Jewish Star calendar
Thursday, Oct. 31
Lunch & Learn
With Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of Young Israel of Woodmere. Weekly at Traditions Restaurant, 302 Central Avenue, off Rockaway Blvd., Lawrence. 12:30-1:30 pm. Buy a $12 lunch, eat and learn. Alan Stern 516-398-3094.
Farbrengen at 5T Chabad
Five Towns Chabad marks the birthday of the Rebbe Rashad. Men only. 8:15 pm. 74 Maple Ave., Cedarhurst. 516-295-2478.
Friday Nov. 1
OU exec at Irving Place
Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Steven Weil leads an OU Weekend at the Irving Place Minyan, including a talk at the Oneg Shabbat. 111 Irving Place, Woodmere. 212-613-8318.
Brooklyn Heights event
A Shabbaton at the Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn Heights features Marc Michael Epstein on “My [Father’s] Name is Asher Lev: Reflections on Art and ‘Ultra-Orthodoxy’.” Congregation B’nai Avraham, 111 Remsen St., Brooklyn. Services 5:30 pm, dinner and lecture 6:30. $30. 718-596-4840 ext. 11.
Saturday, Nov. 2
OU exec at Irving Place
Orthodox Union Executive Vice President Rabbi Steven Weil continues the OU Weekend at the Irving Place Minyan with a talk after morning services on “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus — The Orthodox Version.” After Mincha, he will address “The Light at The End of the Tunnel — Solutions and Opportunities in the Tuition Crisis.” 111 Irving Place, Woodmere. 212-613-8318.
Music on 92nd St
Pianist Jonathan Biss and his mother, violinist
Miriam Fried,in a program of violin and piano sonatas of Janáek, Schumann and Beethoven. Fried is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent violinists. 8 pm. Tickets from $35. Call 212 415-5500. 92nd Street Y, Manhattan.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Kristallnacht event
Commemoration at Long Beach City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 West Chester St. Keynote by Werner Reich. 1 pm. Sponsored by Holocaust Memorial Committee of Long Island.
Art on Lower East Side
Shoshanah Brombacher opens “Colors of Chanukah: The Art of Shoshanah Brombacher,” with a presentation of her works.1:30 pm; part of the all-day Fifth Jewish Heritage Festival. Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center, 400 Grand Street, between Clinton and Suffolk streets.
Jewish Heritage Festival
A day-long exploration of the Lower East Side’s Jewish history, including walking tours, vintage goods benefit sale, and “Gals From the Hood.”. Day begins at 10:45 AM at the LESJC Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center, 400 Grand Street, between Clinton and Suffolk streets. Admission for all tours is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors; children age 8 and under tour free. Visit nycjewishtours.org/calendar.htm#101313.
New Hyde Pk blood drive
Sponsored by six Eastern Queens and Nassau County synagogues. 9 am to 2:15 pm. Young Israel of New Hyde Park, 264-15 77th Ave. People between 16 and 76 years, in good health, who weigh at least 110 pounds, may donate (people under 17 must have written parental permission to donate). Donors must bring identification that shows their signature and/or photo. Donors will be served brunch and free babysitting is available. Reservations are not necessary, but to reserve a specific time, call Joseph Varon in the evening at 718-552-6449.
Monday, Nov. 4
Election eve
Agudath Israel Pre-Election Legislative Breakfast. Featuring Benjamin M. Lawsky, NYS Superintendent of Financial Services, speaking on “New York Banking Law and Enforcing Iran Sanctions,” and former CIA Director James Woolsey on “Security Issues in the Middle East and the Role of Democracies.” 8 am. Downtown Association, 60 Pine St, Manhattan. Pre-registration required: http://conta.cc/19x2IxR
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day
The Matriarchs
Continuing discussion of our matriarchs. JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. $15. Contact, Rachayle Deutsch at (516)569-6733 ext. 222, rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org.
Women only
Rebbetzin Weinberger’s shiur for women. 11 am. Aish Kodesh, 894 Woodmere Place, Woodmere. 516-374-8596.
History of anti-Zionism
Weekly series with Rabbi Evan Hoffman of Congregation Anshe Sholom in New Rochelle explores the meaning of anti-Zionism. Historically, it manifested itself in many different forms and among a wide range of groups including Christians, Muslims, assimilationist Jews, Reform Jews and ultra-Orthodox Jews. Free. 8:15 pm. Young Israel of Woodmere, 859 Peninsula Blvd., Woodmere. YIWoodmere.
Wedneday, Nov. 6
Jewish medical
“Life in the Balance: Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical Dilemmas,” Chabad of Roslyn. 8–9:30 pm. 75 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights. Call for price, 516-484-3500.
Judaism and modernity
Judaism’s relevance in modern life is explored in this month’s Torah studies series, each Tuesday night with Rabbi Shimon Kramer. Open to all regardless of levels of Jewish knowledge. Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 2174 Hewlett Ave #101. 8–9 pm. Free (textbook $18). For info call Chaya at 516-833-3057.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Kristallnacht remembered
Queens Jewish Community Council and Young Israel of Hillcreast commemorate the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Featuring the celebrated film “Nicky’s Family,” the story of Nicholas Winston who saved 677 Jewish children from the Nazis and kept it a secret for 50 years until his wife discovered in the attic of their home a suitcase with photographs and documents of the children he saved. He was knighted by the Queen of England for this heroic act. Sir Nicholas Winston is still alive, at the age of 104. 7:30 pm. Free. Young Israel of Hillcrest, 169-07 Jewel Ave., Flushing. 718-544-9033 or 718-969-2990.
Lesson in deception
Scholar in Residence at Congregation Beth Shalom: Rabbi David Fohrman, senior editor and writer for ArtScroll’s Schottenstein edition of the Talmud, formerly a teacher of Biblical themes at Johns Hopkins University, and author of “The Beast that Crouches at the Door.” Drasha, “Yakov & Esau: How to teach a story of deception to your children,” 11 am. “A Jewish Voldemort? Acher: The Rabbi Who Would Not be Named,” 4 pm. 390 Broadway, Lawrence. 516-569-3600.
Monday, Nov. 11
Chanukah mall
Featuring vendors, raffles and delicious food one year after Hurricane Sandy’s wrath. 6:30–9:30 pm. Young Israel of Long Beach, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Ilana Austin, 516-897-3025.
Amazing woman
Young Israel of Oceanside presents “An Israeli Story of Overcoming Adversity.” Cheryl Mandel, mother of Lt. Daniel Mandel z”l, tells of her son’s death in battle in 2003 just before Pesach. Daniel’s charismatic personality lives on as his life and death continue to influence and inspire communities around the globe. Event sponsored by OneFamilyTogether.org. 7:45 pm. 150 Waukena Avenue, Oceanside,
Wednesday, Nov. 20
JCRC holiday party
Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island event features “Four Artists Exploring Identity”— Stanley L. Covington Jr. (African-American), Paul Koker (Jewish), Lisbeh Herrera (Latino) and Manu Kaur Saluja (Sikh). $18 ($25 at door). 6:30–8:30 pm. Chelsea Mansion, 34 Muttontown Lane, East Norwich. 516-677-1866 or NewmanD@jcrcli.org.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Ohel gala
44th Ohel gala honors Chani and Jay Kestenbaum. NY Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, Manhattan. Reception, 5 pm. Gala, 6 pm. For tickets and journal ads, call 718-972-9338.
Sunday, Dec. 1
‘Delancey to Doughnuts’
Walking tour of the historic downtown New York neighborhood explores four longtime Lower East Side institutions and the role they each played in shaping the area’s Jewish culture. Brzezan. $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. Pre-registration is recommended at lesjc.org/calendar.htm#120113 or by calling 212-374-4100. Tour meets at the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center, 400 Grand St., at 10:45 am.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
The Matriarchs
Discussion of our Matriarchs continues with “Rachel and Leah: Two Sisters, Two Wives, One Husband,” led by speaker Michal Horowitz. An ongoing series at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. 11:30 am–12:30 pm. $15. Contact, Rachayle Deutsch at (516)569-6733 ext. 222, rachayle.deutsch@fivetownsjcc.org.
