MISSION TO ISRAEL
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PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF ​JEWISH COMMUNITY
ABOUT MAKOM NY
INCLUSIVEWe embrace and nurture each individual in their evolving relationship with Judaism and development of Jewish identity. |
PROGRESSIVEWe offer new and creative pathways to fulfill the diverse and emerging desires of today's Jewish community. |
MINDFULWe create intentional and spiritually enriching experiences to foster flourishing and fulfillment. |
UPCOMING AT MAKOM NY
AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR
DECEMBER, 2024
FAMILY PROGRAM FOR MOADON FAMILIES: Saturday, December 14 at 4:00-5:30pm;
Bethpage Worship Center, Let's Make Latkes and Prepare for Chanukah!
For more details and to RSVP CLICK HERE.
CHANUKAH OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00-6:00pm;
Rabbi Bravo's Home in Woodbury: Homemade Latkes, Singing, Blessing, Community AND the ISRAEL SHUK!
For more details and to RSVP CLICK HERE.
PRE-CHANUKAH SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE:
Friday, December 20 - Dinner at 6:00pm, Service at 7:30pm; Bethpage Worship Center
Celebrate Shabbat, Chanukah, Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah and More! Youth Klezmer Performance!
Special Oneg Shabbat to follow with Chanukah Treats!
RSVP required for Dinner - Details coming soon.
COOKING UP A MITZVAH - MONTHLY MITZVAH PROJECT:
Sunday, December 22 at 11:00am at Rabbi Bravo's Home.
All are welcome to join us to cook for a local food pantry. Limited space - Sign up now!
Minimum Donation of $20/person. RSVP HERE.
MONTHLY EVENTS
VIRTUAL HEALING SERVICES
First Wednesday of the Month at 7:30pm on Zoom.
TEEN DIALOGUE & PIZZA
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm in Bethpage Worship Center. All 8th-12th graders are welcome!
For more details and to register your teen, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING:
Monthly, as calendered.
MUSICAL SHABBAT SERVICE: Fridays, as per calendar at 7:30pm at Bethpage Worship Center
Celebrate B'nai Mitzvah, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Much More. Festive Oneg Shabbat to follow!
COOKING UP A MITZVAH - NEW MONTHLY MITZVAH PROJECT:
Sundays at 11:00am at Rabbi Bravo's Home.
Minimum Donation of $20/person. RSVP HERE.
TEEN MITZVAH MAKERS - BAKING FOR BIRTHDAY WISHES of Long Island;
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm at Rabbi Bravo's Home
All 8th-12th graders are welcome! Limited space to please LET BARRIE KNOW!
AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR
DECEMBER, 2024
FAMILY PROGRAM FOR MOADON FAMILIES: Saturday, December 14 at 4:00-5:30pm;
Bethpage Worship Center, Let's Make Latkes and Prepare for Chanukah!
For more details and to RSVP CLICK HERE.
CHANUKAH OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00-6:00pm;
Rabbi Bravo's Home in Woodbury: Homemade Latkes, Singing, Blessing, Community AND the ISRAEL SHUK!
For more details and to RSVP CLICK HERE.
PRE-CHANUKAH SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE:
Friday, December 20 - Dinner at 6:00pm, Service at 7:30pm; Bethpage Worship Center
Celebrate Shabbat, Chanukah, Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah and More! Youth Klezmer Performance!
Special Oneg Shabbat to follow with Chanukah Treats!
RSVP required for Dinner - Details coming soon.
COOKING UP A MITZVAH - MONTHLY MITZVAH PROJECT:
Sunday, December 22 at 11:00am at Rabbi Bravo's Home.
All are welcome to join us to cook for a local food pantry. Limited space - Sign up now!
Minimum Donation of $20/person. RSVP HERE.
MONTHLY EVENTS
VIRTUAL HEALING SERVICES
First Wednesday of the Month at 7:30pm on Zoom.
TEEN DIALOGUE & PIZZA
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm in Bethpage Worship Center. All 8th-12th graders are welcome!
For more details and to register your teen, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING:
Monthly, as calendered.
MUSICAL SHABBAT SERVICE: Fridays, as per calendar at 7:30pm at Bethpage Worship Center
Celebrate B'nai Mitzvah, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Much More. Festive Oneg Shabbat to follow!
COOKING UP A MITZVAH - NEW MONTHLY MITZVAH PROJECT:
Sundays at 11:00am at Rabbi Bravo's Home.
Minimum Donation of $20/person. RSVP HERE.
TEEN MITZVAH MAKERS - BAKING FOR BIRTHDAY WISHES of Long Island;
Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00pm at Rabbi Bravo's Home
All 8th-12th graders are welcome! Limited space to please LET BARRIE KNOW!
OUR VISION
LECH L'CHABRIGHT FUTURELead a new generation forward to a bright, promising Jewish FUTURE with an agile, joyous and innovative community model.
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CHAIMJEWISH LIFEInfuse and enhance personal and community connections with Jewish LIFE, culture and living, and inform our lives for years to come.
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TIKKUNRENEWALInspire RENEWAL of heart, and mind, fostering paths for spiritual expression through Jewish experiences 'without borders'.
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TZEDEKJUSTICEEmpower community to raise a shared voice for JUSTICE in the world whether through service, prayer, or practice.
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COMMUNITY LIFE
SHABBATSERVE |
HOLIDAYSENGAGE |
LEARNLIFE CYCLEBar and Bat Mitzvah Experience Weddings, Engagement Blessings, Baby Namings and Celebrations of Birth Healing Prayers + Support Funerals, Shiva, Unveilings + Remembrance |
OUR RABBI
RABBI DEBORAH BRAVO
OUR MODEL
"Our ROOTS are our history, deeply planted in tradition.
Like a tree, the roots are bare, showing what we have in common.
We share the same past; we remain strong because our roots are strong."
Like a tree, the roots are bare, showing what we have in common.
We share the same past; we remain strong because our roots are strong."
MakomNY Brings a Refreshing New Model to Jewish Community.
We are an inclusive, welcoming 'place',offering meaningful experiences, relevant to the world today, respectful of all backgrounds and traditions. Rabbi Bravo and the MakomNY leadership team are committed to offering the highest quality programming, opportunities for deep learning, spiritual connection, beautiful worship, and engagement for all ages, as well as social justice, cultural, travel and social experiences. Our MODEL creates a community without borders where you can put down ROOTS and find a sense of belonging, whether you come from a traditional or liberal background.
We are an inclusive, welcoming 'place',offering meaningful experiences, relevant to the world today, respectful of all backgrounds and traditions. Rabbi Bravo and the MakomNY leadership team are committed to offering the highest quality programming, opportunities for deep learning, spiritual connection, beautiful worship, and engagement for all ages, as well as social justice, cultural, travel and social experiences. Our MODEL creates a community without borders where you can put down ROOTS and find a sense of belonging, whether you come from a traditional or liberal background.
"We are here to ensure a strong Jewish world for today and for generations to come.
We are here to enable each person to flourish and grow as an individual,
with Judaism as the vehicle for that flourishing." Rabbi Bravo
We are here to enable each person to flourish and grow as an individual,
with Judaism as the vehicle for that flourishing." Rabbi Bravo
How Our Model Works
Through our model we bring the Long Island community new and inspiring ways to experience Judaism, with NO mandatory membership dues OR building fund. You will find Educational Programs (children + teens), Bar + Bat Mitzvah Experiences, High Holy Days, Passover Seders + Holiday Meals, Adult Learning Opportunities, Lifecycle Events, etc.
Through our model we bring the Long Island community new and inspiring ways to experience Judaism, with NO mandatory membership dues OR building fund. You will find Educational Programs (children + teens), Bar + Bat Mitzvah Experiences, High Holy Days, Passover Seders + Holiday Meals, Adult Learning Opportunities, Lifecycle Events, etc.
"We exist today and can only thrive, and deliver high-level programming with your ongoing voluntary contributions. How wonderful it is, and what pride you should take knowing you are giving towards the future, and building a promising Jewish foundation for today and for generations to come." Rabbi Bravo
Planting Roots and Branching Out: The 'Shorashim Donation Program'
We created our Shorashim Donation Program, literally meaning 'Putting Down Roots', as a way for individuals, couples and families to simply make easy automatic monthly donations to the community (or annual if preferred). We welcome your participation and engagement in MakomNY,
and hope you will call on us to share in your lives.
We created our Shorashim Donation Program, literally meaning 'Putting Down Roots', as a way for individuals, couples and families to simply make easy automatic monthly donations to the community (or annual if preferred). We welcome your participation and engagement in MakomNY,
and hope you will call on us to share in your lives.
Those who engage in the Shorashim Donation Program may attend all MakomNY programs and activities at no additional per program donation, including High Holy Day Services, as well as family, social, cultural and learning events.
*only exceptions are catered dinners, Seders, mitzvah projects, day trips, etc.
*only exceptions are catered dinners, Seders, mitzvah projects, day trips, etc.
"As my ancestors planted for me, so too I plant for my children and my children's children." ~ Talmud Taanit 23a
BE PART OF OUR JEWISH FUTURE
DONATE IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE, DEDICATE A GIFT TO MAKOMNY, MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
DONATE IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE, DEDICATE A GIFT TO MAKOMNY, MAKE A CONTRIBUTION