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Shabbat Candle Lighting Times for New York
Candle Lighting: 4:34pm
Torah Portion:
Parashat Beshalach
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Shabbat Shalom!
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 Check out the new leadership bibliography on the METNY site for great gift ideas!
Just added:
Open Leadership
by Charlene Li
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Today's Israel is out for Fall 2010. Click here to share it with fellow congregants family and friends. You'll find subjects of interest, from two articles about Lone Soldiers, to NATIV , to Nefesh B'Nefesh, to information about USCJ's exciting May 2011 Mission to Israel, to articles about Israel and more.
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Click here to read A D'var Torah on Parashat Beshalach by Rabbi Charles Savenor, METNY District Director
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Tu B'Shevat
Be on the lookout tomorrow for a special Tu B'shevat themed email from METNY. It will include the world premiere of "METNY USCJ's Extra Special Tu B'Shevat" Video!
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Save the date!
METNY Spring Leadership Conference
March 15, 2011 @ ICCJ in Queens
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Kindle Contest - Don't Be Left Out!
Send in your Synagogue Leadership Form, and your synagogue will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a Kindle! What a great addition to your synagogue library.
We've extended the deadline until Monday, January 17th. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, January 18th.
38 Synagogues have already sent in their Synagogue Leadership Forms. Don't be left out!
Click here to download the form
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Artists Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Join the JCC for our annual presentation of powerful work by artists whose vision coincides with King's voice for justice, peace and civil rights. The evening will be emceed by Ruth Messinger, with a keynote address by Rev. Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook. CLICK HERE for more info.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICECLICK HERE for information about the volunteer programs held at the JCC from 10 am to 2 pm, in honor of the Day of Service.
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Northwestern University
February 24 - February 27, 2011
KOACH, the college program of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, invites you to the Twenty-first Annual KOACH Kallah, February 24-February 27, 2011 at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
Students from campuses throughout North America will come together for a weekend of learning, sharing and friendship. Prof Louis Newman of Carleton College, will be our scholar-in-residence on the theme of Our Values, Our Dollars: Judaism and the Starving College Student. Practical skills workshops, an update on Israel and a phenomenal Shabbat will round out the program. There will be time to meet in small groups and network with students from across the continent.
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METNY Movies with Abe
Barney's Version
Paul Giamatti stars in the new film "Barney's Version," the adaptation of the late Mordecai Richler's novel, as the thrice-married Barney Panofksy. When I asked him if he had ever been to a Jewish wedding, Giamatti said he himself had a Jewish wedding, but it was a "low-key, hippie affair with no hora." Costar Minnie Driver, who plays his second wife, said she worked with the JCC of Montreal to help her convincingly portray a Canadian Jewish woman. Read the full review of the film here. "Barney's Version" opens in New York City this Friday.
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The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and Jvillage Network
are proud to present a webinar:
Bringing Your Synagogue Website into the 58th Century In this webinar, Jvillage president Mike Kanarick will share insider tips and tricks for transforming your synagogue website from informational to interactive. You will take away learning that will allow you to get your community participating, volunteering, fundraising and more!
Thursday, January 27, 2011; 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. EST
To register for the webinar, click here.
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Yasher Koach Corner
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Yasher Koach to USCJ International President Richard Skolnik, who won the International USY Alumnus of the Year Award. Richard is a member of Bellmore JC.
Mazel Tov to Ian Wald, the new president of Bellmore JC, and to Scott Cohen, their Immediate Past President. |
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METNY on the Road
On Thursday, January 6, 2011, Dr. Elissa Kaplan, lead educator for the PaRDeS Yaakov program, facilitated the workshop, Possibilities for Pesach: Four Questions for the religious school faculty, led by Ana Turkienicz , at the Pelham Jewish Center Religious School in Pelham, NY. Pictured here are Ana, Elissa and teachers pointing to teacher generated "great ideas" for teaching Pesach. Also pictured are Ana and the faculty writing their personal comments about different Pesach themes.
On Sunday, January 9, 2011, Dr. Elissa Kaplan, lead educator for the PaRDeS Yaakov program, facilitated the workshop, How Do I Know What They Know? Assessment Religious School Style for the religious school faculty, led by Rabbi Hillel Skolnik , at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center Religious School in Roslyn, NY. Pictured here are Hillel, Elissa and teachers pointing to their ideas about active assessment. Also pictured are Hillel and Elissa reflecting on the workshop.
On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, Rabbi Charles Savenor, METNY District Director, Jeff Shlefstein and Ross Abelow (METNY District Council officers) met with Len Weinstein about USY 60th and METNY USY Alumni. Save the date: July 10, 2011, for a METNY USY Alumni Picnic. |
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Please click here to learn more about the upcoming Sulam 38 and Sulam 39. |
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JStreet's Amy Spitalnick @ Pelham JC
For more info, click here
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 The Solomon Schechter Awards Program
The Solomon Schechter Awards reward extraordinary characteristics and certain unusual and outstanding aspects or achievements that go beyond the expected norms. Award winners deserve recognition for the originality and quality of their programs, for their presentations and achievements. We congratulate them, as well as the many other synagogues that continually strive for excellence. The selection process is not an easy one, and we applaud the efforts of all who submitted entries to the program.
Applications are due on Monday, May 2, 2011. To find out more click HERE. |
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Staff Spotlights: Support Staff
Sloane Rosenberg, METNY Executive Assistant
Originally from Boca Raton, FL, Sloane is an avid bowler and kickballer. According to her grandmother, she often has a lot of Chutzpah.
Yossi Hoffman, METNY Administrative Assistant
Originally from Nyack, NY, Yossi has had a blast in these first three months at METNY USCJ! Yossi loves to sing, and his a cappella group, Avir, will singing on Saturday night, Jan. 22. Click here for more info.
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Do we know who's who in your congregation?
METNY USCJ would like to keep all of your synagogue board members up to date on 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 for 2010-11.Please email, fax or mail to metny@uscj.orgor 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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