The Chabad House of Sheepshead Bay is hosting a leadership discussion tonight at 7 p.m. Thomas Zweifel, CEO of Swiss Consulting Group, is invited to speak, and will talk about how Judaism gives its followers the tools for leadership success in the 21st century.
When: February 16 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Chabad House of Sheepshead Bay, 1315 Avenue Y
Cost: $5, suggested donation
Contact: (718) 934-9331
For those goys among us, “Hetsken zich!” is Yiddish for “Shake and dance with joy!” And there’s good reason to do so: Orthodox hip-hop maven DeScribe is coming to the Chabad of Sheepshead Bay this Sunday to drop some knowledge bombs on Jewish youth. Oh, and there’ll be sushi, too.
In the vein of the Jewish reggae megastar, Matisyahu, DeScribe blends the experiences and beliefs of the chosen people with hip-hop beats. Also known by his real name, Shneur Hasofer, he’s been called a “homeland grown gangsta for peace,” by Jewcy.com. DeScribe was born in Australia, moved to Israel as a child, and served as a sharpshooter in the Israeli army, before moving to Seaside, Brooklyn. It’s those experiences, specifically his ties to the Orthodox community and his service on the Israeli frontlines, that he’ll be discussing with younguns on Sunday.
Chabad House, located at 1315 Avenue Y, is inviting all from the community to join them at 7 p.m. and to make the deal sweeter, it’s a suggested donation of only $5.00.
Below is a music video from DeScribe’s iSong. For more of his music, check out his website.
The Sukkah Mobile has pulled up in front of the Chabad of Sheepshead Bay on Avenue Y and East 14th Street. The Chabad Lubavitch is throwing a street fair until 7 p.m. tonight, complete with food, music, and – of course – Elmo! What, you didn’t know Elmo was Jewish? Nebbish, red-haired, tight with his mom… we know what Jim Henson was getting at.
Anyway, stop on by and say hello to the Chabad’s friendly director, Zev, then scuddle over to pick up some gefilte, schnitzel, and kreplach – not to mention cotton candy. Then be sure to Challah back and let us know how it went!
Today’s 2 p.m. Succos (a.k.a. Sukkot, Sukkos, סוכות, or סֻכּוֹת) cruise from Sheepshead Bay sets sail with a full house. But worry not, you can still get on another boat set to sail today, tomorrow, or Thursday.
Sukkos – or any of its alternative names – is a week-long Jewish holiday, connected to the harvesting season. Sukkot – the plural of Sukkos – is the name of those huts, which are reminiscent of the fragile dwellings ancient Israelites used during their 40 years of wandering in Exodus. Observant Jews make the Sukkot the center of the household, eating all their meals there. Traditionally, Sukkos is also a pilgrimage holiday, when Jews are supposed to visit the Temple of Jerusalem – but in place of that, one group is offering a party succos cruise departing from our ‘hood.
Here is a listing of the details or check the Life of Rubin website for the original listing.
Succos Cruise:
A scenic cruise around Coney Island and the Statue of Liberty – 3 hours. Rain or Shine * Refreshments * Sukkah on Board * Music & Dancing * No reservations necessary. 347-326-4546.
@ Departs Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, almost opposite Loehman’s
Sailings set for 3 days:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, October 9, 2009
Sails at:
2 p.m. (Sold out for 10/6/09)
5 p.m.
Price: $25 adults, $15 for children under 12
The pier is located on Emmons Avenue (near Ocean Avenue).
(Photo courtesy of Robert Fernandez)
New anti-semitic graffiti has been spotted by a Sheepshead Bites reader, this time on Neck Road train station’s Manhattan-bound platform. The marking, which read “Jewz suck ballz”, is on the floor near the first lamppost at the north end of the platform.
Although it’s difficult to take seriously this semi-illiterate hooliganism, it’s a sad discovery in the wake of the 25th Annual Holocaust Gathering this past weekend, and it follows the pro-Nazi runes reported last month.
As there are no Nazi references in the latest scrawling – and the Nazi’s probably would’ve insisted on better grammar – it’s unlikely that this incident is related to May’s graffiti, in which elaborate pro-Nazi (not anti-semitic, as one official noted) runes were found on walls along Shore Parkway, Emmons Avenue and around the Holocaust Memorial Park.
Hizzoner Mayor Bloomberg is making his way down to Sheepshead Bay for the 25th Annual Gathering & Exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Park on June 14th at noon.
The Holocaust Memorial Park is New York’s only outdoor tribute to those that perished in the Holocaust under the Nazi regime. The Holocaust Memorial Committee, an organization charged with overseeing the memorial, welcomes the community to join them and the mayor in a gathering of somber remembrance.
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According to a Jerusalem Post article, directors from Coney Island Hospital spoke at an event hosted by the Jerusalem Intercultural Center about cultural competency.
Like New York, Jerusalem is incredibly diverse with a multitude of languages. Unlike in New York, hospitals there are not effective at meeting the linguistic and cultural demands of its population. According to the article, a significant portion of patients receive sub-standard care or poor post-treatment care because of the language barrier. Simply put, patients can’t understand instructions, and doctors can’t understand medical complaints. Most of those who suffer because of this are Arabic speaking Palestinians, but it also includes the Yiddish-speaking haredi community, and people from a variety of other backgrounds who speak languages like Amharic, Russian, French and Spanish. To help publicize the issue, the Jerusalem Intercultural Center and the Jerusalem Foundation have launched an initiative to encourage cultural competency, including bringing over doctors from our local hospital:
Recently, the Jerusalem Intercultural Center hosted senior directors from the Coney Island Hospital in New York City, introduced to us through our collaborative work with Rabbi Bob Kaplan of CAUSE-NY, an organization committed to the availability of health services in New York. In compliance with the law, signs at the hospital appear in five languages, and anyone entering the hospital is entitled to receive hospital services in his or her own language. Sometimes a translator is present in the room and other times (with more obscure languages) translation is provided through a phone service, called tele-interpretation.
The hospital has a synagogue, a Christian church, a mosque and a Hindu temple – in accordance with the needs of the communities that it serves. Kosher food is provided for Jews and halal food for Muslims. In the case of Indians and Pakistanis, the food is prepared and spiced in a way that is suitable for their palate.
No matter what you think of the quality of care at Coney Island Hospital (and opinions certainly do vary), it’s model of multi-culturalism is laudable.
Courier-Life Publications is reporting an addition to Holocaust Memorial Park, at Emmons Avenue and Shore Avenue, that will honor non-Jewish victims including homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, the disabled, political prisoners and Roma and Sinti gypsies persecuted and killed by the Nazis.
Although no plans or dates have been revealed, Courier-Life says that the memorial committee is expected to add five smaller markers around the park. Each marker will recognize one of the “forgotten” groups and will include a historical synopsis of their sufferings.
The new memorials come after years of lobbying spearheaded by the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors. According to Courier-Life, the organization’s “plans to honor other victims was initially met with opposition by some Orthodox religious leaders who thought that the park should be solely dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in the ghettos and concentration camps.”
From NYPost.com:
Nazi runic graffiti is once again marring walls in Brooklyn with hate, cops said.
This time, the mysterious Hitler-linked message “Triumph of Will” was found scrawled in black spray paint just a block away from the Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheepshead Bay, police said.
In the same area, the number “88″ — a code among neo-Nazis for the phrase “Heil Hitler” — was found painted on 13 trees, along with German iron crosses and “SS” symbols.
I kept trying to tell Will it wasn’t such a great idea…
Apparently, Benny’s Gourmet Pizza is firing up the barbie. That’s right folks, it looks like Grillin’ On the Bay made an impression on the sidewalk cafe at East 19 St and Jerome Ave.
The grill wasn’t smoking when this picture was snapped, but if on your next trip to the U.S. Post Office (across the street) you notice some smoke, take a snapshot for us. Or better yet, grab a taste and let us know how it is!
