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Thursday, November 20

Jewish Learning Experience’s Level II Hebrew Reading Course 8:30PM

Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck

For further information contact [email protected] or www.jle.org

Congrgation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck

Dr Richard Gertler offers class for people who wish to improve fluency and better their reading skills and vocabulary. For more information contact Rabbi David Pietruszka 201 966 4498, [email protected]

Erev Shabbat Friday November 21 and Shabbat Nov 22

Rabbi Berel Wein, Scholar in Residence Young Israel of Ft Lee 1610 Parker Ave Ft Lee

Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat services at 4:20PM followed by dinner and lecture

Shabbat services at 8:45AM followed by a lecture. Rabbi Wein’s lectures are free and open to the public. For further information call 201 592 1518 Mon – Thurs 9AM – 1PM

Rabbi Moshe Taragin Scholar in Residence Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Avenue

Ram at Yeshivat Har Etzion will be speaking over Shabbat.

Kidney Donation Weekend Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Avenue Englewood

Dedicated to Project Renewal Rabbi Goldin will speak on the necessity of kidney donation. Sunday from 11AM – 3PM the NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell Kidney Transplant Team will educate on the process of kidney donation. Dr David Serur, Medical Director of the Weil Cornell Transplant Program will present and testing will be available. For further information call Renewal at 718 431 9831.

Motzei Shabbat, November 22nd

Bright Futures Chinese Auction for RYNJ and Sinai Schools 8:00PM at Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Avenue

Doors Open 8:00PM Auction at 11:00PM Admission is 36.00 per person at the door and RSVP online and get $6 off the admission fee. Includes dairy buffet, Valet parking and $50 coupon.

New Jersey Premiere of Beneath the Helmet 8:00PM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 West Englewood

Premiere screening, a documentary from the producers of the acclaimed Israel

Inside. Presentation by an IDF soldier. No charge.

Sunday, November 23

Visit the Daughters of Miriam 8:45AM Shacharit

Followed by breakfast and visiting residents. Chesed hours available – contact Sam Heller at [email protected] or [email protected]. Families welcome

Monday, November 24th

Making Sense of the Senses: Annual Lecture Series given by Rabbi Shalom Baum 8:30PM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave

Can a Jew “Look But Don’t Touoch? Blessings on Beauty vs Forbidden Cameras

Musical Night Out for Women with Rivka Leah 8:00PM Chabad of Teaneck 513 Kenwood Avenue

Melbourne Singer and Songwriter Celebrating the Power of Prayer

Suggested donation $18.000 Refreshments served RSVP: [email protected] or 201 907 0686

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “The Torah Imperative and the Halachic Parameters of Personal Health Management”

Thursday, November 27th

David Landes, “Beyond Category: The Hybrid Character of Birkat ha-Torah” following Shacharit at 8:00AM Congregation Rinat Yisrael 389 W Englewood

Monday, December 1st

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Five Unhealthy Habits of Orthodox Jews”

Making Sense of the Senses: Annual Lecture Series given by Rabbi Shalom Baum 8:30PM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave

Do You Feel Like He/She Never Listens To You? How to be a Better Listener and When to Drown Out the Noise

Tuesday, December 2nd

“Halachic Organ Donation” 7:00PM Care One 544 Teaneck Rd

Robert Berman, founder and director of the Halachic Organ Donor Society will discuss the medical and halachic issues surrounding brain stem death as well as the latest controversial Israeli legislation on organ donation.

RSVP – space limited. Call or email Laurie Kleid at 973-908-3420 or [email protected]

Erev Shabbat and Shabbat December 5th and 6th

Congregation Netivot Shalom 811 Palisade Avenue Teaneck

Abraham and Sheila Schlussel Learning Institute

Dr Rivka Schwartz Scholar in Residence

Friday Night: Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn: What I Learned Growing Up in the Black-Hat World

Shabbat Morning: Privilege, Perspective, and the Modern Orthodox Community

Seudah Shlishit: Choosing to be Obligated: The Paradox of Observance in the Contemporary World

Congregation Beth Aaron Men’s Book Club 950 Queen Anne

3:30PM Shabbat Afternoon Review of Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton. Program facilitated by Ari Schaffer, a Washington political analyst. Attendance open to both men and women.

Monday, December 8th

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “To Vaccinate or not to vaccinate: A Halachic Perspective

Making Sense of the Senses: Annual Lecture Series given by Rabbi Shalom Baum 8:30PM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave

The Science of Scent Smells to Remember and Odors to Forget

Jewish National Fund Reception 7:00PM Cong Beth Sholom 354 Maitland Ave

Honoring Beryl and Harold Steinbach, Cong Rinat Yisrael Sderot Supporters, David and Richard Heisler, Butterflake Bakery Catering

Featured Speaker Yedidya Harush, JNF Halutza Liason

Minimum contribution 180.00 per person includes Glatt Kosher Buffet and Dessert Reception catered by Ma’adan. For more information contact Jocelyn Inglis at [email protected] or 973 593 0095 ext 823

Wednesday, December 10th

KAREEOKIE-PRE CHANUKAH PARTY 7:00 – 9:00 PM Shake It Up 18 + Division of Yachad Teaneck General Store – 502 Cedar Lane Teaneck

Fun, Music, Refreshments

Cost $18 RSVP by December 7-REva Judas [email protected] 201-833 1349

An Evening with Eran Riklis 7:30PM Congregation Beth Sholom 354 Maitland Avenue

Award winning filmmaker Eran Riklis, director of such films as “Zohar”, “Cup Final”, “Syrian Bride”, “Lemon Tree” and the soon to be released “Dancing Arabs”

Riklis will be in dialogue with Jewish film educator and critic Eric Goldman with an opportunity to learn more about Israeli cinema and a changing Israeli society.

$10 Admission per person. For further information call 201 833 2620 or email [email protected]

Monday, December 15th

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Matters of the Mind: What Everyone Needs to Know About Mental Illness”

Making Sense of the Senses: Annual Lecture Series given by Rabbi Shalom Baum 8:30PM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave

The Magic or Tragic Touch Embracing People and Mitzvoth or Ray Ricing

Monday, December 22nd

Making Sense of the Senses: Annual Lecture Series given by Rabbi Shalom Baum 8:30PM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave

Welcome to the Garden of (Eden) The Doghouse: Judaism’s Place for Wine, Spirits, and the 5 Napkin Burger

Thursday, December 25th

Lubavitch on the Palisades Open House Pre-K and Elementary 11 Harold St Tenafly RSVP [email protected]

Sunday, December 28th

Trip to Big Apple Circus – Shake It Up a social group for Adults 18+ a division of Yachad 11:00AM – 3:45PM Transportation provided. Snacks Included Cost $20.00 RSVP by Thursday, December 4th Reva Judas [email protected] 201 833 1349

Monday, December 29th

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Torah Living for the OCD, Anxiety Disordered or Struggling Addict”

Motzei Shabbat Jan 3

Jewish Learning Experience Annual Dinner 7:45PM Temple Beth Shalom 40-25 Fair Lawn Ave Fairlawn Honoring Ken Goffstein and featuring musical entertainment by Pay Dalid.

Sunday, January 4th

JESC Breakfast 9:30AM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave Teaneck

Honoring Shirley and Solomon Bitton and Dena and Moshe Kinderlehrer

Contact Esther Schwab 201 262 1090 [email protected]

Monday, January 5th

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community: Prevention, Detection and Treatment”

Monday, January 12th

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Genetic Testing and Preventive Medical Intervention in Halacha and Hashkafa”

Monday, February 2nd

Serving Our Creator With a Healthy Mind and Body Lecture Series 8:30PM Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Rd

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs “Shemirat Shabbat vs Shemirat ha-Nefesh:Health Management and Medical Treatment on Shabbat”

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