Sunday, May 8
Morning of Learning for First Yahrtzeit of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein zt”l
8:00AM, Congregation Netivot Shalom, 811 Palisade Ave, Teaneck
Shacharit followed by light breakfast and two shiurim, delivered by Rabbi Michael Taubes and Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot.
Monday, May 9
Screening and discussion of Documentary “Being Mortal”
7:30PM, at Temple Emanu-El, 180 Piermont Rd, Closter
Based on work of Dr. Atul Gawande. “Medicine and what matters in the end.” Joint program with the Jewish Home Family.
Tuesday, May 10
Community Yom Hazikaron Commemoration
8:00PM, Ben Porat Yosef, E. 243 Frisch Ct., Paramus
Featured Special speaker: Cheryl Mandel, mother of Lt. Daniel Mandel, z»l, who was killed in battle at age 24, while leading his unit into Shechem to capture wanted terrorists. Hear his story, which has inspired communities around the globe, and let us show support for those who defend and protect Israel. Program will have prayer and yizkor and will be conducted in both English and Hebrew. Program sponsored by: One Family Fund, Ben Porat Yosef, Yashar La’Chayal, and Jewish Federation.
Thursday, May 12
Lamdeinu Yom Haatzmaut Celebration for Women
9:00AM, Congregation Beth Aaron, 950 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck
9:00 AM Tefillah Chagigit. 10:30 AM Brunch, Shirah with Live Music & Divrei Torah. 12:45 PM Maaleh Short Films & Collation. 2:00 PM Closing Tehillim & HaTikvah. $18. Please RSVP by May 9th at www.lamdeinu.org.
Annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Event
5:30PM, YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union
YM-YWHA of Union & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest presents the music of Eitan Katz. Yom Hazikaron Ceremony at 6:30pm. Israeli food, vendors. No admission fee.
Friday, May 13
Stroke Risk Assessments
10:00AM-1:00PM, YM-YWHA of Union County, 501 Green Lane, Union
Presented by St Barnabas. Free; kosher hot lunch available for $1.75. Must reserve. 908-289-8112.
Shabbat, May 14
Emunah Shabbat Tea
4:00PM, Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Guest speaker Aliza Weinberg will speak on Learning from Miriam: “Timely Lessons in Love & Leadership”. Honoring presidents of the Libby Kolb chapter. For more information contact [email protected].
Sunday, May 15
Areyvut Annual Breakfast
9:30-11:00AM, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Honoring Lillian Pravda and Jay Feinberg. Register at www.areyvut.org.
Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance Corps Car Wash & Open House
10:00AM-4:00PM, TVAC Headquarters, 855 Windsor Road, Teaneck
TVAC will be participating in EMS (Emergency Medical Service) week May 15th-21st. TVAC will be hosting a car wash/ open house on May 15th, from 10am- 4pm. Prices are $5 for cars and $10 for SUVs. Spread the word and bring your friendsand family.
Teaneck Volunteer Ambulance was founded in 1939. The ambulances are staffed by certified EMT’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long. Responding to approximately 4,000 calls a each year. Working
alongside Teaneck Fire Department, Teaneck Police Department and Teaneck DPW.
So come on out show your support during EMS week May 15th-21st. All proceeds will go to the volunteer ambulance corps which will inevitably benefit the community.
