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Gorsky Hebrew Sunday School learned all about the upcoming holiday of Purim!
It was a fun day acting out the story and discovering the meaning of this fun holiday!

Hamentashen Bake for Women Wow! So much happening in preparation for Purim! Over 40 women joined on Wednesday, March 1 for a Hamantaschen Bake Night! Thank you to Elana Chaya for putting this beautiful event together. It was fun and unique.  Women learned all about the significance of the hamentashen… Continue reading Hamentashen Bake for Women

Pre-Purim Food Distribution Despite the rain, in preparation for Purim, Gorsky Kavkazi Jews of NY – Ohr HaMizrach once again successfully provided essential food items to the community. Thank you to all the sponsors, workers and volunteers for bringing this monthly project into reality.   Previous Next Despite the rain,… Continue reading Pre-Purim Food Distribution

Hanukkah 5783 On December 18, Gorsky Kavkazi Jews of NY gathered in the Main Hall of the Synagogue to Light the First Chanuka candle.   Gorsky Kavkazi Jews of NY * distributed over *150 sets of Menorahs Oils. Горские Евреи Нью-Йорка * раздали более *150 наборов масел для меноры. Previous… Continue reading Hanukkah 5783

February 2022 What a party! Over 50 ladies celebrated Purim Katan- small Purim. It was an inspirational and uplifting event. The guests learned about the hidden power of this holiday and the meaning behind it. A special thank you to Aynur Shaulov for sponsoring delicious pastries and to Berta Rakhamimova… Continue reading February 2022

January 2022 Sunday Hebrew School This month our Sunday school learned about mitzvot (good deeds), a neshama (spiritual soul), and kind words through interactive activities! Previous Next Book shop Our subsidized bookshop received new Jewish Books for Russian readers. Thank you very much to Mr. German Zacharyaev, the president of… Continue reading January 2022

December 2021 Sunday Hebrew School Our Sunday Hebrew School had a special carnival to celebrate Chanukah! They played Chanukah-themed games and made edible menorahs! Previous Next Chanukah party Over 100 college students and young professionals attended our lavish Chanukah Bash event! Famous magician and mind reader, Elliot Zimet, blew the… Continue reading December 2021

November 2021 This month was full of new classes, events, and Chanukah celebrations!  The launch of piano classes for children was a big accomplishment for Sunday programs. The classes are taught by Echiel, a graduate of a Moscow conservatory and a former musician at the well-known Neginah Orchestra. The Gorsky… Continue reading November 2021

October 2021 This month, our Gorsky Sunday Hebrew School learned so many new lessons! They started the month learning about Simchat Torah. The children saw what the Torah scroll looks like and danced around the bimah! During the class on Sukkot, all the kids shook lulav and etrog and enjoyed… Continue reading October 2021

September 2021 It was amazing to see the community come together throughout this special month!  The month started with renovations and upgrades as the synagogue prepared for the High Holidays. We expanded the backyard, updated the light fixtures, installed new book cases, fixed the seat cushions, and even washed and… Continue reading September 2021