http://www.jstandard.com en-us http://www.jstandard.com N/A editor@jstandard.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:42:24 MDT 20 http://www.jstandard.com/articles/4453/1/Calendar friday [july 4] Shabbat in Fair Lawn Temple Avoda in Fair Lawn hosts kabbalat Shabbat services, 6 p.m., followed by a barbecue. Cost: $5 for member families; $10 for non-member families. Reservations, (201) 797-9716. tuesday [july 8] Social program for survivors Café Europa, a social program for Holocaust survivors, meets at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B'nai Israel to see the film "The Lost Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe," 11 a.m. Lunch served. The group is sponsored by Jewish Family & Children's Service of North Jersey and is supported by the Claims Conference and private donations. Transportation can be arranged. Reservations, (973) 595-0111. Concert series in Wayne The 2008 Summer Concert series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne continues with Spatz Donovan's one-man show "Legends of Laughter," 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Sponsored by the Gerrard and Ella Berman Fund. The Tel Aviv Café at the Y offers a soup-to-nuts all-you-can-eat buffet before the show for $7.95. Tickets for the first four shows are $5 each or four for $18. Concerts continue through Aug. 19. (973) 595-0100, ext. 233 or www.ymha-nj.org   Exercise in Bayonne The JCC of Bayonne offers a "strength training," seven-week, 14-session exercise class, 7-8 p.m. Sue Shapiro, (201) 436-6900. Mah jongg The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly begins a five-session mah jongg class through Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $80 for JCC members, $100 for non-members. Additional $8 payable to instructor for card. (201) 569-7900. Summer soul-searching Rabbi Phillip Lieberman of Kehillat Kol HaNeshamah in Englewood begins "Summer Soul-Searching - 6 Rabbis, 6-Psalms," at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, with a discussion on "Psalm 27," 8 p.m. The program with six area rabbis runs through Aug. 12. Co-sponsored by the Living Room at Jewish Family Service of Bergen County. Free. Lynn, (201) 569-7900, ext. 204. wednesday [july 9] Mommy and Me The Gerrard Berman Solomon Schechter Day School of Oakland begins a six-session "Together Time Mommy and Me," 9:30-10:45 a.m. Cost: $35. (201) 337-1111. thursday [july 10] Art exhibit/show The YJCC in Washington Township holds a benefit art exhibit and sale with works by YJCC art students, 7:30-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hearts, Open Homes, for young Israeli teens impacted by terror. Free; light refreshments served. Exhibit runs through Aug. 24. (201) 666-6610, ext. 222. Film screening Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center in Ridgewood screens the award-winning film "Weapons of the Spirit," 7:45 p.m. The film is about the heroic efforts of the people of the French village Le Chambon-sur-Lignon to save 5,000 Jews from the Holocaust. Free, all are welcome. (201) 444-9320. monday [july 14] Permanent weight loss The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne offers "The Secret to Permanent Weight Loss" with Dr. Brad Butler, 7 p.m. (973) 595-0100. tuesday [july 15] Understanding stress Dr. Danielle Rothman of Fort Lee, an Englewood chiropractor, gives a PowerPoint presentation on stress to the Retired Executives and Professionals group at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 11 a.m. Free. All are welcome. (201) 569-7900, ext. 235. Concert series in Wayne The 2008 Summer Concert series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne continues with Lennie Watts' tribute to Barry Manilow "Manilow '73-83," 7 p.m. Doors open at 6. Sponsored by the Gerrard and Ella Berman Fund. The Tel Aviv Café at the Y offers a soup-to-nuts all-you-can-eat buffet before the show for $7.95. Tickets for the first four shows are $5 each or four for $18. Concerts continue through Aug. 19. (973) 595-0100, ext. 233 or www.ymha-nj.org   Summer soul searching "Summer Soul-Searching - 6 Rabbis, 6-Psalms," at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, continues with Rabbi Steve Golden discussing "Psalm 16," 8 p.m. Program runs through Aug. 12. Co-sponsored by the Living Room at Jewish Family Service of Bergen County. Free. Lynn, (201) 569-7900, ext. 204. wednesday [july 16] Reservations for Berkshires trip Reservations are due for the YJCC in Washington Township's daytrip to the Berkshires for seniors on an air-conditioned luxury coach bus on Thursday, Aug. 7. Sites include the Norman Rockwell Museum and Chesterwood Estate & Museum. Lunch is at the historic Red Lion Inn. Cost: $86 for YJCC members; $96 for non-members. Reservations, (201) 666-6610, ext. 263. monday [july 21] Atlantic City trip The Fair Lawn chapter of Hadassah takes a bus trip to Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. A bus will leave the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B'nai Israel, 9:30 a.m. Breakfast is served on the bus. Cost: $28, casino return of $20 plus $5 food voucher. Bring ID and Total Reward card. Varda, (201) 791-0327. Golf outing The YJCC in Washington Township holds its annual Bobbie Berkley YJCC Golf Outing, in memory of golf enthusiast/YJCC supporter Bobbie Berkley, at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest beginning at 10:30 a.m. with brunch. (201) 666-6610, ext. 254. In New York wednesday [july 9] Emerging Jewish artists The Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust hosts an evening with New York's best emerging Jewish artists, hosted by comedian Catie Lazarus, 7 p.m. (646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org   thursday [july 10] Mexican music Sandra Lilia Velasquez leads Pistolera, a foursome that plays Mexican/pop-rock music for the Summernights program at Manhattan's Jewish Museum, 8 p.m. General admission, $15; seniors/students, $12; museum members, $10. Programs continue through July 24. (212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org   wednesday [july 16] Adoption The Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz adoption program holds a workshop, "How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally " at the JCC of Manhattan, 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, 6 p.m. (212) 558-9949 or www.jccany.org   thursday [july 17] Slavic Slavic Soul Party performs for the Summernights program at Manhattan's Jewish Museum, 8 p.m. General admission, $15; seniors/students, $12; museum members, $10. Programs continue through July 24. (212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org   Jewish Standard Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.jstandard.com/articles/4426/1/Calendar friday [june 27] Shabbat in Maywood Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel in Maywood holds kabbalat Shabbat services, 8 p.m. An oneg with ice cream sundaes follows. All are welcome. (201) 845-7550. 'Culture in Context' NJN Public Television hosts a special, "Culture in Context," which includes a segment on Indian embroidery in Jewish sukkahs, 8:30 p.m. The program is based on the re-opening exhibition "Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression" at the newly renovated New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. Rebroadcast on Wednesday, July 2, at 11:30 p.m. www.njn.net   saturday [june 28] Shabbat in Teaneck The Jewish Center of Teaneck offers the "Three 'Cs' - Cholent, Cugel, and Conversation," after Shabbat services that begin at 9 a.m. Rabbi Lawrence Zierler and congregants will discuss "What Are We Voting For - Israel or a President?" (201) 833-0515. sunday [june 29] Art Midrash workshop Bette Birnbaum and Harriet Finck offer an art Midrash workshop, "Art From the Heart," on "The Barren Women in the Hebrew Bible" at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 9:45 a.m. Cost: $40 for JCC members, $50 for non-members, includes texts, art supplies, refreshments. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204. Game day The Clifton Jewish Center hosts game day with board and card games and refreshments, 1 p.m. (973) 772-3131. Book signing The Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale hosts a discussion and book signing with Estelle (Esther) Weinstein Solish, 87, for her new book of short stories, "All About Esther," 2:15 p.m. All are welcome. (201) 666-2370. monday [june 30] Lunch and learn The Point and Counter Point series meets at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne for a discussion with Emily Schuman, "Why the Jews - Reasons for Anti-Semitism, Part II," noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228. Blood drive Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck holds a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services in the hospital's parking lot, 1-6:30 p.m. (800) 933-BLOOD. Support for Orthodox divorced moms A support group for Orthodox divorced mothers meets with social worker Debbie Fox at Jewish Family Service in Teaneck, 7:30 p.m. Laura, (201) 837-9090 or e-mail thelivingroom@jfsbergen.org   Meet-and-greet in Hoboken HudsonJewish meets at a private home in Hoboken for a meet-and-greet, 7:30 p.m. www.hudsonjewish.org   Flower arranging/jewelry party The Chabad Center of Passaic County's Jewish Women's Circle offers a women's program on the art of flower arranging with a designer from New York City and a Silpada jewelry showcase at a private home in Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. (973) 694-6274. Author talk Evelyn Ripp of Tenafly will discuss and sign copies of her memoir "The Abandoned: A Life Apart From Life," about her experiences during the Holocaust, at the Englewood Public Library, 7:30 p.m. (201) 568-2215. Tehillim A women's tehillim group meets at Young Israel of Fort Lee, 8 p.m. (201) 592-1518. tuesday [july 1] Concert series in Wayne The 2008 Summer Concert series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne opens with Greg Purnhagen in "Babalu-cy - A Salute to Desi Arnaz," 7 p.m. (973) 595-0100, ext. 233 or www.ymha-nj.org   wednesday [july 2] Caregivers' support A support group for those caring for the physically frail or those suffering from Alzheimer's disease meets at the Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Shelley Steiner, (201) 784-1414, ext. 5340. Water aerobics in Bayonne The JCC of Bayonne offers a six-week water aerobics for seniors 60+ class, 4-5 p.m. Bill Broderick, (201) 436-6900. 'Culture in Context' NJN Public Television hosts a special, "Culture in Context," which includes a segment on Indian embroidery in Jewish sukkahs, 11:30 p.m. The program is based on the re-opening exhibition "Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression" at the newly renovated New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. www.njn.net   friday [july 4] Shabbat in Fair Lawn Temple Avoda in Fair Lawn hosts kabbalat Shabbat services, 6 p.m., followed by a barbecue. Cost: $5 for member families; $10 for non-member families. Reservations, (201) 797-9716. tuesday [july 8] Mah jongg The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly begins a five-session Mah Jongg class through Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $80 for JCC members, $100 for non-members. Additional $8 payable to instructor for card. (201) 569-7900. wednesday [july 9] Mommy and me The Gerrard Berman Solomon Schechter Day School of Oakland begins a six-session "Together Time Mommy and Me," 9:30 a.m. Cost: $35. (201) 337-1111. In New York sunday [june 29] Crafts for children The Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture offers arts and crafts for July 4, 2-5 p.m. (212) 924-4500 or www.jcllcm.com   Yiddish theater The New Yiddish Rep, a newly formed theater company, presents "The Essence: A Yiddish Theater Dim Sum" at the Community Synagogue, 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $15. www.newyiddishrep.org   tuesday [july 1] Film Manhattan's Jewish Museum screens Maya Zack's film "Mother Economy," a meditation on Holocaust remembrance. Broadcasts of the 19-minute film continue through Oct. 23. (212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org   wednesday [july 2] Donor lunch Reuth Women's Social Service for Israel holds its Diamond Donor lunch at a private home, noon. (212) 751-9255. thursday [july 3] Klezmer/fiddle tunes Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys perform for the Summernights program at Manhattan's Jewish Museum, 8 p.m. General admission, $15; seniors/students, $12; museum members, $10. Programs continue through July 24. (212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org   wednesday [july 9] Emerging Jewish artists The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust hosts an evening with New York's best emerging Jewish artists, hosted by comedian Catie Lazarus, 7 p.m. (646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org   Jewish Standard Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.jstandard.com/articles/4405/1/Calendar FRIDAY [JUNE 20] Tot Shabbat in Washington Township Temple Beth Or in Washington Township offers a tot Shabbat service for families with young children, 6 p.m. An oneg follows. (201) 664-7422. Shabbat in Jersey City Cong. B'nai Jacob in Jersey City hosts a community dinner, 6:30 p.m. E-mail dinner@hudsonjewish.org   Shabbat in Closter Temple Emanu-El in Closter hosts a blue jeans and barbecue kabbalat Shabbat dinner, 6:30 p.m. Services are at 8. (201) 750-9997. Shabbat in Wayne Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne offers a Sabbath of song, 8 p.m., with Rabbi Stephen Wylen and Cantor Charles Romalis. Howard Moroch will receive the George Rafes award, Derek Ridner will be given the Bea Weisberg Memorial scholarship, and Aaron Ploshnick will receive the Marylin Kailo Music and Art scholarship. An oneg follows. (973) 595-6565. Shabbat in Emerson Cong. B'nai Israel in Emerson holds kabbalat Shabbat services outdoors under the stars, 8:30 p.m. (201) 265-2272. SATURDAY [JUNE 21] Tot Shabbat Young Israel of Fort Lee holds tot Shabbat, 9:30 a.m. (201) 592-1518. Shabbat in River Edge Cantor Ronit Josephson leads tot Shabbat for children younger than 6 and their parents at Temple Sholom in River Edge, 9:30 a.m. (201) 489-2463. SUNDAY [JUNE 22] Sigi Laster Breakfast in Teaneck The Jewish Center of Teaneck honors Sigi Laster with its Lev Tov award during a breakfast in his honor, 10 a.m. Cost: $25. Reservations, (201) 833-0515. Unity Day Teaneck celebrates its diversity with a day of family activities, including entertainment, rides, games, Teaneck vendor shopping, ethnic food, and interactive workshops, at Votee Park, noon-8 p.m. Rummage and treasures Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake holds a Rummage & Treasures sale, 1-4 p.m. Also Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesday (bag day), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (201) 391-0801. Dinner Young Israel of Fort Lee holds its annual dinner, 5 p.m. (201) 592-1518. Art in Englewood The Mark Gallery in Englewood hosts a viewing of photo paintings by Hungarian artist Peter Lajtai Langer, whose themes Israel trip meeting The Glen Rock Jewish Center hosts an information session on UJA-NNJ's upcoming "Jersey to Jerusalem 2" trip to Israel, Feb. 14-21, 7 p.m. Eitan, (201) 488-6800, ext. 266 or e-mail eitang@ujannj.org or (201) 652-6624. Dinner with mentalist The YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne will honor Shari Ungerleider at its annual journal dinner, 7:30 p.m. Mentalist Ryan Oaks will perform. Proceeds will benefit the Evan Lee Ungerleider Foundation. Cost: $36. (973) 595-0100, ext. 282. Gemarra Rabbi Neil Winkler of Young Israel of Fort Lee leads a Gemarra class on "Maakot," 7:30 p.m. (201) 592-1518. New Jersey Jews Song writer/raconteur Sid Frank discusses "Famous and Infamous Jews of New Jersey" with the Northern Jersey chapter of the American Jewish Congress at Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments. (201) 791-6914. FRIDAY [JUNE 27] 'Culture in Context' NJN Public Television hosts a special "Culture in Context," including Indian embroidery with Jewish sukkahs, 8:30 p.m. The program is based on the re-opening exhibition "Culture in Context: A Tapestry of Expression" at the newly renovated New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. Rebroadcast on Wednesday, July 2 at 11:30 p.m. www.njn.net   SUNDAY [JUNE 29] Book signing The Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale hosts a discussion and book signing with Estelle (Esther) Weinstein Sollish, 87, for her new book of short stories, "All About Esther," 2:15 p.m. All are welcome. (201) 666-2370. IN NEW YORK SUNDAY [JUNE 22] Crafts for children The Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture offers arts and crafts workshops, 2-5 p.m. Also June 29. (212) 924-4500 or www.jcllcm.com   Yiddish theater The New Yiddish Rep, a newly formed theater company, presents "Eva's Song" at the Community Synagogue, 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $15. "The Essence: A Yiddish Theater Dim Sum" will be performed on June 29. www.newyiddishrep.org TUESDAY [JUNE 24] Music in the afternoon New Beginnings, a group for mature and retired people of all ages, meets for a "musical tour" with Cantor Ira Greenberg at the Jewish Center of Teaneck, 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. The group is sponsored by the Elisabeth Heilbronner Chesed Fund and is directed by Aviva Feldman. Refreshments. Free. (201) 833-0515. WEDNESDAY [JUNE 25] Taste Melton The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, sponsored by UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey offers "A Taste of Melton," a mini-session, at the Jewish Center of Teaneck, 9:30 a.m. (201) 833-0515. Women's book club The Chabad Center of Passaic County in Wayne continues a book club for women with a discussion on "Tevya the Milkman," highlighting Shalom Aleichem, at a private home in Wayne, 8 p.m. (973) 694-6274 or visit www.jewishwayne.com   THURSDAY [JUNE 26] Caregivers support The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information, support, and referrals at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 11 a. m. Free. Vivian, (201) 569-7900, ext. 461. Wine tasting in Jersey City HudsonJewish meets at Liberty Liquor in downtown Jersey City for a kosher wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. www.hudsonjewish.org include Judaism, 6-8 p.m. Reservations, (201) 568-6275 or mark-gallery @optonline.net   Chorus in Tenafly Shirah, the Community Chorus on the Palisades, performs a concert at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, 7 p.m. All are welcome. Cost: $18 for non-members, $15 for members. (201) 569-7900, ext. 235. MONDAY [JUNE 23] Lunch and learn The Point and Counter Point series with Arnold Rogoff meets at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne for an open discussion, noon. Free; bring lunch; coffee and tea will be served. (973) 595-0100, ext. 228 or www.ymha-nj.org   Golf outing Temple Emanu- El of Closter holds a golf outing at the Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, N.Y., 12:30 p.m. (201) 750-9997. Tehillim A women's tehillim group meets at Young Israel of Fort Lee, 8 p.m. (201) 592-1518. Koby Mandell benefit performance The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly offers the New York/New Jersey area debut performance of "The Blessing of a Broken Heart," 8 p.m. Co-sponsored by the JCC with the Israel Programs Center of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey. (201) 569-7900, ext. 204 or www.jccotp.org   Jewish Standard Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.jstandard.com/articles/4207/1/A-community-mourns These are among the many Yom HaShoah programs scheduled in and around the community.   monday [april 28] Holocaust program in Closter The Closter Public Library commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week with activities through May 2. At 4 p.m., Susan Solel will present a children's program, "A Child's View of the Holocaust." (201) 768-4197. tuesday [april 29] Holocaust program in Closter At 3:30 p.m., Ruth Minsky-Sender's book "The Cage" will be discussed, Closter Public Library. For middle school-aged children. wednesday [april 30] Yom HaShoah in Madison The Drew University's Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study in Madison offers a Yom HaShoah commemoration with Holocaust survivors Ina and Jack Polak, the couple portrayed in the 2007 film "Steal a Pencil For Me," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Drew University Baldwin Gymnasium. Free. (973) 408-3600. Jewish Standard Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT