CALENDAR OF EVENTS
20 November 2008
Holiday boutique
The Evan Lee Ungerleider Foundation will host its annual holiday boutique at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting research for Tay Sachs and other related genetic diseases.
(973) 595-0100
Senior program
Seniors at Cong. Shomrei Torah meet for lunch and a discussion with Sylvia Greenstein, a U.S. Women’s Army Corps World War II veteran. Cost: $5, includes lunch. Checks are payable to Shomrei Torah Senior Program.
Reservations: Varda, (201) 791-0327 or Esther, (201) 791-7785
Holiday boutique
The Evan Lee Ungerleider Foundation will host its annual holiday boutique at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey from 7 to 9 p.m., with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting research for Tay Sachs and other related genetic diseases.
(973) 595-0100
Help for those in recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Jewish Family Service.
Leeor, (201) 704-7785
Kosher gospel
Joshua Nelson, a.k.a. “The Prince of Kosher Gospel,” and his Kosher Gospel Choir perform at Temple Emanu-El. Cantor Israel Singer will also perform with them. Funds raised will support shul programs including the David Taubenfeld (z”l) Kol HaKavod Fund.
(201) 750-9997
Genealogical meeting
The Jewish Genealogical Society of North Jersey hosts “Historical Maps as a Way to See What our Ancestors Saw” at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey. Mike Schwartz explores online maps of late 19th/early 20th century central and Eastern Europe. Members and guests welcome.
Susan, (732) 752-3384, or Judy, (973) 226-7049, or Paul, (845) 357-5567, or http://www.mysite.verizon.net/skobren
Keeping a spiritual journal
Professional writer Alexandra Hanson Harding leads a spiritual journaling workshop at Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel. Free.
(201) 845-7550
Leadership for teens
The Glen Rock Jewish Center offers a leadership training program for 10th- to 12th-graders.
(201) 652-6624 or
Comparative Judaism
Rabbi Dr. Andre Ungar, rabbi emeritus, Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley, begins a two-session class on “Comparative Judaism” at the YJCC in Washington Township, Also Dec. 11. Series costs $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
(201) 666-6610, ext. 222
Gemarra
Rabbi Neil Winkler of Young Israel of Fort Lee leads a Gemarra class on “Maakot.”
(201) 592-1518
Musical meeting
Sisterhood of Cong. Gesher Shalom/JCC of Fort Lee hosts a paid-up membership meeting with a surprise musical, refreshments, and gifts.
Reservations, (201) 947-1735.
Literature and drinks
The JCC in Manhattan hosts a Lit Café for 20s-30s. The monthly group includes guest authors, signings, and discussions. Free.
(646) 505-5708 or http://www.jccmanhattan.org
