Young Israel of Great Neck

The YIGN is a Modern Orthodox synagogue that was founded by six visionary families.  They dreamed of a participatory minyan that would be welcoming to all. After multiple small temporary locations, we moved to our present, beautiful facility at 236 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, New York.  We are privileged to inhabit a newly constructed Beit Midrash and classroom building, as well as a full sized gym. Read more

Come celebrate Yom Yerushalayim with a special art project with Morah Monica
Sunday May 20th— כח אייר תשע“ב
9:15—10AM
For children 3 years –3rd grade

Parsha Behar

The Laws of Shmita and Har Sinai

                25:1: And Hashem spoke to Moshe on Har Sinai, saying. Why does the Torah says now at the end of Vayikra that Hashem is speaking to Moshe at Har Sinai, when we know from the beginning of the Sefer Vayikra that Hashem speaks to him from the Ohel Moed, the new meeting place for Hashem and Moshe? Once the Mishkan was complete and operational in Nissan, that was the established meeting place - so why now does this parsha begin with a statement that they met to transmit these laws at Har Sinai? ... for more follow this link

On Wednesday evening April 18th the Young Israel of Great Neck commemorated Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a special exhibit entitled "Ordinary Objects/Enduring Legacies" (a title borrowed from the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC.) The idea for the ambitious project was born at last year's program which dealt with Sugihara and the rescue of Lithuanian Jews. After the film and discussion a member of the synagogue, Freida Lewinter, approached, Sue Talansky, the chairperson with her mother's visa, signed by Sugihara himself.  At that moment Talansky realized that this relatively small congregation probably had in its attics and basements and old trunks a treasure trove of such artifacts. ......follow this link for more on the Yom Hashoah event

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAZEL TOV

Mazel tov to Edna and Behrouz Barzideh on the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Isabella to Avraham Nehrian.
Mazel tov to Sarit and Shlomo Elias and to Kathy and Arnie Flatow on being Guests of Honor at the North Shore Hebrew Academy Dinner.
Mazel tov to Lloyd Hoffman on being honored at the Great Neck Community Israel Bonds Dessert Reception.
Mazel tov to Shaindy and Mayer Rydzinski and Rachel and Jeremy Maryles on the bat mitzvah of their granddaughter and daughter Yael.
Mazel tov to Helen Adelsberg, Louise Kirschner Wolinetz, Jennie Kirschner Rothner and Jessica Kirschner on being honored by The National Women's Division of the American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Sandy Gold on the loss of her father, Moe Barak z.l.

OUR SHUL

TIKUN LAIL SHAVUOT
Tikun Lail Shavuot will take place this year in the Young Israel. If you would like to sponsor the learning in honor of or in memory of someone special to you, please call the shul office at 829-6040.

ANNUAL SIYUM
YIGN's Annual Siyum will be taking place this year on June 16th. The Siyum recognizes adult and children's learning that is done in spare time - for adults, in the moments we find in our hectic schedule and for children, in the Torah subjects learned outside of their regular school responsibilities. With a month away and Shavuot coming, it is a great time to begin a project with your kids (even if you won't be able to complete it in time!).

If you or your children would like to register a learning project and participate in the siyum, please contact R' Ismach at sismach@gmail.com. Even if you have not finished, but have begun a learning project in your spare time, we would like to recognize your project as well.

If you are interested in sponsoring our learning and gala Seudah Shlishit in memory of a loved one or in someone's honor, please contact Shoshana at office@yign.org.

SUNSCREEN FOR SOLDIERS:
This year, Shavuot falls out on Memorial Day.   We are unable to march in the Parade, but we have an opportunity to show our support and concern for those risking their lives each day in Iraq and Afghanistan.     Young Israel will be collecting donations of sunscreen (in plastic containers only), a most needed item, and letters to American soldiers until Memorial Day. Please place all donations in the container outside of Shoshana's office. Call Lynne at 521-9333 for more information.

GRADUATION KIDDUSH
The YIGN is having its annual graduation kiddush on Shabbat, June 9th.  Whether your child is graduating from lower school, high school, college or graduate school, the YIGN community would love to partake in your simcha. To participate as a sponsor, the shul is asking for a $100 contribution per family, which can be dropped off with Shoshana in the shul office. In addition to the $100 contribution, please include a baby picture of your child so that we can create a poster for shul that day.

YOUTH PROGRAM

TEEN LOUNGE
Due to generous sponsorships we will be renovating the Teen Lounge to allow for the space to be used most effectively by our teens and pre-teens. In order to do so, we would like to get input from our teens and pre-teens about this project. Interested HS and JHS students should contact Rabbi Slomnicki at YIGNKids@gmail.com

YOM YERUSHALAYIM
Save the date - Sunday May 20th.
Special Arts & Crafts program for children ages 3 - 3rd grade from 9:15-10AM with Morah Monica.
Seudat Chag to follow for participants and parents.

MISH AND NOSH
The Mishnayot learning program for Junior High School boys and girls continues 30 minutes prior to Mincha on Shabbos. Come find out what's next and enjoy some great shabbos nosh!

OUR COMMUNITY

NSHA ANNUAL JOURNAL DINNER
The North Shore Hebrew Academy's Annual Journal Dinner celebrating its 57 year tradition of excellence will take place take place iy'h Tuesday May 22^nd Rosh Chodesh Sivan at CITI FIELD honoring Sarit & Shlomo Elias and Kathy & Arnie Flatow. Those wishing to place an ad or make a reservation, please call the NSHA Business Office at (516) 487-8687 x 2.

ISRAEL BONDS - GN COMMUNITY
There will be a dessert reception honoring our president, Dr. Lloyd Hoffman, in addition to other leaders of the synagogues of Great Neck. The guest speaker will be Eli Groner, Israel's Minister for Economic Affairs to the United States. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:30PM at Temple Israel, 108 Old Mill Road. To RSVP, please contact Anne Bernstein at 212-446-5852 or anne.bernstein@israelbonds.com.

METS GAME : MAY 30
A great way to enjoy a BBQ and baseball game with your friends, family or co-workers is to attend the Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies game at Citi Field on May 30^th. Tickets are available in the bleachers or box seats, sold as 'singles' or groups of 25. This fund raiser supports the ISCD -Israel Sport Center for the Disabled and the Children of AMIT.  To purchase tickets please visit:http://fiscd.org/ballgame/

LUNCHEON IN MEMORY OF SHARON SOKOL HEISLER Z.L.
The Great Neck Synagogue Annual Family Luncheon established in memory of Sharon Sokol Heisler z"l will take place Saturday, June 16, 2012. The Guest Speaker will be John Podhoretz,  Editor of Commentary Magazine. The cost is $42 per person, $20 per child (under 12) - (No charge for children under 3.)  The Luncheon will be taking place at the Women's Club. For reservations please call or e-mailMark Twersky (516) 487-6100 Email : mtwersky@gns.org

DONATIONS

The following donations have been made to the Young Israel of Great Neck:

            Sari and Stuart Braunstein in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Rabbi Meir Mitelman in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Adele and Azriel Genachowski in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Jocelyn and Ed Weiss in memory of Norman Silon

            Zelda and Sol Berger in memory of Irving Barenholtz

                        In honor of Yair Atlas' bar mitzvah

                        In memory of Moe Barak

Evelyn and Oscar Kranz in honor of the bar mitzvah of Shawn Lewis

                        In honor of Ralph Sasto's 90^th birthday

                        In honor of Shaindy and Mayer Rydzinski's granddaughter's bat mitzvah

                        In memory of Irving Barenholtz

Anita and Hal Beretz in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            In honor of Shawn Lewis' bar mitzvah

Judy and Lanny Oppenheim in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Erica and Ron Strauss in memory of Irving Barenholtz

                        In honor of Diane and Herb Kalter's 60^th wedding anniversary

            Judy and Fred Lewis in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Bonnie and Michael Orbach in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Aviva and Bob Zausmer in honor of Shawn Lewis' bar mitzvah

            Caroline and Martin Goldwyn in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Sherry and Samuel Husney in memory of Rose and Milton Zweig

            Jill Haft in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Rabbi Eric Goldstein in honor of Lloyd Hoffman's being honored by Israel Bonds

            Carole and Michael Nimaroff in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Helene and Josh Peyser in memory of Irving Barenholtz

            Nancy and Eric Salomon in memory of Irving Barenholtz