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Annual Family Luncheon: June 16, 2012
May 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Great Neck Synagogue Annual Family Luncheon Established In Memory of Sharon Sokol Heisler z”l Saturday, June 16, 2012 Guest Speaker: John Podhoretz Editor, Commentary Magazine $42 per person $20 per child (under 12) (No charge for children under 3) GNS Youth Bash and Grand Raffle are taking place at the same time in the Braun Youth Center The Luncheon will be taking place at the Women’s Club Reservations limited to 200 guests For reservations please call or e-mail Mark Twersky (516) 487-6100 Email : mtwersky@gns.org NAME________________________ No.... [Read the full story]
Parsha
BEHAR By Mark Gersten in memory of Helene, z”l
May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Of all the Mitzvot available to teach we are told Moses discussed Shemita at Har Sinai This Mitzvah teaches two cornerstones of Judaism 1) Faith in G-d that he will provide even if you don’t plant or harvest for a year (or two with Yovel) 2) Humility -to view YOUR ancestral land as common property available to anyone once every seven year. The people can come on your property at will and take whatever they find growing in the field! The Poetic Parsha FIRST AT SINAI, MOSES CHOSE THE MITZVAH “SHEMITA” TO... [Read the full story]
Rabbi
Classes
Class Schedule
October 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Sundays Rabbi Dale Polakoff Midrash on the Parsha 9:20 - 10:00 am, Great Neck Synagogue Mondays Rabbi Reuvein Goldstein, Community Senior Kollel 8:30 - 10:00 am, Great Neck Synagogue Rabbi Ian Lichter The Stories of the Prophets - Jewish History Revisited - Sefer Shmuel II 8:30 - 9:30 pm, Great Neck Synagogue (Begins 10/24) Rabbi Dale Polakoff Topics in Aggadata 9:00 - 10:00 pm, Bilfeld home, 1 Magnolia Dr. (Begins 10/24) Tuesdays Rabbi Reuvein Goldstein, Community Senior Kollel 8:30 - 10:00 am, Great Neck Synagogue Rabbi... [Read the full story]
Chesed
Chesed Drive for May 2012 For Hachnassat Kallah
May 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Please donate kitchen utensils, small appliances, (toaster, mixer, etc…) & new every day kitchen items. Please make sure any items that will touch food directly are brand new. Drop off times will be: Tuesday May 22nd 9:30am - 3:00pm Wednesday May 23rd 9:30am - 3:00pm Drop off at 55 Cooper Drive in Saddle Rock - box near garage Thursday - May 24th - 8:00 pm - 9:30pm Drop off at back entrance of Great Neck Synagogue If you need to make other arrangements to drop off items... [Read the full story]
Sisterhood
Sisterhood News
April 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
SISTERHOOD BOOK SALE The Sisterhood Gift Shop is selling “Two Rings: A Story of Love and War” which is the Holocaust memoir by our member Millie Werber. If you are interested in purchasing this book, please contact Diane Rein at drein@verizon.net. COMBINED SISTERHOODS OF GREAT NECK EVENT The 2nd Annual Great Neck Sisters’ Project will take place on Wednesday, May 16th at 10:00am at Temple Israel. Please join us to help prepare”Shabbat Boxes” for all Jewish patients at North Shore University... [Read the full story]
Men's Club
Men’s Club Events
May 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
GNS MEN’S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS Tues., & Wed., June 5 & 6, 7.00 pm: The annual Defensive Driving Course will be held at GNS. Participate to reduce any points on your license and save on auto insurance. The cost is $17.00 for AARP members and $19.00 for non members. COURSE CONTENT: Accident Prevention Defensive Driving Aggressive Driving Deterrence and Alcohol & Drug Use Avoidance. COURSE BENEFITS: Become a safer driver. Save 10 % on vehicle insurance-liability and collision costs. May reduce up to four points... [Read the full story]
Youth
Yom Yerushalayim: Sun. May 20, 20012
May 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment
GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE INVITES OUR MEMBERS TO OUR YOM YERUSHALYIM PICNIC SUNDAY MAY 20, 2012 5:30PM-8:00PM AT ALLENWOOD PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAM : MUSICAL IQ USAGE OF ENTIRE PARK AND FIELDS HEROS & CHICKEN NUGGETS FOR DINNER COME AND ENJOY A FUN FILLED EVENING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. RESERVE IN ADVANCE BY MAY 17TH AND PAY ONLY $36 PER FAMILY THOSE WITHOUT PRIOR RESERVATIONS WILL BE BILLED $45 PER FAMILY. CALL 487-6100 OR EMAIL MTWERSKY@GNS.ORG Read More →
Announcements
Yom Yerushalayim: Sun. May 20, 20012
GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE INVITES OUR MEMBERS TO OUR YOM YERUSHALYIM PICNIC SUNDAY MAY 20, 2012 5:30PM-8:00PM AT ALLENWOOD PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAM : MUSICAL... [Read more]
Within Our Family: May 19, 2012
Mazal Tov to Vivian & Nik Kron on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Samantha. Mazal Tov to Cheryl Sneag on the birth of twin grandchildren, a boy and a girl, born to her children... [Read more]
Sponsorships: May 19, 2012
Kiddush is sponsored by Vivian & Nik Kron in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Samantha. Bima Flowers are sponsored by Marilyn & Alan Kron and Odette Mahlab on... [Read more]
Graduation & Congregational Kiddush: May 26, 2012
GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE GRADUATION & CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012 CELEBRATE ALL OF YOUR SMACHOT WITH US BIRTHS BAR & BAT MITZVAH GRADUATIONS WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS OR COMMEMORATE... [Read more]
Within Our Family: May 12, 2012
Mazal Tov to Dr. Mark Gersten on the birth of a grandson born to his children Avigdor (Eric) & Tamara Gersten of Baltimore, MD., and on the birth of a granddaughter, born... [Read more]
Sponsorships: May 12, 2012
Kiddush is sponsored by Donna & Joseph Hecht. A Herring Table is sponsored by Eddie & Peter Weiss in memory of their mother Bertha Weiss, z”l. Hashkama Minyan is... [Read more]
Upcoming Events
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Annual Family Luncheon: June 16, 2012
Great Neck Synagogue Annual Family Luncheon Established In Memory of Sharon Sokol Heisler z”l Saturday, June 16, 2012 Guest Speaker: John Podhoretz Editor, Commentary Magazine $42... [Read more]
Yom Yerushalayim: Sun. May 20, 20012
GREAT NECK SYNAGOGUE INVITES OUR MEMBERS TO OUR YOM YERUSHALYIM PICNIC SUNDAY MAY 20, 2012 5:30PM-8:00PM AT ALLENWOOD PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAM : MUSICAL... [Read more]
Men’s Club Events
GNS MEN’S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS Tues., & Wed., June 5 & 6, 7.00 pm: The annual Defensive Driving Course will be held at GNS. Participate to reduce any points on your... [Read more]
Sisterhood Trip to Nat’l Museum of American Jewish History
SISTERHOOD PHILADELPHIA TRIP TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Women, men and children are invited to join us on a one day trip to Philadelphia to visit the National... [Read more]