Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions
June 6, 2008

Thursday, June 5

Chabad of Hunterdon County. Fifth anniversary gala dinner banquet. Grand Colonial, Perryville. $180. Information, and to make reservation call (908) 238-9002, e-mail Banquet@JewishHunterdon.com or visit www.JewishHunterdon.com.

Congregation B'nai Israel. Author Eva Etzioni-Halevy. Luncheon discussion and book signing. 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Noon. Member: $10. Non-member: $12. Sponsor: $54 includes one lunch, and a copy of all three of Eva Etzioni-Halevy's books. Information, (732) 349-1244 or www.cbitr.org or cbitr@comcast.net.

Friday, June 6

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Service with Adult Choir. Installation of the Congregational Board, a farewell to Cantor Kumin, and an introduction of our new prayer book. 100 James Street, Edison. 8 p. m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Saturday, June 7

Temple Emanu-El. Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service. 100 James Street, Edison. 10:30 a.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, June 8

JCC of Central NJ. Spin-a-thon for WOLF (Wipe Out Leukemia Forever) Foundation. Spinning, the intense exercise program for avid cyclists, is conducted on special bikes. 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Limited number of spin bikes; to reserve a spot, contact Debi Price dprice@jccnj.org or (908) 889-8800 ext. 225. Sponsorship forms and complete details of the event are available at
www.jccnj.org.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah/JCC. Israel Bond breakfast. Kendall Park residents Andy and Adrienne Ross will be honored for their active support of Israel and Israeli bonds program. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. Information, (732) 297-0696.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Study class with Jonathan Schwartz. Congregation honors Schwartz for service "above and beyond." Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 395- 1952.

B'nai B'rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+). Dinner at Cafe Graziella. 390 Rt. 206, Hillsborough. 5:30 p.m. Cost will be evenly split, with a separate bar bill. RSVP by June 6, Elaine, (908) 232-0062.

IM Gallery. Learn to East Coast Swing. Instructor Carol Feldman. 2 hours of workshops for the beginner dancer.235 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park. 1-3 p.m. $35 payable to CJFDanceWorks. Information, call Carol a (609) 841 -9083 or email cfdanceworks@gmail.com

Chabad Jewish Center. Sleepless In South Brunswick. A Torah-discovery seminar on the inner dimension of G-d's Torah and the mystical Kabalistic teachings of the holiday of Shavuot. Study sessions will be conducted throughout the night by Rabbi Levi Azimov. 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. 11 p. m. Contact, Rabbi Levi Azimov (732) 398-9492.

Monday, June 9

Neve Shalom. First day of Shavuot. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. 9:30 a.m. Shacharit service, including Book of Ruth. 8 p.m. Maariv service, including a memorial service. Information, Hazzan Sheldon Levin, (732) 548-2238.

Congregation Ohav Emeth of Highland Park and Chabad House Jewish Student Center of Rutgers University. Annual Children's Torah Rally and Ice Cream Kiddush Party. Congregation Ohav Emeth, 415 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. 4:30 p.m. Free, serving both dairy and parve (non-dairy) ice creams, and open to all Highland Park/Edison residents.

Chabad Jewish Center. Enjoy a Sundae on Monday. In addition to the regular Minyan, Chabad Jewish Center will be hosting a special children's Shavuot ice-cream party. 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. 6 p.m. Information, call Rabbi Levi or Goldie Azimov (732) 398-9492.

Chabad Center. Shavuot Services. Hear the 10 Commandments followed by a delicious dairy luncheon (blintzes and all). Chabad Center 261 Gravel Hill Rd., Monroe. Information, (732) 656-1616.

Chabad Center. Ice cream party. Chabad Center 261 Gravel HIll Rd., Monroe. 5 p.m. FREE. Information, (732) 656-1616.

Temple Emanu-El. Shavuot Services and Yizkor. 100 James Street, Edison. 11 a. m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Temple Emanu-El. Pot Luck Dairy Lunch. 100 James Street, Edison. 12 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Tuesday, June 10

Neve Shalom. Second day of Shavuot. 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Services begin at 9:30 a.m., include Yizkor. Information, Hazzan Sheldon Levin, (732) 548-2238.

Chabad Center. Yizkor Services. Followed by Kiddush Luncheon. Chabad Center 261 Gravel Hill Rd., Monroe. 9:30 a.m. Information, (732) 656-1616.

Wednesday, June 11

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Al Mayer memorial lunch and learn. "Hasidic Tales I and II," with Rabbi Shira Stern. Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 12:30 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Thursday, June 12

Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources. "Strategies for Employee Recognition." Dr. Gene Simko, associate professor of management at Monmouth University, will show attendees how to reward, recognize, and thank people successfully during a professional managerial briefing. Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune. 8-10 a.m. $25 for JSAHR members; $35 for non-members; $15 for those in transition. Walk-ins add $5.
To register, Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, (732) 244-8892 or e-mail jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com.

Temple Emanu-El. Community Concert. Honoring our member, Harry Bernstein. 100 James Street, Edison. 7 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Friendship Circle. The Ari Kraut Friendship Circle Elegant Chinese Auction. Private home, Colts Neck. 6:45 p. m.: Cocktail and Prize Viewing. 7:30 p. m.: Friendship Circle Dinner followed by drawing. Suggested donation: $54 a person/$100 per couple Receive a complimentary $25 ticket per person, towards the Chinese Auction. Participants in the raffle do not need to be present at the dinner to win. Tickets can be purchased through www.fcchineseauction.info until June 11 or at the dinner. R.S.V.P. (732) 536-2319.

Friday, June 13

Congregation B'nai Tikvah Sisterhood. Sisterhood board installation and dinner. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. (732) 297-0696 or
www.BnaiTikvah.org.

Temple Emanu-El. Shabbat Alive. 100 James St., Edison. 7 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442

Sunday, June 15

Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah. Chug Ivrit (Hebrew Speaking Club). Yitzhak Salomon will be a guest speaker. 11 a. m. Free and open to both men and women. Hadassah membership not required. For location and more information, contact Rachel Weintraub (732) 819-9298 or rachel@weintraubworld.net.

Monday, June 16

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, lecture by Rabbi Daniel Fellman, "60 Years Later: The Role of an American Friendship in the Establishment of the State of Israel." Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Dr., Monroe. 10 a.m. Free. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Har Sinai Temple. Meet and greet reception for Cantor Emily Pincus. 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. 7:15 p.m. Free. RSVP (609) 730- 8100.

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County. Fourth annual golf classic. Includes lunch, refreshments, practice range, golf cart, gifts, prizes, and hors d'oeuvres. Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. 12:30 p.m. Information, Linda Glickstein, director of admissions and marketing, (732) 431-5525, or e-mail thinkssds@optonline.net.

Monroe Hadassah. Fashion show. Includes a full course, sit-down dinner. Fashions are by Coldwater Creek of Freehold Raceway Mall. Regency Ballroom, Monroe. $40. 7 p.m. Information, Phyllis Greenberg, (732) 521-0701.

Alisa Chapter Hadassah. Installation of officers. "Build Tomorrow Today - It's in the Genes" followed by musical Generation Fashion Show, "From Babies to Bubies." 380 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Reservations, Barbara, (732) 656-3338.

Tuesday, June 17

YM-YWHA of Union. Kindercamp and parents orientation. After registration, parents must come to the Y June 16-23 to pick up the information packet which includes handbook, bus cards, menus, swim program, camp calendars, and more. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7 p.m. Membership required. Information, (908)-289-8112.

Wednesday, June 18

Middlesex Chapter of the Brandeis University National Women's Committee. Professor Michael Rockland, Major American Jewish Writers from Abraham Cahan to Philip Roth. The lecture will consider the parallels as well as the contrasts between the Jewish and other ethnic writers. This program is in cooperation with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Library, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. 1:30 p.m. Free. For reservations and additional information, Dot (609) 860-0669 or Debbie (732) 297-7440.

Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. The American Jewish Experience Lecture Series, with Harvey Hauptman, who was a news, business and sports broadcaster for WCBS radio for more than 30 years. Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 10:30 a.m. Free. Information, (732) 249-4894.

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. "Recreation in Mercer County parks," with speaker Kevin Bannon, director Mercer County Park Commission. Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. 1-3 p.m. Free. RSVP by June 16 to Linda Meyer, (609) 987-8100.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Educational program and film, honoring Sybil Grossman and Sandy Raiss as education chairpersons. Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 395-1952.

JCC of Central NJ. "My Grandmother, My Mother and Me." Take a Musical Journey to the past with entertainer Ruth Kaye. 1391 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains. 11 a.m. $5 members and $7 non-members. Lunch will be available after the concert for an additional $1.75. Reservations for this show are required by June 16. Information. or to make a reservation, contact Nan Statton nstatton@jccnj.org or ext. 207.

Friday, June 20

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Installation of officers, trustees and sisterhood board. Honoring outgoing President Evelyn Goldstein. Concordia Clubhouse, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. Free. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Kehillat Ohel. Kabbalat Shabbat. Center School, 319 North Third Ave., Highland Park. 7 p.m. Information, www.kehilat-ohel.org or call (732) 843-6736.

Temple Emanu-El. Family Service. 100 James St., Edison. 7 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, June 22

YM-YWHA of Union. Broadway musical matinee, "Young Frankenstein." Dress circle tickets. Travel to New York City on a luxury bus. Meet at 501 Green Lane, Union. Tickets and transportation: Members, $170; Non-members, $180. Reservations, ask for Susan, (908) 289-8112.

Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth & Hadassah. Family Day with the Lakewood Blue Claws. 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood. Game time: 1:05 p.m. JCCWM Members: $11 per adult, $9 per child. Non-members: $12.50 per adult, $10 per child. Deadline for tickets is May 15. Contact Shelley Feingold at shelley@jccwm.com or (732) 683-9300 for reservation information or mail your check to JCCWM, 100 US Highway 9, Suite 7 , Manalapan , NJ 07726, or PAYPAL:
http://www.jccwm.com/payments.shtml.

Musica Dolce an affiliate of the Highland Park Recorder Society. Creating the Spirit of the Baroque Era. The performers are: Donna Messer, founder of the Highland Park Recorder Society, and Momo Kusaka, recorders; Lea Karpman, violin; Janet Walker, cello; and Dean Poulsen, Keyboard. New Brunswick Public Library, 60 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 12:15 p.m. Information, Donna Messer, (732) 828-7421, or e-mail recorderdonna@hotmail.com, or visit
www.hprecorder.org.

Monday, June 23

YM-YWHA of Union. Teen Get-A-Way orientation. After registration, parents must come to the Y June 16-23 to pick up the information packet which includes handbook, bus cards, menus, swim program, camp calendars, and more. 501 Green Lane, Union. 7 p.m. Membership required. Information, (908)-289-8112.

Monmouth University. Jewish and Palestinian teens Mahmoud Watad and Leonard Grob will speak about their book Teen Voices from the Holy Land, Who Am I to You? Wilson Hall Auditorium, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. 7-9 p.m. For more information, please visit www.monmouth.edu/summerMU. Contact, Petra Ludwig (732) 263-5507.

Ocean County Library. Jane Green to discuss her newest novel "The Beach House." Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean Count Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City. 7 p. m. Contact the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library at (609) 494-2480, or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org

Ahavat Shalom. Mamaloshen. Rabbi Lee Paskind of Congregation Ahavat Shalom in Lakewood will moderate a current topic of interest to the community. Refreshments. Manchester Civic Center, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, Manchester. 1 p. m. Free. Information, call Julie (732) 323-8225 or Joe (732) 323-0090

Tuesday, June 24

Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Annual Salute to Israel Gala Dinner Dance, with entertainment by Rita and Naum. All proceeds will be sent to the disabled Israeli Veterans. Kosher entrees include Prime Rib, Salmon and Chicken. Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. 6:30 p.m. $55 per person. Check to Monroe Holocaust Survivors, P.O. Box 6015, Monroe, N.J. 08831 or Greenbriar residents use lockbox #16 in Town Center. Include your choice of entree, list of those with whom you wish to be seated. Questions, Sydelle, (609) 409-2616 or Carl (609) 409-0808. Bus transportation reservations, Salome, (609) 409-9252. $3 per person.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. 50+ group celebrates the end of the fiscal year with a light luncheon. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. 1 p. m. $5. Information, Doris (609) 860-1498 or Annette (732) 297-3562.

Monmouth University. The Holocaust Suite of Jacob Landau-Discussion by Jane Denny on Art as Witness to History, and Dr. David Herrstrom on Meditations on theHolocaust Suite. In addition, Alan Mallach will give a musical performance Beethoven's Sonatas. Wilson Hall Auditorium, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. 7-9 p.m. Information, www.monmouth.edu/summerMU. Contact, Petra Ludwig (732) 263-5507.

Wednesday, June 25

Monmouth University. Women in American Jewish Life - A Panel Discussion. Moderator: Stevi Lischin. Panelists: Emily Labaton, Marcia Lane and Stella Jeruzalmi Stanway. Bey Hall, H. R. Young Auditorium, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. 7-9 p.m. Information, www.monmouth.edu/summerMU. Contact, Petra Ludwig (732) 263-5507.

Friday, June 27

Temple Emanu-El. Tot Shabbat. 100 James St., Edison. 6 p.m. Information, (732) 549-4442.

Sunday, June 29

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. 2007-2008 board installation dinner. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. 6:30 p.m. $22, adults. $15 for children ages 12 and younger. Information, (732) 297-0696 or www.BnaiTikvah.org.

Jewish Federation of Monmouth County. The Avi Maza Klezmer Orchestra. an ensemble of talented and experienced musicians with world renowned reputations. Marlboro Jewish Center Chai Building, 46 Topanemus Rd., Marlboro. 2 p. m. $10 in advance by June 26. $15 at the door. Information, (732)-683-9300.

Monday, June 30

Monroe Township Hadassah. Installation of officers. Entertainment provided by Bruce Foster a descendant of songwriter Stephen Foster. Concordia Congregation, Concordia shopping Center, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. No charge. Information, Thelma Miller, (609) 655-8466.

Wednesday, July 2

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Rabbi Emanuel Goldsmith. Professor of Yiddish and Jewish Studies at Queens College will speak on Jewish Humor: The Acheivment of Sholem Aleichem. Stop & Shop Center at Perrinevile and Prospect Plains Rds, Monroe. 7 p. m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Thursday, July 10

Monroe Township Chapter of Hadassah. Trip to Brighton Beach and luncheon at Pimorske with entertainment. Time to stroll the boardwalk and shop. $58. Call Hilma (609) 409-9708.

Monroe Township Hadassah. Summer treat. Reservations are being accepted for Brighton Beach. Lunch and entertainment. Primorske restaurant, 282 Brighton Beach Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11235. $58. Call Hilma (609) 409-9708.

Friday, July 11

Kehillat Ohel. Kabbalat Shabbat. Center School , 319 North Third Ave. , Highland Park. 7 p.m. Information, www.kehilat-ohel.org or call (732) 843-6736.

Sunday, July 13

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. First Annual Ride for Amy. The AMY Foundation is sponsoring a 50-mile ride through Middlesex and Somerset Counties to raise funds for the AMY Foundation, established in loving honor of Amy Feiman Behar. The principal purpose behind the foundation is to provide free mammograms to those women whose medical insurance does not cover mammograms. Community Center, New Road, South Brunswick. 8 a.m. No fee, but all riders must collect
a minimum of $150 in donations. Information, (609) 954-5522 or e-mail JMonzo57@comcast.net.

Sunday, July 20

Leisure Village West ORT. 20th anniversary gala. Dinner and entertainment will be provided the by the Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer band. Encore room, Leisure Village West, Manchester. $30. Open to everyone. Susan, (732) 657-7927 or Phyllis, (732) 323-9175.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe Township. Open House. In honor of its 25th year anniversary we are hosting a special open house to welcome new members and residents who have moved to the area. For those of you who join dues will be free through December 2008. Concordia shopping Center, Monroe. 10 a.m.-Noon. For more information call (609) 395-1952 or Norman Avrutin (609) 409-1355.

Jewish Congregation of Concordia and Monroe Township. Open house to welcome new members and residents. Concordia Shopping Center, Monroe. 10 a.m.–noon. Free. Information, (609) 395-1952 or Norman Avrutin (609) 409-1355.

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Raffle drawing for two season tickets for NY Giants 2008 football season (including pre-season games). Seats on 45 yard line, lower section; parking not included. 1001 Finnegan's Lane, North Brunswick. Drawing is 10 a.m. To purchase tickets, (732) 297-0696 or send e-mail to
LICDAC@OPTONLINE.NET, include
Giants Ticket Raffle on the subject line.

Wednesday August 6

Jewish Congregation of Concordia. Fred Gorstein, MD, chairman of the department. of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Jefferson Medical College who will speak on "The changing face of medical care", how it will impact our lives? What will be our role? Stop & Shop center at Perrinevile & Prospect Plains Rd. Monroe. 7: 30 p. m. Information, (609) 395-1952.

Sunday, August 17

Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Annual Gala for Disabled Israeli War veterans. Entertainment provided by Marilyn Michaels, Stewie Stone, David Katz. Morasco performing Arts Center Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perineville Road, Monroe. 7 p.m. Auditorium seats $30. Front chairs $35. Checks to Monroe Township Holocaust Survivors. Greenbriar-Whittingham residents place checks in lockbox #16 in the Greenbriar Town Center or mail to P.O. Box 6015, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. Information, Doris, (609) 655-0622 or Carl (609) 409-0808. Entire proceeds will be donated to disabled Israeli war veterans.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Congregation B'nai Tikvah and JCC of North and South Brunswick. Rejoice 2008. Live entertainment, refreshments, vendors, raffle prizes, activities for the kids and much more. Woodlot Park, New Road, South Brunswick. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Information, (732) 297-0696.

Thursday, Nov. 13

Lakewood Historical Society. Honoring Sheldon Wolpin. The View at Eagle Ridge, Lakewood. Information, (732) 276- 7944 or (732) 364- 3263.