Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council

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[NEQJCC Members: please submit your events -- following the format items below are posted via info@northeastqueensjewish.org]

2008 - 5769

Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 27 Tishri 5769
Installation and Awards Reception sponsored by Parker Jewish Institute
11:00 a.m. at Bellerose Jewish Center
254-04 Union Turnpike, Floral Park, NY 11004
Honorees:
**Outstanding Service to the Community of Greater New York:
William Frumkin, Jewish Communal Network Commission of UJA-Federation
**Outstanding Service to the Community of Northeast Queens:
Hon. Barbara Clark, NYS Assembly Member - 33rd District
**Outstanding Service to the Community of Northeast Queens:
Jeffrey Gurdus, NEQJCC Past President
**Rivka Fox Youth Awards:
Danielle Longueira and Jeffrey Goldberg
NEQJCC thanks Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation for its support of this special program.
For information, call (718) 225-6750x247
Download the Invitation. Download the Program Journal

Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 17 Kislev 5769
NEQJCC Harmony initiative Coat Drive Kickoff
12:30 p.m. at Samuel Field Y
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362
Download the flyer. (Coat Drive ends Friday, January 10, 2009)

2009 - 5769

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - 10 Tevet 5769
Rally in Support of Israel’s War On Terror
12:30 p.m. Across from the Israeli Consulate
42nd Street & 2nd Avenue in Manhattan
Thousands of rockets have been launched by the terrorist organization Hamas into Southern Israel since Israel left Gaza for peace. Israel has the right to defend itself. Come out on your lunch hour and show your support for Israel.
Sponsoring organizations:
AMCHA – Coalition for Jewish Concerns, AISH, Americans for a Safe Israel, Betar, Christians United for Israel Chapter 10, Coalition for Israel, David Project, Dor Chadash, Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council, Fuel for Truth, Hasbara Fellowships, Indian American Intellectual Forum, Jewish Action Alliance, JINSA, JNF, Mothers Against Terrorism, National Council of Young Israel, NACOEJ, NY Board of Rabbis, OU, RCA, Jewish Community Council, Stand With Us, Students for Peace in the Middle East, Westchester Jewish Conference, Zionist Organization of America (In Formation)
For more information, please contact Hillary Markowitz at (914) 393-8071 or Meredith Weiss at (845) 642-2751 or email, MW812@aol.com
Download the flyer

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 18 Tevet 5769
Rabbi’s Lecture: Organ Transplants
8 :00 p.m. at Jewish Center of Oak Hills
50-35 Cloverdale Blvd., Oakland Grdns. (Bayside), NY 11364
Featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Rappoport. Admission is free. For information at (718) 631-0100

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 1 Shevat 5769
Learn Knitting Workshop
7:30 p.m. at Lake Success Jewish Center
354 Lakeville Road in Great Neck, N. Y. 11020
The Sisterhood hosts a 2 hour fun and learn knitting workshop with a professional instructor - includes everything you need to start a project-yarn, needles and pattern. (Each kit includes a pattern for beginners, intermediates as well as advanced knitters.) Refreshments will be served. Cost $36
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact the synagogue office at (516) 466-0569 Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Friday-Saturday, January 30-31, 2009 - 5-6 Shevat 5769
YACHAD/Yeshiva Har Torah Shabbaton
at The Young Israel of New Hyde Park
264-15 77th Ave. (off Union Tpke) in New Hyde Park
For more information, please contact the office (718) 343-0496

Sunday, March 1, 2009 - 5 Adar I 5769
NEQJCC Harmony initiative Food Drive Kickoff followed by
Purim Party
TBD at Samuel Field Y
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362
(Food Drive ends Friday, April 4, 2009)
For information, call (718) 225-6750x247
Watch this site for more details

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 23 Iyar 5769
Legislative Forum 2009
9:30 a.m. at Samuel Field Y
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362
Sponsored by Queens Civic Congress, Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Samuel Field Y, UJA-Federation of New York, Queens Hadassah, Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. For information, call (718) 225-6750x247
Watch this site for more details

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8 Siyan 5769
Salute to Israel Parade 2009
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Ongoing Events

Daily Minyan
6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Bay Terrace Jewish Center
13-00 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
For More Information Call (718) 428-6363

Sundays
Talmud Class by Rabbi Axelman
12:00 Noon at the Whitestone Hebrew Centre
12-45 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY, 11357
Our Talmud class is now studying the tractate of Brachot, focusing on issues related to the Shema, Prayer and Blessings, though, in Talmudic style, the conversation can lead to many other topics. Join us and take part in the lively discussions that only Talmud study can stimulate.
Suggested Donation $25.
For more information, phone (718) 767-1500 or www.stevenaxelman.com

Sundays
Mispacha and Me "Parent & Me" Program
at Bay Terrace Jewish Center
13-00 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
Jewish Holiday Fun! Learn about all the Jewish holidays using arts & crafts.
Ages 3 & 4 with Parent. Free
First program takes place Sunday, September 17, 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
For information 718-428-6363; pre-Registration required

Sundays
Talmud Tractate Avoda Zara, Rabbi Lawrence Teitelman
8:50-9:50 a.m. at Young Israel of New Hyde Park
264-15 77th Ave. (off Union Tpke) in New Hyde Park
Classes are open to the public, free of charge. For information (718) 343-0496.

Tuesday Mornings
Yiddish Club
10:00 a.m. at Bay Terrace Jewish Center
13-00 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
For More Information Call (718) 428-6363

Wednesdays
International-Israeli Folk Dancing
7:30 - 10:00 p.m. at Bay Terrace Jewish Center
13-00 209th Street, Bayside, NY 11360
For More Information 718-428-6363

Wednesdays
Seniors Group (socializing, playing cards, discussions entertainment and trips; catered hot lunch @ $6.00)
11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Jewish Center
183-02 Rabbi Israel Moshowitz Way/Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
(718) 229-7511

Wednesdays
Tractate Kiddushin, Rabbi Meir Bilitzky
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Young Israel of New Hyde Park
264-15 77th Ave. (off Union Tpke) in New Hyde Park
Classes are open to the public, free of charge. For information (718) 343-0496.

Wednesdays
Book of Joshua, Rabbi Meir Bilitzky
10:00-11:00 a.m. at Young Israel of New Hyde Park
264-15 77th Ave. (off Union Tpke) in New Hyde Park
Classes are open to the public, free of charge. For information (718) 343-0496.

every first Thursday of the Month
NORC WOW Senior Advisory Board Meeting
10:00 a.m. @ HSBC Bank
257-15 Union Turnpike
RSVP (718) 347-2244 (Yvonne Gelbord) or (Darlene Dindial) or email norcwow@sfy.org

Thursday evenings
Singers wanted
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Israel Center of Conservative Judaism
167-10 73 Avenue, Fresh Meadows NY
Synagogue choir needs female and male singers for in house and outside performances. Not necessary to read music
(718) 591-5353

Saturdays
Book of Ezekiel, Rabbi Lawrence Teitelman
8:15-8:45 a.m. at Young Israel of New Hyde Park
264-15 77th Ave. (off Union Tpke) in New Hyde Park
Classes are open to the public, free of charge. For information (718) 343-0496.

NEQJCC Meetings view Calendar of Events

2008-2009 - 5768-5769

Monday, September 8 - 8 Elul (Executive Committee)
Sunday, October 12 - 13 Tishri (Regular Meeting; 9:30 a.m. at Parker Jewish Institute)
Monday, November 10 - 12 Cheshvan (Executive Committee)
Monday, December 15 - 18 Kislev (Executive Committee), 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 12 - 16 Tevet (Regular Meeting; Appoint Nominating Committee)
Monday, February 9 - 15 Shevat (Executive Committee)
Monday, March 2 - 6 Adar I (Regular Meeting; Nominating Committee Report)
Monday, April 6 - 12 Nisan (Executive Committee)
Monday, May 11 - 17 Iyar (Regular Meeting; Elect Officers, set calendar)
Monday, June 8 - 16 Sivan (Executive Committee)