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Welcome to Temple Chaverim
Plainview, New York

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Led by the creative and dynamic Rabbi Jonathan L. Hecht, Ph.D., our enthusiastic and vibrant Assistant Rabbi Joshua Lobel, our welcoming and gifted Cantor Bradley Hyman, and a knowledgeable and caring Religious School Principal Debbye Brandell, Temple Chaverim strives to create a lively and warm spirit in our services and Religious School. A Reform Synagogue, Temple Chaverim is committed to providing a full range of Jewish ritual, social, educational and social action programming for our diverse membership. We are an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism. Temple Chaverim serves the Long Island communities of Plainview, Woodbury, Syosset, Old Bethpage, Melville, Jericho and Huntington.

In addition to providing a full program of religious activities, our members are involved in a variety of cultural, family, educational, and social action programs.
Photo By
Lee Weissman
© 2005
Message From Rabbi Hecht
Temple Information
Dear Friend,

The synagogue is the center of Jewish life in America. Temple Chaverim is a center for Reform Jewish life in our community. We offer something very different from many congregations on Long Island. We have worked hard to create an atmosphere, which is at the same time, cordial and caring, hamish and open, modern and rooted in the traditions of Judaism.

As a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism, we take seriously the vision of Reform Judaism: to offer a varied program of Jewish life to the Jews of our community, to prepare our children for the future, and to meet the spiritual needs of our members. We have grown from fifteen families to a congregation of over 500 family units. Our beautiful Synagogue building, coupled with its one hundred year old ark, provides a perfect setting for worship, learning and community building.

I invite you to become a part of Temple Chaverim. Join us in the excitement as we strive to become one of the best synagogues on Long Island.

B'Shalom,

Jonathan L. Hecht, Ph.D
Rabbi

Click here to view Temple Chaverim's Summer 2008/5768 Connections Bulletin

Click here for the 2008-2009 Membership Application.  For the 2008-2009 Religious School Application go to the top of this page and click on the Religious School tab.  

Click here for "News From The Union For Reform Judaism" (URJ)

Sisterhood Honey Fundraiser - What better way to wish family, friends and business associates a "Sweet and Healthy New Year" than sending a jar of honey?  An 8-ounce jar of delicious kosher honey will arrive in time for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, decorated with a colorful L'Shana Tova label, and includes a personalized card reading "Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year".  This card also lets the receipeints know that a donation has been made in their honor to Temple Chaverim Sisterhood.  Your cost is $9 per jar which includes shipping and handling.  Order by August 12th to avoid a $3 per jar shipping fee.  Click on http://www.orthoney.com/orders/chap_redirect.aspx?id=TCN to order your honey online.   For more information please contact Amy-Jo Willig at (516) 367-8337 or send an email to ak756@aol.com.  Click here for the flyer.

Temple Chaverim's new partnership with Community National Bank
Temple Chaverim is pleased to announce its new banking partnership with Community National Bank whose neighborhood branch is conveniently located at the intersection of Woodbury Road and Jericho Turnpike. In just the first few months of our partnership, CNB has already been a strong supporter of Temple Chaverim, exemplified by its support of the Gala as well as its superior level of customer service and responsiveness overall. Special services are now available to ALL temple members, as well, and are fully described on the following flyers.  Click here for Cash Bonus flyer.  Click here for more information.   

GALA 2008 FOLLOW-UP
The entire Temple Chaverim community is welcome to view and purchase gala photos by logging onto Classy Candids' website -- http://www.classycandids.net
Upon entering their website, click on "Current Events" and then click on "Temple Chaverim Gala April 5, 2008".  This is a fast and easy way to purchase any Gala photos that you want.  If you need assistance, please call Classy Candids directly at (516) 777-3337.

You Can Now Advertise in Temple Chaverim's Connections Bulletins...
We are now accepting advertisements for Temple Chaverim's Connections Bulletins.  For more information please click on Rate Card for the specifications sheet.

The Salute to Israel Day Parade was a great day!
Thanks to Marc Weiss for his time and effort.  Here are some pictures of those who joined in.
          

On June 5th our Sociable Seniors Program hosted the performance of "Der Yiddisher Pinafore" presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island which was a huge success.  Temple Chaverim's very own Joan Schein runs this very successful program for the seniors of our community.  Here are some pictures of the performance.   

     

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