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THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM FOREWORD The Solomon Schechter Awards Program is one of the longest continuous programs of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is a fitting tribute to the memory of Solomon Schechter who, when he founded the United Synagogue in 1913, envisioned and voiced the hope that the standards of our congregations would continuously rise. Since 1949, several hundred congregations have been recognized for excellence in various aspects of synagogue life. Dr. Schechter’s stress on synagogue activity of a meaningful nature and his emphasis on the synagogue as a core institution of Judaism are still reflected in general in our mission as a Movement and, in particular, in the selection and presentation of these awards. The Solomon Schechter Award rewards extraordinary characteristics and certain unusual and outstanding aspects or achievements that go beyond the expected norms. The Awards winners deserve recognition for the originality and quality of their programs, their presentations, and achievements. We congratulate them, as well as the many other synagogues that continuously strive for excellence. The selection process is not an easy one, and we applaud the efforts of all who submitted entries to the program. This publication, “In Pursuit of Excellence,” is an excellent and valuable source book of programs that can be replicated in other synagogues. Please be sure to share the contents of this book with the staff and lay leadership of your congregation. The Award-winners will be glad to share information with you during the convention and at their exhibits, as well as by telephone, fax, mail, or e-mail after we leave Orlando. On behalf of the entire Schechter Awards Committee, we extend a heartfelt mazel tov to all. The committee, the judging panels, and the USCJ staff — we are awestruck by your commitment and dedication, and we are eternally grateful for your assistance. An hearty todah rabah to Ellen Gordon for her extraordinary efforts in compiling the summaries and preparing this volume for publication.
ADULT EDUCATION North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, IL Gold Over 900 Temple Emunah Lexington, MA Gold 500-900 Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY Gold Over 900 Beth Sholom Teaneck, NJ Gold 250-500 Beth El Temple West Hartford, CT Gold Over 900 Temple Reyim Newton, MA Silver 100-250 Congregation Kol Emeth Palo Alto, CA Silver 500-900 Congregation Har Shalom Potomac, MD Silver Over 900 Congregation Emanu-El Victoria, BC Silver 100-250 Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas Dewitt, NY Honorable Mention 250-500 Congregation Sons of Israel Leonia, NJ Honorable Mention Under 100 Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, IL Honorable Mention Over 900 Beth El of South Hills Pittsburgh, PA Honorable Mention 250-500 Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY Honorable Mention Over 900 Temple Beth Sholom San Leandro, CA Honorable Mention 100-250 Congregation Beth El South Orange, NJ Honorable Mention 500-900 BULLETINS Beth El Congregation Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD Gold Over 900 Congregation Brith Shalom Bellaire, TX Gold 250-500 Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Indianapolis, IN Gold 100-250 Beth El Synagogue Center New Rochelle, NY Gold 500-900 Agudath Israel Ottawa, ON Gold 500-900 B’nai Shalom West Orange, NJ Gold 250-500 Beth Shalom Congregation Westminster, MD Gold Under 100 Beth El of Montgomery County Bethesda, MD Gold with Distinction Over 900 Congregation Brith Sholom Erie, PA Silver Under 100 Temple Israel of Great Neck Great Neck, NY Silver Over 900 Beth El Temple Harrisburg, PA Silver 250-500 Temple Beth Shalom Mahopac, NY Silver 100-250 Beth Jacob Congregation Mendota Heights, MN Silver 250-500 B’nai Israel Congregation Rockville, MD Silver Over 900 Temple Beth Sholom Roslyn Heights, NY Silver Over 900 Tifereth Israel Congregation San Diego, CA Silver 250-500 Congregation B’nai Amoona St. Louis, MO Silver 500-900 Beit Rayim Synagogue Thornhill, ON Silver 100-250 Beth Israel of Northern Valley Bergenfield, NJ Honorable Mention 100-250 Commack Jewish Center Commack, NY Honorable Mention 250-500 Congregation Ahavas Israel Grand Rapids, MI Honorable Mention 100-250 Congregation Or Shalom Orange, CT Honorable Mention 250-500 Temple Israel of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL Honorable Mention 250-500 Jewish Community Center Paramus, NJ Honorable Mention 250-500 Temple Sholom Pompano Beach, FL Honorable Mention 100-250 North Shore Jewish Center Port Jefferson Sta., NY Honorable Mention 250-500 Congregation Har Shalom Potomac, MD Honorable Mention Over 900 Congregation Beth David Saratoga, CA Honorable Mention 500-900 Agudas Israel Saskatoon, SASK Honorable Mention 100-250 Congregation B’nai Israel St. Petersburg, FL Honorable Mention 250-500 Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Honorable Mention Over 900 CELEBRATIONS AND DEDICATIONS
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