or more then half a century the Malverne Jewish Center has been a dynamic and evolving focal point for the Jewish community. We are an egalitarian, Conservative congregation that embraces and encourages every member's participation in our religious, social and cultural programs and activities.

Our varied yearly program illuminates the diversity of our members' interests. Have you ever wondered about the origin of a particular cantoral melody or where the tune that you remember singing as a child came from? To find out, reserve a seat at the next session of “The Art of the Cantor” presented by our Rabbi/Cantor Meir S. Dvir.

Join us as we tour the Jewish Museum's latest exhibit led by our member docent.

Enjoy musical performances? Come listen and enjoy classical piano performances by two of our members whose yearly concerts, over the past 28 years have included guest vocal and instrumental soloists and ensembles whose repertoire ranged from opera to jazz, klezmer and Broadway show tunes.

Have you always wanted to learn Yiddish, study Rashi, read Torah or chant an haftarah? Or do you just like to sew. Well, what are you waiting for? Member-led classes, quilting and study groups are always happy to welcome another participant, commentator, Torah reader or haftorah chanter.

As important as all of our programs and activities are, they are not what continues to makes the MJC such a special place. The essence is the openness, caring and respect that greet all who enter this special community, known as the MJC.

If you haven't felt that warmth in a while or are looking to join a caring Jewish community, our doors are always open. In fact, if you hurry, you can get a seat at our table and enjoy our annual end of summer, “Welcome Back Bar-B-Que” on Sunday, August 26th. So what are you waiting for? We promise to save a place just for you and you can sit wherever you wish and you'll receive a genuine, warm welcome.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Wishing you Shana Tova,
        Herb Brodsky, President