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 METNY Synagogue Leadership Conference
Join the over 120 registered participants!
The conference will be held this 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.
Download the Registration Form or call us at 212-533-0800
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Breaking News!
Revised Strategic Plan Released
The planning commission has read, taken in serious consideration, debated, and been moved by the outpouring of responses to the draft strategic plan. Here are the comments posted on the USCJ website; the Board will vote on the strategic plan on March 13.
Here are:
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METNY Scholar in Residence Program
With Dr. Joshua Kulp, Co-Founder, Conservative Yeshiva
 The METNY district of United Synagogue is pleased to announce that Dr. Josh Kulp will serve as a scholar in residence in our area from Friday, March 4th through Shabbat, March 12th, 2011. Dr. Josh Kulp is co-founder of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem and the author of The Schechter Haggadah: Art, History and Commentary (Schechter Press, 2008)... [read more]
The program continues this week at First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill tonight and Kane Street Synagogue this Shabbat. Take a look at the schedule for more details. |
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Special Announcement!
The METNY Annual Dinner
The METNY Annual Dinner will be held on Monday night, June 6 at Park Avenue Synagogue. This event will be chaired by Deanna Miller.
We are delighted to announce that our honorees will be:
- Steve Katz
- Rabbi Moshe Edelman
- Sharon Steinberg
More info coming soon!
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District Happenings
News & Events From Around the METNY District
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]
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.
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METNY on the Road
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From left to right:
Rabbi Gordon Yaffe & President Steve Aronowitz of Little Neck Jewish Center
Rabbi Michael Klayman & President Marc Eiseman of Lake Success Jewish Center
Dr. Josh Kulp; Janet Tobin, President of MERCAZ USA; and Rabbi Edelman.
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Beginning on Sunday morning, March 6, at North Shore Jewish Center, Rabbi Edelman attended a variety of Dr. Josh Kulp's sessions throughout the week. [see article, above]
On Sunday, March 6, Tamar Schwartz met with the METNY USY Regional Board at East Northport Jewish Center.
On Wednesday, March 9, District Chair Norman Korowitz led a METNY District Council board meeting.
This evening, Mindy Liebman, Youth Commission Chair, Norman Korowitz, and Tamar Schwartz will be leading a Youth Commission Meeting.
This weekend, Rabbi Savenor and Rabbi Edelman will be at USCJ Board Meetings, where the revised Strategic Plan will be voted on.
On Monday, March 14, Rabbi Edelman will visit Dix Hills Jewish Center with HAZAK co-chairs Carol Turoff and Jeff Horowitz.
On Tuesday, March 15, the METNY staff will be at the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism for the METNY Synagogue Leadership Conference: "Profiles in Chutzpah" [see article, above]
On Wednesday, March 16, Rabbi Savenor will visit Shelter Rock Jewish Center to meet with their board.
Also on Wednesday, March 16, Rabbi Edelman will meet with the leadership of Jericho Jewish Center.
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Yasher Koach Corner
Yasher Koach to everyone who participated in the METNY Scholar in Residence program:
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Congregation Habonim
Dix Hills Jewish Center
First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill
Jericho Jewish Center
Kane Street Synagogue
Lake Success Jewish Center
Little Neck Jewish Center
Merrick Jewish Centre
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North Shore Jewish Center,
Port Jefferson Station
Plainview Jewish Center
Rabbinical Assembly of
Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens counties
Shelter Rock Jewish Center
Temple B'nai Sholom, Rockville Centre
Temple Beth Beth Shalom of Mahopac
Temple Beth El of Bellmore
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Yasher Koach, also, to Dr. Joshua Kulp and Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb for sharing their teaching with us!
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Shabbat Times
Candle lighting:
5:40pm
This week's Torah portion is
Parashat Vayikra
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Israel & the Middle East
Stand With Us: BIG
On March 30, be a part of the Buy Israeli Goods day. [more info]
Israel Peace Week
Pro-Israel students across the US and Canada have launched a powerful and innovative campaign to communicate important messages about Israel's efforts for peace. [more info]
Tools for Defending Israel
When does criticism of Israel become antisemitic? A video featuring Roz Rothstein of Stand With Us grapples with that question. Watch the video!
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Programs & Resources
Project Reconnect: Kol Dichfin
Kol Dichfin 2011 will once again ensure that college students, unaffiliated young adults and movement alumni have a place to go for Passover Seder.
Add your congregation to the list by clicking here.
UJA-Federation Workshops Wiener Educational Center workshops for professional development - Spring 2011 [more info]
FJMC: Shoah Yellow Candles
Every home should be given the opportunity to "Light a Candle and Preserve a Memory."
[more info]
USCJ Leadership News
The Spring issue of Leadership News was just released! Read the Newsletter
New Directors of Education Institute
This three-day institute and yearlong coaching program will be held from Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23
[more info]
Melton Book Fair at JTS
The Melton Research Center is having a MAJOR sale of Melton books in the JTS lobby on Tuesday, March 29 from 10am to 4pm. [more info]
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