Welcome To The Huntington Hebrew Congregation of the
Huntington Jewish Center
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
The Huntington Jewish Center is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue located in Huntington, Long Island, New York.
- A USCJ "Framework Of Excellence School" award recipient
- USCJ Solomon Schechter Gold Award for Special Education
- USCJ Solomon Schechter Gold Award for Fund Raising (Fiddler on the Roof)
- USCJ Solomon Schechter Silver Award for Family Education
- Recognized by USCJ-METNY for Outstanding Achievement in the area of Computer Web Page
- A past recipient of UJA-Federation Continuity Grant
- A member Congregation of the Synagogue 2000 Project
- Link for Prospective Members
Community Holocaust Memorial Service
HJC will host the Community Holocaust Memorial Service on Thursday evening, May 1st at 7:30pm. The theme of the service will be The Shoah: The Next Generations Remembers. Cari K., a teenager from our congregation, will be sharing her impressions of her visit to Eastern Europe and children of survivors from Temple Beth El and Kehillat Shalom will also speak. We hope you will join us and help to welcome our guests from the community.
LUNCH & LEARN:
Israel's Ethical Dilemmas Through the Decades - Saturday, May 3rd.
Following Shabbat Services -
Who is a Jew? Who is a citizen? Should Israel negotiate land for peace? Should Israel negotiate with terrorists for hostages? What weapons are permissible? These are only a few of the perplexing questions faced by Israel during its Statehood. A complimentary lunch will be served, sponsored by Israel Committee/KiVaMoed. Please RSVP to the main office: 427-1089 x10 by April 25th.
HJC ISRAEL FAIR, Sunday, May 4th, 10:00-12noon
The entire congregation is invited to join the fun as HJC celebrates Israel's 60th birthday, You will be given a passport and will start your journey to experience Israeli culture in dance, food and art. There is no cost for the fair. However, we would appreciate a donation of $5 per family which will go to "Hazon". Hazon means vision. Their vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable Jewish community - as a step towards a healthier and more sustainable world for all. Parents are encouraged to attend the fair with their children. Sponsored by: Men's Club, Family Life, Sisterhood, Israel Committee and Religious School. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 29th.
MOVIE NIGHT - Wednesday, May 7th, 7:30-10pm in the HJC Family Life Room -
"Cast a Giant Shadow" The story of Colonel David Marcus and the 1948 War of Independence, starring Kirk Douglas. Sponsored by Sisterhood, Men's Club & Israel Committee. Free Popcorn! RSVP by May 5th.
A Musically Spirited Shabbat
May 9, 2008, 7:30 pm with live music followed by a special Oneg Shabbat
Future Date: June 13, 2008, 7:30 pm with live music followed by a special Oneg Shabbat
Hot Topics!
- The Huntington Jewish Center Religious School - a USCJ "Framework Of Excellence School"
- Candle lighting and Weekly Services schedule
- Upcoming Events (the latest Flyer)
- The May Bulletin
- Omer Counter
- Adult Education Schedule
- Join HJC's Torah Teasers and Read the Archives Online!
(access limited to HJC members only, please) - The 2005-2006 Aleph Class Wimples
- Our Torah Scrolls
The Huntington Jewish Center, in conjunction with 17 other synagogues and churches in Suffolk County, is actively participating in making their congregations aware of the National Organ Donation Project. Please see display in hallway. To register for the New York State Organ Donation Program, click here to fill out the registration form.
Through this page, we would like to introduce ourselves and our community, provide a posting of current events, afford our college students and congregants out of the area a link to home, and to serve as a reference to other areas of Jewish interest and learning.
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Please send any comments to the HJC Office or you can send snail mail to:
The Huntington Jewish Center
510 Park Avenue
Huntington, NY 11743-3797
Phone: (631) 427-1089
Last updated 4/30/08