
LEARNING CENTER
🍯 Sweet Beginnings for the New Year! 🍎
Join Us for a Challah-Baking Extravaganza!
Celebrate the upcoming Rosh Hashana with an evening of inspiration and culinary delight.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Jewish Russian Learning Center
Experience the joy of baking as we mix, knead, shape, and bake the most heavenly challah to grace your Rosh Hashana table.
While your challah rises, enjoy:
✨ Taste a variety of delicious honeys – discover your favorite sweetness for the year ahead
✨ Savor a variety of mouth-watering honey cakes baked to perfection
✨ Enjoy an interactive and engaging presentation of the Rosh Hashana Simanim
✨ Learn everything you need to know to make sure you’ve got all the Rosh Hashana specialties covered – explained in a fun and uplifting way!
✨ Honey will also be available for purchase – bring sweetness home with you!
🙌 Get Involved:
Volunteer: Sign up to lend a hand and be part of the fun.
Sponsor: Support the event and make a meaningful impact.
Master Challah Bakers: Already a pro? Come share your expertise to guide and inspire others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create delicious memories and connect with our community!
ℹ️ Registration Details:
Only pre-registered and pre-paid guests will be allowed.
Space is limited on – first-come, first-served basis.
💲 $36.00 per person | Early bird special: Register by September 16.
🍎🍭 Make Your Own Candied Apples! 🍭🍎
Get ready for a sticky, sweet, and super fun Rosh Hashana program just for kids! 🎉
We’ll dip, decorate, and design our very own candied apples – the sweetest way to start the New Year! ✨🍯
📅 When: Sunday, September 21
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Jewish Russian Learning Center – 44 Oswald Place
👩🍳 A project of Kosher Mini Chef – where kids become the chefs and Jewish holidays come to life!
Come for the apples, stay for the fun – don’t miss it! 🍏💛
See MoreDear Friends and Family,
The Jewish Russian Learning Center warmly invites you to join us for a heartfelt Rosh Hashanah celebration that promises to be both uplifting and memorable.
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 22nd at 6:45 pm and come to 44 Oswald Place in Prince’s Bay. We’ll gather under a spacious party tent, where you’ll be greeted with the festive spirit of the New Year.
Enjoy a traditional Rosh Hashanah meal featuring delicious specialties and a gourmet four-course feast, lovingly catered to enhance our celebration. As we savor these exquisite dishes, we’ll also explore the mystical depths of Rosh Hashanah, delving into the profound meanings of this sacred time.
This event is designed to be a joyous and family-friendly occasion. We’ve planned engaging activities for children, ensuring that everyone can share in the warmth and togetherness of the holiday.
We look forward to celebrating with you and welcoming the New Year together with hope, reflection, and community.
Warmest wishes for a Happy and Sweet New Year
Covert :
Adults (13-120) $55.00 Children (0-5)—free Children (6-12) $20.00
Family discounts are available upon request.
You’re Invited to Celebrate the High Holidays with JRLC
Dear Friends,
We warmly invite you to join us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, led by the inspiring Kantor Mendy Azoulay and Rabbi Eli Kogan. Whether you're familiar with the traditions or new to them, our services are designed to be welcoming and beginner-friendly, complete with commentaries and explanations to guide you. We also offer prayer books with English and Russian translations to make your experience as meaningful as possible.
We’re excited to offer a special program for children, free of charge, so you can focus on your spiritual journey while your little ones engage in their own activities.
Everyone is Welcome – Admission is Free!
If you’d like to help us with our preparations and ensure a reserved seat, we offer seat reservations at $120 per adult and children over 13, and $60 for children under 13. Your reservation will cover the entire High Holidays season.
Here’s Our Holiday Schedule:
Rosh Hashanah:
Yom Kippur:
We look forward to sharing these special days with you and your family. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 718-569-5593.
Warmest wishes for a sweet and meaningful New Year,
The JRLC Team
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First Session: September 15th
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