On the calendar

June 1

and 2

Joseph Gitler

(founder of Leket Israel)

speaking at Congregation Beth Sholom

Mr. Gitler will be speaking at Congregation Beth Sholom on Friday night and Shabbat morning at various minyanim. He will also be giving a talk at Young Israel Lawrence Cedarhurst’s Seudah Shlishit. On the eve of the Celebrate Israel Parade, it is an especially fitting time for Joseph to educate the community as to the current situation of poverty and hunger in Israel and how Leket Israel is facing this growing crisis every day. Leket Israel works to alleviate the problem of nutritional insecurity among the growing numbers of Israel’s poor. Food that would otherwise have gone to waste is redistributed by nearly 300 nonprofit organizations.

June 3

CPR AND AED

Certification Course

(For Women)

This event will teach emergency care to young mothers. A short video clip will be shown and Malky Tropper, a successful EMT, is holding the event. Space is limited, so all interested women must RSVP to rivkalock@gmail.com. The event will take place at 7:30 pm in the Shor Yosuv Dining Hall (1 Cedar Lawn Ave., Lawrence) This event costs 25 dollars.

Israel Day Parade in

Central Park

This parade has been an annual event in New York since its first year in 1964. It draws people of all ages from Jewish schools and synagogues, and a variety of other organizations. The parade is a chance for the New York Jewish community to show their pride and support. It should not be missed! The parade will start at 11 am and go until 4 pm. The route of the parade is Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th streets.

19th Annual free Concert in Central Park

Come outside and enjoy the nice weather! Join us for a fun concert in the heart of NYC! Last year, more than 20,000 people attended this same concert. This event is in honor of the 44th anniversary of the miracle of the Six-Day War and the re-unification of Jerusalem. It will be held on Central Park’s summer stage. (Central Park S & 7th Ave New York, NY 10019)

Summer Scholarship Breakfast

Project Extreme is holding a scholarship breakfast, aimed at helping teens at risk. The breakfast will take place at 9:30 am at the home of Michael and Michelle Edery, on 22 Meadow Lane, in Lawrence, New York. Guest speaker will be Rabbi Yaakov Feitman.

June 4

Spring Luncheon

This spring luncheon is dedicated to honoring our many supporters of Emunah of America.Amongst those being honored are women from the Five Towns community; Lisa Zaslowsky, her daughter Amanda Miller, Lisa Reich and her mother, Roaslie Reich. Guest speaker Sandra E. Rapoport will be attending, as well as another special guest from Israel, Noa Attias. The luncheon will be at 11:30 am in the Prince George Ballroom on 15 East 27 Street in New York City. For information and reservations, call 212-564-9045 ext 306.

Friendship Circle-Evening of Volunteer Recognition

This event is dedicated to honoring our helpful Friendship Circle volunteers. At 7 pm, there will be a salad bar and dairy dessert reception. At 7:30 pm, the awards ceremony will begin, and at 8:30 pm, Dimitriy Salita, an accomplished pro boxer and observant Jew, will speak. The event will take place at the Chabad on 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst. The charge for this event is $50.00. Info: Call 516-295-2478* 13 or Email Batsheva@chabad5towns.com

June 5

Chai Lifeline 2012

Awards Dinner

Chai Lifeline is an organization committed to helping children around the globe with life threatening illnesses. Please join us for a very special evening that brings hope and help to Chai Lifeline’s children and families around the world. The reception will take place at 6 pm and the dinner will be at 7:15 pm. The event will take place at the Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York)

June 6

Young Israel of Hewlett Dessert Reception

Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? If so, come to this event and eat some yummy dessert while Dr. Ausubel, a physician and author, will be speaking about his 3,000 year journey of tracing his ancestors! The dessert reception is located at the Young Israel of Hewlett. (1 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett) The speaker is from the UJA sponsors.

Ongoing

Calling all Song Birds

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 270 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts a choir for seniors every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for a joyful hour of singing with choir master Zvi Klein.

We sing songs in all languages and we perform for local venues.  There is a $5.00 optional contribution requested per session.  For information please call Sheryl at 516-569-6733 x222.

Movement class for

special needs

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers “Movement with Mary Moshos,” a class for children with special needs ages 5 and up, designed to enhance interaction with the environment through work with music, bubbles, and various textures.  Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.  12 sessions/$240.  Please call Sharona Arbeit at 516-569-6733 x218 for more information.

Recession impact group

JCC OF THE GREATER FIVE TOWNS is sponsoring a support group for those affected by the recession. The group meets on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Israel, located at 140 Central Avenue in Lawrence. This group is part of the UJA-Federation’s Connect to Care initiative. For more information call Talia Rapps at 516-569-6733 x213.