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As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us; as we remember them.
- Jewish Prayer
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May 19, 2023
Dear New York Metro Club President:
I am writing to request a timely matter. I am currently compiling a list of all our club members who have passed away since 2019. I am hoping that you can provide me with that list of your men’s club member names who died.
The purpose of the list is to honor and remember those who have been a part of the FJMC through your club at the upcoming FJMC Convention. There will be a special Memorial Service at Convention where all those who passed will be mentioned at this service. In addition, these men will be listed in the official Convention Journal. It is important to recognize and pay tribute to those who have contributed to your club's history, legacy and the FJMC.
Please know that the FJMC is approaching this with utmost respect and sensitivity. I assure you that the information you provide will only be used for the purposes of the Memorial Service list.
Please email me at aaltman@fjmc.org with your list by the deadline of June 12th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Aaron Altman
President, New York Metro Region, FJMC
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2023-24
New York Metro
To Be Voted On Proposed Slate
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President
Shea Lerner, Plainview JC
Exec VP Finance, Fundraising and Calendar
Stu Haimes, Plainview JC
2nd VP, Training, Operations, Communications
Jonathan Brody, Midway JC
3rd VP, Membership, Programming, Social Action, Affiliation
Warren Berkowitz, EMBE JC
BP Club Retention and Recruitment
Erez Barak, Temple Beth Torah, Westbury
VP Outreach
Steven Mandel, M.D., Park Avenue Synagogue
VP Programs
Hal Berkowitz, Forest Hills JC
Sgt. at Arms
Joe Bruck, Temple Beth Sholom
Treasurer
Dave Sherr, Temple Israel of Great Neck
Recording Secretary
David Snyder, Forest Hills JC
Corresponding Secretary
David Levine, Old Westbury
The following positions are vacant at this time:
Financial Secretary
Assistant Sgt. at Arms
Constitutional Amendment
Proposed changes to the New York Metro Constitution. Changes are in Blue.
The purposes of this organization shall be as follows:
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To maintain a regional organization of synagogue-affiliated Jewish Men’s Clubs or Brotherhoods and individuals, which are dedicated to the ideals and principles of traditional Judaism, in accordance with the general aims, purposes, and programs of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club’s (F.J.M.C.), the Masorti Movement, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the Rabbinical Assembly, and for that purpose, to organize, sponsor, develop, and promote such synagogue-affiliated Men’s Clubs or Brotherhoods.
- To help develop Masorti / Conservative Judaism throughout the Region and among its affiliated clubs through dynamic activities and participation in social, cultural, and /or religious programs.
- To implement the policies and objectives of the F.J.M.C. on regional and club level in conformance with the constitution, by-laws, standards, guides, and resolutions of the F.J.M.C.
4. To participate in the international activities of the F.J.M.C.
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To strengthen the bonds among the constituent clubs, individuals, and regions of the F.J.M.C.
- To carry out such regional projects, activities, and programs as are within the scope of the F.J.M.C.
- To train, motivate and develop leaders within the clubs and region through training and participation in leadership development activities created locally, regionally and by the F.J.M.C.
ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP
Any Men’s Club or Brotherhood within the designated area of the Region affiliated with a Conservative / Masorti synagogue, or any Jewish men’s organization within the region that is in accord with the objectives and goals of the F.J.M.C., the Conservative Movement, and the Region shall be eligible for membership in the F.J.M.C. as a NY METRO F.J.M.C. member. Any individual who is currently not a member of a congregation with an affiliated Club and in agreement with the mission of the FJMC may apply for membership as an “Individual Member”. Organizations and individuals shall be required to pay annual membership dues and supply a current membership roster to the FJMC. The club can terminate its affiliation upon written request to the F.J.M.C. The F.J.M.C. can disaffiliate a club for non-payment of dues and other infractions cited in the F.J.M.C. Constitution and By-Laws.
New Amendment
ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS
SECTION B: QUALIFICATIONS
No person shall be eligible for election to office who is not a member of an affiliate club in good standing.
To be qualified for the position of President of the Region, the candidate must have previously served as President of an affiliated Men’s Club or Synagogue.
Article XIV: CLUBS
The Executive Committee may assign Individual Members to clubs for the purpose of supporting those individual members.
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2023 Celebrate Israel Parade
Sunday, June 4, 2023
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Manhattan's Fifth Avenue
The JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade is unquestionably the world’s largest expression of solidarity with the Jewish state, and this year, it will mark Israel’s 75th birthday under the theme: Israel @ 75: Renewing the Hope
No other event in the world brings as many people together to celebrate Israel. It's a chance for us to gather, Jews and non-Jews alike, and walk arm in arm, together as one.
Go to the Celebrate Israel Parade website for further information.
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Ways to Celebrate
Jewish American Heritage Month
1. Visit a Jewish Museum or a site of historical Jewish interest.
2. Make something Jewish.
3. Bake Challah.
4. Listen to Jewish music.
5. Do a Jewish activity with your kids.
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ADL National Leadership Summit | |
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2023 ADL National Leadership Summit
Steven Mandel M.D.
Member of the Executive Committee NY Metro Region
Heidi Mandel PhD DPM LMSW
National Commissioners of the ADL
The ADL New York/New Jersey Advisory Board
Heidi and I attended the NLS in Washington, DC from April 30th to May 2nd 2023.
We along with the leadership of the Anti-Defamation League, support them in their mission. This mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all.” ADL is founded with the clear understanding the fight against one form of prejudice cannot succeed, without battling prejudice in all forms.
We are alarmed by the record levels of antisemitic incidents and attitudes. The rise of extremism and hate speech coursing through online spaces. We strongly support the fight against antisemitism, bigotry, and hate. The threats include those directed at Jewish institutions, delegitimizing Israel, on campuses and in board rooms, and violence in actions and words towards marginalized groups.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Play Pebble Beach Raffle
See special video:
Pebble Beach Resorts Experience
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Support the FJMC
"World's Oldest and Largest Jewish Men's Organization"
Raffle Tickets - $100
Limited to only 500 tickets!
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Not a golfer?
We’ve got you covered,
with $10,000 cash allowance
in lieu of the trip!
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But you GOTTA PLAY...
If you WANNA PLAY!
Get your raffle tickets now!
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Register For Convention Now! | |
REGISTRATION ENDS IN JUST 2 WEEKS! | |
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Federation Of Jewish Men's Clubs
Biennial International Convention
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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The NY Metro Region is now offering a $500 stipend to all NY Metro 2023 Convention attendees. | |
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DOWNLOAD THE "WHOVA" APP:
FJMC CONVENTION ON YOUR PHONE!
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Please use the email address you registered
with the event to sign up.
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Get the most out of the WHOVA (pronounced
HOO-vih) app and have a more productive experience!
Find schedules, participants, Pre-Convention and family activities, group chats, Convention Directory and much more!
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Are hamburgers healthy meals or junk food? Israeli dietician answers
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Are hamburgers healthy meals or junk food? Israeli dietician answers
(Jerusalem Post) — The hamburger has found its niche within the Israeli diet and can now be found everywhere from fast food chains and higher-end restaurants. The combination of flavors from the meat patty, the bread buns, the toppings and various sauces has made it a favorite among Israelis of all ages...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Slingshot Fund releases new ‘10 to Watch,’ with a focus on mental health
(Forward) — The innovation and young philanthropy-focused Slingshot Fund released its 2023 “10 to Watch” list, highlighting relatively new organizations and programs that its selection committee determined to be addressing critical needs in the Jewish community in fresh ways...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Noa Kirel of Israel during the flag ceremony before during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) | |
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Israel didn’t win Eurovision, but it did win the ‘rest of the world’
(Times of Israel) — Israel may have come in third place at the 2023 Eurovision in Liverpool on Saturday night, but it received the clear backing of fans from outside of Europe. For the first time this year, fans in countries that do not participate in the competition were able to cast their votes. And Israel won the most support from those voting in the “rest of the world,” whose votes were tallied together and entered with the weight of an additional country...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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End Jew Hatred Protest in NYC, held in front of the public library. (End Jew Hatred) (photo credit: END JEW HATRED)
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The End Jew Hatred Movement is spreading across the country — and sparking controversy
(Jerusalem Post) — Last month, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Jewish Democrat, proclaimed April 29 “End Jew Hatred Day,” citing “an urgent need to act against antisemitism in Colorado and across the country.” Similar proclamations came from New York Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican, and dozens of other elected officials nationwide. But in the New York City Council, an identical effort proved controversial. While the overwhelmingly Democratic council approved April 29 as End Jew Hatred Day annually, six council members either abstained from or voted against what organizers had intended to be an unanimous decision...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Dr. Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation, with Mario Bucaro, Foreign Minister of Guatemala. (photo credit: ISRAEL ALLIES FOUNDATION)
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Israel Allies Foundation president gets honorary doctorate in Guatemala
(Jerusalem Post) — Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein received an honorary doctorate Thursday from the Rural University of Guatemala.
He received the degree for his "defense, strengthening, respect and dissemination of human rights, which is characterized by promoting faith-based diplomacy and Judeo-Christian values worldwide," according to university rector Dr. Fidel Reyes Lee...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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The FJMC is now offering
Individual Membership
for a very low $36 a year!
...less than 10 cents a day!
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Remember
Your Jewish Traditions
It's not lost. Be part of an organization that encourages community, programming and shares information with a Jewish twist.
Reconnect
With Thousands of other Jewish Men
Form meaningful friendships throughout the country. Immerse yourself in their stories, activities and traditions of Jewish life in their community.
Reenergize
Your Jewish Legacy
Now is your opportunity to join as an individual member and receive the benefits - newsletters, upcoming events, community activity, invitations to our retreats, Convention, Leadership Development programs etc.
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Affinity Groups & Webinars | |
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Join us for Torah Talks!
Thursday, May 18, 2023
7:30pm ET | 6:30pm CT | 4:30pm PT
With Norm Kurtz and Benny Sommerfeld
Click here to register!
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Join us for Yiddish Lite!
Beginner's Yiddish Group
Alternate Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
at 8pm ET
Hosted by Al Davis
Click here to register!
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Financial Insights presents:
"Fireside Chat with Gary, Richard
and the Regulars"
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
at 8pm ET
Click here to register!
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Sports Affinity Presents: Bruce Pearl
Legendary Basketball Coach
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
at 8pm ET
Group Leaders:
David Kravitz & Danny Mandeau
Click here to register!
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Join us for Yiddish Alive!
Advanced Yiddish Group
Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8pm ET
Hosted by Jeffrey Newton, Joe Rotstein, Esther Scheer and Barry Wagner
Click here to register!
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Support Our
Ma'asim Tovim Honoree
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Steven Mandel MD is Clinical Professor of Neurology at Hofstra/Northwell and adjunct Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. He is a Member of Park Avenue Synagogue and Sutton Place Synagogue. His parents immigrated from Hungary and Czechoslovakia in the 1930’s and settled on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
You can honor Steve by placing an Ad in the Tribute Journal!
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Special Events Around the Region |
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Please join us for a trip and a guided tour of the museum exhibit, The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
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Our bus will leave the DHJC at 10:00am, and we will return by 4:30pm. The cost is $20.00 per person. Adults and students are invited.
You can bring the attached form and a check to the DHJC Office, or call with a credit card for payment.
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Congregation L'Dor V'Dor
49-10 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11362
Phone: 718-224-0404
www.olnjc.org
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Rummage Sale!
August 6 - August 8, 2023
Sunday, August 6
10am to 4pm
Monday, August 7
10am to 4pm
6pm to 9pm
Tuesday, August 8 (Bag Day!)
10am to 4pm
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East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center
1400 Prospect Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: 516-483-4205
www.eastmeadowjc.org
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East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center now has Bingo every Monday.
- Doors Open at 6 PM.
- First game is at 7:15 PM.
- Handicap accessible with elevator.
- Progressive cash prizes.
- Our snack bar offers a variety of refreshments and beverages. Our selections will be modified with safety protocols in mind.
- Proof of vaccination required for admittance. Individuals are welcome to wear a mask if they are personally more comfortable that way.
Click here to join our Bingo mailing list
Or Text 22828 with the word BINGOEMBEJC
to get started.
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Park Avenue Synagogue
50 E 87th Street, New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212-369-2600
www.pasyn.org
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Teen Gala: Casino Night
Friday, June 2, 2023
At 6:15PM
Register here
Join us for an end of year celebration. We'll honor the amazing programs our teens have created this year and send off our seniors! We'll eat finger food, drink mocktails, and play casino games! The dress code is Shabbat.
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Midway Jewish Center
330 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY 11791
www.mjc.org
(516) 938-8390
Hearing Men's Voices
Next Session is on Tuesday, June 6, 2023
At 8:30PM
Hearing Men's Voices is on the first Tuesday in the OSR.
This popular discussion group is an open, judgement-free place
for men to discuss the challenges that come with being human.
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A 4,000-person Yiddish sing-along will take place in Central Park this summer
(New York Jewish Week) — This summer, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to hear their favorite Yiddish songs under the stars — and sing along at the same time. “New York Sings Yiddish,” a free concert of Yiddish music featuring The Klezmatics and more, will be performed in Central Park on June 14 at 7 p.m. as part of Capital One City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage series.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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When Marcia Bricker Halperin started photographing Dubrow's Cafe in 1975, New York's cafeteria culture was already becoming extinct. (Marcia Bricker Halperin) | |
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A new photo book celebrates the very Jewish cafeteria culture of a vanished New York
(New York Jewish Week) – Back in 1975, Marcia Bricker Halperin had just graduated from Brooklyn College with the dream of becoming a professional photographer when she stepped into the Flatbush outpost of Dubrow’s, a cafeteria-style restaurant, for a warm cup of coffee...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Ishay Ribo, the Israeli singer-songwriter whose faith pop music has united religious and secular audiences, is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in September. (Wikimedia) | |
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Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo will be first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden
(JTA) — The Orthodox singer Ishay Ribo, whose music has attracted a diverse audience of religious and secular Israeli fans, will be the first Israeli artist to headline a concert at New York City’s Madison Square Garden...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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The works combine lighthearted, imaginative whimsy with insightful commentary on Jewish customs and history. | |
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A Collage of Customs, Iconic Jewish Woodcuts Revised for the Twenty-First Century
Exhibit on view
May 11, 2023 - November 19, 2023
The Museum at Eldridge Street is proud to present A Collage of Customs, Iconic Jewish Woodcuts Revised for the Twenty-First Century, an exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed artist and writer Mark Podwal.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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BQLI Woman of Achievement
Lisa Pollack
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BQLI Woman of Achievement
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Program begins at 7:30pm
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn Heights
Lisa Pollack has been named BQLI Region Woman of Achievement honoree for her Sisterhood, Congregation L'Dor V'Dor of Little Neck, NY.
The BQLI Region Woman of Achievement Gala celebrates women chosen by our Sisterhood Affiliates who, through volunteerism and dedication, exemplify the finest qualities of Conservative Jewish women.
Click here to place an ad in the journal or to make reservations for the Gala Dinner or to register for the Livestream.
The Livestream, for those guests unable to attend in person, will open at 7:15 p.m. Please note that the Livestream link cannot be shared.
For questions about tickets and donations, please contact Fern Summer at fernbqli@gmail.com or 516-785-6957.
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World Zionist Organization |
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"Let Me Hear Thy Voice"
with Tammy Gottlieb
Member of the World Zionist Organization Executive
representing MERCAZ
The journey of an Israeli-born female Conservative Jew to becoming a cantor at the Kotel and a senior representative
of our Movement around the world.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
At 8:00 PM
Hewlett-East Rockway Jewish Centre
RSVP required. Register now!
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Jewish American Fun Facts |
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Happy Jewish American
Heritage Month!
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Shari Lewis, born Sonia Phyllis Hurwitz, born in the Bronx, was the original puppeteer for the beloved children’s character Lamb Chop. Her father, Abraham Hurwitz, was a founding member of Yeshiva University.
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Larry David, born in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, co-creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, voiced George Steinbrenner on Seinfeld. Steinbrenner, the former owner of the New York Yankees, was depicted only from the back (therefore never seeing his face) during the seasons where George Costanza worked for the Yankees.
Click here to read other interesting fun facts!
Do you have any trivia or fun facts that you would like to share for the newsletter? Please contact Lisa at assistant@fjmc.org
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Emily Weisberg, the owner of Moss Cafe, stands outside her kosher eatery in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. She wanted a place where she could get to know everyone who lived in the neighborhood...(Ike Allen) | |
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This Kosher Cafe in Riverdale attracts a diverse clientele from across the Bronx
(New York Jewish Week) — When Emily Weisberg arrived in the Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale in 2014, she was surprised that the coffee options didn’t extend far beyond Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. So she set out to create a cafe of her own...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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The open kitchen at Grill Point NYC, a kosher Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side. (Philip Efron) | |
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The high price of kosher food takes a bite out of these NYC teens’ budgets
(JTA) — On a recent Tuesday before his basketball team’s evening practice, sophomore Gabe R. and several of his friends headed to Grill Point NYC, a kosher Mediterranean restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Looking at the menu, Gabe was stunned by the prices...
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
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Letters to the Editor
If you have an article of interest, a special event happening at your Men's Club or other news for the New York Metro Region newsletter, please forward them to Lisa Pollack at assistant@fjmc.org
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New York Metro Region Looking for Volunteers!
Marketing
Training
Programming
Fundraising
Inquiries and questions, contact: Aaron Altman at aaltman@fjmc.org
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Please check out our website for the latest news around the region,
the exciting club programs and more.
New York Metro Region Newsletter edited by Lisa Pollack.
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