The Central District is very pleased to announce that two District congregations received honorable mentions. 

Every two years, Communicate summaries in several categories to receive an Epstein Award, recognizing those congregations' outstanding programming. Award recipients receive a $1,000 grant in programming funds to be awarded at the URJ Biennial Convention. 

More about the awards and the specific program winners can be found here. 

Mazel Tov to the following honorable mention recipient:

Congregation B'nai Jeshoshua Elohim - Deerfield, IL
"Wine Tasting Havdallah"

Beth Hillel Temple - Kenosha, WI
"Planning for the Sacred"