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Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore (RSNS)
The synagogue in 2021
Religion
AffiliationReconstructionist Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
Leadership
StatusActive
Location
Location1001Plandome Road,Plandome,Long Island,New York11030
CountryUnited States
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore is located in Long Island
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
Location inLong Island
Geographic coordinates40°48′18″N73°42′25″W/ 40.80500°N 73.70694°W/40.80500; -73.70694
Architecture
FounderRabbiIra Eisenstein
Date establishedc. 1950s
CompletedOctober 1993
Website
rsns.org

TheReconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore(also known asRSNS) is aReconstructionistJewishsynagoguelocated in theIncorporated Village of Plandomein theTown of North Hempstead,inNassau County,on theNorth ShoreofLong Island,inNew York,United States.

History

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The congregation was first founded as the Jewish Reconstructionist Society of New York in the 1950s by a group of socially-concerned and involved Jewish families.[2]One of the key founders of the congregation wasRabbi Ira Eisenstein,who would also serve as its rabbi.[3][1]

The former Highland School in 2020. The synagogue was located in this building between 1977 and the early 1990s.

In the 1970s, the society purchased an old mansion for $137,000 on Glenwood Road inRoslyn Harbor, New Yorkwith the intention of using it as a synagogue.[4][5][6]However, officials and residents in Roslyn Harbor refused to approve of the plans, citing issues with zoning, and the congregation ultimately took the matter to court.[7][8]

The lawsuit proved unsuccessful, and in 1977, four nearby residents gave the congregation $30,000 to sell the building for use as nothing other than a residence.[9][10]The mansion was sold, and the congregation then purchased and moved into theRoslyn Union Free School District's former Highland Elementary School in the nearby village ofRoslyn Estatesthat same year.[10][11][12][13][14]

The congregation moved from the former Highland School in Roslyn to its current location in Plandome in October 1993, which is slightly northwest of Roslyn.[14][15]

In 2007, antisemitic graffiti was found on the property.[15][16]The hate incident shocked many congregants, as this was the first time the congregation was targeted at the Plandome location for 15 years at the time.[15][16]

When services for theRosh HashanahandYom Kippurwere held virtually in 2020 due to theCOVID-19Pandemic, the temple made headlines when cardboard cutouts of congregants filled the seats in the sanctuary.[17][18]The idea, which was first proposed by congregants Marvin and Barbara Schaffer, was inspired by the cardboard cutouts which theNew York Metsfilled the seats ofCiti Fieldwith.[17][18]

Clergy

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The congregation is led by Rabbis Jodie Siff and Lee Friedlander, supported by Rabbi Emeritus, Ira Eisenstein. Thecantoris Eric Schulmiller.[1]

References

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  1. ^abc"Clergy & Professional Staff | Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore".rsns.org.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  2. ^"History | Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore".rsns.org.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  3. ^Pace, Eric (2001-07-01)."Rabbi Ira Eisenstein, 94, Dies; Led Reconstructionist Jews".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  4. ^Unger, Mike (April 30, 1971). "Village Stirred by a Proposed Synagogue".Newsday– viaProQuest.
  5. ^Levy, Lawrence C. (January 11, 1976). "Proposal for a Synagogue Is Fought in Roslyn Harbor: Antisemitism Not an Issue No Summer Meetings".The New York Times– viaProQuest.
  6. ^"Synagogue's Case is Rejected".Newsday.January 25, 1972 – viaProQuest.
  7. ^"Synagogue v. Roslyn Harbor".Justia Law.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  8. ^"In Zoning, Nothing's Sacred".Newsday.May 7, 1971 – viaProQuest.
  9. ^Harris, Amanda (June 22, 1976). "High Court Backs Zoning Referenda".Newsday– viaProQuest.
  10. ^ab"The Money Goes Out; Peace, Quiet Come In".Newsday.August 14, 1977 – viaProQuest.
  11. ^Robinson, Angela (November 25, 1977). "Roslyn Temple Bears Problems With Grace".Newsday– viaProQuest.
  12. ^Robinson, Angela (January 12, 1977). "Plan to Sell School Gets Mixed Reviews".Newsday– viaProQuest.
  13. ^Robinson, Angela (February 8, 1977). "Bid for Roslyn School Accepted".Newsday– viaProQuest.
  14. ^ab"Highlands Elementary School | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society".www.roslynlandmarks.org.Retrieved2022-08-02.
  15. ^abcWRITER, CARRIE MELAGODAILY NEWS STAFF (2 September 2007)."Swastika & sick graffiti defile Long Island synagogue".nydailynews.com.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  16. ^abDomash, Shelly Feuer (2007-10-07)."Officials Report Rise in Anti-Jewish Crimes".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-05-10.
  17. ^ab"Plandome Synagogue Uses Mets-Style Fan Cutouts To Fill Seats".Port Washington, NY Patch.2020-09-22.Retrieved2021-05-11.
  18. ^ab"Long Island synagogue inspired by NY Mets, gets cardboard cutouts of congregation for Rosh Hashanah".PIX11.2020-09-18.Retrieved2021-05-11.
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