Moreshet Synagogue
A Member of Young Israel
Moreshet
has recently dedicated its new Synagogue (Heichal HaZvi), named after Zvi Katz
z"l, the father of one of our congregants. We are very proud of this new
addition. However, this is a small building that holds only a small number
of congregants, not enough for our requirements.
Along with the usual three times daily prayer, Moreshet currently has three overflowing
Minyanim on Shabbat in temporary buildings.
On Mondays and Thursdays we periodically host Bar-Mitzvahs of boys from the surrounding communities.
In a renewal of ancient custom, some of us have embarked on prayer in nearby
ancient Yodfat on Rosh Chodesh. If you are interested in a religious celebration at our Shul, please email us or contact the office.
Please help with the new building
We are in the process of building a new central synagogue. Plans (Main
Floor) (and Second Floor) have already been drawn up.
You can also see a realistic image here and here
of the
future building. On Sept. 2, 1999 we placed the cornerstone for the new
building. Funds were gathered from individual members, but we are still quite
short of our goal.The planned shul will accommodate about 450 congregants in the main hall and another 100 each in the two adjoining halls. In addition to regular prayers, a large library will host several shiurim (classes). Additionally, a social hall will serve as the social center of the community.
The lower floor containing the social hall, which we use as our temporary synagogue, is mostly complete, financed by resources raised from each member family. However, these limited funds are not sufficient to bring this project to its successful completion.
If you would like to contribute to this important project and help strengthen a new community in Israel, contact Moreshet or someone from the list below.
All contributions are tax-deductible.
Contact in the U.S.:
American Friends of Moreshet Synagogue
c/o Jerry Nir
144-28 72nd Drive
Flushing, N.Y. 11367
Tel: (718) 263-6118
In Canada:
Canadian Friends of Moreshet
c/o Harry Borenstein
109 Dolomite Drive
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2N1
Tel/Fax: (416) 736-9222 ext. 111
Over the years we have received a number of contributions, large and small. We wish to thank those that have donated to the fund, anonymously or otherwise. Know that your contribution is very much appreciated.