Our September, 2017 Newsletter!

Check out the latest goings-on at The Brownstone.
SHABBAT DINNERS
ISRAELI DIVISION SHABBAT DINNER 
RUSSIAN DIVISION SHABBAT DINNERS
Monthly Russian Division Shabbat Dinners.
TRYBAL SHABBAT DINNER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONETABLE
 

Forbes Under 30 and Trybal Gatherings kicked off this summer with a camp-inspired Shabbat dinner at the Brownstone. Here’s a little glimpse into the pre-Shabbat open bar cocktail hour, before everyone retired their cell phones into the Reboot sleeper bags and unplugged for the night.
 
FRIENDS OF ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCE VETERANS (FIDV) SHABBAT AT THE BROWNSTONE
 
 
RUSSIAN DIVISION
 
TIKVA EVENT
Tikva was a fundraiser for Jewish orphans in Ukraine.  Over 150 people came out to show their support.
VICTORY DAY WITH JEWISH HEROES OF WORLD WAR TWO

As part of The Brownstone Series ” My Grandparent is a Hero,” we hosted U.S. Navy Commodore Yuri “Gary” Tabach.
Captain Tabach discussed the historical role of Jews in the Soviet victory over Germany, and moderated a discussion with Soviet-Jewish veterans.
BROWNSTONE STARTUP TEAM MEETING

Networking event for startups. Over 200 attended.
 
EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS
 
B’NAI MITZVA
B’nai Mitzva is a program for Bar/Bat Mitzvah children and their families held monthly at the Brownstone. In attendance are the bar mitzva students, their siblings and parents.
IRAQI JEWS IN NY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GATHERING
The first “Iraqi Jews in NY Young Professional Gathering”, organized by Noam Weinblatt. Young Iraqi Jews from NY and Brooklyn came together to network and meet others of similar background.
JACADEMY WITH ARI SCHONBRUN

JAcademy students visited The Brownstone to hear Ari Schonbrun, a 9/11 WTC survivor. JAcademy is the Jewish Gap Year Program for aspiring professionals. This one-year program includes nine months of Jewish Learning, professional development courses and training, three professional internships and four countries.
THE BROWNSTONE LEADERSHIP TALKS


The Brownstone hosted Don Ghermezian, the CEO of Triple Five Group. Mr. Ghermezian’s gave a captivating and inspirational talk with personal and professional advice. Rabbi Becher gave a presentation on leadership.
SINGLES EVENT WITH FAYGE RUDMAN 
 
PROPOSAL AT THE BROWNSTONE
Mazel Tov to Mendy Fisch and Malky Moeller on their engagement! Mendy proposed at The Brownstone. Mazel Tov to Fayge Rudman for making this shidduch!
NATALIE MOSHE EVENT 
Informational workshop for Israelis in NY promoting Aliyah.
VICTORY OVER NAZI GERMANY ANNIVERSARY EVENING

The Brownstone marked the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by hosting a special couple, Nathan and Sarah, who told their personal story of survival and triumph.
RABBI WELTON NETWORKING EVENT

Rabbi Welton held a networking event for young professionals. The guest speaker was an Ethiopian Jew who told his story.

TRIPS
FORUM OF JEWISH LEADERSHIP (FJL) OF LONDON TRIP
We once again hosted the FJL group from London, with students who are completing various internships coupled with sightseeing and hearing various speakers at The Brownstone.
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR IDO AHARONI SPEAKING TO FJL GROUP
Ambassador Ido Aharoni speaking to the FJL group at the Brownstone.
MALCOLM HOENLEIN ADDRESSING THE FJL GROUP
  
ISRAEL ADVOCACY EVENTS
 
FUEL FOR TRUTH IAC MISHALANU NE REGIONAL SUMMIT
50-60 students. Weekend Retreat. IAC Mishelanu is a pro-Israel campus program that fosters leaders and provides a home for Israeli-American students. These students  explore and strengthen their Israeli-American & Jewish identity through culture, language, heritage, and a strong connection to Israel.
 
EXCEL TAMID EVENT

IAC Mishelanu is a pro-Israel campus program that fosters leaders and provides a home for Israeli-American students. These students  explore and strengthen their Israeli-American & Jewish identity through culture, language, heritage, and a strong connection to Israel.
 
CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America) FUEL FOR TRUTH JOINT EVENT

Nadav Yesod, Human Rights Advisor- Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations speaking to the group at The Brownstone.
FUEL FOR TRUTH

Ariel Halevi, a strategic communications professional and The Godfather behind FFT’s persuasion methodology, speaking for the Fuel For Truth group at The Brownstone.
YOM HASHOAH REMEMBERANCE EVENT

On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we observe Israel’s day of commemoration for more than six million Jews. Never Forget.
Toby Levy, a Holocaust survivor, sharing her powerful story of survival.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT EVENT
 
Celebrating Israel’s 69th Birthday.
MALCOLM HOENLEIN SPEAKING FOR FUEL FOR TRUTH
Malcolm Hoenlein spoke to the FFT boot camp members.
Wishing you a happy sweet new year,
Sincerely,
Rabbi Mordechai Suchard