2011
May 2011
Sunday 1 May 2011
Sun 1 May. YOM Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance DAY Sunday, May 1 Day-Long Observance Come to the Museum to remember those who were lost and learn from those who survived. Museum admission is free for everyone with suggested donation. 2 P.M. Annual Gathering of Remembrance Congregation Emanu-El | Fifth Ave & 65th St Join community leaders for New York City’s oldest and largest Holocaust commemoration. Tickets ARE Required. To reserve tickets, please call 646.437.4227 646.437.4227 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., Mon - Fri or e-mail agr Tickets must be reserved by April 22. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Sun 1 May. Iranium powerfully reports on the threat America and the world now face using rare footage of Iranian leaders and leading politicians, Iranian dissidents, and experts on the Middle East, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation. Sunday, May 1 Community-WIDE EVENT 7:15pm Doors Open/Registration 7:30pm Screening 8:30pm Saghar Kasraie & Amir Fakhravar: Iranian Student Leaders Speak Tzipora Harris: Lessons from Berlin to Tehran 9pm Q & A FREE W/ RSVP TILL 1PM, SUN. 5/1 Door Price: $10. 313 W. 83 St, New York, 10024. (212)579-1388. Aish Center - [more][events]
Sun 1 May to Thu 12 May. Ireland, blessed with a magnificent landscape, is a country rich in spirit and history. It encompasses legends, Celtic myth and music and layer upon layer of different cultures. While Jewish settlers in Ireland are known to date back to the 12th century, it was not until 1660 that the first Synagogue was founded – a small prayer room opposite Dublin Castle. Bolstered by significant immigration from Eastern Europe at the end of the 19th century, Jews have played important roles in Irish society – from Lord Mayors in Belfast, Dublin and Cork, to members of Parliament, the diplomatic service, and the world of commerce and trade. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May. January 9 - July 24, 2011 Israeli artist Ruth Schreiber's sculpture installation is her attempt to come to know her grandparents through copies of the letters they sent to their children who left Germany for England following Kristallnacht in November 1938. The paper masks made from the letters and stretched over mold's of Schreiber's children's faces, are complimented by a historical exhibition on the experience of her family as told in their own words. Schreiber's work will resonate with anyone who seeks to know something of always-to-be unmet people in the past. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 1 May. Miriam and Israel Wertentheil Collection, Yeshiva University Museum January 9 - July 24, 2011 The works in this collection relate to the life of children and childhood in Jewish culture, ranging from objects of play to religious observance, of festive celebration to mystical protection. Selected and donated by the Wertentheil children to honor their parents' values and their emphasis on family life and Torah, this collection reflects the continuity and transmission of traditional Jewish ideals through objects of youthful character and spirit. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 1 May. May 2011 Time is all you have - and so much of what it is wasted. To a hectic age of persistent pressures to work, travel, and communicate at ever faster speeds comes a magical oasis in time, a day of rest, 24 hours unplugged from technology. Tap into Shabbat's restorative values as you explore the rhythms of work and rest, of being and becoming. Find out how you can become a better spouse, and nurture loving relationships. Learn to appreciate the process, not just the goal, and discover a healthy balance of pleasure in your life. A journey through ritual, meaning, and personal application, this course is a must for anyone seeking relief from anxiety and ambitious to overcome the pressures of a fast paced world and live life to the fullest. 10215 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 480.998-1410. Jewish Learning Institute - [events]
Sun 1 May. For over two millennia the ketubbah (marriage contract) has been an integral part of Jewish marriages. Ever since the second century, rabbinic authorities have attributed extreme importance to this marriage document which typically records the bridegroom’s obligations toward his bride in the event of divorce or death. Thirty ketubbot from the world-renowned collection of The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary, dating from the twelfth through the twenty-first centuries and reflecting the geographical diversity of Jewish settlement, are featured in this exhibition. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May to Sun 24 Jul. There is a Mirror in My Heart: Reflections on a Righteous Grandfather January 30 - July 24, 2011 Artist Sebastian Mendes offers a personal artistic response to the actions taken by his grandfather Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who, as Portuguese Consul General in Bordeaux, France in June 1940, engineered one of the greatest rescue acts of the Holocaust, saving an estimated 30,000 refugees. Through drawings, sculptures, and an in-gallery performance that metaphorically reenacts his grandfather’s deeds, this exhibition gives visual form to this act of courage and heroism through art. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 1 May. Sunday, May 1st – Visit the U.S. Holocaust Museum for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We’ll meet at the Smithsonian Metro stop, outside, at the top of the escalator on Independence Avenue at 10:00AM. If you prefer, you can meet us outside the U.S. Holocaust Museum. Contact: Susan at traderaacn. The Mosaic nonmember fee will be waived for this event. P.O. 2241, Kensington, 20891-2241. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland (DC, MD, VA) - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2:45 am. Join survivors, their families and friends on Sunday, May 1st, as they gather at the largest Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration that annually honors the six-million innocent men, women and children who perished during the Holocaust. Pan Pacific Park, 100 South The Grove Drive. Los Angeles, CA 90036. (310) 821-9919 or (310) 280-5010. FREE. Communitywide Holocaust Remembrance Day - [events]
Sun 1 May, 10 am. For the 13th consecutive year, the Upper West Side community gathers to read the names of Jews among the six million murdered during the Second World War. The reading will begin on Sunday, May 1, at 10 pm at The Carlebach Shul, 305 West 79th Street (between West End and Riverside), 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 10:30 am. Sun May 01 10:30AM 2011 RSVP on Meetup. Rockefeller Hike or Bear Mountain. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 11 am-1 pm. Columbus Circle an entertainment hub? An indoor ice skating rink in the 1890s? The oldest Jewish congregation in Manhattan? Learn the deep history and robust stories behind these places and much more in this unique exploration of Central Park West from 59th to 81st Streets. Meet in front of the Maine Monument at the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (1,A,C, D trains to Columbus Circle). Date & Time: Sun, May 1, 2011, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet in front of the Maine Monument at the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (1,A,C, D trains to Columbus Circle). Code: T-LP5CW30-02 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 11 am-1 pm. Columbus Circle an entertainment hub? An indoor ice skating rink in the 1890s? The oldest Jewish congregation in Manhattan? Learn the deep history and robust stories behind these places and much more in this unique exploration of Central Park West from 59th to 81st Streets. Meet in front of the Maine Monument at the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (1,A,C, D trains to Columbus Circle). Date & Time: Sun, May 1, 2011, 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Meet in front of the Maine Monument at the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (1,A,C, D trains to Columbus Circle). Code: T-LP5CW30-02 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 12-4 pm. Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm Join us as we commemorate the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust and honor the legacy of those who suffered, those who fought and those who died. Holocaust Survivor Testimonies Hear Holocaust survivors share their stories of perseverance and survival during the Holocaust. These survivors are the Museum’s ambassadors of memory, hope and tolerance. Their dedication and courage are an inspiration to all and a testament to the vibrancy and tenacity of Jewish Life. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 1:30-5:30 pm. What is Humanistic Judaism? and How is it taught at our Sunday School and practiced at The City Congregation: An information session. Meet Rabbi Peter Schweitzer. 1:30 PM, Sunday 5-1-2011 at SAJ (Society for the Advancement of Judaism) West 86th St and CPW. Childcare available. Children are invited to stay for music during Kehillah Circle (3:00-3:30pm) and then visit KidSchool classes (3:30-5:15pm). SAJ (Society for the Advancement of Juda, West 86 Street, New York, 10001. The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2-5 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Introduction for beginners to Argentine Tango. Beginners invited and welcome. Non-beginners invited and welcome to help future dance partners. Continue with technical exercises for everyone. Continue with the milonga class for all. Practice and dance as you wish. No frills, all thrills tango fun. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2 pm. Bearing Witness Series with Eva Baron, survivor from Hungary, followed by guided tours of The Breman's Holocaust gallery. 1440 Spring St. NW, (at 18th & Spring), Atlanta, 30309. Haven Hawley, 678-222-3700. The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2 pm. Repertory: Bella Figura Music: Lukas Foss, G.B. Pergolesi, Allesandro Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi and Giuseppe Torelli Choreography: Jiøí Kylián The Second Detail Music: Thom Willems Choreography: William Forsythe Pärt I, II and III Music: Arvo Pärt Choreography: Helen Pickett. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2 pm. Boris Eifman gives a new look to Don Quixote, one of Russian ballet's favorite tales. $105 for members, $120 for the general public. 250 E. Baker St., Suite C, Costa Mesa, 92626. Marlisse Marcus, 714-755-0340 ext. 135. Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2 pm. Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 2:00pm our distinguished scholars reflect on their formative years in one of North America’s most vibrant Jewish communities. Panelists Lois Dubin (Smith College), Jack Kugelmass (University of Florida), Allan Nadler (Drew University) and Ruth Wisse (Harvard University) discuss their distinct and shared educational, religious, communal and cultural experiences of Montreal. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 2:30 pm. The Heavens Are Empty: Discovering the Lost Town of Trochenbrod an afternoon with author Avrom Bendavid-Val Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 2:30pm In the 19th century most of Europe’s five Million Jews lived in Shtetls in the shadow of town’s with oppressive anti-Jewish laws, but not Trochenbrod. Trochenbrod was the only fully realized Jewish town in history. In 130 years it would grow from a row of houses to a bustling marketplace. But in 1943, Trochenbrod vanished. Her residents slaughtered, the town razed to the ground. The Nazis, however, could not destroy its spirit. Trochenbrod lives on in stories and legends and this little bit of heaven deep in the forest comes alive in The Heavens Are Empty. A book signing will follow the program. MOT and JGSLA Members fr. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 3 pm. From Hate to Hope is a remarkable true story of the reconciliation of a perpetrator and victim of a hate crime. Featuring Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal, this presentation examines the roots of prejudice and discrimination and the ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Using a Question and Answer session, Matthew and Tim engage the audience in a discussion of redemption and the power of forgiveness. Admission to presentation is included with your paid Museum admission. Advance ticket purchase recommended: (310) 772-2505 (310) 772-2505 . 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [email][events]
Sun 1 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. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 4 pm. Day of Remembrance ~ “In memory of those who perished during the Nazi reign of terror.” Sunday, May 1, 2011, at 4:00 PM Jewish Community Center Gymnasium 851 N. Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL 327511 Keynote Speaker Jane Yolen This year’s keynote speaker, Jane Yolen, will remind us of how precious the memories of Survivors can be. As author of two remarkable Holocaust-related stories, The Devil’s Arithmetic and Briar Rose, Ms Yolen has helped millions of young readers understand the importance of remembrance. 851 N Maitland Ave, Maitland, 32751. 407-628-0555. The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 5-6:30 pm. (2001) German with English substitles Die Praesidenten chronicles the reunification of two Holocaust camp survivors a half a century after being separated while living as young boys in the Riga Ghetto. Today, Steven Springfield is a retired businessman living in New York while Alexander Bergman, who after the war went on to a successful career as an attorney back in his native Riga, are both presidents of their local holocaust associations. Bergman, now in his 80's and still living in Riga, is the President of the Latvian Holocaust Survivor's Association. Post film Q&A with Generation R member and Upper West side mom, Donna Bergman Rashkovich, the granddaughter of Alexander Bergman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. 5. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 5 pm. Sunday, May 1, 2011 5:00pm Sandy Rubenstein 6:30pm Performance by HaZamir Teen Choir Sandy Rubenstein is a teacher at the Horace Mann School in New York and a Master Teacher with a USC Shoah Foundation - and the child of Holocaust survivors. Her father, Joseph Horn, 12 years old when the war began, passed away in 1999, three years after the publication of his memoir, Mark It With A Stone, the fulfillment of a life-long dream. Now, Mrs. Rubenstein relates her father's story, sharing excerpts from his book and interspersing video clips of her father speaking directly about his experiences from the Shoah Foundation's collection. 226 East 42nd Street, New York, 10017. Karen shulman, 212-697-1180. Museum of Tolerance- New York - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 7-9:30 pm. Beginning Lindy Hop Swing Dance lesson from 7 to 8:30 followed by Hustle for all levels from 8:30 to 9:30. No partner and no experience needed. Lindy is the mother of all swing dances, the simplest, most varied and most versatile. When you know Lindy, you can expand your repetoire and dance to any swing music on any size floor, no matter how crowded. Hustle is from the Disco of the 1970s, with a heart pounding (not loud, but steady) beat that keeps you in constant motion. Guaranteed to get your endorphins flowing, keep you smiling and build up your stamina. Possibly the most exhilirating of social dances. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 7-9 pm. In the Shadow of the Acropolis & It was Nothing . was Everything (Saviors on the Screen) Nearly 90% of Greek Jews—almost 65,000 individuals—perished during the Shoah. Of the approximately 10,000 who did survive, most were helped by neighbors who risked their own lives to save them. This year we will screen two documentaries about the Greek Jewish experience: In the Shadow of the Acropolis (by Laura Zelle and Maxine Davis in Association withTolerance Minnesota) features members of the Ackos family—Romaniote Jews whose presence in Greece dates back 2,000 years—relating their extraordinary story of survival. It was Nothing . was Everything by filmmaker Sy Rotter and the Foundation for Moral Courage recounts acts of moral courage through archival footage and. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. 10. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 7 pm. Jewish aerobics - good for the body and the spirit. Join us for Israeli Folk Dancing every Sunday, 7:00-8:15 pm at 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover (Osgood Landing, South Entrance). Open to all ages and levels, beginners welcome, no partner needed. $2 per person. For more information, contact Anne Schwartz, aschwartzm. Anne Schwartz. Israeli Folk Dancing in the Merrimack Valley - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 7 pm. Lyrics & Lyricists™—The Crowd's at El Morocco: The Heyday of the New York Nightclubs Deborah Grace Winer, artistic director, writer & host John Oddo, music director & piano Mark Waldrop, stage director Debby Boone, vocals La Tanya Hall, vocals James Naughton, vocals Billy Stritch, vocals Karen Ziemba, vocals The Stork, Copacabana, Latin Quarter, Persian Room–meccas where songwriters, singers and starry society mingled and fueled American popular music. Deborah Grace Winer conjures the brassy spots and smoky boîtes that were the musical playpens for artists from the Gershwins and Ethel Merman to Sammy Cahn and the Rat Pack. Date & Time: Sun, May 1, 2011, 2:00pm and 7pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seatin. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 62. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 1 May, 7:30 pm. Join us as one of the great academic lecturers of our time discusses the origins of democratic societies and the essence of politics. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He was a researcher at the RAND Corporation and served as the deputy director in the State Department's policy planning staff. He is the author of The End of History and the Last Man, Trust, America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy and most recently, The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Sun 1 May, 8-10 pm. 7 min date with up to 12 of the opposite sex, at the most stylish venues, since 2003 we are known to be the best Jewish Speed Dating events organizer in the UK and Israel. This evening isn't just about meeting your dream partner, its also about making friends and meeting new people. 24 weddings so far. Bar Luna, 511 Amsterdam Ave. bet. 84th & 85th Sts., new York, 10024. Michal, 001 646 8450799 #1. $35.00. The Speed Dating - [website][email][events]
Monday 2 May 2011
Mon 2 May. MAY 2, 2011 Westchester University ROXEY Ballet Premiers AN Original NEW WORK Featuirng MUSIC Original MUSIC BY Robert Maggio'S WITH Original Choregraphy BY MARK ROXEY. 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 08530. 609.397.7616. Roxey Ballet - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 9:30-11:30 am. On Monday, May 2 come to the JCC Early Learning Center, Acton at Congregation Temple Beth Elohim (133 Prospect Street) in Acton from 9:30-11:30am to learn about the history of natural playgrounds and how to plan, create and build your own playground. Hear how educators can use the space as an outdoor classroom. One accreditation hour provided for educators. Parents welcome. Open to the entire community. No charge, $18 donation suggested (benefits JCC Acton ELC natural playground expansion). To register for workshop or learn more about full year program, call 978-266-9988 or email acton-elc. Congregation Temple Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, 01720. JCC Early Learning Center, 978-266-9988. No charge. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [more][email][events]
Mon 2 May, 10 am. Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00am Hakarat Hatov - Recogizing the GoodThe Simon Wiesenthal Center Yom Hashoah program at the Museum of Tolerance recognizes the honor and courage of people from three monotheistic religions whose righteous deeds during and after the Holocaust reflect their faith in humanity. •Jewish Holocaust survivors •Albanian Muslims who saved Jews •Pope John Paul II Commemorative Address by Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center The Museum of Tolerance features the photographic exhibits, Witness to Truth - Portraits of Holocaust Survivors, By Marissa Roth, and BESA - Albanian Muslims Who Saved Jews During WWII, By Norman Gershman, and a new permanent exhibit and lobby exhibition in tribute to Pope John Paul II. N. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 2 pm. Second performance a 8pm. Lyrics & Lyricists™—The Crowd's at El Morocco: The Heyday of the New York Nightclubs Deborah Grace Winer, artistic director, writer & host John Oddo, music director & piano Mark Waldrop, stage director Debby Boone, vocals La Tanya Hall, vocals James Naughton, vocals Billy Stritch, vocals Karen Ziemba, vocals The Stork, Copacabana, Latin Quarter, Persian Room–meccas where songwriters, singers and starry society mingled and fueled American popular music. Deborah Grace Winer conjures the brassy spots and smoky boîtes that were the musical playpens for artists from the Gershwins and Ethel Merman to Sammy Cahn and the Rat Pack. Price: $62.00 Premium Balcony / $52.00 Orchestra / $25.00 Age 35 and Under. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 3 pm. In commemoration of Yom Hashoah, screening of Moriah film,The Long Way Home Monday, May 2, 2011 at 3:00pm Winner of the 1997 Academy Award for best feature documentary Narrated by Morgan Freeman and featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer, and Nina Siemasko, the film combines rare archival films and stills with new interviews, and interweaves historical narrative with stories, anecdotes, and recollections of Jewish refugees. 226 East 42nd Street, New York, 10017. Karen shulman, 212-697-1180. Museum of Tolerance- New York - [more][email][events]
Mon 2 May, 7 pm. Photographs by Norman Gershman In Association with the Albanian community of Southern California and the Muslim Youth Symposium of America Monday, May 2, 2011 at 7:00pm Through subtle portraiture and personal stories by rescuers renowned photographer Norman Gershman communicates the honor, faith and altruism of Albanian Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust. An exhibition of Righteous Albanian Muslims who saved Jews in WWII was first honored at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and then the United Nations. This expanded exhibition was produced by Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion Museum, New York. The exhibition runs through August 19, 2011 No charge. RSVP required. Call 310.772.2498 310.772.2498 . 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 7-8:30 pm. Judith Gruber, LCSW, CCET Explore risk-taking. Learn how to live a fuller, more authentic life and achieve your goals by identifying your underlying intentions, beliefs and actions. Date & Time: Mon, May 2, 2011, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP5PF10-01 Price: $25.00 This event does not have reserved seating. If you require special seating considerations or if you'd like to purchase more tickets than available above, please call a Y-Charge operator at 212.415.5500 212.415.5500 during our Hours of Operation. Brief Biography Judith Gruber is a holistic therapist and empowerment coach. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 7 pm. Geoff Dyer’s wildly funny novels and works of nonfiction have earned the devotion of passionate fans on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of nine books, including Yoga for People Who Can’t Be Bothered to Do It and his most recent, Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi. The writer of witty, incisive criticism on an astonishing array of subjects, Geoff Dyer is a rare treat. “Dyer is very funny, in both senses—sort of like a postmodern Kingsley Amis. His writing is acute and bad-tempered in the great British tradition, and his prose is the equal of anyone in the country.” —Zadie Smith Post-show cocktails and free concert with Jascha vs. Jascha Standard: $17 Members | $20 Public | $10 Students Premium: $22 Members | $25 Public Monday, May 2 Start: 7:00. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 7-8 pm. Directed by Frank Stiefel (40 min, US, 2010) The remarkable story of Ingelore Herz Honigstein, who was born deaf in 1924 to Jewish parents in Germany. At the age of 13 her childhood was interrupted by the rise of the Third Reich. Mixed with re-enacted drama and archival footage, Honigstein retells her tale in spoken English and ASL. This program is put on in collaboration with HBO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon, May 2 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Free All Effigl00S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. free. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 7:30-9 pm. Monday, May 02, 2011 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM This is a beginner's Israeli dance class, focusing on basic steps. Participants will learn circle, line, and partner dances, along with translations of titles and a brief history of Israeli dance. Cost: $24/Newtown residents, $53/non-residents. Must register online at Newtown Township site for entire 6-week course. Instructor: Darcy Silvers Time: 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM Expected Attendance: 10-20 Location: Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA, 18966, Phone: 215-968-2800 215-968-2800. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19103. Andrea Adler Hershman, 215-832-0500. Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 8:15 pm. John Gray is one of today's most interesting and unpredictable thinkers. Join him as he discusses his latest book, The Immortalization Commission: Science and the Strange Quest to Cheat Death, with David Rieff. For most of our history, religion provided a clear explanation for life and the afterlife. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this framework came under relentless pressure as new ideas—from psychiatry to evolution to Communism—seemed to suggest that our fate was now in our own hands. We would ourselves become God. The refusal to follow Darwinian logic and to insist instead on our immortality resulted in a series of experiments that carry on to the present day, some of which ravaged whole countries and some of which generated more privat. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 2 May, 8:30-10:30 pm. Dir. Roselyne Bosch (124 min, France, 2010) Paris, 1942: 13,000 Jews, including 4,000 children, are rounded up by the Nazis. In one of the most moving dramas of the year, we witness the story of the French Jewish community during those dark days. With Jean Reno (The Da Vinci Code, The Professional) and Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds, The Concert). Co-presented by The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon, May 2 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM $8.00 Member $10.00 Nonmember Effraf00S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. 10. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Tue 3 May to Sun 15 May. One of the finest tours to Israel – so comprehensive , yet well paced – so many fascinating visits and special events–Deluxe hotel accommodations, delicious meals and, of course, a full-time professional Lecturer/Tour Manager Jacob Shoshan, to guide you through this fascinating journey. Spend 4 delightful nights in stylish Tel Aviv, journey through the Galilee and Golan to Haifa and Tiberias and 5 spiritually lifting nights in Jerusalem –and, if you wish continue to Eilat, Israel’s port-resort on the Red Sea – or to Jordan – or to Egypt – the opportunities are endless. In Tel Aviv – the superb Dan Hotel on Tel Aviv’s Mediterranean shore Rooms – In Haifa, the Dan Carmel, sister hotel of the King David & the Dan – in Tiberias – pamper yourself at the Galei. 233 Park Avenue South, New York, 10003. 212-879-4588. Jewish Travel Worldwide - [email][events]
Tue 3 May to Tue 24 May, 9:30-10:30 am. The PJ Library stories will come alive as your children act out scenes from their favorite books. Class will include ice-breakers, improv and more. Help build your child’s confidence while enhancing creative learning in this fun filled class held on Tuesdays, May 3-24 from 9:30-10:30am at the Sharon Community Center (219 Massapoag Avenue) in Sharon. Geared for children ages 3-5 years with adult. Cost is $50 for the 4-week class. Register at jccgb./south or contact 781-795-0510 or south for more information. Programs and classes south of Boston are sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Boston with support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon, 02067. 781-795-0510. 50. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 3 May, 1 pm. Honored guests will include three Warriors and Chief of the Samburu people from Northern Kenya Tuesday, May 3, 2011 1:00pm The Museum of Tolerance, New York is honored to work with The Thorn Tree Project in coordinating an event featuring Warriors and the Chief of the Samburu people from Northern Kenya. These individuals and their families and neighbors have benefitted from the creation of schools in their communities. The Thorn Tree Project has worked tirelessly with communities from Sereolipi, the Ndonyo Wasin, and Lerata to establish pre-schools and related programs to make it possible for more and more children to attend school. 226 East 42nd Street, New York, 10017. Karen shulman, 212-697-1180. Museum of Tolerance- New York - [more][email][events]
Tue 3 May, 1:30 pm. See this entertaining biopic of Harry Houdini, starring Tony Curtis as the great illusionist and Janet Leigh as his wife, Bess. While this film strays from historical fact, this fantastical rendering of the magician's life bolsters the legend behind Houdini's daring escapes. Directed by George Marshall. (1953, 106 min. No MPAA rating. Screened from DVD.). 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. free. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 3 pm. Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 3:00pm In Her Hands: The Education of Jewish Girls in Tsarist Russia Eliyana R. Adler, Sosland Foundation Fellow, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. In a New York Times interview in 2000, a European-born rabbi pronounced that, "Before 1925 most [Jewish] girls didn't have an education. They only knew how to peel potatoes." However, the reality was quite different. Between 1831 and 1881, over 100 private schools for Jewish girls opened in the Pale of Settlement. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 6-8:30 pm. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Click here to register for this free event Israel-themed reception and exhibition access immediately to follow. In recognition of Israel's Independence Day, learn about the history of US-Israel relations from Middle East analyst Asaf Romirowsky. Romirowsky is the former manager of Israel and Middle East Affairs at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia as well as an adjunct scholar at the "Middle East Forum". He has published numerous scholarly journal articles, national newspaper editorials, and magazine features. Mr. Romirowsky has traveled widely in Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Tunisia, Israel, and the Palestinian Territories. 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, 19106. 215 923-3811. National Museum of American Jewish History - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7 pm. Once pronounced “the pope of trash” by William S. Burroughs, John Waters made his name with a series of spectacular (and sometimes spectacularly gross) films, including the cult classics Hairspray, Cry Baby, Pink Flamingos and Cecil B. Demented. His new book, Role Models, describes shopping for secondhand clothes at Hadassah with the drag queen Divine, and explains the connection between his own iconic mustache and Che Guevara’s beret. Waters presents humanity at its most ridiculous and makes that funny rather than repellent. To quote his ancestor W.C. Fields, “It’s a gift.”. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. 30. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7-9 pm. An Article of Hope is an award-winning film about the remarkable true story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut and the tiny Torah he carried into space. The documentary tells the Torah’s journey, from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to the day it was celebrated aboard the space shuttle Columbia. It is a unique story that interweaves the heights of scientific achievement, the depths of a nation’s cruelty, the private grief of a boy who came of age during the Holocaust, and the public mourning of many nations in the aftermath of the Columbia shuttle disaster. Combining historical and ethical inquiry, the film reaches across faiths and nationalities to tell a truly human story. Post-show discussion with Dan Cohen, the film’s director. Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Box office, 617-965-5226. $10. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [more][website][email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7-9 pm. Come to the monthly Let's Connect professional networking event. Build new business and personal relationships and generate business opportunities. Tuesday May 3, 2011 Schmoozing: 7:00pm Program: 7:30pm Temple Judea West Hills 6601 Valley Circle Blvd. West Hills (note West Campus location) Presentation: How To Dramatically Increase Profits By Changing Your Perspective. Jason Romrell has been practicing law for nearly 15 years, and has counseled, coached and advised hundreds of small businesses as well as multi-million dollar national corporations. He is also a small business owner himself. What you'll learn from this presentation: There are only FIVE areas of your business you need to work on. Improve just one area of your business and you'll see increa. Temple Judea West, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, 91307. 5.00. Temple Judea - [website][email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7 pm. Herzog & Company I West Street Productions Tuesday, May 3 (7pm) At the Leventhal-Sidman JCC Monday, May 9 (7pm) At the Arlington Center for the Arts 41 Foster Street, Arlington The remarkable true story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel's first Astronaut and a tiny Torah that he carried into space. This documentary tells the Torah’s journey, from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to the day it was celebrated in weightless wonder aboard the Columbia. It is a unique story that interweaves the heights of scientific achievement, the depths of a nation’s cruelty, the private grief of a boy who came of age during the Holocaust, and the public mourning of many nations in the aftermath of the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Combining historical and ethical inquiry, the fil. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Membership, 617-558-6411. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7 pm. President, Salzinger LLC Member, Board of Trustees, Metropolitan Museum of Art Steve Salzinger is a serial entrepreneur in internet technologies with a track record of success. Steve co-founded and ran Cauldron Solutions in 2001 until its merger in 2007 into Anystream/Grab Networks, whose customers included BT, NBC Universal, QVC, and 700 other leading media companies. Prior to Cauldron, Steve founded Salzinger and Co. with clients such as America Online, Publisher’s Clearing House, Hearst, and Disney. It was sold to AppNet/CommerceOne in 1999. Steve authored, co-authored or supported seven widely studied cases published by Harvard Business School, where he earned an MBA, and co-authored several patents in the field of internet technology. Tuesday, May 3. 313 W. 83 St, New York, 10024. (212)579-1388. Aish Center - [events]
Tue 3 May, 7:30 pm. Film Screening Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:30pm. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 7:30-9 pm. Directed by Michael Pertnoy and Michael Kleiman (88 min, US, 2010) An award-winning documentary that follows the lives of survivors of four different genocides as they struggle to make sense of tragedy by raising awareness and promoting social activism. Co-presented by The Young Leadership Associates of the American Society for Yad Vashem -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue, May 3 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM $8.00 Member $10.00 Nonmember Efftls00S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. 10. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 8 pm. Howard Gardner is the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was selected by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazines as one of the 100 most influential public intellectuals in the world. The author of 25 books, including, most recently, Truth, Beauty and Goodness Reframed: Educating for the Virtues in the 21st Century. David Brooks is an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times and an acclaimed author. Date & Time: Tue, May 3, 2011, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5CA13-01 Price: $29.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 8-9:30 pm. Tuesday, May 3 92nd Street Y Live Satellite Broadcast - “On Truth, Beauty, and Goodness” 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm “Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y,” now in its 9th year, uses satellite technology to simultaneously broadcast 92Y’s renowned educational and cultural programming to community organizations across America. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Tue 3 May to Tue 24 May, 8-9 pm. Join Rabbi Adam Mintz, adjunct professor in Jewish History at Queens College and one of the founders of Kehilat Rayim Ahuvim, a local Modern Orthodox Synagogue, as he continues his popular series with an exploration of the non-Hasidic Torah community of Lithuania (the Misnagdim). Come for a fascinating analysis including questions such as: What was their attitude towards Torah study? How did they feel about secular culture? How did they treat women? 4 Tuesdays, May 3¬–24, 8–9 pm, $60/$75 Jlslit00S1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 times on Tuesdays 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 3 - May 24 $60.00 Member $75.00 Nonmember Jlslit00S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Tue 3 May, 8:15 pm. Meet Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, leader of the Abayudaya Jews of eastern Uganda. Learn about the history of this unique Jewish community, its daily challenges and its relationships with its Muslim and Christian neighbors. Rabbi Sizomu also performs and teaches several original Abayudaya Jewish songs, featuring traditional Jewish liturgy set to African rhythms and melodies. Part of the Upcoming Events of the Resource Center for Jewish Diversity. Date & Time: Tue, May 3, 2011, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-RC5JD04-01 Price: $29.00 This event does not have reserved seating. If you require special seating considerations or if you'd like to purchase more tickets than available above, please call a Y-Charge operator at 212.415.55. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wednesday 4 May 2011
Wed 4 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. - Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next meeting Bezrat Hashem, : Wednesday, May 4, 2011 -- 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 4 May, 7-8:30 pm. Howard Oboler, MA The Lady Vanishes, Rebecca, Vertigo, Sabotage View and discuss scenes from Hitchcock movies to appreciate his genius and style. Date & Time: Wed, May 4, 2011, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5FL11-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 4 May, 7 pm. Concert FOR YOM Hashoah NEW YORK Premiere Wednesday, May 4, 7 P.M. Voices of the Holocaust Caroline Helton, soprano; Kathryn Goodson, piano; Michigan Chamber Players; and Paul Schoenfield, piano This New York premiere of Ghetto Songs, composer Paul Schoenfield’s setting to music of Yiddish poetry by Mordechai Gebirtig, along with songs by Kurt Weill, Erich Korngold, and others, will be performed in this commemorative concert. $15, $10 Museum members and University of Michigan alumni. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Wed 4 May, 7 pm. Iron Cross was honored with two awards from the Boston Film Festival – the visionary filmmaker award for director Joshua Newton and the “Best Young Actor” award for Alexander Newton. The movie thriller stars the late Roy Scheider as Joseph, a retired New York Police office and Holocaust survivor, who travels to Nuremberg following the death of his wife to reconcile with his son Ronnie (Scott Cohen). The reunion is quickly overshadowed by Joseph’s insistence that living in the apartment above, under a false name, is the now aging SS commander (Helmut Berger) who murdered Joseph’s entire family during WWII. 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90035. Lorraine Sais, 310-772-2452. Museum of Tolerance - [more][email][events]
Wed 4 May, 8 pm. Everyone is familiar with the tired clichés: Women are bad drivers; only guys play video games. Dan Abrams, well-known TV legal analyst, tackles the toughest case of his career. Drawing on years of legal experience and research studies, Abrams explains why women are better than men in just about every way imaginable. Abrams has appeared on The Today Show, The View and other national media outlets. He is the author of a new book, The Case for Women. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [more][email][events]
Wed 4 May, 8 pm. Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. One of our most popular programs, Jazz at the Center regularly fills the house with great music and entertaining and informative insights from John Eaton, one of the premier jazz pianists of our time. Favorites Chuck Redd on vibes, Tommy Cecil on Bass and vocalist Felicia Carter round out the ensemble. Ticket Prices (Reduced from 2010) $23 members; $25 seniors/students; $28 general public For more information, please contact Janet Getz at 301-348-3779 301-348-3779 or jgetz. 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, 20852. Arnie Sohinki, CEO, (301) 881-0100. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington - [email][events]
Thursday 5 May 2011
Thu 5 May. May 5-8, 2011Suzanne Roberts TheatrePhiladelphia, PA. 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-751-0959. Koresh Dance Company - [email][events]
Thu 5 May. A new event series - every second Thursday of Boston Ballet’s 2010-2011 season. With a performance ticket, you are invited to go Offstage with an after-party at BiNA Osteria featuring specialty cocktails, complimentary appetizers, and a night out with Boston’s hottest young professionals, dancers and artists. 2010-11 Season Offstage Dates: The Nutcracker December 9 Elo Experience March 31 A Midsummer Night’s Dream April 14 Bella Figura May 5 Balanchine/ Robbins May 19. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 10 am. Leo Baeck Institute and the recently founded Jewish Studies Center at Baruch College present a panel on German-Jewish immigration to New York City. Ticket Info: Free, call 212-744-6400 212-744-6400 for more information or to RSVP presented by LBI, Baruch College Jewish Studies Center. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. Center For Jewish History - [email][events]
Thu 5 May to Sun 22 May, 12-12:30 pm. "Winter Wedding" by Hanoch Levin, translated by Laurel Hessing and David Willinger, directed by David Willinger: How far would you go to get out of a family funeral when there's a wedding on?. Theatre for the New city, 155 First Avenue (at East 10th Street), New York, 10003. Jonathan Slaff, 212-924-0496. 12. Jonathan Slaff & Associates - [website][email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7 pm. Repertory: Bella Figura Music: Lukas Foss, G.B. Pergolesi, Allesandro Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi and Giuseppe Torelli Choreography: Jiøí Kylián The Second Detail Music: Thom Willems Choreography: William Forsythe Pärt I, II and III Music: Arvo Pärt Choreography: Helen Pickett. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7-9 pm. Thursday, May 5th , 7 pm - 9 pm FREE & Open to the Public Join us at The Gershman Y as we celebrate the paperback release of Jennifer Weiner's newest book, Fly Away Home. Weiner will be reading an excerpt from her book. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Co-sponsored by Headhouse Books. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [more][email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7-8 pm. Benjamin Taylor, Editor, offers a first-hand perspective on Saul Bellows: Letters (Viking, 2010), a never-before-published collection of letters by Saul Bellow, Nobel Prize in Literature winner, that spans eight decades and has been called “magnificent” by The New York Times. These frank and intimate letters to family members, friends, wives, lovers, and colleagues span four generations and provide an extraordinary perspective on a rich and varied life. About the author: Saul Bellow (1915-2005) is the only novelist to receive three National Book Awards for The Adventures of Augie March, Herzog, and Mr. Sammler’s Planet. In 1976, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Humboldt’s Gift. The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to him in 1976 “for the human. 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, 19106. 215 923-3811. 15. National Museum of American Jewish History - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7 pm. Martin Johnson Taste an assortment of wines from around the world and pair each with a variety of cheeses. Learn which pairings work best and why. Develop a new understanding of food and wine matching and a repertoire of wines and cheeses to serve at your next gathering. Date & Time: Thu, May 5, 2011, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP5FW36-01 Price: $50.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 50. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7 pm. The New York Times Editors: The Art and Science of Opinion Pieces The New York Times Letters Editor Thomas Feyer and deputy editorial page editor Trish Hall share secrets to writing opinion pieces that get published and discuss the effectiveness of opinion pieces in shaping policy and public opinion. Find out how to get an editor's attention and learn common mistakes to avoid. Note: Trish Hall replaces David Shipley for this event. Date & Time: Thu, May 5, 2011, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP5EX06-01 Price: $29.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:30 PM · buy Friday, May 6, 2011 8 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 2 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 8 PM · buy. 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104-6219. 215.898.6702. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 8 pm. Pete Hamill is a novelist, journalist, editor and screenwriter. He is the author of 17 books including the best-selling novels Forever and Snow in August, and the best-selling memoir A Drinking Life. His new novel is Tabloid City, the story of 24 hours in the lives of a kaleidoscope of New York City characters. Date & Time: Thu, May 5, 2011, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5CA16-01 Price: $29.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 8 pm. Wagner - Album Sonata Berg – Sonata Op. 1 Scriabin – Sonata No. 9, “Messe noire” Liszt – Sonata in B minor, S. 178 Aimard made his Hayes Series debut in 2001. He has gone on to acclaimed performances at Lincoln Center and curated his own Perspectives Series at Carnegie Hall. Admission: Tickets are $40 and can be purchased on Ticketfly., by calling 877.435.9849 877.435.9849 , or visiting Sixth & I Monday - Friday between Noon – 3:00 pm ($1.50 fee per ticket for Sixth & I Box Office purchases). On the night of the event, will-call and ticket sales will end at 10:00 pm. No one will be permitted to enter the event after that time. All seating is general admission. Doors open at 7:00 pm. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Jessica Krivoy, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]
Thu 5 May, 8:15 pm. Jim Cramer, John Hathaway and Thomas Kaplan with Matthew Bishop The Economist's Matthew Bishop grills a panel of bullish gold investors on whether there really is a bright future for the precious metal. Panelists include Jim Cramer, co-founder and markets commentator for TheStreet. and popular host of CNBC's Mad Money; John Hathaway, a leader in the gold investment sector as well as manager of a series of private gold-oriented accounts and gold funds for the Tocqueville Funds; and Thomas Kaplan, a prominent natural resources investor and chairman of the Electrum Group of companies. Date & Time: Thu, May 5, 2011, 8:15pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LC5EC16-01 Price: $29.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Friday 6 May 2011
Fri 6 May to Mon 16 May. May 6 - 16, 2011 Starting from $3099 per person For Jewish Singles in their 30's, 40's and 50's Pre-Cruise Option in Athens Post-Cruise Option in Israel. 733 Valleyview Rd, Pittsburgh, 15217. Bill Cartiff or Malori Asman, 800-734-0493. Amazing Journeys - [more][email][events]
Fri 6 May to Mon 16 May. Cruise the Med – Israel, Greece, Egypt and Turkey, a trip for Jewish Singles in their 30's, 40's and 50's Join Amazing Journeys, our travel partner for close to 2 years, who will take you on the cruise of a lifetime to 4 countries on 3 continents. Israel, Greece, Egypt and Turkey. You’ll see where most of the Seven Wonders of the World once stood, and the only remaining one, the Great Pyramids of Egypt. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [more][email][events]
Fri 6 May. May 5-8, 2011Suzanne Roberts TheatrePhiladelphia, PA. 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-751-0959. Koresh Dance Company - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 10 am-12:30 pm. Fees: Member $18.00 Non-Member $27.00 For more info contact: Cyndi Sterne 678-812-4171 678-812-4171 Israel is famous for its "street" food and you can, too. Make pita, roasted eggplant salad, Israeli salad and falafel for Yom Ha atzmaut, Lag b' Omer, and summer celebrations. Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338. 770-396-3250. Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - [events]
Fri 6 May, 4-9 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Aimee Green, 352-256-1833. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 6-9 pm. Movement at the Mills is an exhibition of movement by three prominent Boston dance companies. Performances occur on three stages throughout the evening. Audience members are invited to walk through the Mills Gallery and observe various styles of dance as artwork. 2010-2011 Movement at the Mills season: March 4, 2011 6 - 9 pm May 6, 2011 6 - 9 pm. 539 Tremont Street, Boston, 02116. 617.426.5000. Boston Center for the Arts - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 6:30 pm. This laid-back, lay-led minyan is an intimate, egalitarian, chavurah-style service. Hang out after services for a small oneg with snacks, challah, and wine. Email Allison with 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 6 May, 6:30-8:30 pm. Shabbat Service and Catered Dinner at 6:30pm followed by Cultural Program at 8:15pm JEWS AND ROCK AND ROLL: From Behind the Scenes to Out in Front on the Stage Susan Ryan, TCC member and popular culture/rock music maven, will explore the Jewish contribution to the genre, from the dawn of rock and roll to today's songwriters and performers. Who are the Jewish managers, promoters and songwriters? Who is on your top ten list of Jewish rockers? Come, enjoy the talk, and sing along. 14th Street Y, 344 East 14th St., between 1st & 2nd Ave., New York, 10001. Amy Stein, 212-213-1002. The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism - [website][email][events]
Fri 6 May, 7-9 pm. Kick back, relax and welcome the Sabbath with delicious food, wine and great conversation with other 20’s + 30’s. Celebrate and socialize with friends while enjoying a warm Shabbat experience. If you require a vegetarian option please indicate when you register. No walk-ins permitted Space is limited, register early. Price increases to $40 for members and nonmembers on Wednesday, May 4th . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fri, May 6 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $28.00 Member $36.00 Nonmember Jyosha00S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 7 pm. Kick back, relax and welcome the Sabbath with delicious food, wine and great conversation with other 20’s + 30’s. Celebrate and socialize with friends while enjoying a warm Shabbat experience. If you require a vegetarian option please indicate when you register. No walk-ins permitted Space is l.(read more). 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 7:30 pm. Friday, May 6, 2011 7:30pm | Perelman Theater buy tickets. Kimmel Center Presents Philadanco. 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-790-5800. Philadanco - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 8 pm. Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:30 PM · buy Friday, May 6, 2011 8 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 2 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 8 PM · buy. 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104-6219. 215.898.6702. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 8 pm. Repertory: Bella Figura Music: Lukas Foss, G.B. Pergolesi, Allesandro Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi and Giuseppe Torelli Choreography: Jiøí Kylián The Second Detail Music: Thom Willems Choreography: William Forsythe Pärt I, II and III Music: Arvo Pärt Choreography: Helen Pickett. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Fri 6 May, 9 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:30 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Alper Ungor. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 7 May 2011
Sat 7 May. May 5-8, 2011Suzanne Roberts TheatrePhiladelphia, PA. 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-751-0959. Koresh Dance Company - [email][events]
Sat 7 May. Faces Singles returns to McDivot's located in the beautiful Mansion on The Hill at Carolina Club Resort. Includes dinner buffet, dance to fun top 40 music from all eras. Dress neat casual. $10 if you print this ad - otherwise $15 - Great Turnout. Carolina Club The Mansion, 3011 Rock Island Road, Margate, 33063. Ken Block, 305 932 4192. $10 with ad. Faces Jewish Singles - [website][email][events]
Sat 7 May, 2 pm. Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:30 PM · buy Friday, May 6, 2011 8 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 2 PM · buy Saturday, May 7, 2011 8 PM · buy. 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104-6219. 215.898.6702. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 2 pm. Repertory: Bella Figura Music: Lukas Foss, G.B. Pergolesi, Allesandro Marcello, Antonio Vivaldi and Giuseppe Torelli Choreography: Jiøí Kylián The Second Detail Music: Thom Willems Choreography: William Forsythe Pärt I, II and III Music: Arvo Pärt Choreography: Helen Pickett Second performance at 8pm. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 2 pm. San Diego, CA Stephen & Mary Birch N. Park Theater. Second performance at 8pm. 305 West 38th Street, New York, 10018. 212.777.7771. Complexions Contemporary Ballet - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 2 pm. FILM Raga: A Film Journey into the Soul of India and The Extraordinary Lesson Double Feature Saturday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. Enjoy this double feature exploring the life and art of legendary sitar master and musical ambassador Ravi Shanka. Admission: FREE; no reservations. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 2:30 pm. Saturday, May 7, 2011 2:30pm | Perelman Theater buy tickets. Kimmel Center Presents Philadanco Saturday, May 7, 2011 7:30pm | Perelman Theater buy tickets. Kimmel Center Presents Philadanco. 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-790-5800. Philadanco - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 7:30-11 pm. 7:30 to 8:30 Dance lesson. Dancing starts at 9 pm. Come for the dance lesson then dance to your favorite music, mostly suitable for West Coast and all types of Swing, some slower Lindy, Salsa, Hustle, Cha Cha and a mix of tunes. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378. $10, $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 7:30 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 7:30 class. 8:30 dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8 pm. Written and performed by Josh Kornbluth In collaboration with David Dower, Director Saturday, May 7 (8pm) Sunday, May 8 (2pm) Josh Kornbluth performs his new one-man show in which he considers the enigmatic pop artist’s commissioned paintings of ten Jewish luminaries, including Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Golda Meir and the Marx Brothers. In wrestling with Warhol’s motives and style, Kornbluth uncovers his own religious identity and the spiritual dimensions of Warhol’s art. This is the story of one Jew’s discovery of who he is and where he came from…and the mysterious, elusive artist who showed him the way. Post-performance discussion about the play and Andy Warhol with Randi Hopkins, associate curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art, and Josh. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Membership, 617-558-6411. 28. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8 pm. Written and performed by Josh Kornbluth In collaboration with David Dower, Director Saturday, May 7 (8pm) Sunday, May 8 (2pm) Josh Kornbluth performs his new one-man show in which he considers the enigmatic pop artist’s commissioned paintings of ten Jewish luminaries, including Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Golda Meir and the Marx Brothers. In wrestling with Warhol’s motives and style, Kornbluth uncovers his own religious identity and the spiritual dimensions of Warhol’s art. This is the story of one Jew’s discovery of who he is and where he came from…and the mysterious, elusive artist who showed him the way. Join in a discussion after each show about Andy Warhol, his art and inspiration. JCC member: $25; Nonmember: $28. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Rachel Levy, 617-558-6523. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8 pm. Join Argentine dancers Karina Romero and Dardo Galletto for a passionate evening of authentic Argentine tango, including late-night performances by some of the world's most famous tango artists. Tangos, milongas, valses and Latin musica tropica. Sat, 9pm to 2am; 8pm Class $10 for college students with valid ID after 11pm. Date & Time: Sat, May 7, 2011, 9:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-AD5DP20-04 Price: $15.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 15. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8 pm. Giants of Jazz on Film: Blacks, Whites and Technicolor - Racial Images in Jazz Master jazz film archivist Mark Cantor continues to delight audiences as he brings gems from his collection of historical jazz film to Kanbar Hall. Bring old friends and meet new ones. Enjoy the complimentary intermission schmooze and graze buffet. We know you’ll become a fan. Blacks, Whites and Technicolor: Racial Images in Jazz Explore race and prejudice through the jazz lens. From the Cotton Club to Broadway and Hollywood, we appreciate a performance’s historical value, but the manner in which it was originally presented can be disturbing to modern sensibilities. Reflect on a past era as you revisit performances of Sammy Davis Jr., Louis Armstrong and Gerry Mulligan and Sout. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8 pm. Tokyo String Quartet Kirill Gerstein, piano Beethoven: Piano Sonata in C minor, Op. 111 Beethoven: Eleven Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 119 Beethoven: String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 Pre-concert talk at 7 pm with Michael Friedmann of Yale University. This concert is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes in duration. Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-TC5TK14-01 Price: $55.00 Premium Balcony / $38.00 Orchestra / $25.00 35 and Under. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 55. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sat 7 May, 8:5 pm. Saturday, May 7 concert begins at 9:15 P • doors open at 8:45 P Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at 13, beginning a 40-year career that has encompassed performance and songwriting. From top-forty hits "I Will Be in Love with You" and "I'll Come Running," to "I Can Dream of You" and "Boatman," both recorded by his brother James, Livingston's creative output has continued unabated. He is a natural performer, peppering his shows with personal stories, anecdotes and ineffable warmth that connect him to his fans. For more information about Livingston Taylor, visit www. 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, 07076. 908-889-8800. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey - [events]
Sat 7 May, 8:45 pm. Dance through the night and usher in the delights of spring in celebration of Israel's independence. $20 at the door. Date & Time: Sat, May 7, 2011, 8:45pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-NN0JC46-01 Price: $20.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 20. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sunday 8 May 2011
Sun 8 May. May 5-8, 2011Suzanne Roberts TheatrePhiladelphia, PA. 2020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-751-0959. Koresh Dance Company - [email][events]
Sun 8 May to Sun 25 Sep. Sunday, May 8 Opening: Matisse, Modern Masters, and the Cone Sisters: Patrons of the Avant-Garde Matisse, Modern Masters, and the Cone Sisters: Patrons of the Avant-Garde May 8, 2011 - September 25, 2011 Featuring 45 works of art—by Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin, Renoir, Van Gogh and more—from The Baltimore Museum of Art’s world-renowned Cone Collection, this exhibition focuses on the remarkable vision of two Jewish sisters and collectors, Dr. Claribel and Etta Cone of Baltimore, and the personal relationships they formed with artists such as Matisse and Picasso, as they shaped their extraordinary collection. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 8 May. Bold colors, dynamic brushwork and ecstatic energy characterize the paintings of Sam Borenstein (1908 - 1969). Born in Eastern Europe, he immigrated in 1921 to Montreal, which became home to a remarkably vibrant community of Jewish artists and writers. During a 40-year career, Borenstein painted richly colored portraits and vibrant scenes of the city's streets and the Laurentian landscape. His intensely hued and emotionally charged views of the city and its surrounding countryside earned Borenstein the title of Canada’s only "authentic Expressionist" of the mid-20th century. This exhibition, the first monographic show devoted to the artist outside of Canada, presents over 30 of his works from the 1930 to 1960s. 15 West 16th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, 10011. 212-294-8330. Yeshiva University Museum - [email][events]
Sun 8 May to Sun 12 Jun. Spring Course Begins the Week of May 8th- June 12th The Mystery of Shabbat by Rabbi Abraham. 100 Route 9 North, Manalapan 07726. Shelley Feingold, 732-683-9300. Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 11 am-1 pm. Sunday, May 8 Breaking Ground: Remarkable Jewish Women of Boston’s West End 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Series: Conversations at the Vilna - Sunday Brunch Conversations at the Vilna is a series of spirited discussions around the Vilna Shul’s old study table with local scholars, authors and community leaders about topics relevant to Jewish identity. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 12 pm. Tourney County Park (Wildflower Trail)/Shogun Wok/Downtown Denville Walk Sun May 08 12:00PM 2011 RSVP on Meetup. PRINT THIS OUT AND TAKE IT WITH YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GPS Device, PRINT OUT THE Mapquest Directions AND TAKE THEM WITH YOU. We will meet at the children's play area parking lot, which is the first lot of McCaffrey Lane at 12:00. The meetup place is: Tourney County Park (Wildflower Trail), 89 Old Denville Road, Denville, NJ 07834, 973-326-7631 973-326-7631 , www./aspparks/tourne.n. 2121 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, 11040. President, 212-502-0820. Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York - [more][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 12 pm. Sunday May 8 12 pm Tourney County Park (Wildflower Trail)/Shogun Wok/Downtown Denville Walk with New York Mosaic. Please print this itinerary out and take it with you. If you don’t have a GPS device, please bring a copy of all directions. We will meet at the children's play area parking lot, which is the first lot off McCaffrey Lane at 12:00. PO Box 2813, Cherry Hill, 08034. President, 215-922-3345. Mosaic Outdoor Club of Philadelphia - [more][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 1-3 pm. See Central Park like never before. 92Y lets you show your wild side by transporting you into the wilderness, right in the heart of New York City. World-class wilderness experts from Tent and Trails teach you everything there is to know about survival in the open, including ways to safely eat and drink in the wild, as well as find shelter, make fire and fend off wild animals. Meets on the northeast corner of Central Park West and 100th Street. Date & Time: Sun, May 8, 2011, 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Meets on the north-east corner of Central Park West and 100th Street. Code: T-LP5ST03-01 Price: $60.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 60. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 1:30-3 pm. We are pleased to welcome Yaakov Kirschen, author of the acclaimed syndicated political cartoon series “Dry Bones” to Chicago for an exclusive appearance and lecture on May 8th at the Devonshire Playhouse, 4400 Greenwood Street in Skokie. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 2 pm. Staged Reading NEW YORK Premiere Sunday, May 8, 2 P.M. By award-winning playwright Kate Moira Ryan and Judy Gold Starring Emmy-winning actress/comedienne Judy Gold “Fiercely funny, honest and moving.” – New York Times Bring your mom and share a few laughs with Gold and Ryan who embarked on a five-year journey across the U.S., interviewing over 50 Jewish women. The end result is a touching and humorous portrait of what makes a Jewish mother…a Jewish mother. $25, $20 members. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 2 pm. Written and performed by Josh Kornbluth In collaboration with David Dower, Director Saturday, May 7 (8pm) Sunday, May 8 (2pm) Josh Kornbluth performs his new one-man show in which he considers the enigmatic pop artist’s commissioned paintings of ten Jewish luminaries, including Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Golda Meir and the Marx Brothers. In wrestling with Warhol’s motives and style, Kornbluth uncovers his own religious identity and the spiritual dimensions of Warhol’s art. This is the story of one Jew’s discovery of who he is and where he came from…and the mysterious, elusive artist who showed him the way. “I don’t know whether Andy Warhol is good for the Jews, but Josh Kornbluth sure is. The local solo performer is also good for non-Jews and anybo. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Membership, 617-558-6411. 28. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 2 pm. Written and performed by Josh Kornbluth In collaboration with David Dower, Director Saturday, May 7 (8pm) Sunday, May 8 (2pm) Josh Kornbluth performs his new one-man show in which he considers the enigmatic pop artist’s commissioned paintings of ten Jewish luminaries, including Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Golda Meir and the Marx Brothers. In wrestling with Warhol’s motives and style, Kornbluth uncovers his own religious identity and the spiritual dimensions of Warhol’s art. This is the story of one Jew’s discovery of who he is and where he came from…and the mysterious, elusive artist who showed him the way. Join in a discussion after each show about Andy Warhol, his art and inspiration. JCC member: $25; Nonmember: $28. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Rachel Levy, 617-558-6523. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 2:30 pm. Sunday, May 8, 2011 2:30pm | Perelman Theater buy tickets. Kimmel Center Presents Philadanco. 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19102. 215-790-5800. Philadanco - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 3-5 pm. Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique and versatility, multiple Grammy Award winner Sharon Isbin has been hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time”. She is also the winner of Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Classical Guitarist” award, the Madrid Queen Sofia and Toronto Competitions and was the first guitarist ever to win the Munich Competition. She has given sold-out performances throughout the world in the greatest halls including New York’s Carnegie and Avery Fisher Halls, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, London’s Barbican and Wigmore Halls, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Paris’ Châtelet, Vienna’s Musikverein, Munich’s Herkulessaal, Madrid’s Teatro Real and many others. Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 6-7 pm. Anshe Emet Partnering with Genesis Growers CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Start Date: June 14, 2011 Back by popular demand. This summer, Anshe Emet is again partnering with Farmer Vicki Westerhoff of Genesis Growers, St. Anne, IL (www.s-growers.). This program is open to anyone interested in signing up for the benefit of joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Beginning in June, those who pre-purchase a share in her farm can pick up locally grown produce from her organic farm at Anshe Emet. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7-9:30 pm. Beginning Lindy Hop Swing Dance lesson from 7 to 8:30 followed by Hustle for all levels from 8:30 to 9:30. No partner and no experience needed. Lindy is the mother of all swing dances, the simplest, most varied and most versatile. When you know Lindy, you can expand your repetoire and dance to any swing music on any size floor, no matter how crowded. Hustle is from the Disco of the 1970s, with a heart pounding (not loud, but steady) beat that keeps you in constant motion. Guaranteed to get your endorphins flowing, keep you smiling and build up your stamina. Possibly the most exhilirating of social dances. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7 pm. Sunday, May 8, 2011 Jewish aerobics - good for the body and the spirit. Join us for Israeli Folk Dancing every Sunday, 7:00-8:15 pm at 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover (Osgood Landing, South Entrance). Open to all ages and levels, beginners welcome, no partner needed. $2 per person. For more information, contact Anne Schwartz, aschwartzm. Anne Schwartz. Israeli Folk Dancing in the Merrimack Valley - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7-10 pm. Join a congenial group of 4 men and 4 women for soulful Ladino MUSIC, delectable Vegetarian Delights & scintillating company at a wonderful, intimate venue in Cambridge. Advance registration is required. Please call for full details: Elana 831.241.0736. Revealed upon registration, Cambridge. Elana Gerson, 8312410736. $18 - $36. Informal 50:50 meetup - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7 pm. The Schulberg/Waletzky Restoration Written & Directed by Stuart Schulberg Produced by Stuart Schulberg & Pare Lorentz Edited by Joseph Zigman Sunday, May 8 at 1:30 pm, 5 pm, and 7 pm at the Music Box Theatre 3733 N. Southport Chicago Co-sponsored by the Music Box Theatre and Spertus Institute. Join restoration producer Sandra Schulberg and scholar Dr. Richard S. Levy for what will surely be a fascinating discussion following the 7 pm screening. 610 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 60605. Ellie Sandler, 312.322.1700. Spertus Museum - [more][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7 pm. Books about the decline of language today sell in the millions—but people from Jonathan Swift to George Orwell to Lynne Truss have been saying the same of English for centuries, and people worry about other languages' decline around the world, too. Languages don't really "decline," but our anxiety about how they change tells us much about community, class, globalization and the tricky politics of identity. Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Warburg Lounge Code: T-LP5EX16-01 Price: $29.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7:25-9:30 pm. All ages and skilllevels are welcome. We begin with beginning and advance to advanced dances during 40-minute intervals. All dances are taught, reviewed and prompted step by step. Most are done in circles and lines, so no partner is needed. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes with clean tread. If you wish, bring a dance, with music on C D, to teach. $2.00 - free first session. a special session to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) at Temple Sinai, 500 Swift Street, South Burlington, VT Office: 802-862-5125. 188 North Prospect, Burlington, 05405. Joshua Chasan, Rabbi, 802-864-0218. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Seattle's oldest Israeli dance session. Call for schedule changes. For more info, directions, updates and cancellations, look online, e-mail or call, Sunday 8 May 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm $7 adult/$5 ages 15-21. Danceland Ballroom 327 NE 91st St Seattle, WA 98125 Ellie 206-232-3560 206-232-3560. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 7:30 pm. Udi Aloni, Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, Daisy Khan, Dr. Ingrid Mattson; moderated by Dr. Aaron Hahn Tapper Jews and Muslims make up less than 3% of the total population of the United States. Yet, despite their relatively small numbers, the members of these two minority groups often find themselves the focus of a disproportionate amount of media attention, particularly when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Join some of today's most important scholars and leaders for a discussion on contemporary Jewish-Muslim relations in the United States and the distinct and often creative ways in which these two communities interact. Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-BL5CA41-01 Price: $29.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Sun 8 May, 8-10 pm. Jewish speed dating Professional evenings for professional people at top venues around the world. since 2003 we are known to be the best Jewish Speed Dating events organiser in the UK, US and Israel. This evening isn't just about meeting your dream partner, its also about making friends and meeting new people you never know who knows who. 24 weddings so far. Gilgamesh, The Stables, Camden Market, Chalk farm road, London, Camden, London, NW1 8AH. Michal, 00 44 (0)203 318 0600. £25. The Speed Dating - [website][email][events]
Sun 8 May, 8-10 pm. 7 min date with up to 12 of the opposite sex, at the most stylish venues, since 2003 we are known to be the best Jewish Speed Dating events organizer in the UK and Israel. This evening isn't just about meeting your dream partner, its also about making friends and meeting new people. 24 weddings so far. Mustang Grill, 1633 2nd Ave. New York, NY 10028 at 85th Street, new York, 10028. Michal, 001 646 8450799 #1. $35.00. The Speed Dating - [website][email][events]
Monday 9 May 2011
Mon 9 May, 11:30 am. In the early years of the 20th century, Dr. Claribel and Miss Etta Cone began assembling what would become one of the world’s most outstanding collections of modern art. In Paris, they visited the studios of then little-known artists Matisse and Picasso and purchased bold, avant-garde works. Associate Curator Karen Levitov explores how the sisters amassed over 3,000 objects including masterpieces by Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin and van Gogh. Karen Levitov is curator of the exhibition Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore. Related Program: Monday, May 16, Picasso in the Cone Collection Single Tickets: $18 Members; $20 General Buy Tickets Series Tickets: $30 Members; $35 General To purchase series tickets for the lecture series, 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 5:30-8:30 pm. This event features Israeli food, dance, music, activities, and more. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679. Free. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 6:30-9:30 pm. Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut on the actual day of the holiday. 6:30pm (begins promptly)- Yom Hazikaron ceremony 7:00pm- Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration Maxwell Street Klezmer Band (world renowned & legendary), Israeli Dancing with Phil Moss, Kosher Israeli food. Shuk (market) with artists from Israel. Israeli organization fair. Kids program. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Mon 9 May, 6:30 pm. The Museum of Tolerance New York is proud to be a sponsor of theYom Ha'Atzmaut Event at BB King Monday, May 9, 2011 6:30pm Doors Open 7:30pm Yom Ha'Zikaron (Israel Memorial Day) Ceremony with the participation of New York and Israeli diginitaries 8:30pm Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Celebration General Admission $30 until April 18, $36 starting April 19, $50 at the door. VIP Admission $80 in advance, $100 at the door. (VIP admission includes preferred seating, hors d'oeuvers, and open wine bar for one hour before ceremony) Order tickets online at www.a., 226 East 42nd Street, New York, 10017. Karen shulman, 212-697-1180. Museum of Tolerance- New York - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 7 pm. See the award-winning film An Article of Hope on Monday, May 9 at the Arlington Center for the Arts (41 Foster Street) in Arlington at 7pm. This film is a remarkable true story of Israel's first astronaut, Colonel Ilan Ramon, and the tiny Torah scroll - smuggled into a concentration camp during the Holocaust and safeguarded after World War II - that Ramon carried on board the ill-fated space shuttle Columbia. Talk-balk and discussion with film's director after the film. Cost is $10. Register at jccgb./metronorth. Contact metronorth or 617-841-8009 for more information. Open to the entire community. Program sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston with support from Combined Jewish. Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St, Arlington, 02474. 617-841-8009. $10. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [more][events]
Mon 9 May, 7 pm. At the Arlington Center for the Arts 41 Foster Street, Arlington The remarkable true story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, Israel's first Astronaut and a tiny Torah that he carried into space. This documentary tells the Torah’s journey, from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to the day it was celebrated in weightless wonder aboard the Columbia. It is a unique story that interweaves the heights of scientific achievement, the depths of a nation’s cruelty, the private grief of a boy who came of age during the Holocaust, and the public mourning of many nations in the aftermath of the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Combining historical and ethical inquiry, the film reaches across faiths and nationalities to tell a truly human story. Talk-back after each show with either the. 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, 02459. Membership, 617-558-6411. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 7 pm. Master the entire Torah in 1 Hour with Rabbi Avraham Goldhar. All attendees win a New Ed. English Artscroll Torah. Monday, May 9 7pm Falafel Stand & Israeli Wines 8:15 Learn the 5 Books in 1 Hour, R. Avraham Goldhar 9:15 Dessert Free w/ RSVP HERE; $15 at the door Sponsorships Available. 313 W. 83 St, New York, 10024. (212)579-1388. 15. Aish Center - [more][events]
Mon 9 May, 7-8:30 pm. Has your job search stalled out, do you feel you have exhausted all avenues, are you feeling frustrated and defeated and have you been spending all your time on the job boards? If this sounds familiar you need a Motivation Makeover. You will learn how to resuscitate your job campaign by identifying barriers and incorporating SMART goals and a good support system into your strategy. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Mon 9 May, 7-8 pm. Learn the rich tradition, history and meaning of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. Tasting samples of some of the foods associated with Shabbat will be offered. Presented by Rabbi Meir Moscowitz. Location: Northbrook Publlic LIbrary 1201 Cedar Ln Northbrook, IL 60062 Contact: Rivka Phone: 847-564-8770 847-564-8770 Email: infok. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 7 pm. The Weimar Klezmer Republic: Creating a Center for Yiddish Culture in Germany Multi-Media Lecture Center for Traditional Music and Dance’s An-sky Institute for Jewish Culture, the American Society for Jewish Music, and the Center for Jewish History present a multi-media lecture by composer/musician Alan Bern about klezmer and Yiddish music in Germany and his work in creating Yiddish Summer Weimar - now 10 years old and one of the most celebrated institutes for Yiddish culture in the world. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, 10011. Box Office, 917-606-8200. 15. Center For Jewish History - [more][email][events]
Mon 9 May, 7:30 pm. MOR's chamber music concert features two premieres: a new commission, "Voices," from Israeli composer Betty Olivero, and a new song-cycle version of Lori Laitman's "Vedem." Also, a Pavel Haas string quartet and Olivero's "Golem" klezmer suite. Guest vocalists: Angela Niederloh and Ross Hauck. Monday 9 May 7:30 pm $36 Include in JTNews Print Edition Arts and Culture Community-wide Holocaust Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall 200 University St. Seattle, WA 206-365-7770 206-365-7770. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 8 pm. Daniel Radcliffe, now on Broadway as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, has played the title role in all of the blockbuster films based on J. K. Rowling's bestselling Harry Potter books. The franchise was awarded the Michael Balcon Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at this year's BAFTA Awards. Radcliffe made his Broadway debut in Peter Shaffer's play Equus in 2008. He first played the role in London in 2007, marking his West End debut. Radcliffe will star in the upcoming feature The Woman in Black, a horror thriller for Hammer Films. Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5BT06-01 Price: $35.00 Premium Balcony LKC / $29.00 Regular Or. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 35. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 8-10 pm. Learn Israeli dance steps in an all-female environment. Monday 9 May 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Seattle Kollel 5305 52nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98118 USA Ruth Fast 206-725-0930 206-725-0930. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Mon 9 May, 8:15 pm. Formerly called the Discovery/The Nation poetry contest, the Joan Leiman Jacobson Poetry Prizes are, for the fourth year, presented by Boston Review poetry editor Timothy Donnelly. The four winners of the 2011 “Discovery”/Boston Review Poetry Contest are: Ansel Elkins, of Greensboro, NC; Angelo Nikolopoulos of New York, NY; Adam Roberts, of Iowa City, IA; and Solmaz Sharif, of Los Angeles, CA. The three runners-up for 2011 are Xavier Cavazos of Ames, IA; Rebecca Lehmann of Tallahassee, FL; and Megan Williams of Boise, ID. At their reading on May 9, the winners will be introduced by Timothy Donnelly, Cornelius Eady and D. A. Powell (subject to change). Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Venue: Buttenwieser Hall Code: T-TP5MS29-01 Price: $. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 19. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tuesday 10 May 2011
Tue 10 May to Wed 25 May. Open yourself to an experience you thought you could only dream about. While traveling in unhurried luxury, trace our Jewish Heritage during our Jewish tours in the great city of Shanghai and see glorious, truly Chinese sights such as the legendary towns of Lijiang, Yangshuo and Hangzhou. We have even included the spectacular shows of Yimou Zhang - Creator & Director of the opening ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. If you wanted to experience the delights of China, this tour has it all – comfort, cultural richness, elegant pacing, good food and a Tour Director who will enhance every day while touring China. 1835 NE Miami Gardens Dr. Suite 150, Miami, 33179. 305-466-0652. Momentum Tours - [email][events]
Tue 10 May. Mark the 63rd anniversary of Israel's Independence Day with a joyous celebration featuring Israeli music, food, and dancing. Free Member Free Public Tuesday, May 10 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 10:30 am. Sun. the 10th, 10:30 a.m., rain or shine Annual Jewish Community Observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Greenwood Cemetery. 1440 Spring St. NW, (at 18th & Spring), Atlanta, 30309. Haven Hawley, 678-222-3700. The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 12-1 pm. Have you ever felt uncomftorable by the idea of networking for business? Not sure how it is done? Do you feel intimidated by large crowds of people and don't know how to "work the room"? Mind Over Money: Networking Past Your Fears with Gwen. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Tue 10 May, 1:30 pm. Tuesday, May 10, 1:30 p.m. Fact and fiction mesh in this colorful adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel about turn-of-the-century America. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049. 310-440-4500. free. Skirball Cultural Center - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 5:30-9:30 pm. Special Guests: Major General (Res.) Yitzhak (Jerry) Gershon - FIDF National Director Colonel (Res.) Pinhas (Pinky) Zoaretz - Deputy FIDF National Director and Director of Development Featuring: IDF Musical Ensemble and the Petach-Tikvah Conservatory Orchestra Reflections by Israeli Soldiers. 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, 19106. 215 923-3811. National Museum of American Jewish History - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 7 pm. Reflections on Sweden During the Second World War: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Sweden's neutrality during World War II remains controversial more than 60 years after the war. University of Washington Department of Scandinavian Studies faculty will explore Sweden's role in the conflict. Professor Christine Ingebritsen is a political scientist who researches the position of smaller states in international relations. Professor Terje Leiren is an historian whose interests range from questions of national identity and ethnicity to forms of cultural expression. Dr. Ia Dubois is a literary scholar with a special focus on ethnicity and multiculturalism in Sweden. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 7 pm. First State Academy of Dance Thursday, May 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm More information to come www. Adults: $18 Seniors/Students: $12. 226 S. State Street, Dover, 19901. 302-678-5152. Schwartz Center for the Arts - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. Date: May 10, 2011 Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Location: Mandell JCC Contact: Marla Cohen Email: twinkletoesmarla Instruction followed by open dance, music, food and more. No partner needed. Teens welcome. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 teens. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 7:30 pm. Celebrate YOM HA’Atzmaut. Israel-in-Short: Animated Films A collection of top animated shorts coming from Israel’s budding film industry, highlighting the Department of Screen-Based Arts at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8 pm. Jonathan Tisch interviews Larry King about his legendary and extraordinary career. Larry King was the host of CNN's Larry King Live, the first worldwide phone-in television talk show and the network's highest-rated program. In 2007, he celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting. The Emmy Award-winning King, author of multiple books, has been dubbed "the most remarkable talk show host on TV ever" by TV Guide and "master of the mic" by Time magazine. Venue: Kaufmann Concert Hall Seating Chart Code: T-LC5CA31-01 Price: $29.00 All Sections. 1395 Lexington Avenue, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 29. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8-9:30 pm. Hosted by Victor Neufeld Musical Accompaniment by David Lewis Better than karaoke, more fun than a piano bar…Join the JCC’s very own version of Glee. Come for an evening of uninhibited musical fun. Choose your favorite songs and sing highlights from the catalogues of pop, Broadway, rock, classics, The Beatles and folk music. There will be guest singers, surprises and lyrics provided. Tue, May 10 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Free All Eaysin01S1. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. free. JCC in Manhattan - [email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8:15-10:15 pm. The new exciting class for women that everyone is talking about -- from the Books of The Prophets. Taught by the inspiring Rebbetzin Yaffa Jungreis. Attendance is limited – by registration only. The Home of Ilene Gordon, Call for Information, New York, 10023. Tsippy, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8:15-10:15 pm. The new exciting class for women that everyone is talking about -- from the Books of The Prophets. Taught by the inspiring Rebbetzin Yaffa Jungreis. Attendance is limited – by registration only. The Home of Ilene Gordon, Call for Information, New York, 10023. Tsippy, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8:15-10:15 pm. The new exciting class for women that everyone is talking about -- from the Books of The Prophets. Taught by the inspiring Rebbetzin Yaffa Jungreis. Attendance is limited – by registration only. The Home of Ilene Gordon, Call for Information, New York, 10023. Tsippy, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Tue 10 May, 8:15-10:15 pm. The new exciting class for women that everyone is talking about -- from the Books of The Prophets. Taught by the inspiring Rebbetzin Yaffa Jungreis. Attendance is limited – by registration only. The Home of Ilene Gordon, Call for Information, New York, 10023. Tsippy, 212-496-1660. free. Hineni Heritage Center - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Wed 11 May. Wednesday, May 11, 2011, time TBA - The San Antonio Symphony returns to the JCC. More info to come soon. 12500 N. W. Military Hwy, San Antonio, 78231. Tracy, 210-302-6828. Barshop Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wed 11 May to Sun 22 May. Budapest ---Vienna---Prague – the names roll off the tongue and instantly conjure up glamorous images: candlelight romance, waltzes, goulash, coffee-houses and medieval glory. This tour encompasses seat-in-coach touring as well as privately guided Jewish interest tours – In each city, you’ll encounter Europe’s richest Jewish heritage. In Budapest, you’ll be awed by Europe’s largest synagogue – in Vienna, you’ll breathe in the old-world ambiance of the cobbled streets where Herzl was inspired to dream of the return to Zion – and in Prague—you’ll marvel at the oldest synagogue in Europe and at Jewish treasures so splendid they are visited by almost every visitor to the Czech Republic. 233 Park Avenue South, New York, 10003. 212-879-4588. Jewish Travel Worldwide - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 11 am. Part one of a two-part series: borekas. Seattle's Sephardic population is the third largest in the country. Sephardic food is Mediterranean – full of flavor, simple, pure, fresh, scrumptious. Katherine Scharhon will teach how to make borekas, those divine filled pies, and biscochos, the lovely simple cookies that can be sweet or savory and shaped for a variety of occasions. Recipes included. Space is limited; register by email. Wednesday 11 May 11:00 am $8/member; $10/nonmembers; free for Summit The Summit at First Hill 1200 University St. Seattle, WA 98112 USA Lori Weinberg Ceyhun assistant 206-774-2277 206-774-2277. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 12-1 pm. On Wednesday, May 11 from 12-1pm learn how to protect your children from environmental health hazards and leave them a greener and better world tomorrow. Workshop held at the JCC Early Learning Center, Hingham at Congregation Sha'aray Shalom (1112 Main Street) in Hingham. No charge and open to the entire community. Register by contacting 781-752-4000 or hingham-elc Program sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston with support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Congregation Sha'aray Shalom, 1112 Main Street, Hingham, 02043. Membership, 617-558-6411. No Charge. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston - [more][email][events]
Wed 11 May, 12-1 pm. Wednesday, May 11 Post-World War II American Judaism: How Judaism Became an American Religion 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Series: Conversations at the Vilna - Brown Bag Lunch Conversations at the Vilna is a series of spirited discussions around the Vilna Shul’s old study table with local scholars and authors about topics relevant to Jewish identity. Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, 02114. Steven Greenberg, Director, 617 523 2324. Boston Center for Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 12:30-1:30 pm. Add New Life to Your Week. - Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm - Next meeting Bezrat Hashem, : Wednesday, May 11, 2011 -- 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 11 May, 4-5:30 pm. All ages and skilllevels are welcome. We begin with beginning and advance to advanced dances during 40-minute intervals. All dances are taught, reviewed and prompted step by step. Most are done in circles and lines, so no partner is needed. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes with clean tread. If you wish, bring a dance, with music on C D, to teach. $2.00 - free first session. 188 North Prospect, Burlington, 05405. Joshua Chasan, Rabbi, 802-864-0218. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 4:30-6 pm. MAY 11 4:30pm - 6:00pm "Keep and Remember" Wednesday May 11th from 4:30-6. "Keep and Remember" Shomer VeZohar please join us to share the wonderful exhibit produced by Sinai Temple Religious School students meeting Holocaust Survivors and Child Survivors. The exhibit will be shown for one week and feature compositions of student/survivor interviews retelling of their experiences during the Holcaust and Artwork inspired by Hebrew words honoring the Survivor Experiences. Rabbi Wolpe will be giving an introductory Welcome. 100 S. The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, 90036. 323-651-3704. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7-8:30 pm. Howard Oboler, MA Notorious, Spellbound, The Birds View and discuss scenes from Hitchcock movies to appreciate his genius and style. Date & Time: Wed, May 11, 2011, 7:00pm-8:30pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LH5FL12-01 Price: $25.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 25. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7 pm. Older teens and all experience levels are welcome. Discount for members. Wednesday 11 May 7:00 pm $40 for a five-session punch card. Congregation Beth Shalom 6800 35th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 United States carolbenedick 206-524-0075 206-524-0075 206-524-0075 206-524-0075 Carol Benedick 206-524-0075 206-524-0075. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7 pm. Wednesday, May 11, 7 P.M. Authors Martin Lemelman (Mendel’s Daughter: a Memoir), Ann Kirschner (Sala’s Gift), and Erin Einhorn (The Pages in Between) In honor of mothers around the globe, this special evening will welcome three authors, all children of Holocaust survivors, as they share selections from their award-winning memoirs. $10, $7 students/seniors, $5 members. 36 Battery Park City, New York, 10280. Jamie Bowers-DeFino, 646-437-4200. Museum of Jewish Heritage - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7 pm. Martin Buber and Martin Luther King, Jr. were two of the foremost spiritual thinkers of our time and among the world’s most influential public figures. Both men were pioneers at breaking down barriers, building theological bridges and raising spiritual and social consciousness. Hear an esteemed panel of scholars discuss these influential public figures, their beliefs and the spiritual concerns of their day. Wednesday, May 11 Start: 7:00 pm Member Fee $: FreeNon-Member Fee $: Free FREE Advance Reservation Required. Call 415.292.1233 415.292.1233 or email arts. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7-8:30 pm. This course will look at the themes and aesthetics of modern Hebrew and Israeli literature. With aspirations of creating an inspiriting involvement with the subjects before us; we hope to provide historical and political context, insight in to the evolution of literary style and expressions, and above all the characteristic ways poets and writers working principally in Israel have addressed the human condition as reflected in their unique circumstances. It is a course that in a short period will be less led than guided, hopefully eliciting everyone's engagement, involvement and excitement for the varied topics and vivid personalities we will certainly encounter. Usually the 1st Wednesday of every month. No charge. RSVP appreciated. Wednesday 11 May 7:00 p. 2031 Third Avenue, seattle, 98121. Suzanne rothenberg, 206 774 2231. Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7-10 pm. The film follows the stories of four survivors of genocide and mass atrocities - Rwanda, Congo, Darfur, and the Holocaust - as they rebuild their lives and become advocates for prevention. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Wed 11 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. Code: T-LS5WS22-01 Price: $40.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 40. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7:30-9 pm. The very beginnings of knowledge in Genesis suggest the conflict between the rational and the religious. Eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was an act of disobedience bringing death. Today, the clash is seen in the tension between science with its emphasis on empirical reason and religion with its recognition of a spiritual reality. Yet, Judaism lauds the use of the intellect through its insistence on the study of Torah above all else. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Wed 11 May, 7:30 pm. The Moscows of Nantucket May 11 - June 12 By Sam Forman Directed by Shirley Serotsky Designed by Dan Covey,Matt Nielson and Deb Sivigny Featuring Clint Brandhagen, James Flanagan, Heather Haney, Bob Rogerson, Susan Rome and Amal Saade Affluent, anxious and at each other’s throats, the Moscows attempt some unusual family bonding over a summer weekend in Nantucket. On the agenda are brisket, booze and a blowout confrontation between competing brothers who’ve avoided each other for years. A fast-paced new American comedy with its heart in Chekhov country, from the author of Helen Hayes Award-nominated The Rise and Fall of Annie Hall. 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, 20036. 202-518-9400. Washington DC Jewish Community Center - [events]
Wed 11 May, 8-11 pm. CTN presents An Evening with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis - Make Every Day Count. Wed. May 11, 8pm at the CTN-Shaarei Tzedek Campus. One of the most inspiring and sought after speakers on the Jewish scene today. Patrons will also be invited to a private reception with Rebbetzin Jungreis. For more information and registration: http://www./jungreis. 773-761-0400 773-761-0400 x207 Location: 2832 Touhy Avenue Chicago, IL 60645 Contact: Sharon Phone: 773-761-0400 Email: sharon. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]
Thursday 12 May 2011
Thu 12 May. Date: May 12, 2011 Contact: Laura Zimmerman Phone: 860-727-6167 860-727-6167 Email: lzimmerman Learn about the best in business and technology that Israel has to offer. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117. Executive Director, 860-235-4571. Mandell Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thu 12 May. May 12, 2011 Bellingham, WA Mount Baker Theater. 229 West 42nd Street, 8th Floor, New York, 10036. 212.869.9275. Parsons Dance - [email][events]
Thu 12 May. Celebrate Israel's birthday with a rare performance by Tzofei Shva -Na, A talented group of Ethiopian-Israeli youth. This event is sponsored by the Friends Of Israel Scouts. Location: 937 Happ Northfield, IL 60093 Contact: Ellen Nathan Phone: 847-528-5738 847-528-5738 Email: Ellen. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 9:30-11:30 am. Jewish Vocational Service and Jewish Child and Family Services, Northbrook office, 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook. This four-week group, held on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. will provide strategies for becoming motivated, staying focused, managing stress and creating a job search action plan. Registration required: Call Roberta Glick at (847) 412-4304 (847) 412-4304 . Location: 300 Revere Drive Northbrook, IL 60062 Contact: Kathy Zook Phone: 847-673-3462 847-673-3462 Email: KathyZooko. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 10 am-12 pm. Building Your Credit. Thursday, May 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Building Your Credit. Are you worried about your credit card debt? Do you need to build or repair your credit history? Do you wonder what your credit score is? Do you want to know how to make your credit card work for you?. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Thu 12 May, 2 pm. Join artist, Archie Granot , for an informal gallery talks focusing on contemporary ketubbot (marriage contracts). This presentation is in conjunction with the exhibition, The Art of Matrimony: Thirty Splendid Marriage Contracts from The Jewish Theological Seminary Library. Free with admission. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. free. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 2 pm. Eisenberg is a composer, vocalist and founder of the musical ensemble Charming Hostess. Thursday, May 12 • 2:00 pm. 3200 California Street, San Francisco, 94118. Michael McKenzie, 415-292-1233. Jewish Community Center of San Franciso - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 5-9 pm. After the 1989 fall of communism, Jewish culture in Poland experienced a remarkable revitalization, from Krakow's Jewish Cultural Festival to the annual literary festival in Warsaw celebrating I.B. Singer, day schools, synagogues, community centers, the Museum of Jewish History in Poland and more. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [more][email][events]
Thu 12 May, 5:30 pm. Friends of the IDF celebrates Israel's 63rd Independence Day with an evening of unique fashions. Hyatt Century City. Maura Chwastyk, 310-305-4063. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Western Region - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 5:30 pm. Happy Hour is from 4-7 p.m. with food starting at $3. At 7 p.m. the theme changes to "Taco Night" with $1 tacos and $4 Margaritas. So come early and stay late. Enjoy great views and great friends. Newport Landing Restaurant, Upstairs Oyster Bar, 503 E. Edgewater, Newport Beach 92661. (949) 675-2373. Event Date: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 (5 days from now) Day/Time: Time: Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to. One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, 92603. Dan Bernstein, 949-435-3400. Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 6:30-8 pm. 20’s + 30’s Business Etiquette: Presenting a more polished Image First impressions are critical. Mastering the nuances of business etiquette, of unspoken communication and subliminal messages help you to distinguish yourself and make you memorable to prospective employers in a positive way. Nancy Wadler is an attorney and holds two Master's degrees from Columbia University. In the course of her career as a legal recruiter, she has developed an expertise in business etiquette. Join her and learn how to create a roadmap for your career. 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. 646-505-5708. 10. JCC in Manhattan - [more][email][events]
Thu 12 May, 7 pm. SJCC Mercer Island “Daughters of Iraq” follows three generations of Jewish women as they journey three places: Iraq in the early 20th Century, the new homeland of Israel, and Seattle. It is the story of love and roots and how the two are forever intertwined. The book won an award from the Iraqi Jewish Union. $5 admission; “Daughters of Iraq” book will be available for discounted price. Seating is limited; reservations are requested. 3801 E. Mercer Way, Seattle, 98040. Dikla Sitar, (206) 232-7115. Stroum Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 7 pm. Repertory: Afternoon of a Faun Music: Claude Debussy Choreography: Jerome Robbins Antique Epigraphs Music: Claude Debussy Choreography: Jerome Robbins Divertimento No. 15 Music: Wolfgang Mozart Choreography: George Balanchine Symphony in Three Movements Music: Igor Stravinsky Choreography: George Balanchine. 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, 02116-6100. 617-695-6950. Boston Ballet - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 7 pm. Martin Johnson is a renowned cheese buyer and the proprietor of The Joy of Cheese. Yes, beer pairs more naturally with cheese than wine does. Explore a variety of beer styles including lagers, pale ales, porters or stouts and lambics, and learn what sort of cheeses match them best and why. Date & Time: Thu, May 12, 2011, 7:00pm Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions Code: T-LP5FW20-02 Price: $40.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Thu 12 May, 7-10 pm. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, join the museum for a screening of Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Gray (Indigo Films, 2011), a first-of-its-kind documentary that reveals the little-known struggles that faced Jewish-Americans both in battle and on the home front during the Civil War. This film reveals an unknown chapter in American history when allegiances during the War Between the States deeply split the Jewish community. 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, 19106. 215 923-3811. 15. National Museum of American Jewish History - [more][email][events]
Thu 12 May, 7-9 pm. Janis Spindel With all of the dates singles go on in the era of Internet dating, standing out as a great date has never been more important. In this new workshop designed for both men and women, learn secrets from American's best-known matchmaker about how to present yourself in the best possible light for a 1st, 2nd … or 10th date. Code: T-LS5WS17-01 Price: $30.00. 1395 Lexington Avenue, Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 30. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]