From: JCCRI
FUNDRAISER FOR JCCRI
One-Woman Show by Israeli Jewelry Artist
SHARON LEVY
Wednesday, April 7
9am - 5pm
JCCRI Fitness Lobby
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI
Sharon Levy was born and raised in Netanya, Israel. She began sculpting in soft materials and creating her own unique line of jewelry at the age of 12. After her army service, Sharon decided to create in harder materials like gold and silver so she studied for 4 years in the famous academy of art, OMANIT located in Jaffa.
Update your jewelry collection...
buy presents for Mother's Day...
help the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island at the same time!
Unique, handcrafted pieces in 14K gold, fine sterling silver, and semi-precious stones.
Most pieces are double-sided and can be worn with various outfits in different ways!
Prices range from $150 to $360
A portion of the proceeds benefits the
Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island
The JCCRI is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island.
Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island
401 Elmgrove Ave.
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
401-861-8800
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Freel Test Kits for DNA Shoah Project
www.JewishNetwork.com
From: Ellen Shindelman Kowitt grapevynwest@comcast.net
Please publicize that anyone can still order free test kits directly from the DNA Shoah Project online.
Visit www.dnashoah.org or specifically go to
http://www.dnashoah.org/general/contribute-your-dna-to-the-project-survivors-and-their-relatives
<http://www.dnashoah.org/general/contribute-your-dna-to-the-project-survivors-and-their-relatives
A workshop on tracing family history documents and databases related to the Holocaust-era will be:
Sunday March 28th, 9:30 AM at Temple Sinai in Denver.
More information at www.jgsco.org
Warmly,
Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
President, Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado
Support Israel
From: JewishClubMaoz@yahoogroups.com
Visit this group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JewishClubMaoz/
Over the years I expressed great frustration with subscribers to this group claiming to be somehow pro-Israel.
Each one of you knows very well how to push that computer mouse in your spare time, fulling yourself into thinking that you have
done something for Israel.
When presented with real opportunities to save lives of your fellow Jews in Eretz Yisroel, and to make a stand against foreign land
grabbers... where are any of you?
America is supposedly a country of free speech: it is no challenge to wear your convictions on your sleeve, but when actions are
needed somehow this proud bunch of American Jewish freedom lovers bravely follows in the footsteps of the previous generations of
Jewish Americans who didn't do practically anything to save European Jewry from the Holocaust.
Tony Blair and other official foreign invaders come into Israel, build on her sovereign soil, and then turn it all over to the
Arabs. I am not just talking about scores of non-profits that are openly building a case against Israelis with the purpose of
annihilating the State of Israel via diplomatic means. We are talking FULL ON official foreign invasion, limiting Jews' every move
and preventing us from building on our own soil while financing all sorts of projects and assisting Arabs with moving in, and taking
over.
I am talking about the kind of reality for Israel's Jews, where in one day they deal with as much as your average American Jew does
not experience in a lifetime. Since 2002 I have been trying to get the message out that 99% of terrorist attacks do not get reported
in the world media because they didn't claim a life. Sadly, you are drinking the media's Kool-Aid, perpetuating an image of Israel
where everything is peachy and some paranoid individuals are really exaggerating the whole thing.
It is much easier to redirect attention of the public and talk about Israel's scientific and technological achievements that to
delve into reality of the situation.
I do not exaggerate when I say that the Rabbis in America choose to focus on ritual, but avoid the part where they are expected to
encourage their congregants to bring Torah values to life. What's the use in millions, ney, billions of $ being spent on buildings
for worship if every single one of them is devoid of spiritual meaning. We are coming upon Passover when the more observant Jews
scrub their homes, spend enormous amounts of money on chow certified Kosher for Passover. Jews of all denominations hold Seders:
communal and family kind, not once stopping of the original reason we sit down and eat a fine meal several times a year. It not to
showcase our culinary know-how, not to flash the latest fashions, but to remind of our own History and to TO LEARN FROM IT and DO
RIGHT by your fellow Jews and the land of Israel today.
Mr. Danziger is on his first visit to the USA for the first time in two years to tell us how they reclaim land that the foreigners
are trying to take away, how they reclaim the Jewish youth from Hizballah's blooming business of drug trafficking, how 4,000 of the
IDF's most experienced and dedicated reservists refuse to put down their weapons and fight back against Arab terror DAILY.
Open your shuls and homes to this amazing individual and get the real story from someone who has been living it since 1972 when he
made Aliyah. Last year The Jerusalem Post ran a cover story about Mishmeret Yesha, but for the most part the media tends to focus on
short-lived stories of the day. Politicians come and go. Sometimes they threaten to get rid of the Jewish Land, sometimes their
words and even legislation supports the people on the ground. but for the most part politicians come and go, but people like Mr.
Danziger stay and count on themselves. If you want to know what the future holds in store for the people of Israel, you ought to
host this man and pepper him with questions and then ask what you can do to support the Israelis fighting the daily battle for
survival. Ithe help we ask does not always involve $$$. We need you!
Be the israel supporters you claimed to be when you joined this group, stand up to the cowardess of the Rabbis avoiding everything
and anything remotely 'political' out of fear for their pocketbook. Be there for Israel when she needs you most.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
New York Grass Roots Counter Protest at the Waldorf
www.JewishNetwork.com
From: AFSI afsi@rcn.com
1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
March 11, 2010
OUR UNREPORTED GRASS ROOTS COUNTER-PROTEST AT THE WALDORF
By: Helen Freedman
On Tuesday evening, March 9, from 5-7 P.M., in New York City, close to 250 defenders of Israel gathered at the NYPD designated spot
on Park Avenue, opposite the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, to counter-protest against those who were there to defame and denigrate Israel's
Chief of Staff, Lt. General Gabi Ashkenazi and the IDF. While hundreds of Israel haters, including members of left-wing Jewish
organizations, and the Neturai Karta, marched on Lexington Avenue and across Park Avenue, right in front of the Waldorf, with their
professionally made signs, all black with white letters, our groups, the lovers of Israel, were enthusiastically carrying their
flags, signs, and banners in support of Israel.
Our grass roots groups, in addition to Americans for a Safe Israel/AFSI, included the Human Rights Coalition Against Radical Islam,
with Andy Upton and Marvin Belsky leading the way. Their organization includes many Hindus, and the Namdhari Sikh Foundation members
were there supporting our efforts. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, of Z Street, had arranged to bring in Col. Ben-Tzion Gruber, an amazing
speaker from Israel who gives detailed information about the scrupulous efforts made on the part of the IDF to be as moral and
ethical and humane in their fighting program as is humanly possible. In many cases, the restraint exercised by the IDF to prevent
human casualties puts the lives of Israel's soldiers in danger.
With the help of Pam Geller of Atlas Shrugs, Lori interviewed Col. Gruber on the spot and the interview is posted on their blogs.
Lori also secured copies of records of the leaflets, phone calls and local radio and TV station messages which were sent out by the
IDF during Operation Cast Lead, alerting the civilians to their planned actions and telling civilians to evacuate targeted places.
We know that the Arab reaction to these warnings, in many cases, simply encouraged the leaders to send women and children to the
rooftops, thereby preventing the IDF from carrying out their plans. What other army would fight a war in such a way? Certainly not
the Arabs, who use their civilians as human shields, and deliberately fight from hospitals, schools, mosques and homes.
We also had a large showing from the Russian Jewish community, as well as youngsters from various schools and synagogues. They were
so eager to hold the flags, signs and banners supporting Israel. It was heartwarming to have the young people with us. Supporters
also came from such groups as Stand With Us, the National Council of Young Israel, Get Out The Facts, ZOA, Shalom International,
Jewish Action Alliance, Jewish Voice and Opinion, and the World Committee for the Land of Israel. Some passers-by, who saw our signs
and gave us the thumbs up, also joined with us. Israelis visiting from Israel, such as Dan Luria of Ateret Cohanim and Yossi Baumol
of the Hebron Fund were there, speaking to the crowd and giving us the benefit of their first hand knowledge. Rabbi David Algaze,
spiritual leader of Congregation Havurat Yisrael in Forest Hills, Queens, NY, who is always ready to lend his support to our efforts
on behalf of Israel, was there, offering words of strength and encouragement.
When we understood that the NYPD would not stop us from "walking" with our signs, as the Israel haters were doing, we began walking
also. We walked past the designated location of the Arabs, just a block away from our spot. The PA flags were flying boldly, and a
huge loud speaker was set up. As we walked past them, venomous words were hurled at us. So much hatred and ignorance was evident.
I'm proud to say that our messages were just the opposite. We see ourselves as educators and spokesmen of the truth. Tragically, in
the world of blind hatred, truth does not seem to carry much weight.
As for the media presence, it was not very visible. Al-Jazeera interviewed me, along with Dan Luria. A fellow who said he was from
the NY Times took pictures of me holding my sign which read, "AFSI stands with the IDF." He interviewed me also, taking my name and
position as Executive Director of AFSI. I made sure to give him a flyer about Col. Kemp who described the IDF as the most moral and
ethical army he has ever known. Our flyer also carried David Bedein's article on "The Real Apartheid State," which would be
"Palestine," if it ever came into existence. I have no idea if he wrote anything up, or if he even was from the Times, since he was
wearing a khaffiyya scarf around his neck.
The JTA reporter never bothered to interview me or any of the other organizers, to my knowledge. The fact that their report disposed
of our counter-protest with a one sentence dismissive description is certainly no credit to their reporting talents or interests.
Where the JTA reporter described some of the signs carried by the Israel haters, he/she couldn't be troubled to describe any of our
signs highlighting the abuses of Muslims throughout the world against all "infidels", the danger that Hamas poses to all, including
the "Palestinians," and our favorite sign of all, "The world does not need another Arab terrorist state."
I'm very grateful to all those who stood together with us at yet another demonstration in support of Israel. It is unfortunate that
we never get the participation of the 52 organizations that make up the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations.
Perhaps something will happen to make them realize that silence in the face of oppression, is acquiescence.
Quebec McGill Institute for Learning in Retirement Spring Program
www.JewishEvents.info
McGill Institute for Learning in Retirement
Announces its Spring 2010 Program for Discussion Groups and Friday Lectures, from April 12 to June 18
Registration starts March 23 at 688 Sherbrooke Steet West, room 229. For more information, contact MILR at 514-398-8234 or visit
www.mcgill.ca/milr
L'Institut d'études à la retraite de l'Université McGill (MILR) lance son Programme printemps 2010 pour des discussions-groupes et
conférences du vendredi, du 12 avril au 18 juin.
Les inscriptions débuteront le 23 mars au 688 rue Sherbrooke ouest, suite 229.
Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez communiquer avec MILR
au 514 398-8234
Guy Chiasson,
Communication Chair, MILR
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Biden in Israel National Jewish Democratic Council
From Njdc Washington - National Jewish Democratic Council.
This week Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Israel and President Barack Obama is continuing his efforts to achieve health care
reform. NJDC wants to make sure that you stay informed, and the best way to do this is to become a fan of NJDC's new Facebook page.
Click the link below and become a fan so that you can receive blog updates in your news feed and share comments.
www.facebook.com/nationaljewishdemocraticcouncil
Thanks,
NJDC
Monday, March 08, 2010
Quebec March Launch of innovative publication: Unlearn Intolerance
From: Quebec Jewish Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 8, 2010
Jewish events at www.JewishEvents.info
QJC helps Montreal 6th and 7th graders 'unlearn intolerance'
Launch of innovative publication
MONTREAL - As part of the 11th Annual Action Week Against Racism, Quebec Jewish Congress (QJC) and its partners will be releasing a
compilation of 90 texts on the theme 'Unlearn Intolerance' from 6th and 7th grade Montreal area students of all faiths and
backgrounds. In a public ceremony under the auspices of the President of the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de
la jeunesse, Gaétan Cousineau.
Monday March, 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Centre communautaire de Côte-des-Neiges
6767, Côte-des-Neiges
Montreal
The public launch of this fascinating look at intolerance through the eyes of Montreal school children from École Bois-Joli Laval,
Solomon Schecter Academy and École Enfant-Soleil will provide the students with a tangible opportunity to commemorate the
International Day Against Racism and send a message to their fellow Quebecers.
Other partners behind this innovative project include le Centre international de documentation et d'information haitienne, caribéene
et afro-canadienne (CIDIHCA), l'Alliance israélite universelle (AIU), FAST and the Alex and Ruth Dworkin Foundation.
An advance copy of the publication is available to journalists upon request. Please contact Eta Yudin at (514) 294-6685 to request a
copy.
Quebec Jewish Congress is the official voice of the Jewish Community of Quebec.
For more informations:
Eta Yudin
Director of communications
Quebec Jewish Congress
T. (514) 345-6411 ext.3165
C. (514) 294-6685
eyudin@cjq-qjc.ca
Or
Jérémie Tapiero
Director of Public Affairs
Quebec Jewish Congress
T. (514) 345-6411 ext. 3169
C. (514) 833-7441
jtapiero@cjq-qjc.ca
MARCH 8, 2010
QJC helps Montreal 6th and 7th graders 'unlearn intolerance'
Launch of innovative publication
MONTREAL - As part of the 11th Annual Action Week Against Racism, Quebec Jewish Congress (QJC) and its partners will be releasing a
compilation of 90 texts on the theme 'Unlearn Intolerance' from 6th and 7th grade Montreal area students of all faiths and
backgrounds. In a public ceremony under the auspices of the President of the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de
la jeunesse Gaétan Cousineau.
Monday March, 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Centre communautaire de Côte-des-Neiges
6767, Côte-des-Neiges
Montreal
The public launch of this fascinating look at intolerance through the eyes of Montreal school children from École Bois-Joli Laval,
Solomon Schecter Academy and École Enfant-Soleil will provide the students with a tangible opportunity to commemorate the
International Day Against Racism and send a message to their fellow Quebecers.
Other partners behind this innovative project include le Centre International de Documentation et d'Information Haitienne, Caribéene
et Afro-Canadienne (CIDIHCA), l'Alliance israélite universelle (AIU), FAST and the Alex and Ruth Dworkin Foundation.
An advance copy of the publication is available to journalists upon request. Please contact Eta Yudin at 514-294-6685 to request a
copy.
Quebec Jewish Congress is the official voice of the Jewish Community of Quebec.
- 30 -
PHOTO-OP: Gaétan Cousineau, young students receiving awards, award ceremony
For more informations:
Eta Yudin
Director of communications
Quebec Jewish Congress
T. (514) 345-6411 ext.3165
C. (514) 294-6685
eyudin@cjq-qjc.ca
Or
Jérémie Tapiero
Director of Public Affairs
Quebec Jewish Congress
T. (514) 345-6411 ext 3169
C. (514) 833-7441
jtapiero@cjq-qjc.ca
South Florida March Jewish Outdoor Mosaic
These events are good for Jewish singles.
See www.jewishnetwork.com for Jewish events.
Upcoming events to plan for are Camping at Collier Seminole, March 19-21 and Camping to Bahia Honda in the keys, May 14-16.
We have an event each Sunday so be sure to check your weekly e-mails from our Membership Director, Chuck, letting you know what's
happening that weekend and visit our website calendar at www.southfloridamosaic.org
Hope to see you at an event soon,
The Board of Directors
Mosaic Outdoor Club of South Florida
Thursday, March 04, 2010
March 14th THE JEWISH WEEK'S GRAND WINE TASTING AT CITY WINERY
Experience the finest Kosher Wines from around the world!
THE JEWISH WEEK'S
GRAND WINE TASTING
At City Winery, March 14, 2010
From 1-5 PM
Just $35/person in advance - or $40 at the door
THE JEWISH WEEK'S
GRAND WINE TASTING
At City Winery, March 14, 2010
From 1-5 PM
Just $35/person in advance - or $40 at the door
Kosher Wine Society Drinkers and Tasters Members
Receive $5 off every ticket
Looking for interesting Kosher wines to enjoy at your Seder?
Want to taste the newest and the
"Top 18" Kosher Wines?
Curious about all the
new Kosher wines?
Enjoy learning about wine and the
wine making process?
Plan to attend The Jewish Week's GRAND WINE TASTING event
at City Winery.
* Taste dozens of exciting new
Kosher wines, including the winners of The Jewish Week's recent Top 18
Kosher Wine competition
* Talk to Kosher wine vintners,
wine experts and local retailers
* Tour City Winery's Kosher wine making facility
* Order your favorite Kosher wines to enjoy at your Seder
* Pick up a free copy of
The Jewish Week's Kosher Wine Guide packed with great ideas for food pairings,as well as the Top 18 Kosher wines in 6
categories, and more
Don't miss an opportunity that won't happen again for another year! Tickets are available in advance for $35 at
www.KosherWineSociety.com or for $40 at the door the day of the event.
(NOTE: While the wine served on March 14 is under Kosher supervision, the restaurant's food is not.)
155 Varick St (between Spring and Vandam Streets)
New York, NY 10013
212.608.0555
March New York, NY Jewish Counter Protest in Support of Israel
AFSI
1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; Fax: 212-828-1717; afsi@rcn.com, www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
March 4, 2010
1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; Fax: 212-828-1717; afsi@rcn.com, www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
March 4, 2010
URGENT COUNTER-PROTEST , TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 5-7 P.M.
TO ALL THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT ISRAEL -
IT IS URGENT THAT YOU ATTEND THE COUNTER-PROTEST RALLY
Across from the WALDORF ASTORIA - PARK AVE.,bet. 49th & 50th Streets, NYC
On Tuesday, March 9, The Friends of the IDF is having their annual dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. We have learned that
there will be an Arab demonstration outside the hotel, defaming the IDF and Gabi Ashkenazi, the Chief of the IDF General Staff.
We will be handing out information, holding signs, Israeli and American flags, and alerting the public as to the true nature of
Fatah, Hamas and the PA. The Hamas terrorist acts against Christians and Fatah, the use of women and children as human shields, the
firing of rockets from mosques, homes, and schools in order to deter IDF retaliation, the misinformation and hatred being fed to
Arab children in their classrooms and through PA media, will all be detailed.
We'll be highlighting the IDF and Israeli assistance to the Arabs in the fields of medical care, education, and providing a
standard of living for Arab Israelis that is the highest in the Middle East. In addition, in opposition to the recent "apartheid"
claims against Israel, the Israeli Arabs enjoy full democratic rights in the Knesset , in their religious observances, and in the
media.
A number of grass roots activist groups have come together to counter-protest on that evening. They include Americans For a Safe
Israel/AFSI, Get Out The Facts, Human Rights Coalition Against Radical Islam, National Council of Young Israel, Shalom
International, Stand With Us, World Committee for the Land of Israel, Zionist Organization of America/ZOA . Individuals such as
Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Lori Lowenthal Marcus, and Andy Upton are also working with us. Others continue to join. PLEASE BE THERE
WITH US - MARCH 9, 5-7 P.M.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Washington, DC Feb Purim Party
The TZUFIM PTA AND BIO ABROAD organization having the biggest annual purim party in this area.
Date : Feb 27th
Location :
Rollins Congressional Clubhouse
1621 Martha Terrace
Rockville, MD 20852
Time : 9:00
Be prepared with a costume
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
New York Jewish Cultural Highlights - December 9 - December 23
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Israeli Consulate, NY | 800 Second Ave | New York | NY | 10017 |
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
CHANUKAH PROTEST RALLY AGAINST THE CONSTRUCTION FREEZE
From: AFSI [mailto:afsi@rcn.com]
Subject: We need your help in publicizing and participating in A CHANUKAH PROTEST RALLY AGAINST THE CONSTRUCTION FREEZE
1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; Fax: 212-828-1717; afsi@rcn.com; www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
Dec. 8, 2009
JOIN THE PROTEST AGAINST ISRAEL’S CONSTRUCTION FREEZE
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 11AM-12 noon, in front of the Israeli Consulate, 42nd Street and Second Avenue, NYC, people of conscience will gather to protest against the immoral, illegal, unconscionable construction freeze ordered by PM Bibi Netanyahu and approved by the Knesset. It’s purpose seems to be to appease the Arab enemy, which has already announced that the freeze is insufficient to meet its demands.
In violation of the right-wing Likud mandate to preserve the Land of Israel for the Jewish people, a draconian order has been issued to stop work on all construction in the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria for a period of ten months while Arab construction continues unabated.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak is implementing this order with the use of the IDF and Yassamnakim, a special forces unit, dressed in black, reminiscent of the Nazi SS.
Just as in the expulsion of the Jews from Gush Katif, no thought has been given to the emotional, economic, and physical hardships inflicted upon the 300,000 residents of Judea and Samaria, as well as all those involved in the construction industry.
We urge all those who care about the preservation of the Land of Israel to be present on the second day of Chanukah, Sunday, Dec. 13, to rally to the cry of Judah Maccabee, “All those who are faithful, follow me!!” Although this rally will be taking place in NYC, we urge people throughout the country to follow suit and organize demonstrations in their own communities.
Contact the AFSI office, 212-828-2424; 1-800-235-3658; afsi@rcn.com for additional information.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
March 20 New York - Tamaron 2009 Israeli Dance Camp
TAMARON 2009
PREMIER HOTEL at FABULOUS RATES
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE CAMP
Our 2nd year at our FABULOUS new location, the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. What a Find.
All of our rooms are DELUXE & equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, telephone, alarm clock, iron & ironing board, individual climate control & marble bathrooms with hair dryer & heat lamp. Each floor has an ice maker & soda machine.
All our rooms are centrally located & extremely close to our beautiful private dining room which is right next to our elegant dance hall with its HUGE WOODEN FLOOR. Both of these halls are off of a gorgeous huge lobby with loads of comfortable sofas, wireless internet connection, a kiosk that serves cappuccino, latte & other goodies, and a bar.
Other hotel amenities include two new state of the art fitness rooms, a full service spa which includes jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a swimming pool. Massages are available by appointment. There is a game room complete with coin operated games, a pool table & foosball.
Outdoor activities include tennis, basketball & miniature golf. There are many near-by sites of interest such as "Skatetime", nationally recognized for its roller skating & skateboarding rinks, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, winery tours and shopping (New Paltz is only 20 minutes away).
www.hudsonvalleyresort.com
L00K at our GREAT RATES
per person for entire camp (4 days, 3 nights)
Friday afternoon- Monday brunch/review
includes all workshops, dance parties, a HUGE WOODEN FLOOR wonderful KOSHER meals & snacks.
ALL ROOMS ARE DELUXE
3 night stay 2 night stay
2/room $445 2/room $375
1/room $525 1/room $424
Service charge already included in above prices
NO Resort Fee
10.5% tax is additional
FABULOUS Children's RATES for ENTIRE Camp
children 0 - 5 no charge
children 6 - 12 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $90
children 13- 17 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $155
2 night rate
children 6 - 12 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $85
children 13- 17 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $130
Service charge already included in above prices
10.5% tax is additional
A $50 deposit per person is required to hold your spot at Tamaron
Don't be left out... call or e-mail Tamar
201-836-2655
tamaron@usa.net
Friday Dinner, March 20 - Monday Brunch, March 23
Time to make the Reservations
PREMIER HOTEL at FABULOUS RATES
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE CAMP
Our 2nd year at our FABULOUS new location, the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. What a Find.
All of our rooms are DELUXE & equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, telephone, alarm clock, iron & ironing board, individual climate control & marble bathrooms with hair dryer & heat lamp. Each floor has an ice maker & soda machine.
All our rooms are centrally located & extremely close to our beautiful private dining room which is right next to our elegant dance hall with its HUGE WOODEN FLOOR. Both of these halls are off of a gorgeous huge lobby with loads of comfortable sofas, wireless internet connection, a kiosk that serves cappuccino, latte & other goodies, and a bar.
Other hotel amenities include two new state of the art fitness rooms, a full service spa which includes jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a swimming pool. Massages are available by appointment. There is a game room complete with coin operated games, a pool table & foosball.
Outdoor activities include tennis, basketball & miniature golf. There are many near-by sites of interest such as "Skatetime", nationally recognized for its roller skating & skateboarding rinks, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, winery tours and shopping (New Paltz is only 20 minutes away).
www.hudsonvalleyresort.com
L00K at our GREAT RATES
per person for entire camp (4 days, 3 nights)
Friday afternoon- Monday brunch/review
includes all workshops, dance parties, a HUGE WOODEN FLOOR wonderful KOSHER meals & snacks.
ALL ROOMS ARE DELUXE
3 night stay 2 night stay
2/room $445 2/room $375
1/room $525 1/room $424
Service charge already included in above prices
NO Resort Fee
10.5% tax is additional
FABULOUS Children's RATES for ENTIRE Camp
children 0 - 5 no charge
children 6 - 12 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $90
children 13- 17 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $155
2 night rate
children 6 - 12 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $85
children 13- 17 (in double room with 2 adults paying 2/room rate) $130
Service charge already included in above prices
10.5% tax is additional
A $50 deposit per person is required to hold your spot at Tamaron
Don't be left out... call or e-mail Tamar
201-836-2655
tamaron@usa.net
Friday Dinner, March 20 - Monday Brunch, March 23
Time to make the Reservations
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Many Jewish products you would not expect. The list is fun to browse simply for the surprises.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
June 26 - July 21 Available Orto-Da Theatre Group presenting Stones
Shalom to all,
The ORTO-DA THEATRE GROUP presenting the critically acclaimed STONES, has been invited to perform "Stones " in
Trois-Rivieres,Quebec.
They are available to perform in your regions from June 26-July 21 offering 3 versions:(7min,25min, 45min &one hour) depending on
your programs.
The Stones performance, a non verbal international show, is suitable for audiences of 500-1000 and can be presented in a
traditional theater setting or in a special version for open-air/street theatre festivals.
To invite or for additional information, please contact:
Yonit Danai
011 972 8 938 9148
011 972 52 4329997
orto_da@017.net.il
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Stones
June 26th - July 21th 2009
Tour in U.S.A and Canada
Idea : Yinon Tzafrir , Yifat Zandany Tzafrir
Direction : Yinon Tzafrir , Avi Gibson Bar-el, Daniel Zafrani
Design : Miki Ben Knaan
Wigs & props : Tova Berman
Sound design : Yinon Tzafrir, Dafna Zafrani
Lighting design : Yaron Hirsh, Aleksey Terletsky
Sound mix : Marcelo Kowalsky
Choreography : Daniel Zafrani
Actors-creators : Yaniv Moyal, Avi Gibson Bar-el, Moti Sabag, Hila Spektor, Hezy Kohen, Yinon Tzafrir
Artistic consultant : Amir Orian
Description:
A group of six actors has created a mime show named "Avanim" (Hebrew for stones), inspired by a sculpture made by Nathan
Rappaport ( 1911-1987) .
The sculpture is located in Warsaw at the spot where the ghetto used to be (there is also a replica of the sculpture in the Yad
Va'Shem Museum). It has two distinct sides which are related: The back of the sculpture depicts a group of figures representing the
people sent to the death camps from the ghetto, while the front of the sculpture depicts the Warsaw Ghetto warriors with weapons in
hand. At the very center stands the figure of Mordechai Anielewicz, holding the flame that sparked the fire of the uprising.
The actors employ a unique technique: their faces and bodies are covered in black mud from the Dead Sea. They stand in the exact
position of the figures in Rappaport's sculpture.
Very slowly the sculpture starts moving and the group manages to bring the sculpture to life.
The props used in the performance go through a transformation - a yellow ribbon turns into a swastika, then into a yellow star,
and finally into a Star of David.
The soundtrack begins with a speech delivered by Hitler and ends with Achinoam Nini's lovely and moving voice singing the song that
was the theme of the film, "Life is Beautiful".
Through this resurrection some painful concepts are conveyed about the darkest period in the troubled history of the Jewish people.
Recommendation of IL Embassy in Lisbon: "... Without doubt, the "Avanim" production presents a unique and powerful theatre
experience, combining pantomime, music, movement, lighting and text in such a way that hundreds of invited guests were both touched
and moved. These guests included government officials, such as the Portuguese cultural minister, foreign ministry officials and
representatives of various government bodies, diplomats, local contact people from all fields and Jewish and Israeli community
representatives. The show received much praise.".
In Germany the show was selected in 2007 as one of the ten best performances in the world.
Special attractions:
The show fit for outdoor festival or indoor auditoriums.
Special requirements:
Attached is technical requirements for the "Avanim" show.
See clip from " Avanim" show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFINn7Bg5kw
Yonit Diani - marketing
ISRAEL
+972-8-9389148
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Rabbi Noah Weinberg of Blessed Memory
Rabbi Weinberg founded Aish Hatorah. I met Rabbi Weinberg. He reminded me of my parents. A personable Brooklyn Jew. He was a giant in his contributions to making the world a better place. I know he did for me.
From: Aish Philadelphia [mailto:office@aishphila.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Aish Philadelphia
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:26 AM
To: publish@jewishnetwork.com
Subject: Rav Noach Weinberg, of blessed memory
Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory by aish.com.
We write these words with great sadness and disbelief.
We write these words with great sadness and disbelief -- our beloved Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Yisrael Noach ben Yitzchak Mattisyahu Weinberg - passed away this morning, Feb 5/ Shevat 11.
The funeral will be today at 1:30 pm, at the Ahavas Torah Shul in Kiryat Zanz, Jerusalem, and will proceed from there to Har Menuchos.
Words at this time feel wholly inadequate to describe the greatness of Rabbi Weinberg, of blessed memory. The shock is too great and the pain too fresh, but the situation demands a few words, and over the next week a more fitting tribute will be created.
Rabbi Weinberg was a Jewish leader and visionary par excellence. Every fiber of his being was animated by the reality of the Almighty and the truth of Torah. He lived with the awareness of God -- His infinite love and awesomeness -- and the power of Torah to instruct us on how to live a most meaningful life.
Rabbi Weinberg passionately believed in the greatness of every human being, because God Himself testified to the inherent greatness in every human being.
Rabbi Weinberg exuded love and concern for every Jew, and was a beloved father to thousands.
Rabbi Weinberg dedicated his life to bringing a renaissance within Jewish people, to reach out to every Jew and reconnect him to the depth and meaning of our heritage. The Jewish people are meant to be a light unto nations; Rabbi Weinberg undertook the task to galvanize the Jewish people and inspire us to live up to our mission and be Kiddush Hashem - to sanctify God's Name in this world.
"The hidden things are for Hashem, our God, but the revealed things are for us and our children forever, to carry out all the words of this Torah" (Deut. 29:28). Rabbi Weinberg lived with the reality that the all the revealed things are our responsibility. If masses of Jews are assimilating, it's our responsibility to bring each and every one back. If there is a threat to the Jewish Nation or to the Western world, it cannot be ignored. We must meet the challenges facing us head on and do whatever we can to remedy the situation.
Rabbi Weinberg was fighting the battles of the Jewish people until his last day. Today we are orphans.
Send your condolences and memories of our beloved Rosh Yeshiva in the comment section below.
________________________________
This article can also be read at: http://www.aish.com/jewishissues/jewishsociety/Rabbi_Noah_Weinberg3_of_blessed_me.asp
Aish Philadelphia | 50 E Montgomery Ave. | Bala Cynwyd | PA | 19004
From: Aish Philadelphia [mailto:office@aishphila.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Aish Philadelphia
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:26 AM
To: publish@jewishnetwork.com
Subject: Rav Noach Weinberg, of blessed memory
Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory by aish.com.
We write these words with great sadness and disbelief.
We write these words with great sadness and disbelief -- our beloved Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Yisrael Noach ben Yitzchak Mattisyahu Weinberg - passed away this morning, Feb 5/ Shevat 11.
The funeral will be today at 1:30 pm, at the Ahavas Torah Shul in Kiryat Zanz, Jerusalem, and will proceed from there to Har Menuchos.
Words at this time feel wholly inadequate to describe the greatness of Rabbi Weinberg, of blessed memory. The shock is too great and the pain too fresh, but the situation demands a few words, and over the next week a more fitting tribute will be created.
Rabbi Weinberg was a Jewish leader and visionary par excellence. Every fiber of his being was animated by the reality of the Almighty and the truth of Torah. He lived with the awareness of God -- His infinite love and awesomeness -- and the power of Torah to instruct us on how to live a most meaningful life.
Rabbi Weinberg passionately believed in the greatness of every human being, because God Himself testified to the inherent greatness in every human being.
Rabbi Weinberg exuded love and concern for every Jew, and was a beloved father to thousands.
Rabbi Weinberg dedicated his life to bringing a renaissance within Jewish people, to reach out to every Jew and reconnect him to the depth and meaning of our heritage. The Jewish people are meant to be a light unto nations; Rabbi Weinberg undertook the task to galvanize the Jewish people and inspire us to live up to our mission and be Kiddush Hashem - to sanctify God's Name in this world.
"The hidden things are for Hashem, our God, but the revealed things are for us and our children forever, to carry out all the words of this Torah" (Deut. 29:28). Rabbi Weinberg lived with the reality that the all the revealed things are our responsibility. If masses of Jews are assimilating, it's our responsibility to bring each and every one back. If there is a threat to the Jewish Nation or to the Western world, it cannot be ignored. We must meet the challenges facing us head on and do whatever we can to remedy the situation.
Rabbi Weinberg was fighting the battles of the Jewish people until his last day. Today we are orphans.
Send your condolences and memories of our beloved Rosh Yeshiva in the comment section below.
________________________________
This article can also be read at: http://www.aish.com/jewishissues/jewishsociety/Rabbi_Noah_Weinberg3_of_blessed_me.asp
Aish Philadelphia | 50 E Montgomery Ave. | Bala Cynwyd | PA | 19004
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Ongoing Jewish Event Listings
Be sure to check the Ongoing Jewish events section.
For smaller communities, the Upcoming Jewish events section can be empty. Upcoming events have to be replenished every couple of weeks, so it is easy for those sections to empty out.
Check the Ongoing Jewish events section. Even when the Upcoming section is empty, the Ongoing section can have a large listing.
For smaller communities, the Upcoming Jewish events section can be empty. Upcoming events have to be replenished every couple of weeks, so it is easy for those sections to empty out.
Check the Ongoing Jewish events section. Even when the Upcoming section is empty, the Ongoing section can have a large listing.
Monday, December 29, 2008
New York and Manhattan Jewish Events for Jewish Singles, Couples and Families
The New York Jewish Events section, which specifically covers Manhattan Jewish Events, has become the premier event section. This section is always filled and highly visited. Anyone running a Jewish event in New York, especially looking to reach adults that are going out, should be sure to list events in this section.
Click here to visit the New York and Manhattan Jewish events list for Jewish singles, couples and families.
Click here to visit the New York and Manhattan Jewish events list for Jewish singles, couples and families.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
www.JewishNetwork.com was dropped from Google. How inconsiderate.
Google gives no specific reason, only stating that there was a violation of Google's policies. Contacting Google has proven useless.
I believe the cause is duplicate content. Event listings can be displayed on more than one website. For example, Israeli dance sessions are displayed on both www.JewishNetwork.com and on www.IsraeliDance.info, since the event is of interest to both communities.
This makes the event listings easily found by human beings and is a perfectly legitimate use of duplicate listings.
Google has their policies to avoid people spamming Google's index, but they failed to take inconsideration valid uses of multiple listings like ours, if that is the reason we were dropped.
Unfortunately Google has a near monopoly on searching, for now.
Fortunately most of our visitors are repeat visitors. Many of our new visitors are from word-of-mouth.
Have gotten the domain name www.DroppedFromGoogle.com to fight back, but have not posted anything there yet.
Google gives no specific reason, only stating that there was a violation of Google's policies. Contacting Google has proven useless.
I believe the cause is duplicate content. Event listings can be displayed on more than one website. For example, Israeli dance sessions are displayed on both www.JewishNetwork.com and on www.IsraeliDance.info, since the event is of interest to both communities.
This makes the event listings easily found by human beings and is a perfectly legitimate use of duplicate listings.
Google has their policies to avoid people spamming Google's index, but they failed to take inconsideration valid uses of multiple listings like ours, if that is the reason we were dropped.
Unfortunately Google has a near monopoly on searching, for now.
Fortunately most of our visitors are repeat visitors. Many of our new visitors are from word-of-mouth.
Have gotten the domain name www.DroppedFromGoogle.com to fight back, but have not posted anything there yet.
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