Calendar for the week June 8, 2012

June 10

David Broza Concert

Israeli-American Night Music Under the Stars

Eisenhower Park, Harry Chapin Theatre

7:00 p.m.

“Speedy Pass” Mobile Passport Service

Sponsored by Levi Yitzchak Library in conjunction with Town of Hempstead

Cedarhurst Parking lot , corner of Maple Avenue

Passport photos and applications available on premises

Advance reservation required. (516) 374-BOOK (2665)

For information on what you need to bring in order to receive your passport, please visit www.toh.li , click on Town’s Clerk’s office and then click on Passport Security

June 12

10th Annual Cantorial Concert

Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Cantor Netanel Hershtik, and Cantor Joel Kaplan, accompanied by Cantor Daniel Gildar and Jess Aronson Beth Sholom Choir conducted by Cantor Eric Freeman

Congregation Beth Sholom, 390 Broadway, Lawrence

To order tickets online, go to www.bethsholomlawrence.org.

For more information, please call 516-569-3600 ext. 21

June 16

EMUNAH of America 5 Towns Chapter’s Annual Shabbat Tea

Honoring Shaynee Kessler and Renee Greenspan

Guest Speaker Jackie Bitton on “Finding Inner Happiness”

at the home of Deedee & Mark Honigsfeld

22 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, 4 p.m.

To make a reservation, please contact:

Mindy Weinstock: mindlstock@aol.com

Shari Shapiro: jagealishus@aol.com

Elana Oved: elanrep@aol.com

Bini Dachs: soapfan5@aol.com

or online at EMUNAH.org

June 17

Family Trip to the Ohel

Join us as we note the Yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe OB”M at the Ohel (resting place) which has become a focal point of personal prayer. RSVP required.

Meet at Chabad, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst, 1:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact 516-295-2478, Pre registration required

Ongoing

Calling all Senior Song Birds

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 270 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts a choir for seniors every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. for a joyful hour of singing with choir master Zvi Klein.

We sing songs in all languages and we perform for local venues.  There is a $5.00 optional contribution requested per session.  For information please call Sheryl at 516-569-6733 x222.

Support group

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns will sponsor a new support group for the economically challenged as a result of the economic downturn.  Key themes will include unemployment, financial issues, empowerment and support.  Please join us on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Israel, 140 Central Ave, Lawrence until January 20th. This group is part of Connect to Care, an initiative funded by UJA-Federation of NY. For further information and to pre-register, please contact Talia Rapps, L.M.S.W. at 516-569-6733 x213.

Movement class for

special needs

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers “Movement with Mary Moshos,” a class for children with special needs ages 5 and up, designed to enhance interaction with the environment through work with music, bubbles, and various textures.  Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm at the JCC, 207 Grove Avenue, Cedarhurst.  12 sessions/$240.  Please call Sharona Arbeit at 516-569-6733 x218 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns, located at 207 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst, hosts every Tuesday a Parkinson’s Support Group from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of this group is to bring together Parkinsonians, spouses and their families in order to help them better understand the nature of the condition, gain confidence and join in community activities.  For further information, please contact Cathy Byrne at 516-569-6733 x220.

Recession impact group

JCC OF THE GREATER FIVE TOWNS is sponsoring a support group for those affected by the recession. The group meets on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at Temple Israel, located at 140 Central Avenue in Lawrence. This group is part of the UJA-Federation’s Connect to Care initiative. For more information call Talia Rapps at 516-569-6733 x213.