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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 our friend, Gabrielle Kaplan, grandaughter of Lillian & Rabbi Murry Penkower, upon her engagement to Allen Glenn.
We are grateful to Rav Yehuda Gilad, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Maaleh Gilboa, for his very informative talk tonight on the topic of *Illegal* Legal Conversion in Israel. We are also grateful to Alan Feder, David Hammer, and Sam Jesselson, alumni of Yeshivat Maaleh Gilboa, for their help in organizing this event, as well as to everyone who attended tonight's learning event.
Last week's Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton was a wonderful and enlightening experience. We are especially thankful to Rav Hanan Schlesinger and Antwan Saca, for their thought-provoking discussion on the efforts of Root/Shorashim/Judur to foster a local, grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence, and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians. We are also grateful to our generous dinner sponsors and to the many of you who attended this important event.
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 Jeremy Watman who read last week and to Neil Kitainik 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 18th (Shabbat Toledot).
Events
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 Dr. Eitan Abramovitch of Yeshivat Siach Yitzchak in Efrat (Rav Shagar's Yeshiva). Building on Rav Shagar's writing, they will discuss how Halacha is not simply about praxis but about faith, and how Halacha gives us and allows us a life of faith in today's post-modern world. To register, please go to the event page.
Join us on Tuesday, November 28th, for an evening of DIY fashion and fun with Caroline Berti. Caroline is an instructor of Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and a beloved member of our congregation. In this class, you will learn how to make your very own fascinator, turban, or small hat, from start to finish. The class costs $54 and all materials will be provided. 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. Will resume November 15.
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. Will resume November 15.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Save The Dates
November 4- Melave Malka with Ezra Amichai and the Jerusalem Soul Center
November 7- Exploring the Thought of Rav Shagar
November 28- Over Your Head: Making Fascinators, Turbans & Hats from Start to Finish
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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