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2006 Archive: Community Events and Activities Calendar
The following events have been created to enhance the reader’s participation and engagement with The Sunflower and the topic of “FORGIVENESS”. Check this calendar often since new events will be added periodically.
In order to plan appropriately, we ask that you RSVP to scalderone@sajes.org at one week prior to each scheduled event.
Special On The Same Page Kick-off Event:
Sunday, October 22, 2006
7:30-9:00 PM
Can We Forgive For Good? A Conversation with Dr. Frederic Luskin
Temple Beth Torah, Melville
Guest lecturer, author and research director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, Dr. Fred Luskin investigates the effectiveness of forgiveness methods in interpersonal relationships and whole communities. Wine and cheese reception by invitation begins at 6:30 pm. Dessert reception following the lecture open to all 9:00-9:30 pm. RSVP. No Fee.
Wednesdays, October 18 & November 15, 2006
7:00-8:30 PM
Poetry Workshops with Gayl F. Teller
Mid Island Y/JCC, Plainview
A two-part workshop with resident poet and Hofstra University professor Gayl Teller. Participants will explore themes of forgiveness in the published works of others and have the opportunity to put pen to paper under Gayl's guidance. Everyone welcome. Not just for poets. RSVP. Workshop Fee: $10.00 per person, per session.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
9:30 AM -1:45 PM
Accountability for Crimes vs. Humanity
Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus, Sagtikos Van Nostrand Theatre
The program will explore the legacy of the Nuremberg war crimes trial and will feature presentations by Henry King, prosecutor at Nuremberg; Joshua Greene, author of justice at Dachau; Irving Roth, Holocaust survivor; and Elizabeth White, Chief Historian and Deputy Director of the Justice Department’s Office of Special Investigations. The photographs taken by Raymond D’Addario, chief photographer at Nuremberg, will be on display. This event is being hosted by Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity & Human Understanding, Inc. (CHDHU). No fee. RSVP to
chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
2:00 PM
Film and Discussion Series – Judgment at Nuremberg
Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus, Sagtikos Van Nostrand Theatre
First of five films in The Sunflower Film & Discussion Series. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
10:30-11:30 AM
Coffee Shop Book Discussion
Starbucks in Plainview
Come explore the possibilities and limits of forgiveness through Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences. Each session led by Jewish educators and leaders. RSVP. No fee.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Poetry Workshop with Barbara Reiher-Meyers
SAJES, Commack
Award winning Long Island poet takes you on a journey exploring the theme of forgiveness in poetry; participants will be able to construct personal pieces on forgiveness under her guidance. Finished works may be interested in SAJES ‘Forgiveness Poetry Contest’. Deadline for the contest is November 20; the winner will be announced on November 27. RSVP. Workshop Fee: $8.00 per person.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Revenge: A Story Of Hope
Barnes & Noble, Huntington
Noted author and Washington Post reporter Laura Blumenfeld tells how she hunted down the man who, 20 years earlier, shot her father. During her personal journey Laura learns how transforming her enemy became an alternate choice for revenge for her and her family. Her compelling story, soon to be an HBO movie, may challenge your own viewpoint.
No fee.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
1:30 PM
When and If To Forgive: A Symposium
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Glen Cove
This year’s Open House topic is Forgiveness, Revenge and The Limits of Holocaust Justice and you are all invited to be judges. Representatives from various religious denominations will give their opinions, and YOU, THE AUDIENCE WILL BE INVITED TO GIVE YOURS. 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove, Welwyn Preserve. Contact Marcia Posner at martv19@aol.com, or Regina White at drrwhite@holocaust-nassau.org.
Monday, October 30, 2006
8:00 PM
Film and Discussion – In My Country
Huntington Jewish Center, Huntington
Perpetrators of racial violence and injustice must come face to face with their victims if they are to be forgiven for their crimes. No fee. RSVP and for more information, please contact Mitchell Pashkin at 631-423-6472 or mpash@verizon.net.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
11:00 AM
Film and Discussion Series – Night and Fog
Suffolk Community College, Ammerman Campus, Islip Building, Room 115
Second of five films in The Sunflower Film & Discussion Series. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
7:30-8:30 PM
Coffee Shop Book Discussion
Classy Coffee, Huntington
Come explore the possibilities and limits of forgiveness through Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences. Each session led by Jewish educators and leaders. RSVP. No fee.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
10:30-12:00 NOON
Coffee Shop Book Discussion
Starbucks in Woodbury Commons
Come explore the possibilities and limits of forgiveness through Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences. Each session led by Jewish educators and leaders. RSVP. No fee.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
7:00 PM
Film and Discussion Series – Long Night’s Journey into Day
Suffolk Community College, Ammerman Campus, Islip Building, Room 115
Third of five films in The Sunflower Film & Discussion Series. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Thursdays: November 2, 9, 16, 2006
8:30 PM
What are the Possibilities & Limits of Forgiveness? A Three Part Series
Temple Beth Torah, Melville
First of a three part discussion on The Sunflower and Jewish forgiveness with Rabbi Susie Moskowitz. No member fee. Non-member fee $18. For more information e-mail rabbimoskowitz@tbtny.org.
Thursdays: November 2, 9, 30, December 7, 2006
10:30-12:00 NOON
Exploring Forgiveness through 4-Mat: An Educators Mini-series
SAJES
Cantor Marcey Wagner of Jewish Congregation of Brookville leads participants through four 4-MAT sessions, using the topic of Jewish forgiveness as an example. RSVP. Fee: $40.00.
Sunday, November 5, 2006
7:30-9:00 PM
The Limits & Possibilities of Forgiveness: Conversations at Borders
Borders, Syosset
Why forgive, what are our limits, and what informs our choices? Come explore the role Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences have on our ability to forgive. RSVP. No fee.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
8:00 PM
“My Friend Simon”
Temple Sinai, Roslyn Heights
Martin Rosen, an attorney from Woodmere, and a close personal friend of the late Simon Wiesenthal, will speak about his long time friend. Mr. Rosen delivered eulogies for Mr. Wiesenthal both at the funeral in Israel, and, along with Kofi Annan, in New York City. He was also instrumental in helping to set up the Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Center in Los Angeles. Mr. Wiesenthal once said that you can’t choose your family, but if he could, he would choose Martin Rosen as his brother. Come hear the amazing story of an amazing man. No fee. RSVP scalderone@sajes.org.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
8:00 PM
Group Book Discussion
Huntington Jewish Center, Huntington
No fee. RSVP and for more information, please contact Mitchell Pashkin at 631-423-6472 or mpash@verizon.
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
10:30-12:00 NOON
Coffee Shop Book Discussion
Starbucks in East Northport
Come explore the possibilities and limits of forgiveness through Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences. Each session led by Jewish educators and leaders. RSVP. No fee
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
12:30 PM
TALKING BOOKS with Fran Cohen
Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills
Join teacher, facilitator, performer, and published writer Fran Cohen in a discussion on the possibilities and limits of forgiveness. Fee: $35. RSVP Stephanie Shulman at 516-484-1545 ext. 144.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
10:30-12:00 NOON
Exploring Forgiveness through 4-Mat: An Educators Mini-series
SAJES, Commack
Second of a four-part 4-MAT educator session. See Thursday, November 2 for details.
Thursday, November 9, 2006
12:30 PM
What are the Possibilities & Limits of Forgiveness? A Three Part Series
Temple Beth Torah, Melville
Second session of a three part discussion on The Sunflower and Jewish forgiveness with Rabbi Susie Moskowitz. See November 2 for details.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
3:00-6:00 PM
Special Reading 7:00-9:00 PM
The Limits & Possibilities of Forgiveness: A ‘Herstory’ Workshop & Special Reading by the
Women of Herstory
Suffolk Y JCC, Commack
Join Herstory creator and director Erika Duncan and Rabbi Beth Klafter for one of Herstory's nationally recognized women's writing workshops. Within a three-hour format, participants will look at the structure of The Sunflower and begin to develop with their own story structures. Afterward, hear the voices and "page one" moments of other LI residents who have developed their own memoir moments. Offerings from women who lived through the Holocaust years, both here and in Germany, and from African American, Native American, and Korean women as well. Each reading will grab the listener as these women share their journeys. Dinner is offered from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. RSVP by Oct. 27 to scalderone@sajes.org. Fees: Workshop only $36.00. Workshop & light supper: $46.00. Supper & Reading: $20.00. Reading Session Alone: $10.00. Workshop, Supper, and Reading: $50. Workshop $36 Includes Evening Reading; Evening Reading $10. Light Supper 6-7 PM: $10.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
6:30-8:30 PM
Sunflower Book Discussion w/Three Very Special Guests
South Huntington Jewish Center, Melville
Please join us for a very special book discussion on The Sunflower with Esther Jaffe, Oscar Rosenes, and Inge Heilbrunn. Coffee and dessert will be served. RSVP to Almarie Kralstein at 631-421-4915. No fee
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
10:00-12:00 NOON
Healing Evil - Repentance: A Joel Grishaver Workshop
Midway Jewish Center, Syosset
Renowned Jewish educator, publisher and author Joel Grishaver will lead us through a study session on forgiveness, by means of an interactive exploration of Maimonides Laws of Repentance and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's writings on repentance. For the Jewish tradition, repentance is a process. It cannot happen all at once, despite the impression we get from the High Holiday Liturgy. Rather it happens in stages, our soul works its way through layers. Together, we will work our way through some teaching by Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik and the piece of Maimonides that he bases his thinking on. We will come to understand how to help our hearts do the actual work of repentance. This workshop is a joint project with UJA Federation of NY and J Learn. No fee. RSVP scalderone@sajes.org.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
7:30 PM
Sunflower Discussion
Temple Beth El, Huntington
Facilitator Diane Berg and Rabbi Jeff Clopper will lead a discussion on the topic of forgiveness. Sponsored by the Chai Club. Event held in the Great Room. No fee. RSVP Bgettin@optonline.net.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
8:00 PM
Film and Discussion –The Statement
Huntington Jewish Center, Huntington
50 years later a man has to face the consequences of his killing of Jews in WWII France. No fee. RSVP and for more information, please contact Mitchell Pashkin at 631-423-6472 or mpash@verizon.net.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
10:00-12:00 NOON
Healing Evil - Repentance: A Joel Grishaver Workshop
SAJES, Commack
Renowned Jewish educator, publisher and author Joel Grishaver will lead congregational school principals through a study session on forgiveness, by means of an interactive exploration of Maimonides Laws of Repentance and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik's writings on repentance. For the Jewish tradition, repentance is a process. It cannot happen all at once, despite the impression we get from the High Holiday Liturgy. Rather it happens in stages, our soul works its way through layers. Together, we will work our way through some teaching by Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik and the piece of Maimonides that he bases his thinking on. We will come to understand how to help our hearts do the actual work of repentance. This workshop is a joint project with UJA Federation of NY and J Learn. RSVP scalderone@sajes.org. No fee.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
11:00 AM
Film and Discussion Series – Night and Fog
Suffolk Community College, East Campus, S 101
Fourth of five films in The Sunflower Film & Discussion Series. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
12:00-2:00 PM
The Limits & Possibilities of Forgiveness
BJE Nassau/Queens Center, Carle Place
Join facilitator Rabbi Arnie Samlin in a discussion on forgiveness and explore the role Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences have on our ability to forgive with the UJA Connections Business & Professionals Group. No fee. Limit first 30 people with priority to Connections & BJE groups. For more information contact Connections Director: Rachel Jurisz at 516-677-1832.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
3:30 PM
Film and Discussion Series – The Art of Remembrance
Suffolk Community College, Ammerman Campus, Islip Building, Room 115
Fifth of five films in The Sunflower Film & Discussion Series. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
7:30-9:00 PM
The Limits & Possibilities of Forgiveness: Conversations at Borders
Borders, Commack
Why forgive, what are our limits, and what informs our choices? Come explore the role Jewish tradition, history, and our own experiences have on our ability to forgive. RSVP. No fee.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
8:30 PM
What are the Possibilities & Limits of Forgiveness? A Three Part Series
Temple Beth Torah, Melville
Third session of a three part discussion on The Sunflower and Jewish forgiveness with Rabbi Susie Moskowitz. See November 2 for details.
Special On The Same Page Closing Event:
Sunday, November 19, 2006
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
A Community Explores Forgiveness: An Interfaith Discussion
Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview
This program begins with a dedication of the Mid-Island Y JCCs new "forgiveness garden", developed and created by teens who participated in this year's Crossing Borders project. Area clergy will help us explore the role that community plays in responding to the personal and communal issues that result from acts of violence and intolerance. We are pleased to welcome special visitor Rev. Lyndon Harris, co-creator of the Garden of Forgiveness at Ground Zero. No Fee.
Sundays: November 19, 26, 2006
2:00 PM
Cinema Arts Center Film Festival on Forgiveness
Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington
Join us for two true story films about forgiveness, hope, and leadership. Local and national speakers will introduce the films and lead discussions afterwards. Film to date assignment to be announced. Fee: TBA. RSVP scalderone@sajes.org.
“Forgiving Dr. Mengele”: Could you forgive a war criminal? Could you forgive your worst enemy if it released you from your past trauma? FORGIVING DR. MENGELE tells the story of a shocking act of forgiveness by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor and the firestorm of criticism it has provoked.
“Encounter Point”: If you lost your loved ones to violence… If you spent 10 years in prison… If conflict drove you from your home… Would you seek revenge? Or struggle for peace? ENCOUNTER POINT is an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival and a feature documentary by a Palestinian, Israeli, North and South American Team from Just Vision. and national speakers will introduce the films and lead discussions afterwards
Thursday, November 30, 2006
9:30 AM
A Theological Exploration of Forgiveness
Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus, room to be announced
Clergy reflect upon the theme of forgiveness. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu
Thursday, November 30, 2006
10:30 AM-12:00 NOON
Exploring Forgiveness through 4-Mat: An Educators Mini-series
SAJES, Commack
Third of a four-part 4-MAT educator session. See Thursday, November 2 for details.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
11:00 AM
Reactions to The Sunflower
Suffolk Community College, Ammerman Campus, room to be announced
Holocaust and genocide survivors discuss their reactions to The Sunflower. No fee. RSVP to chdhu@sunysuffolk.edu.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
12:00 NOON
Exploring Forgiveness through 4-Mat: An Educators Mini-series
SAJES, Commack
Last of a four-part 4-MAT educator session. See Thursday, November 2 for details.
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