May 26, 2022 | 25 Iyyar 5782 |
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Dear Friends,
This week, as an institution grounded in Torah, we are honored despite our tears to reflect on the passing of one of the true giants in our world of Torah.
In 1996 the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, an institution we at FJC admire, asked me to compose music in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. I suggested a rock and roll song cycle inspired by the talmudic story of the four rabbis who entered the Pardes, and that's what we did. It was called "Four Entered."
My eternal reward as I prepared the project was studying for 3 months with R. Arye Strakovski, z"l, who died this week, in what can only be described as an otherworldly experience of music, text, and the singing of the spheres.
Reb Arye possessed one of the most illuminated, literate, and open minds I have ever encountered. He never opened a book in sessions that lasted for hours — reciting all texts by heart, never flinching from a wild idea, never losing patience with my lack of knowledge, and always encouraging more, more, more.
He was simply a profoundly gifted and kind man, a true talmid chacham, and opened the gates and mysteries of possibility of Torah in ways from which I am still learning more than 25 years later.
יהי זכרו ברוך — May his memory be for a blessing.
Your students weep for you in both sorrow and gratitude, Reb Arye. May we be worthy in some small way, anyway, to carry your learning forward.
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Shabbat Shalom,
Dr. Stephen Arnoff
CEO
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A free Israel trip unlike any other: For this reason, FJC is excited to offer to one selected participant the opportunity to join the 50th Anniversary Israel Mission, with all expenses covered. This is a unique chance to celebrate, learn, and envision the next 50 years together.
The winner will be selected from entries in a personal written or video essay contest focused on visions of FJC's history and future.
Eligible entrants are:
- Age 21-35
- Currently active in the Jewish community (in any capacity, formal or informal role)
- Current or past participants in any FJC/CY programming
- Available to travel to Israel July 11-17
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Solomon Schechter Long Island students volunteered at Pantry Packers.
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Solomon Schechter Long Island students visit the Knesset.
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Lev V’Nefesh students explore an archaeological dig in Beit Guvrin.
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In the coming months you’ll see some important and exciting developments concerning how we at FJC are reimagining and re-energizing ritual life in Jewish communities on our campus, in Israel, and around the world.
We thank Rabbi Sharon Mars, Cantor Bat-Ami Moses, and the vibrant community of Temple Israel in Columbus, Ohio for hosting How Does It Feel? A Bob Dylan Sabbath, featuring song, meditation, study, and programs for children and teens inspired by The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan.
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Celebrate half a century of transformative study, prayer, and exploration at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center and 25 years of the Conservative Yeshiva |
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FJC 2022 Summer Experience - Study, Pray, and Explore during our 3-week Summer in the Heart of Jerusalem. Learn Hebrew in our Ulpan, tackle age-old questions in our Beit Midrash, and wander Jerusalem's historic alleyways while connecting with history, spirituality, and politics. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Lishma, the CY Semester and Year Program reopened in Jerusalem! Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in text study, travel the country, and build connections that will last a lifetime. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Join the CY's Advanced Kollel and become part of a vibrant learning community in Jerusalem. The program includes Talmud and Halakhah shiur, a weekly sicha on Jewish philosophy and communal leadership. Stipends and microgrants available. LEARN MORE
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NEW! Joint MA program with the Davidson School at JTS. Earn your master's degree in Jewish education while studying in Israel at the Conservative Yeshiva! APPLY HERE
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Daf Shevui, one page of Talmud per week, is a unique program developed in 2013 at the Conservative Yeshiva by scholar, author and Rosh Yeshiva Dr. Joshua Kulp. Join our live online class on Sundays at 9:00am EST or Tuesdays at 10:00am EST. READ MORE HERE
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Parashat Hashavua class with CY Faculty Bex Stern Rosenblatt. Advanced Parashah class on Thursdays for people who teach Parashat HaShavua, or Friday class for all levels. SIGN UP NOW
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- Friday, May 27
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Sunday, May 29
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Monday, May 30
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Tuesday, May 31
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Wednesday, June 1
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Thursday, June 2
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
- Friday, June 3
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7:45 am* - Virtual Minyan - (Join HERE, passcode 410620)
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As we transition into a new year of in-person programming at the Conservative Yeshiva, the wider community is invited to join us for Shacharit services on days where classes are in session. Times and places for services are slightly different each week, and will be updated weekly in our newsletter. Our campus follows government health regulations strictly. Be sure to have a valid Tav Yarok/Green Pass and mask if you wish to join us. In the case of rain, Minyan will take place in the Epstein/Geller/David Beit Midrash.
*Virtual Minyan: If you have an upcoming yahrzeit, we welcome you to join the virtual service in order to recite mourner's kaddish. Please contact us ahead of time so that we can ensure a minyan.
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Torah to Your Inbox From the Heart of Jerusalem |
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on the Parashah and Haftarah.
Contributors include CY faculty and
guest lecturers.
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Gemara with CY Rosh Yeshiva,
Dr. Joshua Kulp. Each Friday, an
explanatory video is included.
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of Mishna, with CY Rosh Yeshiva,
Dr. Joshua Kulp.
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The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
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Support FJC
The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center relies on generous individuals and funders to offer meaningful programming and Jewish educational content to communities around the world. To support FJC's programs, please donate today. Thank you!
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