Community Events, January 14, 2010

Men's and Women's Events
If you are concerned about human, rights, genocide and the new anti-semitism, then don't miss Irwin Cotler, our featured speaker at the Men's and Women's Events. They're on January 31 and February 1, 2010. Irwin Cotler is Canada's Minister of Justice, and a renowned expert on international human rights. Click here for more information.
Click here to register for the Men's Event
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Dallas Jewish LearningFest 2010
January 30-February 7, 2010
The 2010 Dallas Jewish LearningFest is a community-wide program dedicated to providing attendees the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Judaism and to help define what it means to be Jewish. This year’s theme, “From Kugel to Google” underscores the rich selection of classes. Rabbi David Wolpe will present the keynote address on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., February 3 in the Zale Auditorium of the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center. The topic of his presentation will be Why Faith Matters in the 21st Century.
Cost to attend: $18 for the entire week of classes
Host/sponsor organization: Center for Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
For more information contact Melissa Bernstein at mbernstein@jfgd.org or
214-239-7134
Click here to register

The Network Event 2010
February 20, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.
The Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas
It was so much fun, let’s do it again with Dallas’ own famous DJ Wild Bill Cody. First-time donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas can waive the $20 payment with a minimum commitment of $118 to the 2010 Annual Campaign.
For just $20, plus a minimum pledge to the 2010 Annual Campaign of $54 for party-goers 29 and younger and $118 for party-goers 30 and older. Pledges are payable through December 31, 2010. Click here to register

Find Your Zen in 2010 - New Mind/Body Studio
January 1 - January 31, 2010
JCC - 7900 Northaven Road - Dallas TX 75230
Group classes featuring Yoga, Zumba, Rowbics and Pilates.
Personal Training and Massage
Join before January 31, 2010 and save 75% off registration (up to $100 off)
For more information contact Carrie Ann Ring at 214-239-7138 or caring@jccdallas.org

Pee Wee Tennis
Starts January 19, 2010
The Joe & Byrna Funk Good Time Tennis Courts at the Ron Zahler Tennis Center
7900 Northaven Road, Dallas TX 75230
1st session -Tuesday January 19-February 9
2nd session Wednesday January 20 - February 10
A preschool tennis program designed especially for children. (Ages: 3-5 Years Old ) Learn basic tennis terms and improve hand-eye coordination. Learn fundamental strokes and footwork, on-court safety and etiquette. Proper stretching, warm-up and cool down, as well as the history of tennis will be taught. Most of all, we will have lots of fun!
Cost to attend: J Member : $10 per class • $40 per session
Non-Member : $15 per class • $60 per session
There is one class per week.
For more information contact Debbie Patton, Assistant Tennis Pro, at 214-239-7154 or aholley@jccdallas.org

Congregation Anshai Torah Scholar in Residence Weekend
January 29, 2010
5501 W. Parker Rd., Plano 75093
The community is invited to participate with one of America’s most learned, and well-respected rabbis and educators. Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and Vice President of American Jewish University. Friday morning at 10am; Preschool parents and members of the Special Needs Initiative community invited to a discussion of “Life Lessons from my Autistic Son.” Saturday morning Rabbi Artson will address the topic of B’Shallach: Freedom & Song, and he will speak to a leadership group in the afternoon. Saturday evening there will be a donor reception, beginning at 8:45pm. Reservations are required for the Friday luncheon and dinner and can be made by calling 972.473.7718 or by email to debbie.butvin@anshaitorah.org To provide additional sponsorship, which may include your reservation, a signed copy of Rabbi Artson’s The Everyday Torah, email Michelle Meiches at mdmmdm@pol.net or Neil Rubinstein at neilr52@gmail.com

Tu B'Shevat Seder (for Adults only)
Friday, January 29, 6:30 p.m.
Beit Aryeh 18011 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, TX 75252
Part of the GPS Judaism Siegel Scholar-in-residence program, all are invited to a unique seder with world renowned teacher Noam Zion. We'll celebrate the birthday of trees and hear amazing stories of how this holiday has been celebrated throughout the years. Payment is due with reservations by January 21.
Cost to attend: $20 for members / $25 for non-members
Host/sponsor organization: Congregation Shearith Israel
For more information contact Jo at 214-361-6606.

Annual Tu B'shevat Seder and Wine Tasting
January 30, 7:00 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El, Pollman Hall
Good food, good wine, and good friends are in store at the annual Young Adults Tu B’Shevat celebration. Enjoy a fabulous dinner and fine wine tasting for only $25/per person! Child care is available with reservations. $25/person for a delicious meal and Wine $5 for child care for 3 months-5 years To reserve a spot for the dinner or for child care, please RSVP by January 25th. CLICK HERE to RSVP. Events hosted by Temple Emanu-El Young Adults are served kosher style with vegetarian options. Because the fabulous wine for this dinner must be pre-ordered, ABSOLUTELY NO late or walk-in registrations will be accepted, so register today! Thank you for your understanding. For more information, contact Mimi Zimmerman by email or at 214-706-0000,ext. 166

Tu B'Shevat Seder (for families) / Havdalah
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Aryeh 18011 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, TX 75252
Part of the GPS Judaism Siegel Scholar-in-residence program, all are invited to a unique seder with world renowned teacher Noam Zion. We'll celebrate the birthday of trees and hear amazing stories of how this holiday has been celebrated throughout the years. Payment is due with reservations by January 2.
1 Cost to attend: $7 members; $10 non-members; $5 children
Host/sponsor organization: Congregation Shearith Israel
For more information contact Jo at 214-631-6606

The Legacy at Preston Hollow Speaker Series
Sunday, January 31, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Legacy at Preston Hollow, 11409 N. Central Expressway
The Legacy at Preston Hollow, a family service-oriented senior living community, will host a three-part speaker series featuring topics of interest to seniors. Dr. Niti Randhawa, a family practice physician, will lecture on “Diabetes Prevention and Treatment in the 21st Century” on Sunday, January 31. The lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided and tours will be available. Reservations are required.
For more information contact Jerry McDonald at 214-363-5100 or jmcdonald@TheLegacyPH.org

Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten's Winter Wonderland Carnival
January 31, 2010, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
720 W. Lookout Dr. Richardson, TX 75080
It's time for "A Flurry of Fun" at Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten's Winter Wonderland Carnival. Come enjoy a fun, warm afternoon with friends! Activities will include Torah Time Theatre, winter crafts & games, a bounce house, a teacher auction, theme baskets and snack foods.
Cost to attend: $12 per child or $30 per family of 3 or more
Host/sponsor organization: Beth Torah Preschool & Kindergarten
For more information contact Esther Cohen 972-234-1542, ext. 222 or preschool@congregationbethtorah.org

Levine Academy Family Carnival
January 31, 2010, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ann and Nate Levine Academy, 18011 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, TX 75252
Join us at the Levine Academy Carnival on Sunday, January 31 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per person and includes 1 round of golf, a bingo entry, and lunch (hamburger or hot dog, chips, drink, and dessert); snacks will be available for purchase as well as extra rounds of golf at $3 each. Proceeds support the 7th/8th grade trips. Sponsorships are available. Please contact Wende Weinberg at ext. 139, if you have any questions. Cost to attend: $15 per person Host/sponsor organization: Levine Academy
For more information contact Wende Weinberg at 972-248-3032, ext. 139 or wweinberg@levineacademy.org

The Legacy at Willow Bend Presents Noam Zion
Tuesday, February 2, 4:00 p.m.
6101 Ohio Drive, Plano, Texas 75024
The Legacy at Willow Bend, Plano’s first and only life care senior living community, will host Noam Zion as part of Shearith Israel’s Scholar-in-Residence program. Noam Zion, an internationally renowned scholar and educator, will lecture on “Family Conflict: The First Family, Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel” on Tuesday, February 2. The lecture is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Call 972- 468-6162 to reply or for more information. Cost to attend: Free Host/sponsor organization: The Legacy at Willow Bend
For more information contact Janis Gail at jgail@TheLegacyWB.org or 972-468-6162.

JFS & DATA of Plano: Parenting Teens & Preteens
Wednesday, Feburary 3, 2010, 8:00-9:30 p.m.
DATA of Plano, 3198 W. Parker Rd. Suite 3124
"How Adolescents Make Their Choices: Helping Your Teens Achieve Autonomy" This workshop will address the ways in which teens make their choices. What factors do they really consider? And how can parents help influence those choices?
Cost to attend: $10 at the door
Host/sponsor organization: Jewish Family Service and DATA of Plano
For more information contact Malkie Schick, LMSW at 972.437.9950 or mschick@jfsdallas.org

Heart Healthy Day at the J
Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
7900 Northaven Road - Dallas TX 75230
Come try out a heart healthy class at the J Sports & Fitness Center Wear Red and enjoy two complimentary cardio classes:
9:00 Zumba with Elena Davis Get ready to dance your way to a new fitness level. This fitness dance class uses a mix of Latin moves and international music to create a dynamic, fun and effective workout. 1 (no charge)
10:00 Flow Yoga with Ginger Newberg Ready to try a different type of resistance training? This athletic style of yoga moves from one position to another in a continual flow. All fitness levels are welcome. Drop by for one class or stay for both. We’ll have your heart pumping and you’ll be feeling great. Stop by our fitness center and meet our staff. Personal trainers and staff will be available all day to answer questions, provide consultations and give free blood pressure checks. (no charge)
Ready to Hit the Courts? Try a tennis clinic on our brand new courts. Come ready to get your heart in shape from 9:30-11 a.m. 60 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of play-you’ll be hooked! Space is limited. Reservations required by 12 noon on Thursday, February 4.
Cost to attend: $15 J Members; $23 Non-Members
For more information Contact John Singer or Austin Holley at 214-239-7154 or aholley@jccdallas.org

A Jazz Shabbat Service with Jose Bowen
Friday, February 5, 2010, 6:15 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El, Olan Sanctuary, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas TX 75225
The Sanctuary will ring out in song as our prayers will be lifted by the music of "A Jazz Shabbat Evening Service," composed by Dr. Jose Bowen, Dean of the Meadows School of the Arts, and Algur H. Meadows, Chair and Professor of Music at Southern Methodist University. Rabbi Stern, Cantor Cohn and Dr. Bowen have planned a service that will not only resound with inspiring music, but will also be infused with the jazz language improvised around the traditional prayers. Also joining Dr. Bowen will be the Temple Emanu-El Choir, Zamarim and teen vocalists. Sponsored by the Pollman Performing Arts Program.
For more information contact Sandra Golman at sgolman@tedallas.org or 214-706-000.

Congregation Anshai Torah Preschool Open House
February 5, 9:00 a.m. and February 23, 7:00 p.m.
Congregation Anshai Torah, 5501 W. Parker Rd., Plano
Learn about our preschool programs for the upcoming year, tour the school and meet with the Early Childhood Director and teachers. We offer programs for infants through age five. We nurture minds & hearts in a creative environment that fosters self-confidence & Jewish identity. Baby & Me, Parent/Child Class & Toddler Programs are also available. Cost to attend: No charge Host/sponsor organization: Congregation Anshai Torah Preschool
For more information contact Faith Retsky at 972-473-7712 or faith.retsky@anshaitorah.org

Community-World Wide Wrap Tefillin Program and Speaker
February 7, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Shearith Israel, 9401 Douglas Ave, Dallas, 75225
Come and join the Men's Clubs of Congregation Shearith Israel, Anshai Torah and Beth Torah for the Annual World Wide Wrap X. Assistance will be available for those who want to learn how to use Tefillin. After services, Professor Noam Zion of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem will speak on the topic of "Jerusalem: From David to David"
Cost to attend: Free (includes Breakfast and Speaker)
Host/sponsor organization: Shearith Israel Men's Club
For more information contact Byron Rubin at byronrubin@gmail.com or 972-991-1161

Passover 5770: "A Different NIght" with author Noam Zion
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El, Tobian Auditorium, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas TX 75225
In a joint program with Congregation Shearith Israel, we will have the unique opportunity to study with world-renown author and teacher, Noam Zion, Mr. Zion will give us an insider tour of the Haggadah he wrote, "A Different Night", which approaches Passover from multiple perspectives and with a sense of pluralism and inclusion. Cost to attend: Made possible through the Congregation Shearith Israel Bernard "Beanie" Siegel Scholar in Residence Program-no cost
Host/sponsor organization: Temple Emanu-El
For more information contact Nancy Rivin at nrivin@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 x155

Congregation Anshai Torah Plano Area Sr. High School Lunch
February 9, 2010, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Congregation Anshai Torah, 5501 W. Parker Rd.
Free lunch for Plano area Jewish high school students in 11th and 12th grades.
For more information contact Helaine Kramsky at 972-473-7718 or helaine.kramsky@anshaitorah.org

Yavneh Academy Presents "The Dybbuk"
Thursday, February 11 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 14 at 2:30pm
Pollman Hall/Yavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251
The Yavneh Theater Department presents The Dybbuk, the Dallas premiere of the Tony Kushner adaptation of this classic of the Yiddish Theater. The play features Love, Death, Humor, and Spirit Possession—it’s Tim Burton meets the Kabbalah! The Yavneh Theater Department has pulled out all the stops with this major production. Our Dybbuk features a cast of 20 (plus musicians) and is produced by award-winning playwright Isabella Russell-Ides with music designed by noted musician-arranger Kim Corbet. Cost to attend: $10/adults | $5/students
For more information contact Dr. Tim Cloward at 214.395.3500.

Party Expo
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Temple Emanu-El, Tobian Auditorium, 8500 Hillcrest Road
It’s One-Stop Party Planning. Visit PartyExpo at Temple Emanu-El, where you can meet everybody you need — from caterers, DJs, photographers and bands to button-makers and florists — to put on any kind of party—anniversary, bar or bat mitzvah, wedding, milestone birthday, or a “just-because-we-feel-like-partying” party. For more information about either attending or exhibiting, visit www.partyexpo.info, e-mail info@partyexpo.info or call 214-659-1144.
Host/sponsor organization: Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood
For more information contact Richard Wasserman at 214-659-1144.

Yavneh Academy Blood Drive
Monday, February 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Yavneh Academy of Dallas 12324 Merit Drive Dallas, Tx 75251
Yavneh Academy will host a blood drive, through Carter BloodCare. To make a definitive, scheduled, timed appointment to donate, call Deb Silverthorn at 972-839-6916 or email mamatex@aol.com.

Why Jews Should be Republicans
Sunday, February 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (kosher light breakfast will be served)
6805 Bert Lane (southwest corner of Hillcrest & Spring Valley)
State Senator Florence Shapiro and Jonathan Neerman, Dallas County GOP Chairman will speak.
Cost to attend: No Charge
Host/sponsor organization: Republican Jewish Coalition, North Texas Chapter
For more information contact Robert Epstein, Vice President of Programs at macabee1948@aol.com or 214 789-4408.

March of the Living Honors Max Glauben
Sunday, February 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Studio Movie Grill, 11170 North Central Expwy in Dallas (at Royal Lane)
The March of the Living honors Max Glauben who will chaperone Dallas youth for the fifth time during this spring's tour. We will preview Max's 30-minute documentary Plagues of the Soul, the Holocaust as seen through the eyes of this remarkable man. This film tells Max's story and follows him on his mission of talking with school children about the lessons of the Holocaust.
Cost to attend: $18/person - sponsorships available
Host/sponsor organization: March of the Living
For more information contact Pam Fine at 214-378-7011 or pfine@dallasmarch.org

Congregation Anshai Torah Mahsah Nafshi-Spiritual Healing
February 21, 2010, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Congregation Anshai Torah, 5501 W. Parker Rd.
We will welcome Ellen Simon, M.Ed.,M.S.,L.P.C., B.C.I.A.C, and a board licensed psychotherapist who specializes in pain management and behavioral health utilizing neurofeedback, biofeedback, and medical hypnosis.
Cost to attend: No charge
For more information contact Sharyn Fein at sharyn.fein@gmail.com
(Held in the upstairs youth lounge.)

Texas-Israel Cleanovation Conference
Date: February 22, 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Keynote speakers for this event are Dr. Elie Opper, Chief Scientist, Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, Israel, and Mark Armentrout, a current board member of ERCOT. Please contact Arie Brish at cxo360@hotmail.com or 512-732-2159. Register online at texasisrael-cleantech.org/cleanovation
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Wednesday Dance Night at the J
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
JCC - 7900 Northaven Road - Dallas, TX 75230
Featuring live music by Doc Gibbs. Free dance lesson 6:00-7:00 p.m. with paid admission. Light refreshments a nd dance hosts for unescorted ladies. Dancers of all ages are welcome. Cost to attend: $5
Host/sponsor organization: Co-sponsored by the J and Temple Emanu-El Couples Club
For more information contact Heather Cordova at 214-239-7149 or hcordova@jccdallas.org

Miriam's Seder
March 7, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Congregation Anshai Torah
This is the third annual community-wide celebration and is hosted by Congregation Shearith Israel, Beth Torah and Anshai Torah. Bring your daughters, mothers or friends and celebrate Jewish women throughout history with singing, dancing and great food. For more information, please contact Cynthia Cohen at 214-769-9069 or cohen.cynthia@yahoo.com

A Briefing on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Addison Conference and Theatre Center, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison TX 75001
This briefing is presented by Gil Elan, Executive Director, Southwest Jewish Congress and Emile Sahliyeh, Ph.D., Associate Professor of International Relations and Middle East Politics, University of North Texas Cost to attend: Free Host/sponsor organization: Southwest Jewish Congress and World Affairs Council
For more information contact Susan Myers at 214-361-0018 or susan@swjc.org

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