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Leadership Means Good Relationships
By Norman Korowitz, METNY District Chair
 During the past few months as District Chairman, I have noted to the District Council and Advisory Council that "Metny Means Good Relationships". My intention is to create a positive tone and atmosphere that I learned many years ago through USY and Temple Petach Tikvah (TPT) in Brooklyn, namely a positive camaraderie among the District leadership. With our success, we are expanding out reach out to the congregations, their leadership and members in a friendly, meaningful relationship.
Success at the district level will translate to our successful outreach and hopefully purposeful modeling of an essential leadership skill....[read more]
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D'var Torah Videocast on Youtube:
"Leading by Doing, Leading by Resting"
Leadership Lessons From Exodus #10
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Click here to watch the video!
Click here to read a D'var Torah on Parashat Vayakhel by Rabbi Moshe Edelman, METNY Associate Director |
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 Introducing the Chutzpah Awards 2011
At the METNY Synagogue Leadership Conference
 METNY USCJ is looking for "heroes", change agents, and leaders from your congregation/kehillah who have made a difference by tackling challenges old and new with creative and innovative solutions. Coinciding with our Spring Leadership Conference (3/15/11) theme of "Profiles in Chutzpah," we seek submissions of case studies of synagogue leaders who have made a positive impact by:
- thinking outside of the box (even discarding the box itself),
- pushing the envelope,
- and leading with verve and nerve
The purpose of this initiative is to collect case studies of transformative leadership in synagogues. It is our intention to disseminate these case studies as learning opportunities for other synagogue leaders throughout METNY and North America. [more info]
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Newly Appointed Israel Affairs Co-Chairs
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Manny Korman & Nancy F. Kaplan
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Shalom Chaverim. We are the newly appointed Israel Affairs Co-chairs for METNY USCJ.
Through METNY's News You Can Use, we will bring you information about everything Israel - including political, educational, and cultural activities, just to name a few. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please email us at manny1231@mac.com or dr.nkaplan@gmail.com [read more]
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Purim is approaching...
...Time to save $$ on Hamantashen! (No Joke)
Purim is just around the corner! METNY USCJ and Reisman's Bakery are proud to offer a special discount for METNY synagogues on discounted Hamantashen. Please call 718-331-1975 or visit reismansbakery.com. |
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Jewish Youth Directors Association Conference
By Tamar Schwartz, Director of Youth Activities
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Jewish Youth Directors Association (JYDA) Conference in New Orleans. Together with twenty-one other youth directors and advisors from across the country, we shared our experiences, troubles, triumphs and visions for the future of our Jewish youth.
One of the highlights was that the group took part in Habitat for Humanity, where we dug into the ground to create the foundation of a house being built on Olive Street. We learned about Hurricane Katrina and its devastating effects on the Jewish community... [read more] |
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District Happenings
News & Events From Around the METNY District
Asher Naim at Orangetown Jewish Center
Israeli Ambassador Asher Naim will be speaking on "The Middle East Conflict" at the Orangetown Jewish Center. The event will take place on Sunday, February 27, at 12 noon. Tickets are $18/person; RSVP to lrosenbergmd@yahoo.com. or gmd@yahoo.com. [more info]
Oklahoma! at Huntington Jewish Center
 Huntington Jewish Center Park Avenue Players present Oklahoma! - the timeless musical classic by Rodgers and Hammerstein, on Saturdays, March 5 &12 at 8 pm and Sundays, March 6 &13 at 3 pm. $18 general admission, $10 children 5 and under. Premium and patron seats $25/$50. For tickets and more information, please call 631-427-6513 ext.10, or 631-697-3367, or log onto hjcny.org/hjcs-oklahoma. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the performancea.
Comedy Night at Temple Israel of Great Neck
Temple Israel of Great Neck is hosting a comedy night, featuring comedians Dan Wilson, Dan Naturman, and Jim David, on Saturday night, March 12 at 8:30pm. Tickets are $60 if reserved by March 1, $65 March 1-9. For more info, call 516-482-7800.
Shani Rozanes at Temple Israel of South Merrick
Temple Israel of South Merrick is hosting Shani Rozanes, a press officer at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, on Sunday, March 13 at 9:30am. Breakfast to follow. The topic will be, "The Momentous happenings in Egypt and the Middle East." For more info, contact the synagogue at 516-378-1963, or tisomerrick@aol.com.
Responding to Anti-Israel Bias on College Campuses at HERJC
A program for High School Seniors and Juniors and their parents presented by Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre and CAMERA.
- Learn how to counter misinformation in campus classes and media that seek to delegitimize Israel.
- Be prepared to respond to Pro-Palestinian student groups and anti-Israel campus activism.
Sunday, March 13, 2011, 10:00am - 11:30am. [more info]
Concert at Merrick Jewish Centre
Merrick Jewish Centre's singing sensation Cantor Ethan Leifer is playing his 5th concert at the Merrick Jewish Centre on Sunday Night March 13th, backed up by a full band. [more info]
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METNY on the Road
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, Rabbi Charles Savenor faciliated a session at on change management at East Meadow Jewish Center for their long-range planning committee. Yasher koach to Rabbi Ronald Androphy; President Mark Bernstein; and Harold Krangle, long range committee chair, for hosting an invigorating discussion.
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Strategic Planning Vetting Session
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Rabbi Wernick at Temple Israel Center,
White Plains, NY |
On Tuesday, February 22, the METNY staff joined over 70 METNY synagogue leaders at Temple Israel Center, White Plains, for the USCJ Strategic Plan presentation by Rabbi Steven Wernick, CEO, USCJ, Richard Skolnik, USCJ President, and Ned Gladstein, member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Thanks to our hosts!
On Wednesday, February 23, Rabbi Savenor and Rabbi Edelman met at with METNY rabbis and Rabbi Wernick about the USCJ Strategic Plan at USCJ headquarters at 820 Second Avenue.
 On Sunday, February 20, Rabbi Edelman davened with the minyan of Bayswater Jewish Center, Far Rockaway, including president Enid Glabman, Rabbi Eliyahu Wanunu, and ritual vice president Amy Ashe. (see photo, right) On Monday, February 28, Rabbi Savenor will be at Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre to meet with their board.
On Tuesday, March 1, Rabbi Savenor will meet with the board of Commack Jewish Center. |
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Yasher Koach Corner
Yasher Koach to Rabbi Paulette and Jeremy Posner on the birth of their son, Yitzhak Natan (Isaac Nathan). Rabbi Posner is the former METNY Director of Education.
Yasher Koach to 5 of our USYers who were chosen to represent METNY on the USY Chalutzim Seminar in Israel, Feb. 16-27, 2011: Mellisa Goldsman, Amiel Kurland, Stephanie Nelson, Hannah Roth, and Missy Zedek.
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Yasher Koach to New City Jewish Center's Rabbi Jeremy Ruberg on his instrumental role in starting the a cappella group, Trey Caley. Yasher Koach also to the four members of the group, Ami Kurland, Josh Becker, Meir Berkman, and Noah Singer on a great performance at the Jewish Performing Arts Festival. Read an article in the Solomon Schechter Westchester's newspaper, "The Lion's Roar," about the foursome (page 6).
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Looking Ahead...
Programs and Events from USCJ and its Movement Affiliates
 The Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies at JTS presents, "GenNext: Religious Leadership 40 and Under," A panel discussion on religious leadership in the next generation. The event takes place on Monday, February 28, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required. RSVP online at www.jtsa.edu/gennext or call (212) 280-6093.
 The Rabbinical Assembly (RA), in cooperation with The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), is again offering a course for physicians this May, entitled "Brit Kodesh, A Sacred Covenant: A Conference on Brit Milah." Qualified physicians and health care practitioners who are clinically trained and highly experienced in medical circumcision, and who are practicing Conservative Jews, can apply with the recommendation of their rabbis and the approval of their local RA regions. [more info]
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METNY Synagogue Leadership Conference
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
You've heard of the Oscars -- come join us at the upcoming METNY Spring Leadership Conference, and you could...
See info above
It will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism in Flushing, NY. The convention's theme, "Profiles in Chutzpah," will present "out of the box thinking" that leaders can utilize to enhance and inspire their kehillot, congregations. The registration fee for the conference is $18, which covers dinner, sessions and materials. The registration deadline is Tuesday, March 7th. [more info]
Be on the lookout tomorrow morning for young leadership scholarships to the conference!
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Israel & the Middle East
Free Gilad Shalit
To support the campaign for Gilad Shalit's freedom, please visit www.meetgilad.com, a new initiative recently established by the Israeli Embassy.
Fuchsberg Center
There is always a lot happening at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center. [more info]
Ma'alot Grant The application deadline is Tomorrow! Apply Today! |
Programs & Resources
Solomon Schechter Awards
Applications are due on Monday, May 2, 2011. [more info]
The PJ Library
A great opportunity for METNY Synagogues. [more info]
JDeal: Groupon for Jews From delicious cuisine to fancy shmancy hotels to the best seats in the house, JDeal offers great deals every day. Check out today's deal!
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Hear What They're Saying About "News"
"News you can see! Great re-design."
- Kim Schweitzer, Executive Director, Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove "I like the new 'News You Can Use'. It's clean, clear and informative. Keep up the good work!"
- Ben Lewis, Director of Congregational Learning, New City Jewish Center |
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