Moving Forward with our Family Great Neck Synagogue Program Brochure 2017 - 2018 A Letter from the Dedication Dear Friends,

Once again we present to you our Annual Program Brochure. A lot of hard work and resources went into the planning of this coming year’s program, and we hope you will enjoy the fruit of those labors.

The theme for this year, Together in Harmony, captures the essence of our community. Members with different backgrounds and different interests can all find exciting opportunities in this year’s programming. For some it will be the weekly classes, for others the special Shabbat guest speakers and yet for others, the social programs of our affiliates. GNS has something for everyone and together, in harmony, we all create this special community. This brochure is graciously dedicated by I want to thank all of our sponsors who help enable this program to move forward, and offer a special thank you Table of Contents to Harvey and Gloria Kaylie for their vision, support and leadership. This program and brochure would not have Harvey & Gloria Section: Page # come about without the leadership and hard work of Rabbi Calendar 10-11 Ian Lichter and his committee, and we are grateful for their Kaylie efforts. in loving memory of Holiday Lectures 12-13 Harvey’s dear mother Shabbat Guest Speakers 14-18 Finally, it is all for naught unless you make a commitment to Community Lunches 16-17 join us in this growth and take advantage of these wonderful opportunities. It has the potential to be another great year! Tess Kaylie Children’s Activities 20-22 a whose dedication Looking forward to seeing you. to her family was pure.

Rabbi Dale Polakoff Synagogue Services Clergy and Staff DAILY MINYAN tions are made to acknowledge birthdays Rabbi Polakoff Office: 516-487-6100; Rabbi Dale Polakoff or yahrzeits, births or deaths, graduations, Home: 516-482-8560 Or Jerry Wein- Rabbi The backbone of the Synagogue, professional accomplishments or simply stein Home: 516-487-0023; Cell: 516- Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv take as a nice way to say thank you to someone 512-295. Rabbi Ian Lichter place during the week in the Beit Mi- special. For more information on donation Assistant Rabbi Executive Board 2017-2018 drash. Shacharit services are Monday cards please call the synagogue office (516) BIKUR CHOLIM Harold Domnitch and Thursday at 6:35 am, Tuesday, 487-6100. The Bikur Cholim of Great Neck was Rabbi Aron Rubin Chairman Wednesday and Friday at 6:45 am and established in 1988. Our members Rabbinic Intern Sunday at 7:30 & 8:30 am. Each week- SCOPE MAGAZINE Dov Sassoon SCOPE Magazine is our remarkable bring comfort, hope and understand- President day morning a second Shacharit ser- synagogue book. New issues are or- ing to the sick and/or elderly. We often Rabbi Sean Jensen vice meets at 7:45 am in the Braun ganized and printed three times a year, shop for them and at times take them to Youth Director Erran Kagan Youth Center. On Rosh Chodesh and Executive Vice President Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah and Pe- their physicians. Sometimes volunteers fast days Shacharit begins at 6:30 am. sach. Current articles from our editors will shop with the disabled or depressed Dr. Michael & Zehava Atlas Cindy Liebmann On Shabbat the Hashkama minyan be- and congregants, sharing history, trav- patient. During the holidays, our vol- Youth Directors First Vice President gins at 8:00 am, the Main Minyan be- el, divrei Torah and life experiences are unteers blow shofar for shut-ins and gins at 9:00 am and the Beit Midrash Bart Baum truly engaging. Schedule of activities, help the sick perform religious obliga- Lisa Septimus Minyan at 9:15 am. For the schedule of Second Vice President events and community news, halacha tions during Succot and other holidays. Yoetzet Halacha Mincha and Maariv services please see for the upcoming holiday are includ- When possible, we help the patients Jon Reiss the weekly Shabbat Announcements ed in each publication. SCOPE has be- prepare for Shabbat. We are members Mark Twersky Third Vice President or call the synagogue office. come the showcase for our member’s of the Coordinating Council of the Bi- Executive Director kur Cholim of Greater New York, devot- Elie Cohen SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS intellectual scope. We encourage your Treasurer ed to “compassionate care for the sick, Emailed each week and also distribut- participation and ask you to send your Dr. James Frisch frail and homebound.” We welcome Diane Rein ed in Shul every Shabbat, the Shabbat articles and advertisements (price list is Asst. Executive Director your participation and look forward to Recording Secretary Announcements contain a Dvar Torah available upon request) to Diane Rein at hearing from you. If you wish to volun- of the weekly Torah reading, the time [email protected]. Josh Shatzkes teer or need help yourself, or for a loved schedule for services throughout the Corresponding Secretary one, please contact Robyn Blumner week, and announcements of interest CHEVRA KADISHA Great Neck is proud of its outstanding (516) 487-3859. Ruby Askowitz to synagogue members. If you have an Financial Secretary Chevra Kadisha under the leadership announcement which you would like of its founder, Jerry Weinstein. The GNS HUNGER INITIATIVE published in the Shabbat Announce- Steven Blumner Chevra assists in all needs of the de- The GNS Hunger Initiative encom- Service Officer ments, it must be submitted to the ceased, including removal, shemirah passes more than a dozen groups and synagogue office by Thursday. To sign Gary Chubak and taharah. Members of the commu- approaches to helping hungry families up for the Shabbat Announcements Service Officer nity are encouraged to volunteer for throughout the community and world- mailing list, please email our Executive this important communal institution, wide. Donate extra food to our estab- Tommy Furst Director, and should contact the Synagogue of- lished pantries, your time in stocking Gabbai Mark Twersky, at [email protected]. fice for more information. The Chevra and delivering food and helping in soup kitchens. These programs con- Jordan Wolf DONATION CARDS recognizes that at the time of death the Bet Midrash Gabbai Donations to the various funds of the Great family is under tremendous emotional tinue all year long including holiday Neck Synagogue can be earmarked ac- stress and may find themselves unpre- times. To help donate your time, food or Meir Stein knowledging a special life cycle event or pared to handle the detailed arrange- money, please contact: Cindy Hodkin Bet Midrash Service Officer other important occasions. Acknowledg- ments of a funeral and burial. In cases (516) 482-7771, Nechama Liss-Levin- ments are sent to the appropriate family as of emergency, call either son (516) 773-3572 or Michelle Berman an indication of your consideration. Dona- (516) 829-1942. Mondays Community Scholars’ Kollel Rabbi Yudi Jeger 8:30 a.m– 10:00 a.m Weekly Schedule Study

Tanach Rabbi Ian Lichter of Classes Torah 8:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m Shabbat Topics in Aggadata Parshat Hashavua with the Rabbi Dale Polakoff GNS Rabbinic Team 9:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m (Bilfeld home) 8:30 a.m– 9:00 a.m Rabbi Dale Polakoff Rabbi Ian Lichter Thursdays Tuesdays Community Scholars’ Kollel Gemorah (Beitzah) Rabbi Yudi Jeger GNS Rabbinic Team Community Scholars’ Kollel 8:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m 1 hour before Mincha Community Scholars’ Kollel: Rabbi Yudi Jeger 8:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m Join in our Scholars’ Kollel each Women’s Chumash Class Rabbi Yisroel Reisman 1 & a half hours after Shabbat morning for breakfast, stimulating Torah Rabbi Dale Polakoff conversation, and special lectures and 9:15 a.m – 10:30 a.m presenttions from the GNS Rabbinic Wednesdays team and visiting scholars. The Scholars’ Community Scholars’ Kollel Power Chumash Sundays Kolell produces a weekly parsha sheet and an annual journal of original Torah Rabbi Yudi Jeger Midrash Rabbi Dale Polakoff scholarship. 8:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m 8:30 p.m– 9:30 pm Rabbi Dale Polakoff 9:15 a.m– 10:00 am Please speak to Steve Zuckerman or Gemorah Rabbi Lichter for details Rabbi Yossi Singer Fridays Rabbi Yudi Jeger 8:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m Rabbi Yissocher Frand Parsha Video 8:30 a.m – 9:30 a.m Contemporary Topic Chabura Rabbi Ian Lichter 9:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m (rotating homes) orah Study g T oin ng O

Rabbi Yissocher Frand Rabbi Yisroel Reisman

6 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 7 Celebrate Rabbi Elie Mansour Wondergy Chanukah Light Show Leil Hoshana Rabba, Chanukah, December 13, 2017 Welcome to our the Holidays Tuesday Night, 7:00 p.m. High Holidays Chazzanim October 10, 2017 8:00 pm Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur LaserScience is all about optics and vision. The Rabbi Mansour is currently the physics of optics help us add layers of excite- Rabbi of Bet Yaakob Synagogue ment to the show. But that’s half the story. & Congregation in Brooklyn, We also explore how Chazzan Srulik Hershtik one beam creates entire Main Sanctuary New York, where he continues to spread Torah and pro- vide inspiration. His outstanding scholarship, clarity of images, using the sci- Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Simcha Leiner ence of our eyes. As we play Main Sanctuary presentation, magnetic personality and ability to relate to people of all levels of observance combined to make him with visual perception, we even delve into motion Chazzan Yisroel “Srulik” Hershtik was & Beit Midrash an exceptional teacher and leader, who could show Jews in movies, cartoons, and laser shows. You’ll learn born in South Africa and raised in about: Persistence of vision, Perception of motion, 1st Days of from all backgrounds the joy and fulfillment that can be . He is a well-known chazzan, achieved through a Torah lifestyle. Light Rays and Momentum, How Lasers make Light singer, choir director and conductor. Sukkot & How Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and He has led Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services in the Mathematics (STEAM) work together. Young Israel of Woodmere for the last ten years. Since 2009, Simcha Leiner has been Srulik is part of the Hershtik family musical dynasty, son wowing audiences around the world. At of world famous chazzan Chaim Eliezer Hershtik and the mere age of 12, Simcha began study- cousin of Netanel Hershtik of the Hampton Synagogue. ing at the Belz School of Jewish Music ( University) under the tutelage Purim Extravaganza of Cantor Sherwood Goffin. He has per- Wednesday Night February 28 formed at hundreds of events in over 10 Thursday March 1, 2018 countries. Together with his Produc- er, Yochi Briskman they have released Celebrate Purim with the mitzvot of the 3 solo albums to critical acclaim, the day including Seudah, Mishloach Manot latest being Leiner Live in Odes- and Matanot L’evyonim and join us for sa. In addition Simcha and Baruch Megillah Reading, Children’s Program, Levine have joined forces to release Purim Tisch and our famous Purim Shpiel 2 incredibly popular Project Relax performed by the Great Neck Synagogue Shloimi Dachs; Sruli Hirsch; Evan Twersky albums. Simcha serves as Chaz- Rabbinic Team. Main Sanctuary, zan in communities Mender Auditorium & Beit Midrash around the world Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur on Shabbosim and We welcome back three of our veteran ba’alei tefillah who Yomim Tovim. have inspired us with their beautiful tefillot throughout the years. 8 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 9 December “Take Note” March Shabbat & Saturday night December 9 Thursday March 1 GN S Tribute Shabbat to GNS Dinner Honorees Purim GNS Annual Dinner Shabbat March 10 the Year Sunday December 10 Aharon Ariel Lavi throughFriday October 6 Chanukah Arts ‘n Crafts August/September Youth Sukkah Hop Shabbat March 24 Wednesday December 13 Tefillah Madness Final Thursday August 31 Sunday October 8 Family Chanukah Lazer Show Sunday March 25 Annual GNS Youth Kickoff Carnival Youth Mystery Bus Ride Shabbat December 16 Pre-Pesach Arts ‘n Crafts Sunday September 10 Tuesday October 10 Shabbat Speaker Rabbi Steven Burg Men’s Club Event with Dr. Jeffrey Liebmann Leil Hoshana Rabbah with Rabbi Mansour Annual Youth Chanukah Bash April Sukkah Sleepover Shabbat Sept. 16-17 Sunday April 12 Wednesday October 11 January Shabbat Speaker Mrs. Michal Horowitz Yom Hashoah Commemoration Youth Erev Shmini Atzeret Trip Youth Leadership Training Shabbaton High School Oneg at the home Saturday Night January 13 Shabbat April 13-14 Saturday Night September 16 of Rabbi & Ellen Polakoff Saturday Night Film Shabbat Speaker Malcolm Hoenlein Leil Slichot Thursday October 12 Wednesday January 31 Wednesday April 18 Mrs. Michal Horowitz & Evan Twersky Preschool Hakafot Tu B’Shvat Yom Ha’atzmaut with Mr. Elliott Abrams Sunday September 17 Shabbat October 21 February Thursday April 19 Pass it Forward Delivery Day Shabbat Speaker R’ Natan Slifkin Youth Program Yom Ha’atzmaut Youth Arts ’n Crafts & Fun Bus Shabbat February 3 New Members Luncheon AIPAC Shabbaton Wednesday September 20 Sunday October 29 May Erev Rosh of Fun Program (1st-5th) Men’s Club Event with Rabbi Evan Hoffman Sunday February 4 Super Bowl Event Thursday May 3 Shabbat September 23 Lag Ba’omer Family Bonfire BBQ Youth Shabbat November Saturday Night Feb. 10 Men’s Club Painting Event Shabbat May 5 Thursday September 28 Shabbat November 4 Young Family Luncheon Women’s Learning with Chani Juravel Shabbat Speaker Dr. David G. Dalin Saturday Night Feb. 17 Youth Basketball Skills Competition Tuesday May 8 October Sunday November 5 Sisterhood Dinner Semi-Annual Blood Drive Friday Night Shabbat Feb. 23 Shabbat May 12 Sisterhood Chanukah Boutique Tot Shabbat/Young Family Adar Dinner Sunday October 1 Women’s Shabbaton with Jackie Bitton Erev Sukkot Arts ‘n Crafts Saturday Night November 11 Shabbat February 24 Shabbat Speaker Ms. Raizi Chechik Sunday May 13 Wednesday October 4 Men’s Club Variety Evening & Dinner at Colbeh Yom Yerushalayim Erev Sukkkot Youth Trip Wednesday February 28 Shabbat November 18 Sunday-Monday May 20-21 Ohel Shabbaton Ta’anit Esther Thursday October 5 Purim Extravaganza Shavuot Open Sukkah for the community Friday November 24 at the home of Rabbi & Ellen Polakoff Annual Loaves of Love Challah Baking Event 10 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 11 Celebrate

the Holidays Lag Ba’omer Family Bonfire Thursday Evening, May 3, 2018

Join us in the backyard for a BBQ as we share songs and Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha’atzamut Divrei Torah on the magical holiday of Lag Ba’omer. Wednesday Evening, April 18, 2018 - 8:00 p.m. Elliott Abrams

Join us for an evening of tribute to our fallen soldiers and inspiration to those who work diligently to make our Homeland what it is today. Elliott Abrams will be our featured speaker. Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Yom Yerushalayim Sunday, May 13, 2018 Yom Hashoah Commemoration Washington, DC. He served Wednesday Evening April 11, 2018 as deputy assistant to the president and deputy Join us in celebrating Yerushalayim in the park with festivities. Each year we have the opportunity to ful- national security advisor fill our responsibility to never forget and in the administration of hear the experiences from a survivor of President George W. Bush, the Holocaust. Join for a special evening where he supervised U.S. of commemoration for the entire family policy in the Middle East for to attend. Program to be published in the the White House. He is the Shavuot Late Night Learning Spring. author of four books, Undue Process (1993), Security and Saturday Night – Monday Night, May 19-21, 2018 Sacrifice (1995), Faith or Fear: How Jews Can Survive in a Christian America (1997), and Tested by Zion: the Bush Celebrate Matan Torah with a slate of inspiring classes as we Administration and the Israeli-Palestinian probe the depths of Torah well past midnight. This year’s Conflict (2013); and the editor of three program will be held at Young Israel of Great Neck. more, Close Calls: Intervention, Terrorism, Missile Defense and “Just War” Today; Honor Among Nations: Intangible Interests and Foreign Policy; and The Influence of Faith: Religion and American Foreign Policy.

12 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 13 Shabbat Speakers Shabbat Speakers Focus on Jewish & Events Focus on Jewish & Events Thought & History Thought & History David G. Dalin Youth Shabbat November 4-5, 2017 September 23, 2017 Our youth department takes over the Shabbat Dr. David Dalin, a wide- minyanim, as we celebrate our young men & women. ly-published scholar of Mrs. Michal Horowitz Shabbat September 15-16, 2017 American Jewish History, Ohel Shabbaton has taught Jewish history at November 17-18, 2017 Rabbi Natan Slifkin several universities. He has Mrs. Horowitz will provide trans- October 20-21, 2017 also been the Taube Senior Our close relationship continues with our annual formative insights in advance Research Fellow in American Shabbaton as OHEL clients and Great Neck Synagogue of the High Holiday season. She On Parshat Noach, Rabbi Dr. Slifkin History at Stanford Universi- families enjoy Friday night dinner and Oneg together will also inspire us with a pre-Se- will discuss the Animal Kingdom in ty, and an Adjunct Scholar at in shul in addition to the Shabbat lunches hosted by the lichot lecture on Saturday night. Jewish Thought. the Ethics and Public Policy GNS families. The Ohel Shabbaton is one of the most Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin is the founder Center in Washington, D.C. memorable Shabbatot of the year. Mrs. Michal Horowitz has a and director of the Biblical Museum of Dr. Dalin received his B.A. Bachelor of Science from com- Natural History in , Israel. from the University of California at Berkeley, where bined studies at York University, Born in Manchester, England, he he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Toronto, and Brooklyn College, spent many years of study at yeshivot M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University. and a Masters of Science from Brooklyn College. Mrs. in Israel. He then taught and Dr. Dalin’s numerous articles and book reviews Horowitz teaches weekly classes at venues in the Jewish philosophy at Ohr Somayach Institutions, have appeared in a variety of publications, in- Five Towns and Far Rockaway. Mrs. Horowitz, a dy- where he received rabbinic ordination. Rabbi cluding American Jewish History, Commen- namic and inspiring teacher and speaker, has been Slifkin also has an MA in Jewish Studies from the tary, Modern , the Weekly Standard, the a guest lecturer and scholar in residence in many Lander Institute in , where he graduated American Jewish Year Book and the Jewish communities, both nationally and internationally. summa cum laude, and received his PhD in Jewish Review of Books. He has served Michal serves as a Scholar in Residence at the Ye- History from Bar-Ilan University, with a dissertation as a Scholar-in-Residence at shiva University RIETS Annual Shavuos Retreat. Her on Rabbinic encounters with zoology. synagogues and Jewish com- website is michalhorowitz.com. Mrs. Horowitz lives Shabbat Drasha munal institutions throughout in Woodmere, NY with her husband and children. The Animal Kingdom in Jewish Thought the United States. Afternoon Shiur Shabbat Drasha - Rebuilding Ourselves: Rationalism vs. Mysticism Shabbat Morning: The Power of Repentance Seudah Shlishit Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, Seudah Shlishit- Loving G-d: Practical Application of Three How (not) to Become a Heretic: What Must a Jew Believe? Modes of Divine Service from Brandeis to Kagan Pre-Selichot Inspiration - Exploring and Understanding This Shabbos will also be our annual New Members Luncheon Seudah Shlishit: The Efficacy of Prayer: Can We Really Change the Decree? as we welcome all new members of the community to Great The Life and Legacy of Rav Shear Yashuv Neck Synagogue. Cohen: A Personal Reminiscence

14 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 15 Shabbat Speakers Shabbat Speakers Rabbi Steven Burg Focus on & Events Focus on December 15-16, 2017 & Events Jewish Education Israel Rabbi Steven Burg is the Global Director General of Aish HaTorah. Aharon Ariel Lavi Malcolm Hoenlein March 10-11, 2018 April 13-14, 2018 Ms. Raizi Chechik Rabbi Burg has a Masters in February 23-24, 2018 Medieval Jewish History as well Lavi is a serial social and Malcolm Hoenlein is Execu- as Rabbinic Ordination. He has Ms. Raizi Chechik is the new environmental entrepre- tive Vice Chairman of the Con- completed management courses Head of School at Manhattan neur and a profession- ference of Presidents of Major at Harvard Business School and the Day School. Previously, al community organizer, American Jewish Organizations, Kellogg School of Management of she served as Principal at who believes that networks the coordinating body on inter- Northwestern University. the Stella K Abraham High are key to shaping our re- national and national concerns Currently Rabbi Burg is the School in Hewlett, New York. ality. Lavi is co-founder of for 52 national Jewish organiza- Global Director General of Aish Raizi studied Tanach and the Eco-Hassidic commu- tions. HaTorah which provides all Jews the opportunity to explore Counseling at the Michlala nity “Garin Shuva”, on the Malcolm Hoenlein received his the depth and beauty of their heritage. Headquartered Jerusalem Teachers College, Gaza border; the Nettiot B.A. in Political Science from at one Western Wall Plaza at the beautiful Dan Family holds an MA in Medieval Intentional Communities Temple University and com- Aish HaTorah World Center, Aish HaTorah is a Global Jewish History, and has Network; And MAKOM: pleted his Masters degree and educational movement that aspires to inspire all Jews to done doctoral work in both the national umbrella organization of intention- doctoral course work from the University of Pennsylva- become passionate about their Judaism through the study Jewish History and Jewish al communities in Israel. Lavi is also involved nia’s Department of International Relations. A National of Toras Chaim, living Torah. Known for its openness and Education. As a veteran educator, Ms. Chechik has in developing similar Jewish intentional Defense Fellow in the University’s Near East Center, Mr. inclusivity, Aish has become a global spiritual movement. developed curricular materials for the Sephardic communities in America. Hoenlein taught International Relations in the Political Rabbi Burg has been tasked with coordinating, overseeing Studies Institute at the City University of New York, Lavi is a thinker who believes Judaism can Science Department and served as a Middle East special- and building Aish HaTorah into the most significant global worked as a mentor for the Principal’s Partnership at inspire and inform all walks of life, and vice ist at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. In addition, Jewish educational movement in recent Jewish history. Yeshiva University, and is the recipient of numerous versa. For him, Torah is embedded in the world he served on the editorial staff of ORBIS, the Journal of As the International Director of NCSY, the largest awards and honors, including the national Grinspoon and we can learn it from contemplating on reality, International Affairs. Mr. Hoenlein has traveled through- international Jewish youth movement, Rabbi Burg Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. As a as well as inspire reality with Jewish wisdom. out the world meeting with world leaders and Jewish founded the Jewish Student Union (JSU), a network gifted orator with a broad base of knowledge, Lavi holds a B.A. in Economics and Geography, communities. He has written and lectured across the US of hundreds of public high school clubs that teach Ms. Chechik’s lectures are innovative, an M.A. in History, Philosophy and Sociology of and abroad on international relations, Israel and Mid- unaffiliated Jewish teens about their heritage. He started informative and inspiring. Science, and currently writing his PhD in the field dle East affairs, Soviet and World Jewry, terrorism, the the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ) an Israel This Friday night is of Public Policy. He is a fellow in several research American Jewish community, and intergroup relations. experience for unaffiliated Jewish teens which continues the Young Family institutions in Israel and published a book on Ju- to send thousands of teens to Israel. Welcoming daism and Economics and numerous articles. He Adar Friday lives with his wife, Liat, and their four children in Night Shuva, and loves riding his bikes. AIPAC Shabbaton & Shabbat Lunch Dinner. February 2-3, 2018 Shabbat Drasha: “On Economy and Sustenance - Judaism, Society and Economics” Speaker and lunch details to be publicized in January. Please note that the AIPAC Policy Conference is Seudah Shlishit: “Hakhel - Intentional communities March 4th-6th 2018. in a Jewish context” 16 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 17 Shabbat Speakers

Shabbaton for & Events

Mrs. Jackie Bitton Women May 11-12, 2019

Mrs. Jackie Bitton, a shining star on the motivational speaker’s circuit, hails from New York and has been involved in Jewish women’s education and Jewish outreach activities for over a decade. After spending most of that time inspiring individuals and communities in San Diego, California and Seattle, Washington, she moved back to the New York area where she and her family now live. Jackie is currently Dean of Students at YDE Girls Yeshivah in Brooklyn and teaches a popular weekly Torah class for women in her community. An alumna of SKA HALB High School for girls, she is a frequent lecturer to women of all backgrounds and ages throughout the United States, Canada and Israel, and her passionate and humorous presentations have made her a highly popular speaker on a wide variety of topics.

18 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 19 Special Events Youth P rograms at August 31 | Annual GNS Kickoff Carnival September 16 | Youth Leadership Training Shabbaton G reat Neck Synagogue September 16 | Youth Selichot (middle & high school) September 17 | Rosh HaShana Arts n Crafts (pre-school) September 20 | Erev Rosh of Fun program (1st-5th grade) | Rosh Hashana Arts n Crafts September 23 Youth Shabbat with Morah Zehava & Fun Bus October 1 | Erev Sukkot Arts n Crafts Sunday September 17 October 4 | Erev Sukkot Youth Trip October 6 | Sukkah Hop Erev Sukkot Arts n Crafts October 8 | Mystery Bus Ride | with Morah Zehava October 10 Sukkah Sleepover October 11 | Erev Shmini Atzeret Trip Sunday October 1 October 11 | High School Oneg at the home of Rabbi and Ellen Polakoff October 12 | Preschool Hakafot Simchat Torah Celebration | Preschool Hakafot November 18 OHEL Shabbaton November 24 | Annual Loaves of Love Challah Baking Event Thursday October 12 December 10 | Chanuka Arts n Crafts Chanuka Arts n Crafts December 16 | Annual Chanuka Bash! with Morah Zehava February 4 | Super Bowl Event Sunday December 10 February 17 | Basketball Skills Competition February 23 | Young Family Friday Night TOT Shabbat March 1 | Purim Program on Brook Lane Friday February 23 March 24 | Tefillah Madness Final March 25 | Pesach Arts ‘n’ Crafts Pesach Arts n Crafts March 25 | Pre-Pesach Event (1st-5th grade) with Morah Zehava May 12 | Women’s Shabbaton / Mother Daughter Seudat Shlishit Sunday March 25 May 20 | Shavuot Sundaes on Wednesday

20 Great Neck Synagogue 26 Old Mill Rd. | 516.487.6100 21 ShabbatYouth P rograms at G reat Neck Synagogue

Dinner / Oneg Series (Atlas & Jensen home) Friday, September 22 - College Oneg Monday, October 4- Shmini Atzeret High School Oneg- Home Rabbi & Ellen Polakoff Friday, October 20- 8th grade Friday, December 8- 9th & 10th grade Oneg Friday, January 12 -11th & 12th grade Oneg Friday, March 9- 7th grade Oneg

Kiddush Luncheon & Supervisory Meetings (Jensen Home) November 11- Preschool Leaders December 9 - Leaders (1st grade & up) January 13- Kiddush Staff February 10- Leaders (1st grade & up) March 17- Preschool Leaders April 21 –Kiddush Staff May 12- Leaders (1st grade & up)

MINI SHABBATON SCHEDULE This is YOUR Shabbat! Ice Cream Kiddush and special Saturday night activity!!

October 7- 5th-7th grade girls October 14 - 5th -7th grade boys November 11 - 1st & 2nd grade girls November 18- 1st & 2nd grade boys December 2- 3rd & 4th grade girls December 9- 3rd & 4th grade boys January 6- 1st & 2nd grade girls January 13- 1st & 2nd grade boys February 3- 3rd & 4th grade girls February 10- 3rd & 4th grade boys February 17- 5th-7th grade boys

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