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COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 14 – May 29

Sunday, May 14

Closeout Plant Sale, Garden Club of Teaneck

9:00AM-3:00PM, Greenhouse next door to 296 Lindbergh Blvd, Teaneck

Great Selection including houseplants, annuals, lots of new perennials, veggies, herbs, strawberries, hanging baskets, native plants, Mother’s Day planters and surprises. 
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Young Israel of Passaic-Clifton
Dinner of Tribute

6:30PM, 200 Brook Ave, Passaic

Drs. Carl and Miriam Singer: Ahavas Chessed Award; Mr. and Mrs. Adam and Gila Negnewitzky: Keser Shem Tov Award.  Submit your registration
at www.yipc.org.

Monday, May 15

JEC Annual Gala

6:30PM, Factory 220, 220 Passaic St, Passaic

Honoring Dr. Aryeh & Myra Pirak, Grandparents of the Year;
 David & Sarah Goldstein, Parents of the Year, David & Debra Schiff, Community Service Award. For reservations
visit thejec.org.

Names, Not Numbers

7:00PM, The Frisch School, 120 W Century Rd, Paramus

Presented by The Moriah School’s 8th grade students, this documentary features inspiring stories from Lillian Adler, Jack Garfein, Mike Goldsmith and more.

Tuesday, May 16

Sinai Schools Open House for Professionals

9:00AM, Sinai at RYNJ, 666 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge

60 minute presentation and tour of the school, to learn more about SINAI Schools’ uniquely inclusive approach to special education. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, May 17

NORPAC Mission to Washington 2017

Be part of the most important day to advocate for stronger US-Israel relations. Meet directly with Members of Congress and their staff to make a true impact. Roundtrip transportation to Washington, DC with Glatt Kosher meals included. Register at NORPAC.net or call (201) 788-5133 Rates: Adults — $125, Students — $75.

Remembering Together – Across Generations

4:00-6:00PM, Jewish Home Assisted Living, 685 Westwood Ave, River Vale

An intergenerational conversation between Holocaust survivors and students. Light supper will be served. FREE and OPEN to the Community. Made possible by a generous grant facilitated by the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) from the Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation

RSVP requested: [email protected] or: 201-666-2370.

Yom Yerushalyim 50 Event

7:45PM, JEC Elmora Avenue Shul, 330 Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth 

World-renowned scholar, historian and author, Professor Monty Noam Penkower will be presenting “Jerusalem: From Partition to Reunification”.  Lecture is free and open to the public.

Sunday, May 21

NJ NCSy Bergen County Scholarship Breakfast

Home of Alissa and Shimmie Horn, 465 Winthrop Road, Teaneck

Honorees:  Dr. Drora and Mr. Lior Arussy, Esther and Dr. Jerald Friedman, Heidi Fuchs, Rabbi Josh Schulman. RSVp at newjersey.ncsy.org/BCSB

Sinai Schools Spring Boutique

5:00-9:00PM, Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Rd, Teaneck

Get Ready for SUMMER! Duffels, towels, judaica, toys, jewelry and much more! Fod and beverages will be available.

American Jewry’s Response to the Holocaust and Its Implications Today

7:30PM, Private residence in Teaneck, NJ

Presentation by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. Presented by The Frisch School Distinguished Speaker Series. Details provided upon RSVP. RSVP to [email protected] or 201.267.9100 ext.290

Men’s Night Out: Meat and Scotch Pairing

8:00PM, Congregation Shaare Tefillah of Teaneck, 510 Claremont Avenue

Presented by Congregation Shaare Tefillah of Teaneck’s Men’s Club. Featuring:  Judd’s Memphis Kitchen!! 4 courses, including: • Judd’s famous “$100 burger” • Grilled sausage • Wood smoked brisket • Southern fried chicken Sample a delicious variety of single-malt scotches and be enlightened by a presentation from a scotch expert. $75. RSVP at https://www.shaaretefillah.org/event/meat-and-scotch-pairing-5777.html no later than Sunday, May 14. No late reservations will be accepted. Registration is limited, so sign up early! Sponsorship opportunities available. Email [email protected] with any questions

Monday, May 22

Jewish Home Foundation
23rd Annual
Golf, Tennis & Card Outing

9:45 AM, Montammy Golf Club, Alpine

Honoring Robert Peckar
for his many years of dedication. Brunch, golf, cards, tennis, dinner, raffle and more. For more information, call or email Molly Shulman at (201) 784-1414 x5539 [email protected]

Wednesday, May 24

Celebrating Metrowest

6:15PM, JCC Metrowest

Honoring Judith Lieberman. Extended cocktail reception and dessert. For reservations please call 973-530-3915.

Monday, May 29

Yeshiva League Legends Tournament

Basketball City NYC, 299 South St, New York

9:15AM- Doors open, 10:00AM- Games begin. Relive old rivalries. Create new memories. To purchase tickets or view team rosters visit yehivaleaguelegends.com.

Tuesday, June 6

72nd Annual RPRY Dinner

6:30PM, Chabad House at Rutgers, 170 College Ave, New Brunswick

Honoring Penny & Michael Kaplan, Sari (’90) & Michie Klerer (’90), Marni (’94) & Arkady Broder, Shoshana (’02) & Jordan Kaplan (’02), Bat-Chen (’06) & Benjamin Kaplan (’07), Family of esteemed mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Mrs. Fay Baumfeld. To make a reservation for the dinner please go to RPRYDinner.org

YM-YWHA of Union County Annual Meeting  

7:30PM, 501 Green Lane, Union 

Installation of new officers,

Awards & Honorees.  Refreshments. 

Wednesday, June 14

YM-YWHA of Union County Senior BBQ & Klezmer Party

11:30AM, 501 Green Lane, Union 

Hot dogs, Hamburgers, all the trimmings.

Music by Ed Goldberg and Klezmer Odessa Band.  $8, ($5 Y members)  Must RSVP: 908-289-8112, x. 34 or [email protected]

Wednesday, June 28

Parkinson’s Workshop

10:30AM-3:00PM, Jewish Home Assisted Living 685 Westwood Ave, River Vale

“Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life!” Guest Speaker From Israel: Author Alex Kerten. An interactive music and movement workshop for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Books will be available for purchase. FREE and OPEN to the Community. Space is limited so RSVP is required to [email protected] or 201-750-4246. Presented in collaboration with CAPSTM Movement For Joy.

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