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 DELET PATUACH-The Open Door
Delet Patuach is a series of programs open to everyone who would like to explore Jewish culture. Contact our Y professionals listed with each area of interest.

HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR FAMILIES
Join us throughout the year to celebrate the festive Jewish holidays.
Sukkot Under the Stars at Bay Terrace Center and our Community Chanukah and Purim Celebrations at our Little Neck site, are sure to delight all ages.

BEITH CHINUCH - House of Learning
We have created a Jewish education program for children with developmental disabilities. Both mid-week sessions and Sunday classes will be offered. The program will provide a Jewish Education experience for children starting at the age of five. For information, please call (718) 225-6750. This program is made possible through the generosity of the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation.

For Adults

HEBREW CLASSES
Hebrew Reading-Intensive Course
Read Hebrew in just 5 weeks! It sounds incredible, but it is true. Join other adults in a series of FREE crash courses in reading Hebrew. Sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program. Dates for classes will be announced as they are scheduled. For more information contact Jeri Mendelsohn, ext. 266.

Ulpan
If you are already a Hebrew reader or you graduated from Level II of Hebrew Reading, try our Ulpan. Weekly conversational Modern Hebrew classes are offered beginning in September. For more information contact Jeri Mendelsohn, ext. 266.

THE JEWISH LEARNING CENTER
Ilene Yair, LMSW, Ext. 233
This series of classes is open to anyone who would like the opportunity to explore their Jewish heritage and culture.
Weekly daytime programs run from September through June and include a variety of topics such as Jewish comedy, music, and biblical literature.
Twice yearly, a week-long series of seminars, taught by the faculty of local universities, affords the older learner an opportunity for an in-depth look at Jewish philosophy and culture.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS GROUP
Fridays, 10-11:15 am
Facilitator: Shelly Hoffman, Ext. 250
Bagels Coffee and Great Conversation. Bi-monthly meetings begin in September. Check with the Senior Center for specific dates.

Sukkot Under the Stars at Bay Terrace Center 
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Parents and children celebrate the festival of Sukkot with a dinner in our agency sukkah. For more information contact Barbara Kossove at 718-423-6111.

Community Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Families celebrate Chanukah with the Y. Enjoy special activities and a candle lighting ceremony. For more information, contact David Slotnick, ext. 272.

Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Parents, children and grandparents celebrate Purim at our Purim carnival with games, rides, food, prizes and more! For more information contact David Slotnick, Director of Youth Camping services at ext. 272.