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  • Gateways Chanukah Retreat

    A Festival of Lights and Knowledge: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2013

    Chanukah is a celebration of the miracle of Jewish spiritual survival.  After millennia of attempts to assimilate us, whether through force or persuasion, we are still here.   But, it is not mere physical survival that we celebrate.  After all, the genes of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians and Greeks have also physically survived.  The miracle of Jewish survival is that we have survived with our spiritual heritage intact.

    Please join us at the Gateways Chanukah Retreat, where together with world renowned Gateways presenters and guest speaker, Rabbi Yitzchok Adler, we can kindle the lights of knowledge and rededicate ourselves to the values of our proud heritage.  The festivities include fabulous Saturday night entertainment, opportunities to meet with Gateways shadchanim, enjoy delicious cuisine by Nesher, and take part in the children’s Camp Gateways activities.

    As an added bonus, participants can check in on Thursday Nov 28th, and celebrate Thanksgiving with Gateways.

    Spaces are filling up fast. Contact Miriam at 1800-722-3191 ext 110, or email mklein@gatewaysonline.org for reservations.

    Click here for pdf flyer    Chanukah2013

  • Summer at The Brownstone, NY: A review

    Summer at The Brownstone was “sizzling” hot with activities.  Savvy young Jewish adults enjoyed the many networking events, relaxing Shabbat dinners, young professional schmoozes and classes, and, of course the exciting cultural events.  Boston University Alumni enjoyed a reunion of their campus Meor program, and hundreds of young professionals attended classes with David Lichtenstein, Chairman and CEO of The Lightstone Group; Andrew Suzman, Senior VP for Capital World Investors; and Igor Chernomzav, co-founder of Hard Eight Futures, LLC.  Students from NYU Dental School, and other young professionals relaxed over Shabbat dinners, while over 80 young professional women from the “Souled” Learning Group gathered at a summer kick-off event to collect valuable tips from Mrs.Chana Levitan, best-selling author of “I Only Want to Get Married Once”.

    Residential trips and cultural events also received their spotlight.  Students from universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge and the London School of Economics, enjoyed their three week NY experience at The Brownstone.  Over 100 people listened intently to Grammy Award nominee, Phillipe Quint in his violin concerto, and as many attended a smashingly successful Tishbi Launch event.  Sixty art connoisseurs enjoyed the works of noted artists, Laura Brunetti and Margarita Korol, in an event co hosted by The Brownstone Russian Initiative and the Russian American Foundation, while Valentin Yudashkin, Russia’s most prominent fashion designer delighted a crowd in a unique presentation and fashion show experience. The Russian Initiative also welcomed young professionals from the Russian-speaking Jewish community in the city to an evening of Jewish Mysticism, Hookah, and great conversations with Rabbi Mordechai Becher.

    Many more groups have rented space at The Brownstone for their unique experience and we look forward to the next installment of exciting activities.  Contact Jen April to schedule your next Brownstone event (646)-561-9829.

  • Rosh Hashanah Retreat

    Rosh Hashanah Retreat

    Join us at the Stamford Plaza Hotel for an inspirational and uplifting beginning to the New Year 5774.

    Rosh Hashana 5774

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  • First time in New York, Valentin Yudashkin’s Rothko Collection

    July 18, 2013, Russia’s most prominent fashion designer, Valentin Yudashkin will offer an in-depth fashion experience to Jewish College Students and Young Professionals at The Brownstone. Valentin’s press conference begins at 6 pm, followed by his master class and showing of his latest Rothko-inspired couture collection before a room full of enthusiastic Russian speaking students,  the Who’s Who of New York Russian Society and multinational politicos.  The event is hosted by The Russian American Foundation and The Brownstone Experience

     

  • Where do Savvy New Yorkers Go?

    Where do Savvy New Yorkers Go?

    The Brownstone is gaining traction as the go-to address for savvy young Jewish adults.  Its unique space encourages networking, learning, schmoozing and noshing as witnessed by a host of recent events.  Each day, the building buzzes with an energy and excitement felt from the ground floor kitchen and dining spaces all the way to the Rooftop terrace!  Recent contributors include:  Boston Alumni Meor’s Reunion, a young professionals Shabbat dinner, Birthright’s marketing conference, Dor Chadash and ROI’s social entrepreneurship seminar, Victory Day/Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebrations, and a Taste of Tikun Leyl Shavuot for young Russian Americans.

    Contact Jennifer  to schedule your next Brownstone event (646)-561-9829 or make an appointment with Rabbi Suchard (msuchard@thebrownstoneny.org) to see the Brownstone in action!.

  • Getting Connected

    Connections, the Singles Division of Gateways, is opening eyes, minds, and hearts through its innovative programming, sensitive shadchanim, and proven methods of success. More than 200 singles met with different shadchanim at our Pesach and Shavuot retreats.  Throughout the two days of Shavuot, singles formed new connections through enjoyable round table ‘single and mingle” events.  To date, 6 couples are engaged and many more couples who met at these events are dating.  Stay tuned for additional announcements!

    Singles, you don’t have to wait for our next retreat.  Get connected with our talented shadchanim.  For more information, call Kaila 845-290-8722 or email connections@gatewaysonline.org

  • This Year’s ‘Sinai’ Experience 5773

    The Gateways Shavuot Retreat promises to be a joyous, spiritually uplifting and engaging experience.  Renowned Gateways presenters and guest speakers including Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, Rabbi Pesach Krohn, and Rabbi Y.Y Rubinstein – will inspire you through all night learning sessions.  For singles, meaningful opportunities abound to connect with shadchanim and engage with other singles. Children of all ages will enjoy Camp Gateways, pirchei, bnos or masmidim groups.  Delectable meals, provided by the Weiss Brothers of Nesher, will enhance your Yom Tov.  This “Sinai” experience takes place in the newly renovated Stamford Plaza Hotel, CT., where the entire hotel is exclusive to Gateways.  Limited space is available.  Contact Miriam 845-352-0393 ext.110 to register or visit http://gatewaysnew.wpengine.com/retreats/holiday-retreats/ for more information.

  • The Brownstone Buzz

    The past three months have been action packed at The Brownstone with exciting events for the young professional, collegiate, Israeli and Russian divisions. In addition to a wide range of daily classes, reunions and networking events, The Brownstone hosted several international immersion leadership retreats. Four 7-10 day Metro trips inspired hundreds of students and young professionals from France, Russian and Argentina. Thirty-three young Jewish activists from St. Petersburg participated in an intensive leadership seminar created by The Brownstone in collaboration with key leaders from prominent communal and academic institutions.

    More than 100 University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and University of Michigan alumni who gathered to hear Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz discuss “Free Will and Medical Ethics within Halacha, are creating their own community at The Brownstone.  NYU Medical and Dental students, NYU undergrads, and neighborhood young professionals have all enjoyed delicious, inspirational Shabbat meals at The Brownstone.

    On an ongoing basis, informative and enjoyable lecture series and get together ‘populated’ the calendar. Growth oriented young women gather weekly for a “Souled” experience that includes a light supper, text based chavruta learning and guest speakers.  Young professional men have their turn to be inspired through weekly schmoozes and outings.   Penn alumni also meet weekly.

    Social events have received their spotlight. Many young Russians took part in the Klezbad Cabaret Series and monthly film screenings, while over 60 Israeli’s enjoyed rooftop BBQ’s in honor of both Yom Haatzmaut and Lag B’Omer.

  • Gateways 15th Anniversary Benefit

    Join us on March 7th, 2013 for our 15th Anniversary Benefit. Keynote speaker: Professor Alan Dershowitz. Guest of honor: Kevin Bermeister (City of Jerusalem Award); Honorary Chairmen: Sheldon Silver & Ido Aharoni. Young Leadership Award: Greg Gurevich. The event supports The Brownstone Experience – a new vibrant, cultural, educational, and social center for young Jews to gather, explore ideas, create community, and grow spiritually and intellectually.

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