Tuesday, August 12
Blood Drive, 3:30 to 9 p.m., Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, (800) 933-2566 or www.nybloodcenter.org.
Congregation Sons of Israel, 111 Irving Place, Woodmere
Long Island - general
Blood Drive - Long Island
Wednesday, August 13
Blood Drive, 3:30 to 9 p.m., Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, 5 Old Mill Road, (800) 933-2566 or www.nybloodcenter.org.
Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, 5 Old Mill Road
Long Island - general
Blood Drive - Long Island
Wednesday, August 13
Blood Drive, 4 to 9:30 p.m., Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, (800) 933-2566 or www.nybloodcenter.org.
Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge
Long Island - Classes
"Faith and Food" - Long Island
Sunday, August 17
"Faith and Food," kosher cooking demonstration, 7:30 p.m., with Chef David Kolotkin, executive chef at The Prime Grill, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Languages
Hebrew speaking club - Long Island
Tuesdays through August 26
Hebrew speaking club, 8:30 p.m., news discussions and reading Hebrew newspapers and literature, Lido Beach Synagogue, 1 Fairway Road, (516) 432-4271.
Lido Beach Synagogue, 1 Fairway Road
Long Island - Lectures
Discussions - Long Island
Sunday, August 10
Discussion with Professor Alan Segal, 9:30 a.m., on "Life After Death - And How to Get It," professor of religion at Columbia University; Discussion with Dr. Harold Koplewicz, 4 p.m., on "Raising Successful Children and Grandchildren in an Affluent Environment," Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, (631) 324-9858.
Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton
Long Island - Lectures
"Why are so many young Jews alienated from Judaism and the Jewish people?" - Long Island
Monday, August 11
"Why are so many young Jews alienated from Judaism and the Jewish people?" 10:30 a.m., Adult Education Series, Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., (516) 489-1818.
Thursday, August 14
Discussion with Haggai Carmon, 7:30 p.m., author of "Red Syndrome " and "Triple Identity," light refreshments, $6, Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, (516) 766-4341, Ext. 114.
Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside
Long Island - Lectures
Discussion with Leonard Cole - Long Island
Thursday, August 14
Discussion with Leonard Cole, author of "Terror: How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn," 7:30 p.m., book signing and dessert reception to follow, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Lectures
Discussion with Dr. Wendy Zierler - Long Island
Sunday, August 17
Discussion with Dr. Wendy Zierler, 9:30 a.m., on "A Feminist Interpretation of the Bible: Modern Revisions," Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, (631) 324-9858.
Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton
Long Island - Lectures
Lecture by Rabbi Michael Melchior - Long Island
Sunday, August 17
Lecture by Rabbi Michael Melchior, 4 p.m., Member of the Israeli Knesset and Nobel prize winner, Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, (631) 324-9858.
Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton
Long Island - Open Houses
Open House Membership Drive - Long Island
Thursday, August 14
Open House Membership Drive, 7 to 8:30 p.m., new synagogue from combined Temple Israel and Temple Emanuel, Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Ave., (516) 746-1120.
Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park
Long Island - Open Houses
Open House/Holiday Ticket Distribution/Pancake Breakfast - Long Island
Sunday, August 17
Open House/Holiday Ticket Distribution/Pancake Breakfast, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., tour the synagogue and meet your neighbors, Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Ave., (631) 587-5650.
Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village
Long Island - Shabbat
"The Challenges of Pluralism" - Long Island
Friday, August 8
"The Challenges of Pluralism," speech by Rabbi Joy Levitt, following 8 p.m. services, Temple Adas Israel, Elizabeth Street and Atlantic Avenue, (631) 725-8188.
Temple Adas Israel, Elizabeth Street and Atlantic Avenue, Sag Harbor
Long Island - Shabbat
Congregational Shabbat dinner - Long Island
Friday, August 8
Congregational Shabbat dinner, following 7:30 p.m. services, guest speaker Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, $60, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534, Ext. 13.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Family Service - Long Island
Friday, August 8
Family Service, 7:15 p.m., Bnai Israel Reform Temple, 67 Oakdale-Bohemia Road, (631) 563-1660.
Bnai Israel Reform Temple, 67 Oakdale-Bohemia Road, Oakdale
Long Island - Shabbat
Services and guest speaker - Long Island
Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9
Evening services conducted by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Netanel Hershtik, 7:30 p.m.; morning services, 8:45 a.m., speech at 11 a.m. by Thomas P. DiNapoli and William C. Thompson, Comptrollers of New York City, followed by a congregational kiddush, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Congregational Seudah Shlishit - Long Island
Saturday, August 9
Congregational Seudah Shlishit, following 7 p.m. services, guest speaker Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor of CUNY, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Children's Shabbat Service - Long Island
Friday, August 15
Children's Shabbat Service, 7 p.m., Bnai Israel Reform Temple, 67 Oakdale-Bohemia Road, (631) 563-1660.
Bnai Israel Reform Temple, 67 Oakdale-Bohemia Road, Oakdale
Long Island - Shabbat
Congregational Shabbat dinner - Long Island
Friday, August 15
Congregational Shabbat dinner, following 7:30 p.m. services, guest speaker David Mandel, CEO of OHEL, $60, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534, Ext. 13.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Out and About Shabbat Services - Long Island
Friday, August 15
Out and About Shabbat Services, 7 p.m., see the sunset and nature as we bring in the Sabbath, preceded by Shabbat on the Rocks at 5:45 p.m., $7 an adult, children free, Congregation Beth El, 99 Jerusalem Ave., (516) 541-0740.
Congregation Beth El, 99 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa
Long Island - Shabbat
Shabbat happenings - Long Island
Saturday, August 16
Morning services, 8:45 a.m., conducted by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Dudu Fisher, accompanied by The New York Synagogue Choir, guest speaker Rabbi Michael Melchoir, Chief Rabbi of Denmark; Congregational Seudah Shlishit, following 7 p.m. services, guest speaker Yehuda Hakohen, Zionist Freedom Alliance; Shabbat Nachamu Concert, "The Beauty of Contemporary Chassidic Music," with Shloime Dachs, Yehuda Green and Gershon Veroba, sponsored by OHEL, followed by dessert reception, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Shabbat Under the Stars - Long Island
TEMPLE OR ELOHIM INVITES RESIDENTS TO
“SHABBAT UNDER THE STARS”
Complimentary BBQ, Music and Services Open to the Public
On Friday, September 5th, at 6:30 p.m., Temple Or Elohim in Jericho, Long Island, will hold “Shabbat Under The Stars” which will be open to both our congregants, their guests and all of our neighbors.
The special event, catered by Ben’s Delicatessen, will be spread throughout the parking lot with food, music and services being conducted in front of our temple’s majestic stained glass windows.
“We’re thrilled about launching a new year full of exciting programs and activities!” said Laurel Fried, Chair of the Membership Committee. “We’re looking forward to celebrating with all our congregants and the non-member guests who are expected to attend.”
Rain date is Friday, September 12th. R.S.V.P. to Laurel Fried at 516-932-5410 or membership@templeorelohim.com
Temple Or Elohim, Jericho, Long Island
Long Island - Specials
Annual Card Party and Luncheon - Long Island
Monday, August 11
Annual Card Party and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., play Canasta, Mah Jongg or Scrabble, delicious luncheon, $45 a person, Lake Success Jewish Center, 354 Lakeville Road, (516) 466-0569.
Lake Success Jewish Center, 354 Lakeville Road
Long Island - Specials
Long Island's celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary - Long Island
Monday, August 11
Long Island's celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary, 5 p.m., vendors, activities and music, emcee Bob Spiotto, sponsored by Conference of Jewish Organizations of Nassau County and the Suffolk Council of Jewish Organizations, Eisenhower Park, (516) 364-4477.
Eisenhower Park, Syosset
Long Island - Specials
Annual Barbecue - Long Island
Sunday, August 17
Annual Barbecue, 4 p.m., food, music and prizes, dedicated in memory of Debby Goldsmith, Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., (516) 489-1818.
July 25 through August 26
"Panoramic Photography," exhibition of black and white photographs from around the United States, from the collection of Dr. Neal Friedberg, Beth El Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, (914) 235-2700, Ext. 223.
Beth El Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, New Rochelle
Long Island - The Arts
"Rachel and Julio" - Long Island
NY premiere of the play "Rachel and Julio" starring Lainie Kazan and Robert Davi. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $28, $25 for senior citizens (over 65) and $15 for matriculated non-Hofstra students with ID.For more tickets and more information, call the Hofstra Box Office at (516) 463-6644, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Long Island - The Arts
"Yossi and Jagger" - Long Island
Monday, August 11
Film "Yossi and Jagger," 8 p.m., story of romance between two Israeli soldiers, Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, (631) 324-9858.
Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton
Long Island - The Arts
"Eyes Wide Open" - Long Island
Wednesday, August 13
"Eyes Wide Open," 7:30 p.m., documentary film followed by panel discussion and light refreshments, Beth El Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, (914) 235-2700, Ext. 223.
Beth El Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, New Rochelle
Long Island - TV Listings
"Jewish Life" with Meir Usherovitz, Holocaust survivor and fighter in Israel's War of Independence - Long Island
Thursdays, June 19, July 24 & Aug. 27
"Jewish Life," 7 p.m., hosted by journalist Stewart Ain, joined by Meir Usherovitz, holocaust survivor and fighter in Israel's War of Independence, Cablevision Channel 18.
Long Island - TV Listings
"Jewish Life" with Rabbi David Kraemer, author of "Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages" - Long Island
Thursdays, July 10 & Aug. 14
"Jewish Life," 7 p.m., hosted by journalist Stewart Ain, joined by Rabbi David Kraemer, author of "Jewish Eating and Identity Through the Ages," Cablevision Channel 18.
Long Island - TV Listings
"Jewish Life" with Leonard A. Cole, author of "Terror: How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn" - Long Island
Thursdays, July 17 & Aug. 21
"Jewish Life," 7 p.m., hosted by journalist Stewart Ain, joined by Leonard A. Cole, author of "Terror: How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn," Cablevision Channel 18.
Long Island - Health
Free prostate cancer screenings - Long Island
Thursday, August 14
Free prostate cancer screenings, 1 to 5 p.m., Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Community Center, 28 Carl Street, (516) 277-1181.
Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Community Center, 28 Carl St.
