Nancy’s Book Group, led by Nancy Zachary, will come together on Wednesday March 20th at 1 pm to discuss Paris in the Present Tense by Mark Helprin. Helprin’s powerful, rapturous new novel is set in a present-day Paris caught up in violent unrest and upheaval. Seventy-four-year-old Jules Lacour―a maître at Paris-Sorbonne, cellist, widower, veteran of the war in Algeria, and child of the Holocaust―must find a balance between the strong pull of the past and the attractions and beauties of life and love in the present.

The group will meet at the Mid-Westchester JCC, 999 Wilmot Road. Registration is required. Please call the Reference Desk at 914-722-1302.

Complimentary: Hop SCOTCH Into The Weekend
Friday March 22nd 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Scarsdale - Zachys Wine and Liquor
16 East Parkway, Scarsdale

Located in the southernmost portion of the Highlands in Scotland on the banks of the River Teith, the village of Deanston’s Single Malt production is steeped in a history borne from cotton. The Deanston Cotton Mill opened its doors in 1785 and nearly 200 years later, the mill was converted to a distillery. Today, the distillery continues to be a critical center of the community.

What makes Deanston special? All of their malted barley is sourced from local farmers, they mash the barley in an open-topped mash tun (one of only handful still in use in Scotland) and they allow around 100 hours for an unusually slow fermentation. This process “produces fruity flavours as well as many of the other intricate flavours that define a Deanston whisky.”

About 150 miles southwest lies Bunnahabhain (“mouth of the river” in Gaelic) on the shores of the Sound of Islay. Single Malts from Islay are typically quite peaty and smoky in style. And that’s what sets the Bunnahabhain style apart – it’s perhaps the least peaty Islay you can find. Take their classic 12-year-old Single Malt, first released in 1979. According to the producer it’s, “the benchmark for the rest of the range… Double matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry Casks, this whisky is beautifully rich and full-bodied, achieving the perfect balance of the characteristic nutty and sherry flavours of Bunnahabhain.”

Please join us for this warming and wonderful Scotch tasting!

Linda Fairstein Author Talk and Book Signing Monday March 25th At the Scarsdale Women’s Club

The Scarsdale Library is proud to present Linda Fairstein at the Scarsdale Women’s Club on March 25th at 7:30 PM.

“A champion teller of detective tales” (USA Today), Linda Fairstein’s next highly anticipated thriller, Blood Oath proves that tribute yet again. Blood Oath is Fairstein’s 20th Alexandra Cooper novel and in it she expertly blends the two worlds she knows best: page-turning thrillers and prosecuting sex crimes. Drawing from her expertise and experience, the crimes in Blood Oath feel ripped from the headlines, and readers will cheer on Alexandra Cooper every step of the way as she pushes to get to the bottom of not one but two vicious crimes against women. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required via phone 914 722 1302 or online- www.scarsdalelibrary.org.

Reception to follow. The Scarsdale Women’s Club is located at 37 Drake Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

Technion 101 Intro to the Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Presented by Matt Bernstein
Friday March 29, 2019
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat Service

7:00 p.m. - Dinner; Brotherhood and Women of SSTTE Members: $36pp by March 27, $42 at the door. RSVP HERE or send an email to brotherhood@sstte.org

7:45 p.m. - Speaker and Discussion: Talk given by Matt Bernstein on Technion , the MIT of Israel and their incredible influence on Israel’s development in science, medicine, agriculture and the military.

More about Technion

The American Technion Society supports visionary education and world-changing impact through the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Our investments in the Technion’s growth and innovation advance critical research and technologies that serve the State of Israel and the global good.

The story of Israel is intertwined with the story of the Technion. From 1924 with 16 students mainly in road building, the Technion essentially built the country - even before Israel was a State. Technion engineers were responsible for the nation's infrastructure, including roads, housing for immigrants and the water carrier system. In later years it launched Israel's aerospace industry and played a vital role in Israel’s defense, and drove the country's evolution from an exporter of oranges to exporter of software. Today the Technion continues to provide leading-edge technologies in medicine, energy, computer science and more both in Israel and around the globe. READ MORE

This program was made possible by Matt Bernstein, a former congregant and son of former Scardale Synagogue president Steve Bernstein. Matt Bernstein is an Associate Director of Development for the American Technion Society. Growing up in Edgemont Matt attended Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont & Emanu-El for Hebrew School and his Bar Mitzvah. A main accomplishment during this time period was that Matt and his Scarsdale Tremont basketball team won multiple Jewish league championships in the early 90's all coached by his father and past president Steve Bernstein. Matt was lucky to play football on a fantastic high school team, win 3 state championships and be named Class C Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. He took his skills to the University of Wisconsin where he played football for the Badgers and graduated with a history degree. Matt also holds a Masters in Elementary Education. In 2006 Matt was inducted into the National Jewish Hall of fame. He lives in New York with his fiancé Ali and loves being part of such a great company and community.

Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El
2 Ogden Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914.725.5175

Scarsdale PT Council Sports and Formals Swap

The annual PT Council Sports and Formal Swap returns this year on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10am to 12pm at Scarsdale Middle School! The best deals on sports equipment and dressy clothing for youngsters will be coming soon to Scarsdale Middle School.

PT Council will be accepting gently used sports equipment (no skis), musical instruments, and youth formal wear. This event is a great spring cleaning chance to rid your basements, attics, and garages of all those outgrown bicycles, baseball and softball bats, tennis rackets, and lacrosse and field hockey sticks. Clear your closets of fancy apparel that no longer fit your growing children.

Merchandise drop off will be at Scarsdale Middle School, 134 Mamaroneck Road, from 5 to 7pm on Friday, March 29, 2019, and from 8 to 9:45am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 (before the Swap opens to shoppers).

This year for the first time we will be selling reusable bags for people to take home all of the reused/recycled items they are purchasing! Recycling and Sustainability is a very important mission for the Scarsdale PTC therefore we are constantly striving for ways to make our events more “green”. We think this year’s addition of reusable bags will not only add another method in which we are working to further our Sustainability efforts but will also make the event more convenient for our attendees.

Donors may obtain a receipt for tax purposes. All proceeds support the Scarsdale Council of Parent-Teacher Associations, the 501(c)(3) umbrella organization over all seven Scarsdale PTA units. PT Council informs and advises the PTAs as they fulfill their mission of promoting the welfare of their students.

If you have questions about this event, please send an email to our co-chairs Megan Simon and Danielle Shelov at scarsdalesportsswap@gmail.com.

The Scarsdale High School Drama Club will present, their spring play, The Laramie Project on Friday March 29 and Saturday March 30 at 7:30 pm.

The Laramie Project is a documentary-style play that analyzes the death of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student who was brutally murdered because of his sexual identity. The play was created by playwright/director Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project.

The theater group traveled from New York to the town of Laramie, Wyoming - just four weeks after the death of Shepard. Once there, they interviewed dozens of townspeople, collecting a wide array of different perspectives. The dialogue and monologues which comprise The Laramie Project are taken from interviews, news reports, courtroom transcripts, and journal entries.

The interviews delve into the reactions of people who knew Matthew, people who knew his murderers, and other citizens of Laramie who perhaps did not personally know Matthew or his murderers personally, but can still speak about the reactions of the town as a whole.

Performances will be in the Scarsdale High School auditorium on Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at scarsdalelaramie.eventbrite.com or at the door.

The Scarsdale Parks and Recreation Department will hold the 49th annual 15K/4-mile runs on Sunday, April 7th, at the Scarsdale High School at 9am. The Abe Simon Memorial 1 mile Kids Fun Run is also available and will start between 11:00 - 11:30 am for children 12 years old and younger.

The races will begin on Brewster Road, and will continue through the Fox Meadow and Greenacres neighborhoods. The police will restrict traffic in the area, although local access will not be denied. A letter was sent to all residents within the race route to bring their attention to the event. The Police Department will block access to the school at the Wayside Lane entrance at 6:00 AM. Race participants will be able to enter the school from Olmstead and Brewster Roads. The Police will do their best to open the roads as soon as it is safe for the runners.

15K and 4M entry fee is $35. Kids Fun Run entry fee is $25. *Register by Friday, March 15 to receive an early bird discount on your registration fee and a free race t-shirt!

For more information or to register online visit www.scarsdale.com/recreation or call 914-722-1160.

Annual Concert in Memory of Cantor Stephen Merkel z”l, Sunday, April 7, 2019, 4:00 P.M.

Please join Westchester Reform Temple for an afternoon at the opera, in Scarsdale! This talented company of singers made up of WRT Clergy, friends and the congregation’s Adult Choir, will join together to offer music that expresses the connection between Jewish life and the opera stage. Pianist Lachlan Glen, an alumnus of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, joins us, sharing his operatic expertise. Enjoy the natural acoustics of the beautiful Westchester Reform Temple sanctuary as you experience the simplicity and grandeur of the human voice.

A Jewish Experience with Opera is the brainchild of Cantor Jill Abramson, who is fascinated with the nexus of Jewish culture and the operatic repertoire.

Wine and cheese reception to follow program.

This annual celebration of music is supported in part by the Stephen H. Merkel Fund for Yiddish Music and Culture, honoring the memory of our beloved Cantor Merkel z”l. A suggested contribution of $15 supports continued programs for the community.

Westchester Reform Temple is located at 255 Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, New York. For directions or information, call 914-723-7727, email to office@wrtemple.org or visit the website at www.wrtemple.org.

Barn Star Productions is pleased to announce dates for the second annual Antiques on the Hudson at the Lyndhurst Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday April 6 and 7, 2019 in Tarrytown, NY.

Start your Spring Treasure Hunt at Lyndhurst, a magnificent, historic property on the Hudson River offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into the life of a privileged American family.

After premiering last April, compliments from attendees and interest from dealers was overwhelming as the show was held in conjunction with the opening weekend of Lyndhurst, its annual Flower Show and High Tea. This four-event scenario seemed to work seamlessly as visitors to Lyndhurst now had several reasons to break out of hibernation mode and join us for this weekend of outstanding events.
The Antiques Show is held in a heated, tent pavilion with carpeted floor, chandeliers and ceiling draping creating a fairytale environment for exhibitors to display their antiques and decorative arts.
Among this year’s offerings will be beautiful and practical garden furnishings, urns, chairs and benches, figural stone and marble sculptures, vintage and estate jewelry, American and English silver, fine and contemporary art, prints and maps, lighting, period American and English furniture, vintage hand bags and accessories, folk art, wrought iron, textiles and quilts, mid century modern, Oriental rugs and so much more.

Two executive shuttles will ferry visitors from the Mansion to the Antiques Show just one hundred yards away or you can stroll the grounds to the show.

Special Guests:

Bob Richter, “AMERICA’S VINTAGE LIFESTYLE EXPERT,” will lead a walking tour of the show at 12 noon on Saturday, sharing his knowledge, decorating tips and anecdotes making for a fun and educational afternoon experience, complimentary with admission. Bob is featured as "The Designer" on the PBS series Market Warriors, he also hosts Flea Market Minute where he visits markets and shops in European cities including Paris, Budapest, Berlin and Brussels and in U.S. Cities like Los Angeles, Santa Fe, New York and Alameda, and is also the host of Minute Makeover, where he inexpensively transformed rooms at lightning speed. Bob will also be signing his new book, VINTAGE LIVING: Creating a Beautiful Home with Treasured Objects from the Past (Rizzoli, March 2019). Visit with Bob after the tour and take home your autographed copy.

These are just a few exciting things awaiting your visit at the Antiques on the Hudson Show and Sale so plan now by purchasing your tickets on line at www.lyndhurst.org.

Lyndhurst is located at 635 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. For show hours and more visit Barnstar.com or call (845) 876-0616. Photo Credit: Mike Oliver.