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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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