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 Dylan Foler upon his Bar Mitzvah. We welcome his family and friends that are here to honor and celebrate him.
We wish a continued Mazal Tov to Dr. Meredith Grossman & David Blackston, upon the birth, Brit, and naming of their son, Elijah (אליחי).
We offer Blessings of Condolence to our friend, Mendel Kaplan, on the loss of his father, Aryeh Tzvi Kaplan.
We are very grateful to Professor Samuel Fleischacker for his enlightening presentations on Judaism and Humanism as our Scholar-in-Residence this past Shabbat.
This past Wednesday we welcomed the Lower East Side Preservation Initiative to tour our synagogue. We are grateful to Dr. Elissa Sampson for her presentation on the building's rich 170 year history.
All members in good standing are invited to attend the annual meeting of our membership, which will take place on Monday, June 26, 2017, at 7:00 PM. The membership period started on June 1st, 2017, and may be paid for online or by check. During the meeting, we will elect new officers and members of the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board. Please take note of the relevant election documents below.
Ballot
Proxy
Projected List of Board Members
We hope that there is a plan that works for you.
| Level |
After June 26 |
Before June 26 |
| Family |
$900 |
$800 |
| Individual |
$500 |
$450 |
| Associate |
$300 |
$300 |
| Student |
$150 |
$150 |
Should you prefer, membership payments may be made in installments. This is easily set up through our website (sixthstreetsynagogue.org). Payment may be made on the site, or by mailing a check to 325 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003). Should you have any questions, please contact our treasurer, Alan Schwartz, or our Rabbi. We invite all members in good standing to attend our annual membership meeting and election of officers, which will be held in the synagogue on June 26th, 2017.
This month, we welcome Yachad, an organization dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities. Yachad will use our space to run a self-advocacy group for its members.
We are expanding our library and are looking for sponsors to help us buy volumes of the new Artscroll Midrash Rabbah. Sponsorships are $54 a volume. If you are interested, please contact the synagogue office or Rabbi Bellino. Be sure to include your dedication information.
Help us hire the perfect youth leader to run a Bi-weekly (every other) Shabbat morning program for children ages 2-5. This is a paid position; experience with children/education is a plus. This is a unique leadership opportunity to create, develop, and maintain a children's program through working with community leadership. Please email us any recommendations.
Please continue to assist our weekday morning Minyan. Consider increasing your commitment to community and synagogue by attending.
Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or to 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 sponsorship is July 1st (Chukat).
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.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Events
June 26 - General Membership Meeting
All members in good standing are invited to attend our annual membership meeting and election of officers, which will be held in the synagogue on June 26th, 2017
SAVE THE DATES
June 26 - General Membership Meeting
August 1 - Tisha B'Av
Downtown Community
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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