News and Updates from the Community

We are saddened by the passing of Robert Harris Tell, father of Caroline Tell, father-in-law of Evan Gasman, and grandfather to Leo and Margot Gasman.
 
The funeral will be held on Thursday May 5th at 10:30 AM at Temple Emanuel (756 East Broad Street) in Westfield, New...Read more...

Wednesday, March 16th
7:00 PM: Maariv
7:15 PM: Megillah

To enter you must bring proof of vaccination. (If you are immunocompromised, you are invited to join over Zoom, here. As a backup, the Megillah will be broadcast on Instagram as well.)

Following the Megillah there...Read more...

Dear Friends,

Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the poor) is arguably the most important mitzvah of Purim. In the course of our own joy, we make it our duty to share with others, thus amplifying the spirit of unity that we read about in the Megillah, and extending the divine generosity shown...Read more...

CholentFest - our annual Cholent competition - is back for an eighth year! Consistent with our COVID protocols the event will be a bit muted this year - and possibly outdoors - but fun and sorta delicious nevertheless. Come to CholentFest...Read more...

We are saddened by the passing of Nancy Sherman ז"ל,
mother of our member, Stanley Sherman.

The funeral was held today (January 18th) in Portland, Oregon.

Stanley plans to return to New York for much of Shiva.
The details will be shared shortly.

Stanley may be reached by email,
Stanley@Maskarts.comRead more...

Dear Friends,

Last Monday we beautifully observed the first Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l in our synagogue. I am particularly grateful to our teacher, Professor Moshe Halbertal for his beautiful and...Read more...

We remind you that all Shabbat services (for this Shabbat and next) are restricted to the fully vaccinated and children under 12 years of age. Masks are required as well.
 

If you registered for High...Read more...

Dear Friends,

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l was not only a world renowned Jewish thinker and leader. He was also a close and dear friend of the Jewish community in downtown Manhattan - of the students at NYU's...Read more...

Dear friends,

As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading and study, I ask that you consider joining our synagogue in Tanakh Yomi, our (near) daily study of Bible that facilitates its completion in one year. You may find the 5782 schedule here.

Several years ago, after I noticed a significant gap in my own Jewish education, I devised this Tanakh Yomi program. Here's how it works:Read more...

There are many sponsorship opportunities for our Simchat Torah celebrations (Pre-Party, Party,  Bar, Keg, Snacks, Kiddush, Advil). Won't you please consider helping to sponsor the (outdoor) festivities?

Donate here or Venmo us (@sixthstreetsynagogue). Be sure to include...Read more...

We are saddened by the passing of Jay Kitainik (יחיאל בן נחום יהודה), father of Neil Kitainik.

The funeral will be held today (September 17th) at Schwartz Brothers Jeffer Memorial Chapels at 11:30 AM (114-03 Queens Blvd, Queens).

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We are presently finalizing the seating for Rosh HaShana. If you plan on joining us, it is imperative that you let us know NOW. 

We remind you that attendance will be limited to the fully-vaccinated (excluding children...Read more...

We are saddened by the passing of Hilda Stewart, sister of Gloria Karpas.

The graveside funeral will be held on Wednesday (May 26th) at Mount Judah Cemetery at 10:15 AM.

Gloria will observe Shiva at her home (40 East...Read more...

We are saddened by the passing of Sigmund Robinson (זושא יואל בן פסח), father of Cori Robinson.

Dear Friends,

Purim begins tonight.

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