COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD and Calendar of Events For the week beginning October 4, 2017 Listings by Departments Community Events Help Wanted For Sale or Rent Arts and Leisure COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Shani Taragin, of Midreshet Lindenbaum, will be giving a shiur on Monday evening, November 6th at 8PM, at Congregation Agudath Sholom, in Stamford, CT. Topic: Moshe, Aaron, and Miriam: The Dynamic Duo and Trio, Paradigms of Complementary Leadership." Free admission. ************************************************************************************** Come see new works on paper by Audrey Reich in a group exhibition at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, through October 15.
Special Community Event Ambassador At Large: An Evening with Rabbi David Saperstein Rabbi David Saperstein American rabbi, lawyer, Jewish community leader and former United States Ambassador. October 18, 2017 7:30 p.m. Join us for a very special evening at Larchmont Temple with the most recent United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Rabbi David Saperstein. He will offer a global perspective, from the United States to Israel, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including the effects of anti-semitism and the efforts of moderate Islam to confront extremism. As the former Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, he will also offer his views on today's social justice agenda. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information contact AJC Westchester/Fairfield at 914-948-5585 or westchester@ajc.org. We wish you a Happy, Sweet, and Healthy New Year from all of us at the JCC of Mid-Westchester.
The JCC of Mid-Westchester invites you to be part of The Shabbat Project! THE GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 7:00pm Have fun preparing Challah and doing a mitzvah alongside 1,000+ cities worldwide. All adults and children over 10 are welcome. Bring canned food to benefit the Bronx Jewish Community Council Food Bank, a UJA-Federation partner. LOCATION: TEMPLE ISRAEL CENTER (280 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains, NY) DATE: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 @ 7:00pm REGISTRATION: 7:00pm CHALLAH BAKE: will start promptly at 7:30pm, ends at 9pm BOOK NOW!!! Space is limited Pre-registration Required Financial Assistance Available PARTNERS JCC of Mid-Westchester UJA-Federation of New York Engage Jewish Service Corps Westchester Jewish Council Young Israel of Harrison Jewish Renaissance Experience Temple Israel Center
AIPAC and Westchester Reform Temple invite you to join in an exciting conversation with Ambassador Dan Shapiro, moderated by Rabbi Jonathan Blake. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 7 th at 8pm at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Rd Scarsdale, NY. Ambassador Shapiro and Rabbi Blake will discuss the Ambassador's firsthand experience as one of the key players in the US-Israel relationship, as well as the current challenges and opportunities facing our two nations. For security reasons, it is important that you preregister for this event, https://aipac.secure.force.com/event/ev161135. Additionally, we require that each registrant arrive with a government issued photo ID no one will be admitted who does not show identification. For questions, please contact Westchester@aipac.org, and we hope to see you there.
START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH SOMETHING REALLY MEANINGFUL BJCC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES HIGHLIGHTS Volunteer once or twice a month as a friendly visitor - help make the day of an isolated senior. Set aside 1-2 days a month to volunteer to distribute food in the BJCC Pantry on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10-2 or 11-3. No heavy lifting...just bring your smile and be ready to greet clients and help them select foods from the pantry shelves...your help will make a big difference. Help set up and serve lunch from 10-1 on Thanksgiving Day to seniors at Pelham Parkway Houses. This annual tradition is always a lot of fun and brings smiles to the seniors faces. Mark your calendars for Project HOPE on December 3, 2017 and March 18, 2018 from 9-11:30. Help deliver packages to home bound and isolated seniors--kick off your holiday season with these huge acts of Chessed and social justice. Help us celebrate at the 14th Annual Dreydl Ball on December 6, 2017 at the Conservative Synagogue in Riverdale. Help set up and serve 75 mobile seniors celebrate with this festive holiday tradition. To sign up or to receive additional information please contact Niti Minkove at 917-693-3084 or nminkove@bjcconline.org *************************************
How you can help Kids' Kloset: Join us! Check out the volunteer hours below and come in to sort and pack children's clothing. Donate gently used clothing and shoes you or your children are no longer using. All Fall/Winter items accepted. Share this with friends that might have time to volunteer or have items to donate. Start a clothing drive at your place of work, community group or other group. Make a financial donation to WJCS Kids' Kloset to help us continue operating and also purchase new underwear, diapers and socks. Hope to see you at Kids' Kloset soon, Stephanie Roth Director Volunteer and Donation Schedule CALL OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS Donation Drop off Locations: Directly at WJCS Kids' Kloset located at 170 E. Post Road, White Plains during hours above. 1) WJCS Headquarters located at 845 N. Broadway, White Plains. Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm and Friday 9am - 3pm. WJCS Kids' Kloset Location 170 E. Post Road White Plains, NY 10601 914-831-7616 (p) 914-831-7032 (f) kidskloset@wjcs.com When making donations directly at Kids' Kloset, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to closing time above. 2) New York Sports Club Larchmont - 7 days a week during club hours. 3) Salon Maffei - 182 E. Post Road White Plains - Open Tuesday through Saturday. Check online for hours. **Please limit drop off to 3 bags or less. ***************************************** FOR SALE House for Sale in Highlands Section - 1/2 mile from HIWP. Corner Lot, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Eat In Kitchen, Large Dining room,
semi-finished basement with separate laundry room. Contact Debra 914-468-4599. ************************************************************** Graves for sale in Sharon Gardens SACRIFICE-MUST SELL FAR BELOW MARKET Sharon Gardens Plot, in the Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY Lot Number 88, Graves 1-4, Section O; (Not located in HIWP section) Beautifully located in treed section Contact Owner 516 621 6519 *********************************** Graves for Sale in Mount Hope Cemetery Two Graves for Sale in Mount Hope Cemetery in Hasting on Hudson, NY Graves 223 and 224 in the Hebrew Institute section. Priced to move...asking $1500 for the pair Contact Brian Gitnik, Phone: 914-565-1842 ******************************************************************************************************* Two Graves for Sale in Mount Hope Cemetery Graves 253 and 254 in Hebrew Institute section. Motivated Seller, $1200 for the pair Contact Bernice Green, 561-200-0293 ******************************************************** Two Graves for Sale in Mount Hope Cemetery Graves 226 and 233 in Hebrew Institute section. Motivated Seller, $1000 for the pair Contact Rita Philips, 561-287-4508 ************************************************************ ARTS AND LEISURE Looking for a religious Zionist organization? Join the Hannah Senesh Chapter of AMIT.
Contact Judy Roher, President of Hannah Senesh Chapter of AMIT 914 948-6836 Chaya97@aol.com **************************************** On Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 pm the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville is screening the film, Red Trees, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Marina Willer (London-based, her work has been screened at the Pompidou Centre and the Royal Albert Museum. In addition, she has designed identities for the Tate, Serpentine, and Southbank Centre in London) and Cohen Media Group CEO Charles S. Cohen, moderated by JBFC programmer Karen Goodman. This film is not only visually stunning, but tells a beautiful story about one family s enduring hope in the face of past tragedy. Please visit https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/red-trees/ for details of the evening and to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available at the box office which opens at noon on weekdays and 11:00 am on weekends. *************************************** Exhibitions on View Now Oct Using Walls, Floors, and Ceilings: Vivian Suter Through October 22 *******************************************************************************************************
Reservations will still be accepted based on availability **************************************************************************************************
Jewish Historical Seminars Upcoming tours are as follows: THE JEWS OF NORTHERN MOROCCO October 30-November 8, 2017 THE JEWS OF PORTUGAL Almost sold out. Don t delay February 5-15, 2018 THE JEWS OF THE BALKANS (Bosnia and Croatia) June 25 July 5, 2018 Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Stolac and Radimlja Bogumil in Bosnia. Croatia cities are Split and Dubrovnik, JEWISH HISTORICAL SEMINARS For Itineraries contact Debbie Zuberi or Jon Goodblatt has the Itineraries locally Check out the website www.jewishhistoricalseminars.com to see photos of past trips Email: zuberie@netvision.net.il Tel: 011-972-5345191