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Around the town 4-6-2012

Posted on: April 5th, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

Paper cutting Workshop On Sun., April 22, Congregation Micah will offer a class in the traditional Jewish art of paper cutting, from 1 to 4 p.m. All materials will be included in the fee. The workshop will be taught by local artist and Congregation Micah member Kim Phillips and is open to anyone age 15

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Around the town 3-23-2012

Posted on: March 22nd, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

Papercutting Workshop On Sun., April 22, Congregation Micah will offer a class in the traditional Jewish art of papercutting, from 1 to 4 p.m. All materials will be included in the fee. The workshop will be taught by local artist and Congregation Micah member Kim Phillips and is open to anyone age 15 or over. 

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Around the town 3-2-2012

Posted on: March 5th, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

GJCC adult classes Register for adult classes today. Space is limited. Go to www.nashvillejcc.org for a complete listing. On Thurs., March 8, Elvis will be in the building — for Purim — from 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.  This program for seniors is open to all ages and you can enjoy a lunch at 11:45 with

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Around the town 2-17-2012

Posted on: February 19th, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

Temple CPR class Instead of standing there helpless not being able to take charge and save a life, you can now be prepared to help by attending the next upcoming CPR training session at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom on Sun., March 4, at 9:30 a.m. to noon. The  session, conducted by Nashville Fire Department

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Around the town 2-3-2012

Posted on: February 5th, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

WES Family Shabbat On Fri., Feb. 17, at West End Synagogue, Rabbi Kliel Rose will lead a spirited, musical family service at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15. Goody bags for December, January and February birthdays will be distributed. Open to the community, there is a charge. Call 269-4592 by Feb. 12 for dinner

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Around the Town 1-20-2012

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

Bereavement support group   Jewish Family Service is in the process of forming a bereavement support group for those who have lost a spouse or parent within the past two years. The group will meet once a week for eight weeks and is anticipated to begin in February if there is sufficient interest. Please contact Teri

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Around the Town 1-6-2012

Posted on: January 8th, 2012 by The Jewish Observer

Israeli dancing The Nashville Israeli Folk Dancers meet every Monday evening at the Schulman Center for Jewish Life (across from Memorial Gym) at Vanderbilt University. Warm-up and beginners dances are from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Intermediate-advanced dancing and requests are from 8:30-10. Stay for all or part of the time, and attend any or all of the

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Around The Town 12-16-2011

Posted on: December 18th, 2011 by The Jewish Observer

SI Latke Supper Sherith Israel Sisterhood will hold its annual Latke Supper on Sun., Dec. 25. It’s the oldest community Chanukah event in town. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with the kindling of the giant menorah on the front lawn and the singing of Chanukah songs.  A latke supper will be served at 6. Pricing

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Around The Town 12-2-2011

Posted on: December 4th, 2011 by The Jewish Observer

Jewish music history The community is invited to join West End Synagogue’s Cantor Lane for a weekly exploration of Jewish music history from Temple chants to klezmer, from cantorial to choral, jazz, pop, rock and from shtetl to Broadway, on Tuesday mornings from 10-11:15 a.m. (No class on Nov. 13.) There will be audio examples,

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Around The Town 11-18-2011

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by The Jewish Observer

GJCC Masters swim program  The GJCC Aquatics Department recently started a new program for adults.  The Masters Swim class is a great way for adults to perfect their strokes, learn new ones and spend time with other water-loving community members.  The class is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 – 7 a.m. and Tuesday and

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