Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on June 27, 2017

Please send religious events and ongoing listing changes at least two weeks before the event, to: Amy Berkowitz, Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown 10940, or email aberkowitz@th-record.com or call 346-3155.

Livingston Manor

Congregation Agudas Achim: Rock Avenue. 439-3600.

n One-woman play - Goldas Balcony, 7 p.m. July 6. The play by William Gibson follows the late Golda Meirs (played by Sandra Laub) life from child to Israels fourth Prime Minister and her struggle to save Israel in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. $25. msnaab@aol.com. 796-0892. 389-1210.

Middletown

Temple Sinai: 75 Highland Ave. 343-1861.

n Family Shabbat Dinner and Service, 6-8 p.m. July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13. Free. Reservations required. 343-1861.

Hadassah Middletown Chapter: at the home of Dr. Joel and Cynthia Weintraub, 41 Whitlock Road, Otisville. 386-9050.

n Mindfulness exercise with Shahla Gorovoy, July 25 during a summer luncheon. $36. Members and nonmembers are asked to bring a pareve or dairy dish to share. Reservations required.

Newburgh

Jewish Federation of Orange County: Honors IDF and Jewish War Veterans of Orange County, Kol Israel (Agudas Israel, JCC and Temple Beth Jacob), Newburgh. If you know of any Jewish veterans residing in Orange County, contact Joe Birnbaum (Jbirny@aol.com) or Harvey Horn (harmini@optonline.net).

Congregation Agudas Israel: 290 North St. Rabbi Phillip Weintraub. 562-5604.

n Learning Liturgy, 10 a.m. Thurs., and resume June 29.

n Learn to lead services class, 7:30 p.m. June 29 and July 6.

n Daughters of Agudas meeting, 7 p.m. July 13.

n Special Occasions To send a Birthday, Get Well or Anniversary card, 562-0997. A portion of the proceeds goes to Noar Hadassah.

The Greater Newburgh Interfaith Council: St. George, 105 Grand St.

n Israel Trip 2017 Join Rabbi Weintraub on an Israel adventure for 11 days. rabbiweintraub@gmail.com.

Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 290 North St. 562-5516.

Temple Beth Jacob: 290 North St. Rabbi Larry Freedman. 562-5516, office@tbjnewburgh.org or tbjnewburgh.org.

n Friday Night Service, 7:30 p.m. June 30.

n Torah Study, 9:30 a.m. July 1. No Torah Study July 8.

n Shabbat morning service, 10 a.m. July 8 and July 22.

n JCC Aloha Shabbat, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug.11. $10 per person. Kids 13 & under are $5 each. Services by Rabbi Freedman and Rabbi Weintraub. Music by Ross M. Levy. Grass skirts, hula hoops, face painting & games for everyone. RSVP to 561-6602.

n Barbecue and Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the rabbi's house. Vegetarian side dishes and desserts of any kind are welcome. Reserve by Aug. 18.

n Yizkor Book - It's that time again to start preparing the Yizkor book for Yom Kippur. The prices for dedications are the same as last year. Forms are in the office, on the oneg table and in the July newsletter. All dedications are due to the office with payment by Aug. 25.

Port Jervis

Chabad House of Pike County, Port Jervis & Deerpark: 30 Shinhollow Road. 672-0325. acme770@gmail.com. MessiahTimes.com.

n "Kuntres Acharein," (Tanya, Part V) - 9 p.m. every Wed., through July. A learning series on the Alter Rebbe's sacred work, Tanya.

n "Likutei Torah" on the Book of Numbers - 9 p.m. every Mon. through July. Follow the Jewish people on their sojourn through the wilderness, learning the weekly Torah portion from a Jewish mystical perspective.

n Concepts in Kabbolo: Knesses Israel, Divine Presence from which the soul descends and is sustained, 9:30 p.m. Tues. through July with Rabbi Shaul Elkeslasi.

n Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av celebration, 9:45 p.m. July 23.

Walden

Congregation Beth Hillel - Walden Jewish Community Center: 20 Pine St. 778-7374.

n Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7:15 p.m. Fri., July 7, July 21.

ONGOING

Please note: Ongoing synagogue and congregational listings will be printed on a rotating and space-available basis each week in alphabetical order by town/village.

Beacon

Beacon Hebrew Alliance: 331 Verplanck Ave., corner of Fishkill Avenue. Rabbi Josh Wohl and Cantor Ellen Gersh. Handicapped-accessible. 831-2012 or beaconhebrewalliance.org.

n Service, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Candlelighting 10 minutes prior to Friday services. Morning services, 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Sat. Kiddush follows.

n Hebrew school, 9 a.m.-noon Sun. and 4-6:30 p.m. Tues.

Chester

Chabad of Orange County: 1170 Route 17M, Suite 1. Call Rabbi Pesach Burston, 782-2770, or email rabbi@chabadorange.com. All affiliations of Judaism welcome.

n Tanya Class, 9:15 a.m. first and third Sat. prior to Shabbat services. Cake and coffee served.

n Second Sunday Siddur Study, 8:45-9:45 a.m. second Sun. A commentary on the Jewish prayers. Bagel breakfast, cake and coffee. For men and women. Course fee $50.

n Shabbat Services & Kiddush, 9:45 a.m. first and third Sat. No membership, affiliation or experience necessary.

n Hebrew school, 10 a.m.-noon Sun., 4-6 p.m. Mon. Bar/bat mitzvah preparation. No membership or synagogue affiliation required.

n Kabbalah & Chicken Soup, 7:30 p.m. Tues. Weekly study group. Refreshments and chicken soup served. Classes are complimentary; textbook purchase required.

Ellenville

Congregation Ezrath Israel: Rabbi Eisner Square (31 Center St.). An orthodox synagogue. Rabbi JJ Hecht. 647-4450 or 347-930-1420.

n Shabbos, Fri. evening; 9 a.m. Sat. followed by kiddush. Call for Friday schedule.

n Morning shacharis, 8 a.m. Wed.

Florida

Temple Beth Shalom: 13 Roosevelt Ave. 651-7817. temple@warwick.net. tbsny.org.

n Shabbat services, 7 p.m. Fri. followed by an oneg. Shabbat services, 10 a.m. first Sat.

n For information about the progressive Hebrew School, call temple office.

Goshen

Chabad of Orange County: 12 North Church St. A Jewish education center and Hebrew school sponsored by the Lubavitch Hasidic community. All affiliations of Judaism welcome. Contact Rabbi Meir Borenstein, 291-0514 or chabadoc@aol.com.

n Free Judaism class about Kabbalah and Talmud, 7:30 p.m. Tues.

n Hebrew School, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sun. Jewish holidays, Jewish history, Hebrew reading, Aleph Camp, Judaic art and activities. Ages 4-13. No affiliation or membership needed. To enroll, contact Chabad office.

Greenwood Lake

Congregation Bnai Torah: 14 Lakes Road. Services 7 p.m. Fri.; community dinner every third Fri. 477-3716.

Highland Mills

Wellness Springs: 489 Route 32. Interfaith worship service, 9:30 a.m. third Sun., with the Rev. Naomi Fay, honoring and respecting all faith traditions. 928-2898.

Kauneonga Lake

Congregation Beth Sinai/White Lake Torah Center: 36 Lake St. Rabbi Shmuel Y. Fishbain. 583-7374. whitelaketorahcenter.org.

n Daily services, 8 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Morning services followed by a quick study in Jewish law. Coffee and refreshments after daily services.

n Sabbath services, 8:15 p.m. Fri

n Talmud study, 8 a.m. Sat.; morning services, 9 a.m. Followed by kiddush and refreshments.

n Class in Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avos), 6:30 p.m. Sat; afternoon service, 7 p.m.; evening service, 60 minutes after sundown.

Congregation Temple Beth-El: 3531 Route 55. A Conservative Egalitarian synagogue. Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri., and 9:30 a.m. Sat. Rabbi Neal Loevinger. http://congregationtemplebethel.com/ 518-339-3219.

Kerhonkson

Kerhonkson Synagogue: 26 Minnewaska Trail. Progressive shul and welcoming community. Rabbi Reb Sally Wittenburg. rabbi@kerhonksonsynagogue.org. kerhonksonsynagogue.org.

n Services, every second Sat. Check website for details.

Kingston

Congregation Agudas Achim: 254 Lucas Ave. 331-1176.

n Torah & Tea, 11 a.m. Thurs. For information, call 331-1176 or email leah@iloveganisrael.com.

Congregation Ahavath Israel: 100 Lucas Ave. Morning minyans offered at 7 a.m. Mon. and Thurs., 9 a.m. Sun. Rabbi Tamar Crystal. 338-4409.

Jewish Federation of Ulster County: 1 Albany Ave. Suite G-10. 338-8131, info@ucif.org, ucif.org.

Temple Emanuel: 243 Albany Ave. Rabbi Yael Romer and Cantor Robert Cohen. 338-4271.

n Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Monthly potluck meal, 5:30 p.m. first Fri., followed by early Kabbalat service at 7 p.m.

n Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m. third Fri.

n Morning Minyan service, 10 a.m. Sat.

Liberty

Congregation Ahavath Israel: 39 Chestnut St. Shabbat services, 9:15 a.m. Sat. 292-8843.

Ferndale Synagogue: 72 Academy St. Sabbath morning service, 9 a.m. Sat. 292-7623.

Livingston Manor

Congregation Agudas Achim: Rock Avenue. Shabbat service vary. Rabbi Fredric Pomerantz. Call Bob Freedman, 439-3600.

Loch Sheldrake

Hebrew Congregation of Loch Sheldrake: Route 52, next to the movie theater. An Orthodox synagogue. Evening service, 7 p.m. Fri. Sabbath service, 9 a.m. Sat. Daily service, 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Check bulletin board for events and time changes. Call Herb at 434-8840.

Lords Valley, Pa.

Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms: 1516 Hemlock Farms. 570-775-7497. JFHF@enter.com.

n Services, 7 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m. Sat.

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