Rabbi Simcha » Pratt community http://rabbisimcha.com/blog Jewish popular culture Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:53:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Jacob Meeting http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/jacob-meeting/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/jacob-meeting/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:17:15 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/ 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 artwork

No Reservations , Walk-Ins Welcome
Jacob Meeting

]]> http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/jacob-meeting/feed/ 1 Mnyan on Myrtle http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/mnyan-on-myrtle/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/mnyan-on-myrtle/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:09:23 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/ 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 , Walk-Ins Welcome
Mnyan on Myrtle

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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 nosh & schmooze)

Rosh Hashanah (Day 2)

Friday, September 30
10 – 12pm: Services
(followed by nosh & schmooze)

Yom Kippur

Friday, October 7
6.30pm: Kol Nidrei
Saturday, October 8
10-1pm: Services
6:30pm: Neila
(followed by serious breakfast)

The Rohr Center – 543 Myrtle Ave
bet. Steuben & Emerson (Facing the Pratt Store) Clinton Hill / Bed Stuy
No Tickets, No Appeals, No Charge.
Everybody Welcome
Reservations Requested, Walk-Ins Welcome

RSVP:Info@RohrCenter.com

High Holidays

]]> http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/08/31/high-holidays/feed/ 0 Inaugural Student Art Show Party http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/02/25/inaugural-student-art-show-party/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/02/25/inaugural-student-art-show-party/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:38:05 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/02/25/ Rabbi Simcha invites you all to the Inaugural Student Art Show Party
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 community

]]> http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2011/02/25/inaugural-student-art-show-party/feed/ 0 JSU’s Menorapalooza 2010! http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/11/22/jsus-menorapalooza-2010/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/11/22/jsus-menorapalooza-2010/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:40:58 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/11/22/ Join the Pratt JSU for a Chanukah Party replete with FOOD and a Menorah Building Competition!
JSU's Menorapalooza 2010!

JSU's Menorapalooza 2010!

Latkes, doughnuts and more!

Come build a Menorah from recycled materials: Wood, metal, ceramics…anything goes.

First Prize
Your Menorah will be THE OFFICIAL PRATT Menorah
to be lit by President Dr. Tom Schutte.
Also, a $100 PrattStore Gift Card.

Second Prize
$50 PrattStore Gift Card

Third Prize
$25 PrattStore Gift Card

A note about Menorahs: A Menorah consists of 8 lamps (candles/oil) arranged in a straight line. An additional “helper” lamp is placed alongside but separate, usually (but it doesn’t have to be) elevated.
Have a look at the pictures for inspiration but DO YOUR THANG!

]]> http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/11/22/jsus-menorapalooza-2010/feed/ 0 Meet Rabbi Simcha Weinstein at Montreal Jewish Public Libary http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/09/20/meet-rabbi-simcha-weinstein-at-the-jewish-public-libary/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/09/20/meet-rabbi-simcha-weinstein-at-the-jewish-public-libary/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:48:50 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/09/20/ 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 superhero has not been – until now! From the birth of Krypton in Cleveland to Batman, Hulk, Spider-Man, the X-Men and more, Rabbi Weinstein will chronicle the unusual story behind the origins of the planet’s most famous superheroes.

Rabbi Simcha Weinstein is an internationally known best-selling author who is also a popular television and radio guest, having appeared on CNN Showbiz Tonight, NPR and other programs. He has also been profiled in many leading publications, including the New York Times, the Miami Herald, the Seattle Times and the London Guardian.

Books and autographs available.

$5 members/students*
$10 non-members
Advance tickets: (514) 345-6416
Info: (514) 345-2627 ext. 3006

* Tickets at the member rate must be purchased in advance.
Students pay member rate at all times.
Call for details. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event.
Free parking at the YM-YWHA.

Sponsored by the Helen Bassel Endowment.

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Hookah in the Sukkah
Monday 27th September 7pm
in the Pratt Sukkah
(courtyard outside of the chapel)

Hookah in the Sukkah

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Kosher Pickle Making

Last Tuesdays Kosher Pickle making party was a huge success. I must thanks everybody involved especially the Pratt Jewish Student Union and our sponsor rabbipickle.com Here are some pickle-tures of the event, enjoy.

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]]> http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2010/01/06/chanukah-party-pictures/feed/ 0 Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 Program http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2009/09/08/brooklyn-book-festival-2009-program/ http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/2009/09/08/brooklyn-book-festival-2009-program/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:27:58 +0000 simchaweinstein http://rabbisimcha.com/blog/?p=1388 Simcha set to appear at the Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 Program
Simcha set to appear at the Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 Program

Simcha set to appear at the Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 Program


Update
The Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 was a huge success i’d like to thank everybody that came along and showed their supported. Heres a photo of me reading from the main stand.
Simcha Weinstein at Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 main stage

Simcha Weinstein at Brooklyn Book Festival 2009 main stage

September 13th 2009

The Brooklyn Book Festival is a huge, free public event presenting an array of literary stars and emerging authors who represent the exciting world of literature today. One of America’s premier literary and literacy events, this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages. The festival is organized around themed readings and devoted to timely and lively panel discussions. The inclusion of top national and international authors and new partners has expanded the festival’s reach while continuing to celebrate and enhance Brooklyn’s contemporary and historic literary reputation.

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