THEY READ THE JEWISH TIMES IN DUBAI? In front of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai with the "international edition" of the Jewish Times are (L-R) Ken and Sandy Mackler, Nan and Don Berkman, Betsy and Mark Peck, and Betty and Mark Vasser . Reducing Your Real Estate Tax

On Friday evening, November 20, as part of the 8 p.m. late service, Harry Brown will speak on how to find a property tax petition to have your real estate taxes lowered/reduced at Beth El Synagogue. In these times of changes in property values, everyone who owns a house needs to be aware of the answer to this. Come and get the accurate answer! Everyone is welcome to attend. Tea and cake will be served after the program. For more information call 823-2725.

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; discounts available for more than one table. To reserve a vendor spot, call Joyce (609) 823-2725.

Annual Ida E. King Memorial Lecture

The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center has announced The Annual Ida E. King Memorial Lecture to be held in the Townsend Residential Life Center located on Stockton's Campus on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Dr. Samuel Totten, Ida E. King Visiting Professor of Holocaust Studies 2009-2010, will present reflections on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, “The International Community Must Wake Up and Act in Response to Potential Genocide Early Warning Signals: Kristallnacht and Beyond.”

The event is free and open to the public. Use Parking Lots 4 and 6. For information call 652-4699.

William Ris Gallery Debuts an Exciting Winter Season

In honor of its talented and diverse stable of painters, sculptors, and craftspeople the William Ris Gallery of Stone Harbor, New Jersey is presenting A Tribute to 100 Artists. Each artist will show one or more pieces of work. The juxtaposition of these artists’ varied styles makes for an exciting compilation, creating a balance and rhythm of color, palettes, pigments and perspectives. The works will stretch from landscapes, still life, figurative, realism to abstract and vary in media from watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, wood to ceramic.

For over forty years Barbara Schreckengaust, founder and director emeritus of the gallery, now 91 years old, has offered hundreds of artists from the United States and abroad the opportunity to present their work. Many of these artists have gone on to long and successful careers. This show is a celebration of them. Mrs. Schreckengaust's inspiration for the gallery was her son William Ris Schreckengaust, one of her six children, who was the director until his passing in 1970. Now Mrs. Schreckengaust’s daughter, Mary S. Cantone, is in the position of director and assists her mother in the daily operations of the gallery.

A Tribute to 100 Artists will open with a weekend long celebration starting on Friday, Nov. 27. The show continues through December.

The gallery is pleased to introduce four new artists: Will McCarthy, Marilyn Bauman, Patricia Walker and Sarah Pollock and four new potters: Art Wilt, Michael Sullivan, Leslie Koehler and a collection of totems by Cathy Gerson.

Also debuting in November is the gallery’s Winter Collection of fine art ceramics, glass, mosaics, textiles and Judaica pieces. All impeccably handcrafted and custom made, these one of a kind works are perfect gifts for the holiday season.

Featuring artists: Janine Sopp, ceramics and Judaica pieces; Christie Moody, fused glass and sculpture; Nancy Soloman, ceramics; Nina Cambron, fused glass clocks; Jennifer Goudy, tile; Jonathan Mandell, fine mosaics; Ron Korczynski, ceramics; Russel Spillman, ceramics; Joan Edelstein, textiles; Rachel's Thread, fabric creations; and many more.

As fine arts from paintings to ceramics have become increasingly popular as gifts the gallery now has a Gift and Bridal Registry to accommodate our clientele’s special occasions.

Please visit our website www.williamris.com http://www.williamris.com or stop by to gallery for more information. The William Ris Gallery is located at 9400 Second Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08237. For further information, please call Mary Cantone at 609-368-6361 or email at wrgsh@comcast.net.

Unity Lecture in Memory of the Holtzbergs

Chabad will mark the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Gavriel Noach and Rivkah Holtzberg HY” D, at a global Unity Lecture at Chabad House, in Margate, on Nov. 29, at 2:45 p.m. The couple was murdered one year ago in Mumbai.

The lecture will be held in their memory and in memory of all the kedoshim who perished in the Mumbai attacks. It will feature Torah Thoughts, greetings and words of inspiration from prominent Chief Rabbis and dignitaries from across the globe.

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.

Katz JCC Mahjong Brunch

The Milton & Katz JCC will host another fun filled mahjong brunch with a delicious bagel brunch spread, lots of great raffle prizes and hours of mahjong competition on Monday, Nov. 30, at 10:30 a.m.

The early bird cost is $8 for JCC members and through Nov. 23. After this date the price increases to $10 M/ $15 NM.

For more information or to register contact Josh Cutler at 822-1167 ext. 138 or email JCutler@jccatlantic.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 handson crafts, video games and even face painting. Ample parking is available.

Community Shabbat Dinner

Chabad invites the community to a Shabbat Dinner for an evening of inspiration, good food, songs, great company and a warm Shabbat spirit on Friday, Dec. 4.

Candle lighting will be at 4:20 p.m. followed by Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbos. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $18 per person. RSVP a must by Dec.1. Call 822-8500.

JCC Parents Night Out

On Saturday night, Dec. 5, parents get the night off while their children (grades K - 4) have a blast at the JCC. Children will spend the evening making crafts, swimming in the JCC pool and playing fun games. Then cuddle up in their PJ’s and sleeping bag to watch the night’s feature film.

Program includes a pizza dinner and dessert. Please bring bathing suit, towel, pajamas and sleeping bag for movie time.

The night will run from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost of the event is $10 for members; $15 for non-members through Dec. 1, and $15 M/ $20 NM afterwards.

Contact Youth and Teen Director Robyn King for information and to sign up: 822-1167 ext. 112 or e-mail RKing@jccatlantic.org .

JCC Brunch & The Inner Light of Chanukah

Come to the Katz JCC on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m. for the next JCC Brunch & Learn event. Rabbi Avi Rappoport from Chabad will speak about Harnessing the Inner Light Of Chanukah.

Join in for a discussion of the story of Chanukah and how the morals, traditions and story of the ancient holiday are more relevant today than ever. The film “Decoding the Past, Secrets of Kabbalah” will be shown on the JCC’s big screen following the discussion.

Once the exclusive domain of ultrareligious male students of Judaism, the ancient philosophy of Kabbalah has found a resurgence in recent years. This film traces Kabbalah from its ancient roots to its modern-day incarnation.

The event is free and open to the entire community. Please RSVP to Josh Cutler, JCC Program Director at 822- 1167 ext. 138 or email JCutler @jccatlantic.org.

Why Chanukah?

A class on the textual origins of Chanukah will be taught by Rabbi Jeffrey Lipschultz of Beth Judah Temple of Wildwood at the temple, Spencer and Pacific Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

The class will offer an opportunity to learn everything you've wanted to know about Chanukah. Everyone is welcome to attend. For information call the office at 522-7541.

Golda Meir Hadassah Chanukah Meeting

Golda Meir Hadassah will present a special Chanukah meeting and mini luncheon for $3.00 on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 11:30 a.m., at Beth El Synagogue, 500 N. Jerome Ave. in Margate. Latkes will be served and there will be menorahs and candies on each table, in the tradition of the holiday.

Cantor Debrah Stern will light the candles and say Chanukah prayers. Several of our members will read the history of Chanukah. It is suggested that a toy, with a value of $1.00 to $5.00, for children from infancy to eleven years of age, be contributed, in the holiday spirit.

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

All guests are welcome.