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Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religions hosts Arbit Blatas: A Centenial Celebration  

 

 Arbit Blatas: A Centennial Celebration
September 2, 2008 - July 6, 2009

A career retrospective of the celebrated School of Paris painter and sculptor, who portrayed the Jewish artists of Montparnasse, depicted Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera, and created the Holocaust memorials for Venice, Paris, and New York. Co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Reception: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,
6:30 p.m.: Lecture by Abraham H. Foxman, National Director, ADL

RSVP and Photo ID Required; kmoscowitz@huc.edu or (212) 824-2293

Location: One West 4th Street (between Broadway and Mercer Street), Manhattan
Subway: R/W to 8th St./NYU; 6 to Astor Place; A/C/E/B/D/F/V to W. 4th St.
Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

Selected Sundays (Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 14, Jan. 25), 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE. Photo ID required.

Group Tours and Information: Elizabeth Mueller, (212) 824-2205, emueller@huc.edu
www.huc.edu/museums/ny.

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester of Chappaqua, NY  

 

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester is pleased to announce its activities of interest to the Westchester community for October 2008. All activities take place at 220 South Bedford Road in Chappaqua.

 

For more information, please contact the Temple office at (914) 238-3928.

 

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Support Meetings For Bereaved Jews Fall 2008  
 

The New York Jewish Healing Center and The Shira Ruskay Center/JBFCS

 

Draw strength, solace and support from one another and from Jewish spiritual resources – including stories, ritual and prayer.

 

Our groups are co-led by a rabbi and a social worker. For Jews of all backgrounds and affiliations.  Groups meet in NYC.

 

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21st Annual Bikur Cholim Conference  
 

21st ANNUAL BIKUR CHOLIM CONFERENCE

 

Sunday November 9, 2008

UJA-Federation of New York

130 East 59th Street

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

 

www.bikurcholimcc.org

Bikurcholimcc@jbfcs.org

212.399.2685 ext. 212

 

We visit, we show we care, we make difference. Learn more.

Be a part of creating a caring, inspired, compassionate community.

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester life Long Learning Author Series  

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester invites you to join us for our Lifelong Learning Author Series:

Friday, November 14th  - Martin Fletcher author of Breaking News

Friday, December 5th - Liz Robbins author of A Race Like No Other:  26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York

Monday, December 8th - Arie Kaplan author of From Krakow to Krypton:  Jews in Comic Books

Thursday, December 11th - Nora Baskin author of The Truth About My Bat Mitzvah

Friday, December 12th - David Matthews author of Ace of Spades

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East End Temple's Carnival of Jewels  

 

On Sunday, November 16, 2008, from noon to 4 p.m., the Sisterhood of East End Temple is holding a Carnival of Jewels, a sale of vintage and costume jewelry including designer items and better pieces. Payment is cash only. The temple is located at 245 East 17th Street, NYC. For more information, visit their website at www.eastendtemple.org.

Jews Uniting to End the War and Heal America: Organizing for Action  

 

A Daylong Call to Conscience for the America Jewish Community

Central Synagogue, New York, NY
123 East 55th Street

(Between Lexington and Park Avenues)

 

Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

 

Join Jewish activists and community leaders, policy makers, veterans, scholars

and social justice advocates from across the nation for a day of discussion and

strategizing about the U.S. war in Iraq and the incoming Presidential administration.

 

To co-sponsor, register or for more information contact:

Jewsunitingtoendthewar@circle.org / 212.889.6800 ext. 274

 

Or register online at: www.circle.org/jewsuniting

 

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Temple Israel of Reform Congregation of Staten Island  

 

Temple Israel Reform Congregation presents their TLC Lounge: Talk, Learn and Connect!  Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the Temple Israel Library.  The meeting dates for the TLC Lounges are November 9th and 23rd, December 7th and 21st.  For more information call 718-727-2231. 

 

The Sisterhood of Temple Israel is having a Rummage Sale on Sunday, November 23, 2008.  Come early for the best selection of clothing and accessories for the entire family as well as housewares, toys and electronics.  The Temple is located at 315 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York, tel 718-727-2231. 

 

Sisterhood of Temple Israel is having their annual Judaica and Hanukkah Fair on Sunday, December 14th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Temple Israel is located at 315 Forest Avenue; for more information call 718-727-2231.

 

The Brotherhood of Temple Israel is having their annual Children's Hanukkah Party on Sunday, December 21st from noon to 2:30 PM.  Admission is $8 for everyone (adults and children).  Temple Israel is located at 315 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York; for more information call 718-727-2231.

 

The Sisterhood of Temple Israel is having their annual Hanukkah/New Member Dinner on Friday, December 26th, starting at 6:45 PM.  The cost is $18 per adult, $9 per child, children 4 and under may attend free of charge.  Please RSVP by Friday, December 19th.  Temple Israel is located at 315 Forest Avenue in Staten Island, New York.  For more information call 718-727-2231.

 

The Adult Education Committee of Temple Israel Presents their various book clubs:  Congregation Book Club, Evening Book Club and the Daytimers' Book Club.  For more information call 718-727-2231.

 

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You can find more information on their website at www.templeisraelsi.com.

Temple Shaaray Tefila of Bedford Corners November Events  

Jewish Film Night
Everyone is invited to Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Jewish Film Night on Sunday, November 9th at 7:30 pm. Movie, coffee, dessert and discussion for only $5. All are welcome! 
Call the Temple, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford, 914-666-3133 for information or to RSVP.

Early Childhood Center’s Holiday Boutique and Open House
Everyone is invited to come and shop at Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Early Childhood Center’s Holiday Boutique on Wednesday, November 12th. The boutique is from 9:30am to 2:30pm and the open house is from 10 to 11:30am.
Call the Temple, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford, 914-666-3188 for more information or to RSVP for the open house. 

Lecture Program

Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Adult Education Program is hosting Dr. Ann Lerner, who will discuss Draw a Jew: What are the Characteristics of Jewish Identity?”  on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00pm. Call the Temple, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford, 914-666-3133 for information or to RSVP.

Sandwich Generation Program

Are you caught in the middle? Join us at Temple Shaaray Tefila on Thursday, November 13th at 7:30pm for “Sandwich Generation: Caring for Your Parents & Children without Losing Yourself.” Call the Temple, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford, 914-666-3133 for information.

Shabbat Forum

David Marwell, Director of Museum of Jewish Heritage, will be the guest speaker at Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Shabbat Forum on Friday, November 14th. An expert "Nazi hunter," Dr. Marwell will give a first person account of how criminals are tracked and found in a talk entitled "The Search for Josef Mengele." Call the Temple, 89 Baldwin Road, Bedford, 914-666-3133 for more information.

 

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Temple Sinai of Roslyn Israeli Market Place and Fair  

 

Come join us for our Israeli Market Place and Fair

 

Sunday, December 7, 2008

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Free Admission

 

Buy Chanukah Gifts for Friends and Family

 

Temple Sinai of Roslyn

425 Roslyn Road

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

516.621.6800

www.mysinai.org

 

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