Nachmani Shiva Updated
07/31/2022 11:18:33 AM
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We are saddened by the passing of our member, Eli Nachmani.
Shiva will be observed
at the home Michelle & Michael Nachmani
(60 Lincoln Road in Scarsdale, New York)
Saturday: 9:00 PM-11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM,
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shacharit: 7:30 AM Mincha/Arbit: 7:55 PM
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Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Eli Nachmani
07/28/2022 12:30:33 PM
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It is with great sorrow that we inform you
of the passing of our member,
Eli Nachmani
beloved husband of Joan Nachmani,
father of Michael (Michelle) Nachmani,
father of and Jonathan (Becky) Nachmani,
and grandfather of Ethan, Katie, Emily,
Ava, Benjamin,...Read more...
Tessler Shiva
07/07/2022 09:40:03 AM
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We are saddened by the passing of our longtime member,
Esther Tessler, beloved wife of Marty Tessler.
The graveside funeral will be held today at 1:00 PM
at Sharon Gardens of the Kensico Cemetery,
273 Lakeview Avenue in Valhalla, New York.
Marty and his children...Read more...
Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Esther Tessler
07/05/2022 06:51:47 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of our longtime member,
Esther Tessler, beloved wife of Marty Tessler.
The graveside funeral will be held on
Thursday July 7th at 1:00 PM
at Sharon Gardens of the Kensico Cemetery,
273 Lakeview Avenue in Valhalla, New...Read more...
Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Robert Harris Tell
05/04/2022 10:37:20 AM
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We are saddened by the passing of Robert Harris Tell, father of Caroline Tell, father-in-law of Evan Gasman, and grandfather to Leo and Margot Gasman.
The funeral will be held on Thursday May 5th at 10:30 AM at Temple Emanuel (756 East Broad Street) in Westfield, New...Read more...
St. Purim's Day MEGILLAH
03/17/2022 08:30:46 AM
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Thursday, March 17th
8:00 AM: Shacharit
8:30 AM: Megillah
(If you are immunocompromised, you are invited to join over Zoom, here. As a backup, the Megillah will be broadcast on Instagram as well.
We are very grateful to our Purim Chaos Sponsors: Avi Beluca, The...Read more...
St. Purim's Day TONIGHT
03/16/2022 10:40:31 AM
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Wednesday, March 16th
7:00 PM: Maariv
7:15 PM: Megillah
To enter you must bring proof of vaccination. (If you are immunocompromised, you are invited to join over Zoom, here. As a backup, the Megillah will be broadcast on Instagram as well.)
Following the Megillah there...Read more...
Purim 5782
03/14/2022 02:45:33 PM
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Dear Friends,
Purim begins this Wednesday, March 16th. We plan to gather that night for Maariv at 7:00 PM and then read the...Read more...
Purim Charity
03/08/2022 04:01:46 PM
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Dear Friends,
Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the poor) is arguably the most important mitzvah of Purim. In the course of our own joy, we make it our duty to share with others, thus amplifying the spirit of unity that we read about in the Megillah, and extending the divine generosity shown...Read more...
Purim 5782
03/03/2022 08:09:16 PM
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Dear Friends,
We now find ourselves in the second month of Adar and so it's time to outline this year's Purim festivities. These...Read more...
CholentFest 8 is This Week!!!
02/08/2022 04:48:01 PM
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CholentFest - our annual Cholent competition - is back for an eighth year! Consistent with our COVID protocols the event will be a bit muted this year - and possibly outdoors - but fun and sorta delicious nevertheless. Come to CholentFest...Read more...
Sherman Shiva
01/20/2022 09:57:31 AM
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We are saddened by the passing of Nancy Sherman ז"ל,
mother of our member, Stanley Sherman.
Shiva will be held over Zoom.
Today (Thursday): Noon-2PM, 7-9PM
Friday: 10AM-Noon
Saturday: 7-9PM
Sunday: Noon-2PM, 7-9PM
Click to Join Meeting Password:...Read more...
Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Nancy Sherman
01/18/2022 03:49:46 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of Nancy Sherman ז"ל,
mother of our member, Stanley Sherman.
The funeral was held today (January 18th) in Portland, Oregon.
Stanley plans to return to New York for much of Shiva.
The details will be shared shortly.
Stanley may be reached by email,
Stanley@Maskarts.com
The Real History of Giving Tuesday
11/30/2021 09:48:31 AM
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Dear Friends,
The leadership of the Sixth Street Community Synagogue conceived of "Giving Tuesday" back in the early 1940s, after the newly-founded congregation enjoyed a rather materialistic "Cyber Monday." (The Wells Fargo Wagon was busy that year!) In...Read more...
Remembering Rabbi Sacks - Recordings
11/03/2021 11:16:31 AM
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Dear Friends,
Last Monday we beautifully observed the first Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l in our synagogue. I am particularly grateful to our teacher, Professor Moshe Halbertal for his beautiful and...Read more...
IN TWO HOURS: Remembering Rabbi Sacks
10/25/2021 05:01:31 PM
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Dear Friends,
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l was not only a world renowned Jewish thinker and leader. He was also a close and dear friend of the Jewish community in downtown Manhattan - of the students at NYU's...Read more...
Vaccination Policy
10/22/2021 03:07:46 PM
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We remind you that all Shabbat services (for this Shabbat and next) are restricted to the fully vaccinated and children under 12 years of age. Masks are required as well.
If you registered for High...Read more...
Remembering Rabbi Sacks
10/21/2021 05:48:32 PM
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Dear Friends,
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l was not only a world renowned Jewish thinker and leader. He was also a close and dear friend of the Jewish community in downtown Manhattan - of the students at NYU's...Read more...
Remembering Rabbi Sacks
10/13/2021 06:12:18 PM
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Dear Friends,
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l was not only a world renowned Jewish thinker and leader. He was also a close and dear friend of the Jewish community in downtown Manhattan - of the students at NYU's...Read more...
Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Richard Marks
10/04/2021 08:42:47 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of Richard Marks ז"ל,
father of our friend, Harris Marks.
The funeral will take place tomorrow (October 5th) in Florida.
Harris will immediately return to Long Island for Shiva.
Shiva and Minyanim will be held outdoors.
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Tanakh Yomi 5782
10/01/2021 08:13:32 AM
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Dear friends,
As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading and study, I ask that you consider joining our synagogue in Tanakh Yomi, our (near) daily study of Bible that facilitates its completion in one year. You may find the 5782 schedule here.
Several years ago, after I noticed a significant gap in my own Jewish education, I devised this Tanakh Yomi program. Here's how it works:
Simchat Torah Festivities
09/27/2021 12:35:16 PM
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Dear Friends,
Simchat Torah on Sixth Street is both lovely and fun. Our parties and services tend to skew a bit early, with the celebration starting on Tuesday Afternoon. Please join us for any or all of the festivites!
Tuesday, 5:00 PM - Outdoor Pre-Party
Tuesday, 7:15 PM...Read more...
Simchat Torah Sponsorships
09/26/2021 12:39:15 PM
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There are many sponsorship opportunities for our Simchat Torah celebrations (Pre-Party, Party, Bar, Keg, Snacks, Kiddush, Advil). Won't you please consider helping to sponsor the (outdoor) festivities?
Donate here or Venmo us (@sixthstreetsynagogue). Be sure to include...Read more...
Shiva TONIGHT
09/18/2021 07:53:32 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of Rabbi Jay Kitainik (יחיאל בן נחום יהודה) father of Neil Kitainik.
Tonight, Neil will observe Shiva and accept condolence visits in synagogue from 9:00-11:00 PM.
Shiva will continue at his family home (136-31 71st Road, Kew Gardens Hill, Queens) until Monday afternoon.
Read more...Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Jay Kitainik
09/17/2021 08:34:32 AM
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We are saddened by the passing of Jay Kitainik (יחיאל בן נחום יהודה), father of Neil Kitainik.
The funeral will be held today (September 17th) at Schwartz Brothers Jeffer Memorial Chapels at 11:30 AM (114-03 Queens Blvd, Queens).
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Rosh HaShana Seating
09/05/2021 06:14:49 PM
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The seating for Rosh HaShana is now complete. I have made every effort to preserve your regular seats and maintain some extra distance. These seats may not be your Yom Kippus seats... (It's complicated).
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Last Call for Rosh HaShana Seats
08/31/2021 06:12:24 PM
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We are presently finalizing the seating for Rosh HaShana. If you plan on joining us, it is imperative that you let us know NOW.
We remind you that attendance will be limited to the fully-vaccinated (excluding children...Read more...
Two Reminders
08/26/2021 06:40:25 PM
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1. This Saturday Night is the First Night of Selichot. The service will be led by Meir Shapiro. We will begin at 10:30 PM. This service is restricted to those who are vaccinated. (Unvaccinated children under 12 are...Read more...
Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet - Hilda Stewart
05/24/2021 08:42:55 PM
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We are saddened by the passing of Hilda Stewart, sister of Gloria Karpas.
The graveside funeral will be held on Wednesday (May 26th) at Mount Judah Cemetery at 10:15 AM.
Gloria will observe Shiva at her home (40 East...Read more...
Kabbalat Shabbat!!!
04/08/2021 08:21:24 AM
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Greetings Friends,
This Shabbat we plan to return to our beloved sanctuary for FRIDAY NIGHT services (in addition to Saturday morning). We feel that this is appropriate in light of improving conditions and increasing vaccination rates. As...Read more...
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