The Charlotte Jewish News - October 2011 - Page 27
Celebrating Fall Holidays at Chabad Ballantyne
Sushi in the Sukkah
Sukkot is a time for community and celebration, join Chabad of
Ballantyne for an evening of inspiration, discussion, socializing and
delicious food - our second annual Sushi in the Sukkah. With scrump
tious kosher sushi and other
delights you are guaranteed a
great time.
Saturday night, October 15,
9 PM
In our Ballantyne Sukkah,
11408 Snapfinger Dr.
Only $10 a person or $18 a
couple, Adults Only.
To RSVP or for more info
call 704-246-8881 email
info@JewishB^llantyne.com,
or visit our website
www.Jewish-BalIantyne.com.
Party in the Sukkah - Just for Kids
A Sukkah Party - this one just for kids. All children of all ages are
invited to join us for a spectacular evening of fun and games featuring
our Sukkot Carnival which will include Candy Apples, Sukkah Cookies,
Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Shaking the Lulav and Etrog, and much
more. The best part? Dinner is included.
Sunday, October 16, 4:30-6:30 PM
In our Ballantyne Sukkah, 11408 Snapfinger Dr.
$15 per child (Free for our
Hebrew School students)
Ages 5 and up can be
dropped off.
Under 5, a parent or adult
must be present.
For more info or to RSVP
call 704-246-8881 email
info@JewishBallantyne.com
or visit our website
www.Jewish-Ballantyne.com.
Simchat Torah Family Celebration
During the month of Tishrei we prayed and we praised; we accepted
God and asked to be accepted by Him. On Simchat Torah, we let pure
joy take the stage in celebration of our Torah, our tradition and the
blessings we have received during the High
Holidays and Sukkot. We conclude, and begin anew,
the annual Torah reading cycle. It’s a “wrap party” of
sorts and you’re invited.
Join the grand festivities on Thursday, October
20, 7:15 PM at Chabad of Ballantyne with L’chaim,
a delicious Kiddush, flags and treats for the kids,
special Children’s program, fabulous dancing, and
fun for the whole family free of charge.
Reminder: Yom Kippur Services are being held
at Springhill Suites in Ballantyne,, 12325 Johnston
Rd. Please visit our website for exact times. ^
“Give Me the Rock”
Basketball is Alive and Well at the Charlotte JCC
By Rabbi Michael Shields
Judaism and basketball have
been connected since the begin
ning of time. Well, at least the two
would have been had Adam been
given the “rock” by the Almighty.
Of course I jest, but Jews have
been involved in the game of bas
ketball since it emerged from the
urban streets of Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and New York in the
first three decades of the twenti
eth century. Only then, many of
the stars had names like Dutch
Garfinkel and Doc Lou
Sugerman.
While Jewish participation on
a semi-professional or profession
al level is not as widespread as it
once was, Jewish basketball stars
still shine bright; and wouldn’t
you know it, many of them play
right here in Charlotte at the
Levine Jewish Community
Center.
These players are a diverse
crowd. Some rain three pointers
like the frogs rained down on the
Egyptians in the time of the
Exodus. Some crash the boards
and sweep out the opponent from
the paint like the waters of the Sea
of Reeds did to Pharoah’s sol
diers. Others seemingly turn their
defenders to immovable Pillars of
Salt like Lot’s Wife as they drive
to the basket. And others like me
just come to get some really good
exercise.
If you are in search of a won
derful pick-up game of adult bas
ketball where everyone gets to
play and everyone’s unique skills
are welcomed, come out on
Tuesday, Thursday mornings at 6
AM, and Fridays at 6 AM and
7:15 AM for some spirited, sweat-
inducing, and friendship forming
games. ^
The Charlotte
Jewish Preschool
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Charlotte Jewish
Preschool
LEARN • GROW • CONNECT
Welcoming
2-5 year old
students!
704-944-6777
cjpkids.org
CJP is a collaboration of Temple Beth El,
Temple Israel and the Levine Jewish Community Center.