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Sign up for Contemporary Halachic Issues online beginning the week of April 11!
Sign up now for Online Learningbeginning after Pesach! Contemporary Halachic Issues taught by Rabbi Shlomo Zacharow begins the week of April 11! The course will run for 8 weeks through May and will cover the following topics:
What is it about women's hair?
Must a married woman keep her hair covered? What are the arguments for and against? Where did this practice originate and what is its relevance today?
Musical Instruments in the Synagogue
In the last couple decades we have seen significant growth in musical accompaniment to services on Shabbat and Holidays. Can these developments be justified by Jewish law?
Milk & Meat
We will examine the prohibitions concerning cooking, eating and deriving benefit from the combination of milk and meat. In particular, what is the basis for waiting a certain number of hours between consuming meat and milk?
The Laws of Family Purity
Relevant or a relic of the past? What are the different positions existent in the Conservative movement?
Hevruta - study with a partner - is strongly encouraged for all students including those with no prior experience in hevruta study. Conservative Yeshiva Online students have set up hevruta study in person, by phone, and even via Skype. The Conservative Yeshiva's course management system makes online learning easy and fun!
Eligibility
Students of all Hebrew levels and Jewish learning backgrounds are welcome in our online learning program. Students should be self-motivated and willing to devote 1-2 hours per week to study.
Tuition
$200 per course
Financial Aid
A 10% discount will be given to Hevruta partners who sign up together for the class. Alumni of the Conservative Yeshiva receive an additional 10% tuition discount. Students from Asia, South Africa, Eastern Europe and developing nations are eligible for a 50% tuition discount.
To Register:
Conservative Yeshiva alumni (including alumni from online courses) Just click here.
If you are not an alum of the Conservative Yeshiva, please click hereand choose "online spring 2010" for "the program you are registering for."
Questions?
For more information about these courses and online learning with the Conservative Yeshiva, please contact Rabbi Gail Diamond at yeshiva@uscj.org.
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METNY United Synagogue Dues 2010-2011
The rate upon which USCJ dues are calculated for 2010-2011 will remain the same. While USCJ dues remain the same for the next fiscal year, your synagogue's dues may change based upon the size of your congregation. METNY's dues are $73.50 per membership unit.
The Membership Reporting Form (MRF) will be sent out in May. Please be aware that USCJ is studying the dues system and exploring several other approaches.
Please contact Rabbi Charles Savenor, METNY Executive Director, with any questions at 212-533-0800 or savenor@uscj.org.
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Shabbat of Wholeness, Holiness and Wellness: Responding to the Mental Health Needs in Our Communities
In partnership with the New York Board of Rabbis and the major Jewish movements - Orthodox Union, Jewish Reconstructionist Federation of Metropolitan New York and New Jersey, Union for Reform Judaism, and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism - UJA-Federation of New York's Caring Commission and SYNERGY are excited to announce a community Shabbat devoted to emotional health and well-being to be held just after Mental Health Awareness Week in October 2010. Congregations across the metropolitan area will highlight the ways in which our liturgy, our texts, and our communities can foster hopefulness and connection, while diminishing despair and isolation.
To help your congregation plan for this weekend and to gain helpful resources, please join us for:
Community Learning Symposium in Preparation for the Shabbat of Wholeness, Holiness, and Wellness. This learning symposium is for clergy, synagogue professionals, and mental-health professionals.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
UJA-Federation of New York
Seventh-Floor Conference Center
130 East 59th Street
(between Park and Lexington avenues)
New York City
Diane Scherer from the Caring Commission of the UJA-Federation of New York has written the template letter below that can be easily forwarded to your member congregations and affiliated seminaries introducing the Shabbat of Wholeness, Holiness and Wellness and the May 6th community symposium.
Click here to download the template letter.
Click here to download an attachment which explains the tangible goals of this community effort.
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On March 17th, METNY held its annual Synagogue Leadership Conference.
Couldn't be there in person? No problem!
To read workshop summaries and to download handouts from the conference, visit the METNY website at http://metny.uscj.org/leadership-resources/synagogue-leadership-conference/.
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A Conference for Parents, Grandparents, Professionals & Clergy focusing on children from birth through adolescence *Raising the level of the public awareness of autism *Advocating for the needs of children and families dealing with autism *Providing information and resources Sunday, April
25, 2010 10:30 am -
5:00 pm Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd. Commack, NY 11725 Registration $36 (includes
all sessions, a resource packet & a box lunch) Keynote Speaker Juan Carlos
Brandt Chief of the Department of Public Information at the United Nations Autism Advocate Panel of Experts Workshops *Autism 101* *Augmentative/Alternative
Communication* *Early Intervention* *Language and Communication* *Transition Planning/OMRDD* *Special Needs Planning* *Educator Workshopt Clergy Workshop* *Behavior Strategies* *Importance of Parent Training* BQLIAutismAwarenessDay@yahoo.com
TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR THE EVENT IN BLACK & WHITE, CLICK HERE.
TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR THE EVENT IN COLOR, CLICK HERE.
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HAZAK Journey to Israel
The Israel Experience for 55+ Adults
November 2010 / March 2011
Join the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) as we head to Israel for a memorable journey in the Land of Milk & Honey. Together we will experience the magic of Jerusalem, the thrill of the Dead Sea, and the beauty of the Galilee. The program includes visits to Israel's must-sees along with wonderful cultural experiences, an authentic Shabbat experience in Jerusalem, insightful speakers, and meals at some of the best restaurants in Israel.
 UPCOMING TRIP DATES
· FALL 2010 / November 7 - November 18
· SPRING 2011 / March 13 - March 24
HAZAK is the USCJ organization for mature Jewish adults. It provides programming for people 55 and
older who are members of our affiliated congregations. The HAZAK Journey to Israel program is
appropriate for active adults. You are not required to be a member of HAZAK or a United Synagogue
of Conservative Judaism synagogue to participate.
To download the program itinerary, registration form, and price guide, click here.
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For more information or registration guidelines and application contact Susan Wyner at wyner@uscj.org or by calling 440-473-3165.
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METNY USCJ is proud to announce that we have scholarships for incoming 9th graders to the Solomon Schechter High Schools of Long Island and Westchester in 2010-2011.
Please note that these need-based scholarships are only available to families who belong to an affiliated METNY USCJ synagogue.
For an application and more information, please contact Rabbi Charles Savenor or Jack Topal at (212) 533-0800 ormetny@uscj.org. Applications are due on May 5, 2010.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Salute to the Israel Parade is on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Click here to learn more and have your synagogue march!
**METNY is considering a movement marching group.
Is your community interested in participating?
If so, please email Rabbi Charlie Savenor at savenor@uscj.org at your earliest convenience..
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Upcoming Transitions in YOUR Synagogue Leadership
METNY USCJ would like to keep all of your synagogue board members up to date on the METNY programs and information. When your synagogue elects new board members please fill out the Synagogue Leadership form and send back to the METNY office so we can include your leadership on our lists. Please click here for the form.
Please email, fax or mail to metny@uscj.org or fax to 212-533-0400. The form can be mailed to 820 Second Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Furthermore, many of our congregations are currently in search for professional and spiritual leadership. METNY is here to help. Please contact any of our staff with questions. We wish our congregations success in this sacred enterprise.
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