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 Drs. Tova & Donnie Isseroff upon the birth of a girl.
Tonight's panel discussion on Cancer Genetics & The Jewish Community was well-attended, informative, and even entertaining. We thank Dr. Ken Offit of Memorial-Sloan Kettering and Melissa Rosen of Sharsheret for sharing with us their knowledge and experience, and for alerting the community to the importance of genetic testing. We especially thank our own Dr. Jeremy Block for all his work in arranging this important and potentially life-saving discussion. For more information on the BRCA Founder Outreach Study, please go to BFORStudy.com.
We thank all those who pledged for the Kol Nidrei Appeal and have fulfilled their committment. To make a payment, please go to our website or send a check to: 325 East 6th Street, NY, NY 10003.
Torah Readers: We are looking for men who can prepare to read at Shabbat Mincha (and possibly at Shacharit during the week as well) throughout the year. A schedule of readers is now being prepared. If you can commit to any dates, please contact Rabbi Bellino. We are grateful to Eli Szus who read last week and to Jeremy Watman who will read this week. The next available Mincha leining is on November 11th (the afternoon reading is Toledot). We are looking for women to prepare aliyot for a Women’s Torah Reading in the near future. Rabbi Bellino is happy to help anyone learn how to read torah to prepare a reading.
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 November 4th (Shabbat Vayera).
Events
Please join us on Thursday, November 2nd, at 7:00 PM, for an evening of Torah study with Rav Yehudah Gilad, Rosh HaYeshiva at Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa. Rav Gilad will be speaking about Giyur K'Halacha, which performs conversions in Israel outside of the Chief Rabbinate. To register for the event, please visit the event page.
On Saturday, November 4th, we will host a Melave Malka with our friend Ezra Amichai, Director of the Jerusalem Soul Center. For more information and to register, click here.
On Tuesday, November 7th, we welcome Rav Ori Lifshitz and Rav Eitan Abramovitch for a discussion of ideas drawn from the writings of Rav Shagar, former Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Siach Yitzchak. To register, please go to the event page.
Classes
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.
CANTILLATION: A seminar on Torah Cantillation, focusing on reading precision as well as the traditional Ashkenazic tropes used in ritual chanting. Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Save The Dates
November 2- Torah Study with Rav Yehuda Gilad
November 4- Melave Malka with Ezra Amichai and the Jerusalem Soul Center
November 7- Exploring the Thought of Rav Shagar
Downtown Community
We are thrilled to have Shifra Friedman as the Yoetzet Halacha for the downtown community. Yoetzet Shifra 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 our recent e-mail 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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