton, 02072. Aimee Kwitkiin-Close, Marketing, 781-341-2016. Striar Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 21 Jan. Jan 21, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: Weinberg Park Heights JCC 1:00 pm Cost: $1 (includes bottled water and popcorn) For More Information Contact: Lisa Shifren. 410.542.4900, x249 or lshifren Join us for a matinee. Today's feature is Director Barry Levinson's Avalon. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Mon 21 Jan. Jan 21, 2008 Department: Teens Location and Time: Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $40 (includes kosher lunch) For More Information Contact: Melanie Waxman, 410.356.5200, x386 or mwaxman This is a fun-filled day of community service for teens. Participants will learn a new culinary skill and will gain the satisfaction of giving to the community. The program will last for seven hours and will provide five hours of community service credit. The schedule is as follows: • 9:00-11:00am: Culinary Cooperative at the JCC. • 11:30am-1:20pm: Soup Kitchen for the Homeless. • 2:00-4:00pm: Farming and Gleaning at the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center Farm. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Mon 21 Jan. Actors read staged monologues by seven award-winning playwrights—Paula Cizmar, Catherine Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere Smith and Susan Yankowitz—based on personal interviews and oral histories of seven women from Russia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Guatemala and Cambodia who overcame injustice to become leaders for change. Seven was developed in partnership with Vital Voices, a nonprofit organization which invests in emerging women leaders around the world. Seven is directed by Evan Yionoulis. 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 availabl. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 21 Jan. Surflight Theatre Presents: Alexander Who is Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move Monday, January 21, 11:00am (Martin Luther King Day) $12 M/S/S; $16 GP Long Beach Island’s Surflight Theatre presents Alexander, the feisty and loveable star of Judith Viorst's popular children's books. Alexander has a dilemma: his father is starting a new job in a city "a thousand miles away." So while everyone else is packing, Alexander has decided to stay right where he is. In the end, he learns that home is where your family is. A favorite children's book brought to life on stage. 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, 07052. Michael Hopkins, 973-530-3400. Jewish Community Center Metrowest - [email][events]
Mon 21 Jan. Monday, January 21 Special Martin Luther King Day performance 11am and 1pm $8/member or $9 general admission Able to amuse and amaze, The Gizmo Guys combine original routines, quick-witted verbal repartee and world class juggling skills in a raucous roller coaster ride of laughter and fun. Since 1987 the juggling duo of Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have dazzled audiences around the world with their infectious humor, artistic expertise and showmanship. The Gizmo Guys provide the consummate family show, guaranteed to excite and delight. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton Center, 02459-3213. Fiona Epstein, Executive Director, 617-558-6522. Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Tuesday 22 January 2008
Tue 22 Jan. Jan 22, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: Weinberg Park Heights JCC, Community Room 1:00 pm Cost: $1/JCC M; $3/NM For More Information Contact: Lisa Shifren, 410.542.4900, x249 or lshifren Join us for our annual interactive Tu B'Shevat Seder celebrating the Festival of the Trees. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan. America's preeminent matchmaker holds court in this fun, candid and interactive conversation aimed at solving the dating dilemmas of single men and women. Discuss the pressures of casual sex and getting off the dismal dating treadmill and find out how to drop Mr. or Ms. Meantime so you can find Mr. or Ms. Right. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 22, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS02-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan. Richard Cohen in Conversation with Meredith Vieira: Husband and wife Richard Cohen and Meredith Vieira share their personal story of illness and the ability to find strength and peace in difficult circumstances. They discuss how people cope with serious, chronic illnesses and how families and friends can support their sick loved ones. Cohen is the author of the best seller Blindsided: Lifting a Life Above Illness: A Reluctant Memoir and the forthcoming Strong at the Broken Places: Five Voices of Illness, One Chorus of Hope. He has had a distinguished career in journalism and has received numerous awards, including three Emmys. Meredith Vieira, also an Emmy-award winner, is the host of NBC’s Today and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 22. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan. Explore the mysterious mechanisms of aging and factors that impact the health and longevity of the body. Gain an understanding of the scientific tools available to slow aging and balance your biological budget. Date & Time: Tue, Jan 22, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-HL5TH08-01 Price: $26.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan. Date: Tuesday, January 22 Details: Come celebrate the holiday, create, sing and dance. Time: 12:30 p.m. Place: The Family Room Contact: Jamie Klein, 231-6310. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan. None of the actors discussed will appear at this lecture. Jeremy Dauber From the beginning, television has provided a home for Jewish actors and writers. They play central roles in shaping one of the most powerful forces of our time and television, in turn, presented Jews to America. Jeremy Dauber looks at some of the most important programs and people in American tele-vision and American Jewish history. If the portrayal of Jewish characters on television is complicated, then the portrayal of Jewish women is even more so, especially when it comes to comedy. See clips from Seinfeld, Will & Grace, Friends, The Nanny and Sex and the City and trace the recent history of a long-standing tradition. None of the actors discussed in this lecture will appear. Date. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 22 Jan to Wed 23 Jan, 7:30 pm. Cupid's Arrow" How NOT to fall in love. Everything to know about love. January 22nd at 7:30 pm At the RTC-Chabad. Coffee and Cake served. Richmond Torah Center - Chabad, 423 10th Avenue, off Geary Blvd., San Francisco, 94118. Rabbi Ahron Hecht, (415) 518-1931. FREE. Richmond Torah Center-Chabad - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 23 January 2008
Wed 23 Jan. Lost Stories From the Holocaust's Long Reach into Arab LandsWednesday, January 23 from 12 noon-1:30 pm Please reserve by January 16 to guarantee a lunch. Tickets: $25 | $20 for Spertus members Call 312.322.1773 This compelling book details the roles Arabs played in assisting and resisting the Third Reich, Italian Fascism, the Vichy government, and the expansion of the Final Solution into their countries. Dr. Elliot Lefkovitz, Spertus Professor of Jewish History & Holocaust Studies, leads the discussion. 610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605. 312-322-1700. Spertus College - [email][events]
Wed 23 Jan. Mike Colameco spices up his popular cooking demonstration series by bringing in guest chefs to demonstrate exciting dishes from their latest cook-books. International culinary instructor Peter Hertzmann, the author of the a la carte website, demonstrates basic knife skills as depicted in his new book, Knife Skills Illustrated. Learn the correct way to hold a knife and the rudiments of peeling, chopping, slicing and filleting. Date & Time: Wed, Jan 23, 2008, 7:00pm Location: Delia/Viking Showroom, 969 Third Avenue at 58th Street Code: T-LP5FW32-01 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 23 Jan. Booker Prize-winner Roddy Doyle's novels include The Commitments, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, The Woman Who Walked into Doors and Paula Spencer. "No one has done so much to create a new set of images for the Ireland of the late twentieth century," said The New York Times. Doyle's new collection of stories is The Deportees. A.L. Kennedy is "a writer rich in the humanity and warmth that seems at a premium in these bleak times," wrote Salman Rushdie. Kennedy's books include Original Bliss, Indelible Acts and Paradise. Her most recent novel is Day. 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 R. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 23 Jan. Jan 23, 2008 Department: Adults Location and Time: Weinberg Park Heights JCC 1:00 pm Cost: FREE For More Information Contact: Arlene Abrams, 410l.542.4900, x637 or aabrams Join us as we celebrate our Senior Friendly Neighborhood's 5th birthday, featuring the Baltimore County Senior Swing Band. 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215. Robin RoseSamuels, 410.542.4900, x271. Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore - [email][events]
Wed 23 Jan, 7-8:30 am. Henry Art Gallery (U. of Washington), 15th Ave. NE & NE 41st St., Seattle, 98195. Michele Yanow or Josie Holtzman, 206.774.2227. $6-$8. Nextbook - [website][email][events]
Wed 23 Jan, 6:30-9:30 pm. Jakob Gold, sentenced to prison for killing an anti-Semitic man in self-defense, is released when the Nazis invade Poland. He is soon imprisoned again—in the Warsaw Ghetto. In attempting to escape, Gold finds new allies to fight against a common enemy. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York, 10280. Jamie Kenney, 646-437-4200. $10-$5. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [website][email][events]
Wed 23 Jan, 7 pm. Forget the new years resolution to diet, join us for a fun mid-week dinner at centrally located Sweet Tomatoes where we can all mix with one another while we mix big salads together Dinner is pay your own way For more into see events on WPB JCC website. Sweet Tomatoes, 1900 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Palm Beach, 33409. Tami. pay your own way. JCC Young Adults - [website][email][events]