School leaders, high school students and faculty joined with Steve and Adrienne Shalom, and their friends and family, to dedicate the Seymour Shalom A”H Student Activities Lounge at Hillel Yeshiva High School.
The Goals for Israel Soccer Tournament took place recently in Elberon, New Jersey. The goal of the tournament was to provide a fun day, while helping out the sick and needy in Israel. The tournament set teams against each other in an all-day race to enter into the playoffs and eventually become the champions, receiving professional trophies.
Committee members Sam Anzaroot, Lauren Betesh, Steven Beyda, Doris Dweck, Ralph Mizrahi, Victor Mosseri, Debbie Nitka, Claire Rahmey and Charles Safdieh planned the day.
The Sephardic Community Center’s Early Childhood department recently held its annual bake sale, focusing on “Getting Your Kids Back on Track.” This year’s bake sale was graciously hosted by Gladys and Richard Haddad.
The entire day was enjoyable and the main attraction was Jessica Seinfeld, wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who spoke about her famous cookbook, Deceptively Delicious, which contains simple secrets to get your kids to eat healthy food. Warmly displaying simple recipes with healthy solutions, she was genuinely down-to- earth and took time to give tips and autograph copies of her cookbook.
Ninety-nine years have passed since the passing of the famous Torah giant Hacham Yoseph Hayyim A”H, known as the Ben Ish Hai. Midrash Ben Ish Hai, under the leadership of Hacham Ya’aqob Menashe, commemorated the passing of Hacham Yoseph Hayyim recently at the Edmond J. Safra synagogue in Manahattan.
At the event, Rabbi Menashe announced the opening of project Ben Ish Hai 100, a year-long celebration of community events and activities to commemorate the 100th year of the passing of the Ben Ish Hai.
Thirty musicians played theirhearts out to a near-capacity audience at Stingers Bar and Grill in Long Branch, at Guitar Night 2008. The musical menu included alternative, blues, country, folk, jazz, Jewish, Middle-Eastern and rock.
What was special about the performances was that the crowd was able to appreciate the individual talents of the players. The goals of the event were to uncover new talent in the community as well as feature some of the better-known musicians in a pleasant atmosphere.
The Master of Ceremonies, David J. Sutton, entertained with his charming personality and lively piano-playing. The highlight of the night was a six-minute, Arabic-style jam titled “Yesalam,” which demonstrated Arthur Shweky’s vast abilities. Julian Tawil performed his unique interpretations of classic Sephardic tunes woven beautifully with his raw playing style. Guitar-playing dynamic duo Richie Chalme and Joe Gindi mesmerized the spectators with deep lyrics, sweet harmonies and rhythmic strumming.
Rabbi Amnon Yitzchak recently said, “If a million Jews each resolve to bring at least one of Hashem’s children back to Torah within the next year, we will be redeemed!” The response from the crowd was wild cheering. This took place at a “Let’s All Get Together” event held at the Nassau Coliseum.
True to its name, the gathering attracted close to 10,000 Jewish men, women and children of all ages and backgrounds—from Sephardic to Ashkenazi, Hasidic, Mizrahi, newly-observant and not-yet-observant. For some, the evening would be a first time experience; others had been drawn by Rabbi Yitzchak’s reputation for revealing truths and debunking myths about Torah Judaism—and doing so with inimitable style and wit.
On a warm, sunny afternoon, Lara and Jason Laboz opened their hearts and home in loving memory of Jack Laboz A’’H to benefit Imagine Academy. Imagine Academy is an educational center committed to helping autistic children and their families. The Laboz family is passionately and generously committed to Imagine’s cause. They were taught at a young age, from their beloved father, to understand the needs of the community and to help support meaningful causes.
Imagine a child trapped in his or her own world, unable to communicate, relate, and feel love or empathy—that is a brief description of a child with autism. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, afflicting one in every 150 children today.
Recently at Beit Edmond Jacob Safra Synagogue, we welcomed the arrival of Rabbi Galimidi, our new rabbi, who uplifted the spirits of the local community. We also welcomed a new cantor, Yonathan Hen, who has enhanced the sounds of our prayers.
This year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur were exceptional in Florida despite the fact that our state has been hit the hardest, not by a hurricane, but by the real estate debacle. Yet our synagogue was totally sold out.
Thailand, a 95% Buddhist country, has always been a nation that stood for religious tolerance. A number of Jews have made their home in Thailand over the years, and there is currently a thriving population, largely concentrated in Bangkok, the country’s capital.
History
Jewish settlers have always been welcomed in Thailand and free to practice their own customs. Spanish missionaries first reported the presence of Jewish merchants in Siam in 1601, in the Kingdom of Ayuthaya. These Jews were reported to have established a synagogue and to be living “zealous in the Law of Moses.”
Brooklyn’s Syrian Jewish community was on stage during the International Congress on Syrian Jews in the American Diaspora, held recently in Mexico City and attended by nearly 600 people.
Sarina Roffé, a community member who has achieved international recognition for her research, genealogical studies and writing about our community, was one of 23 researchers invited to present at the conference. Ms Roffé provided an overview of the 100-year history of Brooklyn’s Syrian community from its inception in 1907 on the Lower East Side until today. While many of the researchers are university professors, Ms. Roffé provides an insider’s view of our community and was able to dispel myths and inaccuracies that come from occasional observers who cannot see the community as a whole.
In its mission to harness Israel’s scientific resources in the fight against cancer, The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) is hosting its 2008 Tower of Hope Gala on December 2, 2008 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. This year’s honorees are Sadie Jemal-Meyers, a member of the local Sephardic community, Dr. Stanley Rosenfeld, noted radiologist and Eve Wald, a long-time supporter and past chairperson. Benjamin Brafman will be the Master of Ceremonies and gala chairpersons include Harry and Alice Adjmi, Charles and Ariela Ben Dayan, Gloria Kaylie, Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum, Dr. Ayal Rosenbaum, Alisa Sorkin and Neal and Sarah Soss.
Sadie Jamal-Meyers, a native of Brooklyn and a graduate of Parsons School of Design, is currently a successful real estate broker. As a cancer survivor, Sadie became a powerful advocate for cancer research, having served on the board of the Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society. She later became interested in and passionate about the work of ICRF in supporting the scientists in Israel. This past summer, Sadie served as the chairperson of an ICRF benefit held at the home of Alice and Harry Adjmi. More than 400 people came to the event to learn more about the inroads being made in cancer research and the important role of ICRF scientists in the search for a cure. Sadie stands behind ICRF because they firmly believe that the cure for cancer will come from the innovative research being conducted by Israeli scientists.
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I was driving home from the stables after riding my horse one day, and passed two young mothers pushing their strollers. They appeared to be genuinely happy and in the moment, chatting and walking, with their bundles of love in front of them.
My first reaction? “Thank goodness, that’s over with!” I had raised two children, a boy and a girl, 23 and 22 years old, respectively, and now I have some peace and quiet to do what I want: paint, write music, ride my horse, and tend to the garden. Yes, I am glad those days are over with and I don’t have to run here and there and worry about every little thing.
