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Russian American Jewish Experience
Gateways is an international organization whose self-declared mission is it to "raise Jewish consciousness." Origins Gateways was founded in 1998 by Rabbi Mordechai Suchard with the stated goal of "providing opportunities for Jews to unlock the treasure of their heritage through dynamic educational and social programs." The organization is based in Monsey, New York, United States. It began as an American offshoot of Arachim (meaning "values"), an Israeli Judaism outreach organization founded in 1979. Funding for Gateways is entirely from individual donors. Programs The programs educate in Jewish values and traditions." Gateways often joins with other organizations to co-sponsor events. Programs include: * Family education. * Learning programs for collegiates and young professionals. * Services focused on the Russian American Jewish community. * Singles networking and matchmaking. * Learning opportunities via the internet, including an "Ask the rabbi" portal. * Life skills a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsey, New York
Monsey (, ) is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States, north of Airmont, east of Viola, south of New Hempstead, and west of Spring Valley. The village of Kaser is surrounded by the hamlet of Monsey. The 2020 census listed the population at 26,954. The hamlet has a large, and growing, community of Haredi Jews. History Rockland County was inhabited by the Munsee band of Lenape Native Americans, who were speakers of the Algonquian languages. Monsey Glen, a Native American encampment, is west of the intersection of State Route 59 and State Route 306. Numerous artifacts have been found there and some rock shelters are still visible. The Monsey railroad station, named from an alternate spelling of the Munsee Lenape, was built when the New York & Erie Railroad passed through the glen in 1841. In 1943, Rabbi Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz purchased a property in Monsey with the intention to raise the education level of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
