Calendar for the week of July 15, 2011

July 14-15, 17
Book Music and Movie Fair
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF WEST HEMPSTEAD, located at 711 Dogwood Avenue in West Hempstead, will be hosting a Book, Music and Movie Fair. The fair begins on July 14 with a preview sale from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a $5 admission charge for the first two hours. Admission is free following this and on all the dates of the event. The fair runs until 5 p.m. on all dates. Dor more information, contact 516-481-7448.

July 16
The Roots of Tisha b’Av
YOUNG ISRAEL OF LAWRENCE-CEDARHURST, located at 8 Spruce Street in Cedarhurst, is hosting Rabbi David Fohrman, who will speak on the topic of Moshe, the Rock, and the Spies- the Roots of Tisha b’Av, as the Three Weeks of mourning approach. The lecture begins at 5 p.m. and is sponsored by Easther & Nachman Goodman in memory of heir fathers. For more information, contact 516-569-3324

July 17
Formula for a successful relationship
CHAZAQ is hosting noted lecturer Rabbi Label Lam at Congregation Beth Gavriel, located at 66-35 108 Street in Forest Hills. Rabbi Lam is the co-founder of the Monsey-based Foundations for Jewish Learning. He will be speaking on strategies for successful relationships. Refreshments will be served at this free public event, which begins at 8:15 p.m. For more information, contact 917-617-3636

NYC Schlep
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICAL CENTER is holding its first annual 5K run/walk in Manhattan’s Battery Park, raising funds for breast cancer treatment and fellowships at the Rabin Medical Center in Israel. The cost for adults is $26. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. To register or donate, contact 212-279-2522 or email afrmc@afrmc.org

July 18
The key to shalom
CONGREGATION SHAARAY TEFILA, located at 25 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, is hosting Rabbi Jonathan Rietti, who will speak on the keys to peace within family relationships. The event is part of the larger Mishmeres HaSholom initiative that promotes the study of shmiras halashon. Rabbi Rietti is a senior lecturer at the Gateways organization and director of teacher training at Mishkan Yecheskel. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $18. For more information, contact cr@hasholom.org

Mid-age singles meeting