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Our Rabbis tell us that the study of Torah is considered equivalent (if not
superior) to prayer. JCCWH recognizes this and encourages its members
to participate in the many courses and lectures that are offered on a
continuing basis at our synagogue. Rabbi Art Vernon
Rabbi Verno As the rabbi of the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead, a
traditional, egalitarian Conservation congregation, I know that we are
quite diverse in many ways. And yet, we belong to this sacred community
because we share certain ideals. As a congregation, members of all ages
are committed to a journey of Jewish living, faithful to the traditions
of our ancestors and responsive to the demands of the society in which
we live. We encourage our members to be serious Jews, in worship, in
study, in the performance of acts of kindness and in correcting the
deficiencies in our world.We
invite you to join us on our collective journey as we seek to
understand God's plan for our lives, for our families, for our
congregation and for our community. As your rabbi, I will help guide
you, sometimes challenge you, always support and comfort you and,
hopefully, inspire you to become the best that you can be. I look
forward to sharing our Jewish journey with you. Cantor Todd Rosner  Cantor Rosner has always been dedicated to the Jewish Community. "My
love for the Torah and the Jewish People is the main reason why I'm a
cantor. I want to do whatever I can do to inspire the young and old back
to their roots."Cantor Rosner's philosophy is reflected in his actions: holding study groups for people that want to grow and become more active Jews and providing comfort by visiting the sick. A member of the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., Cantor Rosner is also involved with P Tach, Boys Town Yeshiva in Israel, and National Jewish Outreach. Perhaps his willingness to give of himself to the community is hereditary. On his father's side of the family, many are rabbis, living in Israel and involved in Jewish education. The cantor's own educational background is quite prestigious. He studied at Sh'or Yoshuv Yeshiva under Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld, at Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva and Beis Yechekel. He studied Talmud and Bible under Rabbi Issur Yehuaah Weinberg and voice under Professor Alex Lorber. He also studied voice under Cantor Oscar Berry-Nusach and Cantor Ritter. Honored for his work and devotion for Israel Bonds and the UJA. Cantor is married to his beloved Valerie and both Cantor and Valerie are happily residing in their home in West Hempstead with their two beautiful children.  President: Richie Selzer 516-680-3063 rjselzer@gmail.com 516-481-7448 x120 First Vice President: Janna Gabel 516-483-1629 outtatime2@aol.com Second Vice President: Leah Frankel Freeberg 516-485-1682 edleah@aol.com Religious Custodian: Men's Club President: Steve Cohen 516- 486-0328 n2nsj@optonline.net Sisterhood President: Janna Gabel 516-483-1629 outtatime2@aol.com Chavurah Chair: Howard Soren 516-485-2724 hsoren1@gmail.com Mitzvah Program: Edie Agai 516-292-0937 edieagai@gmail.com Florence Gross 516-486-4815 Membership: Jackie Cohen 516-486-0328 Building: Joe Alcabes 516-483-7661 Jack Spiegel 516-481-7448 Religious Committee: Bill Cohen 516-483-3211 Nat Schlanger 516-486-1457 Bulletin Editor/Webmaster: Seth D. Bykofsky 516-485-6862 jcceditor@aol.com  Jack B. Abramson* * Deceased |
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Our adult education programs are varied to meet the diverse interests
of our congregation. Full length classes as well as mini-courses are
available for the study of Tanach, the Talmud, Hebrew and Jewish history
and literature.
n is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly. He received his BA
Degree at Hunter College in the Bronx and his Rabbinic Ordination at
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, New York; where he
also earned both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Hebrew Literature.
In 1998, he was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Rabbi
Vernon also did graduate study at the Jewish Theological Seminary, as
well as New York University. Most recently, he was the spiritual leader
of Congregation Ahavas Sholom in Newark, and Congregation Beth Torah, in
Florham Park, New Jersey.