tag:www.emjc.org,2012://1 2012-04-30T23:18:04Z Come on in and find out what's going on at EMJC! Movable Type 5.13-en tag:www.emjc.org,2012://1.157 2012-04-30T22:56:30Z 2012-04-30T23:18:04Z

Click here to buy tickets online! East Midwood Jewish Center is proud to present THE FOUNTAINHEADS, live in concert in their only New York City appearance! See the joyous song-and-dance force that the Forward calls "always good for happiness...

Click here to buy tickets online! East Midwood Jewish Center is proud to present THE FOUNTAINHEADS, live in concert in their only New York City appearance! See the joyous song-and-dance force that the Forward calls "always good for happiness in the face of despair." The Fountainheads are a group of young Israeli singers, dancers, and artists - all graduates and students of the progressive Ein Prat Academy for Leadership - who have joined forces to create new artistic content for today's Jewish world. Their work is about creating new expressions of Israeli-Jewish identity and building a strong, diverse, egalitarian community throughout the world. www.foheads.com Doors open at 6:00pm Concert starts at 7:00pm sharp!]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2012://1.158 2012-04-29T04:32:00Z 2012-05-03T04:32:46Z

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Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. Unlocking the Secrets of David Ben-Gurion’s Archives With special guest: Dr. Paula Kabalo Founding Director, International Israel Studies Graduate Program The Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism East Midwood Jewish...

Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 7:30 p.m. Unlocking the Secrets of David Ben-Gurion’s Archives With special guest: Dr. Paula Kabalo Founding Director, International Israel Studies Graduate Program The Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism East Midwood Jewish Center 1625 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY $5 admission for adults / Free admission for students. Refreshments will be served. Dietary laws observed. R.S.V.P. required by February 15, 2012 to Dana Ben-Benyamin at dbenyamin@aabgu.org or 646-452-3702. Dr. Paula Kabalo is the founding director of the International Israel Studies Graduate Program at the Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism. Located on the Sede Boqer campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Institute is home to the Ben-Gurion Archives, the equivalent of a Presidential Library in the United States. The Archives house Ben-Gurion’s extensive collection of personal papers, diaries and letters. Over the years, other important collections have been added from the Israel State Archives, Jabotinsky Archives, Labor Archives and more, providing scholars with a unique window into Israel’s past and the early days of the Zionist movement. American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion's vision, creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University's expertise locally and around the globe. With some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel’s southern desert, BGU is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards are integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev.]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2012://1.153 2012-01-10T14:06:20Z 2012-01-10T14:12:40Z

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Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 8:00pm...

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This is an open call for all of the excellent and creative "latke machers" out there to sign up now for our annual latke "smack down" to be held on December 18th at high noon. Does your special recipe hold...

December 18th at high noon. Does your special recipe hold up? Do you dare compete? All mixing and frying done in our kitchen starting at 8 AM that Sunday. Please let us know if you want to compete, want more info, or just want to help. Thanks, Michael Sucher President East Midwood Jewish Center]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.150 2011-11-11T17:34:30Z 2011-11-11T17:35:32Z

Friday, November 11 - 6pm You are invited to join us for a very different and special kind of Friday night. A chance to mingle and nosh will be available before our evening service. A very musical service will be...

Friday, November 11 - 6pm You are invited to join us for a very different and special kind of Friday night. A chance to mingle and nosh will be available before our evening service. A very musical service will be held in our ballroom "In the Round" led by our Rabbi and Cantor. A light meal will be served afterwards - free. All are welcome to this very exciting and experimental kabbalat shabbat evening. Please try to make it. Shabbat shalom!]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.149 2011-10-29T21:54:12Z 2011-10-29T21:56:28Z

Saturday, November 19th - 7:00PM - $8 ($10 at the door) Click here to order tickets online by credit card! English rock group Pink Floyd's The Wall is one of the most intriguing and imaginative albums in the history of...

Click here to order tickets online by credit card! English rock group Pink Floyd's The Wall is one of the most intriguing and imaginative albums in the history of rock music: a conceptual & complex rock opera that sold over 23 million records in the late 70s and is still as popular as ever! Masterful theatre & brilliant music performed by extraordinary students. Join us!]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.148 2011-10-28T16:49:51Z 2011-10-28T16:51:27Z

What is a Jew? This may seem like a question that has been asked for ages, and has been answered in countless ways. But, I am not asking “who” is a Jew. That is the far easier question. I am...

from Judaism. The Jews we “lose” to assimilation appear to be more a product of “drift” than of choice. Then, “what is a Jew”? What is the essence of that, which we call and recognize as essentially Jewish in a person? What is the “Pintele Yid” – the Jewish spark? (As you may know, a Yud, the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, is unique, in that however much of it you cut off, or remove, the remainder still resembles the original Hebrew letter “Yud”. In that sense, the Yud is what modern mathematics would call a fractal. The Jewish People are like that too. In one Jew, you find a microcosm of all Judaism. In one person, a microcosm of all humanity.) I suspect that one aspect of the essence of a Jew, is his desire to perpetuate those behaviors that we consider God-like, such as honor, mercy, charity, and doing good deeds. We perpetuate a culture that favors these attributes because we are Jewish, and because it is in our essence to do so. After all, the entire Jewish heritage consists of one long series of stories honoring men and women who strove to be better people, and more God-like. What do we do when we strive to be better people, and more God-like? We act honorably in business and in personal relations; we treat people kindly, and not intentionally cause them pain; we act gently with people who are sick, elderly, infirm, or are in mourning; and we find ways in our personal lives to teach others these traits by example, wherever possible. We also give to Jewish causes. We give to Israel, to UJA, to Hadassah, and to large organizations which provide large-scale help. We also give to our synagogue. EMJC is a small organization that provides a spiritual home for our Community; a place to gather and worship every day; a place to bring our children, and teach them by example, how to be a Jew. Sometimes we forget that being Jewish starts in our “home”. Lets remember that East Midwood Jewish Center is our home, and lets support it in as many ways as we can. To support Judaism, we do not have to look far. Here, at EMJC we have classes for children and adults, a raft of activities for all ages, young and old alike, and a facility that more than meets our social, physical and spiritual needs. Your charitable giving to EMJC is the “blood” that keeps Judaism alive and flowing in our part of the world. Please do your part, and know that we are the face of inclusive, egalitarian Judaism in Brooklyn. Through all of our efforts, this wonderful, historic place can have an ongoing, vibrant meaning to many, now and for years to come. Michael Sucher Larry Isaacson Presidents, EMJC]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.147 2011-09-15T12:12:09Z 2011-09-15T12:13:16Z

Through the entire month of Elul, it is customary to recite psalm 27, Adonai ori v’yishi, Adonai is my light and my help, at the end of the morning and evening service. In that psalm, we hear that: Hiding me...

Hiding me in His shrine, safe from peril / God will shelter me beyond the reach of disaster… Though my father and my mother leave me /Adonai will care for me. In these difficult times, this call for help is delegated to our fellow Jews. We have been asked for aid by some of our congregants, and though we are all generous as individuals and families in terms of time and money, we can do more as an institution to satisfy in some small measure the needs that go unmet. To this end, we are creating a special Benevolent Fund that will be funded, in part, by your Kol Nidre donations. We are going to tithe these donations, which mean that 10% of your Kol Nidre contributions will go towards this fund and be allocated for the special needs of our Members and Community. In this way we can satisfy the mitzvah: "I have put away the hallowed things out of my house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all Thy commandment which Thou hast commanded me…" In light of the extraordinary needs of some of our Congregants, and the ongoing and extensive financial demands an institution of our size makes on our resources, we are requesting that you consider increasing your donation this year to the greatest extent possible. Larry Isaacson, President Michael Sucher, President]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.146 2011-04-18T19:03:35Z 2011-04-18T19:03:56Z

On this Festival of Freedom, we at East Midwood Jewish Center wish all of our friends a joyous holiday. From our families to yours, may you enjoy your celebrations and take much pleasure in participating in a tradition going back...

Michael Sucher Larry Isaacson Presidents, East Midwood Jewish Center]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.145 2011-03-24T20:29:48Z 2011-03-24T20:30:33Z

Please join Sisterhood on Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 6:30pm for an interesting presentation by Judith Berman. Her topic will be: A TIMELINE from the time of Abraham until today. 4,000 years in 40 minutes $5.00 per person includes refreshments....

Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 6:30pm for an interesting presentation by Judith Berman. Her topic will be: A TIMELINE from the time of Abraham until today. 4,000 years in 40 minutes $5.00 per person includes refreshments. Please contact the Center office or Susan Lubowitz with your reservation. Looking forward to greeting you. Susan Lubowitz Sharon Resen Sisterhood Co-Presidents]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2010://1.142 2011-02-25T15:18:39Z 2011-02-25T19:05:48Z

writeMailTo("swim","emjc.org"); • 718/285.0405 Parent-Child Aquatics is for infants & toddlers, ages 6 months to 3 years. It’s also for their adult pool partners. Our classes are about having fun with your child, developing comfort in the water, and promoting...

• 718/285.0405 Parent-Child Aquatics is for infants & toddlers, ages 6 months to 3 years. It’s also for their adult pool partners. Our classes are about having fun with your child, developing comfort in the water, and promoting child safety in and around the pool. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of each child. We introduce basic movements through a wide variety of games and water equipment. Our instructors have lots of experience, our water is warm, and we welcome everyone. Second session starting now! Learn more here. Download the mail-in registration form here.]]> tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.144 2011-01-11T15:13:07Z 2011-01-11T15:13:23Z

Due to the impending storm, Sisterhood has cancelled its event, originally scheduled for this Thursday. We trust that Sheila Fishman will join us on another date to demonstrate and speak on modern food preparation and nutrition....

Due to the impending storm, Sisterhood has cancelled its event, originally scheduled for this Thursday. We trust that Sheila Fishman will join us on another date to demonstrate and speak on modern food preparation and nutrition. tag:www.emjc.org,2011://1.143 2011-01-04T01:32:10Z 2011-01-04T01:34:29Z

Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 7:30pm Saul Kaye: a blend of Jewish blues, rock, and reggae. A cross between Muddy Waters and Shlomo Carlebach. Kaye has dipped the Torah into the Delta.... According to j. weekly, "Kaye writes soulful and...

Saturday, January 8, 2011 - 7:30pm Saul Kaye: a blend of Jewish blues, rock, and reggae. A cross between Muddy Waters and Shlomo Carlebach. Kaye has dipped the Torah into the Delta.... According to j. weekly, "Kaye writes soulful and fun music that is as appealing in its accessibility as it is in its versatility." $15 per person $5 kids under 13 Join us!]]>