More than Falafel...Israeli Chefs Make Their Presence Known in the United States

Hungry?  You will be after reading this article from Tablet Magazine about Israeli chefs influencing Middle Eastern cuisine in the United States!

Introducing Westchester Jewish Council's new Assistant Executive Director, Pam Goldstein!

In April the Westchester Jewish Council made a smooth transition as we said a fond L'Hitra'ot (until we see you again) to Nancy Zaro and welcomed the newest member of our team, Pam Goldstein.

Pam, a Hartsdale resident since 1993, comes to the Council from Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, where she was the Co-President of the Parent-Teacher Organization from 2010 to 2012.  With her husband, Eric, she is the parent to three children, Melissa (Schechter '11), Jordan (Schecther '15), and Julia (Schechter '19).

Since joining the Council this Spring, Pam has been busy getting to know professional and lay staff at our member organizations and our partners throughout the County.  Most recently, she worked with WJC Board Member Gary Trachten and Musical Director Kenny Green to coordinate the Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival which, by all accounts, was a rousing success!

Pam is looking forward to fall as we begin our program year with the Jewish History & Heritage Month Celebration (hosted by the Westchester County Board of Legislators on Monday, September 23rd - mark your calendars!).

If you haven't had the chance to meet Pam yet, please feel free to drop her an email or give her a call at (914) 328-7001.  She'd love to get to know you!

Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival

Despite bad weather in surrounding towns, we had a beautiful afternoon at Kensico Dam Plaza for today's Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival!

Here are a few photos from today's festivities, courtesy of the Journal-News.  More photos and a complete write up of the event will be available later this week.

School and Workplace Accommodations for the Jewish High Holidays

Thanks to ADL for this timely resource detailing school and workplace accommodations for the Jewish High Holidays.

Who Loves You?

We're planning a fabulous evening of fun!  Here's a sneak peek at "Who Loves You?" - A Musical Tribute to Frankie Falli & The Four Seasons, our musical guests at the 37th Anniversary Gala honoring outgoing WJC President Ron Burton on Saturday, February 2nd.

Register now online!

A MESSAGE FROM THE WESTCHESTER BOARD OF RABBIS

A MESSAGE FROM THE WESTCHESTER BOARD OF RABBIS

The Westchester Board of Rabbis is shocked and saddened by the tragic events of December 14, at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and with the residents of Newtown, Connecticut.  Our tradition teaches that every human life is sacred for we are all created in God’s image.  We stand committed to this belief and will work toward insuring a better, safer world for all of God’s children.

We pray that the 20 children and 6 educators, who were so cruelly and senselessly killed, will be wrapped in God’s eternal embrace.  We pray that their memories will be come to be blessings.

The Westchester Board of Rabbis

President:  Rabbi Jaymee Alpert

Executive Committee:  Rabbis Morris Barzilai, Sandy Bogin, Lester Bronstein,

Jonathan Morgenstern, Mara Nathan, Gordon Tucker

Immediate Past President:  Rabbi Joshua Davidson

How Will You Light Your Chanukah Menorah This Year?

Enjoy this video from these inventive Technion students....and if you have a better way to light the menorah this year, we'd like to hear about it!

 

 

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