East Midwood Jewish Center

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MESSAGE FROM RABBI SAM LEVINE

Welcome to East Midwood Jewish Center.

One of my central beliefs is that in these difficult and trying times the best thing we can do for ourselves and for one another is to be together, in community.

As Jews, as American Jews, as Brooklyn Jews, we share a common cultural language and heritage. When we come together, we create a safe space, whether in moments of joy and excitement or sadness and anxiety. Through prayer and study, we take our place in the ancient chain of tradition and debate that our ancestors passed down to us. Through celebration and camaraderie, we derive strength in supporting and being supported.

At the same time, being in community with others means recognizing that there are many voices around the table. Together, by delving deeply into the issues that confront us, we can ask questions and question answers in the pursuit of truth and a deeper understanding of the matters of the day. EMJC is a home for seekers, and we welcome everybody.

Please come and join us for a Shabbat or holiday service, a class, a discussion, or any event that meets your needs for community. We all strengthen one another, and I know there is a place for you here.

L’hitra’ot – I hope to see you soon.

Rabbi Sam Levine

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Youth

WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

NightShul: Living with Mayor Mamdani

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:30pHybrid Event: Grand Ballroom + Zoom If the polls are correct, barring any last-minute shake-ups, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. The race has gained national attention, much of it breathless at the prospect of a democratic socialist mayor, and a Muslim one at that, running the country’s largest city. The Jewish community has had its own set of concerns at the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. If he is elected, he will be the first non-Zionist in that position in the modern era. His stances on Israel and Zionism have caused much hand-wringing among a large swath of the Jewish population. And at a time of increasing antisemitism in the city and around the world, it’s no surprise that people are jittery. Join us next Wednesday for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion with three celebrated and trusted in-house EMJC journalists. David Firestone, Alyssa Katz, and Ed Rothstein will walk us through their takes on a Mamdani mayoralty – what it means for the NY Jewish community, and, pulling back the lens, what it means for this transitional moment in the history of Israel-diaspora relations. This promises to be a fascinating deep-dive on a defining moment in our city’s history and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers.

ThursdayThu, 30 OctOctober, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Oct 30th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

ThursdayThu, 6 NovNovember, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Nov 6th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Shabbat-a-BimBom

Friday, Nov 7th 6:30p to 9:00pPlease join us for our monthly Friday evening young families celebration of Shabbat. Rabbi Sam leads a lively kid-centered musical service that's followed by a collaborative dinner. We get the pizzas; families bring their dairy or parve contributions. These are strictly dairy and vegetarian meals with hechshered and non-hechshered choices. We're looking forward to seeing you! Know a family who'd enjoy BimBom? Invite them! RSVP to audrey@emjc.org no later than 7:00 pm Thursday before the event

ThursdayThu, 13 NovNovember, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Nov 13th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

NightShul: Living with Mayor Mamdani

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:30pHybrid Event: Grand Ballroom + Zoom If the polls are correct, barring any last-minute shake-ups, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. The race has gained national attention, much of it breathless at the prospect of a democratic socialist mayor, and a Muslim one at that, running the country’s largest city. The Jewish community has had its own set of concerns at the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. If he is elected, he will be the first non-Zionist in that position in the modern era. His stances on Israel and Zionism have caused much hand-wringing among a large swath of the Jewish population. And at a time of increasing antisemitism in the city and around the world, it’s no surprise that people are jittery. Join us next Wednesday for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion with three celebrated and trusted in-house EMJC journalists. David Firestone, Alyssa Katz, and Ed Rothstein will walk us through their takes on a Mamdani mayoralty – what it means for the NY Jewish community, and, pulling back the lens, what it means for this transitional moment in the history of Israel-diaspora relations. This promises to be a fascinating deep-dive on a defining moment in our city’s history and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers.

WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

NightShul: Living with Mayor Mamdani

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:30pHybrid Event: Grand Ballroom + Zoom If the polls are correct, barring any last-minute shake-ups, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. The race has gained national attention, much of it breathless at the prospect of a democratic socialist mayor, and a Muslim one at that, running the country’s largest city. The Jewish community has had its own set of concerns at the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. If he is elected, he will be the first non-Zionist in that position in the modern era. His stances on Israel and Zionism have caused much hand-wringing among a large swath of the Jewish population. And at a time of increasing antisemitism in the city and around the world, it’s no surprise that people are jittery. Join us next Wednesday for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion with three celebrated and trusted in-house EMJC journalists. David Firestone, Alyssa Katz, and Ed Rothstein will walk us through their takes on a Mamdani mayoralty – what it means for the NY Jewish community, and, pulling back the lens, what it means for this transitional moment in the history of Israel-diaspora relations. This promises to be a fascinating deep-dive on a defining moment in our city’s history and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers.

WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

NightShul: Living with Mayor Mamdani

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:30pHybrid Event: Grand Ballroom + Zoom If the polls are correct, barring any last-minute shake-ups, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. The race has gained national attention, much of it breathless at the prospect of a democratic socialist mayor, and a Muslim one at that, running the country’s largest city. The Jewish community has had its own set of concerns at the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. If he is elected, he will be the first non-Zionist in that position in the modern era. His stances on Israel and Zionism have caused much hand-wringing among a large swath of the Jewish population. And at a time of increasing antisemitism in the city and around the world, it’s no surprise that people are jittery. Join us next Wednesday for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion with three celebrated and trusted in-house EMJC journalists. David Firestone, Alyssa Katz, and Ed Rothstein will walk us through their takes on a Mamdani mayoralty – what it means for the NY Jewish community, and, pulling back the lens, what it means for this transitional moment in the history of Israel-diaspora relations. This promises to be a fascinating deep-dive on a defining moment in our city’s history and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers.

ThursdayThu, 30 OctOctober, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Oct 30th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

ThursdayThu, 6 NovNovember, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Nov 6th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

ThursdayThu, 13 NovNovember, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Nov 13th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

ThursdayThu, 20 NovNovember, 2025

Parashat Hashavu’a The Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Thursday, Nov 20th 10:30a to 11:30aPlease join Rabbi Sam via Zoom for an enjoyable and educational discussion on the parasha/weekly Torah portion, via Zoom. Prior attendance is not required.

WednesdayWed, 29 OctOctober, 2025

NightShul: Living with Mayor Mamdani

Wednesday, Oct 29th 7:30p to 9:30pHybrid Event: Grand Ballroom + Zoom If the polls are correct, barring any last-minute shake-ups, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. The race has gained national attention, much of it breathless at the prospect of a democratic socialist mayor, and a Muslim one at that, running the country’s largest city. The Jewish community has had its own set of concerns at the prospect of a Mayor Mamdani. If he is elected, he will be the first non-Zionist in that position in the modern era. His stances on Israel and Zionism have caused much hand-wringing among a large swath of the Jewish population. And at a time of increasing antisemitism in the city and around the world, it’s no surprise that people are jittery. Join us next Wednesday for what is sure to be an insightful panel discussion with three celebrated and trusted in-house EMJC journalists. David Firestone, Alyssa Katz, and Ed Rothstein will walk us through their takes on a Mamdani mayoralty – what it means for the NY Jewish community, and, pulling back the lens, what it means for this transitional moment in the history of Israel-diaspora relations. This promises to be a fascinating deep-dive on a defining moment in our city’s history and its impact on Jewish New Yorkers.

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Shabbat-a-BimBom

Friday, Nov 7th 6:30p to 9:00pPlease join us for our monthly Friday evening young families celebration of Shabbat. Rabbi Sam leads a lively kid-centered musical service that's followed by a collaborative dinner. We get the pizzas; families bring their dairy or parve contributions. These are strictly dairy and vegetarian meals with hechshered and non-hechshered choices. We're looking forward to seeing you! Know a family who'd enjoy BimBom? Invite them! RSVP to audrey@emjc.org no later than 7:00 pm Thursday before the event

FridayFri, 12 DecDecember, 2025

Shabbat-a-BimBom

Friday, Dec 12th 6:30p to 9:00pPlease join us for our monthly Friday evening young families celebration of Shabbat. Rabbi Sam leads a lively kid-centered musical service that's followed by a collaborative dinner. We get the pizzas; families bring their dairy or parve contributions. These are strictly dairy and vegetarian meals with hechshered and non-hechshered choices. We're looking forward to seeing you! Know a family who'd enjoy BimBom? Invite them! RSVP to audrey@emjc.org no later than 7:00 pm Thursday before the event

FridayFri, 9 JanJanuary, 2026

Shabbat-a-BimBom

Friday, Jan 9th 6:30p to 9:00pPlease join us for our monthly Friday evening young families celebration of Shabbat. Rabbi Sam leads a lively kid-centered musical service that's followed by a collaborative dinner. We get the pizzas; families bring their dairy or parve contributions. These are strictly dairy and vegetarian meals with hechshered and non-hechshered choices. We're looking forward to seeing you! Know a family who'd enjoy BimBom? Invite them! RSVP to audrey@emjc.org no later than 7:00 pm Thursday before the event

FridayFri, 6 FebFebruary, 2026

Shabbat-a-BimBom

Friday, Feb 6th 6:30p to 9:00pPlease join us for our monthly Friday evening young families celebration of Shabbat. Rabbi Sam leads a lively kid-centered musical service that's followed by a collaborative dinner. We get the pizzas; families bring their dairy or parve contributions. These are strictly dairy and vegetarian meals with hechshered and non-hechshered choices. We're looking forward to seeing you! Know a family who'd enjoy BimBom? Invite them! RSVP to audrey@emjc.org no later than 7:00 pm Thursday before the event

Sat, October 25 2025 3 Cheshvan 5786

EAST MIDWOOD JEWISH CENTER

1625 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230

(718) 338-3800
info@emjc.org

Rabbi Cantor Sam Levine

Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Alvin Kass

Executive Director, Wayne Rosenfeld

Director of Education & Congregational Engagement, Audrey Korelstein

President, Emily Eckman

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EAST MIDWOOD JEWISH CENTER

1625 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn New York 11230
(718) 338-3800
info@emjc.org

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