BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7113@tbegreatneck.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T213000 DTSTAMP:20260113T201222Z URL:https://www.tbegreatneck.org/events/martin-luther-king-jr-erev-shabbat -service-2/ SUMMARY:MLK Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:\nWe are pleased to share that NYS Attorney General Leti tia James will join the community for dinner prior to the service\, and ad ditional local and regional elected officials and civic leaders are expect ed to attend the service.\n \;\nRev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Erev S habbat Service\nOur Erev Shabbat service will honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a worship experience featuring guest speaker Dr. Morris (“Bill”) Tinglin.\n\nLed by Rabbi Brian Stoller and Rabbi M egan Brumer\, this year’s service will include inspirational music perfo rmed by an interfaith choir featuring Dr. Nigel Gretton and Dr. Pam Levy\, along with Cantorial Soloist Stephanie Horowitz-Mulry and accompanied by a band led by Music Director\, Shy Kedmi.\n\nDr. Tinglin's visit is genero usly sponsored by Roger Tilles.\n\n \;\n\nWe welcome Dr. Bill Tinglin - President &\; CEO\, School News Nationwide | Tour for Tolerance | CBL Publishing | Founder\, Words of Bonds Initiative\nGoodwill Ambassador to Jamaica &\; Ukraine | United Nations Collaborator | Distinguished Speak er | Member\, United Nations NGO-ECOSOC &\; CoNGO\n\nProfessional Overv iew\nDr. Bill \;Tinglin \;is an internationally recognized educato r\, humanitarian\, and advocate for Holocaust remembrance and intercultura l dialogue. Throughout his distinguished career\, he has established himse lf as a trusted partner of the global Jewish community\, dedicated to brid ging divides between diverse cultural and ethnic groups.\n\nLeadership &am p\; Innovation\nAs President and CEO of School News Nationwide (SNN)\, Tou r for Tolerance (TFT)\, and CBL Publishing\, Dr. \;Tinglin \;has t ransformed educational outreach by integrating journalism\, cutting-edge t echnology\, and ethical leadership. He actively promotes Holocaust educati on\, ensuring that its vital lessons remain integral to contemporary curri cula worldwide.\n\nWords of Bonds Initiative\nDriven by his meaningful int eractions with Holocaust survivors\, Dr. \;Tinglin \;founded Words of Bonds\, an innovative initiative fostering solidarity between African American and Jewish communities. The project highlights shared historical experiences through student-led oral history documentation\, conducted in schools\, synagogues\, churches\, and public venues using advanced media t echnology provided by SNN.\n\nTour for Tolerance (TFT) \;showcases Dr.  \;Tinglin’s visionary leadership in education by transforming tradi tional school buses into advanced mobile classrooms equipped with holograp hic technology\, artificial intelligence\, and immersive learning platform s. Promoting empathy\, tolerance\, acceptance\, and compassion across dive rse communities. Although the COVID-19 pandemic paused operations\, the mi ssion and vision of TFT remain steadfast and continue to inspire.\n\nAward s &\; Recognitions\nDr. \;Tinglin’s leadership has garnered numer ous prestigious awards and proclamations from government officials\, inter national dignitaries\, and Jewish organizations. Notable recognitions incl ude:\n\n Highest New York State TASC Award for promoting intercultural di alogue\n "Key to the City of New York"\n Honors from Senators\, Mayors\, Members of Congress\, Borough Presidents\, Hadassah\, and leading educati onal institutions\n\nCo-Author of \;One of Humanity’s Darkest Hours: The True Story of the Holocaust. \;Dedicated to reaching and impactin g millions worldwide\, this work stands as a vital contribution to global Holocaust education. As the years advance\, the number of living Holocaust survivors continues to diminish\, underscoring the urgent need to preserv e their testimonies and ensure that their stories remain alive for future generations. This critical moment compels us to act now\, bringing Holocau st education to the masses before these irreplaceable firsthand voices are lost forever.\n\nAuthor of Several Books\n\n One of Humanity’s Darkest Hours: \;The Untold Story of the Holocaust\n The Trans-Atlantic Slav e Trade\n Unlocking Change: \;Transformative Lessons from Chains to C hange\n African Americans in Law Enforcement\n The forthcoming Blitzkrie g Educational Series\n The forthcoming Türkiye: \;A Journey Through History and Hope\n\nStrategic Partnerships and Collaborations\nDr. \;T inglin \;has established impactful partnerships and collaborations wit h globally recognized institutions dedicated to Holocaust education\, reme mbrance\, and intercultural tolerance. His esteemed affiliations include:\ n\n Holocaust Remembrance Association\n Holocaust Memorial &\; Tolera nce Center of Nassau County\n USC Shoah Foundation (University of Souther n California)\n Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Ho locaust\n Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center\n Bnai Z ion Medical Center\, Israel\n Lenorida Hospital\, Netanya\, Israel\n Cou ncil of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) – Principals’ Supp ort Network\n New York City Department of Education (NYC Schools)\n\nNota ble Highlights\n\n Blessed by \;Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman\, Chief Rabbi \;of Migdal HaEmek\, before an audience of 21\,000 at Madison S quare Garden.\n Collaborated with \;Jennifer Teege\, granddaughter of Amon Goeth (Schindler's List)\, promoting dialogues on confronting histor ical legacies.\n\nDr. \;Tinglin's extensive contributions have garnere d recognition and prestigious awards from various government agencies and elected officials. He is widely respected as an influential ally among pro gressive leaders and organizations throughout the United States\, Europe\, Israel\, Ethiopia\, Ukraine\, the Philippines\, Turkey\, Pakistan\, and J amaica.\n\nEDUCATION\n\n Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice &\; Poli tical Science: John Jay College of Criminal Justice\, New York\, NY\n Dr. Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L.\, Honoris Causa) Mainseed Unive rsity - Atlanta\, Georgia\n Certificate in Holocaust Studies: Holocaust M useum Training Institute\, St. Petersburg\, Florida\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tbegreatneck.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/web-2026-mlk-shabbat-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Caring & Social Action,Community,Homepage,Services,Shabbat & Holidays,Social Action,Special Events,Worship & Spirituality END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR