Four congregations in the Central District were recently announced as recipients of the Belin Outreach Awards. The Belin Awards have been designated to encourage and honor Reform synagogues with outstanding Outreach and Membership programs that actively welcome and integrate those new to Judaism. The winners will receive $1,000 each at the URJ Biennial in National Harbor, MD, December 14-18, 2011. Find out more information on the Belin Awards here.  

We are very proud of our winners:

Beth El Temple Center (Belmont, MA) - Empty Nest Engagement
Temple Sinai (Rosalyn Heights, NY) - Sinai in the City

We are also very proud of our honorable mentions:

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation (Baltimore, MD) - Sahvout Scoop Free Ice Cream Event
Congregation Kol Ami (White Plains, NY) - Feel the Connection - Kol Ami Can Make