On the calendar

Sept 2

Bike 4 Friendship

Join our 8 mile bike ride and raise funds for children with special needs. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Five Towns’ Chapter of the Friendship Circle. Bike ride will take place rain or shine. Please wear a bicycle helmet, and bring a chain and lock for use during the fair. Register! Volunteer! Event is being chaired by Shlomie and Rivky Hartstein, Adam and Sarit Kramer and Avi and Chava Popack. Minimum commitment to fundraise is $180. Leaving from Chabad of the Five Towns 74 Maple Ave. in Cedarhurst and riding to Long Beach (Carnival/ Fair at the finish line)

Family ride begins at 12:00 PM,

Ladies/Girls ride begins at 12:15 PM,

Boys Ride begins at 12:30 PM, Friendship Circle children’s bus leaves at 12:35 PM. Please be at Chabad 15 minutes prior to departure

Donate today at www.bike4friendship.org/fivetowns/ Or contact Batsheva at 516-295-2478 x13 or Batsheva@chabad5towns.com

Sept 3

Chabad Welcome Back Family BBQ

Chabad welcomes you back after a summer filled with family & fun. Join us for fantastic food, exciting activities and fabulous fun for all.

$5 per person $36.00 max per family

Chabad, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

Info: 516-295-2478

Sept 4

Fall Open Dinner Meeting

Devora Group of Hewlett Hadassah at Chosen Island, Central Ave, Lawrence

Guest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Feit, M.D., F.A.P.M.

Psychiatry and Women: A Historical Perspective Please note: Men are welcome at this meeting! Hadassah cards will be available for sale…Great raffle prizes Couvert: $40 RSVP Susan Kaye 516 374-6248

Sept 5

Frum Divorce

“Second Chances: A Time for Hope and Renewal” with noted speakers Rabbi Paysach Krohn & Dr. David Pelcovitz Sisu V’Simcha Hall | 4127 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY,8:30 p.m.

Please RSVP, as space is limited For more information,FrumDivorce@gmail.com and FrumDivorce.org

Sept 6, 13 and on

JCC of the Greater Five Towns

Thursday morning Yoga class, 9:15-10:30am on September 6, 13, 20; October 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 & 29; Dec. 6, 13 & 20 - $200/season. This class will take place at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst and will be taught by Miriam Abrahams. For registration information please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222.

Sept 6

Flower Arranging Demonstration

JCC of the Greater Five Towns Rose Edinger , 11am-12pm Learn how to create magnificent floral arrangements suitable for your Yom Tov table; $25. For information please call Sheryl at (516) 569-6733 x 222 or sheryl.wyszkowski@fivetownsjcc.org.

Sept 8

PRE-SELICHOT PROGRAM

Lido Beach Synagogue

Oscar Nominated Israeli Film entitled: “FOOTNOTE” at 10:00 p.m. Discussion will follow Refreshments will be served Selichot Service will follow at 12 midnight Conducted by Cantor Yaakov Roston Lido Beach Synagogue is located at Lido Boulevard and Fairway Road

Sept 8

PRE-SELICHOT PROGRAM

Congregation Beth Sholom, 10:30 p.m.

“G-d on Trial” An extraordinary film of Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz who put G-d on trial in absentia followed by a discussion with Dr. David Pelcovitz

“The Modern Jew: 
Facing Our Spiritual Challenges” Gwendolyn & Joseph Straus Chair in Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. Dr. Pelcovitz also teaches pastoral psychology at RIETS YU & serves as special assistant to the President of YU. Sponsored by Dr. Sherry & Joel Wiener in memory of her brother Neil Steuer k”z & his father Paul Wiener k”z

Followed by SELICHOT WITH CHAZAN JOEL KAPLAN - 12:00AM

Congregation Beth Sholom is located at 390 Broadway in Lawrence.

Sept 10 – 13

The Orthodox Union Department of Community Engagement

and the Life section on the OU website, www.ou.org, will present “Navigate the Back to School Daze” -- a week-long series of webcasts for a national audience by leading Orthodox mental health and rabbinic professionals focusing on how to transition from summer vacation back to the school year. The presentations, during which speakers will also be available for live interaction, will take place at 7:00 p.m. EDT from Monday, September 10 through Thursday, September 13.

The webcasts, coordinated by Hannah Farkas, OU Community Engagement Program Associate, are a component of the OU Community Engagement on-going “Positive Jewish Parenting” programs. Registration is found on the OU Community Engagement webpage, www.oucommunity.org. The webcasts will be featured, and later archived, on the same page.

According to Rabbi Judah Isaacs, OU Director of Community Engagement, “Helping children and parents to transition from the summer months of camp and vacation into the routine of school is always difficult. The OU is providing a unique opportunity for parents and caregivers anywhere around the country to learn tips from experts in an interactive online forum. We encourage parents to join us for an hour each night to strengthen their parenting skills and to feel more confident during the transitional period.”

Topics of discussion throughout the week will include:

·Monday, September 10: “Positive Limit Setting With Our Children”
Rachel Pill, L.C.S.W.

·Tuesday, September 11: “Improve Your Children’s Self-Esteem and Motivate Them to Learn”
Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP

·Wednesday, September 12 “Communicating With Your Child’s School – How to Talk So They Will Listen” Alex Bailey, Ph.D.

·Thursday, September 13 “We’ve Got Ruach, Yes We Do! Transitioning the Spirituality of Summer Experiences into the Home” Rabbi Yaakov Glasser, Regional Director of New Jersey NCSY

Further information can be found on the OU Community Engagement website, or contact Hannah Farkas at hannahf@ou.org or call 212.613.8351.

Sept 13 -14

Bake Sale

EMUNAH’s Annual Rosh Hashanah Bake Sale & Gift Boutique! We are hoping we can count on you, as an amazing baker, friend, and supporter of EMUNAH, to bake 2 items for this event. We are also including kugels and muffins this year !! The bake sale is on Thursday, September 13th, from 1:00pm - 7:00 pm, and Friday September 14th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the home of Nicole Spivak, 801 Keene Lane in Woodsburgh! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE for your help and support!!!!!!!

Sept 16-18

Rosh Hashanah

Come to Chabad and pick up your Holiday Guide

All are welcome regardless of background or affiliation. There will be a Youth Services & program for all children at the Chabad Center, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst.

Place: Services will be held at HAFTR High School, 635 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst

Fee: Suggested donation of $120.00 per adult & $50 per child joining the youth services & program (lunch & snack included) for the High Holidays. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Time: For a complete schedule and times of services please refer to the Holiday Guide

Info: 516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com/seats

Sept 14– Oct. 12

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Merrick/Bellmore/Wantagh presents Tots ‘N Challah:

An exciting Mommy & me program for children ages 0-3 !

Join with your child and other moms/dads in celebrating Shabbat through Challah baking, story, song and art activities! · Knead the dough, Braid the Challah, Judaic Craft, Music and Song

Fridays 10:30-11:30 A.M.

Complimentary First Class! Cost is $25 for 5 week session or $8.00 per class. Includes snack and craft supplies.