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 friends, Chavie Lieber-Stokar & Yoni Stokar upon the birth, Brit, and naming of their son, Joseph Lev. תגדלוהו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים.
This Shabbat, Parashat Toledot, November 18th, we proudly host Adina Lichtman, founder of Knock Knock Give a Sock, who will deliver the sermon during services. Adina will speak to us about her amazing initiative dedicated to collecting socks for those in need and her efforts in ending the stigma surrounding homelessness. To learn more and/or to support her efforts, click here.
Immediately following Musical Havdalla, Rabbi Bellino will play guitar for the Kommunity Kinder. Children and their parents are invited to attend.
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 Daniel Josephs who read last week, and to Elie Yudewitz who will read this week. The next available Mincha leining is on November 25th (the afternoon reading is Vayishlach). 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 December 2nd (Shabbat Vayishlach).
Events
Next week, Shabbat Vayetze, (Thanksgiving weekend), November 25th, our own Rabbi Andrew Scheer, Chaplain for the New York City Department of Correction, will deliver the sermon during services. Additionally, we will welcome Rabbi Josh Yuter, former Rabbi of the Stanton Street Shul, as our guest speaker for Seudah Shelishit. Rabbi Yuter will speak about: Dealing with Rabbinic Scandals.
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.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Moshe Halbertal, the Gruss Professor at NYU Law School and Professor of Jewish Thought and Philosophy at the Hebrew University, as our Friday Night Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence on Shabbat Vayishlach, December 1st. Please go to the event page for more info and to register for the Friday night community dinner.
Come celebrate Chanukah with our Kommunity Kinderlach! Our annual children’s Chanukah party will take place on Sunday, December 10th (from 3:00-5-00 PM) and will be filled with activities, crafts, music and food!
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.
PIRKEI D'RABBI ELIEZER: Rabbi Bellino will present the often strange, occasionally esoteric, and rather entertaining, late (most likely) Palestinian Midrash. Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Save The Dates
November 25- Shabbat Sermon by Rabbi Andrew Andrew Scheer
November 25- Seudah Shelishit Discussion with Rabbi Josh Yuter
November 28- Over Your Head: Making Fascinators, Turbans & Hats from Start to Finish
December 1- Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence: Dr. Moshe Halbertal
December 10- Children's Chanukah Party
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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