2010
May 2010
Saturday 1 May 2010
Sat 1 May to Sun 11 Jul. Highlights from the Braginsky Collection of Hebrew Manuscripts and Printed Books March 21, 2010 - July 11, 2010 A Journey Through Jewish Worlds offers museum visitors a first-time glimpse at the rare treasures inside a world-class private collection. This exceptional collection of manuscripts and printed books provides an overview of seven centuries of Jewish creativity and artistry, and features beautifully ornamented legal and liturgical manuscripts, decorated marriage contracts and illustrated scrolls of the Book of Esther, many with richly crafted cases made from precious metals or carved wood. Exhibition highlights include a manuscript written in Germany in 1288, an illustrated Italian marriage contract on parchment with unique cuttings from 1741, an. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sat 1 May to Sun 15 Aug. February 21- August 15, 2010 This exhibition depicts the Book of Esther as you've never seen it before. Featuring the bold and edgy illustrations from JT Waldman's Megillat Esther, this epic tale of exile and redemption is sure to amaze and intrigue. This exhibition has been originated by the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Original drawings Courtesy of JT Waldman. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. March 10 — June 27 Join us for a free Artist Talk with Jan Tichy on Sunday, March 14 at 1 pm Ground Level Projects is a series of artist commissions for Spertus’ glass-enclosed, street-level vestibule. The project, which is visible from the street, aims to foster creative encounters that investigate, challenge, and expand traditional perceptions of the Jewish experience. Admission is free. 610 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60605. Ellie Sandler, 312.322.1700. Spertus Museum - [more][email][events]
Sat 1 May to Sun 1 Aug. Admission: Included with Museum admission: $10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2–12; Free to Skirball Members and Children under 2; Free to all visitors on Thursdays Celebrating the historical and cultural roots of the Jewish picture book, Monsters and Miracles: A Journey through Jewish Picture Books features a colorful array of more than 100 original illustrations and texts from picture book classics and popular favorites. The exhibition guides audiences through the history of Jewish picture books, presenting a diversity of artistic media-paintings, drawings, computer-generated images, papercuts, and collage-and an eclectic collection of texts, from Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are to Lemony Snicket's The Latke Who Could. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 1 May to Sun 11 Jul. Making Faces: Playful Portraits of People You Know by Hanoch Piven March 10–July 11, 2010 Admission: Free Imaginative, humorous, and fun for all ages, Making Faces: Playful Portraits of People You Know by Hanoch Piven showcases uniquely creative portraits by artist Hanoch Piven (b. 1963). On display are twenty photographs of Piven's most memorable celebrity caricatures along with a selection of original collage sculptures. Created from everyday items—such as bananas, toy trucks, planes, screws, springs, Barbie dolls, articles of clothing, and light bulbs—Piven's whimsical yet highly recognizable portraits of public figures offer an incisive and often irreverent perspective on celebrity and American popular culture. Piven's artistry requires few objects to. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. Rodeph Shalom will be partnering with the Center for Emerging Visual Artist for the spring fundraiser. Several up-and-coming artists will show their art, along with discussing demonstations of how they create their art, hands-on art projects and discussions on starting an art collection. All of this will also include a cocktail hour and hors d'vouers. Location: Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Shelley Saunders, 215-627-6747, ssaunders. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. On view through December 2010 The Morgenthaus have embraced the promise of America since their arrival in 1886. Wanting to contribute to their country and their communities, they dedicated themselves to public service. The exhibition tells the story of three generations of this family, and explores the fascinating ways in which their services to others changed the course of world events, American politics, and Jewish history. This exhibition is made possible through generous funding from the Isenberg Family Charitable Trust, Marina and Stephen E. Kaufman, Lois and Martin Whitman, Jack Rudin, and New York State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. Friday, March 26, 2010 - Wednesday, June 30, 2010 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM KI’s Temple Judea Museum will take a look at Israel through the lens of science. Location: Temple Judea Museum at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Contact: Rita Poley, , tjmuseum. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sat 1 May. 375 Greenwich Street, New York, 10013. 212-941-2400. Tribeca Film Institute - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 2 pm. Friday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2 p.m. NR The charismatic Gianni Di Gregorio stars in his directorial debut Mid-August Lunch—an utterly charming tale of good food, feisty ladies, and unlikely friendships during a very Roman holiday. Broke, and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni resides with his 93-year-old mother in their ancient apartment. The condo debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager’s mother during the Pranzo di Ferragosto (Italy’s biggest summer holiday and the Feast of the Assumption), all will be forgiven. Then the manager also shows up with an auntie, and then a doctor friend appears with his mother in tow…Can Gianni keep four such lively mam. Seven Congress Square, Portland, 04101. 207-775-6148. Portland Museum of Art - [more][email][events]
Sat 1 May, 5:45-10 pm. Three programs throughout the weekend dealing with Jews in the Civil War era, both in the Union and the Confederacy. Our event is based around Dara Horn's novel, All Other Nights. There is a nominal charge to attend, but meals are included. Location: Melrose B'nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham, PA 19012 Contact: Rachel Poller, 215-635-1505, scholar. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 5:45 pm. Thomas Beachdel Get a sneak preview of a new exhibition or tour the permanent collection, then socialize at the museum café. Meet at the Metropolitan Museum's group tour desk. Date & Time: Sat, May 1, 2010, 5:45pm Location: Meet at the Metropolitan Museum's group tour desk. Venue: Metropolitan Museum of Art Code: T-LP5MT15-07 Price: $35.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 35. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 8 pm-4 am. Singles and couples of all ages and levels welcome. A group lesson is held during the first hour of each party. Light refreshments add to the festivities. Tangos, milongas, valses and Latin musica tropica. Jackets required for men. Sat, 9pm to 2am; 8pm Class, Midnight Performance Date & Time: Sat, May 1, 2010, 8:00pm-4:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-AD5DP01-11 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 8 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Sara Greenberg Date 2009 Country USA R/T 14 minutes Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door Screening with HAG Philadelphia native and Yale graduate Sara Greenberg travels with her survivor grandparents to witness the world they lived in. It is a younger generation's testament to the need to remember. Special Guest Speaker: Director Sara Greenberg. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 8 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Yisrael Lifshutz Date 2008 Country USA R/T 93 minutes Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8pm $10 in advance, $12 at the door Screening with B-2247 Yisrael "Izzi" Lifschutz established the Hasidic Actors' Guild, where he trained actors, dancers, and musicians to portray Hasidim on film more accurately and sympathetically. But all is not Kosher in Brooklyn when Izzi alienates both friends and filmmakers by "HAG-ing" the spotlight. Special Guest Speaker: Director Yisrael Lifschutz. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sat 1 May, 8 pm. The oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in the world mounts a performance in honor of Martha Graham, the American genius and the founder of modern dance. See Prelude and Revolt an. 8:00 pm Saturday May 01. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sunday 2 May 2010
Sun 2 May. Visit the marvelously restored Bialystoker Synagogue and the Eldridge Street Synagogue, two of the most prominent sacred sites during the peak of Jewish immigration to the Lower East Side. The Bialystoker Synagogue features a richly painted ceiling and hand-painted murals on the walls, while the Eldridge Street Synagogue boasts richly hued stained-glass windows and a majestic carved walnut ark. Date & Time: Sun, May 2, 2010, 12:15pm-2:30pm Location: Meet in front of the Museum at Eldridge Street, 12-16 Eldridge Street (between Canal and Divisions Streets). Code: T-LP5CW18-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Children of the Bible The Israeli rapper and informal educator Jeremy “Cool” Abash exposes the complex situations facing Ethiopian-Israeli youth. Abash works towards changing the humiliated and depressed image of the Ethiopian community in Israel, both in its own eyes and in the eyes of Israeli society, by bringing members of the Ethiopian community closer to their tradition—the songs, the meaning of Ethiopian names, stories about the lives of the Ethiopian community and the journey that has taken on mythical proportions. Director: Nitza Gonen, in Hebrew and Amharic with English subtitles. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Date & Time: Sun, May 2, 2010, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Co. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 24. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. A Sculpture Workshop Family Weekend Workshops Sunday, May 2, 11:30 am Sunday, May 2, 2:30 pm Admission: $15 General; $10 Children 2–12; $10 Member Adult; $8 Member Child Join the Skirball and the national charitable organization Milk + Bookies for an art workshop, led by artist Kate Burger, on turning discarded books into one-of-a-kind sculptures. Flip, fold, and mold parts of cast-off, unreadable books into fanciful birds and other creatures to take home and enjoy. Share the joy of reading.—In the Milk + Bookies tradition, participants are encouraged to buy and inscribe a new book to be donated to local children in need. Purchase one at Audrey's Museum Store at the Skirball, or bring a new book with you to the workshop. Ages 4 and up; children must be ac. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. August 9 - May 2, 2010 Digital serigraphs inspired by two cornerstone biblical texts: Genesis and the Ten Commandments. An award-winning New York graphic artist, Rudi Wolff creates an abstract language that evokes the primacy and beauty of Creation and suggests the power and moral nuance of the Ten Commandments. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Kathryn Janus For singles committed to deeper values, each event includes an illuminating mini-lecture on dating and intimacy, followed by a series of enjoyable exercises that enable participants to meet each other in a less superficial way. Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Date & Time: Sun, May 2, 2010, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Warburg Lounge Code: T-LS5DB02-02 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 30. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Asian Art Museum of San Francisco San Francisco, CA. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. August 9, 2009 -May 2, 2010 Carved ritual objects made of fine and aged woods, including tzedakah boxes, Torah pointers, mizrach plates, mezuzot, dreidels, Torah arks, spice containers, and other works created by self-taught craftsman Herman Braginsky (1912-1999). These meticulously carved objects reveal an appreciation for Jewish tradition and sensitivity for color and material. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Join CBS political analyst Jeff Greenfield for this signature series of news analysis and interviews with policy makers and journalists as they discuss the political climate in 2010. Jeff Greenfield speaks with Eliot Spitzer, former Governor of the State of New York. Prior, since 1999, he held the position of New York State's 63rd Attorney General. In this role, he had advanced initiatives to make New York a national leader in investor protection, environmental stewardship, labor rights, personal privacy, public safety and criminal law enforcement. Spitzer's investigations of conflicts of interest on Wall Street have been the catalyst for dramatic reform in the nation's financial services industry. Mr. Spitzer is a graduate of Princeton University and of. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Ben Okiri, Ariel Dorfman, Salman Rushdie and many other international writers discuss their work at this series of events at the Museum on Sunday, May 2. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Rodeph Shalom will be partnering with the Center for Emerging Visual Artist for the spring fundraiser. Several up-and-coming artists will show their art, along with discussing demonstations of how they create their art, hands-on art projects and discussions on starting an art collection. All of this will also include a cocktail hour and hors d'vouers. Location: Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Shelley Saunders, 215-627-6747, ssaunders. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. 375 Greenwich Street, New York, 10013. 212-941-2400. Tribeca Film Institute - [email][events]
Sun 2 May. Anshei Emunah Congregation Delray, FL. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 9:30-11 am. Longevity University--an educational program for seniors and their adult care-giving children covering: senior legal and financial freedom. Register by April 12 to Paula Segal: 215-322-9595 x13 or psegalv. Time: 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM Expected Attendance: 10-20 Location: Ohev Shalom Synagogue, Second Street Pike, Richbora, PA, 18954, Phone: 215-322-9595, Psegalv. Contact: Paula Segal, Phone: 215-322-9595 Psegalv. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 10 am-1 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM A community field day to Celebrate Lag B'Omar. Location: Community Park TBD, , , Contact: Susan Stanek, 215-832-0597, sstanekp. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM $3/$5 Funded by the Jewish Community Endowment Foundation of Central NJ Speaker: "Shavuot" Location: YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union, NJ 07083 Contact: Jani Kovacs Jonas, (908) 289-8112, (908) 289-8082. 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, 07076. Norman Levin, 908 889-5335. Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Sunday, May 2 Art Workshop + Gallery Tour 10:30am–12:30pm Ages 6 to 12 Join the wild escapades of Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat on an exciting tour of the exhibition Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey. Create an imaginative “story hat” using wire, string and paper sculpture techniques. JM Family Member Prices: $10 Adults; $8 Children General: $12 Adults $10 Children. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 11 am. Take advantage of the Spring weather and join us for an invigorating run along the Mount Vernon Trail. Meet at the Crystal City Metro at 11:00 am. After our run, we’ll have a delicious picnic in Alexandria to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer. For those in their 20s and 30s Admission: Please RSVP to Allison, aadges, if you are a returning member. For new members, the cost is $12 (includes Running Club t-shirt and headband). 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 11 am. 11 AM, Temple Israel Portsmouth’s Levenson Social Hall. Written and directed by Audrey Bierhans, the one-hour dramatic reading traces the history of Jewish immigration from the days of Castle Garden and Ellis Island and the contributions of the Jews to American society right up to today’s technical advancements. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 11 am. A talk by one of our most renowned Shakespeare scholars. James Shapiro's new book is Contested Will: The Shakespeare Authorship Controversy. Includes light brunch and an opportunity for informal conversation with the speaker and fellow audience members. Date & Time: Sun, May 2, 2010, 11:00am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-TP5BB03-01 Price: $34.00 / $10.00 35 And Younger. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 11 am-2 pm. Led by trumpeter Ben Holmes, the Lazarus Quartet brings its unique sound to the City Winery's Klezmer Brunch series. Featuring Brad Shepik (guitar), Dan Loomis (bass), and Gregg Mervine (drums), the group's music excites, inspires, and romances the listener, while always drawing from the musicians' roots in the traditions of Jewish, Jazz, Eastern European and Middle Eastern music. Peter Margasak of Downbeat Magazine has written that "Holmes, whether employing a plush, ballad style or a hurtling, rhythmically elaborate fluidity, maintains impressive composure and a full-bodied tone.". City Winery, 155 Varick St., New York, 10013. info-holmes., 212-608-0555. $10. Lazarus Quartet - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 11 am. Enjoy and explore puppetry traditions with performances and workshops, featuring the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre (performances at 11 and 1:30) and Headless Horse Dance. Make your own puppets and get a chance to participate in the performance. Admission: Free with Museum admission. $8 adults, $6 students, seniors. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 1 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend Director: Nicole Opper Date 2009 Country USA R/T 78 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 1pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Adopted by two Jewish Lesbians, Avery is an African-American girl living with two adopted brothers: one Korean and one multi-racial. The film follows Avery's emotional search for her birth mother at a time of personal conflict with her Jewish/Black identity. The film is touring festivals throughout the United States. Special Guest Speaker: Director Nicole Opper. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 1 pm. Live from the Met on HD. 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, 03801. 603-436-2400. The Music Hall - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 2 pm. Carol Leifer— When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win Sunday, May 2, 2:00 pm Admission: $10 General; $5 Members and Full-Time Students Join stand-up comedian and comedy writer Carol Leifer for a laugh-out-loud reading and discussion of her critically acclaimed book When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win, a hilariously insightful look at life, love, and family. In this uproarious book, Leifer reveals all—her age, her outlook, her life philosophy—no holds barred. A book signing will follow the program. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [more][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 2 pm. Friday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2 p.m. NR The charismatic Gianni Di Gregorio stars in his directorial debut Mid-August Lunch—an utterly charming tale of good food, feisty ladies, and unlikely friendships during a very Roman holiday. Broke, and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor, middle-aged Gianni resides with his 93-year-old mother in their ancient apartment. The condo debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks after the building manager’s mother during the Pranzo di Ferragosto (Italy’s biggest summer holiday and the Feast of the Assumption), all will be forgiven. Then the manager also shows up with an auntie, and then a doctor friend appears with his mother in tow…Can Gianni keep four such lively mam. Seven Congress Square, Portland, 04101. 207-775-6148. Portland Museum of Art - [more][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 2:30-5:30 pm. Location: The Chabad Center, 1925 Kresson Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Kahan, 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, 08003. Janine Sobel, M.D., President, (856) 751-9500. Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. Discussion and Book Signing. This beautifully and copiously illustrated book traces the rich and fertile history of the Jews in Catalonia from the earliest references, that is, from the time of the late Roman Empire and the Early Middle Ages, until the drastic decree of expulsion by the Catholic Monarchs. It captures their wedding songs, conveys the smells from their cooking pots, and reconstructs the soaring intellectual edifice they created despite the difficulties of a daily life fraught with religious persecution and social degradation. The authors, Silvia Planas and. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Ragnar Freidank Date 2008 Country USA R/T 38 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 4pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Screening with The Beetle From 1976 to 1978, retired secretary Jessie (Joanna Merlin) tries to lead an ordinary life even as her deteriorating neighborhood grows more dangerous. Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn depicts how a life quietly lived can succumb to changes beyond one's control. Special Guest Speakers: Director Ragnar Freidank, Actress Joanna Merlin and writer Ellen Cassedy. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. The third annual program in memory of Dr. Mordkhe Schaechter. Prof. Eugene Orenstein of McGill University will speak on the topic, "Ber Borokhov: A Revolutionary of Yiddish Philology." Prof. Joshua (Shikl) Fishman will speak about Dr. Schaechter; music will be by Yuri Vedenyapin. Refreshments included. Please NOTE: This program is entirely in Yiddish. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. Join Israeliness™ for a special all-in-Hebrew program designed for children in Kindergarten, First, and Second grade. Children will enjoy special activities including, cooking using one of the Y's kitchens, arts and crafts, storytelling, music and special peulot featuring the Tzofim. Click here to purchase a Six Session Pass for the "Drop-off" program and save $20. Date & Time: Sun, May 2, 2010, 4:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL6IN50-01 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 15. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4-6 pm. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. $5 - $8. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. 4 PM at St. Anselms College. Adults $18; Children 12 and under free. For tickets call the temple office at 669-5650. Julie Silver is one of the most celebrate and beloved performers in the world of contemporary Jewish music today. She tours throughout the world, and has been engaging audiences with her lyrical guitar playing, her dynamic stage presence, and her megawatt smile for nearly twenty years. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 4 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Yishari Orian Date 2008 Country Israel R/T 55 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 4pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Screening with Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn In this delightful comedy, filmmaker Yishai Orion cherishes his 40-year-old, broken-down VW Beetle. His pregnant wife wants to get rid of it. This conflict sends Orion on a fool's errand to discover the past of his beloved jalopy. A most unusual road trip movie. Special Guest Speaker: Director Yishai Orian has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 5:30-8 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the indoor "bonfire" atmosphere. There will be a light supper, drinks and dessert. The cost is $5 per person. For more information call Linda at (732) 906-0737 or Jennine at (732) 494-3232x621 Location: Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840 Contact: Linda Gotlib, 732-906-0737, Arzgot1254. 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, 08882. Donna Cohen, 732-432-7711, ext. 2. Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 6 pm. 6 PM at Wasserman Park, Merrimack. Let’s celebrate Lag B’Omer with a bonfire. Join us for a barbecue dinner with marshmallows over the fire. For more information and to RSVP, please call the Chabad office at 647-0204 or email them at info. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 6:30 pm. Celebrate Lag B’Omer with a delicious barbecue dinner in Seneca Park on May 2, 2010. Bring your guitar for singing and a kumzits under the stars, led by Gershon Seif and master storyteller Rabbi Sholom Raices, and your favorite ball or Frisbee to get a game going with old and new friends. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. $22 Adult. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 6:30-10 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Tickets range in price from $18 through sponsorship opportunities. Available in advance or at the door. Location: Tiferet Bet Israel, 1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Contact: Program Director, , programdirector. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Julian Shaw Date 2007 Country Australia R/T 54 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Double Feature with Shmul Kaplan Off-limits and controversial, South African political satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys funds his own travels across the country to teach children about the threat of HIV/AIDS along with other ignored sexual education issues. His subversive lampoons are beloved by many like Mandela and Tutu, especially when he performs in drag as his alter-ego Mrs. Evita Bezuidenhout. Special Guest Speaker: Director Julian Shaw. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7-9:30 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM The community is invited to the Annual Alumni Spotlight Event featuring Kate Ledger, author of "Remedies". The event is sponsored by the Akiba-Barrack Alumni Association. Location: Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, 272 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Contact: Susan Gordon, 610-922-2326, sgordona. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7-10 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Neshama Carlebach, daughter of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach will perform her father’s music w/the Green Pastures Baptist Church Choir. Neshama and the Choir have created Jewish ‘gospel’ music that is an interpretation of the familiar song-prayers of her late father, Reb Shlomo. General Admission: $36; Students: $18. Location: Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road (corner of Old York and Ashbourne Roads), Elkins Park, PA 19027 Contact: Temple Office, 215-635-6611, 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphia Premiere Director: Michael Wong Date 2008 Country USA R/T 25 minutes Sunday, May 2, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door Double Feature with Darling. The Pieter-Dirk Uys Story Two Penn law students follow Shmul as he tries to buck the complex, infuriating US immigration system. With Philadelphia public defender Jonathan Stein. Special Guest Speaker: Director Michael Wong has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-9 pm. Sunday, May 02, 2010 | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Christine Ebersole, two-time Tony Award winner and star of "Grey Gardens" performs "A Broadway Evening with Christine Ebersole" on Sunday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., Adath Israel. Tickets $50. Call 610-934-1919. Location: Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066 Contact: Laurie Beth Goldman Adath Israel, 610-934-1919, mandellconcert. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30-11:30 pm. Meet Jewish Singles 40 and over at the Hineni Heritage Center. Our Hineni Matchmakers will be with us to make introductions. Join us for lots of fun, food and good company. R.S.V.P. by April 30th, 2010. $25 in advance - $35 at the door, space permitting. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 May, 7:30 pm. Description: Our annual Lag B'omer Jazz and BBQ Party Join 100's of Boston's young adults-20's & 30's for an outdoor evening of ~all you can eat BB-Q, ~Salad Bar ~a variety of Drinks and BEER ~listen to live JAZZ outdoors. Experience the mystical insights of this unique not-so-famous Jewish Holiday. Sunday May 2 7:30 PM Private gardens 282 Kent Street Brookline $15 Prepay $20 AT THE DOOR When: 5/2/10 7:30 PM EDT Duration: Until It's Over Location: 282 Kent Street Brookline, MA, 02446 Website: http://www.i. Category: Cultural Sponsor: The Chai Center. 126 High Street, Boston, 02110. Alison Rosen, Outreach & Networking, 617-457-8789. GesherCity Boston - [email][events]
Monday 3 May 2010
Mon 3 May. MAY 3 Elon University Elon, NC. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Mon 3 May. John Irving makes his 10th appearance at the Poetry Center, reading from his new novel, Last Night in Twisted River. "Nothing in life is easy for Irving's characters," wrote the late Robertson Davies. "In his novels the still, sad music of humanity rises to the orgasmic uproar of a rock band." John Irving will be introduced by Charles Gibson. Please note: Signed copies of Mr. Irving's latest novel, Last Night in Twisted River, will be available for purchase, but Mr. Irving will not be signing books after his reading. Date & Time: Mon, May 3, 2010, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-TP5MS22-01 Price: $27.00 All Sections / $10.00 Age 35 and Under. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 3 May. Claire B. Benenson and Madeline I. Noveck, moderators Luciano Siracusano is cofounder and chief investment strategist at Wisdom Tree. Date & Time: Mon, May 3, 2010, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-LC5IL15-01 Price: $27.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 3 May to Tue 11 May. 3721 Military Rd NW #B, Washington DC, 20015. Robin Richman, 866-299-5674. Steppin' Out Adventures Ltd. [email][events]
Mon 3 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 9:30 am-12 pm. JAFCO Ladies Tea Party for the special lady in your life Enjoy a lovely morning of "Chai tea with the ladies". Bring the special woman in your life (mother, daughter, best friend) to learn about child abuse within the Jewish community. There will be a brief JAFCO presentation followed by Tea Time. $60 per person. Location: Four Season, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Contact: Rana Bell, 610-397-8688, rana. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 11:30 am. Daytime Lecture Series with Richard Turnbull Conscience and the Camera: The Rise of Social Documentary Photography 11:30 am Misery on Film: Jacob Riis and the Lower East Side Jacob Riis was a Danish immigrant who photographed the miserable living conditions of immigrants on the Lower East Side of New York in the late 19th century. His work will be discussed along with how his photographs ultimately improved tenement life. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [more][email][events]
Mon 3 May, 6:30 pm. Thousands of Iberian Jews went "underground" at the time of the Inquisition and the expulsion from Spain. They dispersed across Europe, across the ocean to South America and the Caribbean, and to North Africa and the Middle East. With tremendous tenacity, they preserved their heritage, married among themselves, and passed it down from generation to generation. Admission: $10 general, $5 ASF members and students at the door; RSVP 212.294.8350 x0. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for a private evening exclusively for employees of our Corporate Members. Relax with your colleagues during the reception over light food, wine, and other refreshments then enjoy a first look and docent led tours of our current exhibitions South African Photographs: David Goldblatt and Curious George Saves the Day. Click here to request an invitation. Only requests from corporate member email addresses will receive an invitation. Please mention "Spring Corporate Viewing Invitation" in the subject line. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7-8:30 pm. Monday, May 03, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM As part of the many programs being offered offering in May 2010, to accompany an NEH exhibition, "Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times." This is a lecture by Dr. David B. Starr. Abraham Lincoln still ranks as one of the greatest presidents and Americans in our nation's history. Jews identified with him in their search for freedom and equality. This talk focuses on the ways in which Jews understood themselves and America through their readings of Lincoln's life and work. David Starr, V Location: Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Contact: Pamela Brooks, , pbrooksb. 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, 07076. Norman Levin, 908 889-5335. Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7 pm. 7:00 - 7:45 pm Basics and Beyond or Crash Course in Hebrew Reading 7:45 - 8:05 pm Light dinner/coffee/shmooze time 8:10 - 9:10 pm Life is a trip - BE Prepared. Negotiating trials and tribulations of relationships, work and society today. 8:15 - 9:15 pm Alternate class: Your Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program. A wonderful and free primer course of eight classes to study or refresh your memory on many of the basics. For more information, please click here. Admission: This event is FREE. RSVP is not required. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7-9 pm. Shi Lei to Speak about a Long Forgotten Jewish Community in China Settled 1000 Years Ago Shi Lei, a descendant of one of the original Jewish families believed to have settled in Kaifeng, China during the Song Dynasty between 960 and 1127 CE. Shi Lei will be sharing the story of the Kaifeng community where some 300 descendants of the original Jewish families who settled there are thriving today. 4 Community Road, Marblehead, 01945. Sandy Sheckman, Executive Director, 781-631-8330. Jewish Community Center North Shore - [more][email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7-8 pm. Monday, May 03, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Explore the historical and philosophical foundations of Judaism. Location: Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Studies, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 1008, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Contact: Meir Reiner, 215-546-8672, mreiner. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7 pm. NEW Filmmakers Weekend -- Philadelphai Premiere Director: Yoram Sachs Date 2007 Country Israel R/T 81 minutes In Hebrew with English subtitles Monday, May 3, 2010, 7pm $8 in advance, $10 at the door In this raucous dating comedy, Yaniv's best friend persuades him to cure his most recent heartbreak by writing and producing a film about the experience, and in the process, meeting lots of "hot" Tel Aviv babes. But will writing a romantic film really help him find true love? Special Guest Speaker: Director Yoram Sachs has been invited. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 7:30-9 pm. Monday, May 03, 2010 | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Enjoy an evening of Sushi & Spirit with world renowned Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Location: Days Hotel Confrence Center, 195 Route 18 South, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Contact: Rabbi Dovid Gross, 732-613-1613, dgrosss. 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River, 08882. Donna Cohen, 732-432-7711, ext. 2. Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County - [email][events]
Mon 3 May, 8-10 pm. Bookings: http://www. Tel: 0700 3401347 Refreshments, since 2003 we are known to be the best Jewish Speed Dating events organiser in the UK, US and Israel. This evening isnt just about meeting your dream partner, its also about making friends and meeting. Addtion N20, 1105-1111 High Road, London, Whetstone, London, N20 0PT. Michal, 00 44 (0)7903 815581. £25. The Speed Dating - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 4 May 2010
Tue 4 May. Photographer David Goldblatt is joined by Joseph Lelyveld, former New York Times executive editor and correspondent in South Africa, for a conversation about the exhibition South African Photographs: David Goldblatt. Member Prices: $10 General: $15; Students / Over 65: $12. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. 10. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Tue 4 May. Bernard Lewis and Bret Stephens in Conversation: Religion, Politics & Justice in the Modern Middle East Influential and bestselling author Bernard Lewis joins Wall Street Journal editorial page editor Bret Stephens for an unflinching assessment of the state of the Middle East at this pivotal point in time—the beginning of the decade and still in the first years of the Obama Administration. Delve into the MidEast's most urgent issues, from peace and freedom to democracy and religion, from gender issues to the clash of civilizations. Bernard Lewis is Cleveland E. Dodge Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Emeritus, at Princeton University. His most recent books include From Babel to Dragomans: Interpreting the Middle East, The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Un. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 4 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Tue 4 May. MAY 4 Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Tue 4 May, 1:30 pm. Classic Films: Honoring Danny Kaye Tuesday, May 4, 1:30 p.m. Admission: Free; no reservations Danny Kaye stars as bandleader Red Nichols in this star-studded biopic. After the small-town cornet player and his wife, singer Bobbie Meredith (Barbara Bel Geddes), form the band The Five Pennies, tragedy strikes. Directed by Melville Shavelson. (1959, 117 min. No MPAA rating.). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 4 May, 3 pm. American Jews, Medicine, and the Politics of Displaced Persons after World War II. Rebecca Cutler, Morris and Alma Schapiro Fellow at CJH 2009, presenting Dr. Atina Grossmann, Professor of History, Cooper Union, responding Admission: Free, RSVP: via email or call 212-294-8325. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Tue 4 May, 6-10 pm. When: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Annual, major fundraising dinner to benefit the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance. By invitation only. Reservations required. COST: Start $1,500 per couple & up w/packages including ads or ads only. Los Angeles, 90048. 213-683-3433. Jewish Federation of Los Angeles - [more][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 6:30 pm. The second of two lectures with The Catalan Center at NYU. Manuel Forcano, Professor of Semitic Studies and Vice President of the Catalan Council for the Arts (CONCA). Admission: Free, takes place at the King Juan Carlos Center, NYU, 53 Washington Square South, NYC. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7 pm. Coming in early May: a rare chance to see the first three episodes of Israeli TV’s hit series, “Srugim,” with director Eliezer Shapiro in person. Date and time: Tuesday, May 4, 7PM Location: West Newton Cinema Tickets: $15 general admission; $12 discounted for students, seniors (65+), members of The Boston Jewish Film Festival and WGBH members. Purchase tickets online by credit card at www.f. Suitable for teens. 1001 Watertown Street, West Newton, 02465. Sara Rubin, 617-244-9899. Boston Jewish Film Festival - [more][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Join us at the Judy & Dr. Ed Steinberg Hineni Torah Class with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Refreshments and Social Hour following class. Kehilath Jeshurun, 125 East 85th Street, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 4 May, 7:30-9:30 pm. Tuesday, May 04, 2010 | 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM The Realities of Jewish Life in Judea and Samaria with Philadelphia native Marc Prowisor. Location: The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim, 9768 Verree Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115 Contact: Steve Feldman, 215-338-9188, zoa. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Tue 4 May, 8 pm. Friday, May 4, 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early and view the exhibition Women Hold Up Half the Sky) U.S. premiere. Singer, songwriter, and dancer Sayon Bamba—former lead singer of renowned Guinean band Les Amazones de Guinée—brings her singular voice and exuberant Afrobeat music to the Skirball. Admission: $25 General; $15 Members and Full-Time Students. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Wed 5 May. Did you know The Shul at Bal Harbor, (a fabulous Chabad Lubavitch Synagogue built to represent the three Eastern Europe Synagogues destroyed by the Nazi’s) calls itself the most unorthodox, orthodox synagogue in South Florida? Come see for yourself. Tour historic Temple Emanuel, the oldest conservative congregation on Miami Beach and Temple Beth Shalom, the oldest reform congregation on the beach and learn about their impact on the local community. Learn fascinating facts about the development of the mega hotels, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, and Isaac Bashevis Singer, the Jewish Nobel Prize Laureate who had a “love affair” with Miami Beach. Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Reservation and payments are due by April 14, 2010. Early Bird Special: Order by March 17, 2010. 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33409. P.J. Abbott, 561-712-5244. Jewish Community Centers of The Greater Palm Beaches - [email][events]
Wed 5 May to Sat 5 Jun. Mikveh May 5–June 5 By Hadar Galron Directed by Shirley Serotsky Inside the secretive world of the ritual bath, eight women’s stories unfold in this sensitive depiction of religious observance and evolving feminist consciousness. A knowledgeable examination of traditions and ritual, this hit Israeli play explores the ever evolving position of women in Israeli society. (Note: this play contains nudity.) This show is part of Voices FROM A Changing Middle EAST: VOICE OF THE WOMAN, which will feature readings of plays by female Israeli and Arab authors. 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, 20036. 202-518-9400. Washington DC Jewish Community Center - [events]
Wed 5 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12-3 pm. JFCS’ Holocaust Survivors Program in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia invites you to “Café Europa: A Day of Liberation. This event is free of charge, but space is limited; please RSVP by April 27. Location: The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville, PA Contact: Slava Kulikov, 267-256-2043, skulikovy. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12 pm. The Impact of the Breakup of the Ottoman Empire and Future Middle East Politics Date: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Time: 12:00 PM Nathan J. Brown, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, is a distinguished scholar and author of four books on Arab politics. Brown brings his special expertise on Islamist movements, Palestinian politics, and Arab law and constitutionalism to the Endowment. Brown’s most recent book, Resuming Arab Palestine, presents research on Palestinian society and governance after the establishment of the Palestinian Authority. His current work focuses on Islamist movements and their role in politics in the Arab world. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. free. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. = Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next Class, Wednesday, may 5, 2010 - -at 383 Madison Avenue between 46-47th Streets, 13th floor. J.P. Morgan, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 6-10 pm. When: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: The Sephardic Temple Los Angeles, CA A fundraising dinner to benefit Hillel at UCLA. This year we will celebrate the past 36 years of Hillel at UCLA in part by honoring our Director, Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, and his wife, Doreen Seidler-Feller, who have witnessed the evolution of Hillel and our students since 1973. Further information will be forthcoming. Contact: DeAnne Millais (310) 208-3081 deannel. Sponsors: Hillel at UCLA. Los Angeles, 90048. 213-683-3433. Jewish Federation of Los Angeles - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7-9 pm. JFCS Volunteer Training Session: Celebrating Shabbat in Residential Facilities Wednesday, May 05, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn how to become a volunteer for JFCS at a Volunteer Training Session: Celebrating Shabbat in Residential Facilities – Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7-9pm. Mandell Campus at 7607 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Location: Mandell Campus, 7607 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Contact: Lisa Tischler, 267-256-2082, ltischlery. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7-7:30 pm. Wednesday, May 05, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM $5/$7 Location: YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union, NJ 07083 Contact: Jani Kovacs Jonas, (908) 289-8112, (908) 289-8082. 1391 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains, 07076. Norman Levin, 908 889-5335. Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7-9 pm. Janis Spindel America's preeminent matchmaker leads a fun, candid conversation aimed at solving the dating dilemmas of singles. Discuss the pressures of casual sex and options for getting off the dismal dating treadmill. Find out how to drop Mr. or Ms. Meantime so you can find Mr. or Ms. Right. Date & Time: Wed, May 5, 2010, 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5WS42-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 30. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7-8:30 pm. Mix and socialize over a robust selection of wines. Wine expert Stefani Jackenthal guides you through various offerings and some basic snack-matching. Mingle, relax and enjoy. Date & Time: Wed, May 5, 2010, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LS5GT17-02 Price: $40.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 40. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7:30 pm. Readings and Lectures Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 pm Join famed PBS news anchor Jim Lehrer as he reads from and discusses his twentieth novel, Super. Admission: Free; advance reservations recommended Limit four tickets per person. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7:30 pm. Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 pm Admission: Free; advance reservations recommended Limit four tickets per person Join Jim Lehrer—esteemed anchor of the long-acclaimed PBS program The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and author of nineteen previous novels, two memoirs, and three plays—as he reads from and discusses his latest novel, Super. Set on board the historic train "Super Chief" during a journey from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1956, the book tells of three bizarre deaths that spark a plot full of twists and turns. Among Lehrer's cast of characters are a mysterious stowaway, a dying millionaire, a down-and-out director, Clark Gable, and President Harry Truman. A book signing follows the program. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 7:30 pm. Square Dance: Choreography by George Balanchine (Music: Vivaldi/Corelli) Afternoon of a Faun: Choreography by Jerome Robbins (Music: Debussy) Requiem for a Rose: Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Music: Schubert) In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated: Choreography by William Forsythe (Music: Willems). 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-893-1999. Pennsylvania Ballet - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Science AND Spirits: Celebrating Israeli Innovation Description: GesherCity and the Consulate General of Israel proudly present: Science and Spirirts: Celebrating Israeli Innovation 400 attendees Wine, Beer, and a Speciality Drink Offer. Israeli Innovation Displays Programming throughout the night Live music. 126 High Street, Boston, 02110. Alison Rosen, Outreach & Networking, 617-457-8789. GesherCity Boston - [more][email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-9:30 pm. Learn this quintessentially American social dance to original and contemporary retro-swing music. Couples encouraged. Singles welcome. First Session: Wed, May 5, 2010, 8:00pm-9:30pm Sessions: 3 Instructor: Sandra Cameron Faculty Please Review the Class Requirements / Supply List (PDF) Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Room: Lower Dance Studio Code: AD3DW02-02 Price: $110.00 Couple / $55.00 Per Person. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Wed 5 May, 8-11 pm. Learn how to take Charge of Your Life, --Enhance Your Relationships-- Develop Your Self Esteem-- Learn to Control Your Anger-- Master the Art of Serenity -- II's All in Your Hands -- Next class on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM-- All invited. Hineni Heritage Cener, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. Hineni Heritage Center - [email][events]
Thursday 6 May 2010
Thu 6 May. MAY 6 Benya Krik with live musical accompaniment Jewish Museum London London, UK. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Thu 6 May. 465 Huntington Avenue, Remis Auditorium, Boston, 02115-5597. 617-267-9300. Museum of Fine Arts - [email][events]
Thu 6 May. MAY 6 Lenore Marwill Jewish Film Festival of Metro Detroit Detroit, MI. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Thu 6 May to Sun 16 May. Directed by Joey Landwehr May 6 – 16, 2010 The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. The 2010 JCompany stage adaptation will continue to delight with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alik. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Mike Cohen, Executive Director, 858.457.3030. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thu 6 May to Sun 16 May. This trip, sponsored by Germany Close-Up, will have a particular focus on interreligious affairs. Participants will have the singular opportunity to represent the American Jewish community at Kirchentag, a major gathering of some 100,000 young German Protestants and Catholics, and to spearhead other highly unique interreligious outreach efforts in the academic and church spheres. This trip is designed specifically for people with an interest and with experience in interreligious affairs. 121 Steuart Street, Suite 405, San Francisco, 94105. Kelly Ramot, 415-777-3820 x203. American Jewish Committee - [more][email][events]
Thu 6 May. Israel has gone from a desert wasteland to a modern, industrialized country whose technological and medical advances are among the most impressive in the world. The images we see of Israel in the news, however, are largely those of conflict, violence and controversy. Renowned marketing experts, Professors David Reibstein and Jerry Wind, will review some of Israel’s most notable accomplishments and present their views on how Israel’s image in world media might be improved. 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, 19027. Miri Hacohen, (215)635-7300 148. Free. Gratz College - [more][email][events]
Thu 6 May. 39 Mesa Street, Suite 110, San Francisco, 94129. 415-561-5000. San Francisco Film Society - [email][events]
Thu 6 May. MAY 6 Young Israel of Hollywood Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 12:30-2:30 pm. Thursday, May 06, 2010 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Celebrate a day of liberation with other Holocaust survivors from the Philadelphia area Location: TBD, , , Contact: Debra Boyer, 267-256-2108, 267-256-2119 dboyery. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Lunch & Learn Date: Thursday, May 06, 2010 • Thursday, May 13, 2010 • Thursday, May 27, 2010 • Thursday, June 03, 2010 Time: 12:30 PM 12:30-1:30 pm The Apocrypha—the Jewish books in the Greek Bible which were not included in the Hebrew Bible—features a gallery of remarkable women: Esther, much different than the Esther we know from the Book of Esther; Hannah, mother of the seven martyred sons; Judith, seducer and slayer of Holofernes, enemy of the Jewish people; and Susanna, object of the gaze of the Elders. We will explore the portrayal of each of these women. Taught by Rabbi Ben Mintz. Admission: The cost is $35 for members of The Foundation for Jewish Studies; $45 for non-members. All four sessions cost $120 for members of The Foundation for Jewish Stu. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 5:30-6:30 pm. PajamaRama, a series of bedtime story hours presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Kehillah of Old York Road, will take place on 5 Thursday evenings during April and May beginning on April 22. Remaining dates are: April 29, May 6, May 13, May 27. Location: Barnes and Noble, 835 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Contact: Lynne Balaban, 215-884-3944, lbalabanp. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 6-9 pm. Come sample delicious wines and artisanal cheeses at the beautiful Holywood Vine on 2035 Harrison Street in Hollywood on Thursday, May 6th from 6pm to 9pm. Dress is casual, and suggested donation is $5. We look forward to seeing you. Hollywood Vine, 2035 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Hollwyood, 33020. JCC, 954-434-0499. $5 suggested donatio. David Posnack JCC-Singles Mingle - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7-8:30 pm. Howard Oboler, MA Family/Traditional Values A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Our Town, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town The American people's diverse responses to the Great Depression were expressed in the literature, films, plays and popular music of that era. Study examples from that time to examine themes of survival, escapism, labor empowerment, questioning capitalism and family/traditional values. Subscribe and Save. This event can also be purchased as part of the following subscription(s): American Popular Culture of the Great Depression Era—Series Subscription Date & Time: Thu, May 6, 2010, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5FL15-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7 pm. Thursday, May 6, 2010 7:00 p.m. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. 858-362-1154. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7 pm. Steakhouse Cooking Made Easy: Chef Mike Colameco Chef Mike Colameco presents monthly cooking demonstrations at the Viking/Carl Schaedel and Co. Showroom (formerly the Delia/Viking showroom). Exclusively for the 92nd Street Y, his classes cover the basics and help home cooks become more proficient. Colameco has a weekly show on WOR-AM and a weekly series, Colameco's Food Show, on Channel 13. All classes meet at the Viking/Carl Schaedel and Co. Showroom at 969 Third Avenue (58th Street). Subscribe and Save. This event can also be purchased as part of the following subscription(s): Cooking with Mike Colameco 5 Session Subscription Date & Time: Thu, May 6, 2010, 7:00pm Location: Viking/Carl Schaedel and Co. Showroom at 969 Third Avenue (58th Street) Code: T-L. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 45. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7 pm. Thursday, May 6 at 7pm, SOHO HOUSE, NYC One Night Only: Special Screening of the official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Holly Rollers at SOHO HOUSE, NYC, presented by the Woodstock Film Festival (Courtesy of Film Independent Pictures). Join special guests including Actor/Producer Danny A. Abeckasar and the event's host Stephen Hays of 120dB Films for an exclusive evening with Q&A and reception to follow with complimentary cocktails from Ciroc Vodka, wine and hors d'oeuvres Holly Rollers: Inspired by actual events, Holy Rollers uses the incredible story of Hasidic Jews smuggling Ecstasy in the late ’90s as a backdrop to examine the difference between faith and “blind” faith. Sam Gold, an insulated Hasid on the cusp of manhood, is frustrated. Soho House, 29 9th Ave, New York, NY, 10014. Woodstock Film Festival - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7:30 pm. Description: New Center for Arts and Culture in partnership with Temple Israel presents: NEW Center LIVE.: Listen TO YOUR Mother Just in time for Mother's Day, award-winning radio documentarian and oral storyteller Dave Isay visits Boston to pay tribute to the most influential, fascinating, and indomitable figure in Jewish history--your Mom. Isay is the editor of the new book MOM: A Celebration of Mothers, a collection of oral histories of mothers and motherhood in America. He will talk about the women in the book and the importance of listening to the stories of ordinary people. He will also play recordings of mothers telling their own life stories and will be joined live by several special guests--some of Boston's best-known and dynamic Jewish mothers. 126 High Street, Boston, 02110. Alison Rosen, Outreach & Networking, 617-457-8789. GesherCity Boston - [more][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7:30 pm. White and the Parthenia ensemble in a discussion of new works for viols from the past 500 years, moderated by Harold Rosenbaum, conductor of the New York Virtuoso Singers, followed by a half-hour performance, reception and informal Q&A. Admission: $25 ($10 student/senior at the door), tickets available online or by phone at 212-866-0468. Tickets are free for YUM and CJH members, RSVP via E-mail or programs or 212-294-8330 x. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 7:30 pm. Square Dance: Choreography by George Balanchine (Music: Vivaldi/Corelli) Afternoon of a Faun: Choreography by Jerome Robbins (Music: Debussy) Requiem for a Rose: Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Music: Schubert) In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated: Choreography by William Forsythe (Music: Willems). 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-893-1999. Pennsylvania Ballet - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8 pm. Now in its 11th year, the Captains of Industry series, hosted by BusinessWeek consists of interviews with leaders in the world of business. This year, in particular, focuses on how to navigate uncertainty and restore the strength of American business. Jeffrey R. Immelt, the CEO of General Electric since 2001, has been named one of the "World's Best CEO's" by Barron's three times. You can also purchase tickets to a pre-event discussion on Jeffrey Immelt with World Policy Journal editor David A. Andelman here. Date & Time: Thu, May 6, 2010, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5IN22-01 Price: $27.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 27. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8 pm. Noa is Israel's leading international concert and recording artist. Having performed on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Carnegie Hall, Olympia in Paris, and Rome’s Colosseum, Noa has performed her songs in over 10 different languages. Her strongest influences come from the singer-songwriters of the 60s, like Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Combined with Noa's Yemenite roots and Gil Dor's (her long-time partner and collaborator) strong background in jazz, classical, and rock, their music is unlike anything you’ve heard before. Come see this legendary performer, along with the talented Mira Awad. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [more][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 6 May, 8:30-11:30 pm. Parshas B`Har-B`Chukosai - Prophesy Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes - Join us at the Hineni Heritage Center - Special Refreshments following class. Hineni Heritage Center, 232 West End Avenue, New York, 10023. Barbara Janov, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [more][website][email][events]
Friday 7 May 2010
Fri 7 May. Newark, NJ May 7 - 9, 2010 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) - (888)466-5722. 405 W. 55th Street (at 9th Avenue), The Joan Weill Center for Dance, New York, 10019. 212-405-9000. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - [email][events]
Fri 7 May. Learn the basic steps and techniques of dancing with a partner in this introductory class. Couples only. First Session: Fri, May 7, 2010, 8:00pm-9:30pm Sessions: 3 Instructor: Roberto Garcia, Sandra Cameron Faculty Please Review the Class Requirements / Supply List (PDF) Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Room: Buttenwieser Lounge Code: AD3DW01-05 Price: $110.00 per couple. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 110 per couple. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 7 May. MAY 7 Portland State University Portland, OR. Brandeis University, Lown 2, MS053, Waltham, 02454. Sharon P. Rivo, Executive Director, 781-899-7044. National Center for Jewish Film - [email][events]
Fri 7 May. 465 Huntington Avenue, Remis Auditorium, Boston, 02115-5597. 617-267-9300. Museum of Fine Arts - [email][events]
Fri 7 May. 400 9th Ave N, Seattle, 98109. 206.464.5830. Seattle International Film Festival - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 10 am. Friday, May 7, 2010 10:00 a.m. –School Show. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. 858-362-1154. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 10:15 am. Shababa Bakery: Squish, roll and braid your very own challah and take it home to bake. While braiding and singing with Karina feel that Shabbat spirit. Children of all ages are welcome. $10 child/ Adults FREE Date & Time: Fri, May 7, 2010, 10:15am Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-BL6SB02-31 Price: $10.00 Child. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 10. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Fri 7 May to Sat 22 May, 4:45-10:30 pm. An annual jewel in the country's calendar, this years NNF has some of the best music, dance, arts and contemporary theatre to suit all ages and tastes. From the beautiful duo CocoRosie to the sublime music of Jordi Savall, you won't want to miss it. 14 Tombland, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 1HF. frederick. £0-£40. Norfolk & Norwich Festival - [website][email][events]
Fri 7 May, 5-9 pm. “The Artist, The Teacher” Art Exhibition opens Friday, May 7th At 9:00 pm experience “A taste of Shabbos”, with chicken, kugel, challah, songs, stories, and much more. Everyone is invited. Location: Old City Jewish Art Center (OCJAC), 119 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Contact: sherry kendis, 215-923-1222, submissions. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 6:45 pm. Date: Friday, May 07, 2010 • Friday, May 21, 2010 Time: 6:45 PM MesorahDC helps people in their 20s and 30s experience a beautiful and tasty Shabbat. To usher in the Shabbat, we begin with a traditional, easy-to-follow service, based around the stirring melodies of the late Jewish composer, Shlomo Carlebach. Explanations and a running commentary accompany the service, so that even people less familiar with it feel more connected. The service is followed by a full-scale, gourmet Shabbat meal. Please note that this service has separate seating. Admission: The cost for the full dinner (8:00 pm) is $15 per person. If you bring a friend, it's half price for each person. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Rabbi Teitelbaum at 301.807.2434 or rab. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 6:45 pm. Date: Friday, May 07, 2010 • Friday, June 04, 2010 Time: 6:45 PM The 6th Street Minyan is a laid-back, lay-led minyan that meets once a month at Sixth & I. It's an intimate, egalitarian, chavurah-style service. Hang out after services for a small oneg featuring tasty snacks, challah, and wine. Feel free to email Allison with any questions. For those in their 20s and 30s Admission: FREE. Please RSVP. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 7:30 pm. Square Dance: Choreography by George Balanchine (Music: Vivaldi/Corelli) Afternoon of a Faun: Choreography by Jerome Robbins (Music: Debussy) Requiem for a Rose: Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Music: Schubert) In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated: Choreography by William Forsythe (Music: Willems). 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-893-1999. Pennsylvania Ballet - [email][events]
Fri 7 May, 7:30-9:30 pm. "WHY BE Jewish?" "WHY BE Religious AT ALL? Rabbi Peter Schweitzer was invited to speak on these questions recently to graduate students at Princeton University in a program sponsored by Hillel. What are your thoughts on these questions? What do you even think of the questions? Come be part of the discussion that Rabbi Schweitzer will moderate. The original program for this date was changed because the speaker we had invited will be unable to attend. Location Community Church of New York, 40 E. 35th St., between Park and Madison Ave. Schedule 7:30pm Shabbat Service followed by Program and Pot-Luck Dessert COST No cost for attending the service or program. Guests are always welcome. POT-LUCK Dessert Members and guests are encouraged to bring enough dessert. 40 E. 35th St., between Park and Madison, New York, NY 10001-2815, New York, 10001. Amy Stein, 212-213-1002. none. The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism - [website][email][events]
Fri 7 May, 8 pm. Friday, May 7, 8:00 pm Don't miss a mesmerizing performance by this impressive ensemble of talents inspired by the poetry of the great mystic Rumi. Admission: $40 General; $35 Members; $30 Full-Time Students. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Saturday 8 May 2010
Sat 8 May. Newark, NJ May 7 - 9, 2010 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) - (888)466-5722. 405 W. 55th Street (at 9th Avenue), The Joan Weill Center for Dance, New York, 10019. 212-405-9000. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - [email][events]
Sat 8 May. 465 Huntington Avenue, Remis Auditorium, Boston, 02115-5597. 617-267-9300. Museum of Fine Arts - [email][events]
Sat 8 May. May 8 - May 9 San Diego, CA Birch North Park Theatre. 552 Broadway, New York, 10012. 212-431-5562. Paul Taylor Dance Company - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 9:30 am. Date: Saturday, May 08, 2010 • Saturday, May 22, 2010 Time: 9:30 AM Join MesorahDC for a Saturday morning Shabbat service. Admission: This service is FREE. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 10 am-1 pm. A minyan for Israelis will meet at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie, organized in conjunction with Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki and the Chabad Israeli Center, on May 8, 2010. The Prayer service for Israelis and Ivrit speakers is complete with Hebrew announcements, Israeli songs and atmosphere. Services to be followed by Shabbat lunch (kiddush). There is a special Hebrew program for kids. It includes Tefilot, Shabbat party, songs, stories, games and prizes. Bring your kids for a great time. Saturday morning, May 8, 2010, 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 773-338-0985 or contact us via the website at www. 4059 Dempster St, Skokie, 60076. Yochanan Posner, 847-677-1770. free. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie - [website][email][events]
Sat 8 May, 2 pm. Second performance at 8PM. Square Dance: Choreography by George Balanchine (Music: Vivaldi/Corelli) Afternoon of a Faun: Choreography by Jerome Robbins (Music: Debussy) Requiem for a Rose: Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Music: Schubert) In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated: Choreography by William Forsythe (Music: Willems). 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-893-1999. Pennsylvania Ballet - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 8 pm. Saturday, May 8, 2010 8:00 p.m. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. 858-362-1154. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 8 pm. Mark Cantor is a walking encyclopedia of jazz stories from house-hold legends to the obscure sideman. Narrating clips from his extensive private collection of historical films, he gives you all the colorful, personal details of jazz-era artists and a revealing portrait of American life. Benny Goodman and the Kings of Swing Relive the big band era through Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet and Gene Krupa among others. You’ll want to put on your dancin’ shoes and join us for an evening of big band swing at its best. Our community partner is the Jazz Heritage Center Members $20 | Public $24 | Student $12 8:00 pm Saturday May 08. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 8 pm. Lyrics & Lyricists™—Poisoning Pigeons in the Park: The Art of the Satiric Comedy Song Rob Fisher, artistic director Sheldon Harnick, host David Garrison, script & stage director Additional artists to be announced Rob Fisher heads up a witty, wicked salute to Tom Lehrer and the lineage of lyricists—from W.S. Gilbert and E.Y. "Yip" Harburg to Sheldon Harnick and Stephen Sondheim—who savor and serve up the follies of our imperfect world. Harnick will host. Date & Time: Sat, May 8, 2010, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5LL14-01 Price: $62.00 Premium Orchestra / $52.00 Orchestra / $25.00 Age 35 and Younger. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 62. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Come join the fun and dance in a lovely, classy environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [website][email][events]
Sat 8 May, 8:45 pm. Dance through the night and usher in the delights of spring in celebration of Israel’s independence. Sat, May 8, 2010, 8:45pm, $15 at door Date & Time: Sat, May 8, 2010, 8:45pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: NN0AD12-01 Price: $15.00 at door. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 15. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 8 May, 10:15-10:45 pm. A beautifully crafted fireworks display, french company Ephemere are world-premiering this stunning free performance to kick-start this years NNF. Choreographed to Stravinsky's The Firebird, this is a must see spectacular event for everybody. 14 Tombland, Norwich, Norwich, NR3 1HF. frederick. Free, so come on in. Norfolk & Norwich Festival - [website][email][events]
Sunday 9 May 2010
Sun 9 May. Newark, NJ May 7 - 9, 2010 New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) - (888)466-5722. 405 W. 55th Street (at 9th Avenue), The Joan Weill Center for Dance, New York, 10019. 212-405-9000. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - [email][events]
Sun 9 May. 465 Huntington Avenue, Remis Auditorium, Boston, 02115-5597. 617-267-9300. Museum of Fine Arts - [email][events]
Sun 9 May. Gordon Linzer Take a brief tour of City Hall Park; then walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy skyline views and fascinating history. Explore Dumbo, where you may enjoy lunch. Bring water; wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the south end of City Hall Park at the fountain. Walks take place rain or shine. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Space is limited; advance registration suggested. Date & Time: Sun, May 9, 2010, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet at the south end of City Hall Park at the fountain. Code: T-LP5CW14-03 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 9 May to Mon 17 May. Americans for a Safe Israel/AFSI has been leading Chizuk (support) missions to Israel for over fifteen years. Our concentration has always been on the threatened communities of Israel. Our upcoming trip, May 9-17, will follow the same mandate, although the itinerary is always different. 1751 2nd Avenue, New York, 10128. Barry Freedman, 212-828-2424. Americans For a Safe Israel - [more][email][events]
Sun 9 May. May 8 - May 9 San Diego, CA Birch North Park Theatre. 552 Broadway, New York, 10012. 212-431-5562. Paul Taylor Dance Company - [email][events]
Sun 9 May. Lyrics & Lyricists™—Poisoning Pigeons in the Park: The Art of the Satiric Comedy Song Rob Fisher, artistic director Sheldon Harnick, host David Garrison, script & stage director Additional artists to be announced Rob Fisher heads up a witty, wicked salute to Tom Lehrer and the lineage of lyricists—from W.S. Gilbert and E.Y. "Yip" Harburg to Sheldon Harnick and Stephen Sondheim—who savor and serve up the follies of our imperfect world. Harnick will host. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 9 May, 10:30 am-12:15 pm. Christies, 20 Rockefeller Plaza 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues Joins us for a private preview of the Post-war Contemporary Art auction guided by Christies expert Sara Friedlander and afterward, a catered brunch. Tour: 10:30 - 11:15 am Brunch: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm For Patron Members and above. Please RSVP by email SHumphreville or call 212.423.3214. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 11 am-3 pm. Admission: $27.95 per adult, $13.95 per child, plus tax and gratuity Reservations required Treat Mom to Zeidler's sumptuous Mother's Day Brunch, presented expressly for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, nieces, and all beloved friends and family. $27.95 per adult, $13.95 per child, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required: (310) 440-4575. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 1 pm. Sunday, May 9, 2010 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, 92037. 858-362-1154. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 1 pm. Jewish Environmental Festival Date: Sunday, May 09, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM In celebration of Mother’s Day on May 9th, join the Teva Learning Center and Sixth & I from 1:00 - 4:00 pm for a community-wide, family-friendly celebration of Jewish environmental values. People of all ages can engage with the Jewish principle of being shomrei adamah, caretakers of Mother Earth. Hands-on workshops led by Teva and local expert educators will give participants a toolbox of innovative ideas to green their Jewish home and community year-round. Workshops will be organized around four themes: Energy, Food & Health, Local Ecology, and Advocacy. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet local environmental organizations and key initiatives that are helping the DC-MD- 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 2 pm. Square Dance: Choreography by George Balanchine (Music: Vivaldi/Corelli) Afternoon of a Faun: Choreography by Jerome Robbins (Music: Debussy) Requiem for a Rose: Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Music: Schubert) In The Middle, Somewhat Elevated: Choreography by William Forsythe (Music: Willems). 260 South Broad Street, Suite 901, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-893-1999. Pennsylvania Ballet - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 2-5 pm. Come celebrate Israel's independence day with our community. For more information: israeli. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 3-5 pm. Sunday, May 9th , 3-5pm Join us for a behind-the-scenes tasting and look at some of Philadelphia's best artisinal food producers. From how cheese is made to the difference between white and dark chocolate, this exclusive tour will have you eating your way through Philly delicacies (food is vegetarian.) This program sold out last year. Space limited. -$30. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 30. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 5 pm. May 9, 2010 at 5:00pm More Than a Book Launch.e Pioneers: The Story of Yiddish Secular Education in North America, 1910-1960. With author Fradle Freidenreich. Admission: $10 general, $7 YIVO members, seniors. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Sun 9 May, 8-10 pm. Bookings: http://www. Tel: 0700 3401347 Refreshments, since 2003 we are known to be the best Jewish Speed Dating events organiser in the UK, US and Israel. This evening isnt just about meeting your dream partner, its also about making friends and meeting. The Alice House, 283-285 West End Lane, London, W. Hampstead,, London, NW6 1RD. Michal, 00 44 (0)7903 815581. £25. The Speed Dating - [website][email][events]
Monday 10 May 2010
Mon 10 May. 465 Huntington Avenue, Remis Auditorium, Boston, 02115-5597. 617-267-9300. Museum of Fine Arts - [email][events]
Mon 10 May. 7:00 - 7:45 pm Basics and Beyond or Crash Course in Hebrew Reading 7:45 - 8:05 pm Light dinner/coffee/shmooze time 8:10 - 9:10 pm Life is a trip - BE Prepared. Negotiating trials and tribulations of relationships, work and society today. 8:15 - 9:15 pm Alternate class: Your Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program. A wonderful and free primer course of eight classes to study or refresh your memory on many of the basics. For more information, please click here. Admission: This event is FREE. RSVP is not required. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Mon 10 May. Introduced by Timothy Donnelly, Nick Flynn, Susan Howe and Claudia Rankine Formerly called the "Discovery"/The Nation poetry contest, the Joan Leiman Jacobson Poetry Prizes are, for the third year, presented by Boston Review. Over the decades, this contest has discovered such poets as Marilyn Hacker, Michael Collier, Mary Jo Salter and Greg Orr. The four winners of the 2010 contest are Chelsea Jennings, of Seattle, WA; Brandon Kreitler, of Brooklyn, NY; Tanya Olson, of Durham, NC; and Camille Rankine, of New York, NY. The contest was judged by Nick Flynn, Susan Howe and Claudia Rankine. Timothy Donnelly, poetry editor at Boston Review and Tracy K. Smith served as co-screeners. Date & Time: Mon, May 10, 2010, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Stree. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 19. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]