On the calendar
Oct 20
Making Marriages Great!
National Council of Young Israel and Young Israel of Jamaica Estates present the Highly Acclaimed Shalom Workshop
Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA
Esther Friedman, MSW - Director
Young Israel of Jamaica Estates
83-10 188th Street
Jamaica, New York
Pre-registration required
Free for YIJE members; $15 per couple for nonmembers
For more information 212-929-1525 or jsteinig@youngisrael.org
Or online at www.youngisrael.org/marriage
Levi Yitzchak Library
The Lion of Judah - a documentary written and directed by Matt Mindell, which tells the story of Holocaust survivor and local resident Leo (Leibel) Zisman.
Followed by a question and answer period and book signing with Mr. Zisman
Admission: $18 per person* $25 per couple*
*Includes a copy of I Believe: the Story of One Jewish Life by Leo Zisman
Film starts at 8:30 p.m.
Oct 21
First Annual Masbia Bike Tour
Featuring three different rides for different levels including a ten mile family ride through Prospect Park. Registration fee includes t-shirt and gear. All proceeds go directly to feed the hungry. www.masbia.org
Ride and registration at Brizzi Park, 10th avenue and 43rd Street
Borough Park, Brooklyn
To register go to www.crowdrise.com/masbiabiketour. Email Cindy@masbia.org for more information.
Yeshiva University
7th Annual Fuld Family Medical Ethics Society Conference
Out of the Ashes: Jewish Approaches to Medical Dilemmas Born out of the Holocaust
Human experimentation, mental health of 2nd and 3rd generations.
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Yeshiva University, Wilf Campus located at 500 West 185th Street
Pre-registration required. Register online at www.yumedicalethics.com
‘Think Israel’ conference
Organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh and The Jewish Agency for Israel, the conference, which is geared for Jewish students and young professionals, will focus on careers and life in Israel, and feature various workshops addressing Jobs in Israel, Higher Education, Building your Community, Social Justice, Israel Engagement and more. The event will also include an Israel Fair where people considering Aliyah will be able to meet with potential employers as well as a special workshop for physicians. There will also be a Tweet-up focusing on using social media to bridge the connection between Israel and the Diaspora. The ‘Think Israel’ conference (www.nbn.org.il/thinkisrael), which is expected to draw hundreds of attendees, will incorporate various breakout sessions covering a wide array of Aliyah and Israel related topics, including breaking into the Israeli job market, higher education and social action in Israel, army service in Israel, exploring The Jewish Agency’s Masa programs and a special presentation by Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder and Executive Director Yehoshua Fass. The event can be followed on Twitter at #thinkIsrael. The conference will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the UJA-Federation of New York office.
Oct 23
AMIT Greater Long Island Gala
New Horizons for Children
Paying Tribute to Outstanding Long Island Honorees
Keter Shem Tov Award will be presented to Barbara Nordlicht, a resident of Long Beach. Regional Honorees include Sheri Feldman, West Hempstead, Nancy Karp of Lawrence, Faye Krawitz of Plainview, Hope Berger Nathan of Lawrence, and Eva Torczyner of Oceanside Elizabeth Luxenberg of Great Neck, a member of the Midreshet AMIT class of 2012, will be presenting the Dvar Torah, in honor of the program’s fifth anniversary. Midreshet AMIT in Jerusalem is a program for post high school young women that combines a year of intensive Jewish studies with working with foster children in the care of AMIT. Shlomit Ebbin, daughter of Chevi and Rabbi Ira Ebbin of Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick, will speak about her experiences participating in AMIT’s twinning program.
The Sephardic Temple
775 Branch Boulevard
Cedarhurst, NY Cocktails 6 p.m.
Program and Dinner 7:15 p.m.
Oct 28
Hachnasas Sefer Torah
The Esformes Sefer Torah
In memory of Harav Shlomo Freifeld, zt’l
Dedicated by Rabbi Morris and Delecia Esformes
9 a.m. Shiur by Rav Naftali Jaeger
12 noon K’sivas Osios
1:30 p.m. Torah Procession accompanied by Live Music
Starting at the corner of Nassau Expressway and Cedar Lawn Avenue
2:30 p.m. Seudas Mitzvah
For opportunities and information, please call
Rabbi Moshe Rubin
516-239-9002 ext 124
For Women Only - Information Session
The Impact of Breast and Ovarian Cancer on the Jewish Community
Young Israel of West Hempstead in conjunction with Sharsheret is sponsoring a free informative session. Shera Dubitsky, Sharsheret’s Clinical Director will be speaking. Handouts of prevention/signs/symptoms, etc. Discussion and question and answer period will follow. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsorships in honor of a survivor or in memory of a loved one. Reservations preferred, but all are welcome at the door.
For more information, please contact Betty Aboff at 516-996-6309 or email mbnra@aol.com.
Hachnassat Sefer Torah
Dedication of a Torah in Memory of
Rabbi Dr. Noah and Pearl Rosenbloom
the Parents of
Michaelle Gorman & Leah Bulka
Procession
12:30 PM from Central Avenue &
Prospect Avenue to the
Woodmere Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Refreshments Will Be Served
Gala Classical Concert
Pianists, Arbie Orenstein and Audrey Schneider as well as distinguished guest artist, flutist Keith Underwood will perform. The program will consist of piano compositions by Chopin, Schubert, Debussy and Ravel, as well as flute works by Barber, Rachmaninov, Bloch and Schulhoff. There will be a collation following the concert and all concert ticket holders are invited.
Tickets are for the concert are $20 each and $15 for students. If you would like to be a patron, for $100 you will get 4 tickets for reserved seating and also have your name in the program.
For additional information and/or to purchase tickets, call Fran Welner at 516-485-1682 or the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead office at 516-481-7448.
The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead is located at 711 Dogwood Ave, West Hempstead.
Oct 30
Breast Cancer Screenings
From the NUMC Mammography Van
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
East Rockaway Recreation Center/John Street Complex
17 John Street, East Rockaway
For additional information, or to make an appointment, please call
Legislator Howard Kopel’s office at (516) 571-6207
Appts are scheduled on a first come, first served basis
