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Kehillah
The Newsletter of the
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism’s
Shirley and Jacob Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
Issue 5 • www.uscj.org.il
Spring 2007 •
5767
DIANE AND HOWARD WOHL
A Passion for
Securing Jewish Continuity
In June 2005, two of Diane Wohl’s personal friends, Temma Kingsley and the late Kenneth
Kornhauser, invited her to lunch with United Synagogue’s Executive Vice President
Jerome Epstein and Director of Campaign Development and Marketing Ron Friedman.
Their aim was simple and straightforward — to inform Diane about the Fuchsberg
Jerusalem Center. Knowing that Diane is a committed Conservative Jew with a passion
for Israel and Jewish continuity, they thought the Center and Diane would be a perfect fit.
THE CONSERVATIVE YESHIVA
Creating a
Knowledgeable
Jewish Laity
They could not have been more right. Two weeks later, Diane visited the Fuchsberg
Center. After touring the complex, meeting with students, faculty and administrators and
lunching in the Temma and Alfred D. Kingsley Dining Hall, Diane knew exactly what she
wanted to do next — to join her friends in supporting the Center.
About a decade ago, Iris Lav began taking classes with her
synagogue rabbi — an experience that triggered her enduring
interest in Jewish learning.
So, three years ago, Iris enrolled in an intensive, three-week
summer program at the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center’s
Conservative Yeshiva. The classes proved so invigorating
that she returned last summer for another three-week
session.
Since opening in 1995, the Conservative Yeshiva has
welcomed an ever-increasing number of men and women
to learn for the pure joy of learning. Within its growing
complex of classrooms and a beit midrash, the yeshiva
offers courses on everything from psalms to advanced
Howard and Diane Wohl
halakha to midrash.
The yeshiva runs two three-week summer sessions and
a yearlong program, and, through its volunteer program,
Gemilut Hesed, students’ efforts include visiting the
elderly and assisting in an environmental project.
“To be part of the Fuchsberg Center is to be part of a strong Conservative movement
worldwide,” says Diane. “The Center stands tall and proud, providing Conservative Jews
with a place where we can all feel comfortable.”
While visiting the Center, Diane was “taken with the warmth and beauty of the
Fuchsberg Center and what was being accomplished within its walls,” she says, and she
also enjoyed having lunch with USY teens, becoming immersed in their songs and
reflections about their summer in Israel.
So last year, Diane and her husband, Howard, decided to make a $500,000 gift that names
the Diane and Howard Wohl Main Lecture Hall in the Center’s headquarters building.
While Diane spearheaded the family gift, Howard says it dovetails with his own profound
interest in Jewish continuity.
As he sees it, the Center provides North America’s Conservative Jews with another —
and much-needed — entry point for accessing Jewish knowledge and connecting them to
Judaism. “The Conservative movement must be able to offer multiple gateways that will
Last summer, Iris Lav studied at the Conservative Yeshiva.
“The only reason people come and study at the yeshiva is
because they want to; we don’t give graduate degrees or
certificates,” says Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb, the yeshiva’s
engage and inspire individuals to deepen their relationship with Conservative Judaism,
and the Center clearly does that,” says Howard. “Our gift to the Center expresses our
passion and involvement in engaging the Jewish people in different ways and at different
times in their lives.”
director. The yeshiva is dedicated to creating an informed
As part of their deep-seated interest in making Conservative Jews and the greater Jewish
and knowledgeable Jewish laity, although some students
community more aware of their Jewish connections, Diane and Howard support many
become rabbis and cantors.
charities in New York, Israel and across the globe. The Wohls, who live in Mill Neck, NY,
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are Long Island overall chairs for UJA-Federation of New York’s 90th anniversary mission
to Israel.
Among his philanthropic efforts, Howard serves as international chair of BBYO Inc.
(B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) and is a member of UJA-Federation of New York’s
Commission on Jewish Identity and Renewal, heading its Task Force on Congregational
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THE CONSERVATIVE YESHIVA
Creating a Knowledgeable Jewish Laity
The Conservative Yeshiva:
Summer Learning
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“We are providing an opportunity to study at any age
A Pittsburgh native, Jen Feder enrolled in the year
in a non-Orthodox institution that reconnects Jewish
program last September after graduating from
This year, the Conservative Yeshiva’s two summer
laity to original Jewish texts,” says Rabbi Shmuel
Washington University in St. Louis. “Studying at the
sessions, which run from July 1 to July 19 and
“Richie” Lewis, the head of the yeshiva.
Conservative Yeshiva has given me the tools I need to
from July 22 to August 19, will provide participants
with an opportunity to study classic Jewish texts,
including rabbinic literature, Bible and philosophy.
The courses will incorporate the traditional model
of chevruta, learning one-on-one with a study
partner, and shiur, a seminar-style class.
Participants hail from all walks of life and from North
America and throughout the world, and they may
enroll as full or part-time students. Last year’s
summer sessions drew 120 students, with the average
of above 40-years-old. In contrast, students in the
year program are younger, usually one to five years out
Classes run from Sunday through Thursday and
are held in the mornings and afternoons. Faculty
members are also available to assist students in
independent study, which can be done with or
without a study partner.
This summer’s first session will include three
of college. Currently, about 70 students are enrolled in
the year program, with half of them engaged in all-day
continue learning Jewish texts on my own,” says Jen.
“Studying at the Conservative
Yeshiva has given me the tools
I need to continue learning Jewish
texts on my own.”
— Jen Feder
study. The rest are part-timers.
“For both the summer and year programs, tuition is
set at reasonable levels so that students of all ages and
The Conservative Yeshiva also runs the Kollel, an
advanced study program with generally five
participants, some with doctorates in their fields.
levels of ulpan, introduction to rabbinics, advanced
backgrounds can participate, and thanks to the
Talmud, advanced halakha, and tefilah/prayer.
generosity of our donors, the Center is able to provide
“They are inspiring role models for young people who,
The second session also will feature three levels
scholarships to many students,” says Rabbi Gail
in theory, have finished their education but still want
of ulpan, as well as courses on biblical Elijah,
Diamond, the yeshiva’s assistant director.
to learn more,” says Rabbi Lewis.
the midrash, advanced halakha, psalms, and six
Hasidic masters.
For more details about the summer session or
year program, please email Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb
or Rabbi Gail Diamond at [email protected].
Regional Presidents
Committed to Raising Support
for Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center
Kehillah
In January, the United Synagogue Council of Regional
videos and brochures, but to actually be there is
Presidents’ annual multi-day meeting was held in
something else.”
Israel, and for many, it was their first visit to the
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
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Alexandra Cyngiser, the new president of the Pacific
Northwest region, helped organize the multi-meeting.
Now that they’re back home, council members are
“It was heartwarming and inspiring to see young
working within their regions to raise awareness and
Conservative Jews from across North America so
financial support for the Fuchsberg Center.
committed to Judaism and our movement,” says
“All of us were very much impressed by the facility,”
Alexandra.
says Irwin Scharf, president of United Synagogue’s
Metropolitan New York region. “Before visiting the
Center, we really had no idea about its magnitude, so
now when I visit different congregations, I will be very
Raymond B. Goldstein, PhD
proactive in trying to raise money for the Center.”
International President
Temma Kingsley
Traditionally held in North America, the meeting took
Chair
Fuchsberg Jerusalem
Center Campaign
place in Israel to support the Jewish homeland and the
Franklin D. Kreutzer
institutions and aspects of Israeli life.
Chair
Fuchsberg Jerusalem
Center Operations
The event attracted more than forty participants,
Rabbi Jerome M. Epstein
members and spouses.
Executive Vice President
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center, as well as to acquaint
participants with Conservative and Masorti
including United Synagogue international board
Rabbi James M. Lebeau
Along with meeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert,
Director of Fuchsberg
Jerusalem Center
former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
Ronald Friedman
Fuchsberg Center’s many amenities, including
Director of Campaign
Development
and Marketing
Tourism Minister Isaac Herzog, the group enjoyed the
(From right) Paul Kochberg, president of the Council of Regional Presidents,
Benjamin Netanyahu, former prime minister and current head of the
opposition party, and Dr. Ray Goldstein, international president
Margie Pomerantz, president of the Northern
California region, was excited about her study session
with a rabbinic student in the yeshiva’s beit midrash.
Shabbat meals, services at Congregation Moreshet
Steve Golub, president of the Connecticut Valley region,
Yisrael, study sessions at the Conservative Yeshiva,
and his wife, Louise, were also impressed. “I will be
Barry Mael
and a Monday Evening Forum lecture by David
trying now to drive up support for the Center by
Director of Regional Activities
Horovitz, The Jerusalem Post editor. Some members
encouraging people to spend a day there,” says Steve.
Joanne Palmer
also stayed in the Center’s guesthouse.
Director of Communications
Deborah Cheerman
Development Associate
Cara S. Trager
Writer
Richard Helfand, president of the Mid-Continent
“Everyone was very inspired,” says Paul Kochberg,
region, says, “The Center is an amazing place.” He
chairman of the Council of Regional Presidents, who
plans to promote the Center in many ways, including
spearheaded the change of venue. “It’s one thing to
on listserves and in visits to synagogues by the
hear about the Fuchsberg Center and to see it in
region’s executive director and himself.
Major Contributors
With their vision and generosity, the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center’s major contributors play a pivotal
role in securing and strengthening the Conservative movement’s home in Israel.
New Major Gifts
United Synagogue expresses its appreciation to
the newest major contributors to the Fuchsberg
Jerusalem Center:
Congregation Beth T'fillah of Overbrook Park,
Philadelphia, $50,000
Rabbi Ed Romm’s office
Shari & Harold Levy, $18,000
Library bookshelves
Founders
Roberta & Irwin Chafetz
$5,000,000+
Congregation Beth T’fillah of
Overbrook Park, Philadelphia PA
Rabbi Ed Romm’s Office
Fuchsberg Family Foundation
– Robin & Alan Fuchsberg
– Rosalind & Richard Kaufman
– Janet & Peter Levine
– Susan & Ralph Raphaelson
The Center
Benefactors
$2,500,000+
Cobey & Robert Rapaport
The United Synagogue
Headquarters Building
Kathy & David Cullen, $10,000
Adrienne & Julian Brook, $5,400
Mezuzah
Patrons
The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation, $5,000
Mezuzah
Lois & Leonard Green
Overall Pavilion Courtyard
$1,000,000+
Joan & Ted Cutler
Meryl & Ron Gallatin
Rae & Joseph Gann
Entrance, United Synagogue
Headquarters Building
The Aaron and Cecile Goldman
Family Foundation
Main Student Lounge In Long Term
Residence Building
Doris & Ernest Goodman
Entrance, United Synagogue
Headquarters Building
Charlotte & Louis Kaitz
Barbara & Leo Karas
Student Lounge (C510) in
Residence Hall and Learning Center
Arthur Koven
Alexandra & Harvey Cyngiser & Family, $5,000
Library bookshelf
Guardians
Harriet & William Freedman, $5,000
Brooklyn Jewish Center
The Sanctuary in the Religious
Center, Beit Midrash Furnishings
Laura & Jerold Jacobs, $5,000
Barbara & Paul Kochberg, $5,000
Library bookshelf
$500,000+
The Oran Family
Aron Kodesh in Religious Center,
Entrance Lobby in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Temple Zion Israelite Center,
Miami, FL
Franklin D. Kreutzer, President
Amphitheater, Auditorium,
Hanukkiah
Diane & Howard Wohl
Main Lecture Hall in United
Synagogue Headquarters Building
Naming Opportunities
The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center represents the
heart of Conservative Judaism for North Americans
in Israel. You can be part of its exciting development with a generous gift that will forever convey
your commitment to securing a vibrant home in
Israel for Conservative/Masorti Jews. Here are
some naming opportunities for your consideration:
Long-Term Residence Building — $3 million
Main Campus Entrance — $750,000
Multi-Purpose/Dining Room — $500,000
Gallery — $100,000
Lobby (Religious Center) — $75,000
Dormitory Floors — $75,000 each
Student Lounges — $50,000 each
Dormitory Rooms — $36,000 each
Mezuzot — $5,000 each
Architects
$250,000+
Epstein/Geller/David Families
Beit Midrash
Catherine & John Farahi
Harold Kalb Memorial/
Temple Beth Sholom Campaign
The Cantorial Room
Lynette & J.B. Mazer
Corner Terraces in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Marjorie Shuman Saulson
Judy & Mark Yudof
$100,000+
Family of Theodore Kirshner
Mezuzot
Benjamin Z. Kreitman
Study Halls in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Gloria & Eugene Landy
Ner Tamid in Religious Center
Marjorie & Joseph Hess
Garden Area Behind Building Y
Jewish Federation of Somerset,
Hunterdon & Warren Counties, NJ
Library Bookshelf
Felecia & Harold * Kalb
Rosalind & Gary Judd
Gertrude & Elmer Kaplan
Mollie & Jack Karlin
Shelly & Michael Kassen
Corridor in the Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Arlene & Seymour Katz
Barbara & Paul Kochberg
Library Bookshelf
Rabbi’s Study in Religious Center
Farla & Harvey Krentzman
Barbara & Jerome Levin
Kitchenette in Long Term
Residence Building
Dorothy & Rabbi Meyer Kripke
Mezuzah
Shari & Harold Levy
Library book shelves
Henia & Marc Liebhaber
Ann & Bruce Littman
Roz & James Marks
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Dianne & Martin Newman
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Nina & Harvey Mintzer
Beth & Gabriel Nechamkin
Jack Porter
Laurie & Eric Roth
Melissa & John Rosen
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Bruce Sholk
Joseph Pressman
Donald J. Fleishaker
Ner Tamid in the Beit Midrash of
The Conservative Yeshiva
Temple Emanu – El, Closter, NJ
David Renzer
Lectern in Conservative Yeshiva
Beit Midrash
Esta Fuchsberg
The Morris and Beverly Baker
Foundation
Mezuzah
Joan & Harry Samet
Susan & Michael Gelman
Torah Holder in Religious Center
Fran & Butch Weaver
Lisa & James Schlesinger
Samuel Weinberg
Mel F. Seidenberg
Amy & Perry Weinstein
Kathy & Henry Sender
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Cherie & Alan Weiss
Alice Goldfarb
Rosalind & Mervin D. Gray
Shelley & Scott Kaplan
Shari & Harold Levy
Library Bookshelves
Helen R. & Sydney J. Shuman
Lectern in Residence Hall and
Learning Center
David Sholk Ttee
Jan & Charles Nirenberg
Sherry & Richard Skolnik
Anonymous
Dormitory Room in the Residence
Hall and Learning Center
Bette-Ann & William* Spielman
Small Seminar Room in Residence
Hall and Learning Center
Irene & Norman Sholk
Joyce & Allan Sugarman
Silver Family
Window in Religious Center
Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn
Heights, NY
Sosland Foundation
Patricia & Arthur Werschulz
Library Bookshelf
Arleen & Marc Sternfeld
Sutton Place Synagogue,
New York, NY
Window in Religious Center
Brenda & Alexander Tanger
Bracha & Martin Werber
Ner Tamid in Residence Hall and
Learning Center
Marilyn & Gary Wind
USY Lounge in Residence Hall and
Learning Center
Merritt, Mildred S. & Davita
Yoelin
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Harold Zatz
Friends
$5,000+
Phyllis & M. Barry Bochner
Alfred Viertel*
Entrance Doorway – Long Term
Residence Building
Staircase To “A” Entrance
Maxine & Jack Zarrow
Bobbi & Barry Coller
Barbara & Jay Wiston
Reception Area in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Contributors
$10,000+
Jane & Dennis Carlton
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Ruth & Irving Claremon
Supporters
Bernice & Alan Cohen
$50,000+
Kathy & David Cullen
Lila & Rabbi Mendel Abrams
Bima in the Religious Center
Micha Dorfzaun
Palphot LTD
Mosaics above Netilat Yadayim
Council of Regional Presidents
Student Lounge in Long Term
Residence Building
Phyllis & Kalman Miller
Library Bookshelf
Irving Pozmantier
Anne & Henry Zarrow
Terrace in Long Term Residence
Building
Jacqueline Bodin
Betty & Lou Meltzer
Congregation Ahavath Achim,
Belleville, NJ
Harold Rosen*
Computer Lounge in Long Term
Residence Building
Ruth & Alan Ades
Netilat Yadayim in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Nat Landes
Norma & David Schechner
Carol & A. Mark Rosen
Main Kitchen in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Elysia & Stephen Wolnek
Aron Kodesh in United Synagogue
Conservative Yeshiva
Sheryl & Fred Katzenstein
Suzette & Rabbi Harold Kushner
Women’s League for
Conservative Judaism
Meeting Room/Shelter in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Deede & Stephen J. Lovell
Lois G. & Barry Jacobs
Vicki B. & Gary Phillips
Reception Desk in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Morrine and Dan Marantz
Yeshiva Library
Builders
Laura & Jerold Jacobs
Frances & Hubert J. Brandt
Meeting Room in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Judy & Franklin D. Kreutzer
USCJ Youth Activities
USY Complex
Alice Gurwitsch
$25,000+
Diane & Harold Grinspoon
The Tichnor Family
– Marjorie & Alan* Tichnor
– Susan & Dr. Howard Alfred
– Karen & Michael Tichnor
– Amy Tichnor
– Nancy & Sidney Lejfer
Patio Entrance to Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Nancy & Sheldon Gilman
Bed in Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Suzanne & Joseph Gruber
Seymour Panitz
Torah Holder in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Sponsors
Temma & Alfred D. Kingsley
Main Dining Hall in Residence Hall
and Learning Center, Sukkah
Susan & Jack* Becker
Project Oded
For more information about these and other
naming opportunities, please call Ronald Friedman,
United Synagogue’s director of campaign
development and marketing, at 646.519.9260,
or email [email protected].
Lippman Kanfer Family
Foundation
Netilat Yadayim in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Michelle & Marc Gary
Torah Holder in Residence Hall
and Learning Center
Marcy & William Forster
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
The Fraade Family
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Rosalie & Meyer Fuchsberg
Dormitory Room Terrace in
Residence Hall and Learning
Center
Arthur Ainsberg
Leonora & Leonard Ayre
Rhoda & Jordan Baruch
Adrienne & Julian Brook
Mezuzah
Conservative Synagogue of
Jamaica Estates, NY
Library Bookshelf
Alexandra & Harvey Cyngiser
and Family
Library Bookshelf
Sybil & Alan Edelstein
Mezuzah
Harriet & William Freedman
Esther & Seymour Fuchsberg
Jody and Raymond Goldstein
Library Bookshelf
David Gortz
James Gould
Jacqueline Saltz
Library Bookshelf
Eunice & Jay Shapiro
Library Bookshelf
Alfred Weissman
Clarence Wolf Jr. and Alma B.
Wolf Foundation Inc.
Ruth & Melvin Wolzinger
Lea & Saul Zatz
Shira Zeller
Roberta & Eugene Zinbarg
*Deceased
USCJ deeply appreciates every
contribution, but space does
not permit a complete listing
of all contributors to the
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
DIANE AND HOWARD WOHL
A Passion for Securing Jewish Continuity
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Education. Howard is also involved with the Board of
credits her first visit — in 1985 — with cementing her
wife and my business partner, Larry Simon, there,”
Jewish Education of Greater New York, SAJES
enduring love for the land and its people. At that
says Howard, who earned his undergraduate degree in
(Suffolk Association for Jewish Educational Services),
time, the Wohls had traveled to Israel to celebrate
accounting from Brooklyn College and master’s in
the Brooklyn College Foundation, Brooklyn College’s
their daughter becoming a bat mitzvah.
taxation from Baruch College.
“I always felt strongly about Israel, and even as a
After six years as an accountant, Howard, along with
teenager I felt committed to the notion that as Jews,
Larry, started Wall Street Concepts, an early data
we have a place that we can call home. So when I
processing firm that provided record-keeping for
went to Israel for the first time, I immediately felt
investors. Fourteen years later, having sold Wall
Hillel, International Hillel, and the Solomon Schechter
Day School of Nassau County. Through the years, he
has held executive board positions at the Wohls’
Conservative synagogue, Temple Beth Torah in
Westbury, NY.
very comfortable, and I wanted to know more about
Street Concepts, Howard and Larry co-founded Ivy
For her part, Diane is a past Sisterhood president and
the country and to be more connected to it,” she says.
Asset Management, one of the pioneering firms
president of Temple Beth Torah, and she holds
“I always feel happy when I’m in Israel, and a
investing funds in many hedge funds. “The concept
leadership positions in Hillel International, List
calmness sweeps over me.”
was in its infancy at the time,” he says.
Married 37 years, the Wohls are the proud parents of
In October 2000, the Bank of New York bought Ivy
three grown children. Alexander works in finance and
Asset; Howard and Larry stayed on to co-manage the
is married to Allison, who holds a master’s degree in
business. Last year, Howard was named vice
special education; Hilary is married to Zack, and both
chairman, a position that gives him more free time to
are launching an Internet company; and Pamela works
pursue his nonprofit interests, including supporting
for a healthcare hedge fund. Diane and Howard have
institutions that strengthen the Jewish community,
four grandchildren.
such as the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
Their mutual commitment to Jewish life aside, it seemed
“While Jews today are among the most literate, we are
inevitable that Diane and Howard would someday
not as informed when it comes to our own religion,
meet and marry. Not only were they born in the same
and the Fuchsberg Center plays an important role in
Brooklyn hospital, within 36 hours of one another, but
supporting the lifelong pursuit of Jewish learning,”
they also lived in the same neighborhood, Bensonhurst,
says Howard. “How can we be a light unto other
albeit at different times. In addition, Diane and
nations unless we are connected to the power source?”
College, and Hillel at Hofstra University on Long
Island. Diane also serves as a member of the national
board of directors of Women’s League for Conservative
Judaism and its Torah Cabinet, and she sits on the
board of Project Kesher, which connects women in the
former Soviet Union to their Jewish roots.
Other organizations benefiting from Diane’s support
include higher education and health care institutions
in Israel, as well as Livnot, which connects marginally
affiliated college graduates to Israel and their Jewish
heritage. Diane is also committed to UJA-Federation
of New York and on Long Island and has served on
many of its committees, including the Caring
Commission and its board of directors. In addition,
Diane is a member of the Jewish Women’s Foundation.
Howard worked in buildings that faced each other.
The two finally came face to face at an accounting
Though Diane has traveled to Israel about 20 times
firm, where Howard says he met his one true love.
(“not as many times as I would like,” she says), she
“That place launched my life as I met both my future
And clearly a bright light shines on the Jewish
community — here and in Israel — thanks to Diane
and Howard Wohl’s illuminating vision and leadership.
Calendar of Events in Jerusalem
Continuing Education Series
Tarbut
Conservative Yeshiva Activities
The Monday Evening Forum
– A weekly event, throughout the year, each
with a different guest lecturer
Cultural programs every Sunday and Tuesday
evening
July 1: First summer session begins.
July 1: Wine & cheese reception for United
Synagogue visitors to Israel
Septemebr 2: Fall semester begins.
July 6, 13, 27, and August 3: Friday morning
trips around Jerusalem
Nativ – Year-Long Program
Date to be announced: Barbecue reception for
Conservative/Masorti rabbis
Semptember: Students arrive to begin their
studies in Jerusalem.
Center On Campus Happenings
For the latest information about the
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center’s events,
call 212.523.7800, ext. 8,
or go to www.uscj.org.il.
May 22: Tikun Leyl Shavuot. All-night study to
commemorate Shavuot for the general public
Project Oded Continuing Education Program
– Through June, an ongoing series of classes
from Sunday to Thursday
July 1: First day of Project Oded summer
program
August 19: First day of Project Oded Elul
program
Wednesday Evenings
Hevruta learning community meets through May
USY Israel Pilgrimage
May 22: Tikun Leyl Shavuot is preceded by
dairy dinner for overseas students.
June through August: The Fuchsberg Center
hosts USY’ers and staff.
May 30: Barbecue marks the end of the
semester.
July 22: Second summer session begins.
August 5: Summer ulpan programs begin.
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