Calendar of Events May 22 through July 27

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Saturday May 23

SHAVUOT LEARNING. Click here for a list of all-night learning at several local shuls.

Sunday May 24

TEN COMMANDMENTS ICE CREAM follows reading at 11 am. Chabad of the Five Towns, 74 Maple Ave, Cedarhurst. 516-295-2478.

SHAVUOT ICE CREAM PARTY and dairy buffet with Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh. Preceded by a reading of the Ten Commandments. 5:30 pm. At home of Rabbi and Mrs. Kramer, 2083 Seneca Gate, Merrick. 516-833-305.

Tuesday May 26

ART KIBBUTZ offers a shared, multidisciplinary space where artists can experience a retreat-like residency. Through Sept 10. Governor’s Island. artkibbutzny@gmail.com

Wednesday May 27

FIDF ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT to benefit the soldiers of the IDF. Saluting our community’s active duty lone soldiers with master of ceremonies Ben Brafman, Esq. 7 pm. Sephardic Temple, 775 Branch Blvd, Cedarhurst. 646-274-9661, Deborah.Sason@fidf.org

Sunday May 31

CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE. New this year is a one mile run along Fifth Ave prior to the parade. The creative theme for marching groups is “Israel Imagines!” 11 am to 4 pm. Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th streets, Manhattan. 212-843-9381, MStouber@rubenstein.com

ISRAEL DAY CONCERT: Let your voices be heard! This year’s concert is dedicated to the memory of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrach HY’D. Remarks from Gov. Mike Huckabee, MK Danny Danon, former UN Amb. John Balton, and others. Performances by Gad Elbaz, Alex Clare, LIPA!, Shloime Dachs and more. Free admission. 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm. SummerStage in Central Park (enter Park at Fifth Avenue and 72 Street), Manhattan. 917-650-5623

CELEBRATE ISRAEL FESTIVAL intended for New Yorkers of all faiths, ethnicities, and walks of life. $5 to $15. 2 to 7 pm. Pier 94 off West Side Highway, Manhattan. 212-362-1307.

Monday June 1

BETWEEN THE COVERS book club discusses of “The Children Act” by Ian McEwan. 1:30 pm to 3 pm. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside. Corey Katz, Director of Adult Services, 516-634-4151, ckatz@friedbergjcc.org

Thursday June 4

LUNCH & LEARN with Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of YI Woodmere. Traditions Restaurant, 302 Central Ave, Lawrence. 12:30 to 1:30 pm. $12 lunch. 516-398-3094.Sunday June 7

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