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    Am Hasefer: Feb 9, 2010

    January 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    Dara Horn February 9, 2010   7:45 p.m.  BOOK REVIEW:  Dara Horn  All Other Nights  W.W. Norton, 2009  Presented by the author; On Passover, 1862, Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union army, is ordered to murder his own uncle in New Orleans, who is plotting to assassinate President Lincoln.  What follows is Dara Horn’s gripping and masterful epic about great moral struggles of the Civil War, as seen through the eyes of a Jewish family with loyalty to both sides. Dara Horn, named one of the Best... [Read the full story]

    Parsha

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    Peace of Parsha-Yitro Dr.Laura Danoff.

    February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    In this week’s parsha Yitro the Children of Israel gather at the base of Har Sinai and receive the Torah from G-d. The purpose of the exodus from Egypt, which took place exactly 7 weeks earlier, is thus achieved. Why then is the parsha entitled Yitro in honor of Moshe’s father-in-law who before his conversion had been a prestigious world known pagan priest? Yitro lived in Midian, a country that was Amalek’s ally and enemy to the Jews. When Yitro heard of the great miracles performed by G-d specifically... [Read the full story]

    Rabbi

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    UPDATE ON ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE RABBI SEARCH.

    January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    UPDATE ON ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE RABBI SEARCH The following job description is a general overview of what our shul is looking for in a candidate.  The list of responsibilities and qualifications reflect the general consensus among the committee members, as influenced by your comments and the advice of Yeshiva University.   The job description is meant to cast a wide net in an attempt to attract the most outstanding Rabbis.  It is not an exhaustive list, nor does it limit what we are looking for in a potential candidate. ... [Read the full story]

    Classes

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    Scholars Kollel February Schedule

    February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    Great Neck Scholars Kollel Schedule for February 02/01/10 02/02/10 02/04/10 Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Mesilas Yishurim: Discovering the proper path Mesilas Yishurim: Discovering the proper path Parsha 02/08/10 02/09/10 02/11/10 Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Laws of Shabbos: The Shabbos Goy Mesilas Yishurim: Discovering the proper path Mesilas Yishurim: Discovering the proper path Parsha 02/15/10 02/16/10 02/18/10 Laws... [Read the full story]

    Chesed

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    GNS For Haiti Relief.

    January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE FOR HAITI. BRING THEM HOME is a new musical video produced to aid the devastatedpeople of Haiti following the Jan. 12th, 7.0 earthquake. Donate a desired amount and download this memorable production with vocals recorded last week by Chazzan Shim Craimer of the Riverdale Jewish Center.  The song was written and arranged in London by Andrew Gross and Motti Cohen, with new lyrics by Barry Libin. Refer to the link below to view the video, hear the music and donate what you can. To view or download go... [Read the full story]

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    Florence Shaffer Memorial Award

    January 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    THE FLORENCE SHAFFER MEMORIAL FUND The Florence Shaffer Memorial Fund Scholarship is a program run by the Sisterhood of Great Neck Synagogue.  The program provides financial assistance to help young women with some of the expenses of college in circumstances where their families are unable to provide those funds.  The scholarship fund was endowed in the memory of Florence Shaffer z”l, a beloved leader of the Sisterhood and longtime Recording Secretary of Great Neck Synagogue, by her husband, Dr. Bernard... [Read the full story]

    Men's Club

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    Qigong

    January 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) CLASSES STARTING The GNS Mens’ Club and Sisterhood are co-sponsoring group classes in this ancient art of healing and exercise for men and women. One Hour Sessions will begin Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm and continue every Wednesday at 7:30 pm Qigong is a system of low impact movements which can stimulate energy flow internally and improve vitality, mental clarity, balance, fine motor control, coordination and overall health for men and women of all ages.  The... [Read the full story]

    Youth

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    Youth Registration and Web Site

    January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

    Online Youth Department contact form Please fill it out online and just click submit. This will then take the information and automatically insert it into an excel file.  The form can also be found at gnsyouth.org (its right on the main page and there is a link called “contact form” on the side navigation bar as well). http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRFYzRYbnVKeWJhNmtWRXQybkNSN1E6MA  Read More →

    Haiti Relief Effort

    In order to help the relief effort in Haiti, we encourage you to contribute to any of the organizations with infrastructure already in place to do this most good. Our recommendations? Click here to donate to the American Joint Distribution Committee, or here to donate to the American Jewish World Service.

    Shul Schedule

    This Week (February 7th - February 12th)

    • Monday, Thursday, 6:35 am
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6:45 am
    • 2nd Shacharit (daily) 7:45 am
    • Mincha 5:10 pm

    THIS SHABBAT (February 13th)

    Parsha Mishpatim Shabbat Shekalim

    Pages

    • Torah,  Artscroll  416, Hertz 306
    • Maftir, Artscroll 484, Hertz 992
    • Haftorah, Artscroll 1212, Hertz 992
    • Mevorchim Chodesh Adar, Molad Sunday Feb. 14th, 2:27:12 am, Rosh Chodesh Sunday & Monday

    Times

    • Candle lighting, 5:07 pm
    • Mincha, 5:10 pm
    • Hashkama Minyan 8:00 am
    • Youth Minyan 8:30 am
    • Parsha Shiur 8:30 am
    • Main Shul 9:00 am
    • Beit Midrash 9:15 am
    • Gemorah Shiur 4:00 pm
    • Mincha 5:00 pm
    • Shabbat Ends 6:17 pm
    NEXT WEEK (February 14th -  February 19th)

    • Sunday, February 14th, 7:30/8:30am
    • Mincha, week of February 14th, 5:15 pm
    • Monday, Rosh Chodesh, 6:30 am
    • Thursday, 6:35 am
    • Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6:45 am
    • 2nd Shacharit (daily) 7:45 am
    NEXT SHABBAT (February 20th) - Terumah

    • Candle lighting 5:16 pm
    • Mincha 5:15 pm

    Upcoming Events

    SHABBAT ANNOUNCMENTS: Every week you can access the current Shabbat Announcements and previous weeks Announcements as well. Click here.

     

    SPONSORSHIPS: Click here to check out who's sponsoring what this Shabbat.

     

    Class Schedule

    All regularly scheduled classes will resume this week.  Read More →


    Two Sisterhood Meetings

    COMBINED SISTERHOOD EVENT MEETING On Feb 11, at 10:00am please join us in the library of Temple Israel to discuss and organize the upcoming Combined Sisterhood Event which will... [Read more]


    Florence Shaffer Memorial Award

    THE FLORENCE SHAFFER MEMORIAL FUND The Florence Shaffer Memorial Fund Scholarship is a program run by the Sisterhood of Great Neck Synagogue.  The program provides financial... [Read more]


    New Monthly Intermediate Minyan

    You Are Encouraged to Talk During This Minyan! Intermediate Minyan February 6th - Parshat Yitro 9 am - 11:30 am On Shabbat Yitro, February 6th, we will be starting an Intermediate... [Read more]



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