COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SHABBAT FEBRUARY 13th and 14TH
Cong. Rinat Yisrael Adult Education will host Rabbi Chanoch Waxman of Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel as its Scholar in Residence. 389 W Englewood
He will present four talks:
Friday night before Maariv – “The Altar and the Meaning of Na’ase Ve’nishma”
Friday night oneg at 8:45 pm – “Dancing Before the Kallah: Of Brides, Rabbis and Bayit”
Shabbat morning during 9:00 am minyan – “The Many Stories of Sinai”
Shabbat afternoon after 4:55 pm Mincha – “Make Your Ears Like a Funnel: Conflict, Truth and the Forty-Nine Faces of Torah”
Rabbi Waxman earned Semicha and an M.A. in Jewish Philosophy from Yeshiva University, as well as an M.A. in General Philosophy from City University. He
previously served as Orthodox Rabbi at Princeton University Hillel as well as the Rabbi of the Albert Einstein Medical School Synagogue.
Congregation Bnai Yeshurun will host Prof Daniel Sinclair 641 W Englewood
Prof Daniel Sinclair will be the Joseph N Muschel Scholar In Residence
Friday night oneg, at 8:30 pm on “*A Jewish Law Perspective on the International Law of War
Shabbat morning following Shacharit in the Old main (approx.
10:45 am) on *“Keep Afar from a False Matter but the Truth May be
Distorted: Obfuscations and Fictitious Attributions in the Halakhah”*
After Mincha***, at 5:15 pm on *“Kiddush Hashem and the Halakhic
Turn to Non-Jewish Standards in Religious and Moral Matters”*
Shabbat Afternoon Scholar Series Congregation Netivot Shalom 811 Palisade Ave
Monthly talk between mincha and maariv by local scholars 4:66PM
Sarah Rindner Lander College for Women “The Truth the Dead Know; A Literary Reading of Berachot 18b
Motzei Shabbat February 14th
Annual Evening of Wine 9:00PM Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Avenue Englewood
Wine tasting will be provided by Wine Country and West Hills Project will join in playing jazz. Enjoy delectable cheese and desserts. Advance Pricing $20 Individual/$36 Couple Door Pricing $25 Individual/ $45 Couple
For further information email Sisterhood at:[email protected]
Young Israel of Teaneck 16th Annual Dinner
Honoring Mark and Rachelle Zomick and Matt and Tamar Lowe
Sunday, February 15th
Yeshiva University Student Medical Ethics Society, Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future and the Abraham Arbesfeld Kollel Yom Rishon and Millie Arbesfeld Midreshet Yom Rishon present a community symposium on “ Taking Control: Ethical and Halachic Implications of BRCA Screening and Elective Egg Freezing.” 9:30AM Wilf Campus Yeshiva University
Presenters include Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Professor of Education and Bioethics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Medicine, Nicole Schreiber-Agus, PhD, Director, Program for Jewish Genetic Health, Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Vice President for University and Community Life, Yeshiva University, and Rabbi Dr. Zalman Levine, Director, Fertility Institute of New Jersey and New York. For more information and to register, visit: http://yu.convio.net/medicalethics.
NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM 8:30AM (Registration) – 1:00PM
A collaborative community conference for Parents and Caregivers on navigating the system of disability services in New Jersey. Workshop sessions include: SSI/Medicaid Eligibilities, Housing, Employment, Life Care Planning and Support and Advocacy. Pre-registration recommended
Co-sponsored by J-ADD, OHEL and the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Registration at 8:30 am, Free & open to the community
For more information and registration please contact the OHEL Teaneck Mental Health Center at 201.692.3972
Nachum Segal Shacharit 8:30AM lecture at 9:15 AM
Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center 85 W Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston
“On Prayer, Priorities and People” Breakfast
Congregation Ohr Hatorah Sisterhood 8:00PM 36 Rector Ct Bergenfield
Abbey of Not2Shabbey will bring glass table top pieces to paint and techniques will be taught. $10/person! Check the website of her unique hand painted collections yet not2shabbey.com or in person at On the Table on Queen Anne Road R.S.V.P. to [email protected] please
Navigating Parenthood – The World’s Hardest Job 8:00PM Series of six lectures given by Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein
Anshei Lubavitch 10-10 Plaza Rd Fairlawn
Monday, February 16th
An Evening of Torah, Dinner and Chesed 6:45PM Cong Shomrei Torah 19-20 Morlot Avenue Fairlawn
Presented by TorahWeb.org and Torah Tuesday – a special presentation by Dr Ira Cochin in honor of the publication of his new book on the Holocaust. Rabbi Mordechai Willig will speak at 8:00PM on” What Do I Do vs What I Am” and Rabbi Dr Abraham Twerski will speak at 8:45PM on “Middle Age and Beyond” Cost of dinner is $25 by reservation only at [email protected]
Tuesday, February 17th
Libby Kolb Chapter of Emunah 8:00PM Presents Easy Enough for Everyday – Special Enough for Shabbos – a night of fun and cooking with Elizabeth Kurtz – gourmetkoshercooking.com at the home of Tamar Berkowitz 509 Warwick Teaneck
Wednesday, February 18th
Krav Maga 7:00PM following 6:45PM Maariv Congregation Etz Chaim
For grade 9 and up as well as adults Free
Thursday, February 19th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Shabbat February 21
Congregation Etz Chaim
Shiur after davening – “Proper Shiva Call Etiqauette – How to Make a Shiva Call”
Motzei Shabbat February 21th
Sharsheret Young Professionals Networking Night 8 p.m.
Meet, mingle, and network with other young professionals Enjoy an open bar, great food, billiards, ping-pong and more at Slate in the Flatiron District located at 54 West 21st Street, NYC. $75 per person, $150 per couple. Visit www.sharsheret.org to register.
Improv Comedy Night with Gumshoe Comedy Troup 8:30PM Congregation Adath Yisrael 1391 North Avenue Elizabeth
$36 per couple – Chinese Buffet Please RSVP by Feb 14th to Steve Rosen at [email protected] or scott susier [email protected]
Art Auction 7:30 Preview 8:00PM Auction Suburban Torah Center 85 W Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston
$20 per person $36 per couple wine, cheese, dessert
Sunday, February 22
Mesifta Tifereth Yerushalayim Breakfast 9:00AM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
Speaker Harav Reuven Feinstein. Alumnus Award Fred Koss For further information contact 201 862 0699
NJ Yachad Shake It Up Group – a social group for adults 18+ Trip to Medieval Times. Call Reva Judas 201 833 1349 or [email protected]
Talent Show Congregation Ohr Torah 270 Pleasant Valley Way W Orange
4 – 5:30PM For information contact [email protected]
Rav Moshe Weinberger 8:00PM Beis Medrash Program Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
Mi’ Shenichnas Adar – So What? Bringing Happiness and Emunah Into Our Lives
Rav Weinberger has served as mashpia at Yesiva University since 2013.
Congregation Beth Aaron Annual Dinner 5:00PM
Honoring Arlene and Arthur Eis as well as Youth Leaders Erica and Jason David.
Navigating Parenthood – The World’s Hardest Job 8:00PM Series of six lectures given by Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein Anshei Lubavitch 10-10 Plaza Rd Fairlawn
Monday February 23
Yachad Mothers’ Support Group 9:30 AM Rinat Yisrael 389 W Englewood, Teaneck
A unique series for mothers of children with special needs. Bassie Taubes, RN,
OCVN CBCN Certified Health Coach Wellness wisdom LLC-Eat Well Move Well, Sleep Well 3 ingredients to help cope with stress Workshops are free of charge and requires registration. Breakfast will be served. All sessions will be followed by a support group led by Chani Herrmann LMSW Director of NJ Yachad RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, ebruary 26th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library.
Zayin Adar Chevra Kadisha Zayin Adar 5:15 PM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
“What Factors Produced the World’s Most Perfect Man.” For reservations call Warren Levie at 201 923 1430.
Sunday, February 28th
Twisted Trivia Night 8:00PM Congregation Beth Tefillah 452 Forest Ave Paramus. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and include dinner, raffles and fun trivia games as well as a giant spinning wheel Tickets are available at http://cbtparamus.org/store
March 1
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation Bnai Israel Annual Purim Carnival 10:30AM – 1:00PM
10-10 Norma Avenue Fairlawn 201 796 5040
New and classic carnival games to play! Amazing prizes to win! Have fun jumping in the Bounce House! Win a goldfish! Enjoy a delicious treat at the Purim Cafe. Create a beautiful sand art or have your face painted. Come in Costume. Open to the entire community!
Halachic Organ Donor Society 4th Annual 5 K Race in Central Park
For further information contact www.hods.org/race
March 1 – 3rd
The AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington To register, contact Arielle Brenner at [email protected]
Tuesday, March 3rd
Sisterhood Women’s Health Evening 7:30PM sponsored by Congregation Etz Chaim Livingston, NJ 40 Chelsea Drive Livingston, NJ
Dr Alison Grann : Updates on Breast Cancer, Facts and Fiction
Shari-Beth Susskind – Nutritional Health Coach and Personal Trainer – 10 Rules for Weight Loss Followed by Q and A and dessert. RSVP Michelle Berger, Chair [email protected] 973 994 5185
Wednesday, March 4th Erev Purim
Chabad at West Orange 395 W Pleasant Valley Way W Orange 6:00PM
Grand Purim Party, Megillah Reading, Music Food/Drinks, Adult Beverages Come in Costume, Free
[email protected] 973 325 6311
Thursday, March 5th PURIM
Chabad of West Orange 395 W Pleasant Valley Way W Orange
Megillah Reading 8:30AM and 4:30PM
11:30AM JCC Metrowest 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
Motzei Shabbat March 7th
Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner 8:30pm Congregation Keter Torah 800 Roemer Avenue Teaneck
Honoring Rena and Menachem Schnaidman with the Keter Shem Tov Award, Chani and David Moss as the Amudei Ma’ayanot Honorees, Sharon and Ari Wieder as Parents of the Year, and Rabbi Donny Besser as Teacher of the Year. For more information and to make a reservation call Pam Ennis at 201 833 4307 ext 265 or email [email protected]
Netivot Shalom Annual Dinner 8:00PM Fairlawn Jewish Center 10-10 Norma Ave Fairlawn
Honoring Leah and Alex Moskovits with the Sema Heller Memorial Award and Fred Schulman with a Service Award
Sunday, March 8th
Pre-Pesach Wine Tasting and Wandering Que Congregation Beth Aaron, 950 Queen Anne Road Noon – 9:00PM until supplies run out!
Questions to [email protected].
Thursday, March 12th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Sunday, March 15th
Project SARAH Annual Breakfast. 9:30 – 11:30AM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Avenue Teaneck
Rabbi Jonathan Knapp and Yavneh Academy will receive the Aleinu
Hero Award. Keynote speaker is Jill Starishevsky, New York City Prosecutor of Child Abuse/Sex Crimes and author of My Body Belongs
To Me. RSVP to 973-777-7638, projectsarah.org.
BNOT Pre-Pesach Boutique 4:30 – 9:00 PM. Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood Teaneck
* jewelry * baby gear * clothing * hats * tablecloths
* judaica * decorative home items * giftware * hair accessories *
Bring your jewelry to SELL FOR CASH! The Wandering Que
Traveling Texas BBQ.
Cooking Demonstration with Jamie Geller 6:00PM Suburban Torah Center 85 West Mount Pleasant Avenue Livingston New Jersey
In conjunction with Etz Chaim RSVP and Couvert: $72 Sponsorship – Reserved Seat, Free Joy of Kosher Cookbook and Magazine
$50- Free Joy of Kosher Cookbook and Magazine
$36 Teen admission. Questions contact Michelle Amin at [email protected] or at 973 992 9294
Monday March 16
Yachad Mothers’ Support Group 9:30AM Cong Rinat Yisrael, 389 W Englewood Teaneck
A unique series for mothers of children with special needs.Batya Jacob CCC(A)
Director of Educational Support Services Yachad Advocacy 101How to be the best parent advocate for your child and yourself Workshops are free of charge and requires registration. Breakfast will be served. All sessions will be followed by a support groupled by Chani Herrmann LMSW Director of NJ Yachad RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, March 19th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
SHABBAT , March 21
Shabbat Chazzanut 9:00AM Young Israel of Teaneck 868 Perry Lane Teaneck
Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hamptons Synagogue Choir will lead a Carlebach davening on Friday night and a regular Shabbat morning davening in the morning.
Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, March 26th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Sunday, May 3rd
Sharsheret Annual Breakfast 10:30AM Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe 100 Frank W Burr Blvd Teaneck
Linda Gerstel and Ed Joyce Guests of Honor, Alissa Zagha, Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute For further information 866 474 2774
