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Cedarhurst - The Eliezer Project is selling Chanukah cards to raise money for the organization, which assists families in economic crisis due to the recession. If you are interested in purchasing cards, please contact Esthy Hersch at 284-2942 or esthy@eliezerproject.org.
Great Neck - The Young Israel of Great Neck and the National Council of Young Israel will present a Chanukah party for Orthodox singles on Sunday, December 6, at 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Young Israel of Great Neck at 236 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. Orthodox singles ages 25-35 are invited to enjoy food, music, and games. All participants must bring photo ID. $36 per person; all proceeds go to tzedakah. To register for the Chanukah party for Orthodox singles, or for more information, call the Young Israel of Great Neck at 516-829-6040, or send an email to office@yign.org.
Woodmere - The Orthodox Union's Department of Community Services in conjunction with Yeshiva University's Center for the Jewish Future will present a communal symposium on "Making Our Tefillot More Meaningful and Personal" featuring Rabbi Moshe Weinberger of Congregation Aish Kodesh, Rabbi Mayer Twersky, Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University, and Rabbi Eli Monsour, of the Sephardic Congregation Bet Yaakob. The symposium will take place Sunday Morning, December 6, from 9:45am to 11:45am at DRS High School, 700 Ibsen Street in Woodmere. Admission is free. This program is part of a National effort to help develop a deeper connection, understanding, and appreciation of our Tefillot. For more information, please contact 212-613-8188.
West Hempstead - On Thursday, December 10, at 8:30 pm, Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier from The Shmuz will give a special lecture in the Young Israel of West Hempstead, 630 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead, on the topic "In Whom Do We Trust," sponsored by the Ackerman family in memory of Rav Efraim Fischel ben Tzvi Hersh z'l - Rabbi Fred Ackerman.
Merrick - Chabad of Merrick will open its Chanukah Wonderland, a project of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, on Sunday, December 13th, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. At the "Clubhouse at the Merrick Park Golf Course," children and adults will experience Chanukah through intriguing hands-on activities and creative arts & crafts like latke making, donut decorating and building menorahs. Cost is $6 per person or $18 per family. Following the Chanukah Wonderland all are welcome to join the "Grand Menorah Car Parade!" at 3:10pm. Led by 2 limousines provided by Executive Limousines & Metro Limousine Service, participants will spread the light of Chanukah as they travel caravan style from the Clubhouse at the Merrick Golf Course to the Merrick LIRR gazebo on Sunrise Highway & Merrick Ave. There they will experience the lighting of The World's Largest Clics Menorah, with live music, Chanukah treats and more. For more information and details, contact Chani at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, (516) 833-3057 or visit www.ChabadJewishLife.org.
Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering "Introduction To Photoshop" on Monday, December 21, 2009, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Learn how to use filters, colorize, crop, resize and reduce red eye. Skills are applicable to all photo programs. To register, please call 569-6733 ext. 222.
ONGOING EVENTS
Far Rockaway - Rabbi Eytan Feiner's Machshavah Shiur in Sifrei Maharal on Chumash and Mo'adim for men and women has resumed. Tuesday evenings from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Congregation Kneseth Israel, 728 Empire Ave., Far Rockaway. For more information call (718) 327-0500 or www.whiteshul.com.
Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers "Kids Corner," a program for special needs children, on Sundays, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A light lunch is provided. For further information please call 516-569-6733, ext. 205.
Stony Brook- Sexual abuse and abduction prevention educational workshops- Parents for Megan's Law and The Crime Victims Center is now offering age appropriate sexual abuse and abduction prevention educational workshops for children, teens and adults. We'll come to your school or community organization. We've educated over 50,000 Long Island children and parents in public and private schools and in community organization! Call our Helpline for more information or to schedule a workshop today (631) 689-2672
Cedarhurst - The Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst holds a Flexible Morning Learning Program Mon. to Thurs. from 10:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. There are shiurim and chavrusas in Chumash, Gemara, Halacha and Chovos Halevavos. Learners may come and go as they please. The Beis Medrash of Cedarhurst is located at 504 W. Broadway (off the corner of W. Broadway and Cedarhurst Ave.) Contact Rabbi Moshe Kaufman at (718) 471-2780 moshehkaufman@gmail.com.
Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is offering a social day program called "Remember When." This program is especially designed for memory enhancement and socialization. The cost includes a full range of therapeutic activities, morning beverage, dessert, and a kosher lunch. Round-trip door-to-door handicapped accessible transportation is available on a limited basis. Registration is limited to first come first serve basis to ensure maximum benefits to each participant. The program runs on a summer schedule and meets at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. For further information call the JCC at 569-6733.
Cedarhurst - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts a Cards and Friendship group from 1-3 PM. Come alone or bring a friend for a fun afternoon at the JCC. Enjoy meeting new people, good conversation and challenging games. Call for fall schedule. For further information, please call Lisa Stern at 569-6733 x209.
Woodmere - The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosts the Come Alive Program at Sons of Israel in Woodmere. This program provides an opportunity for home bound older adults to participate in social, recreational & intellectual activities. Kosher lunch will be provided and door-to-door transportation is available on a limited basis. Call for fall schedule. For further information, please call Mary Sheffield x219 or Linda Balch x211 at 569-6733.
