----- Original Message ----- From: joseph mazzella To: cynthia groopman Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:31 AM Subject: gazette article
Astoria Center Of Israel Gets Local Business Award The Astoria Center of Israel, Jonathan Pearl, Ph.D, rabbi, and George Lindenblatt, cantor has been selected to receive the 2008 Best of Long Island City Award in the Synagogues category from the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). Each year, the USLBA's "Best of Local Businesses" Award Program recognizes outstanding nonprofit institutions and local businesses throughout the country and identifies groups that enhance the positive image of such organizations through service to their communities. The beginnings of the Astoria Center of Israel date back to the early 20th century. Throughout its more than 80 years of existence, the synagogue has maintained a long tradition of civic leadership and community involvement. Offering Jewish religious, cultural, and education services, it serves veterans and newcomers, seniors and youth, families and singles. Withstanding the demographic changes in the neighborhood, ACI has thrived and persevered. Today its long-time members mingle with many new, young people who are moving into Long Island City neighborhoods. With dynamic and welcoming clergy and lay leadership, the synagogue is experiencing a resurgence of growth and activity. Behind the synagogue's simple brick facade at 27-35 Crescent St. in Astoria lies a warmly vibrant interior. The colorful murals based on traditional motifs that decorate the historic sanctuary were designed by a renowned French artist of the day. The U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C.-based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of the USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business categories. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small businesses through service to their customers and community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
