The METNY District of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Conservative Yeshiva Summer 2013 Program

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:13:08 +0000

The Conservative Yeshiva Summer Program offers the opportunity for intensive Hebrew and Jewish text study in a dynamic learning community. Participants can learn full days or give back to the Jerusalem community by volunteering half-day (mornings or afternoons) with an Israeli non-profit organization, while also studying half-day at the Conservative Yeshiva.

Session I: June 23 – July 11, 2013
Session II: July 14 – August 1, 2013

(Sessions will not be repetitive)

The Conservative Yeshiva Summer Program includes:

Five levels of Hebrew Ulpan or Talmud intensive each morning
Afternoon classes in Rabbinic Texts, Tanach, Tefillah, & Halacha
A chance to be part of a diverse learning community
Three volunteer tracks: education, caring for the community, organizational development

Beginning and advanced students are welcome. Conservative Yeshiva summer students range in age from 18-80!

Scholarships are available for New York residents under age 30 – applying by March 1stwill improve chances of receiving one!

For more information or to apply: www.ConservativeYeshiva.org or yeshiva@uscj.org.

Dr. Daniel Gordis Lecture @ Temple Sholom, Greenwich CT

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:40:39 +0000

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Food Stamp Challenge

squires@uscj.org — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:03:28 +0000

As the High Holidays approach – a time of introspection and meaningful reflection – rabbis and cantors will join together and for one week live on the average food stamp allotment of $31.50, or just $1.50 per meal. The Food Stamp Challenge helps us gain an understanding of the challenges that millions of Americans go through every day. Please join us and make a contribution to sponsor some of the rabbis and cantors that are leading this effort to demand that hunger be stopped in America.

Hazon New York Bike Ride

squires@uscj.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:53:25 +0000

Temple Beth Shalom in Mahopac is hosting an Open House on August 16 at 6pm. They are also at “pit stop” location for the Hazon New York Bike Ride on September 3. For more information on either event, please contact Rabbi Eytan Hammerman at 845-628-6133 or visit www.TBSMahopac.org…

Prayer books available

squires@uscj.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:50:39 +0000

Kane Street Synagogue, in Brooklyn, NY, has High Holiday and Shabbat prayer books to donate. If your congregation or school is interested in learning more about what is available, please contact Adam Pomerantz from Kane Street Synagogue. You can reach him by phone at 212-352-9395, or e-mail at apom@verizon.net…

USCJ Book and Media Center

squires@uscj.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:48:12 +0000

Are you ready for 5773? USCJ Book and Media is! Ready to ship is Luah 5773, with larger type, bolder calendar dates, and more. New this year is a 3-volume softcover pulpit version of Mahzor Lev Shalem. And it’s time to shake, rattle, and roll, so please get your lulav and etrog orders in by September 7th! Order online at uscj.org/booksvc or call 800-594-5617.

Brooklyn Cyclones Jewish Heritage Night

squires@uscj.org — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:43:42 +0000

The Brooklyn Cyclones, the NY Mets minor league baseball team in Coney Island, is hosting a Jewish Heritage Night on Sunday, August 5 at 5pm. See here for more information.…

Leadership Update – From Our President

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:47:14 +0000

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Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Shmuel (Richie) Lewis, Rosh Yeshiva, Conservative Yeshiva – March 16-24, 2012

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:46:22 +0000

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Hidon HaTorah: May 6th, 2012 – Sixth Grade Bible Contest at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:45:02 +0000

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