2007
October 2007
Thursday 4 October 2007
Thu 4 Oct. Parent Support GROUP FOR EARLY Intervention: Family Connections Oct 4, 2007 Department: Special Services Location and Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Cost: Free and Open to the Community For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Family Connections: A Network of Support for Families with Young Children with Developmental Disabilities with Joy Hammerman Families are invited to attend discussion groups that address the challenges of raising young children (newborn to 5 years old) with developmental disabilities. Topics include inclusion, transition to preschool and kindergarten, challenging behaviors, resources and supports, sibling issues, the emotional process of acceptance, stress management and more. RSVP to Joy Hammerman, 973-256-8484 or email j. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Tuesday 9 October 2007
Tue 9 Oct. JCC FILM Series: THE Cemetery CLUB Directed BY TALI Shemesh Oct 9, 2007 Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $10 JCC members, $12 general admission For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Post-screening discussion led by Rabbi Lawrence Zierler This brand new Israeli blockbuster is already credited with a long list of awards. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, a group of elderly debates the history of modern philosophy, read poetry, eat lunch and determine the fate of Israel. The film explores the conflicts between Lena and Minia, and the family secrets that haunt them. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Wednesday 10 October 2007
Wed 10 Oct. Overview OF Guardianship & Estate Planning FOR People WITH Disabilities WITH IRA M. Fingles, ESQ. Oct 10, 2007 Department: Special Services Location and Time: 7:30-9pm Cost: Free For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Ira Fingles will talk with parents about the need to plan ahead. He will discuss the importance of a well written will, special needs trusts and other legal instruments as tools to help ensure a secure financial future for a loved one with disabilities. He will offer advice to help parents select a guardian for their child. He also will describe issues to consider when their disabled child reaches the age of 18, including whether to secure guardianship, and will discuss types of guardianship available in New Jersey. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Friday 12 October 2007
Fri 12 Oct. JCC Journeys TO Paterson, NEW Jersey: America’S SILK CITY Oct 12, 2007 Department: Seniors Location and Time: 10 am-3 pm Cost: For More Information Contact: Lisa Robins x459 lrobins Join us for a fascinating day. Paterson, New Jersey was established in the 1790s to utilize the power of its water falls. Massive brick mills lined the canals that transformed the power of the falls into energy to drive a local industry that manufactured cotton textiles, steam locomotives, Colt revolvers, and aircraft engines. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they produced silk fabrics in such quantities that Paterson was known as "Silk City.". 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Monday 15 October 2007
Mon 15 Oct. Monday NIGHT AT THE Movies WITH Harold Chapler ~ WALK ON WATER FOR Singles OF ALL AGES Oct 15, 2007 Department: Singles Location and Time: 7 pm Cost: $4 JCC members, $6 nonmembers For More Information Contact: Esther Mazor x460 emazor Enjoy a special reception prior to joining others for a feature film at 7:30 pm. Mr. Chapler will introduce the film and then share his expertise with us at an optional discussion following the movie. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Getaway TO THE Rockerfeller Estate, Kykuit Oct 15, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: Meet at JCC 9:15 am Cost: $80 JCC members, $85 general admission (limited space) For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Meet at JCC 9:15 am Return approximately 4:45 pm Enjoy Rockerfeller’s spectacular estate on the Hudson. The House & Inner Garden tour includes the main floor of the house complete with its fine furnishings and art; the subterranean art galleries; the Inner Garden and West Terrace, with spectacular views of the Hudson River and the outdoor sculpture collection; and finally, the mammoth Coach Barn with its collection of antique carriages and classic automobiles. Wear comfortable shoes; it is a 21/4 hour walking tour. Following the. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 15 Oct. Treasure Hunting IN FILM: WALK ON WATER Oct 15, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $3 JCC members • $4 general admission For More Information Contact: Deborah Roberts x315 droberts A Film/Discussion Series with Harold Chapler After an unexpected personal tragedy, Eyal, a Mossad special agent assigned to track down a Nazi war criminal, finds himself spying on his supervisor’s adult grandchildren. Director Eytan Fox calls political and personal allegiances into question. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Wed 17 Oct. CHAT WITH Debbis Schuster, MSW, LCSW Oct 17, 2007 Department: Early Childhood Location and Time: 9:30–10:30am Cost: Free to Nursery School/Day Care Families For More Information Contact: Felicia Glantz x360 fglantz Parents of children enrolled in Nursery School and Day Care at the JCC meet with Debbie, a professional social worker, and other moms for an informal discussion. You set the agenda and discuss common parental concerns such as sibling rivalry, separation issues, discipline, toilet learning and more. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Wed 17 Oct. LEARN CHILD CPR FOR Parents OF Children AGES 1-8 Oct 17, 2007 Department: Early Childhood Location and Time: 7-10pm Cost: $35 JCC members • $45 nonmembers For More Information Contact: Felicia Glantz x360 fglantz This class can help save a child’s life. Sign up today. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Thursday 18 October 2007
Thu 18 Oct. ALS Support GROUP WITH TOBY TIDER, MS, MDA/ALS Oct 18, 2007 Department: Special Services Location and Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Cost: Free and Open to the Community For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Support groups offer practical information and emotional support to help people cope with the stress and strain of living with ALS. Patients, extended family and caregivers share resources and personal hope, which often helps to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. Humor is frequently shared and discussed as a useful coping strategy. Guest speakers are sometimes invited to address topics important to attendees. Sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New JerseY. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Friday 19 October 2007
Fri 19 Oct. Friday NIGHT Jewish Singles Services AND ONEG IN FORT LEE Oct 19, 2007 Department: Singles Location and Time: Takes Place at Congregation Gesher Shalom (1449 Anderson Ave, Fort Lee). 8 pm Cost: Free For More Information Contact: Esther Mazor x460 emazor Join other singles for “Shabbat Yachad” a musical Shabbategalitarian service. This will be followed by an Oneg Shabbat. For further information call 201.947.1735 ext. 12. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Saturday 20 October 2007
Sat 20 Oct. Comedy NIGHT Oct 20, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: 8:30 PM Cost: $25 JCC members, $30 general admission, $285 Reserved tables of 10, $360 Reserved VIP tables For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner You’ve seen them at Carolines on Broadway, The Comic Strip and The Improv; you’ve seen them on A & E’s Carolines Comedy Hours, NBC’s Friday Night, and HBO Comedy Showcase, you’ve even seen them in Trump Plaza, The Sand, and Mohegan Sun. They’ve appeared at The Friar’s Club, The Kennedy Center, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman, now you can see them right here at the JCC. Join us for a terrific evening of comedy featuring Johnny Lampert, Karen Bergreen, and Brian Kiley. After the show, enjoy a desse. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sat 20 Oct. Comedy NIGHT FOR Singles OF ALL AGES Oct 20, 2007 Department: Singles Location and Time: 8 pm Cost: $25 by 10/17, $30 after For More Information Contact: Esther Mazor x460 emazor You’ve seen great comedians at Carolines on Broadway, The Comic Strip and The Improv; you’ve seen them on A&E’s Carolines Comedy Hours, NBC’s Friday Night, and HBO Comedy Showcase. They’ve appeared at The Friar’s Club, The Kennedy Center, the Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. Now see them right here at the JCC. Join us for a terrific evening of comedy featuring Johnny Lampert, Karen Bergreen, and Brian Kiley. Enjoy a reception for singles only and then join others at 8:30 pm for this fun event. Sit with other singles your age at separate tables. There will be a. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sunday 21 October 2007
Sun 21 Oct. Professional Children'S Theater Series: Pushcart Players Presents PETER AND THE WOLF THE Musical Oct 21, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: 2PM Cost: $10 in advance per show, $15 on day of performance, if available. No refunds. Space is limited. For More Information Contact: Deborah Roberts x315 droberts An exciting introduction to live theater for children 3 years and older in the new Taub Auditorium. A wonderful tale of love, friendship, daring and a wolf that is willing to change. Performed by four highly talented actors, plus puppets. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sun 21 Oct. Singles Schmoozes WITH Elaine AND JEFF FOR Singles 40-59 Oct 21, 2007 Department: Singles Location and Time: 6pm Cost: $4 JCC members, $6 Nonmembers For More Information Contact: Esther Mazor x460 emazor Spend a casual evening getting to know other singles through discussions on topics determined by the participants. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sun 21 Oct. Public Affairs STEM CELL Research AND THE Ethics OF Embryonic STEM CELLS Oct 21, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: 3:30 pm Cost: FREE For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Pranela Rameshwar PhD & Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler In November, New Jersey residents can vote on a bond issue that, if approved by voters, will fund research grants for a variety of stem cell research, including embryonic. Gain valuable information about stem cell research from Pranela Rameshwar, PhD, Professor of Medicine, NJ Medical School, and Rabbi Lawrence S. Zierler of the Jewish Center of Teaneck, who holds a Masters Degree in Bio-Ethics from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rameshwar will present an overview, for the non scientist, of stem cell resea. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sun 21 Oct. Visions OF PEACE FROM THE HANDS OF Children Virtual TOUR OF THE ART & SOUL OF PEACE Through HUMOR Oct 21, 2007 Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: 1-2:30 pm Cost: $5 JCC members, $7 general admisison For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Maureen Kushner Artist Maureen Kushner will explain the richness of each painting in this inspirational exhibit that is on view in the Waltuch Gallery. Kushner developed this exhibit (1994-2004) at the invitation of the Israeli Ministry of Education. During this time, she traveled throughout Israel working with Jewish, Arab, Bedouin and Druze children as well as Ethiopian and Russian immigrants, to create murals and paintings on the theme of war and peace. During the workshops the children comm. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Tuesday 23 October 2007
Tue 23 Oct. JCC FILM Series: GOTTA SERVE Somebody: THE Gospel SONGS OF BOB DYLAN Directed BY Michael B. Borofsky Oct 23, 2007 Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $10 JCC members, $12 general admission For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Post-screening dialogue with guitar virtuoso Woody Mann Bob Dylan has always been a work in progress, and more often than not, he’s left his fans pondering his many changes in direction. As the ’70s drew to a close, he made his most puzzling career move by becoming a born-again Christian. The result was a trilogy of albums — Slow Train Coming, Saved, and Shot of Love — that left everyone terribly confused. Putting the songs in the hands of gospel luminaries, and providing interviews with Dyl. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Wednesday 24 October 2007
Wed 24 Oct. JAMES H. Grossmann Memorial Jewish BOOK MONTH Celebration: THE Deadliest LIES BY Abraham Foxman Oct 24, 2007 Department: Community Events Location and Time: 8 pm Cost: $8 JCC members, $10 general admission For More Information Contact: Stephanie Cangro x435 scangro In this much-needed book, Abraham H. Foxman—an esteemed representative of the Jewish community and a staunch defender of human rights—delivers a powerful blow to the idea of “The Israel Lobby” and the myth of a global Jewish conspiracy. He shows how old stereotypes associated with the most virulent forms of bigotry are resurfacing and becoming dangerously mainstream. From Carter to Mearsheimer, he addresses the public figures who make these beliefs appear credible. Foxman advocates forthright a. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Saturday 27 October 2007
Sat 27 Oct. KOBI OZ & Teapacks IN Concert Oct 27, 2007 Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: 8:30 pm Cost: $30/$33 in advanced, $45 VIP reserved seats, $35 at the door For More Information Contact: Naomi Ifhar x272 nifhar The Popular Israeli band was formed in 1988 in the southern Israeli city of Sderot. Teapacks gained popularity by bringing forward traditional oriental music combined with lighthumorous hints. The band's frontman, Kobi Oz, is well known within Israel for his eccentric looks and style. The band has so far released seven albums. Teapacks has been chosen “Band of the Year” numerous times by Israeli radio stations and this year was chosen to represent Israel at the Eurovision, a competition for best song among European countries, with their con. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sat 27 Oct. Oct 27, 2007 Department: Teens Location and Time: This event will take place at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly. 7-9 pm Cost: Free and Open to the Community For More Information Contact: Judy Nahary x369 jnahary This program will explore physical, sexual and psychological abuse of young adults from both a parent and young adult perspective. Topics will include how to recognize early signs and symptoms, prevention and resources available for families seeking support. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn important facts and information that can help a loved one avoid abuse. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Sunday 28 October 2007
Sun 28 Oct. Walking TOUR OF Jewish Harlem Oct 28, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: 10am Cost: $27 JCC members, $33 general admission For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner Marty Shore This tour focuses on Harlem’s glorious past, highlighting synagogues and homes of New York City’s Jewish icons. The heart of Harlem holds symbolic appeal enlivened by Marty’s vast knowledge and intriguing stories. Group will meet at the JCC at 10 am, van transportation provided. Approximate return by 1 pm. Pre-registration required by October 22. Space Limited. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Monday 29 October 2007
Mon 29 Oct. Cooking WITH DENIS Whitman Executive CHEF, Harvest Bistro AND BAR Oct 29, 2007 Department: Adults Location and Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Cost: $50 JCC members, $60 general admission by 10/22, $65 after For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner You’ve read the reviews, you’ve enjoyed the food, now get up close and personal with their executive chef, Denis Whitman. Our menu will include: cream of butternut squash soup, pan seared snapper with a green pea coulis, pea sprout risotto, and apple tart-tatin. Reservations required by 10/22. (on a space available basis). 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Mon 29 Oct. GUEST Artist: DR. LIOR NAVOK, Composer ~ THE Unknown WORLD OF Israeli Classical MUSIC Oct 29, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: Eric Brown Theater 7 pm Cost: For More Information Contact: Thurnauer School of Music x235 thurnauer An overview on Israeli music from past to present: history, influences, major composers and tendencies. The lecture will be accompanies by musical examples. This program supported by Ruth and Bernard Weinflash and the Consulate of Israel in New York. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Tue 30 Oct, 7:30 pm. Program will include works by Schumann, Schnittke & Schubert. Artist members: Sharon Roffman, violin • Annaliesa Place, violin • Melissa Reardon, viola • Yari Bond, cello • Peter Weitzner, double bass • Richard Goldsmith, clarinet • Jon Klibonoff, piano Meet the artists post-concert reception. Concert at 8:00p.m. • Pre-concert talk at 7:00p.m. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [email][events]