Comments from MRJ’s
42^nd Biennial Convention in New Orleans

Although I have been active in my Brotherhood for about 25 years, I attended my first MRJ Biennial in 2009.  It was a great learning experience and, more importantly, a special opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful guys who share my interests and concerns.  I was able to renew those friendships at the URJ Biennial later in the year. 
Howard J. Herman
Temple Beth-El of Great Neck

This one was special, mostly because of the work we did at the Kingsley Settlement House. It was possibly the most exhausting and rewarding experience of my life. Working alongside the other men, and my wife and their wives for this worthy organization was an experience not to be missed. The people who work there are truly remarkable for their spirit and tireless work, adding on to that how hard our people worked, and just kept on going under some very difficult conditions, was truly inspirational.

I would love every convention to include a Mitzvah project.

Robert Himmelstein,

The MRJ New Orleans Convention was as about educational and friendly as one can get. Attendees had everything to gain and nothing to lose. (I   am a returning attendee.)

Larry Wanderman

Temple Beth Orr - Coral Springs, FL

I enjoyed the New Orleans MRJ meeting very much. It is the second meeting that I attended. I am looking forward to the next MRJ function.

Seth Silverstein

This was my first MRJ Convention, and it was terrific, for me and my wife!  Many good memories and good associations with the attendees.  Loved the mitzvah day at the NOLA Civic orphanage and disabled persons center, doing gardening and filing! Great museum and walking and other cultural places.  HATED the nighttime sleazy Bourbon street atmosphere, but it was lovely during the day. Enjoyed the Bourbon Wyndham Hotel convention center, and the restaurants and shops in the area.  Fellowship and prayer meetings throughout the week were wonderful: particularly loved the male only singing together...great sounds from untrained group of singers!  

Harvey Harris 

A definite highlight for the 100+ delegates, spouse, and guests who attended MRJ’s 42^nd Biennial Convention in New Orleans was the opportunity to spend a day at Kingsley House, New Orleans’ oldest half way house. Brotherhood leaders from throughout North America engaged in a variety of ‘roll-up-your-sleeve’ projects.