September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 15 Franklin Lakes Scribe Paris-themed concert set On Sept. 29, Matthew and Vlada of Mas- terwork Conversations will return to the Franklin Lakes Public Library to perform a 2 p.m. concert. The classical piano duo will play a selection of music with a Paris theme from composers such as Debussy, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, and Rameau. This music and conversation program is suitable for the entire family. All are welcome. Seats are given on a first-come basis. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Temple offers ‘A Taste of Judaism’ Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes will offer “A Taste of Judaism…Are You Curi- ous?™” -- a free, three-session weekly class for beginners of any faith that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics, and community values. Classes will begin Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The program is designed for people who have limited knowledge of Judaism and want to learn more. Many participants are unaffiliated Jews who do not feel that they know much about their religion, the adult children of interfaith couples, non-Jews who are interested in learning more about Juda- ism, and partners in interfaith relationships. The class is open to those who may want to know more about their Jewish colleagues’ religion, and non-Jewish grandparents of children being raised Jewish. Each of the three sessions of “A Taste of Judaism” will be taught by Rabbi Elyse Frishman. In the Barnert tradition, par- ticipants will be warmly welcomed at the beginning of each session. Frishman will explain some of the basics about the Jewish texts that will be used to teach the class and will distribute those materials. She will talk about the texts and how they illus- trate Jewish values and thought and how they may be related to contemporary lives. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome. Pre-registra- tion is required. Contact Vicky Farhi at (201) 848-1800, extension 407 or vfarhi@barnerttemple.org to register. Barnert Temple is located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. Register for Fright Nite On Sept. 24, registration will begin for Fright Nite: A Haunted Library Tour set for Oct. 18. Children in kindergarten through grade five are invited to the Franklin Lakes Public Library for some “spooktacular” fun and an eerie tour of the library after hours. Tickets are required and are available on a first-come basis. To register, call (201) 891-2224 or visit during regular library hours. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. Simchat Torah Dance Fest set The Chabad Jewish Center at 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes invites the com- munity to a Simchat Torah Dance Fest on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. The celebration will include an open bar, buffet dinner Kid- dush, children’s program, prizes, and danc- ing with the Torah scrolls all night long. Simchat Torah, a most joyous day on the Jewish calendar, celebrates the annual completion of the Torah reading in the syn- agogue at Shabbat morning services. Auxiliary announces event Nancy Davidson, Mercedes Coto, Eileen Leone, Dorothy Bell, June Linz, Elaine Gold, Maureen Smith, Sandi Wesner, Linda Leeder, and Elaine Heimberger. (Not pictured: Ann Swist.) Committee members from the Frank- lin Lakes Branch of the Valley Hospi- tal Auxiliary will host the group’s sixth annual Pre-holiday Brunch and Boutique There is no charge, but Kiddush spon- sors are welcome. For more information, call (201) 848-0449 or visit www.chabad- place.org. Library hosts programs for adults The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host programs for adults this fall. These 7 p.m. programs are free and seating is pro- vided on a first-come basis. Actor and author Prudence Wright Holmes will perform a one-woman show, “Call Me William: The Life and Loves of Willa Cather,” on Sept. 25. The program is based on the life of Cather, author of “My Antonia” and “O Pioneers.” Shopping Extravaganza on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Indian Trail Club. The event will features over 30 vendors. For reser- vations, call Linda at (201) 410-4083. Vic Lotito will offer the rudiments of the game of football with “Don’t Know Much about Football” on Thursday, Sept. 26. Lotito, a long-time football coach, will provide an explanation of the game from its very basics. On Oct. 3, Karen Portale, MD, and yoga instructor Betsy Gelb, will present a pro- gram on the practice of yoga. Portale and Gelb will answer questions and address misconceptions about the practice. They will discuss everything from clothing to etiquette and will include a brief demon- stration. Attendees will not be doing yoga during this session. The library is located at 470 DeKorte Drive. For details, call (201) 891-2224.