Swing Dancing - Sunday evening, January 9, 7:30 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed. No experience necessary. Expert instruction with Reba Perez starting at 7:30pm alternating with open dancing and additional instruction until 10:00pm. Reba Perez has taught at many places including B'nai Jeshurun and at the Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Memorial Day weekend. Free refreshments. Co-sponsored with Congregation B'nai Jeshurun and the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $20 ($15 AC/BJ/MOMC members). No reservations needed. Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer.
Square Dance - Sunday evening, February 13, 7:30 - 10:00pm at Ansche Chesed. Live caller (Eric Hollman) and live fiddle band. Free refreshments. No experience necessary. Co-sponsored with Congregation B'nai Jeshurun and the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $20 ($15 AC/BJ/MOMC members). Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer.
Purim Party Saturday evening, March 11, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Last year we had almost 400 people (no exaggeration!) at our wild klezmer dance party celebrating Purim. This year we are featuring two live bands; a klezmer band led by the legendary klezmer musician Andy Statman and a popular rock-n-roll band, Sami Feldman & the Bluesberry Jam. Co-sponsored with Congregation B'nai Jeshurun and the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Admission is $20 ($15 AC/BJ/MOMC members, $5 in costume). Free refreshments (including hamentashen and beer). Volunteers are needed (in return for free admission). Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to volunteer.
Hiking Sunday, April 30 - Schunemunk Mountain, 7-9 miles on terrain of at least moderate difficulty (1360' vertical rise, some rock scrambling, this is not an easy hike). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, April 24. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions
(CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN) Hiking Sunday, May 21 - Ringwood State Park An approximately 5.5 mile (4.5 hours) hike of medium difficulty. Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, May 15. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions
Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29 - at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. A fun filled weekend which attracts many people from the Ansche Chesed Outings Group and Young Professional's groups. Highly recommended! The weekend sold out last year! Don't miss out this year. Prices start at $210 (all inclusive + transportation) for those registering by May 5. Call (212) 678-8000 extension 8155 for more information.
Whitewater Rafting Sunday, June 25 - On the Lehigh River (Class II & III whitewater - it's a dam release day!), Limited to the first 42 paid reservations. Over 60 people wanted to come last year. No experience necessary. "Our most fun trip of the year." Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. $46. Paid reservations due by Friday, June 2. Contact Michael Brochstein (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) for payment information (prior to sending payment!). Meeting time in NYC is 6:15 a.m. Detailed trip information including what to bring and driving directions
Hiking Sunday, August 6 - Delaware Water Gap, 6 miles on terrain of moderate difficulty (this is not an easy hike). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 9:00pm Wednesday, August 2. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions (Epilogue: We saw a black bear near the top of Mt. Tamney about 25? feet off trail foraging for berries. It was neat! 8/6/00 - MAB)
Canoeing Sunday, August 13 (Cancelled twice due to rain, wait for next year!) On the Delaware River (Class I & II whitewater), $30. No experience necessary. Paid reservations required by Friday, August 4. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Contact Michael Brochstein (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) for payment information (prior to sending payment). Car-pooling (reserve early!). Detailed trip information including what to bring and driving directions.
Hiking Sunday, August 20 - Ramapo Torne & The Pulpit - 4 miles on terrain of moderate difficulty (this is not an easy hike!). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, August 14. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions
Hiking Sunday, September 24 (Cancelled due to rain) - Breakneck Ridge - 4.75 miles on moderate to difficult terrain (multiple rock scrambles, experienced hikers only, not for those with a fear of heights, hiking boots required). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, September 18. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions
Special Sukkot Study Session Tuesday, October 17 (8:00 - 9:30pm) in the Ansche Chesed sukkah (251 West 100th Street at the corner of West End Avenue). A Home of One's Own: The Work of Kol Bashechunot with Laura Wharton. Founded by tenants of public housing projects in Israel, NIF grantee Kol Bashechunot (Neighborhood Voice) protects the rights of tenants, and initiates projects in advocacy, education, social justice and community building. In 1999 it lobbied successfully for the passage of the Public Housing Law in Israel. Laura Wharton is one of the founders and directors of Kol Bashechunot. Co-sponsored with the New Israel Fund's New Generations group and Congregation B'nai Jeshurun. This program will be held in the sukkah (warm clothing suggested. Contact Ariella Sidelsky at 212/750-2333 or via email at ariella@nifny.org to reserve your spot (no fee).
Hiking Sunday, October 29 - The Timp and the Anchor - An approximately 5 hour hike of moderate to strenuous difficulty (1000' elevation gain, hiking boots required). Bring hiking boots, lunch, water, daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money, etc. Co-sponsored with the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Greater New York. Cost is $10 ($5 AC/MOMC members). Limited to 30 people. Telephone reservations required by 6:00pm Monday, October 23. Call Michael (212/678-7881 before 9:00pm) to reserve. Rain cancels. Car-pooling. Detailed trip information including driving directions
Open House for New and Prospective
members of the Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club
Monday, October 30 at 6:30pm. A brief presentation will be
given about Mosaic and its events. Leaders will be on hand to answer your questions. What
do I bring on a hike? How difficult are our hikes? What type of people show up? Ages?
Gender? Free Guest cards will be given out that are good for one free event. Kosher pizza
dinner follows.. $5 fee for MOMC members includes pizza, soda and snacks. Whether your new
to Mosaic or were always curious what you were missing each year please come down for a
relaxing and entertaining time. Program starts at 6:30pm at Ansche Chesed Synagogue (251
West 100th Street at the corner of West End Avenue). Non-Mosaic
member fee: $0 ($5 fee for MOMC members). Reservations required by
Sunday, October 29. Call Lanny Wexler at 516/938-5721 (7:00 - 10:00pm) to reserve.