Pratt Community News

Jacob Meeting

Jacob Meeting The Jewish Art Collaborative Of Brooklyn JACOB meets the third Wednesday of the month at 8pm in Hadas Gallery, 541 Myrtle Ave. The Jewish Art Collaborative Of Brooklyn is an artist forum sponsored by the Rohr Jewish Center. JACOB serves as a discussion round-table between artist. We are a venue for artist to connect and present on their... Read more

Mnyan on Myrtle

Mnyan on Myrtle Join a hipster community in a fresh vision for translating the inspiration of Judaism for a new generation. At the Rohr Jewish Centre, 543 Myrtle Ave Friday Night – Shabbat Service at 7pm (Starting after Labor Day) Reinvent the Synagogue as a relaxed and enjoyable setting for personal growth and communal connection. No Reservations... Read more

High Holidays

High Holidays The Rohr Center serving the Pratt Community High Holidays. Join a community of artists for a contemplative, intellectually stimulating and heart-centered experience. Services led with meaning, melody and humor by Rabbi Simcha. English/Hebrew books provided. Rosh Hashanah (Day 1) Thursday, September 29 10 – 12pm: Services (followed by... Read more

Inaugural Student Art Show Party

Rabbi Simcha invites you all to the Inaugural Student Art Show Party Inaugural Student Art Show Party Sunday March 6th at 8pm Hadas Gallery 541 Myrtle Ave (across from the Pratt store) Opening Reception 2-5pm BEATS BITES AND ARTS Hadas Gallery is a project of the Rohr Jewish Student Center, a nonprofit educational and cultural center serving the Pratt... Read more

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Recent Articles

Patriot Games: Is Captain America Too American?

Patriot Games: Is Captain America Too American? In March 1941 — nine months before the attack on Pearl Harbor impelled America to enter the Second World War — one colorful American hero had already joined the battle: Captain America. The famous front cover of “Captain America #1″ showed its titular hero punching Hitler straight... Read more

No Gelt, No Glory

Welcome to “Extreme Sports: Jewish Style.” I’ll leave the suicidal skateboarding to the kids. Being a rabbi, I’m more of a dreidel blackbelt! No Gelt, No Glory While they aren’t as transformative as the Kabbalah or as lucrative as a lottery win, I’m uniquely qualified to reveal to you another very powerful secret of the universe: the Upside... Read more

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Art School Rabbi Comic

Art School Rabbi Purim Special Edition

Rabbi Simcha.com is pleased to present the Art School Rabbi Comic, an on going satirical series about Rabbi Simcha’s life as campus rabbi Please use the comments form below. We welcome all feedback and look forward to hearing your ideas for future storylines. Art School Rabbi Purim Special Edition Art School Rabbi Purim Special Edition Art School... Read more

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Book News

Meet Rabbi Simcha Weinstein at Montreal Jewish Public Libary

Up Up and Oy Vey! How Jewish History, Culture, and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein at the Montreal Jewish Public Library 5151, Côte Ste-Catherine Road Thursday October 7, 2010 7:30 p.m. While the Jewish contribution to film, theatre, music and comedy has been well documented, the Jewish role in the creation of the All-American... Read more

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Media Appearances

“The Rabbi Simcha Radio Show” Live on WPIR Pratt Radio

“The Rabbi Simcha Radio Show” Live on WPIR Pratt Radio” The Rabbi Simcha Show New Season Coming Soon With engaging style and humor Rabbi Simcha shares his deep knowledge of Jewish sources, revealing depth and meaning. Go beyond the bagel and experience powerful tools for navigating campus life. Tweet Read More →

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