Announcements

Foundations will meet on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonides will meet at 8:00 PM. Course materials can be downloaded from our website.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Elisheva Diamond on the completion of her Doctorate in Psychology.

We wish a Refua Shelaima to Gloria Karpas who is recovering from surgery.

We wish a Refua Shelaima to Bert Zackim who is recovering from surgery.

We are grateful to the 35 individuals and families who sponsored last Shabbat's Mothers' Day Kiddush. For a complete listing, click here.

Israel Awareness Committee: A new committee, co-chaired by Jeff Katz and Annie Watman, has been created to strengthen our synagogue's identification with the State of Israel's culture, people, challenges, and history. There will be a bi-monthly Israel Awareness Reading Group, meeting for the first time toward the end of this month. The first book will be "Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul" by Daniel Gordis. To get involved, please email jeff.katz48@gmail.com.

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.

Shavuot immediately follows Shabbat next week.

Shavuot Dinner and Late Night Torah Study: Please join us next Saturday night, May 23rd for a dairy dinner at 9:15 PM in the Social Hall, which will follow an 8:40 PM Maariv.

Following dinner, Rabbi Bellino will teach until midnight. Dinner costs $35 per adult. Please RSVP here. Later that night, (at 12:45 AM), Rabbi Bellino will teach at the 14th Street Y. For more information, or to register for this event, click here

Shavuot Women's Wine and Cheese Event: .On the first day of Shavuot, Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM, there will be a Women's Wine and Cheese Event in the Social Hall. Bring your own wine/spirits and your thirst for a great time with friends and neighbors.

Annual Dinner: Save the Date! On Monday, June 22nd, we will hold our Annual Dinner at the Brotherhood Synagogue. Expect much more information shortly.

Foundations will meet on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonides will meet at 8:00 PM. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.

Remember that we are now in our Summer Schedule. Friday Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat will be held at 7:00 PM until the Shabbat following Labor Day. Additionally, Rabbi Bellino will teach his Shabbat Afternoon Avot classes one hour before Mincha.

This Shabbat, Rabbi Bellino will lead the first part of Kabbalat Shabbat with guitar. Please join us!

Save the Date!!! On Monday, June 22nd, we will hold our Annual Dinner at the Brotherhood Synagogue. Expect much more information shortly.

Israel Awareness Committee: A new committee, co-chaired by Jeff Katz and Annie Watman, has been created to strengthen our synagogue's identification with the State of Israel's culture, people, challenges, and history. There will be a bi-monthly Israel Awareness Reading Group, meeting for the first time toward the end of this month. The first book will be "Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul" by Daniel Gordis. To get involved, please email jeff.katz48@gmail.com.

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.

Shabbat Scholar in Residence, May 15-16: We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Simcha Krauss, presiding arbitrator of the International Beit Din, will join us next week as our third Shabbat Scholar of 5775. RSVP for the Friday night dinner by Monday, May 11, and see the schedule of events. Our Scholar in Residence Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.

Shavuot Women's Wine and Cheese Event: On the first day of Shavuot, Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM, there will be a Women's Wine and Cheese Event in the Social Hall. Bring your own wine/spirits and your thirst for a great time with friends and neighbors.

Foundations will meet on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonides will meet at 8:00 PM. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.

Remember that we are now in our Summer Schedule. Friday Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat will be held at 7:00 PM until the Shabbat following Labor Day. Additionally, Rabbi Bellino will teach his Shabbat Afternoon Avot classes one hour before Mincha.

Israel Awareness Committee: A new committee, co-chaired by Jeff Katz and Annie Watman, has been created to strengthen our synagogue's identification with the State of Israel's culture, people, challenges, and history. There will be a bi-monthly Israel Awareness Reading Group, meeting for the first time toward the end of May. The first book will be "Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul" by Daniel Gordis. To get involved, please email jeff.katz48@gmail.com. More details will be uploaded to the website soon.

We're 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.

Lager BaOmer: Beer fest + Lag BaOmer on Wednesday, May 6 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Last year's event was a huge success, with more than 50 beer enthusiasts in attendance and a Tribeernal judging for awards. The cost of admission is a six pack/growler of your choice, and we'll serve a whole lot of grilled meats. DO NOT bring anything on the list of blacklisted beers. Join the discussion on our Facebook event!

Shabbat Scholar in Residence, May 15-16: We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Simcha Krauss, presiding arbitrator of the International Beit Din, will join us as our next Shabbat Scholar in Residence. RSVP for the Friday night dinner by May 11, and see the schedule of events.

Classes meet on Wednesday, April 29. Foundations will meet at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonides will meet at 8:00 PM to continue Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.

Please join us on Shabbat Mevarchim (May 15-16) as we welcome our third Shabbat Scholar of 5775. Rabbi Simcha Krauss is the Av Beit Din, presiding arbitrator of the International Beit Din. A Maggid Shiur in YU’s Isaac Breuer College program for over two decades, he spent served many years as a highly regarded pulpit rabbi in New York and St. Louis and on university Political Science faculties. Rabbi Krauss served as the president of the Religious Zionists of America before his Aliyah in 2005, where he’s a Senior Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi.

Friday Night

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:00 PM

Dinner in the Social Hall at 7:45 PM ($35 and RSVP required)

"Can We Solve the Agunah Problem? Reflections from the Front Lines" at 9:15 PM (free)

Shabbat Morning Drasha

"Tradition and Novelty" at 10:30 AM

Shabbat Afternoon

"The Intellectual Metamorphosis of the RAV: from Agudat Yisrael to Mizrachi" at 6:30 PM

Mincha at 7:35 PM

RSVP for dinner and make $35 payments by May 11!

sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/shabbat-scholar-dinner-with-rabbi-simcha-krauss.html

The 2014-2015 Scholar in Residence Shabbatonim and the Monday Night Lecture Series are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.

Thursday, April 9

Shacharit: 6:15 AM

Candle Lighting Before: 7:10 PM

Mincha/Maariv: 7:10 PM

Repeat Shema After: 8:13 PM

Friday, April 10

Shacharit: 9:00 AM

Shema Before: 9:42 AM
Candle Lighting Before: 7:11 PM (From a pre-existing flame)

Mincha/Maariv: 7:15 PM

Repeat Shema After: 8:13 PM

Saturday, April 11

Shacharit: 9:00 AM

Shema Before: 9:41 AM

Yizkor: 10:45 AM
Mincha: 7:00 PM
Neilat HaChag: 7:10 PM

Maariv: 8:03 PM

Havdalah: 8:13 PM

See the shul calendar for davening times during the week and schedule of events.

Yom HaShoah Tour: Join Sixth Street members and friends on a tour led by fellow member, Jeff Katz of the Museum of Jewish Heritage's core exhibit, "A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM sharp. Jeff has been a museum gallery educator since he retired as an administrator and adjunct professor from Manhattan College three years ago. RSVP by April 13!

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 Jewish community. For more information or to learn about Downtown happenings and collaborative efforts, follow the Va'ad on Facebook.

Foundations and Thought of Maimonides will not meet this week.

This Shabbat we are honored to welcome Rabbi Yehuda Sarna. Rabbi Sarna is Rabbi/ Executive Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York University as well as University Chaplain. He will deliver the sermon at 10:30 AM.

Pesach is less than 4 weeks away. Power of Attorney forms for the sale of Chametz may be found here. Although there is a widespread custom to pay the rabbi who facilitates the sale of chametz, Rabbi Bellino urges that you not do so. Instead, please feel free (but not obligated) to contribute to his Discretionary Fund. The most convenient way to do so is online. Be sure to specify that this is a Pesach donation to the Discretionary Fund.

Another reminder that the weekday Mincha/Maariv minyan has been cancelled due to attendance struggles. If you need to request a minyan, please check online for times at nearby synagogues, or use our Discussion Board.

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 Jewish community. For more information or to learn about Downtown happenings and collaborative efforts, follow the Va'ad on Facebook.

Foundations will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and 7:00 PM to study the laws and thought of Passover. Thought of Maimonides will meet this Wednesday at 8:00 PM and will continue Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.

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.

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 Jewish community. For more information or to learn about Downtown happenings and collaborative efforts, follow the Va'ad on Facebook.

Purim is just a few days away! Here is an outline of our programs and events, starting this Sunday:

Mishloach Manot: The deadline to participate in our Mishloach Manot fundraiser is TOMORROW (February 27) at 12:00 PM. We have collaborated with a chocolatier in Brooklyn  and packages are available in three sizes according to sponsorship level: $180, $118, and $54. To order, email rabbi@sixthstreetsynagogue.org with your level of sponsorship.

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

Megilla Reading and Purim Party: On Purim night (March 4), we will daven Maariv and read the Megilla at 6:30 PM, to be immediately followed by our Purim Party. This year's theme is "That '70s Shul." Be sure to dress 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 Seuda: On Purim Day (March 5), we will offer two morning Megillah readings in the morning and a Purim Seuda in the afternoon. Click here to RSVP to the Seuda\.

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will not meet next week due to Purim.

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. Later on in the evening there will be a concert starting at 6:30 PM. Click here for more information.

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.

We like to have fun and be creative on social media. Like us on Facebook to see more updates!

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.

We like to have fun and be creative on social media. Like us on Facebook to see more updates!

We wish a Refuah Shelaima to Dr. Yehoshua Livnat who is recovering from surgery.

Thank you to all who came out for Cholentfest 2015! Congratulations to our winners: Rhonda Malkin (judges' choice) and Phyllis Liberman and Arezoo Jesselson (popular vote). Thank you to our judges: Jade Bailey-Assam, Stanley Sherman, and Shlomi Salant. A huge thank you to Eli Szus for organizing the event and to the Social Committee for their help and support.

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. As such, after March 8th, we will no longer offer a weekday Mincha/Maariv minyan. A separate email will go out soon. If you need to request a minyan, please check online for times at nearby synagogues, or use our Discussion Board.

We announced the shul's new online Discussion Board earlier this month. You are encouraged to join the group as an outlet to communicate with other members about important events, news, announcements, ensuring a minyan during the week to say Kaddish, and more. It is completely voluntary. Email the PR/Communications Committee with questions: sixthstreetsynagoguepr@googlegroups.com.

Shul Trivia Night! Do you have lots of useless knowledge you like to share with people? Are you looking for new ways to feel smarter? We'll be hosting a trivia night at the shul on Saturday, February 21. Form a team with up to 4 of your nerdiest friends and see how you stack up! Contact Cori Robinson (coriannrobinson@gmail.com) if you'd like to lead a team.

Purim is coming! Plans are under way for a children's party on March 1st, and a Seudah on March 5th. More details to follow, including information on mishloach manot. The theme for Purim this year is "Downtown Disco", so start thinking about your 70s style costumes! 

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet again as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

The third installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series will be March 9 with Carole Basri presenting, "The Tragic History of Ethnic Cleansing in Iraq: Jews, Christians, Kurds, Shiites and Yazedis." Pizza and beer will be served. RSVP information will be forthcoming.

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 like to have fun and be creative on social media. Like us on Facebook to see more updates!

We wish a Mazal Tov to our friends Shoshana and William Yagoda on the birth and naming of their daughter, Leora Bayla (Leora Sarah).

We wish a Mazal Tov to Tziona Katz on her engagement to Daniel Josephs.

We announced the shul's new online Discussion Board earlier this month. You are encouraged to join the group as an outlet to communicate with other members about important events, news, announcements, ensuring a minyan during the week to say Kaddish, and more. It is completely voluntary. Email the PR/Communications Committee with questions: sixthstreetsynagoguepr@googlegroups.com.

SAVE THE DATE: We will be joining forces with the Stanton Street Synagogue for Tu B'Shevat on Tuesday, February 3. Details will be sent next week.

Our second Shabbat Scholar in Residence is next week, January 30-31 with Rabbi Saul Berman. There will be a Friday night dinner in the Social Hall, and Rabbi Berman will speak after dinner, on Shabbat morning and during Seudah Shelishit. RSVP for the dinner by January 26!

Our second annual CholentFest is rapidly approaching on February 7! Email Eli Szus for instructions on how to sign up as a chef (eliszus@gmail.com) and check out the website for more information: http://www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/cholentfest.html

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet again as scheduled on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

The second installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series will be February 9 with Dr. Michelle Friedman presenting "Why be Jewish in 2015? Understanding Contemporary Religious Choices." Pizza and beer will be served. RSVP by February 5 so we know how much to purchase.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Adina Haims Frank and Henry Frank upon the birth of a baby girl.

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes resumed this week, and continue next Wednesday, January 14.

Our second visiting scholar Shabbaton is January 30-31 with Rabbi Saul Berman. We're having a Friday night dinner in the Social Hall, and Rabbi Berman will speak after dinner, on Shabbat morning, and during Seudah Shelishit. RSVP for the dinner by January 26!

Get your cookers burning, because CholentFest is less than one month away -- on February 7! Further information will be sent out next week.

The second installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series will be February 9 with Dr. Michelle Friedman presenting "Why be Jewish in 2015? Understanding Contemporary Religious Choices." Pizza and beer will be served. Stay tuned for event RSVP details.

The Ritual Committee is committed to a positive, efficient and meaningful tefilah experience for everyone who comes to our synagogue. Regrettably, the committee currently consists entirely of men, and we are most likely unaware of ways to better that experience on "the other side" of the mechitzah. We're asking for a woman to join the Ritual Committee to help better ensure that everyone on both sides of the mechitzah has a meaningful experience each and every shabbat. Please see Elie Yudewitz if you are interested.

We like to have fun and be creative on social media. Like us on Facebook to see more updates!