ABOUT AJC
AJC seeks a secure Jewish future in a more just world, believing that
each pursuit depends upon the other.
Through AJC’s 28 U.S. chapters, 8 offices overseas, and 28 official
partnerships with communities around the world, AJC works to:
• Build bridges
• Advance Security
• Promote human rights • Support Israel
• Strengthen Jewish life
AJC Westchester has traditionally been one of the most vibrant and exciting
chapters. With over 1,000 members throughout Westchester County, AJC
Westchester works to fulfill this mission through programs and activities
including advocating for energy independence from foreign oil and
investment in renewable, alternative fuel sources. The Chapter welcomes
members who support its endeavors and participate in its programs.
Upcoming programs include:
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October 5th – Screening of Israeli Film “A Green Chariot” and
discussion on Russian-Jewish Community in Israel. SUNY Purchase.
November 19th – Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast. Manhattanville.
December 3rd – Shared Roots, Divergent Paths series focuses on
immigration from a Christian and Jewish Perspective. Iona College
For more information on these programs or to sign up for our
weekly e-blast listing all programs, visit us on the web at
www.AJC.org/westchester.
Proudly Present the
First Annual
Energy Independence Day
Sunday, September 27, 2009
ABOUT SCHECHTER WESTCHESTER
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester is a Conservative Jewish day
school which is set apart by a unique approach to education that empowers
and cultivates the mind, body, and spirit: Teaching Jewish values and critical
thinking. It provides comprehensive general and Jewish academic programs,
the arts, athletics, extra-curricular experiences, and encourage openness to
new ideas. This imbues our students with the confidence to find their own
voice and navigate life’s journey with intellectual honesty and moral
integrity, ultimately preparing them for college and beyond. This approach
helps development and helps students passionately apply a values-based
intelligence to their lives.
Schechter Westchester
555 West Hartsdale Avenue
Hartsdale, NY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Exhibitors
Altren Consulting and Contracting, Inc.
A.S.K. Energy Specialists
Con Edison
D.J.H. Mechanical Services, Inc.
PeterK Home Improvement
Electric Cars of NY, LLC
Greenburgh Nature Center
Green Star Energy Insulation
Healthy Home Energy and Consulting
Hudson Valley Energy Consultants, Inc.
Jewish Heart for Africa
Malcarne Contracting, Inc.
MetroPool
Micro Green Filter/
SOMS Technologies
Museum of Interesting Things
Strange Pool and Spa Service
Veggie Van of Westchester
Westchester County SMART
Commute Program
10:30 Gathering
11:00 Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
I. Welcoming Remarks
a. Dan Singer and Mark Reisman, Energy Independence Day
Co-Chairs, AJC Westchester
b. Andrew Spano, Westchester County Executive
c. Dr. Elliott Spiegel, Headmaster, Schechter Westchester
d. David Harris, AJC National Executive Director
II.
Keynote Address: Congresswoman Nita Lowey
III.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
11:45 Visit Exhibitor Booths; Food concession opens; Family Friendly
Programming
12:45 Breakout Sessions Begin – Rooms 305 and 306
 12:45 to 1:05
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o Robison-Green Begins At Home–Value of Home Energy Audits
o Mercury - Financial & Environmental Benefits of Going Solar
1:10 to 1:30
o AJC - Why is Energy Security a Jewish Issue?
o Schechter-Community Agriculture & Energy (Family Friendly)
1:30
AJC-Westchester Energy Committee
Marc Auslander
Laurel Borowick (Co-Chair)
Ian Bukzin
Robert Jonap
Mark Reisman (Co-Chair)
PROGRAM
Jennifer Rosen
Daniel Singer
Debra Abrahams Weiner
Richard Yaffa (Co-Chair)
Barry Yellen
Communal Partners
Berkshire Hills-Emanuel Camps; Bet Am Shalom Synagogue; Bet Torah – Mount
Kisco; BJE-SAJES Westchester Region; Chabad of the Rivertowns; Congregation
Kol Ami; Congregation Sons of Israel; Hadassah – Westchester Region; Hazon;
Hebrew Hospital Home of Westchester; JCY-Westchester Community Partners;
JESNA; Jewish Home Lifecare – Sarah Neuman Center; Kol Rinah, Westchester’s
Jewish Community Chorus; Pelham Jewish Center; Pleasantville Community
Synagogue; Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester; Sinai Free Synagogue – Mount
Vernon; Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester; Temple Beth Am of Northern
Westchester; Temple Israel Center of White Plains; Temple Shaaray Tefila of
Westchester; The Teva Learning Center; Westchester Jewish Center; Westchester
Jewish Conference; and Woodlands Community Temple.
Energy Independence Day Concludes
This event would not have been possible without the support of the
sponsors, exhibitors, and communal partners, and without the hard
work of the AJC Westchester Energy Committee, Board and Staff; the
distinguished speakers; and the Staff, Board and Students of Solomon
Schechter. Special thanks to:
AJC Westchester
Candy Gould, President; Scott Richman, AJC Executive Director
Jill Friedman, Associate Director; Mitchell Stein, Director of Security; and
Valencia Latty Wynter, AJC Westchester Office Administrator; Aviva Vogelstein,
Goldman Fellow; Erik Blumberg, Intern.
Solomon Schechter of Westchester
Eric Bassin, Upper School Assistant Principal; Hydee Bressler, Director of
Finance & Operations; Nellie Harris, Upper School Principal; Amy Holtzer,
Middle School Assistant Principal; Rabbi Shira Leibowitz, Lower School Principal;
Alan Leventhal, Banquet Manager; Barbara Shapiro, Director of Development;
Dr. Elliott Spiegel, Headmaster; and Sheila Yossem, Director of Communications.
Scott Rubins, Photographer – www.scottrubins.com
Strauss Paper - http://www.strausspaper.com/