2007
January 2007
Saturday 6 January 2007
Sat 6 Jan, 8:30 pm. This warm romantic wildly original screwball comedy won six 1997 Israeli Academy Awards including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor and Actress. David is a garage electrician, who dreamt all of his life of becoming a magician, but had no luck in it. His girlfriend Batya wants an ordinary life. Of course, dreams don’t match reality, and each character must overcome obstacles that may leave them more mature. Directed by Juli Shlez staring Tzivka Hadar and Esti Zakchim. Moderated by Ravit Turjeman, founder and director of Dragoman Films, specializing in marketing and distribution of Israeli Cinema in North America. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. 10. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Wednesday 10 January 2007
Wed 10 Jan. Department: Early Childhood Location and Time: JCC 9:30-10:30 am Cost: No charge 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. Preregistration required. Limited enrollment. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Monday 15 January 2007
Mon 15 Jan. Jan 15, 2007 Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: JCC 7:30 pm Cost: $3/$4 per film For More Information Contact: Carol Schults x339 cshults A Film/Discussion Series with Harold Chapler Each screening is preceded by pointers from Mr. Chapler and followed by optional discussion. Students are given tools to help them discover for themselves: ot lines, design elements, character choices, thematic nuances and how they contribute to the well-crafted film. Staring Toni Collette. A romantic comedy that flouts all “feel good” Hollywood formulas. Muriel leaves an unpleasant family in the town of Porpoise Spit to find friends and a man. Abba soundtrack. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Tuesday 16 January 2007
Tue 16 Jan. Strategies for Organization in a Fast-Paced World with Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D Department: Special Services Location and Time: JCC 7:30 - 9:00 pm Cost: $25 JCC members • $30 nonmembers • 18-2004 For More Information Contact: Esther Woletz x232 ewoletz Doing well at school requires more than just mastering reading, writing, and arithmetic. Children need to develop strategies for organization and time management, and these skills are directly linked to development of critical thinking. Children can learn strategies for “metacognitive awareness” or an understanding of their own thought processes and organization skills. This presentation will highlight how children develop this awareness as one part of developing "executive functions". Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D. is. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Thursday 18 January 2007
Thu 18 Jan, 8 pm. Love and Other Impossible Pursuits by Ayelet Waldman Tolstoy Lied: A Love Story by Rachel Kadish Ayelet Waldman dazzles with her portrayal of a modern New York family lost in a fog of grief, anger, jealousy, and, of course, the love that put them all together in the first place. It’s any mother’s nightmare: Two days home from the hospital, Emilia Greenleaf loses her new baby, Isabel, to SIDS. Emilia’s grief consumes her entirely, and to cope she flees her memory-ridden Upper West Side apartment and wanders aimlessly through Central Park for hours at a time. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. 10. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Saturday 20 January 2007
Sat 20 Jan. Department: Special Services Location and Time: JCC Taub Auditorium 7:30 - 10:00 pm Cost: $6/$8, $5 chaperones For More Information Contact: Cheryl Edelstein x302 cedelstein Maria Engel, dance supervisor Monthly dances with great DJ for people age 16 - 60 with special needs. This program has been made possible, in part, by the Chuck Guttenberg Center for the Physically Challenged Endowment Fund. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Sunday 21 January 2007
Sun 21 Jan. Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: Taub Auditorium 2:00 pm Cost: $10 in advance($15 on day of performance, if available For More Information Contact: Carol Schults x339 cshults Professional Children’S Theater Series: An exciting introduction to live theater for children 3 years and older. A witty collection of musical tales that keep you guessing, by Sholom Aleichem and other wonderful Yiddish storytellers. Ticket information-Group rates available. Tickets sold at JCC front desk. No refunds or exchanges. Space is limited. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Sun 21 Jan. Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: JCC 7:30pm Cost: Free For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner This shocking new documentary posits that the free world is still unprepared to face the unwavering commitment of those who have pledged their lives to our destruction. Islamic extremists offer a stark choice for the world: either convert to a Taliban-like form of Islam or face death. Of course, the vast majority of the world’s 1.1 billion Muslims would never personally engage in terrorism. But what of those who do? How do they develop their following and spread their message? After the screening, a discussion will be moderated by Professor Jonathan Golden of Drew University. Cosponsored by the Judaic Department, Israeli Club, Hillel. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Tuesday 23 January 2007
Tue 23 Jan. Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: JCC on the Palisades 7:30 pm Cost: Single Sessions: $15 JCC members $18 nonmembers For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner A Monthly Celebration for Women Led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes The Rosh Chodesh group meets once a month - on or close to the first day of the Hebrew month - to celebrate the New Moon with refreshing, stimulating discussion and warm fellowship. Rabbi Adina Lewittes is a creative and knowledgeable teacher and is eager to share her Torah insights with you. Don't miss these special evenings set aside for Jewish women. Lesser Known Women of the Bible: Explore the identities, personalities and legacies of women in the Bible whose presence in the tradition is fleeting. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Thursday 25 January 2007
Thu 25 Jan. Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: JCC on the Palisades 8:00 pm Cost: Free and Open to the Community For More Information Contact: Lynn Werner x204 lwerner With Rabbi Steve Golden A Lecture in Commemoration of U.N. Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn the history, and explore the theological implications, of a universally recognized slogan. On October 26, 2005 the United Nations adopted a resolution establishing January 27 – the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp – as Holocaust Remembrance Day at the United Nations. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Saturday 27 January 2007
Sat 27 Jan. Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: JCC 8:30pm Cost: $20 JCC members • $23 nonmembers For More Information Contact: Naomi Ifhar x272 nifhar Spend a special evening experiencing the unique culture and friendship of the Bedouins with a short discussion followed by preparation of pitas and concluding with fun social games. Don’t miss it. Refreshments will be served. Limited space is available reserve your seats with MC, Visa, Amex- call ext 596. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Sunday 28 January 2007
Sun 28 Jan. Department: Arts & Culture Location and Time: JCC 2:30 & 3:30 pm Cost: Series Subscription: $21/$27 • Single Tickets: $8/$10 For More Information Contact: Michael Reingold x376 mreingold Ages 3-6 Fun, hands-on introduction to the concert-going experience. Made possible with the generous support of the Richard H. Holzer Memorial Foundation. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]
Wednesday 31 January 2007
Wed 31 Jan. Department: Judaic & Israel Location and Time: JCC 4:00-5:30pm & 5:30-7:00pm Cost: $10 JCC members • $15 nonmembers per child For More Information Contact: Naomi Ifhar x272 nifhar Your children will learn about celebrating the Jewish Holidays, in Hebrew, through stories, songs, arts and crafts, and foods that will teach the customs of each festival (Israeli style). The upcoming holidays include, TuB’Shevat, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, and Lag Baomer. 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly. 201·569·7900, info@jcconthepalisades.org. Jewish Community Center on the Palisades - [events]