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Spotlight
June 15: Graduation and Congregational Kiddush
May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Celebrate all your graduates and all your other smachot with us on June 15 at our Gala kiddush. $100 per family for your smachot to be listed in our program that shabbat. You can also memorialize a loved one that day as well. Please call the shul office or email mtwersky@gns.org Read More →
Parsha
Parshas B’Ha’aloscho 5773 S. Rabinowitz, MD
May 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Parshas B’Ha’aloscho 5773 Eldod & Meydod S. Rabinowitz, MD B”H Parshas B’Ha’aloscho is the third of ten parshios in Sefer BaMidbar. The parsha contains 136 verses, including three positive mitzvos and two prohibitions. Chapter 11, verses 24-29, presents the story of two men, Eldod and Meydod (translation adapted from R. Chaim Miller who bases it on Rashi): כד וַיֵּצֵא מֹשֶׁה וַיְדַבֵּר... [Read the full story]
Rabbi
Shavout Learning Schedule
May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Celebrating Shavuot, 5773 Tuesday Night, May 14 TIKUN LEIL SHAVUOT @ GNS *11:30 pm - 12:20 am - Ballroom Rabbi Dale Polakoff The Kedusha of the Kotel and Women of the Wall *12:20 am - 1:10 am - Ballroom Rabbi Yaacov Lerner “So What was the real reason why Hashem staged MaamadHar Sinai - the awesome Revelation at Sinai?” *1:10 am- 1:30 am -Gym Break and Refreshments *1:30 am - 3:00 am Rabbis Acobas, Ismach, Jensen, Lichter, Slomnicki and Dr. Atlas - Ballroom The Modern Orthodox Chinuch Roundtable This... [Read the full story]
Classes
Pre Shavout Lecture with Sandra E. Rapoport May 7
April 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Tuesday, May 7, 7:30pm A Special Pre-Shavuot Lecture and Author Event Attorney and Bible Scholar Sandra E. Rapoport Author of the award-winning book Biblical Seductions: Six Stories Retold Based on Talmud and Midrash “Ruth: Handmaid to Heroine” Books will be available following the presentation for purchase and signing at a special discount (cash or checks only - no credit cards, please) Refreshments will be served Complimentary Admission | Sponsored by Sarita & Ben Greszes and Tina Machnikoff Megillat... [Read the full story]
Sisterhood
Krav Maga: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
SISTERHOOD Tuesday night, June 4th at 8 PM ‐ Krav Maga class for women only. This method teaches simple self protection techniques specifically catered to reality based attack situations incorporating instinctive movements and real‐world situational training. You will get a full understanding on how to escape “unpleasant” situations without ever raising your hand , how to develop and use simple items found in your purse to discourage a would be attacker. There will be a (small) fee of $10... [Read the full story]
Men's Club
Men’s Club Upcoming Events
April 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
MENS CLUB PRESENTS On Tuesday, April 30, 8:00 pm - The next in the Mens Club series of Medical Forums will feature two Cardiologists, Dr. William Frumkin and Dr. Hal Chadow. The topic of the discussion “CPR and other life saving tips”. May 21: ISRAEL BONDS The community Israel Bond event will take place on Tuesday evening, May 21, 7:30 pm , at Temple Israel in great Neck. Our members Martin & Shoshana Sokol will be among the honorees. For more information and reservations please contact Anne... [Read the full story]
Youth
YOUTH BASH: June 8, 2013
May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Grand Raffle and End of Year Youth Bash Luncheon will take place on Saturday June 8, 2013 Read More →
GNS EVENTS CALENDAR
Announcements
Sponsorships: May 25, 2013
Kiddush is sponsored by Debbie & Jeffrey Feith in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jason. Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Drs. Edmund & Joel Kessler in memory... [Read more]
Within Our Family: May 25, 2013
Mazal Tov to Debbie & Jeffrey Feith on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jason. Mazal Tov to Farah & Issac Sachmechi on the engagement of their daughter Amanda to Dr. Eldad... [Read more]
Within Our Family: May 18, 2013
Mazal Tov to Rebbetzin Elaine Wolf on the birth of a great-granddaughter born to her grandchildren Tamar & Tzvi Mostovicz of Beersheva, Israel.Mazal Tov also to grandparents... [Read more]
Sponsorships: May 18, 2013
KIDDUSH Kiddush both days of Shavuot is sponsored by Great Neck Synagogue with a Herring Table on the first day sponsored by George Aryeh in honor of all the Aryeh children Kiddush... [Read more]
May Chesed Collection
Within Our Family: May 11, 2013
Mazal Tov to Beth & Mark Goldman on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Abraham. Mazal Tov to Mehri & Asher Davoudpour on the upcoming marriage of their son David to Leah... [Read more]
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.
Books & Bagels: May 26, 2013
Join us as Robin Shulman discusses her book “Eat the City” this Sunday morning, May 26 at 10 am. Read More →
Fishing Trip: Sunday, June 30, 2013
Sun. June 30: Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club GOING FISHING (again!) Have a fun day, bring the whole family On the CAPT. PETE from Freeport, NY (30 minutes from Great... [Read more]
Krav Maga: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
SISTERHOOD Tuesday night, June 4th at 8 PM ‐ Krav Maga class for women only. This method teaches simple self protection techniques specifically catered to reality based... [Read more]
YOUTH BASH: June 8, 2013
The Grand Raffle and End of Year Youth Bash Luncheon will take place on Saturday June 8, 2013 Read More →