Upcoming Events

Special guest: Cantor Nancy E. Abramson, director of the Jewish Theological Seminary's H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music and former Hazzan at the Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. Cantor Abramson will speak (and sing) on these topics:  The Year in Song (Friday evening), Trope Tales: The Musical Language of the Torah (Saturday morning), The H. L. Miller Cantorial School: Tradition and New Directions (after kiddush). 

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DHJC: The Week Ahead

Friday, Feb. 3,  to Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
10 to 16 Shevat 5772

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   SERVICES
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**  Shabbat Services  **

Parashat B'Shalah  ( Exodus  13:17 – 17:16)

Friday, Feb. 3

Shabbat candelighting by 4:57 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat service  8:00 p.m.

Following  evening prayers: First Friday Forum -- Open discussion of " Jewish Ozone Ethics: Jews and the Environment"  plus a gal a oneg.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Shabbat morning service 9:15 a.m.

Bar Mitzvah of Gavin Jablonski, son of Margaret and Noah Cooper

Junior Congregation 10:30 a.m.

Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m. 

Mincha-Maariv 4:45 p.m.

Don't have a Hebrew name? You're invited to come to a Shabbat morning service between now and March 17 -- as we read from the Book of Exodus (in Hebrew, Shmot -- names) -- to accept an aliyah and receive a Hebrew name. Please contact Rabbi Buechler ( RabbiBuechler@gmail.com), who will happily assist you.

**  Regular Weekday Services (except holidays)  **

Sundays - 9:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m.
Mondays - 6:45 a.m., 8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays - 7:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - 7:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 6:45 a.m., 8:00 p.m.
Fridays - 7:00 a.m.  

The DHJC is on Facebook. "Like" our page at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dix-Hills-Jewish-Center/49715664980

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   EVENTS

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First Friday Forum

Friday, Feb. 3 - Jewish Ozone Ethics: Jews and the Environment

Open discussions plus gala oneg in the Garden Room following Shabbat evening prayers.

World Wide Wrap XII
Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:00 a.m.
The World Wide Wrap ( worldwidewrap.org) is an international program that brings together the Jewish community to learn and practice the mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin. Be with Men's Club as we join over 170 synagogues around the world to simultaneously celebrate this mitzvah. Even if you don't have Tefillin or have not used them in the past, please come down to our "wrap session." There'll be extra sets and people to help. The event will begin with the regular minyan at 9:00 a.m., which will be followed immediately by the Tefillin wrapping and program -- and of course, bagels and more. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Mark Nackman ( mark.nackman@dhs.gov)  or Steve Steinig ( sns24@optonline.net).

"Souper Sunday" Collections

Sunday, Feb. 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Prom Dresses and Accessories   - Gowns, dresses, and accessories (shoes, evening bags, jewelry, shawls) to help teens with limited means dance the night away at their proms and graduation ceremonies.

Groceries, Toiletries, Baby Items, Clothing  - Items for the the Ryan Outreach Center in Wyandanch -- peanut butter, canned tuna, juice boxes, canned food, pasta; toilet tissue and cleaning supplies; toiletries; formula and diapers; new socks, underwear and pajamas; winter clothing for children and adults.

Eyeglasses, Cellphones for Soldiers, and 

Books for Israel  (paperback books for pre-K through grade 12).

Can't make it on Feb. 5? Please put your contributions in the Social Action bins in the DHJC lobby before collection day. Questions? Please contact  SocialAction@dhjc.org .

Tu b'Shevat

Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8

Shelach Manot Orders  -- It's time to think about Purim baskets for DHJC friends, clergy, and staff, for Gurwin residents, and for your family. $18 for the first basket, $6 for each additional one, $5 for kiddie baskets. The form's at 

tinyurl.com/DHJC-Purim 

. Please place orders by Feb. 20. Questions? Contact Wendy Schneps -  wendisme@aol.com .

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  RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REMINDERS

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Friday, Feb. 3

Dalet Service, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Vav PACES, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hay PACES, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Sunday, Feb. 5

Zayin Brunch 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Tu b'Shvat Family Ed 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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  LEARNING
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Hebrew Literacy - Cantor Bear

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m.

Jewish Journeys - Rabbi Buechler
Thursday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m

DHJC Friday Night Live! Tune Training Time
Thursday, Feb. 9, 8:15 to 9:00 p.m.  

For more information, see our fall-winter Adult Education brochure  at  http://dhjc.org/adult-ed-fall-2011.pdf .

Social Action Blanket Collection

Do you knit or crochet? Social Action is collecting hand made lap blankets (30" x 40") to be donated to the Don Monti Cancer Center/Huntington Hospital. Blankets can be placed in the Social Action bins in the lobby.  For more information email  socialaction@dhjc.org.

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  MEETINGS

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Social Action Committee

Sunday, Feb. 5, 10:00 a.m.

Men's Club
Monday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Building and Grounds Committee

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. 

Catering Committee

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8:30 p.m.

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  COMING UP
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Cantor-in-Residence

"The Future of Jewish Music: Nusah and Niggun"

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11

Special guest:  Cantor Nancy E. Abramson, director of the Jewish Theological Seminary's H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music and former Hazzan at the Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. Cantor Abramson will speak (and sing) on these topics:   The Year in Song (Friday evening), Trope Tales: The Musical Language of the Torah (Saturday morning), The H. L. Miller Cantorial School: Tradition and New Directions (after kiddush). 

Men's Club Sports Breakfast

Sunday, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.

Featuring nine-season NY Mets starting pitcher and Golden Glove Award winner  Ron Darling . A key member of the Mets 1986 World Championship and 1988 Division Champion teams, he also played with the Montreal Expos and Oakland Athletics and is now SNY's Mets game and studio analyst.

Breakfast, raffles, autographs, meet & greet, sports memorabilia, special surprises! All are welcome. Admission free to Men's Club members and their children under 18 -- so if you're not a member, join now. (Dues: $36.)  Non-members: $36 adults, $18 under 18. For more information or to RSVP, contact 499-0315,  SB.DHJC@gmail.com .

Sisterhood   Book  Group

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8:00 p.m.

The  group will discuss  The Pigeon and A Boy by Meir Shalev.  For more information, contact Gladys Stone,  gladabout@aol.com .

Purim

Purim Carnival - Sunday, March 4

Purim Celebration & Pasta Party - Wednesday evening, March 7

Megillah Readings - Wednesday and Thursday, March 7 and 8

Casino Royale

Saturday, March 10, 8:00 p.m.

Save the date for our annual fundraiser. Blackjack, roulette, craps, plus a buffet dinner, open bar, and coffee house -- only $65 per person. And please support our  $10,000 DHJC $uper Raffle  by buying and selling the tickets that came in the mail. Questions? Write  DHJCSuperRaffle@gmail.com .

Kosher Wine Tasting and Sale 

Sunday, March 18, 4:00 p.m.

Kosher by Design

Tuesday evening, April 17

Susie Fishbein, famous chef and author of seven Kosher by Design cookbooks, will be Sisterhood's special guest. Keep the date open for a wonderful evening.

Trip to West Point and Kedem Winery

Tuesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. departure

$55 including breakfast, lunch, all admissions, and transportation. Sold out.  Please call the DHJC office (499-6644) to be put on the waiting list.

Trip to National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia

Sunday, June 10

Guided tour of museum, exploration of Independence Mall, visits to area synagogues.

Don't be disappointed: reserve early!

This Year in Israel

Trip Alef: June 24-July 6

Trip Bet: Aug. 19 to 31

Two fun-filled journeys to Israel with your DHJC family. For more information, see  www.israeltours.com/dixhillsjc.php or contact Rabbi Buechler ( RabbiBuechler@gmail.com).

The John W. Engeman Theater , Northport, extends preferred pricing to DHJC members and friends. Call the Engeman box office at 261.2900 or go to  www.engemantheater.com and mention the code DHJC to buy tickets for only $55.You'll save and Engeman will donate $10 to the synagogue for each ticket sold. Offer good for all performances except Friday and Saturday evenings. Upcoming shows: The Sunshine Boys, 42nd Street.