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Oh, what a night! Remembering our 2018 Gala
Click on the image above to review our 2018 Gala Journal. Sally Hipscher and Gala Co Chairs Zach Bernstein and Ed Guterman write: Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of the East Midwood Jewish Center 94th Annual Gala. This year, we honored Becky Phillips and her … READ MORE
It’s a Wrap – Fifth Annual East Midwood World Wide Wrap, Sunday, February 4
The Fifth Annual East Midwood World Wide Wrap took place on Sunday morning, February 4, as usual on Superbowl Sunday. Men’s Clubs across 6 continents organized this event to encourage people to lay tefillin. Over 10,000 individuals participated in total. We demonstrated method of preparing to lay tefillin, starting with … READ MORE
Kol Nidre Appeal from Michael F. Schwartz, EMJC President
Dear Friends, Once again, it is that time of year when we turn to you for financial assistance in the form of your Kol Nidre donation. Your donations are absolutely indispensable. They comprise a significant portion of the funds that we use to keep our synagogue open and running and … READ MORE
With New Year’s Greetings from East Midwood Jewish Center and Community…
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Looking ahead to the High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 20 (6:30 pm service), and Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22 (8:00 am service start both days). Yom Kippur begins on Friday, September 29 with Kol Nidre (5:45 pm service) and then Saturday, September 30 (9:00 am service). Our services will … READ MORE
Thoughts from Michael F. Schwartz, EMJC President 2017-2019
I would like to take the opportunity of introducing myself to you. I am an attorney at law with 40 years of experience. I have served on several other boards and was Chairman of the Board of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. I have served as a Trustee at East … READ MORE
Our 93rd Annual Dinner Dance Celebration (Photos)
East Midwood recently celebrated its 93nd anniversary with a Dinner Dance. Please enjoy the beautiful photos featured below: EMJC’s 93rd Annual Dinner Dance Celebration by Slidely Photo Gallery
A Room Renamed, Remembering Melvin Roth 1919-2015
The children’s play room on the third floor, also known as the Herzl Room, has been renamed the Melvin Roth Room, in memory of the late Melvin Roth, a former member of the East Midwood Jewish Center. Melvin Roth was born on April 17, 1919 and died February 21, 2015. … READ MORE
Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our EMJC Inclusion Survey
East Midwood Jewish Center is working to be a 21st century synagogue, accessible to all. Our goal is to welcome everyone, no matter their age, their level of Jewish knowledge or their physical, mental health, or other needs. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by filling out … READ MORE