Special thanks to Donna Arbietman for bringing this to my attention!

“Kosher Face” is Sheer’s send-up of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”… a tribute to the members of the tribe of Abraham… a tongue-in-cheek exploration of the Jewish experience, populated by a host of Jewish celebrities of today… and the past. Shalom.

Just Kidding! Happy Thanksgiving!

A prisoner exchange deal securing the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit will be executed this Friday, Saudi network al-Arabiya reported Sunday, quoting sources in the Hamas organization.According to the report, 450 Palestinian prisoners will be released to the Gaza Strip and West Bank in exchange for Shalit’s transfer to Egypt. Shalit was kidnapped into Gaza 1,246 days ago.

The al-Arabiya report added that the Hamas leadership from Damascus would meet with the Hamas leadership from Gaza in Cairo on Monday, to discuss the latest offer submitted by Israel.

Sources in Gaza told Ynet that significant progress had been made over the past few days in the talks for the prisoner exchange deal, and that the last obstacles – related to a number of prisoners from the leadership of Hamas’ military wing – could be removed by Friday, the first day of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

The dresses were impeccable and the MCs were charismatic, but what touched me the most was when the representative of Save a Child’s Heart mentioned that not only would the money raised there tonight go to help save one child’s heart, but there will also be a doctor from Tanzania in the surgery room with them, training to perform heart surgery. When that doctor goes back to Tanzania, he will be the only heart surgeon in all of Tanzania. That was really touching.

Whas the night a success?

“Through ticket sales, advertisements, and donations, so far, our estimates show that we have come very close to reaching our goal of $10,000, the amount needed to save one child’s heart.” said Alex Babazadeh, Co-President of the IJC. In my book, that’s a success!

If you would like to discuss your thoughts regarding IJC, the fashion show, or Save a Child’s Heart on twitter – please use the hashtags below.

Attention: This seminar will not allow on-site registration, so make sure to go to the website listed below to buy tickets!

Corporate Communications expert and JICNY networking member Stephanie Grayson instructs this introductory level seminar for business owners and employees who wish to learn about Twitter and how it may be utilized for business communication and business networking.

When: Nov 17th
Time: 4pm-6pm
Where: 450 Lexington Ave at 45th st, 40th floor
Cost: $50 in advance
http://jicny.com/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=140

Event sponsored by:

Lisa Brandes

Vice President- Wealth Management
Investment Management Specialist/ Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Jewish and Muslim artists from the Tug of War Tour and Shemspeed will come together at New York’s SOBs at the Hip Hop Sulha. Performers include Israeli and Iranian rap duo Most Hated, DeScribe, spoken word artist Tahani Salah, beat boxer J. Stone, Dash Speaks, TJ Di Hitmaker, NSR and a special DJ set by Electro Morocco.

a part of this unique opportunity to see Muslim and Jewish creativity together on one stage on Wednesday, November 11th at SOBs – 204 Varick Street. Doors open at 8pm; tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Stay for the after-party with the Electro Morocco DJs spinning.

Where: SOBs – 204 Varick St. – 1 train to Houston

For a preview of what to expect, check out this promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6gujpROD30

Hope to see you Wednesday!