In these tragic and scary times we stand with all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism, at home, in Israel, and abroad. We pray for safety, healing, and peace.
We wish a Mazal Tov to Dr. Elisheva Diamond & Fred Strasser upon the birth of a son. תגדלוהו לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים
We wish an anticipatory Mazal Tov to Caroline Berti & Elliot Knapp who are getting married this Sunday. יעלה הזיווג יפה ותבנו בית נאמן בישראל
We offer Blessings of Consolation to our friend Avi Rosenberg, upon the passing of his mother, Carol Rosenberg. Avi is sitting shiva in Brooklyn, at 6910 Avenue U, Apartment 7D. שבת היא מלזעוק ונחמה קרובה לבוא
We wish Refua Shelaima to our friend Josh Siderowitz. שבת היא מלזעוק ורפואה קרובה לבוא
Please continue to assist our weekday morning Minyan. Consider increasing your commitment to community and synagogue by attending.
There are 58 days until Purim. If you would like to serve on the Committee for Purim Chaos, please speak to Rabbi Bellino.
Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our Shabbat Shabeer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino. The next available Kiddush for co-sponsorship is Shabbat Vaera - 1/28/2017.
Classes (will meet this week)
FOUNDATIONS OF JUDAISM: A sensitive and sophisticated introduction to Judaism, intended for beginners, and focusing on many of the ritual, legal, linguistic, and philosophical basics of our faith. Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM.
SUFI JEWS: JUDAISM’S ENCOUNTER WITH ISLAMIC MYSTICISM: Approximately 400 years after the birth of Islam, some Jewish sages recommended Sufic ritual and thought. Rabbi Bellino will present the Medieval sages, Bahye Ibn Paquda and Abraham son of Maimonides, as well as Jewish-Sufic material from 16th Century Safed Pietism and Hassidut. Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan will begin teaching a class on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
THE BERDITCHIVER: Rabbi Bellino will present the Hasidic folklore and writings of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit.
Events
Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 PM - Book Talk: How the Wise Men Got to Chelm -
Stories of the limitlessly foolish Wise Men of Chelm are a staple of European and American Jewish literature. Dr. Ruth von Bernuth's new book How the Wise Men Got to Chelm provides a comprehensive survey of this Chelm literature and its Yiddish—and German—antecedents from the late Middle Ages through the Enlightenment and 19th-century nationalism. Please join us as Dr. von Bernuth will discus how literary Chelm has enabled writers to both entertain and highlight a variety of societal problems, a function that it continues to fulfill to this day. Pizza and Beer will be served. The event is free but please register on the event page if you plan to attend.
Thursday January 19, 7:00 PM - An Evening with Rav David Bigman
Join us as we learn with the brilliant Rav David Bigman, Rosh HaYeshiva at Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa. Pizza and beer will be served. The event is free but please register on the event page if you plan to attend.
Shabbat Bo, February 4 - Cholentfest!
Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers. Taste all the delicious cholents at Kiddush on February 4. Email Eli Szus to sign up as a chef and to get the preparation info. This is NOT a cholent eating contest.
Chessed on Sixth Street - Several of us utilize our Synagogue's kitchen to prepare meals for the Trinity Place Shelter. The shelter's mission is to help LGBTQ youth and young adults in New York City to safely transition out of the shelter system and grow into independent, positive, and productive adults. To financially support our efforts, please consider donating to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund (Be sure to specify Shelter Meals in the note). The next meal will be prepared after the holidays. If you are interested in cooking, schlepping, or starting your own Chessed initiative, please contact Rabbi Bellino or Tali Zilberman.
SAVE THE DATES
January 17 - How the Wise Men Got to Chelm: Book Launch with Ruth von Bernuth and Jonathan Boyarin
January 19 - An Evening with Rav David Bigman
February 4 - Cholentfest!!
February 5 - Challah Bake
February 11 - Tu B'Shevat with Dr. Shai Secunda
Downtown Community
Please join Rabbi Bellino in his fundraising for the Downtown Eruv. The suggested amount per family is $180. (Obviously every bit helps!). To make a payment, please do so on the synagogue page, or send a check to: The Sixth Street Community Synagogue, 325 East Sixth Street, New York NY 10003. Be sure to specify that this donation is for the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund and for the Eruv. To see maps, click to the Manhattan Eruv website, or, check out facebook.com/DowntownNYCEruv
We are thrilled to have Ilana Gadish as the Yoetzet Halacha for the downtown community. Yoetzet Ilana is available to answer questions related to Toharat Hamishpacha and may be reached by phone at (646) 598-1080 and by email. Click here to read the Va'ad's recent letter about her appointment.
There are several Kosher options in our neighborhood including:
Bagel Boss at 263 First Avenue
Murray's Falafel at 261 First Avenue
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.
The Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.
We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network intended to advance the welfare and flourishing of the Downtown community. Check out the Va'ad on Facebook for more information.
Feedback
We encourage your participation and insight. Feedback to Elie Yudewitz, Rabbi Bellino or the Shul Office would be most appreciated. Please contact us with any suggestions and/or concerns, or most importantly, to volunteer. You can also make suggestions here.
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