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FYI....SISTERHOOD DINNER IS ON AS SCHEDULED!!!
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT:
Don and Stacy Rosenberg are proud to announce the birth of their first grandchild. Jonah Chase Iancovici was born on December 22, 2010 to Elyssa Rosenberg and Lucian Iancovici.
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ATT: SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR YJC STUDENTS:
STUDYWORKS SAT/ACT TEST PREP and DANMAR AP TEST PREP will be running classes at The Yorktown Jewish Center beginning this Sunday, January 23. As an added benefit to us, these classes (descriptions and dates below) are offered to our members at 50% off of the current rates. Please contact Laurie Steinmetz or Bonnie Becker, owners and directors of STUDYWORKS and DANMAR, at 914-962-6728 or at studyworksbl@aol.com. Please note that class sizes are limited and both classes begin this Sunday .
STUDYWORKS SAT PREP offers the content and test strategies to prepare for the SAT exam. The instructor, Maria Granozio, has been with STUDYWORKS since its inception and enjoys a well deserved reputation of bringing passion and enthusiasm to her classroom.
5 Classes: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, March 6 9 AM - 1 PM Cost is $595/ YJC Members $297.50
DANMAR AP TEST PREP offers a comprehensive course to prepare for the AP MICRO ECONOMICS exam. All subject content and test strategies are included and no prior knowledge of economics is required. The course is appropriate for high school students in grades 9-12. The instructor, Adam Accetta, previously taught this course at Yorktown High School and now teaches at Greenwich Academy. He has a proven track record of helping students do extremely well on this exam, giving them credits for college and an edge in the college admissions process.
10 Classes: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, March 6, 20, 27, April 3, 10, May 1,8 (snow date if necessary)12 noon - 2:30 PM Cost is $695/ YJC Members $347.50
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Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2011 Community Night
Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story is a new movie, narrated by Dustin Hoffman, that celebrates the contributions of Jewish major leaguers and the special meaning baseball has had in the lives of American Jews. The film is being shown on Sunday, April 3 at 5pm for the Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2011 Community Night. A reception follows. The YJC would like to put together a group so that we can participate in what should be a most enjoyable event. Please send in your check for $15 to the office ASAP and no later than January 27.
JEWS & BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2011
COMMUNITY NIGHT, Sunday, April 3
JacobBurnsFilmCenter, Pleasantville
Community Night - Sunday, April 3rd
Group Sale ticket price - $15.00, includes film, Q&A with speaker Joe Wallace and special guests, reception with ballpark food - hot dogs, soda, popcorn, dessert
Time of Screening: 5pm
Reception: 7pm
Film: Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story
Peter Miller, director, 2010, US, English, 91 minutes.
Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, this thoroughly entertaining film celebrates the contributions of Jewish major leaguers and the special meaning that baseball has had in the lives of American Jews. More than a film about sports, it is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry and the shattering of stereotypes. Featuring rare archival footage of unforgettable games, as well as an articulate and passionate group of interviewees, including former ballplayers Al Rosen and Sandy Koufax as well as executives, writers and fans such as filmmaker Ron Howard and television personality Larry King. This moving story will be appreciated by audiences of all ages.
Guest Speaker: Joe Wallace
Joseph Wallace has published four books of baseball history, including *Grand Old Game *and *The Baseball Anthology*. Inspired by a true story, Wallace's first novel, *Diamond Ruby,* is the suspenseful tale of a 1920s girl who overcomes deadly threats to survive in a man's world-and pitch against Babe Ruth. Wallace lives in WestchesterCounty.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The much-acclaimed Purim Spiel will be performed on Saturday, March 19 at 7pm, followed by the Megillah reading.
STILL ACCEPTING MAH JONGG ORDERS!!!! Call Joyce Douglas at 914-528-3028.
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Please call the office today if you are interested in coming or contact Anne Lowy!!
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!!
The Orot Committee invites you to join exciting NEW WEEKLY CLASSES:
The Absolute Beginner's Introduction To Talmud: What is it, why do we need it, what ethical and practical lessons does it teach?
Beginning Friday,
December 3 from 10:30am-12.00 in the library
taught by Wendy Segal:
This class is designed to introduce Talmud to the adult with no previous familiarity with Talmud. No Hebrew reading is required. The Babylonian Talmud was finished about 1,500 years ago. What is it? Why do people still study it? Why was it the subject of book-burnings? We'll look at how and why the Talmud was written, and then we'll look at a piece of the section on civil law. What are your responsibilities if you borrow something and lose it? What should you do if you find someone's cat? What does your shoemaker owe you if he dyes your party shoes the wrong color? Whose fault is it if your neighbor's dog falls into your pool and drowns? Come and learn, read, and argue like the sages of old as we explore the sea of Talmud.
Please sign up in the office by replying to this email or calling 245-2324 so that we know how many copies of materials to make.
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A Beginners Hebrew Class
Beginning Monday, November 15
From 7-8pm; teacher Hazzan Isabel Kopstein
Have you always wanted to be able to read the prayers in the siddur or dreamed of having an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Come and learn to read Hebrew, starting with the aleph-bet. The class will be based on the National Jewish Outreach Program, and will begin on Monday, November 15th from 7-8pm, classroom 9. It's an amazing, anxiety-free journey for all beginners. Come and take that first step. You can sign up through the office or contact Hazzan Isabel Kopstein at 420-7844.
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Fundraising for Sisterhood!!!
ROSH CHODESH T-SHIRTS:
Ladies! We still have Rosh Chodesh T-shirts available in sizes M - XL. Very cute and only $20.00! Remember, you are supporting Sisterhood (and Sisterhood supports the Synagogue) when you purchase one. (BTW, the next two classes will be held Friday, February 4 at 11:30am and Tuesday, April 5 at 11:30am.)
GIFT SHOP
We are expecting a delivery of those BEAUTIFUL Pomegranate bowls and plates. I ordered a limited quantity and they are very well priced. They make an excellent house gift. Come and get 'em!
At the Sisterhood Gift Shop, we have such beautiful gift items (That's why we call it the Gift Shop!) There are Kiddush Cups , Shabbat candlesticks, jewelry (both Judaic and other), unusual kippot, mezzuzahs, and so many other lovely items. Call me for an appointment 914-245-1024 or come on Wednesday after 6:00 pm. (I'm usually in the kitchen, preparing dinner for the Religious School).
Meanwhile I hope you had a Happy Hanukkah and... remember for next year and all other special occasions - shop SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP!
EVERYDAY CONSUMABLES EARNS SISTERHOOD 50%
Do you use laundry detergent, cleaning products, make up, skincare? Do you take supplements? All these things and more can bring Sisterhood easy profits. Call the office for more information!
9. It's an amazing, anxiety-free journey for all beginners. Come and take that first step. You can sign up through the office or contact Hazzan Isabel Kopstein at 420-7844.
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