Current in the discussion around the World Zionist Congress, and indeed in Israeli religious politics in general, is the subject of Jewish identity: who’s in and who’s out? Right now, the Israeli rabbinate has near-total control over issues of marriage, divorce, and conversion, among other things. This week’s parasha/Torah portion … READ MORE
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Another Gala Gala
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of the East Midwood Jewish Center’s 95th Annual Gala. This year, we honored Ushers Arthur Geen, Steve Finkelstein, Joel Hochstein, Marlene Krafchik and Harvey Lubowitz. We had a Triple Play of Rabbinical comments by Rabbi Emeritus Alvin Kass, Rabbi Matt Carl … READ MORE
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Our first Painting & Wine party was a success!
Several EMJC members unleashed their inner artist on Thursday, July 12. Special thanks to visual arts instructor Ben Dratel for leading this evening of art and relaxation. Due to wide success, we will be adding a new date in August. Stay tuned for details.
Did You Catch Toby Sanchez and Rabbi Matt Carl on Facebook Live with JTA News?
You may have seen our very own Past President and Resident Historian Toby Sanchez and Rabbi Matt Carl on JTA News “Facebook Live” early this April. They spoke to the building’s architecture, synagogue’s history, and of course answered fans’ budding questions about the taping of a recent episode of “The Marvelous Mrs. … READ MORE
Announcing our First Night Family Seder
First Night Family Seder Families! Noise-tolerant and children-tolerant adults! Celebrate Passover with us at EMJC. Conducted by Guest Rabbi Moishe Steigmann, who is the rabbi at Congregation Cnesses Israeli and the founder and director of The Spark Wisconsin. He has led community seders in New York for the past five … READ MORE
East Midwood Jewish Center on News 12 Brooklyn: 16th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Did you catch Cantor Sam Levine and Sally Hipscher on News12 Brooklyn? The Interfaith Committee of the East Midwood Jewish Center and Our Lady of Refuge Roman Catholic Parish held its 16th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 pm at Our Lady of Refuge Church. Check out … READ MORE
Thank you to all involved in the wonderful 91st annual celebration!
Our 91st Annual Celebration was absolutely terrific! The honorees, Cantor Sam Levine and Courtney Walsh, were thrilled with the songs, poems, and words of love they received. Our guests had a terrific time, as our pictures show. We could’ve danced a lot longer! Many many thanks to the 91st Annual … READ MORE