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 cost is $10 for members/ $15 for non-members.

For more information or to register contact Josh Cutler at 822-1167 ext. 138 or email JCutler@jccatlantic.org.

ORT Board

Meeting

The next ORT Board Meeting will be held on Dec 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Jewish Family Service. Their Chanukah Meeting will be on Dec 8. at 11:30 at Beth Judah, Ventnor. The guest speaker will be Cantor Larisa Anerbakh from Beth Israel.

The winter card party will be on Jan. 12, 2010 at 9600 Atlantic Avenue, Margate.

Call Carol or Sande at 822- 3940 or 823-3433 for more information on any of these events.

Bay Atlantic

Dinner with

Richard Strauss

Imagine what dinner conversation with Richard Strauss would be like at the December installment of free monthly music lectures by Paul M. Somers, sponsored by the Bay-Atlantic Symphony.

In the last of a four-month series of encounters with great composers whose fascinating lives and personalities create great dinner conversation, meet one of the most famous composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who, in his 70s and 80s, faced a major crisis in his uneasy relationship with the Third Reich.

The lectures, which take place in four counties, will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Glassboro Public Library of the Gloucester Public Library System, 2 Center St., Glassboro; Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon; Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Margate Public Library, Bloom Pavilion, 8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate; and Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville.

The November Dvorak lecture at the Margate Public Library, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

This lecture series is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in the lecture series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Subsequent lectures this season will consist of a threepart series from January through March on how and what music means, a questionand answer session in April, and a Fresh Ears experience in May.

Somers, is a composer, performer, founder of the Classical New Jersey Society and Maurice River Music, and was a reviewer for the Star- Ledger.

The lectures are cosponsored by the libraries in which they are given.

For further information on the Atlantic County series, you can call the Margate Public Library at 822-4700; and for the Cape May County series, you can call the Avalon Free Public Library at 967-7155.

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 nonmembers 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.

Gifts to

Residential Center

Rabbi Krauss and members of Brith Sholom Seashore Lodge will be bringing gifts of clothing and personal items to the residents of the Woodbine Residential Center on Dec. 6th.

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.

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 Avenues, 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.

Chanukah Celebration

Brith Sholom Seashore Lodge will be holding its annual Chanukah Celebration at Sharon Zeng’s Restaurant on Dec. 17.

College Students

Discuss Experiences

A panel of college students will discuss the experiences of Jewish students at respective schools at Beth El Synagogue on Friday, Dec. 18th during the 7:30 p.m. service. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 823-2725.

Volunteers Needed

December 25 at

Seashore Gardens

Living Center

Galloway Township, NJ – Volunteers are needed at Seashore Gardens Living Center, a nonprofit healthcare organization, on December 25 between 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to participate in the “Lowell Gluck Holiday Volunteer Program,” named in memory of longtime board member, Lowell Gluck. Each year on Christmas Day, individuals are needed to volunteer at meal times, in the gift shop, during recreation programs, and at the front desk. With the support of community volunteers, Seashore Gardens Living Center’s staff members are able to have the day off to celebrate the holiday. Individuals interested in volunteering can contact Eve Kleiner, Holiday Volunteer Coordinator at (609) 641-3300 or Missy Rundio, Director of Recreation and Volunteers at (609) 748-4407. Seashore Gardens Living Center is located at 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township.

“Year after year on Christmas Day it is great to see many of the same friends volunteering; however, we are always excited to have new volunteers join us volunteering in various areas of the Living Center. Families and community members who donate their time on Christmas Day find it a meaningful and gratifying way to give back to the elderly members of the community. In addition, the volunteers are greatly appreciated by our employees who work diligently to provide compassionate and quality health care to the older adults in our community. With the volunteers working that day, many employees are able to spend the holidays with their families with the peace of mind knowing that the residents are being cared for by friends of Seashore Gardens Living Center.” states Martin H. Klein, President and CEO.

Seashore Gardens Living Center offers an assisted living residence, long term nursing care, an Alzheimer’s residence and short-term sub-acute rehabilitation services. For more information about Seashore Gardens Living Center, please call (609) 404- 4848 or visit www.seashore gardens.org.

New Years at Temple

Emeth Shalom

Join us at Temple Emeth Shalom in celebrating the New Year 2010 at a gala celebration at the Temple, 8501 Ventnor Ave., Margate, on Thursday, December 31st from 9 p.m. to ? All are welcome to enjoy dancing to the music of Jim Boney and his ensemble. Hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. followed by delicious food and desserts. $35 per person. BYOB. Make checks payable to Temple Emeth Shalom and mail to Carol Myerowitz, 7046 Calvert Ave., Ventnor, N.J. 08406, or call Betty at 822-3940.