Motzei Shabbat, January 2
Israeli Film Festival
8:00-10:00PM, Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Featuring four films from the Maale Film School. Featured films include: House 103- The Tal family are living out their final moments in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip before the «Disengagement”. Addes- The renovations of a 100-year-old Jerusalem synagogue on the occasion of its upcoming centennial celebrations ignite a conflict over old and new, identity and obliteration of memory, the living and the dead. Sister of Mine- With all of her family members complicit in forcing Ruchi into a miserable marriage, only her Down’s syndrome sister sustains her with innocence and love. Singing Through our Tears- A group of English-speaking women from Gush Etzion decide to take a novel approach to the numerous terrorist attacks in the area. Admission is $7 in advance athttp://www.rinat.org/filmfestivalor at the door.
Sunday, January 3
Do Wonders & Lillian Lee Salon Third Annual Night of Wonders Benefit Concert
5:00PM, Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Honoring: Jerry Zimmerman, Guest of Honor; Daria Kalinina, Leadership Award; Tiferet Fischman, Young
Leadership Award. For ticket pricing and sponsorship opportunities please visit, www.DoWondersCharity.org. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (201)837-6770.
Congregation Arzei Darom Annual Dinner
6:00PM, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Honoring Rabbi Aharon and Rachel Ciment. RSVP at www.arzeidarom.org/dinner
Wednesday, January 6
Jewish Wisdom for Growing Older
12-2PM, Jewish Federation, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
With Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman- A pioneer in reinventing and re-valuing aging,Rabbi Friedman offers guidance for meeting the opportunities and challenges of later life. Lunch will be served. Register at www.jfnnj.org/LetsTalk.
The Ameican Friends of Beit Orot Annual Dinner
6:00PM, The Crowne Plaza Times Square, Broadway at 49th St, New York
For reservations and more information, visit www.beitorot.org/english
Halachos of the Workplace: Do I Really Have to Give 10%? A Realisitc Approach to Giving Tzedakah
8:00-9:00PM, Young Israel of Teaneck, 868 Perry Lane, Teaneck
Rabbi Binyomin Krohn. Part 4 of 4. All are invited
Thursday, January 7
TABC 33rd Annual Dinner
7:30PM, Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Ave, Teaneck
Guests of Honor: Renee and Chaim Fromowitz, Faculty Recognition Award: Rabbi Sariel Malitzky, Community Service Presentation Recipients: Staci and Nachum Segal, Alumni Tribute Award: Yehuda Shmidman. To donate, please visit www.tabc.org/dinner
Pre Tu B’Shvat Celebration
8:00PM, Chabad of Teaneck, 513 Kenwood Pl, Teaneck
Paint your own fruit bowl with instruction by Abbey Wolin of Not 2 Shabbey. Wine and cheese bar, fruit, desserts. Couvert: $25, Sponsor: $72. Women only. RSVP to [email protected].
Motzei Shabbat, January 9
Painting n’ Pasta
7:00PM, Congregation Shomrei Torah, 19-10 Morlot Ave, Fair Lawn
«Visual Arts NJ» will walk us all through painting a great work of art! This night, sponsored by Sisterhood, is open to the entire community so join us with your spouse for a fun date night, or with your friends. Pasta bar, cocktails and other delicious treats will fill the cold night with warmth and fun! Sisterhood member: $40, Non-member: $50. Dinner only- Sisterhood member: $15, Non-member: $20. Sign up at www.shomrei-torah.org/event/paintnight
Congregation Shaare Tefillah 13th Annual Dinner
8:00PM, Temple Emanu-El, Closter
Honoring Rabbi Kenny and Shira Schiowitz and Natan and Dena Cohen. For more information and to RSVP, contact [email protected].
Yehuda Green Concert
8:45PM, Teaneck Jewish Center, 70 Sterling Place, Teaneck
Musical host Chaim Kiss , with special appearance by the Maccabeats. Ticket prices: $25, $35, $50. Ticket available at jewishtickets.com, Cedar Market in Teaneck, Kosher Konnection in Clifton, or Tuvias in Monsey.
Sunday, January 10
Nerot hosts Paint with Me
7:45-9:45PM, Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Meet your inner artist and go home with a beautiful canvas of your own creation. $35/person. Sign up at www.rinat.org/event/paintwithme
13th Annual Yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu Video
8:00PM, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 West Englewood Ave, Teaneck
Showing of this year’s Yahrzeit Rachel Imeinu video: «In Times Such As These: What Can We
Do?» For women and girls only. Tzedaka donations welcome: All proceeds go to Aniyei Eretz Yisroel (the poor and needy of Eretz Yisroel).
