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METNY District's
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Conference On Synagogue Education
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The Salute to the Israel Parade is on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Rain or shine..
This year the celebration and parade will mark the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel. The METNY District of United Synagogue, which is made up of over 100 congregations, has always had an impressive contingent at the Annual Salute to Israel Day Parade. We hope you will participate and bring your members, friends and family.
METNY will be marching with our regional USY group. Details are below:
- Our assembly time is 1:30 p.m.
- We will meet at West 54TH Street between 5th and 6th Ave.
- The parade ends at 74TH Street
Come hear METNY Board Member, Stanley Hochhauser of Bellmore JC, blow the shofar down the parade route. He has been leading the way with the shofar for over a decade. Please be in touch with any questions. We can be reached at metny@uscj.org or 212-533-0800. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the Salute to Israel parade on May 23rd! B'shalom,
Jeffry Horowitz Sharon Steinberg METNY Israel Affairs Chairman METNY President P.S. - USCJ has an Israel Affairs Committee with hundreds of congregations represented. If you have not submitted the name of your congregation's chairperson, please do so at this time. You can send your information to Jeff Horowitz at jeffry.horowitz@verizon.net.
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Bone Marrow Registry Drive for Ramah Parent, Matt Fenster
Jennifer & Matt Fenster |
The Fensters, a deeply committed Ramah family, need your help. Matt, Jennifer, and their four children spend summers at Ramah Berkshires and Nyack. He has worked endlessly to help his community in Riverdale, NY, and beyond.
Matt was recently diagnosed with AML, acute myelogenous leukemia. He needs a bone marrow transplant to save his life and we are desperately searching for a marrow match for Matt. His family and friends are now calling on the Ramah community to assist in this time of need.
There are two opportunities to register as a potential bone marrow donor:
- Sunday, May 23 at the Salute to Israel Parade.
These drives are coordinated by the Gift of Life Foundation. Registration involves a simple cheek swab (adults age 18-60).
You can also make a contribution to the Matt Fenster Donor Circle to defray the costs of processing of the donor kits. Each donor kit costs $54 to process. The more kits collected and paid for, the better chance we will have of finding a bone marrow match for Matt.
More information about this effort, including how to make a contribution can be found at www.mattfenstercircle.org.
If you have already been tested, please consider donating $54 to cover the cost of someone else's test.
For more information or to volunteer to assist with this effort, please contact info@mattfenstercircle.org.
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On Monday, May 17th, METNY United Synagogue convened the second seminar on the theme of preparing and "Conducting a successful High Holy Day Appeal". Representatives from Congregation Habonim in Manhattan, the North Shore Jewish Center in Port Jefferson, the Orangetown Jewish Center, Agudas Israel in Newburgh, and Congregation Sons of Israel in Nyack met to hear Rabbi Aubrey Glazer and President Karen Goldstick of the JCC of Harrison describe their successful efforts this past year.
Ms. Goldstick explained how she utilized her speech to galvanize support. Her speech which marked the first time in the JCCH's 50-year history that such an effort to engage the congregation's tzedakah contribution was attempted. Karen explained that the synagogue's board enthusiastically endorsed the campaign designed to bridge the financial deficit. Her theme focused on Jewish continuity and the synagogue's central place in sustaining Judaism. The planning and follow-up added to the success of their campaign.
Rabbi Glazer followed by showing how his Kol Nidre drasha complemented the message and efforts of the president. He used three of the Yom Kippur "Al Het" - hardening of heart, confusion of heart, and scheming heart as his text and the need to repair our hearts, repair our marriages, and repair our relationship to the synagogue as his context. An incredible sermon for each attendee to hear. We heartily endorse this coordinated approach.
The group discus sion with Karen and Rabbi Glazer opened an exciting exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices. Ideas that work include:
- giving your gift of last year plus 10%
- sending out pre-appeal letters
- involving the board to make calls wishing a Shana Tova and not asking for a commitment at the first call
- members of the board making a personal donation before calling congregants
- distributing envelopes as members arrived
- donate time if you cannot donate dollars
- and recognition by name in the bulletin were among the recommendations.
The May 17th program followed a similar evening at the Dix Hills Jewish Center on May 13, highlighted by a presentation by Lee Grebstein, DHJC campaign chairman.
The Leadership Series is coordinated by Norman Korowitz , METNY Executive VP and Rabbi Moshe Edelman, METNY Associate Director.
For more information, contact Rabbi Moshe Edelman at (212) 533-0800 or edelman@uscj.org. |
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Summer at Camp Ramah!
Ramah 2010 Overnight Campership Incentive Program
If it's your first summer at Jewish overnight camp, register today for a Ramah camp and you will be eligible for a $1000 discount off summer 2010 tuition and, in some areas, $750 off for summer 2011.* Click here to find out how you can take advantage of this special offer, or contact the National Ramah office at info@campramah.org or (212) 678-8881. *Exact program details vary by region.
For more information about the Ramah camps, visit www.campramah.org.
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Yasher Koach Corner
Yasher Koach to Rabbi Irwin Huberman on his installation at Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove.
Yasher koach to the seventh-grade students who were inducted into METNY's Keter Torah Honor Society. This award is presented to congregational school students at the end of the seventh grade who demonstrated the highest standards of achievement, and who have exhibited commendable performance at least four out of the last five years of religious school. Ceremonies were held at Temple B'nai Sholom in Rockville Centre and at the Dix Hills Jewish Center, where these students' families and friends supported and cheered years of effort and dedication. Students from the following schools were inducted at the ceremonies:
Bellmore Jewish Center
Dix Hills Jewish Center
East Meadow Jewish Center
Feld-Rosenbaum Religious School
Midway Jewish Center
North Shore Jewish Center
Plainview Jewish Center
Temple B'nai Sholom, Rockville Centre
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn
Temple Beth Israel, Port Washington
Temple Hillel
Temple Israel of South Merrick
We salute these schools, their students, their teachers and principals, and these students' families. The pride families took in their students' accomplishments was palpable, and it was clear that Jewish education will continue to be a priority for these students.
Several students from around the district also received the Akiba Award at the same ceremonies. The Akiba Award goes to one student from each school, a student who has gone beyond their school's requirements, working diligently to achieve a "personal best" in Judaic studies, community service, and leadership.
Mazal tov to all the honorees!
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Mazal Tov to the 2010-2011 METNY USY Executive Board!
President: Sivan Rinat - H2I (Hillcrest JC, Hollis Hills JC, Israel Center of Conservative Judaism)
Israel Affairs: Elan Weinberger - New City JC
Rel/Ed: Rachel Samuels - Shelter Rock JC
SATO: Michael Fingerman - BEAST (Bellmore JC, East Meadow JC, Temple Beth El)
Mem/Kad: Rachel Tallis - Farmingdale/Wantagh
Comm: Julia Liebergall - Orangetown JC
Chazak President: Danielle Hauser - BEAST (Bellmore JC, East Meadow JC, Temple Beth El)
Kiryah President: Anna Bessendorf - Town & Village
Koach President: Marisa Kelly - Orangetown JC
Rakevet President: Rafi Chesler - Huntington JC
Mazel to Forest Hills JC on being awarded METNY USY Chapter of the Year. Special recognition goes to Sara Werner, youth director, and Lauren Cimbol, chapter president.
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For more information, contact Naomi Freedman at naomif@jafi.org or visit www.jewishagency.org/naexpo.
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Eleventh Annual New Directors of Education Institute 2010
Sponsored by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Join other new educational leaders for an enriching and inspirational
three days at the beautiful Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center,
5425 Mt. Gilead Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136.
This three-day institute and yearlong coaching program will begin on
Tuesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. and conclude on Thursday, June 25, at 4
p.m.
The institute is designed for new directors of education who have
less than three years of experience.Participants will complete the
institute with many tools and will understand the meaning and
importance of becoming an educational leader.
Registration is due by June 2. The cost is $450 for a shared room or $500 single
occupancy (while the supply of single rooms lasts). Costs include room
and all meals, a director's manual on CD, and plenty of helpful
materials. USCJ largely underwrites the costs for the institute and the full year of mentorship.
For more information and to download the brochure and application, click here.
Questions? Call Susan Wyner, United Synagogue's consultant for synagogue education at (440) 473-3165 or email wyner@uscj.org.
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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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