Calendar for the week of February 17, 2012
Feb 17 - 23
Yeshiva University
Ring Family Film Festival
“A Lens on Israel: A Society through its Cinema.” The four-part festival will be supplemented by a variety of lectures, workshops and open forums with leading Israeli actors, writers, producers and directors. The highlight of the event is the Feb. 16 screening of “Footnote”—winner of “Best Screenplay” at Cannes and “Best Picture” at the Israeli Ophir Awards, and a nominee for “Best Foreign Language Film” at this year’s Academy Awards. Following the screening, director Joseph Cedar, an observant Jew who won “Best Director” at this year’s Ophir Awards, and actor Lior Ashkenazi will take questions from the audience.
Feb 17 – 18
Music, Meaning and
Spirituality
Oceanside Jewish Center
Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Dr. Elie Holzer, Professor at Bar Ilan University and Founder of Shira Hadasha
Friday, Feb 17 at 5:30 p.m. Singing, Kabbalat Shabbat, Dinner with an Asian flair, dessert, discussion. $18 per adult, children 12 years and under $13. Advance reservations. Saturday, Feb.18, 9 a.m. Shacharit, Torah, Musaf Services. Oceanside Jewish Center is located at 2860 Brower Avenue. For more information and to RSVP, please call the synagogue office at 516-536-6112.
Feb 19
Blood Drive
The Young Israel of Woodmere will be holding a blood drive in the Saul Kaufmann Social Hall on Sunday, February 19th, from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Please help to make this drive a success by coming down to donate blood. Please email yiwoodmere@aol.com with your name and phone number to indicate if you will be donating. Please do not forget to eat and drink plenty of fluids and to bring your ID. Type O donors are especially needed at this time.
Feb 20
Discussion: History of Shilo-From Yeshoshua Bin Nun to Mark Twain
Young Israel of Kew Garden Hills and Congregation “Nof Harim” Eli
Mrs Eliana Passentin, spokeswoman for the Town of Eli will speak. She will be joined by Mr. Koby Elraz, Mayor of the town of Eli and reserve officer in the Golani Brigade, who will speak about political and military strategy of the State of Israel. Presentations, short movies and refreshments will follow. The Young Israel of Kew Garden Hills is located at 7011 150th Street Flushing, NY 11367.
Feb 21 – Mar 27
Torah-based Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
Free weekly introductory class: Free six-week class meets every Tuesday evening at 8:30 pm. Learn about Kabbalistic concepts from a Torah perspective. The class will include a survey of the Jewish mystical tradition from the Biblical era through the Talmudic era, to the classic texts published in the last thousand years and into the modern era. All welcome! Class conducted at the Young Israel of North Bellmore, 2428 Hamilton Road, 11710. Visit yinb.org or call 516-826-0048 for more information.
Feb 21
If you’re in Israel
One Israel Fund
Depart Jerusalem via route 443 through an area that in ancient times was heavily populated by thriving Jewish communities. Visit Modi’in, Kfar Haoranim, Givat Hayekavim, Biblical Tzreda, Yakir, Rechelim and winery. Moshe Ben Baruch, a renowned English speaking guide and teacher of tour guides, will lead this fascinating tour in a new armored bus. The bus will leave promptly at 8:30 am from the parking lot at the bottom of the Liberty Bell Park, located next to the Sonol Gas Station, and return at approximately 6:30 pm. There is an adjacent bus stop for the 4, 18, and 21 bus lines. Cost per day including lunch: $75 adult, $65 children under 12. For reservations and further information:In the US: Ruthie Kohn 516.239.9202 x10·In ISRAEL: Irwin Borvick 054.570.1548 Email to daytrips@oneisraelfund.org or register online at www.oneisraelfund.org/daytrips
Feb 22
HAFTR 5th Annual
Interschool Girls’ Choir competition to benefit Panim el Panim.
The choirs of Central, HAFTR, HANC, Shalhevet and SKA will sing for Israel. The event will be held at HAFTR H.S. located at 635 Central Ave. in Cedarhurst at 7:30 p.m.. Proceeds from ticket sales will support American Friends of Panim el Panim, an organization that teaches members of the IDF and other young Israelis more about their Jewish Identity and helps to bridge the gap between the secular and religious in Israel. Tickets are on sale in the participating high schools. Ticket prices are $10 for students in advance $12 in advance, $15 V.I.P. For information contact Mrs. Rachel Gerstley at HAFTR 516-569-3807 extension 722
Feb 25
HAFTR 34th Annual
Dinner
The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway will be holding its 34th annual dinner at the Sands at Atlantic Beach, Saturday evening, February 25, at 8 p.m. Michelle and Scott Sulzberger are the Guests of Honor, Miriam and Avi Kestenbaum are the Yachad Awardees, and Rabbi Dr. Gilbert Klaperman, Esq. will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. For more information, please contact the business office at 569-3370.
Feb 26
Young Israel of Woodmere NY Giants victory
celebration breakfast
The Fourth official Sol Rybstein Giants victory breakfast will take place iy”h on Sunday morning February 26th at Young Israel of Woodmere, following the 8:30 minyan. Sponsorships appreciated. Please contact Sol at:516 244 4866 for information.
