Around our community
- Ari Sugarman of Teaneck (Courtesy Chai Lifeline)
- Chaya Kohn (Courtesy Chai Lifeline)
- Rachel Zimmerman of Chicago, shown with her son, Nochy, who has Perthes disease and is supported by Chai Lifeline, all were part of Team Lifeline and ran in the New York City Marathon on November 6. Yossie Leff of Spring Valley, N.Y., and Florence Haut and Adam Sasouness, both of Englewood, were also on the 21-member team who ran for the children and families of Chai Lifeline. (Courtesy Chai Lifeline)
- The Teaneck International Film Festival was held November 3 to 6 at different venues in Teaneck, including Temple Emeth. The panel from the documentary “Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA” included co-producer Tara Vajra, Senator Loretta Weinberg of Teaneck, moderator David Bland, and gun violence survivor Kate Ranta. (Photos by Barbara Balkin)
- The Bergen County section of the National Council of Jewish Women sponsored the screening. Bottom: The panel from the documentary “Carvalho’s Journey,” with director Steve Rivo, moderator Rabbi Steven Sirbu, author Arlene Hirschfelder, and David Ostriches. (Photos by Barbara Balkin)
- IDF Sgt. Ari Abramowitz went to the Valley Chabad Hebrew School on November 13 to launch a mitzvah project with the students. Last year, more than $1,700 was raised for IDF lone soldiers. In anticipation of their b’nai mitzvah this year, the class will raise funds for the troops and show appreciation for their duties. (Courtesy Chabad)
read more:
comments