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All events listed in the Community Calendar are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Programs listed in HAKOL are provided as a service to the community. They do not necessarily reflect the endorsement of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. The JFLV reserves the right to accept, reject or modify listings.
WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 1 & 8
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Cafe Ivrit
JCC Parent Panel
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., JCC Board Room. JUniversity along with the JFLV Community Shaliach bring you Cafe Ivrit. A fun, casual way to learn beginning Hebrew and practicing while enjoying coffee. There are four sessions offered. Contact bkushnick@lvjcc.org for more information. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
First Friday’s - Breakfast with Our Elected Officials
8 to 8:30 a.m., Jewish Federation via Zoom. We will have a different elected official speak to our community about their work and answer questions. Register in advance for this meeting at https:// tinyurl.com/3cj57mcm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3
First Friday: Sunni Islam with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
12:30 p.m., Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union Event Space. Join us in person this semester as we continue our focus on understanding religious diversity in the local community. Free and open to the public. Visit www.religionandculture.com for more information. Sponsored by Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding of Muhlenberg College. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
Jewish Day School’s 68th Evening of Tribute
7:30 p.m., Jewish Day School via Zoom. Honoring our dynamic champions. Educators of the year: all of our phenomenal teachers. Special recognition to our medical task force team: Dr. Pam Abrams, Dr. Eric Fels, Amy Golding and Dr. Moshe Markowitz. Star of the evening: Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley. Honorable mention: Arthur Hochhauser, VP of Finance, in recognition of his outstanding guidance of the JDS to remain open during the pandemic. We look forward to celebrating together. To donate and receive your online link to participate in the virtual celebration, please visit www.jdslv.org/tribute. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
The Women of KI Holiday Book Chat
10 a.m., Congregation Keneseth Israel via Zoom. It may be early, it may be late, but this celebration is right on time! Join the Women of KI as they honor the joy of reading on Sunday, December 5th at 10 AM on Zoom. Linda Eiskowitz and Audrey Nolte are reprising the collaborative party by zooming with books you love. Register at kilv. org and each participant will receive an annotated list of books discussed. Let’s give thanks to Jewish Book Month, Thanksgiving and Chanukah by connecting with books! Contact Audrey at 610-2487945 for further details. Register at https://tinyurl.com/vc7zbbr2. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
8 p.m., Virtual: Zoom & JCC Facebook Page Live. Looking for answers to those burning parenting questions? Join the JCC for a virtual series of panels focusing on a variety of parenting topics. Sign up at lvjcc.org/ParentPanel. Who can join the zoom? ANYONE and EVERYONE! Can’t make it? The class will be recorded so you can watch at a later time. Feel free to ask any questions before the session to be answered during the class by going to our Facebook group JCC Parent Panel at facebook.com/groups/jccparentpanel. DECEMBER 8: Jen Tanzola O.T. “In a world of technology, is handwriting still that important?”: How to support fine motor development starting at an early age. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
History is a Great Teacher
WEDNESDAYS
JCPA2021 Virtual Benefit: Moving Forward
7 to 8 p.m., JCPA online. Honoring JCPA’s 2021 Tikkun Olam Award recipients: Ilana Kaufman, Jewish of Color Initiative Executive Director, and Michael Fromm, JCPA Immediate Past Chair. Support JCPA’s work in the fight against injustice and hate. Register at https://tinyurl.com/cs9b98p7. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
First Friday’s - Breakfast with Our Elected Officials
8 to 8:30 a.m., Jewish Federation via Zoom. We will have a different elected official speak to our community about their work and answer questions. Register in advance for this meeting at https:// tinyurl.com/3cj57mcm. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
JUniversity presents Cooking together with Pam Turkin
11 a.m., JCC via Zoom. Learn to cook the light and hearty classic lentil soup and make a fun focaccia bread with Master chef and baker Pam Turkin on Zoom. FREE to all JCC members, $10 for others. Call the JCC to register at 610-435-3571 or go to lvjcc.org/ juniversity. Any questions call, Beth Kushnick at 610-435-3571.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat Shabbat & Yom Tov Candlelighting Times
Friday, Dec. 3 Friday, Dec. 10 Friday, Dec. 17
4:17 pm 4:17 pm 4:19 pm
Friday, Dec. 24 Friday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 7
4:22 pm 4:27 pm 4:33 pm
David Horovitz Web Series
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 19 & MARCH 23
IPF Virtual Tours with the PA Federations
7 p.m., Via Zoom. A series of four virtual tours in partnership with The Israel Policy Forum and all the Pennsylvania Jewish Federations. The four tours are: Jerusalem, The History of Settlements in the West Bank:, Special Session on Hebron, and Hot Button Issues. Co-sponsored by the Community Relation Councils of Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley.
ONGOING EVENTS MONDAYS
Yiddish Club
2 to 3:30 p.m., JCC of the Lehigh Valley via Zoom. Experience the joys of Yiddish via Zoom as part of “Adults at the J.” The group meets weekly to discuss topics like cooking, humor, music and all kinds of entertainment in the Yiddish language. All are welcome to join this lively, weekly discussion. There is something for everyone no matter if you know a few words, or are a fluent speaker. Enjoy fun, fellowship, stories and more. Participants Zoom in from 5 states. No cost. Contact Janis Mikofsky at the JCC of the Lehigh Valley, 610-435-3571 ext. 501. MONDAYS
PA Small Jewish Communities Learning Initiative Parshat Hashavua Class
with Cantor Wartell FRIDAYS 8:30-9:30 AM WMUH 91.7
muhlenberg.edu/wmuh | 484.664.3456 22 DECEMBER 2021 | HAKOL LEHIGH VALLEY
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rabbi Jonathan Slater will lead a weekly program: “Torah Study to Sustain The Soul,” aimed at addressing an aspect of spiritual life that will help us navigate this time of uncertainty and isolation. Open to all, no previous knowledge needed. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ rbs3dctj.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14
12 to 1 p.m., Via Zoom. Announcing the next series of online briefings with David Horovitz, Founding Editor of the online newspaper The Times of Israel. In the briefings, Horovitz will provide updates about the latest events happening in Israel and the Middle East. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3sfx5rju. To submit questions for Mr. Horovitz, please contact JCRC@jewishphilly.org. Sponsored by Jewish Federations of Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. Save the date for future series sessions: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 & Monday, May 16, 2022
7 p.m., Jewish Federation via Zoom. Join the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley’s Women’s Philanthropy’s New in the Valley community, welcoming newcomers to the Lehigh Valley, over Zoom and discover ways to experience mindfulness, get to know your Lehigh Valley neighbors, and receive a self-care swag bag! Featuring Holly Hebron Moyer, who will guide attendees through a mindfulness exercise. Open to those who are new in the Lehigh Valley since 2020! RSVP to amy@jflv.org.
Weekly Torah Study
TUESDAYS
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
Meaningful Mindfulness with New in the Valley
TUESDAYS
2 p.m., Congregation Keneseth Israel via Zoom or in-person. It is our mission to learn about history so it is not repeated. With that in mind, the Women of KI and the Adult Education Committee are co-sponsoring the viewing of an important documentary film “We Survived Together.” This film is a story about the incredible escape and survival of the Neiger family, including 4 small children, from certain death by Nazis in the Krakow Ghetto. The film’s Producer/ Director John Rokosny will offer a presentation plus a question/ answer session. There will also be a live performance by the film’s musicians. Look for more information on www.kilv.org.
Community Hanukkah Celebration
4:30 to 6 p.m., JCC of the Lehigh Valley. Community candle lighting at 5:30 p.m. Community wide outdoor Hanukkah party! Bounce house, latkes, hot cocoa, donuts, Hanukkah crafts, live entertainment, and more. This event is LVKC supervised. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held indoors. Price: $20/family. JCC members: $15/family. To register, call 610-435-3571 or go to lvjcc.org/Hanukkah. Contact Ally Wiener-Avraham at awiener@ lvjcc.org with questions.
and IJS faculty members Rabbi Myriam Klotz or Cantor Lizzie Shammash as they guide you in an all-levels yoga and movement session informed by Jewish spiritual teachings and designed to relieve stress as we increase awareness of breath and grounding through our bodies. Open to all, no experience needed. Sign up at https:// tinyurl.com/7mtxyjz5.
7 p.m., Congregation Sons of Israel via Zoom. Prepare for the weekly Torah reading with Jews throughout the Commonwealth. Join Rabbis Nisan Andrews, Avrohom Notis, Dovid Kaplan, Elisha Friedman, and various guest teachers for this virtual learning. Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5014709078. MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Online Jewish Yoga Studio
Mondays 11 to 11:45 a.m., Thursdays 4 to 4:45 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Mindful body practices help us find shelter right where we are, in our bodies in this very moment. Join yoga teachers
Torah Tuesdays with Bnai Shalom
12:30 p.m., At the home of Cindy Danies. Torah on Tuesdays Interactive Torah study group. Contact office@bnaishalomeaston. org for more information. TUESDAYS
Our Prayers: History and Meaning with Bnai Shalom 8:15 p.m., Bnai Shalom via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting at https://tinyurl.com/3ru3amrw.
Judaism for Our Time with Bnai Shalom
11 a.m., Bnai Shalom via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting at https://tinyurl.com/jmx2zmw9. WEDNESDAYS
Virtual Coffee Klatch
1 p.m., Bnai Shalom via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting at https://tinyurl.com/cx42z49j. WEDNESDAYS
Yoga with Miriam Sandler: Chair Supported Yoga
1 to 2 p.m., Congregation Brith Sholom in person and via Zoom. Be seated in a comfortable chair, preferably armless (folding works well). Some standing poses holding onto chair offered, though students may choose to remain seated. Modifications given. Open to the public in person and live stream available to all via zoom. *$10 Drop-In fee payable to Congregation Brith Shalom. For more information, email: mbserow@gmail.com. Join Zoom Meeting at https://tinyurl.com/3pf88d8d. WEDNESDAYS
Torah Studies: A Weekly Journey into the Soul of Torah
7 p.m., Chabad of the Lehigh Valley via Zoom and in person Torah Studies by JLI presents Season One, a 12-part series. Cost is $36 for the course including textbook. For more information, contact (610) 351-6511 or rabbi@chabadlehighvalley.com. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
Hadassah Study Group
1:25 p.m., Via Zoom. We discuss short stories from an anthology. Please contact Marilyn Claire at mjclaire@gmail.com or 620-9727054 to sign up. THURSDAYS
Basic Yiddish Class
8 to 9:30 p.m., JCC of the Lehigh Valley via Zoom. Learn to read, write, speak and comprehend Yiddish. Textbooks from Yiddish Book Center available for purchase. Contact: Janis Mikofsky 610-4353571, ext. 501. FRIDAYS
Weekly Virtual Shabbat Parties
9:30 to 10 a.m., JCC of the Lehigh Valley Facebook. Join the Early Childhood Education department for a free Shabbat party each week live on the JCC Facebook page. Visit facebook.com/JCCLV. Contact: Ally Wiener-Avraham (awiener@lvjcc.org) SUNDAY through FRIDAY
Daf Yomi
Weekdays at 7:45 a.m., Sunday at 7:30 a.m., Congregation Sons of Israel via Zoom. Are you intrigued by thought-provoking, stimulating and provocative religious discussion? Are you enamored by the depth and scope of the Jewish legal system? Are you curious about Judaism’s perspective on marriage, tort law, Jewish burial, holiday observance, prayer, blessings and, for that matter, nearly any Jewish topic? Then Sons of Israel’s daily “Daf Yomi” class is for you. Meeting all year long -- and right now via Zoom -- this class covers the gamut of Talmudic law, studying one page of the talmud each day, and completing the talmud over the course of seven and a half years. Basic Jewish background is recommended. To access the daily Zoom conference, go to https://zoom.us/j/5598767191. MONDAY through FRIDAY
Daily Online Meditation
12:30 p.m., Institute for Jewish Spirituality. One of their master teachers will lead a live daily guided meditation. Join with people from around the world to share 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness. Open to all, no experience needed. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/ rbs3dctj.
