On the calendar

Posted Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:00 am

Kulanu students Ralph and Matis baking puzzle cookies that were later sold along with autism puzzle ribbons. Students attached a puzzle label explaining what autism is in front of the Kulanu Center for Special Services. Puzzle pieces, the symbol adopted by the autism awareness month project.

Courtesy of Kulanu

Apr 26

NYS Senator Dean

Skelos’ Career Fair

Rockville Centre Recreation Center

111 N. Oceanside Road,

9 AM –1 PM

For more information call: 516 766-8383

Apr 28

Chabad’s 18th Annual Lag B’Omer festivities

in Andrew J. Parise Park (formerly Cedarhurst Park), corner of Cedarhurst and Summit Avenues. On Sunday, April 28, from 5:30-8:00 pm, celebrate the break from Omer restrictions as a community.

Chabad brings out all the stops each year to bring everyone together for a day of unity. Archery, bonfire, races, bubble bonanza will all surely delight young and old. Meanwhile, they have added more attractions. The Amazing Skywriters Trampoline Show will amaze and delight audiences of all ages with their mind-boggling artistry and athleticism. This show will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Food will be available for purchase.

There will be a recitation of Torah verses by the children and a prayer dedicated to peace and harmony in Israel and the world at large.

Thank you to our sponsors Azamra DJ, Carlos and Gabby’s, Gourmet Glatt, Haskel Trading (in the merit of a speedy recovery for Binyomin Zeev HaKohen ben Sharrone Rivka) and Party Source, for sponsoring this year’s extravaganza. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call (516) 295-2478

Thank you to the Lawrence-Cedarhurst volunteer firefighters, the auxiliary police, the Village of Cedarhurst and Mayor Andrew J. Parise for all their help with the Lag B’Omer festivities.

A Magic Carpet Ride: Celebrating the Jews of Yemen

at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

New York, NY— On Sunday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will present A Magic Carpet Ride: Celebrating the Jews of Yemen, an afternoon that will feature the Sephardic rhythms of the band Asefa and a taste of the distinctive cuisine of the Jews of Yemen.

A century ago, approximately 50,000 Jews lived and thrived in Yemen. While that population has all but vanished, the Jews of Yemen were well known for their special traditions, customs, ceremonies, art, music, and dance. Many of these unique traditions are still celebrated and practiced today in Israel and the United States.

Tickets are $18, $15 for students/seniors, $12 for members. Tickets are available online at www.mjhnyc.org or by calling the Museum box office at 646.437.4202.

May 1

Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS),

an affiliate of Yeshiva University, will honor dedicated leaders and educators of the Jewish community at its Annual Gala Evening of Tribute on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at The Grand Hyatt in New York City. Honorees include Rabbi Hyman (Hy) and Ann Arbesfeld, Etz Chaim Award; Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Guest of Honor; and Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, Distinguished Rabbinic Leadership Award.

JCC of Greater Five Towns Annual Dinner

at Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst at 6:30 PM. Contact Debbie Averbach at 516 569-6733

Movie Night, Wednesday, May 1st, 8 PM

Elmont Jewish Center, 500 Elmont Road

“Broadway Musicals. A Jewish Legacy”—The unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. Free. For more information call: 516 488-1616 or 437-6950.

South Nassau Hospital Offers Parent-Child Education

Classes and Support Groups

The following classes will be held in May 2013:

Wednesday, May 1

Prepared Childbirth Class, 7-9pm

All classes unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Parent/Child Education Classroom located at 2277 Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor in Baldwin. For more information, or to register for classes please call (516) 377-5310.

May 2

North Shore Hebrew Academy Annual Journal Dinner at Citi Field.

6:15 PM. Contact: Mr. Arnie Flatow 516 487-8687 x2

May 5

The Circle of Life: considering the ethical and halakhic parameters of caring for aging parents.

Panel discussion with questions and answers. Light refreshments. Sunday, May 5th, 10 AM to noon. Young Israel of Woodmere, 859 Peninsula Boulevard, Woodmere.

Panelists: Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, Rabbi Dr. Richard Weiss.

For more information contact: yulongisland@yu.edu.

91st Annual Dinner of Agudath Israel of America

on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Hilton New York.

For more information contact the dinner office at: 212 797-8177.

Kevin O’ Keefe’s One-Man Circus in-a- Suitcase at Kulanu

Five Towns Community Chest and friends brings the Circus to The Five Towns! Take a break from your usual routine and come out and see Kevin O’ Keefe’s One-Man Circus in-a- Suitcase, an enthralling whimsical celebration of the imagination sure to please the entire family.

Can you imagine an entire circus appearing out of a small suitcase? Kevin’s marvelous story about a man who wants to run away to the circus and ability to include the audience in his show makes this one unique and outstanding performance!

One critic says, “I can’t recall when I last saw so many beaming faces lighting up!”

Kevin’s “Circus Minimums” has appeared on NBC, ABC, Fox and hundreds of stages around the world. This production is brought to you by several service agencies of your community: The Peninsula Counseling Center Children’s Services, Let all the Children Play, and The Five Towns Community Chest. On Sunday Kulanu and The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns are also joining in on the fun.

Our children will enjoy the laughter thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, The Altheim Family, The Dime Bank, Gourmet Glatt, The Kellner Family, The Scharf Family, The Zisman Family, Warren Levi Karate, Rolling River Day Camp, The Nassau Herald and The Jewish Star.

Show times are: Sunday, May 5th at 11am and 1pm at Kulanu Advanced tickets: $5 per child/ $10 per adult Tickets at the Door: $10 per child/ $15 per adult. For reservations and to purchase tickets please call 516-374-5800

All proceeds will benefit the participating service organizations serving our community.

May 12

Young Israel of Woodmere 53rd Anniversary Dinner

The Sands in Atlantic Beach

Buffet Dinner at 6:30 PM

Program followed by dessert at 8:15 PM

May 21

Midreshet Shalhevet High School for Girls 4th Annual Scholarship Dinner

Tuesday, May 21st, 12th of Sivan

Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, North Woodmere

Reception 7 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM

For more information call: 516 234-3233 or email: Eyegent@optonline.net