On the Calendar

April 19

Yom Hashoah

Commemoration –

“Rising from the

Ashes”

Rabbi Steven Weil, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union is the guest speaker who will discuss “The Mesirat Nefesh of Jews During The Most Horrific Times.”  His talk will be followed by the internationally-acclaimed film “Israel Inside” (38 minute version), hosted by former Harvard lecturer, Dr.Tal Ben Shahar, who examines the core character strengths that have enabled Israelis to overcome challenges and turn a barren desert into a flourishing nation.  This Yom Hashoa Program is being sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Weintraub in memory of his parents, Chaya Bas Yitzchak and Yosef Ben Yitzchak.  David Kallus is the Program Chairman. Program begins at 7:30 p.m.

April 22

Community Wide Screening of award-winning film Auf Wiedersehen, Until We Meet Again, in honor of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).

Sponsored by Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, Young Israel of Plainview and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Co-Producers / Writers will be on hand to introduce the film and to moderate a discussion after the screening.  Starts at 4:45 p.m.

Plainview Elementary School – Joshua Waitman Early Childhood Center is located at 25 Country Drive in Plainview. The film is recommended for age 10 and older. The suggested donation is $10 per person, $25 per couple or $50 per family, which will be applied toward covering the costs of the event. Donate at the door or send your check payable to Young Israel Plainview to 132 Southern Parkway, Plainview, NY 11803. Those requiring further information on the screening can call (516) 433-4811.

Yom Hashoah vigil ,12:00 P.M.

Members of the Jewish community and others are expecting to gather to commemorate the millions of innocents who perished in the Holocaust and to remind the public and our elected representatives of the imminent danger to the world community posed by Iran’s nuclear program and its anti-Semitic rhetoric. Iranian Mission to the United Nations on Third Avenue and E. 40th Street (622 Third Ave).

For more information about this event, please contact Lynne Bursky-Tammam at 516-521-9333 or hashoah@hotmail.com.

Leo Zisman, a Holocaust survivor, internationally-renowned speaker, and author will speak at a program entitled “ I Believe - Ani Ma’amin” at Young Israel of New Hyde Park. The event will begin with mincha at 7:25 PM followed by program and ma’ariv. A collation and book signing will follow the program.  The evening is sponsored by National Council of Young Israel, Young Israel of New Hyde Park, Bell Park Jewish Center Queens Jewish Community Council, and Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council and is offered as a community service.  Young Israel of New Hyde Park is located at 264-15 77th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY.

April 22, 24, 29 ,30

CPR and AED Classes at HAFTR

Sundays at 10 am, Tuesday at 7:30 pm, Sunday 4/29 10am, Special session in Spanish on Monday 4/30 7:30pm. Cost is $25. For more information and to make a reservation please contact Leslie Gang at 516 569-3370, ext 504

Ongoing

 Calling all Senior Song Birds

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 270 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts a choir for seniors every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for a joyful hour of singing with choir master Zvi Klein.

We sing songs in all languages and we perform for local venues.  There is a $5.00 optional contribution requested per session.  For information please call Sheryl at 516-569-6733 x222.

Support group

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will sponsor a new support group for the economically challenged as a result of the economic downturn.  Key themes will include unemployment, financial issues, empowerment and support.  Please join us on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave, Lawrence until January 20th. This group is part of Connect to Care, an initiative funded by UJA-Federation of NY. For further information and to pre-register, please contact Talia Rapps, L.M.S.W. at 516-569-6733 x213.

Movement class for

special needs