Announcements

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Alexia Friend-Marks & Harris Marks upon the birth of a boy. There will be a Shalom Zachar following Friday night services.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Arezoo & Sam Jesselson upon the Pidyon of their son Nathaniel Liam.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Dr. Ziva Cooper upon her marriage to Prof. Sasha Straus.

Last Monday's Tu b'Shevat lecture was a great success. We are grateful to our education committee, to Ellen R. Cherrick for sponsoring the delicious Tu b'Shevat collation (in honor of the Tu B’Shvat birthdays of her brother, Rabbi Alfy Cherrick, and of her great-niece Baila Cherrick), to Annie Peck for leading the discussion, to Seth Siegel for sharing his expertise, and to 50+ people in attendance. 

Friday night services are super early. (This week at 4:55 PM). Please help us to ensure that our service begins on time. Expect to be rewarded with snacks, drinks, as well as some Torah study and song.

Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our Shabbeer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

We are looking for additional support staff. Do you know someone with strong computer and organizational skills who can work 15-20 hours a week? Contact info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, February 3rd.

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. This week: Shabbat - Overview of Prohibitions

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM This week: Civil Law

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit. This week: Chai Hashem

Events

CholentFest 2016 will be held on February 20th during our Shabbat Kiddush. Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by February 12. Please see our website for more information. This is NOT a cholent eating contest.

One People: A Film Series in Three Parts. We are excited to screen three films that focus on the diversity, challenges, and resilience of our people. Part I is February 22nd at 7:00 PM and will screen "Punk Jews" and include a Q & A with Yitzchak Schonfeld, disorganizer of Chulent. Pizza and beer will be served. For more information or to RSVP click here. (Parts II & III will be held on March 28th and April 11th respectively.) 

Please join us on Shabbat Vayakhel (Shekalim), March 4-5 as we welcome our next Shabbat Scholar, Rabbi Dov Linzer, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School. There will be a dinner in the Social Hall on Friday night (RSVP and payment required by February 29), as well as lectures and learning with Rabbi Linzer throughout Shabbat. See the schedule and specific details here.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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. 

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

FINAL CALL to RSVP for the upcoming Monday Night Lecture on January 25th with Seth Siegel, author of New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. Find more information in the Events section of this email.

Thank you to all of you who responded with offers to assist us with Kiddush sponsorship. Our Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our beer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, January 26th.

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. This week: Kashrut: When Things Go Wrong

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM This week: The Sabbath

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit. This week: Chai Hashem

Events

Join us for a special Tu B'Shvat edition of our Monday Night Lecture Series on January 25 at 7:00 PM. Seth M. Siegel will discuss his New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, followed by a book signing and Tu B'Shvat snacks. Let There Be Water provides a model for solving worldwide water problems, showing how Israel managed to turn water from a burden to an opportunity and became an example for other countries to follow. This event costs $20, and includes a copy of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. RSVP and pay by TOMORROW, January 22nd.

CholentFest 2016 has a new date, now on February 20th. Taking place during Shabbat Kiddush, challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! You can also attend and taste them all. To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by February 12. Check out the event on the website as well: http://www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/cholentfest_3.html

This is NOT a cholent eating contest.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

Thank you to all of you who responded with offers to assist us with Kiddush sponsorship. Our Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our beer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, January 19th.

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. This week: Kashrut.

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM This week: War with Amalek,

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit.

Events

Join us for a special Tu B'Shvat edition of our Monday Night Lecture Series on January 25 at 7:00 PM. Seth M. Siegel will discuss his New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, followed by a book signing and Tu B'Shvat snacks. Let There Be Water provides a model for solving worldwide water problems, showing how Israel managed to turn water from a burden to an opportunity and became an example for other countries to follow.

This event costs $20, and includes a copy of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. RSVP and pay by January 22nd.

CholentFest 2016 has a new date, now on February 20th. Taking place during Shabbat Kiddush, challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! You can also attend and taste them all. To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by February 12. Check out the event on the website as well: http://www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/cholentfest_3.html

This is NOT a cholent eating contest.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

Thank you to all of you who responded with offers to assist us with Kiddush sponsorship. Our Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. January 16th is the next Kiddush available for sponsorship. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our beer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, January 13th.

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

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit.

Events

Join us for a special Tu B'Shvat edition of our Monday Night Lecture Series on January 25 at 7:00 PM. Seth M. Siegel will discuss his New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, followed by a book signing and Tu B'Shvat snacks. Let There Be Water provides a model for solving worldwide water problems, showing how Israel managed to turn water from a burden to an opportunity and became an example for other countries to follow.

This event costs $20, and includes a copy of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. RSVP and pay by January 22nd.

CholentFest 2016 is on February 6th. Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! You can also attend and taste them all. To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by January 25. This is not a cholent eating contest.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

We are excited to upgrade our Siddur collection with the addition of 150 Koren Siddurim. These prayer books are available for sponsorship at the reduced rate of $25 per book. As of Thursday evening 135 siddurim have been sponsored by 46 individuals and families. Please email  Rabbi Bellino with your requests, dedications, and questions.

Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. January 16th is the next Kiddush available for sponsorship. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will resume this Wednesday, January 6th.

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

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit

Events

Join us for a special Tu B'Shvat edition of our Monday Night Lecture Series. Seth M. Siegel will discuss his New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, followed by a book signing and Tu B'Shvat snacks. Let There Be Water provides a model for solving worldwide water problems, showing how Israel managed to turn water from a burden to an opportunity and became an example for other countries to follow.

This event costs $20, and includes a copy of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. RSVP and pay by January 22nd.

CholentFest 2016 is on February 6th. Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers. Taste all them all. To register as a chef and to learn preparation info, please contact Eli Szus. This is not a cholent eating contest.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

We had a wonderful time at last week's Chanukah Breakfast for children and their families. Check out the photos here.

We are excited to upgrade our Siddur collection with the addition of 150 Koren Siddurim. These prayer books are available for sponsorship at the reduced rate of $25 per book. As of Thursday evening 122 siddurim have been sponsored by 42 individuals and families. Please email  Rabbi Bellino with your requests, dedications, and questions.

Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. Next week's Kiddush is available for sponsorship. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes continue this Wednesday, December 23rd.

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

6:30 PM - Hebrew Reading    

7:00 PM - Jewish Prayer as well as a brief conversation on Christmas

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

Next week: Biblical Typology Part III

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH.  Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit

Events

MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: Our second interactive talk of 5776 is this Monday, December 21, titled "KULANU: ALL OF US." Bonita Nathan Sussman will teach us about KULANU, a non-profit, 501©3 organization based in New York City. Kulanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) works around the world to support isolated, returning and emerging Jewish communities who wish to learn more about Judaism and (re)connect with the wider Jewish community. Pizza and beer will be served! Find more details and RSVP by December 20 here.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel, Southern California, and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Ashira Lubkin & Alan Feder on the birth of a boy.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Michelle Zigelman on her engagement to Arieh Rosenbaum.

Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. The next available Kiddush for sponsorship is January 9th, Parashat Vaera. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will resume after Chanukah.

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

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

Next week: Counting Miracles

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH. Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will discuss the structure of the reader's repetition of the Shacharit Amida, offering both classical commentaries as well as her own unique approach. Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit

Events

Chanukah is just around the corner. On Monday, December 7th (7:00-10:00 PM), unleash your inner Maccabee at our synagogue Chanukah Party at the Promenade Sports Bar (344 Third Avenue), featuring Prime Sushi. Expect delicious sushi, latkes, donuts, and all sorts of festive beverages. Our party will include a musical Menorah lighting, high stakes Draidel, and 70 TVs to watch football or Bravo. Food will be served from 7:30-9:30 PM. Tickets are $36 per person and may be purchased here. Sponsorship of the event ($180) would be most appreciated. Prime Sushi at Promenade is under the Hashgacha of Rabbi Shmuel Fishelis.

MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: Our second interactive talk of 5776 is Monday, December 21, titled "KULANU: ALL OF US." Bonita Nathan Sussman will teach us about KULANU, a non-profit, 501©3 organization based in New York City. Kulanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) works around the world to support isolated, returning and emerging Jewish communities who wish to learn more about Judaism and (re)connect with the wider Jewish community. Pizza and beer will be served! Find more details and RSVP by December 20 here.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel, France, and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.

Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. The next available Kiddush for sponsorship is January 9th, Parashat Vaera. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes resume Wednesday, December 2nd.

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

6:30 PM - Hebrew Reading    

7:00 PM - We will conclude the Jewish Life Cycle and Introduce Varieties of Prayer

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

Next week: Joseph's Immaturity

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH. Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will discuss the structure of the reader's repetition of the Shacharit Amida, offering both classical commentaries as well as her own unique approach. Shabbat, Following Kiddush.

JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit

Events

The next Shabbat Scholar Shabbaton is next week, December 4-5 and will feature Rav Yehuda Gilad, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa, rabbi of Kibbutz Lavi, and former politician. RSVP for dinner by THIS SUNDAY here. These Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.

Chanukah is just around the corner. On Monday, December 7th (7:00-10:00 PM), unleash your inner Maccabee at our synagogue Chanukah Party at the Promenade Sports Bar (344 Third Avenue), featuring Prime Sushi. Expect delicious sushi, latkes, donuts, and all sorts of festive beverages. Our party will include a musical Menorah lighting, high stakes Draidel, and 70 TVs to watch football or Bravo. Food will be served from 7:30-9:30 PM. Tickets are $36 per person and may be purchased here. Sponsorship of the event ($180) would be most appreciated. Prime Sushi at Promenade is under the Hashgacha of Rabbi Shmuel Fishelis.

MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: Our second interactive talk of 5776 is Monday, December 21, titled "KULANU: ALL OF US." Bonita Nathan Sussman will teach us about KULANU, a non-profit, 501©3 organization based in New York City. Kulanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) works around the world to support isolated, returning and emerging Jewish communities who wish to learn more about Judaism and (re)connect with the wider Jewish community. Pizza and beer will be served! Find more details and RSVP by December 20 here.

Downtown Community

We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, 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.

We stand with Israel at this difficult time and pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us for our recitation of additional Psalms at all of our services.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Shira Schindel & Ron Gejman on their wedding which took place last Sunday.

We offer congratulations to Janet Zagorin upon receiving the International
Alliance for Women’s World of Difference 100 Award in Washington, DC last week. It is awarded to individuals whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally or worldwide.

We wish a Mazal Tov to the Stanton Street Shul and Lindsay & Rabbi Aviad Bodner on this past week's installation.

We were honored to have Wendy Amsellem last Shabbat as our first Shabbat Scholar of 5776. Wendy's thoughtful presentations were excitedly delivered and remarkably clear. Please continue to learn from her, as well as her wonderful colleagues, at the Drisha Institute.

The next Shabbat Scholar Shabbaton is December 4-5 and will feature Rav Yehuda Gilad, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa and rabbi of Kibbutz Lavi. More details to follow. These Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.

Please continue to support our Kol Nidrei Appeal. You may send checks to 325 East 6th Street, New York NY 10003, or pay online. If you have not yet paid for your membership or for your holiday seats, please do so ASAP. For more information, please contact our treasurer, Haim Shechtman, or Rabbi Bellino.

Kiddush. They are delicious and they enhance our community. The next available Kiddush for sponsorship is November 14th, Parashat Toldot. To plan a kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes are now in session. Please join us this Wednesday, November 4th.

FOUNDATIONS OF JUDAISM: A sensitive and sophisticated introduction to Judaism, intended for beginners, and focusing on many of the ritual, legal, and philosophical basics of our faith. Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM

This week: 6:30 PM - Hebrew Reading 7:00 PM - The Jewish Life Cycle (Divorce/Death)

THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM

This week: Abraham's Additional Blessing

MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE READER'S REPETITION OF THE SHACHARIT AMIDA: After Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will discuss the structure of the reader's repetition of the Shacharit Amida, offering both classical and her own unique approach. Shabbat, Following Kiddush.