CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Event Highlight
 | Local cantors who participated in the mission featured in the film include, from left, Cantors David Perper, Faith Steinsnyder, Ilan Mamber, and Sam Weiss. |
NCM Fathom and Mod Three Productions present “100 Voices: A Journey Home,” on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., in 500 select movie theaters nationwide. Locally the film will be screened at the AMC Garden State 16 in Paramus and the AMC Clifton Commons 16. The two-hour musical documentary highlights “Poland to Israel: A Journey Through Time,” the Cantors Assembly Foundation’s historic mission to Poland and Israel last summer with 70 cantors including local Cantors Sam Weiss of the Jewish Community Center of Paramus, Faith Steinsnyder of The Village Temple in Manhattan and her husband, David Perper of Beth Haverim-Shir Shalom in Mahwah, and Ilan Mamber of Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff. Tickets at participating box offices or www.FathomEvents.com. Trailer at www.100voicesmovie.com.
15 November 2009
Family program
The JCC of Paramus offers Candle Club, a monthly award-winning, pre-k holiday class, focusing on friendship. There will be stories, music, arts and crafts, and refreshments. Free. Coffee and conversation for parents. All welcome.
(201) 262-7733
Maturity expo
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest holds its third annual “Creative Maturity Expo” with presentations by Tory Johnson, author of “Fired to Hired” and workplace contributor on ABC’s “Good Morning America;” psychologist Cynthia R. Green, author of “Brainpower Game Plan: Sharpen Your Memory, Improve Your Concentration & Age-Proof Your Mind and Total Memory Workout: 8 Easy Steps to Maximum Memory Fitness;” and employment seminars and health screenings. For adults 50 and older. Free.
(973) 674-6330, ext. 267 or www.jvsnj.org
Nazi art
Milton Esterow, editor and publisher of ARTnews, will discuss “Restitution: Unfulfilled Promises — and the campaign for the return of artwork stolen by the Nazis during World War II,” at Temple Emanu-El.
(201) 750-9997
Dead Sea Scrolls
Biblical scholar Shalom Paul speaks for the second annual “Food for Thought” Distinguished Speaker series, sponsored by the Fred Emert Memorial Adult Education Fund, at Temple Beth Rishon. Paul will discuss “The Ever Alive Dead Sea Scrolls: Understanding the Bible, Early Judaism and the Birth of Christianity.” His newest book, “A Study Guide to the Bible,” will be available for signing. $10 for members, $15 for non-members; includes a breakfast buffet.
(201) 891-4466 by Nov. 12.
Family portraits
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel holds “Family Portrait Day” with Visual Impressions Photography. Portion of the proceeds benefits the shul.
(201) 791-3337 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Used clothing drive
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey holds a used clothing/accessories collection. Drop off will be at the Y’s entrance. Supports the Y’s Parenting Center.
(973) 595-0100
Operation medicine cabinet
The Teaneck Police Department, along with the New Jersey DEA, Office of the Attorney General, and more than 250 local police departments, participate in “Operation Medicine Cabinet.” Residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets of unwanted prescription medicines and bring them to the police station. No questions asked. Identities protected.
(201) 837-8759 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Toddler program
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley hosts Club Katan focusing on Jewish observances with storytelling, crafts, and songs, for children entering kindergarten in September 2010. Free.
(201) 391-0801
Rising from the ashes
B’yachad, Temple Emeth of Teaneck’s men’s and women’s group, meets for a breakfast discussion, “Can We Rise from the Ashes,” with Rabbi Steven Sirbu. $6.
(201) 833-1322
Toddler program
The sisterhood of Temple Beth Or, as part of the shul’s Holiday Happenings program, offers a Shabbat-themed event with music, stories, crafts, and snacks, for 2- to 6-year-olds and their parents. All are welcome. Free.
(201) 664-7422 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Young family activity
The Young Jewish Families Club of the Jewish Community Center of Paramus offers a kosher dairy lunch, arts & crafts, and playtime in the JCC gym, 11:30 a.m. Tour of the Paramus Rescue Squad at 2:15. Lunch costs $5 per adult, $2.50 for children older than 1.
(201) 262-7691 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Party/catering showcase
Those planning a bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, Sweet 16, or party are welcome to a showcase with party planning professionals, entertainers, caterers, photographers, videographers, florists, and those who sell invitations and favors at the New City Jewish Center. Free. Sponsored in part by the Hidden Valley Club for Families. Other showcases planned on Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.
(908) 665-4165, www.partyshowcases.com or www.thehiddenvalleyclub.com
Art day
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades offers “Family Art Fun Day.”
(201) 408-1489 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Conference for caregivers
Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson, UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, the Claims Conference, and the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades sponsor “Caring for Your Loved One: You Are Not Alone — A Conference for Caregivers,” at UJA-NNJ in Paramus.
Information, IRA – (Information and Referral), (201) 837-9090, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Workshops for families with special-needs children
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades offers a workshop led by Mary Greenfield, “Helping Your Child Deal with Sexuality.”
(201) 408-1489 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Panel discussion
In conjunction with its ongoing art exhibit “Hard Times, Good Times: The Art of Michael Lenson,” the Jewish Museum of New Jersey in Newark presents a panel discussion devoted to Lenson and the Works Progress Administration Art Project, at Cong. Ahavas Sholom. Free off-street parking. Light refreshments. Suggested donation: $10; $5 for students and seniors.
(973) 484-2609 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Art
Teaneck artist Deborah Ugoretz is among the artists displaying her works at the Franklin Street Studios.
Family concert
The Jewish Museum presents The Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show, a concert for families featuring illustrator/songwriter Morgan Taylor.
(212) 423-3337 or www.thejewishmuseum.org
Anne Frank film
Jersey City’s Temple Beth-El, Friends of the Loew’s Jersey Theatre, and the City of Jersey City, sponsor the showing of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” the 50th anniversary screening of the motion picture dramatization. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors older than 65, students with/ID, and children 12 and younger.
(201) 798-6055 or www.loewsjersey.org
Tricky Tray auction
Cong. Beth Sholom hosts a tricky tray auction with more than 150 multi-item baskets. Snacks, soft drinks, dairy dinner, dessert buffet, door prize ticket, five bidding tickets included with $20 admission. Adults only.
(201) 833-2620
Kristallnacht commemoration
The film “60 Years On: From Despair To Joy” is screened and introduced by its director, Clive Gershon, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. This documentary tells the story of 55 men who traveled from their Bergen County homes to the site of the Warsaw Ghetto and the concentration/death camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau, and then to Israel to celebrate Israel’s 60th anniversary using historical and current-day footage. Narrated by Matt Lauer of “The Today Show.” Sponsored by The Martin Perlman & Jo-Ann Hassan Holocaust Education Institute, The Berit and Martin Bernstein Open Forum Endowment Fund, and the Edwin Soforenko Foundation. Co-sponsored by the JCC Israel Connections, Public Affairs, Adult and Judaic departments, and the Center for Israel Engagement of the UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey.
Rabbi Steve Golden, (201) 408-1426 or www.jccotp.org
16 November 2009
Author speaking
Norman Podhoretz discusses his new book, “Why Are Jews Liberal?” (Doubleday, 2009) at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.
(646) 437-4202
Community health event
River Dell Hadassah, in cooperation with the River Edge Public Library, offers “Beyond BRCA 1 and 2: Advancements in the Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer,” presented by Patricia Mazzola, nurse practitioner from the High Risk Breast Cancer Program of the Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnostic Center of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, at the River Edge Library. Free. Dairy refreshments.
(201) 261-1663
Feature film
Jewish singles of all ages from the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly meets at the JCC to see “The Harmonists.” Singles reception at 7 p.m., film begins at 7:30. Harold Chapler introduces the film and leads a discussion afterward. Cost: $4 for JCC members, $6 for non-members.
(201) 569-7900.
Film
“The Case for Israel-Democracy’s Outpost,” a feature-length documentary film with Alan Dershowitz, is screened at Temple Beth El of Northern Valley. Gloria Greenfield, the film’s producer, will lead a question and answer session. Co-sponsored by CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America).
(201) 768-5112 or www.tbenv.org
Feature film
The Treasure Hunting in Film series at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly continues a series of “Twenty-Five Best Films of All Time,” with “The Harmonists.” Harold Chapler introduces the film and leads a discussion afterward. Each film, $5.
(201) 569-7900, ext. 1493
Book discussion
The adult education program at Cong. Shomrei Torah sponsors its monthly Book Club (Sefer Society) with a discussion on Joshua Halberstam’s novel, “A Seat at the Table: A Novel of Forbidden Choices.” Free.
(973) 696-2500 or www.ShomreiTorahWCC.org
Hadassah event
Fair Lawn Hadassah holds a paid-up membership event at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel. Singing group SHIRU NAH, Hebrew for “Let us Sing,” will perform Israeli, Yiddish, and other melodies.
Esther, (201) 791-7785
17 November 2009
Jewish values symposium
This World: The Values Network in conjunction with Yeshiva University hosts “An International Symposium of Jewish Values” with Rabbi Shmuely Boteach, a columnist for this newspaper, Alan Dershowitz, YU President Richard M. Joel, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, Dennis Prager, Marianne Williamson, and other scholars in New York City.
Stories and music
The Gerrard Berman Day School, Solomon Schechter of North Jersey offers “Milk and Cookies Storytime and Music” for preschoolers and their families.
Sylvia Berger, (201) 337-1111 ext. 208, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Klezmer
The David Aaron Trio will perform klezmer music for National Council of Jewish Women, Bergen County section at Temple Emeth in Teaneck. Free for members; $10 for non-members, applicable to membership.
(201) 385-4847 or www.ncjwbcs.org
Cooking webcast
OU Kosher offers a Webcast, “Cooking on Shabbat — A Hot Topic — News & Views about Stews & Brews,” featuring OU Kosher authorities and senior halachic consultants Rabbis Yisroel Belsky and Hershel Schachter.
Making money and doing good things
Jewish business leaders Daniel Lubetzky, Kind Inc. and Peace Works Foundation/One Voice Movement; Nancy Lublin, Dress for Success and Do Something; and Barry Nalebuff, Honest Tea, meet to discuss “Making Money and Doing Good,” moderated by The New York Times’ Andrew Ross Sorkin at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Dance therapy
Miriam Roskin Berger offers an interactive dance therapy workshop at the New Synagogue of Fort Lee. Free.
Reservations, (201) 947-1555
Women’s rosh chodesh
Rabbi Adina Lewittes continues the “Book of Kohellet (Ecclesiastes)” series at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
(201) 408-1426
18 November 2009
Fall turkey/food drive
The JCC of Paramus collects solidly frozen kosher and non-kosher turkeys and non-perishable food in the parking lot. Foods donated to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah. Shop Rite gift certificates welcome.
(201) 262-7691
Jewish values symposium
This World: The Values Network in conjunction with Yeshiva University hosts “An International Symposium of Jewish Values” with Rabbi Shmuely Boteach, a columnist for this newspaper, Alan Dershowitz, YU President Richard M. Joel, Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, Dennis Prager, Marianne Williamson, and other scholars in New York City.
Discussion group
Rabbi Kenneth Stern asks, “What do American Jews Believe?” at Cong. Gesher Shalom/JCC of Fort Lee, during a weekly discussion group. Light refreshments. Free with a small fee for materials.
(201) 947-1735
Alcohol and teens
JACS-Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, and Significant Others presents “Your Life — Your Choice” for teens and parents at the Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism at Temple Beth Or.
(201) 722-0750
Author speaking
Janice Lieberman discusses her book, “Steals and Deals & How to Shop For a Husband: A Consumer Guide to Getting a Great Buy on a Guy,” at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. $8 for JCC members, $10 for non-members. Book sale and signing. Co-sponsored with the James H. Grossmann Memorial Endowment Fund for the Celebration of Jewish Book Month.
Esther, (201) 408-1456
19 November 2009
FDR and the Jews
The Senior Program at Cong. Shomrei Torah meets to hear Marty Albaum discuss “President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Jewish Community” Kosher lunch served. Cost: $5. Checks are payable to Shomrei Torah Senior Program.
Varda, (201) 791-0327 or Esther, (201) 791-7785
Favorite operas
Michael Reingold, assistant director of the Kaplen JCC Thurnauer School of Music, starts a four-session course, “My Favorite Operas,” at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. $40 for JCC members/seniors, $50 for non-members.
(201) 408-1457
Author discussion
The adult education group of the JCC of Paramus offers a bus trip to the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City to hear author Mitch Albom discuss his new book, “Have A Little Faith.” Bus leaves shul at 6 p.m. Bus cost: $15. Pre-registration and photo ID required.
(201) 262-7691
Genealogy group meets
The Jewish Genealogical Society at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey meets to discuss “Organizing Your Genealogy Data.” The Charles & Bessie Goldman Library opens at 7 p.m. for resources and socializing; program begins at 7:30. Refreshments. Free. (973) 595-0100.
Susan, (732) 752-3384, or Judy, (973) 226-7049 or www.mysite.verizon.net/skobren
Nursery open house
Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center in Franklin Lakes holds an open house.
(201) 848-1800
Art in Washington Township
The Pascack Valley chapter of Hadassah meets at the Bergen County YJCC for “Art in Our Backyard.” Program includes works and talks by area artists, including painters Paula Cantor and Marcy Schreier; sculptors Bracha and David Adler; jewelry maker Lisa Price; potter Ray Cooke; photographer Herb Benkel; and textile artists Roz Friedman, Noelle McGuire, and Ann Wang. Some pieces available for sale.
(201) 666-6610
Sisterhood meets
The sisterhood of Cong. Gesher Shalom/JCC of Fort Lee hosts a paid-up membership program with a musical event, “Lincoln Center Comes to Fort Lee.” Guests welcome. Dues can be paid at the door.
(201) 947-1735
Film
The JCC of Paramus continues a “Jewish Film Festival” with the screening of “Sixty-Six.” Cantor Sam Weiss will provide commentary. Free.
(201) 262-7691 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
20 November 2009
Nursery open house
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley holds an open house for its Early Childhood program.
(201) 391-8329
The Book of Exodus
Rabbi Lawrence Troster continues a monthly discussion on the Book of Exodus at the Bergen County YJCC in Washington Township. Fee: $65 for YJCC members, $85 for non-members.
Jill Brown, (201) 666-6610, ext. 222 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers family tot Shabbat kabbalat services for families with toddlers, 5:30 p.m.; a short kabbalat Shabbat service at 7; and regular services at 8.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
Temple Beth El of Northern Valley hosts a family friendly Shabbat service, 7 p.m., preceded by a potluck dinner at 5:45.
Reservations, (201) 768-5112
Shabbat
Temple Beth Or offers a short Shabbat “mispacha” family service for preschoolers through young elementary school children.
(201) 664-7422
Shabbat Across Fair Lawn
The Fair Lawn Jewish Community Council holds its annual Shabbat Across Fair Lawn dinner at Cong. Shomrei Torah, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $54 per couple; $27 for those 13 and older; $13 for children 4-12 years old. Sponsorships welcome, includes listing in program. Reservations required.
(201) 956-5888
Shabbat
The Progressive Havurah hosts kabbalat Shabbat dinner and conversation at a member’s home.
Diane, (201) 797-9148
Shabbat
Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center offers participatory kabbalat Shabbat services, for those 4 to 13-years-old with families. Oneg follows.
(201) 444-9320
Shabbat
Temple Beth Tikvah offers tot Shabbat for those up to age 8 and their families, with stories, songs, parades, and prayers. Attendees should bring candlesticks; candles will be provided. Snacks served at an oneg afterward.
(973) 595-6565 or (973) 696-7310
Shabbat
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley holds its bi-monthly healing service during kabbalat Shabbat services with special readings, rituals, and melodies that address the need for renewed hope.
(201) 391-0801
Shabbat
Temple Beth Rishon holds a musical Shabbat service. Oneg follows.
(201) 891-4466
Shabbat
Temple Emeth holds a musical Shabbat service with the Temple Emeth Band.
(201) 833-1322
21 November 2009
Shabbat
Russell Robinson, the CEO of Jewish National Fund, speaks at Temple Emanu–El during morning services. He will discuss life in Sderot, Israel, the secure indoor recreation center that JNF built so the children there would have a safe place to play, and what people here can do to help.
(201) 750-9997
Shabbat
Rabbi Jarah Greenfield leads a family service for those with children younger than 10 at Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel. Bagel breakfast and songs. Free.
Reservations, (201) 845-7550, ext. 1 or www.rtbi-online.org
Shabbat
Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center holds a “nosh and drash” of Parashat Toldot with congregant Sharon Mosenkis, 9 a.m. Breakfast and Torah study at 10 and services resume at 11.
(201) 444-9320
Shabbat
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel hosts a learners’ minyan for those interested in the Shabbat morning prayer service.
(201) 796-5040
American Idol finalists
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey and Jewish Family Service of North Jersey host their annual gala at the Y. Finalists from “American Idol” will perform. General admission, $50.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 282
Comedy
Temple Beth El hosts a “Night of Jewish Comedy,” 7:45 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $36 for non-members. Dairy dessert.
(201) 342-2045
Israeli dancing
The Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel hosts Israeli dancing with professional dance instruction, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Refreshments. Bring your own kosher liquor. Cost: $18 in advance, $25 at the door.
(201) 796-5040
22 November 2009
Open house/book fair
The Glen Rock Jewish Center offers an open house with a book fair. Israeli author Valerie Farber will discuss her book, “City of Refuge,” at 10.
(201) 652-6624 or www.grjc.org
Book fair
Cong. Adas Emuno in holds its annual book fair with a bake sale in the social hall. Proceeds benefit the religious school.
(201) 592-1712
Holiday boutique/ceramics sale
The Bergen County YJCC in Washington Township holds its annual holiday boutique and sale of handcrafted ceramics items created by professional artists and students in the YJCC’s ceramics classes.
(201) 666-6610, ext. 222
Bazaar
Cong. Shomrei Torah holds a bazaar. Refreshments sold.
Donna, (973) 696-2500 or www.ShomreiTorahWCC.org
Chanukah bash/boutique
Temple Emanu-El hosts a boutique, music by the Bari Koral Band, arts and crafts, and food.
(201) 750-9997
Painting renovation
Bonim Builders of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey meets for a painting project at Friendship House in Hackensack, a non-profit rehabilitation center that offers behavioral health services, vocational training, and employment support for adults and adolescents with all types of disabilities. Volunteers need to be 14 and older.
Genene Kaye, (201) 820-3903 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Pet expo
The Meadowlands Pet Expo is at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow. Educational programs, attractions, petting zoo, pet adoptions, and holiday shopping. Leashed, well-behaved pets welcome. Adults: $12. Children, 11 and younger: $5. Free for those 3 and younger.
(800) 677-4677 or http://www.meadowlandspetexpo.com
Thanksgiving family event
Jewish kiddie rocker ShirLaLa (aka Shira Kline) headlines Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County’s “Thanksgiving Fling!,” to celebrate the meaning of giving thanks. Thanksgiving-themed arts and crafts activities and snacks follow. Part of Sundays@Schechter for families with children 2 to 7 years old. Free.
(201) 262-9898, ext. 203
Holiday boutique
Beth Am Temple holds a gala Holiday Boutique. Vendor tables available. Refreshments sold.
(845) 735-5858
Family program/holiday boutique
Gerrard Berman Day School, Solomon Schechter of North Jersey invites families with young children to a Sababa (Awesome) program with Jeffrey Friedberg and the Bossy Frog Band, 10-11 a.m. Free. There will be a holiday boutique with more than 20 vendors.
Sylvia Berger, (201) 337-1111, ext. 208
Singles brunch
The North Jersey Jewish Singles group (45-60+) at the Clifton Jewish Center hosts a “Bagels and Conversation” brunch with conversation groups, photography workshop, games, and book discussions with a book swap. Cost: $15 at the door.
Martine, (973) 772-3131
NYC trip
The adult education group at the JCC of Paramus hosts a trip to the renovated Eldridge Street Synagogue in New York City. Bus leaves at noon. Cost: $25 per person.
(201) 262-7691
Party/catering showcase
Those planning a bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, Sweet 16, or party, are welcome to a party showcase with party planning professionals, entertainers, caterers, photographers, videographers, florists, and those who sell invitations and favors, at Powerhouse Studios in Paramus. Free. Sponsored in part by the Hidden Valley Club for Families.
(908) 665-4165, www.partyshowcases.com, or www.thehiddenvalleyclub.com
Painting renovation
Bonim Builders of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey meets for a painting project at Friendship House in Hackensack, a non-profit rehabilitation center that offers behavioral health services, vocational training, and employment support for adults and adolescents with all types of disabilities. Volunteers need to be 14 and older.
Genene Kaye, (201) 820-3903 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Tricky Tray
The sisterhood of Cong. Beth Sholom holds its annual Tricky Tray auction, continuing the tradition set by the Elmwood Park Jewish Center sisterhood, which merged with the shul. Cost: $10; includes coffee and cake and raffle tickets.
(201) 797-9321
Schmooze
Singles, 40-59, schmooze with each other and with Jeff and Bruce at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Cost: $4 for JCC members, $6 for non-members.
(201) 569-7900, ext. 460
Interfaith Thanksgiving service
The Progressive Havurah hosts a community interfaith Thanksgiving service at St. Anne Catholic Church.
Diane, (201) 797-9148
Black-Jewish relations
Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker discusses “The Future of Black-Jewish Relations” for Cong. Rinat Yisrael. Moderated by Gary Rosenblatt, editor and publisher of the New York Jewish Week. Sponsored by the shul’s adult education committee.
(201) 837-2795
Challah baking
The Women’s Circle at Bris Avrohom of meets for “Loaves of Love,” challah baking to commemorate the first yahrzeit of Rivka Holtzberg, the chabad emissary to Mumbai who, with her husband Gavriel, was murdered by terrorists.
Elke Zaltzman, (201) 791-7200 or http://www.JewishFairLawn.org
Women’s book club
The Chabad Center of Passaic County continues a book club for women with a discussion on Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’ novel, “Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society,” at a private home in Wayne. Dessert served.
(973) 694-6274 or www.jewishwayne.com
23 November 2009
Holiday boutique/ceramics sale
The Bergen County YJCC in Washington Township holds its annual holiday boutique and sale of handcrafted ceramics items created by professional artists and students in the YJCC’s ceramics classes.
(201) 666-6610, ext. 222
Bazaar
Cong. Shomrei Torah holds a bazaar. Refreshments sold.
Donna, (973) 696-2500 or www.ShomreiTorahWCC.org
24 November 2009
Chanukah store opens
The Chabad Center of Passaic County hosts the grand re-opening of its Chanukah Wonderland Store in the Wedgewood Shopping Center (formerly the T-Bowl Shopping Center).
(973) 694-6274 or visit http://www.Jewishwayne.com
School open house
The Hebrew Academy Yeshiva Day School holds an open house.
Shternie Perline, (845) 634-0951 or http://www.thehebrewacademy.org
25 November 2009
Blood drive
Holy Name Hospital holds a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services in the bloodmobile in the hospital parking lot.
(800) 933-BLOOD
Battle of the bands
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey hosts “Turkey and Mosh Potato Fest II,” with local and touring rock ‘n’ roll bands performing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 Cost: $10.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 27
Interfaith service
The Glen Rock Jewish Center hosts a Thanksgiving eve interfaith participatory service, arranged by the religious communities of Glen Rock, 8 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items and/or a monetary donation for the less fortunate.
(201) 652-6624
29 November 2009
Israel and the Mideast
Major General (Res.) Uzi Dayan gives an update on the current situation in Israel and the Middle East for Jewish National Fund at a private home in Tenafly. Dayan is past national security adviser, chair of the Forum for National Responsibility, president of the Zionist Council in Israel, and founding chair of the annual Israel Conference for Social and Economic Policy in Sderot.
Talia Tzour, JNF Israel Emissary, (201) 421-6600 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Cantorial concert
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades hosts a cantorial concert, “The Whole World is a Jewish Stage.” Cantors include Caitlin Bromberg, Temple Israel & JCC in Ridgewood; Estelle Epstein, Cong. Beth Sholom, Teaneck; Cantor Regina Lambert-Hayut, Temple Beth Or, Washington Township; Ilan Mamber, Temple Beth Rishon, Wyckoff; Leonard Mandel, Cong. B’nai Israel, Emerson; David Porper and Faith Steinsnyder, Beth Haverim-Shir Shalom, Mahwah; and Sam Weiss, JCC of Paramus.
(201) 408-1426
Chanukah boutique/children’s shows
Atara, the sisterhood of Cong. Keter Torah, hosts a Chanukah vendor “Mini Mall,” and children’s entertainment by Jay Jay the Balloon Guy and a bubble show, 4-5:30. Cost: $7 per child in advance; $9 at the door. Food sold after the show.
(201) 907-0180 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Argentina trip meeting
Rabbi Adina Lewittes of Sha’ar Communities and www.TravelJewish.com hold an informational meeting about their upcoming trip to Argentina, March 9 to 18, 7:30 p.m.
Location information, (917) 412-2639, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or www.shaarcommunities.org
30 November 2009
Evangelical Christian movement
The Jewish Community Relations Council of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey with the CRCs of the MetroWest and Central New Jersey federations sponsor the second program in a two-part series on “The Pro-Israel Evangelical Christian Movement — What Is The Agenda?” at Temple Beth Shalom. Rev. Dr. Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles Wings, an international ministry community that has been building support for Israel in the Christian world for many years, is the guest speaker. Coffee and refreshments. Free.
(973) 929-3064
Warsaw Ghetto lecture
Samuel Kassow, historian, award-winning author, and Holocaust scholar, discusses “History and Catastrophe: The Secret Archives of the Warsaw Ghetto” for the Holocaust Resource Center at Kean University’s Wilkins Theatre.
