MIDWAY JEWISH CENTER CYBERFLYER

July 3, 2009 / 11 Tammuz 5769

Candle Lighting 8:11pm
Family Service 7:30pm

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SYNAGOGUE BUSINESS

Midway Sisterhood Presents Jewish New Year Cards designed by Cindy Shechter

4 styles to choose from. Minimum order is 50 cards at $1 per card. Come to Midway office to see actual cards.

Deadline for ordering cards is August 3.

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OPEN YOUR HEART & HOME THIS SUMMER

Each summer, we bring "Israel" to our day camp through the Summer Shlichim Program. Israeli counselors will spend all summer at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds sharing Jewish culture and the spirit of Israel. We are looking for area families who are willing to host these "special ambassadors" in their homes for two weeks.
This year, we have two young men who completed their military service.
They will be here from June 25 - August 20.

If you are interested in hosting our Shlichim during the summer, please call Sue Tregerman, Assistant Executive Director, at 516-822-3535 x320.
Sponsored by the Mid-Island Y.

ISRAEL WITH RABBI RANK AND DINA
February 13-22, 2010
Cost: $1,995/person (approximately)

Trip includes exploring the tunnels around the Western Wall, a Jerusalem’s Shuk (open air market), a visit to the hall where the birth of Israel was announced, floating in the Dead Sea, climbing Masada & Shabbat in Jerusalem. It also includes great hotels, breakfasts, several meals and more!

For more information, e-mai Rabbi Rank at rafirank@mjc.org or Call (516) 938-8390 ISN’T IT TIME YOU SAW ISRAEL?

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REMEMBER TO FILL OUT YOUR J-LEARN SURVEY

Everyone received an e-mail survey of their experiences with Adult Jewish Learning. Whether you've taken those courses or not, please fill it out. It will help the Jewish community plan more effectively for courses that you need and want. Thanks so much!

FALL 2009 J-LEARN COURSE

Running on empty? Refuel, recharge & reconnect with a 10-week series.

Where: Midway Jewish Center
When: Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Course: Shivim Pamin: The Seventy Faces of Wisdom
Fee: $280, plus $40 for text.

Exodus: From Revelation to Revolution
Take a look at some of the world’s oldest and most profound stories! Find meaning in how they impact today’s society and influence your life. Jewish tradition suggests that the Torah has “70 faces” or ways of interpreting and understanding it. Revisit the texts you learned as a child with increased understanding as an adult and Jewish parent. Materials include interpretations by artists, poets and modern scholars.

Course will be taught by Rabbi Marvin Richardson of Jericho Jewish Center.
Applications for this course are in the Temple Office

WANT TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS JOIN MIDWAY?

We'll make it easy on you and them.  Just tell them to visit our website--www.mjc.org/mjc_intro and click on the new power point presentation on MJC. It takes a minute or two to download but tell them to be patient.  They'll love the presentation.  You may like it yourselves!  Who knows--maybe you'll have more friends and neighbors joining Midway than you ever imagined!

A FUN FILLED EVENING OF MAH JONGG
Wednesday, July 8th @ 7:15 PM

Tournament Entry Fee is $18pp which includes a nosh.  Cash prizes awarded to top scorers. Bring a check to buy great raffle prizes. Sign up as an individual or as a foursome.  Friends of Midway members are welcome. Mail checks payable to Midway Jewish Center to-- Stephanie Plotkin, PA President, 54 Forest Drive, Plainview, NY 11803 E-mail confirmations will be sent to confirm your check was received. Deadline is Tuesday, July 1st. Mah Jongg League rules apply – NO futures For more information e-mail Stephanie at smplotkin@yahoo.com 

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DUDU FISHER LIVE IN CONCERT
Wednesday, October 28 @ 8:00 PM

Midway Jewish Center has been offered an opportunity to sell you the best available seats (before they are offered to the public in late June) in the house at Westbury Theater (formerly Westbury Music Fair) to see Dudu Fisher live.  Tickets come in three price ranges: $75, $55 and $45.  If we sell more than 50 tickets, a meet and greet will be arranged for us with Dudu after the concert.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public in late June so order your tickets by May 20 by sending a check made out to Midway Jewish Center.  You may order tickets in the price range you choose.

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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM LARRY & MELANIE MERGENTIME

Thank you all for your kindness and support for us and our family during this most difficult of times. Many of you have asked, “What can we do to help?” We’ve established the “Sammi’s Circle Charitable Fund” to help preserve Sammi’s memory. Those of you who knew our daughter remember Sammi for her friendliness and gentle spirit. She loved reading books and making people laugh. In order to ensure that her kindness is passed on to those in need, the Sammi s Circle Fund will make grants to qualified charitable institutions, including organizations that promote literacy, childhood education and medical research, as well as those that provide support for the underprivileged. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated by mailing checks payable to “Sammi’s Circle Charitable Fund” to:

Sammi’s Circle Charitable Fund
20 Sunbeam Road
Syosset, New York 11791

Sammi's Circle Charitable Fund is maintained with Fidelity Investments through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund (see http://www.facebook.com/l/;charitablegift.org for more info). Sammi's Circle donors should be eligible to take immediate tax deductions for contributions made (though please consult with a tax advisor for further tax advice). Donors contributing more than $250 will receive an acknowledgment letter from Fidelity which may be retained for tax purposes; all others should retain a copy of the canceled check to serve as receipt/proof of donation for tax purposes. Please be sure to include the complete name and address of the donor on the checks. We’ll plan to communicate often with updated information concerning grants, fundraising activities and more so please stay tuned. Thank you again for your support! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email: sammiscircle@gmail.com.

With love,
Larry and Melanie Mergentime

GIFT OF HONEY FOR ROSH HASHANAH

Wish your family, friends & business associates a Sweet & Happy New Year with an 8 oz, Jar of Kosher Clover Honey. Cost, including shipping anywhere in the USA is $10/ jar. Purchase benefits MJC Sisterhood. To order, visit www.orthoney.com & enter “MID” and follow the step-by-step instructions. Order by July 24th to avoid a $3 per jar shipping charge. Order forms are in the Temple if you need it. Make checks payable to Midway Jewish Center Sisterhood.

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GET INVOLVED WITH OUR CHOIR

Do you have a good singing voice? Then the choir is looking for you! They are looking for a choir leader and singers. Call Gary Seinfeld at 921-3098 to get involved.

SOCIAL ACTION

PLEASE NOTE: 
If anyone is interested in helping in any way, please contact Linda Weiss at LindaW418@aw

Family In Need of Food (FEGS)
We are still accepting toiletries for families in need.  Toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, hair brushes, lotions, body soaps, shampoo, conditioners, hair products, suntan lotion, bug repellent, shavers, cotton balls, Q-tips, nail polish, nail polish remover, hair ties, make-up and body lotions would all be appreciated.  You can put them in the toiletry box in the Hebrew School hallway.  A big thank you to Rita Goldman for delivering our toiletries to Fegs!  A big thank you to Jeff Mehler for food shopping and for delivering the food to the family in need!  Thank you Estelle Rankin, Dane and Shari Sidi, the Edgarov family and Dina Hochbaum for the Hebrew School's Tzedukah. This family is still in desperate need of food.  If you would like to help, please purchase a food gift certificate from Shoprite and put it in a sealed envelope with the amount.  Include your name, address and phone number.  On the outside of the envelope write SOCIAL ACTION: Family in Need of Food.  Thank you so much for all your help! 

We Care Blankets
A special thank you to Sydell Herrick for knitting 16 beautiful blankets.  Thank you Anita Spandorf for your beautiful handmade blankets.  Thank you Molly Sokel for crocheting your beautiful blankets.  We all hope you feel better!  Thank you Teri Fields for your beautiful handmade sports quilt.  Thank you Lucy for your beautiful hand crocheted blankets.  Best wishes for your son's quick recovery!    You've all done a great job!  These blankets were wrapped in cellophane and colorful ribbons and then shipped to hospitals.  The children undergoing chemo therapy will be the recipients of these beautiful handmade blankets.  They will keep the children warm while undergoing chemo therapy and then they take them home as a wonderful keepsake.  The parents are very touched and appreciative of your outreach.  It's wonderful that you took the time to make them these special blankets!

If you would like to help in any way, please  contact Linda Weiss at LindaW418@awa-llc.com or call 933-8531

ILYSA SALIT
OUTERWEAR FOR THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY
Ilysa is donating time & money to collect any and all outerwear for adults and children – here and in Israel.  Ilysa will also be accepting cash donations to purchase clothes .There is a box in the Midway Hebrew School lobby for collections.  If you would prefer, Ilysa will pIck up your donation by calling her at (516) 364-1304. Ilysa’s Bat Mitzvah takes place on December 19, 2009