ROCKWOOD PARK JEWISH CENTER

Rockwood Park Jewish Center is the only Orthodox synagogue in Howard Beach, Queens.  Howard Beach is a centrally located section of Queens.  It is on the Brooklyn-Queens Border near JFK Airport.  It is a bit of suburbia in the city.  We have all the advantages of living on the Island with all the benefits of living within the five boroughs of NYC.  (e.g. much lower taxes, better public transportation access, etc.)  Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz, a member of the Rabbinical Council of America and National Chaplain for the Shomrim Society, leads the congregation.  Rabbi Berkowitz has been instrumental in the building of a brand new mechitzah in the shul.  We are actively raising funds for a community Mikvah.  Our Cantor, Yehoshua Samuels, has earned the nickname “The Voice”.  We have also begun the first Yeshiva K’Tana, in this part of Queens, for 3 -7 year olds.  Come down & see us we have many things to do for children of all ages – 3-300 !!!

ROCKWOOD PARK JEWISH CENTER

Y       OFFERS YOU THE FOLLOWING:

Y       DAILY MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND EVENING SERVICES

Y       BEGINNERS SERVICE WHERE YOU LEARN THE SERVICE AT YOUR PACE

Y       RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Y       RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CLASSES.  CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Y       A JUNIOR CONGREGATION

Y       FREE EVENING HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Y       DAILY CLASSES IN ALL RELIGIOUS ASPECTS OF JUDAISM

Y       A FULL PROGRAM OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Y       MONTHLY ONEG SHABBATS

Y       MONTHLY SPECIAL GUEST LECTURERS

Y       REMEMBER: WE ARE SOLID AS A ROCK

Y       DAF YOMI MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY-6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... IN OUR FAMILY
CURRENT MINYAN SCHEDULE ... SHIURIM
UPCOMING EVENTS ... CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
LINKS TO JEWISH SITES ... CONTACT INFO
MAPS, DIRECTIONS AND NYC TRAFFIC ... NEWS AND WEATHER
PUT AN E-NOTE IN THE WALL ... ONLINE KOSHER SUPERMARKET AND ONLINE BOOKSTORES
SEARCH THE WEB ... WHAT NUMBER VISITOR AM I?
THINKING OF MOVING?  CLICK HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP MINYANAIRES! .... WHO WANTS TO BE A MINYANAIRE?

Announcements

For updated Kashrus information, call the “OU”: (212) 563-4000, the “OK”: (718) 756-7500, the “Star K”: (410) 484-4110, or the “Kof K”: (201) 837-0500

 

(Table of Contents)

In Our Family

Mazal Tov to:

Sue Bildner on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter Yael Eliana.  Proud parents are Lauren & David Bildner. Proud siblings are Moshe Hillel, Chaviva, Miriam and Nechama

 

Shirley Scharf on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter Ariel.  Proud parents are Susan & Eric Scharf

 

Francine & Milton Marin on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Chelsea Raye.  Proud Maternal grandparents are Annette & Lou Gebel.  Proud parents are Rhonda & Dr. Glen Marin, proud brother is Tyler.

 

Marion & Bryan Levinson on the birth of granddaughter Maxine Hanna.  Proud parents are Robin & Steve Zalewski. Proud sister Allie.

Lenore & Jack Greenberg, on the birth of their grandson, David

 

Clarice Kanarek, on the birth of her great grandson, Arel

 

 

 

Our Deepest Condolences to:

TRACEY PIAZZA & FAMILY, ON THE PASSING OF HER MOTHER, MYRNA PALESTINE

 

HELEN BEROFF, ON THE PASSING OF HER SISTER LILLY GOOD

 

Ceil Gordon & Family, on the loss of her husband, Aron

 

Miriam Berkowitz & Family, on the loss of her husband, Abraham

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Table of Contents)

Current Minyan Schedule

Sunday—Friday - Shacharis--                   7:30 AM;                                         

Sunday/Thursday ---    Mincha / Maariv--7:30PM

Friday-- Mincha 15 minutes after candle lighting

Saturday--Shacharis – 8:45 AM;       Mincha/Maariv --40 minutes before Shabbat ends                                       

 

 

(Table of Contents)

Shiurim/Classes

Sun-Fri: Tanach following Shacharis

Sun, Mon: Practical Halacha at 7:45 PM

Tuesday: Halacha for Women at 8:00 PM

Friday: Parshat Hashavuah 15 minutes before Mincha

Shabbat: Parshat Hashavuah 15 minutes before Shacharis

Shabbat: Masechet Megillah 40 minutes before Mincha

Monday through Thursday: Daf Yomi from 6:30PM – 7:30 PM

 

(Table of Contents)

Upcoming Events

 

PROJECT SYNAGOGUE COMFORT-

Starting Shabbat, September 8^th, 2001, our synagogue was pleased to begin an exciting prayer service geared for those who wish to learn how to pray, the meaning of the prayers, Torah and Haftorah reading, including a junior congregation for children of all ages.  In a comfortable setting, the program takes place from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., followed by exciting Jewish educational activities until 12:15 p.m.  In addition, there will be educational prayers and special events planned for all of the Jewish holidays.

The entire community is invited at no cost to participate in this service.  There will also be educational prayer services and activities at our Shabbat eve (Friday) and Mincha - Maariv (late Shabbat afternoon) services.

Come feel at home.  You have an extended family here.

Please call Rabbi Berkowitz at our synagogue for further information at 641-5822.

 

Torah - Mah Jong: Our Rebbetzin, Mindy Berkowitz, is conducting a Torah Mah Jong group.  Anyone interested should contact the Synagogue, leave their name, and phone number.  We meet on Mondays at 8:00 PM.

 

Sunday Nights- Jewish Jam session, Bring your instruments including voices-from 7:00 until 7:30 PM.

 

We are accepting registration applications for our pre-school, under the direction of Morah Nechama Samuels.

Thursday, May 12^th at 8:00 PM our annual Yom Ha Atzmaut (Israel Independence day) program.

 

Atlantic City-Taj Mahal-Sunday, May 15, 8:30 AM, Donation $25.00, give back to be announced, call Esther M or Phyllis S. Reserved Seating

 

Monday, May 16th, 8:00 PM - Sisterhood General Meeting - Elections for officers & board.

 

Sunday, May 22^nd at 4:00 PM community meeting to hear the presentation about a planned Assisted Living facility at the Rockwood Park Jewish Center.

 

Wednesday, May 25^th , dinner at Annie Chan Kosher Chinese Restaurant- Cost is $25.00 per person.  Paid reservations by May 16.  Call Esther or Gloria K.

 

Thursday May 26^th, annual L’ag Ba’Omer bon fire at Charles Park

 

Sunday, June 5, 2005 - Salute to Israel Parade-Rain or Shine, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5th Avenue from 57th Street to 70th Street

 

 

 

(Table of Contents)

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times-NYC

May 13 --- 7:46 PM	June  3 --- 8:04 PM
May 20 --- 7:53 PM	June 10 --- 8:08 PM
May 27 --- 7:58 PM	June 17 --- 8:11 PM

 

 

 

(Table of Contents)

VISIT THE BEST JEWISH SITES ON THE WEB

 

Fine Foods From Israel

Jewish Education & Entertainment- The J Site

Jewish online 3-D City

JM in the AM/Nachum Siegel Jewish Radio

Judaism For Today - Aish HaTorah

Museum of Jewish Heritage

My Hebrew Dictionary

My Hebrew Picture Dictionary

National Jewish Outreach Program

OU.org—your gateway to the Jewish internet

Pesach & other Kosher Product Info

VIRTUAL JERUSALEM

(Table of Contents)

Contact Us!

Rockwood Park Jewish Center
156-45 84^th Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Tel: (718) 641-5822  FAX: (718) 641-5740
or email us at:

RockwoodJC@aol.com “We look forward to hearing from you!”

(Table of Contents)

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Driving here?  Check out a road map of the vicinity! The star on the map represents our Center.  One can get exact driving directions from anywhere by clicking on one of the links ABOVE the map.
Going to the airport?  View our JFK Map, powered by Mapquest
Need a real time traffic report?  Click here!

(Table of Contents)

NEWS AND WEATHER

For the latest news updates on Israel and Jewish life, click here!

(Table of Contents)

Visit the Western Wall 24 hours a day from your home!!
Put a note in The Wall without going anywhere near an airport!

Rockwood Park Jewish Center is a member of the Give to Your Favorite Organization program with Koshersupermarket.com.
You may designate a percentage of your purchase to help our Center, so please click on this link, buy kosher food delivered straight to your door, and remember to name Rockwood Park Jewish Center as your favorite organization.

Rockwood Park Jewish Center does not vouch for the Kashruth of any item sold at Koshersupermarket.com.  Each product has its own supervision.  If you are not sure if a particular supervision is reliable, consult your Rabbi.

Search for books about Israel, Jewish life, or anything you are interested in at the best bookstores on the web.  Your purchase helps Rockwood Park Jewish Center, so go treat yourself to a good book!

Search by:	Keyword Title Author

 

Search: All Products Books Popular Music Classical Music Video Toys Electronics	Enter keywords...

Want great Judaica software at great prices?  Write to Anything and Everything Computers for products and prices.

Conducting Research on Jewish subjects, such as the Holocaust? 

		Holocaust Site About.com

The more you use this About.com Search engine, the larger their contribution to Rockwood Park Jewish Center!

Sometimes feel a little lost or confused?  Search for anything at the best search engines on the web, right here from our website!
Every search from this Direct Hit Search Engine helps Rockwood Park Jewish Center, so start here for all your search needs.
Direct Hit has the most relevant search results on the web, so start your engine!  

To search for ANYTHING on the web’s biggest and most famous search engine, click here!

options

This page has been visited times since August 27, 1999

 

 

Please return me to the top of the page