CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Event Highlight
 | Local cantors who participated in the mission featured in the film include, from left, Cantors David Perper, Faith Steinsnyder, Ilan Mamber, and Sam Weiss. |
NCM Fathom and Mod Three Productions present “100 Voices: A Journey Home,” on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., in 500 select movie theaters nationwide. Locally the film will be screened at the AMC Garden State 16 in Paramus and the AMC Clifton Commons 16. The two-hour musical documentary highlights “Poland to Israel: A Journey Through Time,” the Cantors Assembly Foundation’s historic mission to Poland and Israel last summer with 70 cantors including local Cantors Sam Weiss of the Jewish Community Center of Paramus, Faith Steinsnyder of The Village Temple in Manhattan and her husband, David Perper of Beth Haverim-Shir Shalom in Mahwah, and Ilan Mamber of Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff. Tickets at participating box offices or www.FathomEvents.com. Trailer at www.100voicesmovie.com.
01 July 2010
Help for those in recovery
The Jewish Twelve Step/Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, Significant Others and their families (JACS)–a program of Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services of New York–meets at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson. Rabbi Amy Bolton will open the meeting with a spiritual message relating Jewish concepts to the 12 Steps of Recovery. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month.
Ben, (201) 981-1071, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
02 July 2010
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers summer services on the patio. New assistant rabbi, Rachel Steiner, will be introduced.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
The Young Jewish Families club of the JCC of Paramus hosts a short child-friendly service with interactive story time and light kosher snacks for young families and children, 13 years and under. Program followed by oneg and playtime in the gym.
(201) 262-7691 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
03 July 2010
Shabbat
Temple Sinai of Bergen County offers adult Torah study, 9 a.m., followed by services at 10:15.
(201) 568-3035
05 July 2010
Art opening reception
The Puffin Cultural Forum hosts a gala opening reception for “Through Others’ Eyes,” an inspirational photographic exhibition named after a project of the same name under the auspices of Givat Haviva, an educational institute in Israel. The exhibit highlights a selection of works created by Israeli Arab and Jewish high school students and adult women. Members of the youth group will be present to discuss the project and its impact on their lives.
(201) 836-3499
06 July 2010
Summer soul searching
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades begins a six- session series “Summer Soul-Searching: 5 Rabbis, 5 Psalms,” with Rabbi Steve Golden discussing “Psalm 2.” Co-sponsored with the Living Room: A Health, Wellness and Healing Center at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson.
(201) 408-1426
07 July 2010
Caregivers’ support
A support group for those caring for the physically frail or suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease meets at the Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh. Free.
(201) 666-2370. Shelley Steiner, (201) 784-1414, ext. 5340
Car seat safety check
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey, Chilton Hospital, State Farm Insurance, and the Wayne Police Department, hold a car seat safety check outside the Y’s main entrance. Free.
Janet Amore, (973) 831-5475
Employment program for young adults with Asperger’s
Jewish Family Service offers an open house to introduce Achieve Career Excellence, an employment program for young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Ask for IRA (Information and Referral), (201) 837-9090 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Author speaking
Judith Shulevitz discusses her book “The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time,” with Columbia University professor Nicholas Lemann, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 7 p.m.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Support for abused women
Jewish Family Service of Bergen County and North Hudson begins a professionally facilitated confidential group for abused women. Pre-registration and free consultation required. Privacy protected.
Call and ask for IRA, (201) 837-9090, or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Movie/lecture
The adult education committee of Cong. Bnai Yeshurun screens “Crossing the Line–The Intifada Comes to Campus,” exploring the proliferation of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incidents on North American college campuses, following mincha. Lecture follows moderated by Natalie Menaged, managing director of Hasbara Fellowships, which trains university students to be pro-Israel activists on their campuses. Free.
08 July 2010
Learn about HIAS
Jersey Tribe, a New Jersey-based volunteer organization for young Jewish adults (22-40), meets at a private home in Edison. A representative from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, an organization that has helped more than 4.5 million immigrants and refugees, will discuss the group’s work, screen a film, take a citizenship quiz, sign advocacy postcards, and learn ways to volunteer with immigrants, refugees, and new citizens.
Concert
The Jewish Museum continues a three-concert SummerNights series with Eastern European/Mediterranean/Middle Eastern live music by Ansambl Mastika.
(212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org
Gertrude Berg
The JCC in Manhattan presents “Up on the Roof: Yoohoo, Mrs. Goldberg,” the story of television pioneer Gertrude Berg. $8 for members; $10 for non-members.
(646) 505-5708
09 July 2010
Shabbat on the Palisades
Temples Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter and Sinai of Bergen County in Tenafly hold “Prayers on the Palisades,” outdoor family-friendly kabbalat Shabbat services, at State Line Lookout off the Palisades Parkway. Songs, prayers, and poetry with Rabbis Debra Hachen and Jordan Millstein and Cantors Rica Timman and Nitza Shamah. At 5:15, there will be an optional 45-minute spiritual hike. Enter off the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway, two miles north of Exit 2. Bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, service will be held at Temple Beth El.
(201) 768-5112 or www.tbenv.org
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers informal summer services on the patio with interactive dialog between Rabbi Elyse Frishman and the congregation and music and song by assistant rabbi, Rachel Steiner.
(201) 848-1800
10 July 2010
Shabbat
Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel offers Torah discussion by Cantor Lois Kittner.
(201) 845-7550 or www.rtbi-online.org
11 July 2010
War veterans meet
The Gallin-Mazur Post #741 Jewish War Veterans meets at the Fort Lee Recreation Center for breakfast, 10 a.m., and business meeting, 10:30. Members, potential members, and guests are welcome. Wear JWV caps. A bus trip to Atlantic City is planned for July 13.
(201) 224-5086, For bus trip: Sylvia, (201) 944-9192
Shul open house
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel holds an open house, 10 a.m.-noon.
(201) 796-5040
Rummage sale
Cong. Beth Tefillah holds a sale at its Forest Avenue shul. Also Monday at same time.
(201) 265-4100
Second Avenue history
The Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy sponsors a public walking tour “Second Hand Rose–A Journey Down the Yiddish Rialto.”
(212) 374-4100 or www.nycjewishtours.org
New singles group meets
The Wayne Y Jewish Singles group, 40–62, meets at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, noon. Gloria Nadel leads a discussion on “The ABC’s of Dating.” Brunch and raffle prizes. $18 at the door.
Cheryl, (973) 595-0100, ext. 228, or Liz, ext. 237
Botanical Garden/Torah tour
Dr. Jon Greenberg, biblical and Talmudic botanist and author of Torahflora.org, leads a Torah tour of the New York Botanical Garden.
13 July 2010
Atlantic City trip
The Gallin-Mazur Post #741 Jewish War Veterans hosts a bus trip to Atlantic City. $26 with casino slot-play return.
Sylvia, (201) 944-9192
A little chutzpah
Jewish Family Service of North Jersey presents Café Europa, a social program for Holocaust survivors, at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel. Emily Schuman will discuss “Everyone Can Use A Little Bit of Chutzpah…But Not Too Much!” Transportation requests by July 6. Supported by a grant from the Conference on Material Claims Against Germany, JFSNJ, and private donations.
(973) 595-0111
Mendelssohn music
Warren Boroson, contributing editor for this newspaper, lectures on “Mendelssohn: The Greatest Jewish Composer?” and plays recordings of several compositions, with Jascha Heifetz as soloist in the famous violin concerto, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
(201) 569-7900
Yoga
The JCC in Manhattan offers “Rooftop Sunset Vinyasa Yoga” for 20s-30s, 6:30-7:30 p.m., led by Seth Lieberman. Wine and refreshments follow. Also July 28 at the same time and Aug. 9 and 26 at 6 p.m. Mats provided. Each session, $15 members, $20 non-members.
(646) 505-5708
Bike ride
The Hudson Jewish Bike Riding Group meets at the south end of Washington Street by the Korean War Veterans memorial. Group meets weekly.
Catskill comedy
Ed Sommerfeld, whose long career with the William Morris Talent Agency included relationships with top comics including Don Rickles, Milton Berle, Rodney Dangerfield, Buddy Hackett, and Sid Caesar, performs with comic Spatz Donovan at the JCC in Manhattan.
(646) 505-5708 or www.jccmanhattan.org
Summer soul searching
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades continues a six- session series “Summer Soul-Searching: 5 Rabbis, 5 Psalms,” with Rabbi Lawrence Zierler discussing “Psalm 15.” Co-sponsored with the Living Room: A Health, Wellness and Healing Center at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson.
(201) 408-1426
14 July 2010
New magazine discussed
Editor/writer Joshua Ellison discusses his new magazine, Habitus: A Diaspora Journal, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, as part of the Terrace Talks series.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Caregivers support
The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information and referrals, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Free. Wheelchair accessible.
Vivian Green Korner, (201) 408-1454
Chocolate tasting
Hope Gilman, a Dove Chocolate Discoveries chocolatier, hosts a Dove chocolate tasting party at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey. Opportunity to order items with a percentage benefiting the Y’s Parenting Center. $8 for members; $10 for non-members.
Arlene Liebman, (973) 595-0100, ext. 280 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jewish issues
Rabbi Arthur D. Weiner continues a class “Great Issues In Judaism,” at the Jewish Community Center of Paramus. Free.
(201) 262-7691
15 July 2010
Summer concert
The “Summer Concert” series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey continues with Jim Van Slyke performing “The Sedaka Show,” directed by Tony Award-nominee Brian Lane Green and music arrangements by director Tim Di Pasqua, 7 p.m. $8. Series continues Thursdays at 7 through Aug. 26, with one concert on Tuesday, Aug. 3. At 5:30, there is a buffet in the Y’s Tel Aviv Café with pasta, fish, salad, soup, fruit, and drink for $7.95.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 237
Second Generation group
The Second Generation—Children of Holocaust Survivors, a monthly discussion group, meets at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson. $5 suggested donation.
(201) 837-9090 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
16 July 2010
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers summer services on the patio, weather permitting.
(201) 848-1800
17 July 2010
Shabbat lecture
Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler begins a summer Shabbat late afternoon series of lectures at the Jewish Center of Teaneck with a discussion, “Forbidden Fruit’s Sweet Taste: on Snails, Sha’atnez (cloth made of linen and wool) and Heart Valve Replacements.” Mincha, seudah shlisheet, ma’ariv, and havdalah follow.
(201) 833-0515 or www.jcot.org
18 July 2010
Family museum fun
The Jewish Museum offers an afternoon of “Curious George Family Fun,” inspired by the museum exhibition “Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey.” Highlights include a drop-in art workshop, self-guided gallery tours of the exhibit, and a guest appearance by Curious George. Free with museum admission. Parents must accompany children.
(212) 423-3200
Holocaust documentary
Young Israel of Fair Lawn screens “Sh’eiris Hapleitah.” The movie tells the story of concentration camp survivors, orphaned and homeless, who determined to rebuild their lives and rekindle yiddishkeit and Torah life. The movie will be shown in communities worldwide during the Three Weeks before Tisha B’Av
(201) 797-1800 or www.yifl.org
19 July 2010
Film
The Interactive Film Club at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has an advance preview screening of “Lebanon.” Film critic Leonard Quart interviews director Samuel Maoz in a post-screening discussion. Free with a suggested donation.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Tisha B’Av
Temple Beth El screens a film about the vanished communities of Eastern Europe, followed by recitation of the Book of Lamentations at 8:45.
(201) 342-2045
Tisha B’Av
The Glen Rock Jewish Center holds a Tisha B’Av service.
(201) 652-6624
Tisha B’Av
The Jewish Center of Teaneck holds a service, with minchah, ma’ariv, and the reading of the book of Eichah. Afterward, the film “A Shabbos Mother,” directed by Inbar Namder under the auspices of the Jerusalem based Ma’aleh School of Television, Film and the Arts, will be screened. Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler Center will lead a post-screening discussion.
(201) 833-0515 or www.jcot.org
Tisha B’av
A women’s tefillah meets at a private home to chant Eicha (Lamentations).
(201) 833-9347
20 July 2010
Garden lunch/swim
Reservations are due for Tri Boro Hadassah’s garden lunch/swim party at a member’s home on Wednesday, July 28, at 12:30 p.m. $18 donation supports Hadassah projects. Rain date is July 29.
(201) 265-2541
21 July 2010
Blood drive
Holy Name Medical Center holds a blood drive with New Jersey Blood Services in the bloodmobile in the hospital parking lot.
(800) 933-BLOOD
Yiddish club meets
Khaverim Far Yidish (Friends for Yiddish) of the JCC of Paramus meets to discuss “Fasting on Tisha B’Av.” The group meets the third Wednesday of the month. $10 yearly dues.
(201) 262-7691 or Varda, (201) 791-0327
Car seat safety check
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey, Chilton Hospital, State Farm Insurance, and the Wayne Police Department hold a car seat safety check outside the Y’s main entrance. Free.
Janet Amore, (973) 831-5475 or (973) 595-0100
Heart saver
CPR with AED The YM-YWHA of North Jersey offers a Heart Saver adult/child and infant CPR class with AED (automated external defibrillator) certification, good for two years, taught by a certified instructor with the American Heart Association. $50 for members, $60 for non-members; additional $13 for handbook.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 237
Indoor barbecue
Temple Emanu-El holds its annual indoor summer barbecue, beginning with minyan. Immediate past president Albert Bousso will be honored. $20 inlcudes food, door prizes, raffle. $20 per person. Reservations and pre-payment required.
Renee, (201) 858-8480
Film
The Interactive Film Club at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust screens “Four Seasons Lodge.” Post-screening discussion with producer Matt Lavine. Free with a suggested donation.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Networking
The Paramus Networking Group, for those in career transition and/or looking to expand networking opportunities, meets at the JCC of Paramus. Free.
Joe Herrmann, (201) 262-7691
22 July 2010
Summer concert
The summer concert series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey continues with a performance by the Nunziata Twins, 26-year-old identical twin brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata, directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, concert director for Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, and Bernadette Peters, 7 p.m. $8. Series continues Thursdays at 7 through Aug. 26, with one concert on Tuesday, Aug. 3. At 5:30, there is an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Y’s Tel Aviv Café with pasta, fish, salad, soup, fruit, and drink for $7.95.
(973) 595-0100, ext. 237
Poetry/open mic
Herschel Silverman of Bayonne, a nationally acclaimed poet and New Jersey State Council on the Arts fellow, will read some of his poems at the Teaneck General Store.
Poets welcome to participate by sending an e-mail to
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Concert
The Jewish Museum continues its SummerNights concert series with singer-songwriter Rana Santacruz and his modern Mexican folk music.
(212) 423-3200 or www.thejewishmuseum.org
Film
The adult learning group at Temple Beth Or screens the Israeli political thriller “Walk On Water.” Free. Refreshments.
(201) 664-7422
23 July 2010
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers services and a potluck supper.
(201) 848-1800 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Shabbat
Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood continues its series of “Summer Music Fridays” with the synagogue’s Cantor Caitlin Bromberg and folklorist Gerard Edery. Songs will be sung in Ladino, a blend of medieval Spanish, Hebrew, and other Romance languages with Middle Eastern elements. The program begins at 7 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception, followed by the performance. Services held at 8. Admission is free; voluntary donations support shul music programs.
(201) 201-444-9320 or www.synagogue.org
24 July 2010
Shabbat
Cantor Lois Kittner leads a Torah discussion and services at Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel.
(201) 845-7550 or www.rtbi-online.org
Shabbat lecture
Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler continues a summer Shabbat late afternoon series of lectures at the Jewish Center of Teaneck with a discussion on “Personal Articles of Faith: This Rabbi’s Journey to Faith.” Mincha, seudah shlisheet, ma’ariv, and havdalah follow.
(201) 833-0515 or www.jcot.org
25 July 2010
Shul open house
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel holds an open house, 10 a.m.-noon.
(201) 796-5040
26 July 2010
Golf outing
The Bobbie Berkley YJCC Golf Outing, in memory of golf enthusiast and Bergen County YJCC supporter Bobbie Berkley, at the Alpine Country Club begins with brunch, 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start at noon, cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Prizes, awards presentation, silent auction of sports memorabilia, and raffle. Event benefits a variety of programs at the YJCC in Washington Township.
(201) 666-6610, ext. 201, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Speed dating
NoBo Wine & Grill (formerly Pasta Factory) hosts “Dishes & Dating,” a “feed dating” event by Future Simchas www.futuresimchas.com for modern Orthodox singles, 28-38. Participants will sample food and wine from the menu as they speed date. $36 for the first 50 responders.
(201) 452-1579
27 July 2010
Cocktails for young professionals
The Ava Lounge at the Dream Hotel hosts “From Rooftop to Rooftop,” a cocktail party for young professionals. Proceeds benefit the renovation of the rooftop at the Reuth Medical Center in Tel Aviv.
(212) 751-9255
Author in Clifton
Joe Traum discusses his murder mystery “Waking Up” and what it took to write it and get it published, for the North Jersey Jewish Singles group (40s-60s) at the Clifton Jewish Center. $5. Light refreshments.
(973) 772-3131 or meetup.com
Summer soul searching
The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in continues a six- session s eries “Summer Soul-Searching: 5 Rabbis, 5 Psalms,” with Rabbi Debra Hachen discussing “Psalm 104.” Co-sponsored with the Living Room: A Health, Wellness and Healing Center at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson.
(201) 408-1426
28 July 2010
Garden lunch/swim
Tri Boro Hadassah hosts a garden lunch/swim party at a member’s home in New Milford. $18 donation supports Hadassah projects. Rain date is July 29. Reservations required.
(201) 265-2541
Film
The Interactive Film Club at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust screens “Ajami,” the 2010 Academy Award nominee for best foreign film. Free with a suggested donation.
(646) 437-4202 or www.mjhnyc.org
Yoga
The JCC in Manhattan offers “Rooftop Sunset Vinyasa Yoga” for 20s-30s, led by Seth Lieberman. Wine and refreshments follow. Also Aug. 9 and 26 at 6 p.m. Mats provided. Each session, $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
(646) 505-5708
Torah discussion
Roslyn Weiss leads a discussion of the weekly Torah portion during “Drosh and Nosh” at the Jewish Community Center of Paramus, Snacks served. Mincha at 8.
(201) 262-7691
Women’s book club
The Chabad Center of Passaic County in continues a book club for women with a discussion on “The Jewish Soul on Fire” by Esther Jungreis at a private home in Wayne. Dessert served.
(973) 694-6274 or www.jewishwayne.com
29 July 2010
Stories and more
The Bergen County YJCC offers “Stories Plus,” a free story/activity/snack time for young children. Program for 2-year-olds and younger, 11-11:45 a.m.; stories, crafts and pizza for 3-year-olds and older, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Parents or caregivers must remain in the building during the program. Books will focus on Jewish themes at this event, sponsored by The PJ Library of Northern New Jersey, a project of Kehillah Partnership of Northern New Jersey.
Funded through PJ Library Outreach Programming grant from The Russell Berrie Foundation. Free.
Funded through PJ Library Outreach Programming grant from The Russell Berrie Foundation. Free.
(201) 666-6610, ext. 205
Caregivers support
The Kaplen Adult Reach Center offers caregivers a support group with information and referrals at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. Free. Wheelchair accessible.
Vivian Green Korner, (201) 408-1454
Summer concert
The “Summer Concert” series at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey continues with a performance by singer Sally Mayes. $8. Series continues Thursdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 26, with one concert on Tuesday, Aug. 3. At 5:30, there is an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Y’s Tel Aviv Café with pasta, fish, salad, soup, fruit, and drink for $7.95.
(973) 595-0100
Concert
The Jewish Museum continues its concert SummerNights series with Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys, unique mix of bluegrass and klezmer.
(212) 423-3200
30 July 2010
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers summer services on the patio. New assistant rabbi, Rachel Steiner, will be introduced.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
Barnert Temple offers summer services on the patio.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
Rabbi Steven Sirbu of Temple Emeth and Pastor Keni Ashby of Covenant House of Faith International in Teaneck will discuss their trip to Birmingham, Ala., where they attended a conference on race and poverty sponsored by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, during services at Temple Emeth. Ashby will discuss “Understanding the Relationship between Christians and Jews.”
(201) 833-1322
