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Keeping connected through community, traditions & belief.

Shabbat candle lighting is at 6:47pm

This week's parsha: Ki Tavo

Torah reading: Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29:8

Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22

Havdalah: 7:46pm

Friday night oneg Shabbat is sponsored by

Carole and Norman Korowitz

in honor of their daughter Debbi Varano being installed as NSJC president

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 Saturday morning kiddush is being sponsored by

Mr. and Mrs. John Hinson

in honor of the marriage of their son Dr. Jared Hinson to Dr. Daniella Chernoff daughter of

Dr. and Mrs. Ira Chernoff 

Shabbat Services Information

All services are available in person

services or on Live Stream

(Live Stream info will be sent in a separate email)


Friday at 7:30pm- Kabbalat Shabbat


Saturday at 9:00am- Shabbat service

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Friday Night, September 12th at 7:30pm


Join us for kabbalat shabbat services and the

Installation of Officers

Click here for the High Holiday packet

High Holiday seats are available for purchase.

Click here for more information.

Adult Education Classes

ISRAELI DANCING IS BACK!

JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED, CULTURAL, NO PRESSURE

Monday morning, September 15th.

9:30-11:00ish

$5 for members; $8 for non-members.

No experience needed. Bring friends!


Is That True? Tuesdays, 10-11am

A new, weekly, Torah portion study class with Rabbi Benson.

We will look at the historical, archaeological, and literary evidence

(or lack thereof) related to selected passages of the week’s Torah portion. 

No previous knowledge required. 

In-person and on Zoom: Is That True, 

Meeting ID: 816 1645 9653, Passcode: 284582. 


How to Read Hebrew, Wednesdays, 11am

Instructor: Marty Rubenstein

Class will meet on Zoom

Meeting ID: 872 5649 5836 Passcode: Hebrew

Contact me at inewton5@gmail.com and I will tell you all about the class. We have had this class for a long time and it's been well received by our participants.


Coffee Talk with Rabbi Benson, Thursdays at 9:30am

Coffee talk is meeting at NSJC


Hebrew in the Torah with Ann Helfgott

Fridays at 10am

The class meets in on Zoom

Meeting ID: 837 3959 4865 Passcode: 350131

Pirkei Avot Study Group


Want to do some text study? Come and join our informal group meeting once a week on zoom. Open to everyone in the congregation. All ability levels are welcome. We are studying the text of Pirkei Avot (Teachings of Our Fathers). Interested? Curious?


Email Rob Benson at drummerboy6986@yahoo.com


Upcoming Events

Sip, Snack & Spin

Saturday, November 15th 6:45-11pm


Live DJ, pub style snacks, dancing, lounging and mingling.


Bring your friends, bring energy and come hungry.



Click here for more info


Click here for sponsorship opportunities

NSJC Social Club – September Events

Join us each Tuesday* at 11 am for bagels, cream cheese, and coffee among other refreshments in the Social Hall for social interaction, dancing, and entertaining programs, including:


Sept 16Tommy Parris – Rescheduled. Singer and guitarist will perform crisp and soothing songs of the Rat Pack’s greatest hits among others. You will love it!

Sept 23 – No meeting during the High Holiday services

Sept 30John Marafino – Suffolk Co. Water Authority representative will discuss water quality and supply issues for Long Island


* $4 for members; $5 for non-members

Selichot Movie and Service September 13th


Join us for an uplifting program.


7:45pm- maariv and havdalah

8:15pm- screening of the classic, Casablanca, a film more

about teshuvah than you might realize.

Wine, cheese, fruit and more generously sponsored by

Gary Weitz in honor of Selichot and his 76th birthday.


Selichot services will follow the movie at approximately 10pm


We will display for the first time our October 7th Memorial Torah Mantle in its new case


Tot Shabbat

Saturday, Sept. 20th at 11am



Tot Shabbat is held monthly. It is a joyful, interactive and educational celebration of Shabbat for ages 0-5 and their parents. Siblings are always welcome.


Click here for more info and future dates.


Men's Club & Sisterhood Breakfast & Movie

Sunday, October 5th


We will start with the Run/Walk for their Lives at 9am followed by a bagel and lox breakfast at NSJC. At 10:45, we will screen the movie, After October : Stories of Loss, Survival and Unbreakable Faith  Courtesy of AISH    Trailer can be viewed on YouTube.


Click here for more details.

Book Club

Thursday, October 9th at 1:30pm


Book is: THE NAOMI SCROLLS: A MIDRASH LOVE STORY by our very own Ann Helfgott.

Any questions, contact Susan Kessler at ejksfk7@gmail.com 

or 631-698-5129.

Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah

Sunday, October 12th at 2pm


Join us in the Sukkah for our annual membership meeting and welcome our new members.


Click here for more information.

Food Pantry Update


Please continue to bring just one non-perishable item for the “basket” in the coat room any time you come to the synagogue. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to this cause.

 

Shalom!

Bonnie Samuels

Sisterhood Social Action Chair

RUN/ WALK FOR THEIR LIVES 

Every Sunday at 9:30am


We meet in Lake Grove in the former Bahama Breeze Parking Lot (corner of Alexander Ave. & Middle Country Rd.) and walk on the perimeter sidewalk of the Smith Haven Mall. 1-1.5 miles total. 

For questions email rftl.lakegrove@gmail.com


Judaica Shop


To set up an appointment, contact Pam Krieger (516) 282-5160

NSJC Board of Trustees

 Officers

 President:       Debbi Varano  

Executive VP: Iris Heller

VP Finance: Eric Zwerling

VP Education:    Sheryl Roberts

VP Membership: Gary Weitz

VP Fundraising:  Brandie Osman

Secretary:        Diane Ritter


Auxiliaries

Stacey Nosenchuk- Sisterhood

Roy Franks- Men's Club 

Trustees

Heidi Buhler-Past President   

Ellen Cordes

Erin Davids

Elliott Dreznick

Zach Dubey

Ben Etkin

Lenore Frank

Jerry Green

Mark Israel

Brian Mankuta

Andy Polan