Erev Shabbat, May 15th

Rav Dovid Gottlieb – Scholar in Residence Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Road

9:30PM “Talking to the Shepherd: What Does Being Religious Really Mean?”

SHABBAT, MAY 16

Mrs Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel,   Congregation Rinat Yisrael   389 W Englewood

Veteran Yoetzet Halacha and teacher of Halacha and Talmud at Nishmat will deliver a drasha after the 9 AM minyan “Jerusalem – the City that Unites All of Israel.  Mrs Fraenkel is internationally known as the inspiring spokesperson for “The Three Mothers”.

Rav Berel Wein,  Congregation Beth Abraham 396 New Bridge Rd

Rav Wein will give the drasha Shabbat morning and give shiurim on “Zionism and Jerusalem 48 Years After the Six Day War” and “Has Orthodox Judaism Diverged from the Mesorah? Before and after Mincha.

Rav Dovid Gottlieb  Congregation Beth Aaron 950 Queen Anne Road

Following Hashkama Minyan “Nosei bi-Olim Chavero”  – Finding Your True Self Through Identifying with Others:

6:45PM “From Rabbi Akiva’s Students to Contemporary Israel: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along  and between Mincha and Maariv he will speak on “Elu ve Elu” : Halachic Pluralism and the Search for Truth

Shabbat Afternoon Scholar Series  Congregation Netivot Shalom 811 Palisade Avenue  7:20  Between  Mincha and Maariv

Ronnie Perelis, Assistant Professor of Sephardic Studies Yeshiva University  “The Seduction of Sefarad” The Hebrew Poets of Spain Struggle With The Sacred and the Profane.

Rachelle Fraenkel     6:40PM  Congregation Keter Torah  600 Roemer Avenue

“Emerging United from Summer 5774” An Open Discussion.

Melave Malka 10:00PM

“Yerushalayim, Mikdash and Yearning for Redemption-Relating the History of Yerushalayim to a Modern Day Experience”  Shiur given by Rav Azarya Berzon who is visiting from the Emek Learning Center in Jerusalem

Cong. Rinat Yisrael Adult Education, in conjunction with the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 9:45PM  689 W Englewood

Acclaimed new film “Above and Beyond”, directed by Roberta Grossman (“Hava Nagila” and “Blessed is the Match”) and produced by Nancy Spielberg. The film, which is beautifully photographed, with stunning stirring story of Jewish American pilots who,

beginning in 1948, secretly fought for Israel in its war of independence, when the Israeli military was nascent, and turned the tide of war to victory.

Admission is $5 at the door. Come early for a good seat!

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Congregation Rinat Yisrael  689 W Englewood

Following 8:00 Minyan  *, Rav Yosef Tzvi  Rimon, R”M at Yeshivat Har Etzion and Migdal Oz and Rabbinic Head of the Jerusalem College of Technology, will be speaking on “Remembering Rav Aharon Lichtenstein zt”l – Halacha, Hashkafa and Insights into his Personality”. This shiur is particularly timely because we are now in the period of shloshim for Rav Lichtenstein. Rav Rimon won the 2008 award for volunteerism from the President of Israel for his founding of Job Katif, an organization that trains and find jobs for the people who had to leave Gush Katif.

Color Me Fun Family Run/Walk 9am-11am  Yeshivat Noam. 70 W Century Rd Paramus

This event is for the entire community.  It will  be  the most colorful and memorable family fitness experience ever! All ages welcome. Register by May 6th to get your Color Me Fun tee shirt and sunglasses.

Register online at www.firstgiving.com/colormefun or email [email protected] for more information.

The last surviving Monuments Men, 9:30AM   Breakfast  Jewish Community Center of Paramus/Congregation Beth Tikvah 304 East Midland Ave Paramus

Harry Ettlinger , the last surviving of the Monuments Men, one of the elite volunteers who were charged with recovering lost masterpieces that were stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War.

Sinai Schools Get Ready for Summer Boutique  5:00 – 9:00PM

Marriott Glenpointe Teaneck  100 Frank W Burr Blvd Teaneck

Monday, May 18th

BNOT of Bnai Yeshurun 8:00PM is offering a pre-Shavuot flower arranging class.at Teaneck Flowers. 1324 Teaneck Road   All participants will take home a bouquet and vase. The cost is $36. RSVP by May 11 to [email protected].

Tuesday, May 19th

Rebbetzin Yehudis Samet         8:30     Congregation Beth Abraham  396 New Bridge Rd

“Honoring Parents: It’s Not Just Child’s Play – The Adult Child/Parent Connection”

7:00 PM Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls student-directed performance

“Heartbeats: A Night of Song, Dance, and Connection.” Performance for women will take place at  Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck.  All proceeds from the evening will be donated to The  Lone Soldier Center in memory of Michael Levine.  For more information contact [email protected] or Pam Ennis at 201-833-4307, ext. 265.  Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Motzei Shabbat  May 23  Erev Shavuot

Anshei Lubavitch all night Torah Studies  11:55PM     10-10 Plaza Rd Fairlawn

Rabbi  L Neubort and Rabbi A. Bergstein    Refreshments will be served.   www.flchabad.com 201 794 3770

Sunday May 24th  Shavuot

Make your sundae on Sunday.    10:30 AM  Anshei Lubavitch 10-10 Plaza Rd Faiarlawn   Hear the ten commandments read and partake in a delicious ice cream party and dairy dessert buffet. All are welcome.

SUNDAY, MAY 31
ISRAEL DAY PARADE

22nd ISRAEL DAY CONCERT in CENRAL PARK – THE CONCERT WITH A MESSAGE!

2:30-7:30 Rain or Shine, FREE Admission.   SummerStage in Central Park – enter Park at 5th Ave. & 72 St.

This year’s Concert is dedicated to the memory of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrach HY’D.  LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!!  JERUSALEM, the UNDIVIDED CAPITAL of ISRAEL; Support for ALL Communities of Israel; Thwart the Iranian Nuclear Threat; Fight the virulent BDS movement; 10th Anniversary of Gush Katif Expulsion.  Remarks by Presidential hopeful, Gov. Mike Huckabee; MK Danny Danon, former UN  Amb. John Bolton and others. Musical performances by Gad Elbaz, Alex Clare, LIPA!, Shloime Dachs and much more!Due to tight security, COME EARLY – no large bags or backpacks will be allowed into park  Information www.IsraelDayConcert.com 917-650-5623.

Congregation Beth Shalom 2015 Gala  5:00PM    354 Maitland Avenue  Teaneck

Honoring Honor Libby and Dennis Klein, Martha and Paul Resnick

The evening begins with cocktails at 5 PM, a tribute program at 6 PM, and dinner and dancing  to follow.   There is a $200 per person couvert. For tickets or to place an ad in the commemorative journal,   please go to:  www.cbsteaneck.org/2015gala or [email protected].