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Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
May 1-2, 2011 / 28 Nisan, 5771
Articles and Resources:
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METNY USY
"More Than Prayer: United Synaoguge Youth movement attracts teens with blend of dancing and davening" by Marla Cohen, Jewish Federation of Rockland County [read the article] *Regional Convention is coming soon. Did you know that over 400 youth have already signed up?! USY Reunion Picnic for USY Alumni 
This fantastic event will take place on Sunday, July 10, 10am to 5pm, at Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, Long Island. Come reconnect with all your past USY friends! [more info]
*There will be several galas to celebrate 60 years of USY! Stay tuned!
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System-wide Collaboration
Remaking the Schechter Network Image
by Uri Cohen, Director of Development,
Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan
 At last month's day school conference in Los Angeles, collaboration was in the air. In this new era of economic austerity, strategic planning, and collaborative use of resources, the 600+ attendees were focused on how to structure things such that we really can accomplish more together than we can apart. This has never been more true, in theory or in practice - particularly at the Tri-State Schechter Consortium, comprised of 11 Schechter schools in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut...[read more]
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Storahtelling and Its Maven Method:
Are You Curious?
A Message from Dru Greenwood, Director, Synergy
Some of you have experienced Storahtelling; others may have heard about it and wonder what it is and what its methodology for enlivening and engaging text study might offer you and your congregants. In preparation for the August launch of a new year-long Big Apple Maven Training for rabbis, cantors and educators of New York synagogues funded by  UJA-Federation, Storahtelling senior trainers will present an introductory session on Storahtelling and its Maven Method at the Wiener Educational Center. In addition, information about applications for the Training will be provided.
Intro to Storahtelling and Maven Training Thursday, May 5, 10:00 - 11:30am
UJA-Federation of NY, 130 East 59th Street, New York (at Lexington Avenue)
Reservations are required; please RSVP to Fern Maraminsky at maraminskyf@ujafedny.org. |
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Dept. of Homeland Security
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
A Message From the JCRC:
- DHS currently expects to release the
 guidance to the state on May 9th. Our friends in Albany are prepared to issue the application process quickly, but the New York State approval process will likely require 1-2 weeks. - The most significant change this coming year is that preference will be given to nonprofit organizations that have not received prior years funding. That doesn't mean that past grantees can not apply. However, they will be at a competitive disadvantage.
- We do not yet know when the applications will be due. We continue to advise you to download the Investment Justification from last year and to begin to prepare answers to those questions ASAP. This year the Investment Justification will be in MS Excel format. You will be able to paste your answers into the new DHS template.
The JCRC webpage will have ongoing guidance. The JCRC plans to hold a webinar on the grant guidance soon after it is released.
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Hidon HaTorah
METNY's Annual Bible Quiz
Sunday, May 1, at JTS
Behatzlacha to the following participating teams this Sunday:
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Bellmore Jewish Center Hebrew School
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale
Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre
Huntington Jewish Center
Merrick Jewish Centre
Midway jewish Center |
North Shore Jewish Center
Oceanside Jewish Center
Pelham Jewish Center
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn Heights
Temple Israel of Great Neck
Temple Israel of South Merrick |
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Each team has a coach and the support of their Hebrew School. We laud the efforts of these schools to provide this exciting learning opportunity.
Thanks in advance to judges: Rabbi Steven Axelman, Josh Foster, Tamar Schwartz, and Marge Wise.
And, of course, yasher koach to Rabbi Moshe Edelman for organizing this year's Hidon.
Stay tuned for the results next week in News! |
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District Happenings
News & Events From Around the METNY District
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Yom HaShoah Events:
Huntington Jewish Center
A memorial service sponsored by the Huntington Jewish Center, Kehillath Shalom Synagogue & Temple Beth El of Huntington. Guest Speaker Al Rosen, liberator of the Dachau Concentration Camp. Sunday, May 1, at 7pm, at the Huntington Jewish Center. [more info]
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Temple Beth El of Bellmore
"Italian Jews of the Holocaust," Guest Speaker Dr. Stanislao Pugliese, Hofstra University - professor of modern European history, Distinguished Professor of Italian and Italian American Studies and a specialist on the Italian anti-fascist Resistance and Italian Jews. Free admission. Sunday, May 1, at 7:30pm, at Temple Beth El of Bellmore. [more info]
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Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills
A commemoration of the Holocaust and Resistance (Yom Hashoah V'Hagevurah) at the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills, Sunday, May 1, at 4pm, at the Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills. The featured speaker is Ms. Lisa Lipkin, a professional storyteller of international renown. Through original stories and recollections, she will explore how her second generation experience has transformed and informed her life, including her decision to live in Amsterdam. For more info, contact Rabbi Moses Birnbaum at ramab18@yahoo.com. |
Temple Beth El of Bellmore Presents: Harry & Eddie: The Birth of Israel
This fascinating and unique play explores the relationship between U.S. President Harry S. Truman and fellow World War I veteran Eddie Jacobson from 1915 to 1948. The performance will be followed by a talk-back session with the cast and director. Thursday, May 19, at 7:30pm. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 at the door For ticket information call 516-781-2650 or email TBEBellmore@gmail.com. Presented in celebration of Yom Ha'Atzmaut ~ Israel Independence Day. [more info]
Temple Beth Sholom of Smithtown Presents A Concert In Memory of Hazzan Shmuel Blasz
"Remember Us Unto Life," זכרנו לחײם, on Thursday, May 5, at 7pm will feature the rediscovered musical compositions of Hazzan Shmuel Blasz who perished in the Holocaust. It will include performances by Cantor Ofer Barnoy, Temple Beth Shalom, Roslyn Heights; Cantor Carol Chesler; Cantor Brian Shamash, South Huntington Jewish Center; Cantor Judy Merrick, Temple Beth Sholom, Smithtown; Cantor Moshe Bear, Dix Hills Jewish Center; and Cantor Deborah Zeitlen, Kehillath Shalom, Cold Spring Harbor. The performance is in honor of the 75th birthday of Rabbi Emeritus Elliott Spar, and is produced by Cantor Judy Merrick, Temple Beth Sholom. [more info]
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METNY on the Road
On Sunday, April 17, Tamar Schwartz and Koach Divisional Director Bruce Varon met about METNY Encampment at the Israel Center of Conservative Judaism in Flushing.
ICCJ President Marilyn Kaufman, Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, USYers, Tamar Schwartz, and KOACH USY Divisional Director, Bruce Varon
On Thursday, April 28, Tamar Schwartz and Eddie Ward, member of the youth commission and former Chazak Division Director, will meet with the parents of the candidates for METNY USY Regional Board. Good luck to all of the candidates!
On Sunday, May 1, Rabbi Edelman, Tamar Schwartz and Yossi Hoffman will lead the Annual METNY Hidon HaTorah.
On Sunday-Monday, May 1-2, Rabbi Savenor will be in San Diego, CA, to facilitate a leadership workshop at Congregation Beth El in La Jolla. He will present with Kathy Elias, Director of Mid-Atlantic District.
On Tuesday, May 3, Rabbi Edelman will meet with Rabbis Rafi Rank, Ian Jacknis, and Melvin Sirner to discuss outreach to intermarried couples and families.
On Thursday, May 5, Rabbi Savenor will attend the "Stand with Us" lecture featuring Alan Dershowitz on "The Case for Israel." 7pm at the Princeton Club. You can attend too. Register by emailing Avip@standwithus.org.
On Thursday, May 5, Rabbi Edelman will meet with Joy Yagman to discuss HAZAK participation.
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Yasher Koach Corner
Yasher Koach to the Solomon Schechter High School of Westchester and Dr. Elliot Spiegel, Head Master, on their receiving a tech grant from the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education (PEJE). See the recent Jewish Week article.
Yasher Koach to Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, spiritual leader of ICCJ in Queens, on her appearance as a panelist on the most recent episode of Rabbis Roundtable on the Jewish Channel. Rabbi David Seth Kirschner of Closter, NJ, also participated.
Yasher Koach to Cantor Nancy Abramson of Park Avenue Synagogue on her appointment as director of the Jewish Theological Seminary's H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music. |
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The METNY Annual Dinner is coming soon!
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Honoring
Rabbi Moshe Edelman, Steve Katz, and Sharon Steinberg!
Monday night, June 6, 2011, 6pm
Park Avenue Synagogue |
Call Rabbi Savenor for more information at 212-533-0800. |
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Shabbat/Holiday Times
Candle lighting:
This week: 7:31pm
This week's Torah portion is
Parashat Kedoshim
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Israel & the Middle East
Fatah and Hamas Agree to Historic Palestinian Reconciliation Deal
(from Haaretz.com)
"Rival groups will form interim government and then move toward setting a date for a general election, four years after their government collapsed when Hamas overran the Gaza Strip..." [read more]
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Masorti Worshippers Attacked in Netanya
Masorti worshippers leaving the Beit Yisrael congregation in Netanya for several Friday nights leading up to Passover were the target of stone-throwing attacks by youths dressed in ultra-Orthodox attire, apparently bent on scaring the congregants into leaving the city. [read the JPost article] For more information, go to masorti.org.
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Lone Soldier Center Provided Hosts for Seder
The Huffington Post reports on the latest from Israel [read the article]. In February, USCJ's Fuchsberg Center partnered with the Lone Solder Center to provide Shabbat meals and housing [read more].
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| Programs and Resources
Jewish Community Study
of New York 2011
Every decade, a comprehensive study of the New York Jewish community is conducted to assess emerging needs in New York, Long Island, and Westchester. It is important to participate if you receive a call from the survey. [more info]
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JBFCS - M'kom Shalom: A Place For Peace This group of JBFCS's New York Jewish Healing Center is designed for Jewish survivors of a close ones' suicide. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. [read more] |
Upcoming Programs
From USCJ & its Affiliates
 Solomon Schechter Awards
Deadline Approaching Soon - May 2nd!! The Solomon Schechter Awards, to be awarded at this year's USCJ Kallah (Biennial) in San Diego. [more info]
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Sage Tales: Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud A Discussion with author Rabbi Burt Visotsky Professor Visotzky (JTS) draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. Wednesday, May 4, 7:30pm, at Kripke 406, JTS. Reserve your space by contacting Hector Guzman at 212-678-8075
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BQLI Region, Women's League for Conservative Judaism's
Spring Conference 2011: May 17 and 18, 2011. Register today! [register for the conference] [purchase a journal ad]
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USCJ Teleconference
Through a Jewish Lens:
The Hows and Whys of Choosing a College, Jewishly
With Rabbi Elyse Winick, Associate Director, KOACH/College Outreach. Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm or 8 pm. To register for this teleseminar click here.
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USCJ Teleconference
Is Your Kehillah in the Relationship Business? Sarah Gladstone, co-founder of Pogstone Inc Thursday, June 2 at 3pm. To register for this teleseminar click here. _______________________
Camp HAZAK 2011 Join us for this exciting week
with your friends from USCJ
HAZAK. [more info]
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about grassroots efforts during WWII.
