sisterhood news - Plainview Jewish Center

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Bruce Elowsky
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I wonder how many of you know the original name of PJC when it was
founded 60 years ago. Our founding and legal name is the Plainview Jewish
Community Center. However, I do not know why the word “Community” has
been omitted throughout the years. If you read our mission statement,
community involvement plays a significant role in defining who we are as a
synagogue.
As a congregation, we embrace community by opening our doors all
year round for anyone who wishes to attend daily services. We extend this
sense of community for non-PJC members during the high holidays by offering
services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Yiskor. In times of disaster, we
provide food, shelter, and comfort to our friends and neighbors.
Over this next year, I would like to ask our committee members, Men’s Club, Sisterhood and
congregation members to embrace the meaning of community. Invite your relatives, friends, and
neighbors to join us in our events and programs and let’s show everyone what Plainview Jewish
Center is all about.
On Sunday November 17 th at 10am, we are kicking off our 60 th Anniversary celebration with a
hot and cold brunch catered by Robert Ian Caterers. It will be both festive and nostalgic. By now, you
should have received communication about this event. Your RSVP is important to ensure that we
can plan accordingly.
At the same time, we are kicking off our “60 for 60” fundraising campaign. Our goal is to
raise $60,000 for capital improvements and for the funding of our ongoing programs. Throughout the
next few months there will be many ways for you to contribute. Our hope is to achieve 100%
participation. Only with your help can we continue to honor the dreams of our founding families and
provide sustaining services as a religious, educational, and spiritual leader in the community.
Thank you, Thank you!
The Plainview Jewish Center thanks the following people for all their help assisting in the sale
of Rabbi Goldberg’s house: Allan Furman, Stu Haimes, Joel Hauptman, Bruce Hymowitz, Shea
Lerner, Fred Skolnik, Laura Campione, Dorit Mass
Please forgive us for inadvertently omitting the following people who helped out during the
High Holidays: Month of Elul and Young Family Service Shofar Blower: Larry Leventhal;
Family Service Shofar Blower: Sarah Miller; Choir Chairman: Steve Finkelstein
Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed.
If you would like to serve on the
60 th Anniversary Committee
please contact our Co-Chairs,
Leonard Lerner, lenler@optonline.net or
Evy Rothman, evy4kids@aol.com