Announcements

We wish a Mazal Tov to Arezoo & Sam Jesselson on Arezoo’s appointment to the Board of Directors of Sharsheret. Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain,” is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. Their mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Daniella Sirotti on being honored at the Jewish Rennaisance Center Annual Dinner on Sunday, February 22.

The weekday Mincha/Maariv minyan has been struggling more and more. As a result, we have no choice but to cease to provide this service for the community, knowing that most times, we're not actually providing the service requested. After March 8, we will no longer offer a weekday Mincha/Maariv minyan. If you need to request a minyan, please check online for times at nearby synagogues, or use our Discussion Board. A separate email will go out soon.

Purim is coming! Here's an outline of our programs and events:

Mishloach Manot: Please participate in our Mishloach Manot fundraiser. Its purpose is to augment a continued sense of community, deliciously enhance Purim revelry, and serve as a significant fundraising opportunity for our synagogue. We have collaborated with a chocolatier in Brooklyn this year, and packages are available in three sizes according to sponsorship level: $180, $118, and $54. To participate, email info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org with your level of sponsorship by Friday, February 27.

Kids Purim Party: Sunday, March 1 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Arts and crafts activities including making masks and balloon animals, as well as refreshments will be available. This party is open to everyone in the community at large -- no membership required.

Purim Party: On Purim night (March 4), we will read the Megillah at 6:30 PM, to be immediately followed by our Purim Party. This year's theme is "That '70s Shul." Be sure to dress up in your grooviest '70s threads or as the raddest '70s icon. Disco Fever... Dynomite! At 10:00 PM we will welcome the University of Purim, who will be hosting an additional party.

Purim Day and Seudah: On Purim Day (March 5), we will offer two morning Megillah readings in the morning and a Purim Seudah in the afternoon. Click here to RSVP to the Seudah.

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet again on Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Hebrew Reading is at 6:30 PM.

On Sunday, March 1, we will welcome Rabbi Sam Intrator who will be leading a discussion of the Stories of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. The event will run from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

The third installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series will be March 9 at 7:00 PM with Carole Basri: "From the Ethnic Cleansing of the Iraqi Jews to ISIS: Lessons Learned." Pizza and beer will be served. RSVP by March 8.

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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