Shelter Rock Jewish Center

Sunday, January 10, 2010 TANS "From our Table to Yours": Food Recovery Programs, Starting at Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation at 9:30 am. Speaker & bagels—Syd Mandelbaum, CEO and founder of Rock and Wrap It Up!—Multi-Dimensional Approach to Fighting Poverty. Community Outreach Program at OWHC: Sorting, packaging supplies and preparing food. 1 – 4 pm — Community Outreach Program on-site: Serve hot meals and distribute supplies on-site in Hempstead and Glen Cove to those in need. Contact Susan Pavane for more information.

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club discusses their latest novel "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 8 pm Mens Club meeting

Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Shelter Rock South meeting at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fl. Contact Doris Katz or Marlyn Perry for more information.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:15 pm Havdallah, Bagels and Bingo Night

Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought

Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Shabbat, January 30, 2010 at 9 am Sisterhood Shabbat. On Parshat Beshallach and Tu' B'Shavat, as our Sisterhood women perpetuate Shabbat in the home, synagogue and community come share in our joy as we celebrate and lead services. Sisterhood will sponsor the Kiddush. Contact Shirley Shulimson if you are interested in participating.

Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 4 pm Sisterhood/Men's Club movie night. In the Nursery school. “Holy Land Hardball” is an independent film about the formation of a baseball league in Israel several years ago. The producer of the film will be present for discussion after the film.

Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1 pm. Shelter Rock Singles.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:15 pm Lag B’Omer Silent Auction/ Gold Rush Committee meeting

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7 pm USY Iron Chef night

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 8:15 pm Executive Board Meeting.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Friday, February 5 - Sunday February 7, 2010 METNY USY Mid-Winter Kallah. Click here for application.

Friday, February 5, 2010 at 6:30 pm Shabbat Dinner with Pizmon

Saturday, February 6, 2010 Pizmon Havdalah Service and Workshop. Light dinner will be served. $5 per person

Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8:30 am World Wide Wrap. Every Super Bowl Sunday, every Conservative Men’s Club runs its WWW to teach everyone the mitzvah of donning tefillin. We work with the 6th grade by donating kits

Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 5 pm Join Men’s Club for our second annual Super Bowl party. Open to all members of SRJC! Bring your entire family. Watch the Big Game in HD on a Big Screen! 6 Foot Heros Sensational Side Dishes, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks, Crunchy Chips and Delicious Dips, $20 per Adult, Kids 16 and under only $10. You don’t want to miss this one! Save a seat on the 50 Yard line. RSVP to Mike Harrison 917-417-6227 or Synagogue Office 516-741-4305.

Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8 pm Sisterhood General Meeting in the Nursery School Atrium

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Current Events – Issues that will Determine the Future of America with Irv Roth and David Stollwerk

Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 9 am. Join Sisterhood as we spend the day preparing Purim Baskets. No amount of time is too little. Bagel Boss lunch included.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting. Nominating Committee will be chosen.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 6:30 pm Megillah Reading & Purim Party. Celebrate the joyous holiday of Purim as we come together in the synagogue to hear the Megillah and stamp out the name of Haman. Charity is distributed to the poor (Matanot L'Evyonim) and presents of food are given to friends (Misloach Manot). 8-11pm SRJC’s 50’s Style Purim Sock Hop Extravaganza!

Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 10:30 am – 1 pm The Purim Celebration Continues!!! Come join us for a special children’s program in the Hebrew School Lobby and Auditorium: Purim Drum Tales.

Sunday, February 28, 2010 9 am – 10:30 am Purim Megillah Reading in the Main Sanctuary

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 1 pm. Shelter Rock Singles.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8:15 pm Executive Board Meeting.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:30 pm Shabbat Across America. Hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in this outstanding evening as we welcome Shabbat with family and friends. The National Jewish Outreach Program cosponsors this Jewish event. All are invited. Seating is limited. RSVP: by Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 am Family Service, led by Rabbi Rachel in small chapel.

Monday, March 8, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club discusses Sarah’s Key written by Tatiana de Rosnay

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:20 pm Sisterhood General Meeting in the Nursery School Atrium. "If you want to know 'How to Have the Best Skin - At Any Age' and "What's New in Cosmetic Dermatology?' come to hear Dr. Laurie Levine, a specialist in dermatology. Program is free, bring a friend.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Current Events – Issues that will Determine the Future of America with Irv Roth and David Stollwerk

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7 pm SRJC PTA presents: The Bar Method: “Burns fat, carves muscle” Wine Cheese and mingle to follow for only $10. Space is limited so please RSVP to Laurence Glick at llrg@att.net.Event takes place at 1015 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050. For more info: www.barmethod.com

Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 10 am. Yom HaShoah Candle packing with Hebrew School and Men's Club. All are invited.

Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday March 15, 2010 at 8:15 pm Religious Services Committee in the library.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Shabbat, March 20, 2010 Men's Club Shabbat with special guest speaker Congressman Gary Ackerman.

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Men's Club will be working with Hatzilu Rescue Organization and the Shomrim Society to deliver Passover food to needy Long Islanders. We will be meeting at Nassau Food Kosher Provisions, 200 Albany Avenue in Freeport (just off the Meadowbrook Pkwy) at 8:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help pack and deliver the food.

Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought. Don't forget."Maintain your brain" Our speaker will be Alane Rosenstein from the Alzheimer’s Foundation

Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Friday, March 26, 2010 Last day for Pre-Passover Food Drive As you prepare for Passover Bring your sealed, non perishable chametz to the big red bins in the breakfast room. Pick up March 26 by Island Harvest.

Friday, March 26, 2010 at 6:30 pm Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner

Monday, March 29, 2010 at 6:45 am Siyyum of the first born, Siyyum breakfast, Sale of Chametz

Monday, April 12, 2010 at 1 pm Shelter Rock Singles

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 8:15 pm Executive Board Meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Sunday, April 11, 2010 Yom HaShoah Observance with guest speaker Irving Roth.

Monday, April 12, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 8 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Current Events – Issues that will Determine the Future of America with Irv Roth and David Stollwerk

Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm Jewish Film Series. In the Nursery School Atrium.

Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9 am Men's Club Blood Drive until 1:30 pm in the Nursery School Atrium.

Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 10 am. Be Green! Discard your Electronic Waste Responsibly! Bring it to the SRJC parking lot from 10 am – 1pm for our own E-Recycling Day!

Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday, April 19, 2010 at 6 pm Yom HaKikaron and Yom Ha'Atzauma'ut. Yom HaZikaron is the Day of Remembrance for those who fell in struggle for the establishment of the State of Israel and in its defense. It is marked during the 24 hours preceding Yom Ha'atzma'ut. Come celebrate as we pay tribute to our Israeli soldiers and express gratitude to those who gave their lives for the achievement of Israel's Independence and celebrate ISRAEL'S 62nd ANNIVERSARY. Enjoy Israeli dancing, music, refreshments and plenty of fun-filled activities for the children!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Sisterhood Museum Trip. Dr. Donald Dwyer provides a stimulating and informative narrative on the day's itinerary to the museum and/or gallery on your way into the city. Call Eleanor 516-482-1274 to reserve your place on the bus. The fall series is $125 and $50 for a single trip. A luxury motor coach leaves the synagogue at 8:45am and leaves the city at 2:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm Cooking/Baking Around The World With SRJC Chef Mojgan Kidanian. You will learn to cook three traditional Persian meals: Gondi is served as an appetizer or a meal, which can be eaten either cold or hot. Dolmeh is sweet/sour rice wrapped in grape leaves that can be served either hot or cold, as an appetizer or meal. and a marinated BBQ dish

Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 10 am Join Debby Snider in the Hebrew School Auditorium for a Beginner’s Zumba Class. ZUMBA is a fun and effective fitness program that combines easy-to-follow dance moves with invigorating Latin and international rhythms.

Monday, April 26, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday April 26, 2010 7 pm The Rwandan Genocde: a firsthand account – a Jewish response. Please join us to hear a firsthand account of one person’s actions to save lives in the midst of genocide and to hear about a remarkable village that, based on a model developed in Israel as a response to the Holocaust, is transforming the lives of traumatized Rwandan youth.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7:45 pm Sisterhood General Meeting in the Nursery School Atrium. Antiques & Collectibles – Do you know the value of the things you own? Appraisals available at $8 per item.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought

Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 10 am L'ag B'omer Wacky Olympics program. All Hebrew school aged children and parents and USYers are invited.

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 10 am Join Debby Snider in the Hebrew School Auditorium for a Beginner’s Zumba Class. ZUMBA is a fun and effective fitness program that combines easy-to-follow dance moves with invigorating Latin and international rhythms.

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 10 am - 12:30 pm. Lag B'Omer Gold Rush

Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 6:30 pm Men's Club FJMC Dinner Dance at the East Meadow Jewish Center. The region honors the Man of the Year Charlie Antman and the Youth of the Year Ari Weiss from SRJC. All will have a great time. Place your journal ads now.

Monday, May 3, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday May 3, 2010 at 1 pm. Shelter Rock Singles.

Wednesday, May 5, 2009 at 8 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:15 pm Executive Board Meeting.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 7:30 pm Cooking/Baking Around The World With SRJC Chefs. Rabbi Shoshana Ohriner. Come and spend a fun filled morning of chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Taste a variety of different chocolates and learn how to make delicious chocolate confections that are sure to impress.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 10 am Join Debby Snider in the Nursery School Auditorium for a Beginner’s Zumba Class. ZUMBA is a fun and effective fitness program that combines easy-to-follow dance moves with invigorating Latin and international rhythms.

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm Sisterhood Mother's Day Dinner in the Kiddush Room. "We Celebrate the Women in Our Lives. Song Stylist Naomi Zeitlin. Catered by DeLuxe. Contact Phyllis Schafrank , 516-248-0875. Event is $25/person.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Sisterhood Museum Trip. Dr. Donald Dwyer provides a stimulating and informative narrative on the day's itinerary to the museum and/or gallery on your way into the city. Call Eleanor 516-482-1274 to reserve your place on the bus. The series is $125 and $50 for a single trip. A luxury motor coach leaves the synagogue at 8:45am and leaves the city at 2:30 pm.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Current Events – Issues that will Determine the Future of America with Irv Roth and David Stollwerk

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm Jewish Film Series. In the Nursery School Atrium.

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm. UJA Dessert Reception honoring Jack & Sheba Gruber. Catered by DeLuxe. Couvert $30. Please RSVP by May 7^th to Linda Moss 516-627-6899. Checks payable & sent to UJA.

Friday, May 14, 2010 at 6:30 pm End of the year Shabbat Dinner

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 10 am Join Debby Snider in the Nursery School Auditorium for a Beginner’s Zumba Class. ZUMBA is a fun and effective fitness program that combines easy-to-follow dance moves with invigorating Latin and international rhythms.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 End of Year Religious School Celebration/Moving Up Ceremony.

Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7 pm Men's Club Annual end of the year Spring dinner held at Chatanooga Restaurant located at 37 Cutter Mill Road in Great Neck. Please RSVP to Steve Goldstein sjg34@cornell.edu

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:45 pm. Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. On the first night of Shavuot we will study a variety of ancient & modern texts in a sociable, inclusive atmosphere. A dairy supper will be served.

Sunday, May 23, 2010 Salute to Israel Day Parade SRJC will march as a congregation up Fifth Avenue in the annual Salute to Israel Day Parade. Let us continue to show our support for the brave, hope, faith and heroism of the People of Israel. Am Yisrael Chai. We will be assembling at 1:45 pm on 54th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue.Buses will be leaving around 12:00 - 12:15. Anyone interested in reserving a place on the bus should contact Susan Pavane at susan@pavane.org.

Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen

Tuesday, May, 25, 2010 at 8:15 pm SRJC Annual Meeting. Come and hear the 'state of the shul' and meet the new Executive Board and members of the Board of Trustees.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought discusses the long history of the Ketubah

Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm Jewish Film Series presents "The Band’s Visit" Egypt invades Israel – this time to make music.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm Sisterhood Year End Dinner at Colbeh in Roslyn; $45/person

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 8:15 pm Executive Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Sisterhood Museum Trip. Dr. Donald Dwyer provides a stimulating and informative narrative on the day's itinerary to the museum and/or gallery on your way into the city. Call Eleanor 516-482-1274 to reserve your place on the bus. The fall series is $125 and $50 for a single trip. A luxury motor coach leaves the synagogue at 8:45am and leaves the city at 2:30 pm.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Monday, June 7, 2010 at 10:30 am How Judaism As We Know It Came To Be presented by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen.

Monday, June 7, 2010 at 1 pm. Shelter Rock Singles.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club meets to discuss The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 7 pm Men's Club Spring Dinner at Chatanooga Restaurant, 7 Cutter Mill Road in Great Neck. Dinner will be $40 (all inclusive). RSVP to Steve Goldstein at sjg34@cornell.edu.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 6 pm Brooklyn Queens Long Island Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Torah Fund Gala Dinner as our Sisterhoods honor women of achievement. Registration followed by Cocktails, Dinner, Ceremony. This year the Shelter Rock Sisterhood is proud to honor Shirley Shulimson at East Meadow Jewish Center, 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554 $54 Couvert. Please RSVP by May 14th to Carole Friedman, 1445 Odell Street, Wantagh, NY 11793.For additional information, contact Rhoda Weinstein at (718) 767-2993, or RhodaLWeinstein@aol.com

Thursday, June 10, 2010 Current Events – Issues that will Determine the Future of America with Irv Roth and David Stollwerk

Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Friday, June 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm Installation Dinner and services

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Monday, June 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm Adult education committee meeting

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:30 pm Cooking Class with Irene Greenwald

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7 pm Men's Club Poker Night. $30 includes pizza + salad, beer, and/or soda and a $10 donation to the SRJC Community Chest. No minimum (not a tournament … bet as much or as little as you’d like. Keep the winnings or make a further donation to the Community Chest). All SRJC members and guests of members over 21 years old are welcome to play! Men and Women welcome! RSVP to Jim Stern at james.stern@soundproltd.com or 516-869-0762

Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm Chumash with Rashi

Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 7:30 pm Jewish Film Series. In the Nursery School Atrium.

Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 10 am Zumba Exercise Class with Debby Snider

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought. Chuck Cutolo, Director of Governmental Affairs at Nassau Community College presents "The Ten Commandments of Lobbying" and how it affects our legislative bodies.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 12 noon Sisterhood Book Club meets to discuss The President’s Daughter by Jack Higgins. This will take place at Chosen Village in Great Neck. Contact Charlotte Schiffman

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 10:30 am Shelter Rock Singles will be meeting at 10:30 in the SRJC parking lot to carpool to Clark Gardens. Bring a light lunch & drink.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 11 am Sisterhood Book Club

Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 10 am Zumba Fitness Class with Debby Snider

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 8:15 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm Jewish Film Series will present A Green Chariot in the Breakfast Room

Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 8:30 pm First meeting of the Adult choir.

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 10 am Zumba Fitness Class with Debby Snider

Monday, July 26, 2010 from 7:30 pm to 9 pm Financial Arrangements – Call the office to set up an appointment

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Sisterhood trip to Atlantic City Please call Mae Liss 741-8675 or Selma Berger 741-5321 if interested.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:30 am Food for Thought. Guest speaker Jared Frost,Congressman Ackerman’s Senior Legislative Assistant.

Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal with Cantor Matis

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