Fashion Show &

 

Luncheon

Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific Avenues in Wildwood is having a fashion show & luncheon on November 15th, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Fashions provided by Talk of the Walk. There will be door prizes and a Chinese Auction. For more information please call 522-7541.

Deborah Hospital

Foundation’s

Annual Red Tie

Gala

Deborah Hospital Foundation will hold its fourth annual Red Tie Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, at Penn’s Landing at 6:30 p.m. Former Congressman Jim Saxton (R- 3rd Congressional District) has been named as the event’s inaugural honoree.

The full evening of festivities kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with silent and live auctions, a spectacular dinner, special guest entertainment, and dancing until 11:30 p.m. to Big Ric and Vegas. Tickets are $250, and proceeds of the evening benefit Deborah Heart and Lung Center, which in 87 years has never billed a patient and has provided heart, lung, and vascular care to all, regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information, ticket reservations, or sponsorship availability call 893-0200, or visit www.deborahfoundation .org.

RNS Rose Ball

One of the most anticipated events of the fall season is the Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) Cancer and Heart Fund’s annual Ball. This year’s exciting theme will feature “The Rose Ball.” The ball will honor the founder of RNS, Rose Newman. A spectacular evening has been planned by the chairs: Mr., & Mrs. Howard Berger and Mr.& Mrs. Harold Moskowitz. Co-chairs are: Honorable & Mrs. Dennis Braithwaite; Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Law; Ms. Jane Nahas; Mr. & Mrs. David Sparenberg; and Dr. & Mrs. William Vilensky. Advisor: Mrs. Joanne Reilly. This annual event will be held in the “The Ballroom” at the Tropicana Casino Resort on Saturday evening, November 7th. The black tie evening begins with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 8:00 p.m. The evening’s music will be provided by the Eddie Bruce Orchestra.

The committee members who helped plan the evening are Assemblyman and Mrs. John Amodeo; Ms. Joanne Carrocino; Dr. & Mrs. Robert Chorney; Mr. & Mrs. John Daniels; Mr. & Mrs. William Gerhardt; Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gillian; Dr. & Mrs. Jay Harmelin; Mr. Ron Johnson; Mr. & Mrs. David Leavy; Dr. & Mrs. Howard Levite; Ms. Leslie Levin and Mr. Monte Rose; Ms. Rose Marie Magliocco; Mr. & Mrs. William Malamut; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mayer; Mr. & Mrs. George Nika; Ms. Lauren Ochs and Mr. Guy Gindhart; Mr. & Mrs. William Penny; Mr. & Mrs. Russell Wilcox; Ms. Dotsie Tuscano; Dr. Ajay Viswambharan and Dr. Rajasree Ajay.

For information and reservations call Charlotte Berger at 822-7990 or Martha Moskowitz at 823-1586.

Exercise Class

Beth El Sisterhood will be hosting an hour of exercise, “Moving with MaryAnn,” Monday, November 9th beginning at 7 p.m. Maryann teaches classes at the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center in Margate. The hourlong class will consist of chair aerobics and senior exercises and exercises that can be done at home. Dress casually. Light refreshments will be served. This program is open to the public at no cost. RSVP with Roz at 927-2609 or the Beth El office at 823-2725.

Beth Judah Men’s

Club Ronald M. Shapiro, sports agent, author, attorney, educator, civic leader and expert negotiator will address the Beth Judah Men’s Club at an open meeting and breakfast at the synagogue on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. The event is open to anyone wishing to attend.

Shapiro, noted agent for Cal Ripken, Brooks Robinson and Eddie Murray among others, was named by The Sporting News as one of the “most powerful people in sports.” Through his negotiation skills, numerous disputes and strikes have been settled. His talk will focus on his recent book “Dare to Prepare” and how it can be used to meet the many challenges we face in our lives.

Minyan will be at 9 a.m. followed by a full breakfast at which Shapiro will speak. There will a charge of $10 for non-members of the Men’s Club; children under 12 will be admitted free.

Free Luncheon

Total Hearing Care is conducting a Free Luncheon Event at The Shore Diner in Northfield on November 13th at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Join us for an exciting presentation designed to help you make intelligent decisions about hearing loss given by a hearing care specialist. The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call our Margate office at 609- 822-8662 or our Northfield office at 609-641-1963 today.

Gold Meir

Hadassah Luncheon Program

Golda Meir Hadassah will present “Challenges to Israel Today” on November 18, at Beth El Synagogue, on Jerome Ave. in Margate. Our speaker will be Rabbi Aaron Krauss.

Lunch costs $3.00 and begins at 11:30 a.m., and the program starts at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome, men and women.

Reservations are a must. Please call Ruth Kleiner at 822-5370.

Vendors Wanted

Beth El holiday bazaar Sunday, Nov. 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. – 500 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. Table rental is $50.00 for 6 ft. table; discount available for more than one table. To reserve a vendor spot, call Joyce (609) 823-2725.

Beth El Coffee House

Gets Perking

Beth El Synagogue will feature much of its home grown talent at a Coffee House on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m., in the Social Hall.

Featured performers will include Nancy Kahane, Kim Septynski, Cheryl Lees, Denise Borisch, Marilyn Kessler and the whole Beth El Choir.

There will be skits, a lot of music and refreshments. Nominal fee at the door. For more information contact Cantor Ralph Goren 823-2725.

Kim Septynski

Congregation Beth Judah Senior Interest Group presents Kim Septynsky back by popular demand, singing some of her favorite toe-tapping tunes. Come, relax and enjoy our show. Bring a friend or two or more and enjoy. Thursday, Nov. 12, Congregation Beth Judah, 10:15 a.m. Coffee, tea, cake. Contact Cliff Rosenthal at 822-8237. Admission is free.

BJE Book Club

BJE Book Club and friends with guest speaker Bertram Korn, Jr. speaking about the history of the Jews during the Civil War period – he wil also speak about his late father, Rabbi Bertram Korn and his book American Jewry & the Civil War. Event led by facilitator, Meryl Rodgers. On Monday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Katz JCC. Includes bagels and coffee. No charge but reservations requested. Limited number of gently used rare copies of this out of print book are available at the BJE for $10 each. Call 822-1854 for reservations.

The Nutcracker

The Atlantic City Ballet, a professional ballet company, has performed the full-length version of the Nutcracker annually to sold-out houses in Central and South Jersey for the past twenty-five years. The company has performed at various venues, including casinos and state and county colleges.

Nutcracker is a family tradition that embodies the holiday spirit. It has been enjoyed by young and old and remains the most popular attended ballet in history. George Balanchine was the first to bring this ballet to the United States from Russia where it was initially unsuccessful. Nutcracker is now the most famous of all ballets.

The company consists of 22 professional dancers from the U.S., Latvia, Korea, Japan, Georgia, Australia, China and Israel. The production is choreographed and directed by Miss Phyllis Papa, the founding director of the company. Miss Papa’s credits include: Principal dancer with the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Stars of the American Ballet. She is also the recipient of the 1998 Brazilian Gold Medal of Honor. Miss Papa has choreographed over 30 ballets for the Atlantic City Ballet.

The Atlantic City Ballet is a non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1982. Nutcracker has become a staple ballet for the company since it screation. The company performs Nutcracker every November and December because of popular demand. This ballet is perfect for the balletomane as well as a newcomer to the ballet. The ballet has beautiful costumes and scenery. The music will enchant you. This is a must see.

Tickets are priced at $30 for adults, $28 for seniors and children are $15. Tickets may be ordered online at www.acballet.org. For more information please contact us at ACBT@ACBT.ORG

Beth Judah

Hanukkah Bazaar

Forget navigating the crowds in malls and driving up and down the aisles trying to find parking and have fun shopping for a unique holiday gift or find a fabulous treasure of your own at Congregation Beth Judah’s annual Hanukkah Bazaar, Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Beth Judah Sisterhood, raises funds for youth programs and activities in the synagogue and surrounding communities.

A spectrum of specialty vendors including Simply Fabulous Belt Buckles, The Schnecken Connection homemade baked goods and Lilli's Scarves will be selling a unique selection of clothing, accessories, jewelry, gift sets and home décor. The Beth Judah Gift Shop will also be open, offering a fine array of Judaica and holiday items. A delicious kosher lunch will be for sale. Kids will enjoy hands-on crafts, video games and even face painting. Ample parking is available.

Winter Coats

Needed

Atlantic Adult Day Health Care is in need of winter clothing and coats. We are looking for larger sizes. Please drop off donations at 331 Tilton Road, Northfield NJ (near Tilton Movie Theater). Any questions or concerns please contact Beth at 609- 383-3313 or e-mail me at bmclaughlin@ atlanticadult.com.Thank you for your support.