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The Young Israel of Great Neck was founded in 1974 as an affiliate of the National Council of Young Israel which has branches throughout the United States and Israel. The Congregation consists of approximately 250 families and prides itself on the atmosphere of warmth and closeness which pervades the membership. There are multiple minyanim and classes each day of the week servicing our members and the broader Jewish community.

Check out our photos from the YIGN - Lag B'omer BBQ 2009
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YIGN's Parsha Pundits - Behar - Bechukosai
By Dr. Alan Mazurek

Behukosai: 26:3: If you will follow My decrees and observe My commandments and perform them. Rashi: you might think that this second part of the pasuk means doing the mitzvos, but that is what the first part of the pasuk means; the second part is telling us something different - it is stressing the importance of toiling in the Torah - spending time and effort in learning the Torah and the mitzvos; trying to understand them. Oznayim LaTorah: when the Torah uses the word Chok, it always uses the verb Talaichu - going. It suggests to walk, to expend energy; that is the appropriate language when it comes to chukim which we don't understand. Read More

Recipes: "from our table to yours" 

Squash and Pepper Bake (see more)
Ellen Tuchinsky - May 14, 2009

2-3 lbs. butternut squash in cubes
2 red peppers cut into two inch pieces
1 large red onion cut into quarters and separated into pieces
3 zucchinis cut into 1/2" thick slices
2 sweet potatoes
2 Yukon gold potatoes

Olive oil - Pam spray
basil
thyme
rosemary

Place vegetables on parchment paper on a jelly roll pan (you'll need two pans).  Spray with olive oil (or Pam). Sprinkle rosemary, thyme and basil liberally on top of the vegetables. Bake at 400 for about an hour turning frequently so they brown all over. (For a recipe that's lower in calories you can eliminate the potatoes.)

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Weather Report for Great Neck, NY

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Partly Cloudy, 70 F

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YIGN Upcoming Events

July 11, 2009

Perek On The Lawn

August 8, 2009

Perek On The Lawn

August 14, 2009

Rabbi Natan Slifkin, The “Zoo Rabbi”, Scholar-In-Residence

August 15, 2009

Rabbi Natan Slifkin, The “Zoo Rabbi”, Scholar-In-Residence

August 30, 2009

YIGN Outdoor Movie Night

September 1, 2009

YIGN Blood Drive

September 12, 2009

Selichos Concert followed by Selichos