2008
May 2008
Thursday 1 May 2008
Thu 1 May, 7:30 am. Please join us for a special observance as synagogue communities come together to remember the Holocaust and to dedicate a very special work of art to the Jewish Federation. Samuel Bak, a world-renowned artist, a holocaust survivor, remembers his home, Vilna, in a series of paintings, "Return to Vilna". Through the generosity of the Patrick and Kendra O'Donnell Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation is the recipient of "Evidence" one in this series. This special evening will feature talks by both Mr. Bak and Mr. O'Donnell and will include a Yom HaShoah service led by many of the NH Rabbis. For more information, please call the Federation at 627-7679. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]
Saturday 3 May 2008
Sat 3 May. Through the words and memories of victims, survivors, and bystanders, Kaddish creates a series of musical vignettes of the Holocaust. This musical work culminates in a message of hope and peace that extends beyond the lines of religion, race, and ethnic background. For more information and to order tickets ($35-$17), please call 358-2490. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]
Sunday 4 May 2008
Sun 4 May. For more information, contact Steve Grass at Stevegrass. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]
Sun 4 May, 5:30 pm. Sunday, May 4, 5:30pm - at Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116. This year's featured speakers will join more than 600 members of the pro-Israel community, several members of Congress and local and state officials. Cost: $150, RSVP required. Contact: Ben Marchette: 617-457-8714 or bmarchette. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Wed 7 May. Jewish communities around the world unite to break Guinness World Record On the eve of Israel's 60th Independence Day, May 7, 2008, Jewish communities around the world will unite for the first time to sing Hatikva - Israel's national anthem - to break the world record for "most people singing an anthem simultaneously". The event will take place at 22:50pm Israel time (19:50 UTC/GMT). 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [more][events]
Friday 9 May 2008
Fri 9 May. The Peterborough Havurah is a group of about 40 families and individuals in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. They have been in existence since the mid-1990's and meet once a month for a Havurah gathering at which they do Havdalah, have a pot luck meal and share a discussion on a particular topic. They also have an annual Seder and Purim and Chanukah parties. Beginning on May 9th, they are starting regular Erev Shabbat services on the second Friday of each month. For more information, contact John Halper, Coordinator, Peterborough Havurah: jhal or (603) 547-8777. 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Adam Solender, Executive Director, 603-627-7679, office@jewishnh.rog. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire - [events]