http://www.emjc.org/ Come on in and find out what's going on at EMJC! en Copyright 2012 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:06:20 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ]]> http://www.emjc.org/2012/01/in_the_voice_of_our_mothers.html http://www.emjc.org/2012/01/in_the_voice_of_our_mothers.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:06:20 -0500 ]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/12/almazal_an_evening_of_judeospa.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/12/almazal_an_evening_of_judeospa.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:51:03 -0500 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]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/12/latkes_on_december_18th_at_emj.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/12/latkes_on_december_18th_at_emj.html Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:49:33 -0500 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!]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/11/111111_we_are_one.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/11/111111_we_are_one.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:34:30 -0500 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!]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/10/a_tribute_to_the_wall.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/10/a_tribute_to_the_wall.html Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:54:12 -0500 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]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/10/presidents_message_november_20.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/10/presidents_message_november_20.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:49:51 -0500 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]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/09/benevolent_fund.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/09/benevolent_fund.html Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:12:09 -0500 Michael Sucher Larry Isaacson Presidents, East Midwood Jewish Center]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/04/passover_wishes_from_emjc.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/04/passover_wishes_from_emjc.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:03:35 -0500 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]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/03/sisterhood_event.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/03/sisterhood_event.html Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:29:48 -0500 • 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.]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/02/swim_class_emjc.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/02/swim_class_emjc.html Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:18:39 -0500 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. http://www.emjc.org/2011/01/sisterhood_event_cancelled.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/01/sisterhood_event_cancelled.html Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:13:07 -0500 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!]]> http://www.emjc.org/2011/01/club_oasis_presents_saul_kaye.html http://www.emjc.org/2011/01/club_oasis_presents_saul_kaye.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:32:10 -0500 Thursday, October 21 - 6:30pm Please join us for a vibrant, colorful, thought-provoking and interactive evening featuring the artwork of our very own EMJC members. View their drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, and graphic design, and listen to the artists discuss their creative processes and what inspired the pieces on exhibit. ]]> http://www.emjc.org/2010/10/sisterhood_art_show.html http://www.emjc.org/2010/10/sisterhood_art_show.html Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:31:12 -0500 Columbus Day - Monday, October 11 - 10:30am Meet at 2866 W. 19th Street @ Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn (The school building for Our Lady of Solace Roman Catholic Church) On the interfaith holiday of Columbus Day, join the Interfaith Committees of EMJC and Our Lady of Refuge RCC for this FREE historic event!]]> http://www.emjc.org/2010/10/free_historic_coney_island_wal.html http://www.emjc.org/2010/10/free_historic_coney_island_wal.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:30:13 -0500 Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30am The seventh day of of Sukkot, 21st day of Tishrei, is known as Hoshana Rabbah ("Great Hoshana/Supplication"). This day is marked by a special synagogue service, the Hoshana Rabbah, in which seven circuits are made by the worshippers with their lulav and etrog, while the congregation recites Hoshanot. Join us at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Rabbi Aaron Pomerantz Beit Hamidrash at the East Midwood Jewish Center.]]> http://www.emjc.org/2010/09/hoshana_rabbah.html http://www.emjc.org/2010/09/hoshana_rabbah.html Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:28:59 -0500