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Every day, the Brownstone is home to young Jews who seek meaningful ways to become involved in Jewish life. Whether the person’s interest is strengthening Jewish identity, forming a deeper connection to Israel, developing community or engaging in Tikun Olam, The Brownstone’s Menu of Programs is diverse enough to fulfill their need.

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 28^th, 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 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.

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

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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