METNY Awards

Temple Sholom Honored with 7 Awards for Synagogue Excellence by the METNY District of United Synagogue

At the most recent biennial convention of the Metropolitan New York Region of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Temple Sholom was given seven awards for synagogue excellence. These awards recognize and honor congregations who have developed unique, creative and dynamic programs that enhance the life of the synagogue and its congregants.

In addition to the seven awards given to Temple Sholom, Steve Katz, Temple Sholom’s immediate past president was honored with an Ernest L. Rothchild Award. This award recognizes outstanding synagogue leadership throughout the Conservative Movement. According to METNY, “The special efforts of recipients of this award affect and change people’s lives, as well as further Conservative Judaism in their congregations.”

“Steve’s passion for Conservative Judaism was present in all areas of his leadership as past president,” said Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom. “He helped bring Temple Sholom to the next level in programming, ritual, community, finances and communications and is well deserving of this honor.”

Temple Sholom’s seven awards for excellence were in the following categories: Adult Education, Bulletin &Periodicals, Early Childhood Center, Israel Awareness, Religious School, Special Programs and Website. For three years in a row, Temple Sholom’s Early Childhood Center – The Selma Maisel Nursery School has been awarded for its excellence. Temple Sholom has also been previously recognized for its website, bulletins and special programs.

METNY – is the Metropolitan New York District of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) and is one of 14 regions within USCJ. For more information on METNY visit http://metny.uscj.org.