Monday, October 23, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Guest speaker at FHC October 29, 2006 7pm
The Institute for the Advancement of Education in Jaffa ("The Jaffa Institute") is a private, non-profit, multi-service social agency assisting approximately 4,000 severely disadvantaged children and their families, regardless of religious or ethnic background. The Institute's mission is to provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs that endow children with a sense of self worth, while furnishing them with the skills needed to succeed in contemporary Israeli society. Since its inception in 1982, the Jaffa Institute was committed to creating the opportunities needed to enable each child to reach his or her full academic and social potential.
October 29th Making a Difference for Israeli Children
Join us at First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill and hear Mitch Chupak describe the inspiring work done in Israel by the Jaffa Institute.
Oct 29, 2006 – 7:00 pm
First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill
1821 East Main StreetPeekskill, NY 10566
This event open to the entire community
RSVP to Joel Berger at joelb53@optonline.net or 914.739.9648
October 29th Making a Difference for Israeli Children
Join us at First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill and hear Mitch Chupak describe the inspiring work done in Israel by the Jaffa Institute.
Oct 29, 2006 – 7:00 pm
First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill
1821 East Main StreetPeekskill, NY 10566
This event open to the entire community
RSVP to Joel Berger at joelb53@optonline.net or 914.739.9648
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
OCTOBER 21, 2006 8PM AT FHC
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS AT FHC THIS SATURDAY NIGHT TO CELEBRATE OUR JEWISH NEW YEAR'S PARTY. FUN-FOOD-FUNNY, ETC.
A GREAT TIME FOR ALL.
SEE YOU THERE.
ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT ME FOR INFO.
SHALOM. JEREMY
A GREAT TIME FOR ALL.
SEE YOU THERE.
ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT ME FOR INFO.
SHALOM. JEREMY
Friday, October 13, 2006
MAZEL TOV
Mazel Tov to our Rabbi and Rebbitzin on the new addition to both their family and to our extended Jewish family.
I have been advised by my personal nurse that everyone is doing fine and healthy.
G-d bless.
Shalom.
Jeremy
I have been advised by my personal nurse that everyone is doing fine and healthy.
G-d bless.
Shalom.
Jeremy
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Marx lecture tonight 9-27-06 7:30pm free
The annual lecture is tonight @ 7:30pm
Topic: What does inter-religious dialogue have to do with the State of Israel?
Admission is free / donations accepted.
Refreshments will be served.
I went last year and enjoyed the lecture and discussion.
Shalom. Jeremy
Topic: What does inter-religious dialogue have to do with the State of Israel?
Admission is free / donations accepted.
Refreshments will be served.
I went last year and enjoyed the lecture and discussion.
Shalom. Jeremy
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
A Happy, Healthy, Joyous and Sweet New Year
As Rosh Hashanah quickly approaches, I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone the very best this 5767.
Some thoughts....
As a very good friend of mine likes to say "Life is not easy."
No, it is not easy. But if we can survive the daily slings and arrows that occur everyday and take a moment or two to remember all the joys of life, family and friends and count our blessings, then maybe, just maybe, the slings and arrows of daily life will be more tolerable and less significant.
If we can truly make an effort to see the glass as half full, instead of nearly empty, if we can try and search for the good in people as opposed to highlighting their foibles, and if we can savor each and every moment G-d has given us on this earth, then maybe, just maybe, 5767 will be a year of both personal as well as community fulfillment.
I have been told that when you capitalize on internet writing it is a type of yelling. So
SHALOM - SHALOM - SHALOM FOR ALL IN 5767.
Jeremy
Some thoughts....
As a very good friend of mine likes to say "Life is not easy."
No, it is not easy. But if we can survive the daily slings and arrows that occur everyday and take a moment or two to remember all the joys of life, family and friends and count our blessings, then maybe, just maybe, the slings and arrows of daily life will be more tolerable and less significant.
If we can truly make an effort to see the glass as half full, instead of nearly empty, if we can try and search for the good in people as opposed to highlighting their foibles, and if we can savor each and every moment G-d has given us on this earth, then maybe, just maybe, 5767 will be a year of both personal as well as community fulfillment.
I have been told that when you capitalize on internet writing it is a type of yelling. So
SHALOM - SHALOM - SHALOM FOR ALL IN 5767.
Jeremy
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Invite some Jewish Friends to FHC for 9/17/06 open house
It is not too late to speak to some of your Jewish friends who are not affiliated with FHC to join us on September 17, 2006 for the open house/food/coffee and other events that morning. We have invited several non-affiliated Jews to FHC. (Whether they come is their decision)
The best word of mouth concerning our open house is from a member of FHC.
See you on 9/17/06
Shalom. Jeremy
The best word of mouth concerning our open house is from a member of FHC.
See you on 9/17/06
Shalom. Jeremy
Friday, September 08, 2006
Reprinted from the Advocate.com 9/8/06 posting
AS IF THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH PROBLEMS. IT IS NOW LOOKING TO HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS ON A THORNY ISSUE. READ BELOW WHAT HAS BEEN REPRINTED DIRECTLY FROM THE ADVOCATE.COM 9/8/06 POSTING.
September 08, 2006 Conservative Jewish leaders moving to end ban on gay rabbis
A key Conservative Jewish leader is organizing talks nationwide to tell synagogues that the movement will likely roll back its ban on ordaining openly gay rabbis by year's end. He and two religious law experts joining him at the meetings are trying to help congregations prepare for the confusion and discomfort to follow.Rabbi Jerome Epstein, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in New York City, says a committee of scholars who interpret Jewish law for the movement will likely loosen the prohibition when they vote in December. At the same time, Epstein expects the scholars will endorse a policy aiming to keep more traditional congregations within the fold. Synagogues that believe Jewish law bars same-sex relationships still will be able to hire rabbis who share their view.The vote by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards will test what Conservative leaders call their "big umbrella" allowing diverse practices within one movement. It will also signal to the wider community how far the Conservative branch will go to reinterpret Jewish law."The committee might accept—will accept, I think—two or more" policies, Epstein said at an Aug. 24 meeting of New York Conservative Jewish leaders. "One that actually reaffirms the current position and at least one that will liberalize it."The effect of the contradictory actions will be that local Jewish communities have more freedom. Conservative seminaries, along with the movement's estimated 750 synagogues and more than 1,000 North American rabbis, will get to decide which policy to follow."It could cause confusion, it could cause tremendous angst, it could cause tremendous tension, it could cause tremendous disagreement," Epstein said.The vote comes as the movement is trying to hold on to a shrinking middle ground between innovation and strict tradition in American Judaism. The Conservative branch follows Jewish law, while allowing limited change for modern circumstances.It's been a hard road to follow. Many Conservative Jews have joined the more liberal Reform stream, which has recently surpassed the Conservative branch as the largest in America. The Reform movement ordains gays and is more accepting of interfaith couples.For Conservative Jews seeking more rigorous observance, the Orthodox branch has become a popular choice. The Orthodox strictly adhere to traditional interpretations of Jewish law, prohibiting women and gays from becoming rabbis.Rabbi Joel Roth, a leading religious scholar and a member of the Conservative Law Committee, questioned whether people with traditional Jewish views on sexuality will stay, even if the panel allows synagogues leeway to accept or reject gay relationships. Roth said he has been "demonized" for saying that he interprets religious law as barring same-gender sex."I know the law as it stands causes pain," he said. "But pain is not to be equated with immorality."Rabbi Elliot Dorff, vice chairman of the Law Committee and also a respected scholar, supports ordaining gays, saying "it is simply not natural" to demand that they remain celibate."We have to interpret God's will in our time," Dorff said.Dorff and Roth are traveling with Epstein, with more stops scheduled for Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The trio also spoke last month in Toronto.The debate focuses on the significance of Leviticus 18:22, which states "Do not lie with a male as one lies with a woman," and 20:13, which says such an act is punishable by death. The last major Law Committee vote on gay relationships came in 1992, when the panel decided overwhelmingly to maintain the ban on openly gay rabbis.In the latest discussion, the 25-member committee is considering legal opinions called "teshuvot," for and against change. A policy needs six votes to be accepted. Although it occurs rarely, more than one opinion can be endorsed, leaving local leaders to decide which to follow. That is the result Epstein expects.Arnold Eisen, incoming chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the flagship school for Conservative Judaism, personally supports ordaining gays. But he plans to discuss the issue with faculty and students before any admissions rules are changed.The University of Judaism in Los Angeles, which also trains Conservative rabbis, says only that it will follow whatever policy the committee adopts. However, Dorff is the school's rector and many expect the seminary, if permitted, will admit openly gay students.The conflict over homosexuality mirrors the battles over the issue in mainline Protestant groups including The Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Dozens of individual churches are leaving the Christian denominations because of the disputes.Roth says many Conservative Jewish synagogues already know their position on the issue, but others will be conflicted after the committee votes. "The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards," he says, "is debating the future of the entire movement. Nothing less." (Rachel Zoll, AP)
September 08, 2006 Conservative Jewish leaders moving to end ban on gay rabbis
A key Conservative Jewish leader is organizing talks nationwide to tell synagogues that the movement will likely roll back its ban on ordaining openly gay rabbis by year's end. He and two religious law experts joining him at the meetings are trying to help congregations prepare for the confusion and discomfort to follow.Rabbi Jerome Epstein, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in New York City, says a committee of scholars who interpret Jewish law for the movement will likely loosen the prohibition when they vote in December. At the same time, Epstein expects the scholars will endorse a policy aiming to keep more traditional congregations within the fold. Synagogues that believe Jewish law bars same-sex relationships still will be able to hire rabbis who share their view.The vote by the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards will test what Conservative leaders call their "big umbrella" allowing diverse practices within one movement. It will also signal to the wider community how far the Conservative branch will go to reinterpret Jewish law."The committee might accept—will accept, I think—two or more" policies, Epstein said at an Aug. 24 meeting of New York Conservative Jewish leaders. "One that actually reaffirms the current position and at least one that will liberalize it."The effect of the contradictory actions will be that local Jewish communities have more freedom. Conservative seminaries, along with the movement's estimated 750 synagogues and more than 1,000 North American rabbis, will get to decide which policy to follow."It could cause confusion, it could cause tremendous angst, it could cause tremendous tension, it could cause tremendous disagreement," Epstein said.The vote comes as the movement is trying to hold on to a shrinking middle ground between innovation and strict tradition in American Judaism. The Conservative branch follows Jewish law, while allowing limited change for modern circumstances.It's been a hard road to follow. Many Conservative Jews have joined the more liberal Reform stream, which has recently surpassed the Conservative branch as the largest in America. The Reform movement ordains gays and is more accepting of interfaith couples.For Conservative Jews seeking more rigorous observance, the Orthodox branch has become a popular choice. The Orthodox strictly adhere to traditional interpretations of Jewish law, prohibiting women and gays from becoming rabbis.Rabbi Joel Roth, a leading religious scholar and a member of the Conservative Law Committee, questioned whether people with traditional Jewish views on sexuality will stay, even if the panel allows synagogues leeway to accept or reject gay relationships. Roth said he has been "demonized" for saying that he interprets religious law as barring same-gender sex."I know the law as it stands causes pain," he said. "But pain is not to be equated with immorality."Rabbi Elliot Dorff, vice chairman of the Law Committee and also a respected scholar, supports ordaining gays, saying "it is simply not natural" to demand that they remain celibate."We have to interpret God's will in our time," Dorff said.Dorff and Roth are traveling with Epstein, with more stops scheduled for Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. The trio also spoke last month in Toronto.The debate focuses on the significance of Leviticus 18:22, which states "Do not lie with a male as one lies with a woman," and 20:13, which says such an act is punishable by death. The last major Law Committee vote on gay relationships came in 1992, when the panel decided overwhelmingly to maintain the ban on openly gay rabbis.In the latest discussion, the 25-member committee is considering legal opinions called "teshuvot," for and against change. A policy needs six votes to be accepted. Although it occurs rarely, more than one opinion can be endorsed, leaving local leaders to decide which to follow. That is the result Epstein expects.Arnold Eisen, incoming chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, the flagship school for Conservative Judaism, personally supports ordaining gays. But he plans to discuss the issue with faculty and students before any admissions rules are changed.The University of Judaism in Los Angeles, which also trains Conservative rabbis, says only that it will follow whatever policy the committee adopts. However, Dorff is the school's rector and many expect the seminary, if permitted, will admit openly gay students.The conflict over homosexuality mirrors the battles over the issue in mainline Protestant groups including The Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Dozens of individual churches are leaving the Christian denominations because of the disputes.Roth says many Conservative Jewish synagogues already know their position on the issue, but others will be conflicted after the committee votes. "The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards," he says, "is debating the future of the entire movement. Nothing less." (Rachel Zoll, AP)
GOLF OUTING HUGE SUCCESS
Let me take this opportunity to thank all of the people who were involved with the planning, organization, running, sponsorship as well as the golfers of the Golf Outing. FHC was advised by the organizers (and given the funds) that the event raised over $28,000. That is a lot of money!!!
All the effort that went into it by the organizers for this huge success is very much appreciated by this blogger.
Although I do not golf, this event is an important fund-raiser and we should all support it whether or not you golf. (I did purchase raffles which as usual for me with raffles, I was not the winner.)
Thank-you again for a great job.
Shalom. Jeremy
All the effort that went into it by the organizers for this huge success is very much appreciated by this blogger.
Although I do not golf, this event is an important fund-raiser and we should all support it whether or not you golf. (I did purchase raffles which as usual for me with raffles, I was not the winner.)
Thank-you again for a great job.
Shalom. Jeremy
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
In ten years...
Since my youngest recently turned 8 years old, I have considered where my family will be in ten years, the year he hopefully goes off to college. Ten years is a nice round even number, a decade.
I have considered my age, my financial position, my family's position relative to the youngest, etc. and I have tried to predict certain things based upon a ten year analysis.
So where will you be in ten years? Where will FHC be in ten years? Where will World and American Jewry be in ten years? Certainly I do not have the answers, but I would suggest that it is never too early to plan for the future.
I am going to suggest that FHC develop a think-tank or Decade Comm. to see where we are now and where we want to be in the next ten years. What milestones do we want to hit. What do we want to do as a Jewish Community in Northern Westchester. What are the current demographics, and what can we anticipate for the future. What are the needs of the Jewish community and how do we meet them. Even more importantly, in my opinion, how do we keep FHC and Conservative Judaism relevant to the community to create and forge relationships with Jews and Jewish Families and thereafter continue the relationship past the time of the last Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Similarly, how do we give Jews a viable reason to become and remain affiliated with FHC? A free cemetary plot or the type of bagels at a kiddush is not going to make the difference.
If anyone is interested in the concept of a Decade Committee which would be a forward thinking group to plan FHC's future, let me know. Such a Committee, if approved by the President or the Board of Trustees, can become a major catalyst in the direction of FHC, since it could provide both short term and long term proposed goals on essentially all issues.
Shalom. Jeremy
I have considered my age, my financial position, my family's position relative to the youngest, etc. and I have tried to predict certain things based upon a ten year analysis.
So where will you be in ten years? Where will FHC be in ten years? Where will World and American Jewry be in ten years? Certainly I do not have the answers, but I would suggest that it is never too early to plan for the future.
I am going to suggest that FHC develop a think-tank or Decade Comm. to see where we are now and where we want to be in the next ten years. What milestones do we want to hit. What do we want to do as a Jewish Community in Northern Westchester. What are the current demographics, and what can we anticipate for the future. What are the needs of the Jewish community and how do we meet them. Even more importantly, in my opinion, how do we keep FHC and Conservative Judaism relevant to the community to create and forge relationships with Jews and Jewish Families and thereafter continue the relationship past the time of the last Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Similarly, how do we give Jews a viable reason to become and remain affiliated with FHC? A free cemetary plot or the type of bagels at a kiddush is not going to make the difference.
If anyone is interested in the concept of a Decade Committee which would be a forward thinking group to plan FHC's future, let me know. Such a Committee, if approved by the President or the Board of Trustees, can become a major catalyst in the direction of FHC, since it could provide both short term and long term proposed goals on essentially all issues.
Shalom. Jeremy
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Kudos to many at FHC
Let me take this opportunity to thank the hardworking members who have stepped up to take charge of and/or help FHC at Bingo, the Bulletin, the Board of Education, programming, and all the other various positions that have been recently filled anew. All too often we are quick to find fault and or complain about shortcomings. I believe we should praise good work; it is appreciated and respected.
I am also extremely proud of our volunteers and the renewed spirit of involvement and dedication that is at work at FHC.
I am proud of people taking charge of various aspects of FHC life and moving us forward.
We should also never forget those who continue to work hard in their various capacities year in and year out. They continue to provide a solid backbone to FHC throughout the years.
Finally, anyone who wants to get involved at FHC, please feel free to contact the FHC office, or you can certainly E-mail me.
Shalom. Jeremy
I am also extremely proud of our volunteers and the renewed spirit of involvement and dedication that is at work at FHC.
I am proud of people taking charge of various aspects of FHC life and moving us forward.
We should also never forget those who continue to work hard in their various capacities year in and year out. They continue to provide a solid backbone to FHC throughout the years.
Finally, anyone who wants to get involved at FHC, please feel free to contact the FHC office, or you can certainly E-mail me.
Shalom. Jeremy
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Righteous indignation does not solve anything
As I study the world's problems in the News and in history, I have found that righteous indignation has caused more problems, including anger, bitterness, death and destruction, than most other forces.
Why must righteous indignation ("My way or the highway"), either on the world stage or even on a local level, create enemies out of friendships. Why must one person's sense of right be stronger or more powerful than another person's moral direction. Or maybe better stated, why must I impose my moral values and direction upon another person's moral compass. ( I am not referring to compliance with existing secular law, since that is the embodiment of the society's moral compass at a given time.)
The concept of righteous indignation, as it is discussed herein, also takes into account a very important principle, that there generally must be at least two forces asserting their moral values as against eachother.
I experience this issue every day whether it is dealing with my children, who are still developing their morals and ethics, to friends and professional relationships where people seek to either move or direct my moral compass in a direction that I would not necessarily want it to go.
Righteous indignation suggests that if you do not agree with my moral position, then your way is wrong, improper, misguided and morally reprehensible. Even spiritual leaders, be it an extremist or a moderate, believe, in their heart of hearts that they have a moral imperative to assert their righteous indignation.
In my opinion, spiritual leaders should provide guidance and provide the pathways for hopefully, morally acceptable and G-d like morals and ethics. Thereafter, by example or by prodding, or by suggestion, the flock absorb the lesson and follow the path.
In my opinion, a spiritual leader should not, however, become a gabor or fighter who feels that every moral or ethical principle that that spiritual leader feels is a knock-down fight to the finish. Spiritual leaders of that ilk do not allow people to walk the pathway on their own. Rather, the path becomes a forced walk, which some find wholly unacceptable and others simple get off the path altogether.
Sometimes true moral leadership entails more than simply stating a position in a forceful and righteous way. Sometimes, moral leadership requires nuance, suggestion and logical reasoning.
Aggressive righteous indignation causes many people to become defensive, hurt and confused. Aggressive righteous indignation also causes many people to simply shut down and ignore the spiritual leader who acts in that fashion.
Instead, in my opinion, a true spiritual leader knows when to push, prod, suggest, and pull back .
Sometime when a spiritual leader lets go and allows the flock to analyze an issue without constant pressure to accept "my way or the highway", the message of the spiritual leader is heard and absorbed.
Let us hope that all spiritual leaders and their repective flocks in the world learn that righteous indignation without moderation creates more problems than it solves.
Shalom. Jeremy
Why must righteous indignation ("My way or the highway"), either on the world stage or even on a local level, create enemies out of friendships. Why must one person's sense of right be stronger or more powerful than another person's moral direction. Or maybe better stated, why must I impose my moral values and direction upon another person's moral compass. ( I am not referring to compliance with existing secular law, since that is the embodiment of the society's moral compass at a given time.)
The concept of righteous indignation, as it is discussed herein, also takes into account a very important principle, that there generally must be at least two forces asserting their moral values as against eachother.
I experience this issue every day whether it is dealing with my children, who are still developing their morals and ethics, to friends and professional relationships where people seek to either move or direct my moral compass in a direction that I would not necessarily want it to go.
Righteous indignation suggests that if you do not agree with my moral position, then your way is wrong, improper, misguided and morally reprehensible. Even spiritual leaders, be it an extremist or a moderate, believe, in their heart of hearts that they have a moral imperative to assert their righteous indignation.
In my opinion, spiritual leaders should provide guidance and provide the pathways for hopefully, morally acceptable and G-d like morals and ethics. Thereafter, by example or by prodding, or by suggestion, the flock absorb the lesson and follow the path.
In my opinion, a spiritual leader should not, however, become a gabor or fighter who feels that every moral or ethical principle that that spiritual leader feels is a knock-down fight to the finish. Spiritual leaders of that ilk do not allow people to walk the pathway on their own. Rather, the path becomes a forced walk, which some find wholly unacceptable and others simple get off the path altogether.
Sometimes true moral leadership entails more than simply stating a position in a forceful and righteous way. Sometimes, moral leadership requires nuance, suggestion and logical reasoning.
Aggressive righteous indignation causes many people to become defensive, hurt and confused. Aggressive righteous indignation also causes many people to simply shut down and ignore the spiritual leader who acts in that fashion.
Instead, in my opinion, a true spiritual leader knows when to push, prod, suggest, and pull back .
Sometime when a spiritual leader lets go and allows the flock to analyze an issue without constant pressure to accept "my way or the highway", the message of the spiritual leader is heard and absorbed.
Let us hope that all spiritual leaders and their repective flocks in the world learn that righteous indignation without moderation creates more problems than it solves.
Shalom. Jeremy
Thursday, August 10, 2006
We raised the sum of ...
I am pleased to announce that the Shock FHC fun-raiser raised $2,500.00, and I anticipate some late donations that will bring the total even higher. We certainly charged our glasses!!!
Thank-you again to all.
Shalom. Jeremy
Thank-you again to all.
Shalom. Jeremy
Monday, August 07, 2006
A Heartfelt (get it ) Thanks .....
Victory has a thousand fathers (mothers) and defeat is an orphan....
Last night FHC had a thousand fathers and mothers....
Let me take this opportunity to express my thanks
I Thank G-d for the terrific weather;
the members of the Bikkur Holim Committee who helped out;
the people who got the word out about the event;
the babysitter who watched my kids;
the young ladies who helped serve the food;
the people who brought extra goodies and drinks;
the folks who did errands or who brought people who could not get to the event on their own,
the individuals who donated money even though they could not attend;
those who gave more money than what was asked;
the person who donated the Silent Auction item which will give us a nice $$$ boost;
the guests who joined in the food and drink and made the event memorable and fun;
the guests who gave us happy news to celebrate, and
last but not least, my lovely wife who worked tirelessly to make this event happen.
Since checks are still coming in, I anticipate by the end of the week I should be able to provide a final tally as to what was raised. I commend each and everyone who was involved (in any manner) with this event.
Thank-you again.
Shalom. Jeremy
Last night FHC had a thousand fathers and mothers....
Let me take this opportunity to express my thanks
I Thank G-d for the terrific weather;
the members of the Bikkur Holim Committee who helped out;
the people who got the word out about the event;
the babysitter who watched my kids;
the young ladies who helped serve the food;
the people who brought extra goodies and drinks;
the folks who did errands or who brought people who could not get to the event on their own,
the individuals who donated money even though they could not attend;
those who gave more money than what was asked;
the person who donated the Silent Auction item which will give us a nice $$$ boost;
the guests who joined in the food and drink and made the event memorable and fun;
the guests who gave us happy news to celebrate, and
last but not least, my lovely wife who worked tirelessly to make this event happen.
Since checks are still coming in, I anticipate by the end of the week I should be able to provide a final tally as to what was raised. I commend each and everyone who was involved (in any manner) with this event.
Thank-you again.
Shalom. Jeremy
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Defibrillator (and paramedic) saves life :read below
FYI: I have been before Judge Katz many times. Good Man.....
While it is never fortunate to have a heart attack, it is fortunate that he had his heart attack where a defibrillator (and a paramedic) were with him.
G-d forbid we ever have an event at FHC that requires a defibrillator (and a top notch first aid kit) at least we will have them (in the very near future.) Shalom. Jeremy
Read below:
Bronx clerk moonlights as paramedic, may have saved judge's life
August 1, 2006, 8:56 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A state Supreme Court clerk who moonlights as a paramedic may have saved the life of a judge who had a heart attack in chambers Tuesday. Bronx Judge Bertram Katz, 76, slumped over in his chair midmorning and started turning blue. Court employees called John McConnell, a paramedic with the Fire Department of New York for 14 years, who started CPR.
"He had a pulse, but it was very weak and rapid," McConnell said. "When I checked him again he had lost his pulse." McConnell moved Katz from the chair to a couch, ripped open his shirt and used the court's defibrillator. Katz, who never regained consciousness, was taken by ambulance to Lincoln Hospital, where he was in critical condition. Fire department officials said McConnell, who has worked for the court for eight years, saved Katz's life. Court spokesman David Bookstaver said most employees know of McConnell's night job. "We're lucky to have a good clerk who is also a really good paramedic," he said. "It's just really fortunate for us, especially in situations like this." McConnell was humble about the incident. When asked what he did after Katz was taken away, he said: "I just went back to work." Katz retired as a Bronx Supreme Court judge in May and was working as a judicial hearing officer.
While it is never fortunate to have a heart attack, it is fortunate that he had his heart attack where a defibrillator (and a paramedic) were with him.
G-d forbid we ever have an event at FHC that requires a defibrillator (and a top notch first aid kit) at least we will have them (in the very near future.) Shalom. Jeremy
Read below:
Bronx clerk moonlights as paramedic, may have saved judge's life
August 1, 2006, 8:56 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A state Supreme Court clerk who moonlights as a paramedic may have saved the life of a judge who had a heart attack in chambers Tuesday. Bronx Judge Bertram Katz, 76, slumped over in his chair midmorning and started turning blue. Court employees called John McConnell, a paramedic with the Fire Department of New York for 14 years, who started CPR.
"He had a pulse, but it was very weak and rapid," McConnell said. "When I checked him again he had lost his pulse." McConnell moved Katz from the chair to a couch, ripped open his shirt and used the court's defibrillator. Katz, who never regained consciousness, was taken by ambulance to Lincoln Hospital, where he was in critical condition. Fire department officials said McConnell, who has worked for the court for eight years, saved Katz's life. Court spokesman David Bookstaver said most employees know of McConnell's night job. "We're lucky to have a good clerk who is also a really good paramedic," he said. "It's just really fortunate for us, especially in situations like this." McConnell was humble about the incident. When asked what he did after Katz was taken away, he said: "I just went back to work." Katz retired as a Bronx Supreme Court judge in May and was working as a judicial hearing officer.
Walk-ins welcome for August 6, 2006 Cocktail Party fundraiser
The weather report says that Sunday 8/6/06 should be much cooler than what we have had this week. I'm planning on getting lots of ice to "charge your glasses."
My lovely wife is making a kosher run to Fairway to get some (hopefully) delicious foods to partake with the liquid refreshments.
I'm pleased to announce that checks keep coming in and the response has been great. (If you cannot attend, you can still make a donation. Just mail a check as stated below.
If you have not sent in your check, you can still come to this Shock FHC Party.
Bring your contribution check made payable to First Hebrew Congregation and place in the memo section (Shock FHC Party)
If you need directions, may I suggest that you e-mail me today or tomorrow so that you have them.
In summary, to get to our house get onto Lafayette, (driving away from Hudson Valley Hospital Center) Second left is Lyncrest. We are number 4, Cortlandt Manor NY.
Shalom. Jeremy
My lovely wife is making a kosher run to Fairway to get some (hopefully) delicious foods to partake with the liquid refreshments.
I'm pleased to announce that checks keep coming in and the response has been great. (If you cannot attend, you can still make a donation. Just mail a check as stated below.
If you have not sent in your check, you can still come to this Shock FHC Party.
Bring your contribution check made payable to First Hebrew Congregation and place in the memo section (Shock FHC Party)
If you need directions, may I suggest that you e-mail me today or tomorrow so that you have them.
In summary, to get to our house get onto Lafayette, (driving away from Hudson Valley Hospital Center) Second left is Lyncrest. We are number 4, Cortlandt Manor NY.
Shalom. Jeremy
Friday, July 28, 2006
August 6, 2006 Cocktail Party fundraiser ALREADY A SUCCESS!!!!!
The time is now to send in your checks, or call to tell us you are coming or sending in a donation. We need to make sure we purchase enough alcohol and food to satisfy all who join us for this fun-raiser.
The response has been great and the monies raised to date have already made the event a success. Please join us on August 6, 2006.
If you are unable to attent this event, you can still donate for this fun-raiser. We have already received a substantial amount from people who are not even coming to the event.
Any questions, please call me at 914 736-6455
Shalom. Jeremy
The response has been great and the monies raised to date have already made the event a success. Please join us on August 6, 2006.
If you are unable to attent this event, you can still donate for this fun-raiser. We have already received a substantial amount from people who are not even coming to the event.
Any questions, please call me at 914 736-6455
Shalom. Jeremy
Friday, July 14, 2006
Let us say a prayer for Israel...
Israel is defending itself on two borders after being attacked and having soldiers taken as hostages.
Israel is defending its very right to exist and its survival.
May we all say a prayer for peace for Israel.
May we all attempt to show unity and solidarity and put aside differences as Jews, members of FHC and as Americans in our unified support of Israel.
Shalom. Jeremy
Israel is defending its very right to exist and its survival.
May we all say a prayer for peace for Israel.
May we all attempt to show unity and solidarity and put aside differences as Jews, members of FHC and as Americans in our unified support of Israel.
Shalom. Jeremy
Monday, July 10, 2006
August 6, 2006 Cocktail Party fundraiser
DRINK COCKTAILS TO GET A DEFIBRILLATOR. WHAT A CONCEPT?
AUGUST 6, 2006, 6PM COME TO MY HOUSE FOR A SHOCK FHC COCKTAIL PARTY TO RAISE MONEY FOR A FHC DEFIBRILLATOR. PLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE ---- BUT WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
FUN-RAISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE ENJOYABLE AS YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK AND KNOW THAT ALL OF YOUR DONATION IS GOING TO A GREAT CAUSE.
CONTRARY TO THE STANDARD LINE AT FHC THAT PEOPLE DO NOT SEND THEIR CHECKS IN UNTIL THE LAST DAY (OR THE DAYOF THE EVENT), THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN VERY VERY GOOD AND WE STILL HAVE WEEKS TO GO!
BUT, WE NEED MORE REVELERS TO MAKE THE EVENT TRULY MEMORABLE.
$36. PER PERSON ALL TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO
"FIRST HEBREW CONGREGATION"
MAIL TO:
JEREMY KRANTZ
4 LYNCREST ROAD
CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567
SHALOM. JEREMY KRANTZ
AUGUST 6, 2006, 6PM COME TO MY HOUSE FOR A SHOCK FHC COCKTAIL PARTY TO RAISE MONEY FOR A FHC DEFIBRILLATOR. PLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE ---- BUT WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
FUN-RAISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE ENJOYABLE AS YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK AND KNOW THAT ALL OF YOUR DONATION IS GOING TO A GREAT CAUSE.
CONTRARY TO THE STANDARD LINE AT FHC THAT PEOPLE DO NOT SEND THEIR CHECKS IN UNTIL THE LAST DAY (OR THE DAYOF THE EVENT), THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN VERY VERY GOOD AND WE STILL HAVE WEEKS TO GO!
BUT, WE NEED MORE REVELERS TO MAKE THE EVENT TRULY MEMORABLE.
$36. PER PERSON ALL TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO
"FIRST HEBREW CONGREGATION"
MAIL TO:
JEREMY KRANTZ
4 LYNCREST ROAD
CORTLANDT MANOR, NEW YORK 10567
SHALOM. JEREMY KRANTZ
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
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