On the calendar

July 27 and on

Mangano Announces Weekday Golf Specials at Nassau County’s 9-Hole Golf Courses

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that all four of Nassau County’s 9-hole golf courses will be offering a special weekday discount. Conveniently spread around the county park system, Nassau offers residents four executive-level 9 hole golf courses at Cantiague Park, Christopher Morley, North Woodmere, and Bay Park.

“With these lower green fee prices, golfers of all skill levels are invited to continue to enjoy our 9-hole County golf courses at an even more economical and low-cost rate” said Mangano. “Every course provides the perfect setting to enjoy a day of golf.”

The new special rates, which must be purchased in packages of 5 rounds and are valid for weekday play only, are as follows:

Original Price Special Price Savings

Senior/Discount with Leisure Pass

$8.50 $7.50 $5.00

*5 Rounds for $37.50*

Resident Leisure Pass

$15.00 $12.00 $15.00

*5 Rounds for $60.00*

Non-Resident No Leisure Pass

$26.00 $21.00 $25.00

*5 Rounds for $105.00*

For more information regarding Nassau County’s four executive 9-hole golf courses, or the three 18-hole golf courses located in Eisenhower Park, please visit the Nassau County website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks

July 29

Tisha Bav Torah

Marathon in Queens

CHAZAQ, Beth Gavriel, Emet and TorahAnyime Present Tisha B’Av Torah Marathon at the Beth Gavriel Center.

9 AM = Shacharit (Sephardic Nussach)
10:45 AM = R’ Zechariah Wallerstein Video
11:45 AM = R’ Shimon Kessin
12:45 PM = R’ Benzion Shafier 
1:45 PM = R’ Ilan Meirov 
2:30 PM = R’ Eliezer Krohn
3:15 PM = R’ Akiva Rutenberg

4 PM = R’ Israel Itshakov
4:45 PM = R’ Mordechai Kraft

5:30 PM = R’ Igal Haimoff 
6:15 PM = R’ Label Lam 
Mincha 7 PM - Arvit 8 PM
Times & Speakers Subject to Change. Babysitting Service Available, Inquire Within Location: Beth Gavriel Community Center (66 - 35 108th St. Forest Hills NY 11375)


Tisha B’av video

screening

Thousands of Jews in more than 100 communities around the world will join together this Tisha B’Av to view an inspirational video presented byYeshiva University and the Orthodox Union (OU). The video, titled “Making Tisha B’Av Meaningful to Us Today,” is a project of YU’s Center for the Jewish Future (CJF) and the OU, and will be screened in some 250 synagogues across the United States, and internationally in Australia, Canada, Israel, Poland, South Africa and the United Kingdom. For more information on participating synagogues or to request a DVD, visit www.yutorah.org/tishabav/video. Tisha B’Av programming will also include live kinot webcasts featuring Rabbi Weinreb and Rabbi Weil at www.ou.org/tishabav and Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter atwww.yutorah.org/tishabav.  

Tisha B’Av prayer service at UN’s Isaiah Wall

Annual Tisha B’Av mincha with Torah reading at Isaiah Wall at the UN, led by Rabbi Avi Weiss. This year we will memorialize the 11 Israeli athletes slain by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics. First Avenue & 43rd Street, Manhattan New York, NY 10017, 2:00 pm Tisha Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi is located at 391 Oakland Avenue

July 31

Social Justice Beit

Midrash on Mental

Illness and Addiction in the Jewish Community

Join Uri L’Tzedek for a thought-provoking talk and inner look at Mental Illness and Addiction in the Jewish Community with Paula Eiselt, director of the documentary-in-progress FOLLOWING BORUCH and a personal story from Boruch Hoffman, the documentary’s subject. The film’s trailer and an exclusive sneak peak of the film will be shown at this event. 7:00 pm at the Drisha Institute for Jewish Education. ( 37 West 65th Street, 5th floor)

July 31

One Israel Fund Summer Day Trips

“The Northwestern Shomron”- Emek Dotan, where our Egyptian Saga begins with Joseph and his brothers- and the modern sheep farm of Maoz Tzvi.

The Tanach comes to life in this rarely visited, breathtaking region, whose Reichan forest harkens back to the complaints of the tribe of Menashe. In this tour we will meet residents, tour communities, and deepen our knowledge to this meaningful part of the Shomron.

The buses for these trips will leave at 8:30 am from the parking lot at the bottom of Liberty Bell Park (next to the Sonol gas station) and return at 6:30 pm. Cost July 31 for the day including lunch is 60 dollars an adult and 45 dollars a child under 12. For reservations or more information contact www.oneisraelfund.org/daytrips or call Ruthie Kahn (516-239-9202 ext. 10)

Cedarhurst Concert

Andrew J. Parise Park

The American Songbook” Summer Concert

Come to this week’s Tuesday night summer concert under the gazebo at the Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst. The pre-show will begin at 7 pm and will be performed by Magic by the “Boz”. The regular show will begin at 8 pm by the sensational Tony B.

July 31

One Israel Fund Five Towns Summer BBQ

Enjoy great food, awesome award winning wines and a great atmosphere under the stars. What better way to support the bravest citizens of Israel who have made out Heartland flourish again ?! At the home of Gary and Yael Mandel (281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence NY), 8 p.m.

For more information contact Scott@ 516-239-9202, ext 12 or events@oneisraelfund.org.

August 2

Bereavement Group presented by the JCC

The JCC of the Greater Five Town would like to announce the beginning of a Phase I Bereavement Group for the loss of a spouse.  The initial stages of grief can be a painful and lonely time. You are not alone in those feelings and you should not be alone in your grief.  If you are coping with the loss of a spouse please join us at the JCC for support, guidance, information and friendship.  This six week group, facilitated by a certified social worker will begin from 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. at the JCC, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst.  Pre-registration is a must.  For more information please call Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R at (516) 569-6733 x. 224.

August 3

Scholar in residence

Shabbat Nachamu, Young Israel of Woodmere

Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, scholar in residence, speaking Friday nite at Siyum HaShas. On Saturday he will be speaking at the 8:45 minyan on Ikvata DMeshicha: the challenging times that we live in, and at seuda shlishit.

August 2, 16, 23, 30

JCC Yoga Classes

Please join the JCC of the Greater Five Towns for a Thursday morning Yoga class, 9:15-10:30am  - $75.  This class will take place at our Grove Street location and will be taught by Miriam Abrahams.  For registration information please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222.

August 5

Chabad of the Hamptons Summer event!

Join Chabad of the Hamptons, supporters and friends at one of the most anticipated events of the Hamptons season. Featuring the Alumni of the Perlman Music Program. The Perlman Music Program has established itself a leader in its field. The faculty, led by Itzhak Perlman, includes some of the most highly respected and sought-after pedagogues in the world. The evening will include a beautiful concert, cocktail reception, passed hors d’oeuvres, specialty food stations, silent auction and more! All proceeds will benefit the activities of Chabad of the Hamptons and celebrate seven years out East. This event will be $200.00 a person and will take place from 5-7 pm at a beautiful private home in the Hamptons, and the exact address will be announced with payment. For more information or to RSVP www.JewishHamptons.com/reception or email rsvpAugust5@yahoo.com.