Sunday, July 27
Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Young Israel of Plainview, 132 Southern Parkway, (800) 933-2566 or www.nybloodcenter.org.
Young Israel of Plainview, 132 Southern Parkway
Long Island - Classes
Tuesday Night Tee Time at Farmingdale Golf Center - Long Island
Tuesdays through August 7
Tuesday Night Tee Time at Farmingdale Golf Center, 7 to 8 p.m., 8 week golf program for teens and adults, $220, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, (516) 822-3535, Ext. 360.
Farmingdale Golf Center
Long Island - Classes
"Breath, Back and Core - The Yoga Way" - Long Island
Sunday, July 27
"Breath, Back and Core - The Yoga Way," 9 to 10:30 a.m., Joann Wasilewski, $25, Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, (516) 484-1545.
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills
Long Island - Classes
"Heading Somewhere - The Book of Numbers" - Long Island
Sundays through August 3
"Heading Somewhere - The Book of Numbers," 10 to 11:30 a.m., textbook, presentation and light buffet breakfast, $45/$65 per couple, Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Road, (516) 767-TORAH.
Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Road
Long Island - Classes
"The Soul of the Prophet; The Soul of the Scholar: Two Days of Text-Based Study and Spiritual Nourishment" - Long Island
Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29
"The Soul of the Prophet; The Soul of the Scholar: Two Days of Text-Based Study and Spiritual Nourishment," Nishmat Torah Colloquium, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Rabbanit Chana Henkin, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Classes
Tuesday Night Tee Time at Farmingdale Golf Center - Long Island
Tuesdays through August 7
Tuesday Night Tee Time at Farmingdale Golf Center, 7 to 8 p.m., 8-week golf program for teens and adults, $220, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, call (516) 822-3535, Ext. 360 to register.
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview
Long Island - Classes
"Heaven on Earth" - Long Island
Thursdays, July 31
and August 7
"Heaven on Earth," 7:30 to 9 p.m., explaining the central role of the Holy Temple throughout Jewish History, $50, Chabad Center of the Arts at Congregation Beth Sholom, 261 Willis Ave., (516) 739-3636.
Chabad Center of the Arts at Congregation Beth Sholom, 261 Willis Ave., Mineola
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
"How does Judaism differ from Christianity, Marxism, Communism, and Ethical Humanism?" - Long Island
Monday, July 28
"How does Judaism differ from Christianity, Marxism, Communism, and Ethical Humanism?" 10:30 a.m., Adult Education Series, Congregation Beth Israel, 141 Hilton Ave., (516) 489-1818.
"Confronting Tragedy in Today's World" - Long Island
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 29 and 30
"Confronting Tragedy in Today's World" by Dr. David Shatz, YU Summer Beit Midrash Seminar, Tuesday at The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach, (631) 288-0534, Wednesday at The Jewish Center of the Hamptons, 44 Woods Lane, (631) 324-9858.
East Hampton
Long Island - Open Houses
Open House Brunch - Long Island
Sunday, July 27
Open House Brunch, 9:30 to 11:45 a.m, meet the rabbi, cantor and learn about programming, Suburban Park Jewish Center, 400 Old Westbury Road, (516) 796-8833.
Suburban Park Jewish Center, 400 Old Westbury Road, East Meadow
Long Island - Open Houses
Meet and Greet at Temple Beth Chai - Long Island
Monday, July 28
Meet and Greet at Temple Beth Chai, Conservative shul, interfaith families welcome, 870 Townline Road, (631) 724-5807.
Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge
Long Island - Seniors
"The Diversity of Judaism" - Long Island
Mondays through August 4
"The Diversity of Judaism," with Marcia Haddad Ikonomopoulos, 2 to 4 p.m., accompanied by video presentation, $65 for non-members, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, (516) 822-3535, Ext. 354.
Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview
Long Island - Shabbat
Evening services conducted by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Netanel Hershtik - Long Island
Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26
Evening services conducted by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Netanel Hershtik, 7:30 p.m., morning services, 8:45 a.m., Rabbi Pynchas Brener, speech at 11 a.m., 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, July 26
Congregational Seudah Shlishit, following 7 p.m. services, guest speaker Sam Norich, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Shabbat
Congregational Shabbat dinner - Long Island
Friday, August 1
Congregational Shabbat dinner, following 7:30 p.m. services, guest speaker Rabbi Ronald Schwarzberg, $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 1
Out and About Shabbat Services, 7 p.m., see the sunset and nature as we bring in the Sabbath, preceded by kickoff barbecue at 5:30 p.m., $8 a person/$30 family of four, Congregation Beth El, 99 Jerusalem Ave., (516) 541-0740.
Congregation Beth El, 99 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa
Long Island - Shabbat
Services and Congregational Seudah Shlishit - Long Island
Saturday, August 2
Morning services, 8:45 a.m., conducted by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Cantor Netanel Hershtik; Congregational Seudah Shlishit, following 7 p.m. services, guest speaker Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - Specials
Celebration of Israel at 60 - Long Island
Sunday, August 3
Celebration of Israel at 60, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., activities, arts and crafts, cooking and swimming, 12 p.m. peformance by the Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, sponsored by the Sid-Jacobson JCC, Mid-Island Y JCC, Friedberg JCC and the Suffolk Y-JCC, at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, (516) 484-1545, Ext. 112.
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds
Long Island - The Arts
Exhibition: “Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: 1933-1945” - Long Island
The exhibition is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm-8:00pm and Friday from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Throughout the exhibition, The Center will host a variety of educational and community activities. See The Center’s website at
www.liglbtcenter.org for a complete list of programs. The exhibition and educational programs are offered free of charge.
Long Island GLBT Community Center, 34 Park Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706
Long Island - The Arts
"Panoramic Photography" - Long Island
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
Community Sing - Long Island
Saturday, July 26
Community Sing, 9:30 p.m., the songs of Israel led by Conductor Izchak Haimov, The New York Synagogue Choir, dessert reception to follow, The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., (631) 288-0534.
The Hampton Synagogue, 154 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Long Island - The Arts
"Ragtime Sings the Jews" - Long Island
Sunday, July 27
"Ragtime Sings the Jews," 5 p.m., program created and performed by Cantor Daniel Singer, accompanied by pianist Alexander Sandor, Temple Adas Israel, Elizabeth Street and Atlantic Avenue, (631) 725-0904.
Temple Adas Israel, Elizabeth Street and Atlantic Avenue, Sag Harbor
Long Island - The Arts
Tzofim Israeli Scout Caravan Concert - Long Island
Sunday, July 27
Tzofim Israeli Scout Caravan Concert, 4 to 5:30 p.m., $5, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, 475 W. 250th St., (718) 543-8400.
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, 475 W. 250th St.
Long Island - The Arts
"Pick a Card" film screening - Long Island
Monday, July 28
"Pick a Card," 7:30 p.m., film presented by The Hampton Synagogue's Sixth Annual Jewish Film Festival, directed by Julie Shles, Hampton Arts Cinema, 2 Brook Road, (631) 288-0534.
Hampton Arts Cinema, 2 Brook Road, Westhampton Beach
Long Island - The Arts
"Sixty-Six" film screening - Long Island
Wednesday and Thursday, July 30 and 31
"Sixty-Six," final film in the Randi & Bruce Pergament Jewish Film Festival, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 31 at 2:30 p.m., followed by Closing Night Bash on July 30, food and dancing, Sid-Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, (516) 484-1545, Ext. 144.
Sid-Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills
Long Island - The Arts
Discussion with Sharon Estroff, author of "Can I Have a Cellphone for Hannukah? The Essential Scroop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids" - Long Island
Thursday, July 31
Discussion with Sharon Estroff, author of "Can I Have a Cellphone for Hannukah? The Essential Scroop on Raising Modern Jewish Kids," 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 - 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.
