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Shabbat Scholar, May 15-16: Rabbi Simcha Krauss

04/22/2015 10:00:35 AM

Apr22

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.

  
 
 

Schedule

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.

Weekly Update: Shemini 5775

04/16/2015 11:10:43 PM

Apr16

 
 
 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush has been co-sponsored by an anonymous donor, as well as by

Joe Trocki

in memory of his father,

Noach Ben Yosef, and in memory of his numerous family members murdered in the Shoah.

 

Cake has been sponsored by

Leora Walter

In celebration of National Prosthodontics Awareness Week!

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

Shabbat Times

 

Candlelighting Before

7:19 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

7:00 PM

Repeat Shema After

8:22 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:34 AM

Sermon

10:30 AM

Avot

6:05 PM

Mincha

7:05 PM

Seudah Shelishit

7:25 PM

Maariv

8:11 PM

Musical Havdalah

8:22 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

We hope you had a wonderful Pesach. As the weather is warming up, so are the happenings at Sixth Street. We are planning some exciting events, so please save the dates and read about them below!

This Shabbat we begin 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. a

We express our deep appreciation to our own Jeff Katz for leading an exceptionally meaningful and informative tour last night of the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s core exhibit “A Living Memorial to the Holocaust” in commemoration of Yom HaShoah.

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.

  
 
 

Events

Save the dates!

Lager BaOmer: Beer fest + Lag BaOmer on Wednesday, May 5. Last year's event was a huge success, with more than 50 beer enthusiasts in attendance and a Tribeernal judging for awards. This year we'll be featuring Israeli craft brews, six packs/growlers of your choice as the cost of admission, and a whole lot of grilled meats. More details will be sent next week in a special email, along with the list of blacklisted beers. Cheers!

Shabbat Scholar in Residence: 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 on May 15-16. Details to follow.

  
 
 

Classes

Classes resume on Wednesday, April 22.

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.
 

Weekly Update: Pesach II 5775

04/09/2015 09:07:38 AM

Apr9

Pesach and Shabbat Times

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.

  
 
 

News and Events

 

Pesach: Thank you to everyone who joined us over the first days of Passover. We hope to see you for the second days, starting tomorrow tonight. Chag Sameach!

Because you haven't had enough potato starch, join us for a Neilat Hachag, a Pesach sendoff, with Rabbis Bellino and Bodner!

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.

  
 
 

Classes

Foundations and Thought of Maimonides will not meet this week.

  

Weekly Update: Pesach 5775

04/02/2015 07:16:14 PM

Apr2

 
 

Shabbat and Pesach Times

Friday, April 3

Shacharit (Siyum): 6:30 AM

Candle Lighting Before: 7:04 PM

Mincha/Maariv: 7:05 PM

Repeat Shema After: 8:00 PM

Seder Begins: 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 4

Shacharit: 9:00 AM

Shema Before: 9:46 AM

Mincha:  7:05 PM

Maariv: 7:45 PM

Rpeat Shema After: 8:00 PM

Candle Lighting: 8:07 PM (From a pre-existing flame)

Seder Begins: 8:07 PM

Sunday, April 5

Shacharit: 9:00 AM

Shema Before: 9:46 AM

Mincha:  7:05 PM

Maariv: 7:57 PM

Havdalah: 8:07 PM

Chol Hamoed, April 6 - 9

Shacharit: 6:15 AM

Please help out our daily minyan during Chol Hamoed.

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

  
 
 

News and Events

Pesach is tomorrow! Power of Attorney forms for the sale of Chametz may be found here, and must be submitted until 10:00 AM on Friday. 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.

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.

  
 
 

Classes

Foundations and Thought of Maimonides will resume after Pesach.

  

Walking to shul

03/27/2015 02:58:25 PM

Mar27

We remind you that 2nd Avenue remains closed between 6th and 10th Streets. To access our shul from the west, please cross 2nd Avenue at 6th Street.

Weekly Update: Tzav (HaGadol) 5775

03/27/2015 10:08:31 AM

Mar27

   
 

Shabbat Information

Kiddush has been sponsored by

Our Community

in memory of the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire.

 

In observance of Shabbat HaGadol,

Rabbi Bellino will deliver the sermon "Diddy Dew: Condensed Remarks

on Tefillat Tal"

following Mincha.

 

There will be no Seudah Shelishit.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

6:57 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

7:00 PM

Repeat Shema After

7:58 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:54 AM

Mincha

6:15 PM

Shabbat HaGadol Drasha

6:30 PM

Maariv

7:48 PM

Musical Havdalah

7:58 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

Pesach is next week. 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 ofchametz, 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.

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.

  
 
 

Events

We invite you to a Kiddush this Shabbat HaGadol in memory of the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. This tragedy occurred March 25, 1911 at 29 Washington Place and Greene Street, one block from Washington Square Park. The 123 women and 23 men were almost all recent Jewish and Italian immigrants. As a result of this tragedy there was immediate reform of the NYS labor, child labor and fire safety laws. We appreciate your participation in attendance and contribution.

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!

  
 
 

Classes

Foundations and Thought of Maimonides will resume after Passover.

 

  
 

Our thoughts go out to those affected by the tragic fire

03/26/2015 09:23:55 PM

Mar26

     
 

 

Dear Friends:

 

We have the injured and displaced in our thoughts, as well as the safety of the FDNY and NYPD following this afternoon's tragic fire and building collapse at 125 Second Avenue. The safety of the shul was not compromised, and we were in touch with NYPD shortly after the explosion. Mayor de Blasio ran a quick press conference out of our shul. There had been talk about Red Cross setting up inside, but there was enough space at the local public school.

 

We are proud to provide assistance to fellow members of the East Village in light of this tragedy. Please stay safe, and keep those affected today in your thoughts as well.
 

Weekly Update: Vayikra (HaChodesh) 5775

03/19/2015 09:26:37 PM

Mar19

 
 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush

has been sponsored by:

 

Elisheva Diamond and Fred Strasser

in honor of Cori Robinson

who set them up.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

6:49 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

6:50 PM

Repeat Shema After

7:50 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

10:01 AM

Mincha

6:35 PM

Seudah Shelishit

6:55 PM

Maariv

7:40 PM

Musical Havdalah

7:50 PM

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

 
 
 
 

Community News

Pesach is less than 3 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 ofchametz, 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.

We are happy to announce that we have a newly created Ner Tamid installed in our Beit Midrash. This brass and copper artwork by renown Judaica artist and sculptor, David Klass (synagogueart.com), was crafted specifically to be hung over our ark to allow the carved 10 Commandments to be better seen. It replaces the previous Ner Tamid whose size unfortunately was a hazard for individuals taking the Torah out of the ark.

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.

  
 
 

Events

Pesach Preparation Made Simple: This Sunday night at 6:00 PM, Rabbi Bellino will prepare us for Passover by teaching cleaning, kashering, shopping, and Seder basics over pizza and beer. Please RSVP.

We invite you to a Kiddush this Shabbat HaGadol in memory of the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. This tragedy occurred March 25, 1911 at 29 Washington Place and Greene Street, one block from Washington Square Park. The 123 women and 23 men were almost all recent Jewish and Italian immigrants. As a result of this tragedy there was immediate reform of the NYS labor, child labor and fire safety laws. We appreciate your participation in attendance and contribution.

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!

  
 
 

Classes

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.

Weekly Update: Vayakhel-Pekudei (Para) 5775

03/12/2015 06:33:43 PM

Mar12

 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush

has been sponsored by:

Shimmy Rapps

in observance of

the Yahrtzeit of his father,

Yosef Chaim ben Yehoshua

Benay Reininger & Roslyn Blatt

in observance of

the Yahrtzeit of their mother,

Rasha Liba bas Menachem Mendel

 

Seudah Shelishit has been sponsored by:

Ellen Cherrick

in honor of the Yahrtzeit of her grandmother, Chaya Liba Cherrick.

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

6:42 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

6:45 PM

Repeat Shema After

7:42 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

10:08 AM

Mincha

6:30 PM

Seudah Shelishit

6:50 PM

Maariv

7:32 PM

Havdalah

7:42 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

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.

  
 
 

Classes

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.

Weekly Update: Ki Tisa 5775

03/06/2015 10:28:33 AM

Mar6

 
 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush

has been sponsored by:

The Bellino Family

in celebration of

Choni Bellino's birthday

Elana Sichel

in celebration of

Jonathan Sichel's birthday

Ellen Neuborne & David Landis

in memory of David's father,

Dr. Gilbert Landis

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

5:34 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

5:35 PM

Repeat Shema After

6:35 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:14 AM

Mincha

5:20 PM

Seudah Shelishit

5:40 PM

Maariv

6:25 PM

Musical Havdala

6:35 PM

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

 
 
 
 

Community News

Purim 5775 was a great success!!! We are grateful to all those who organized this year's activities especially: Vivian Klaus and Joan Nachmani who worked on the successful and delicious Mishloach Manot project. Brenda Pace and Leah Liberman who planned our super cute Kids' Pre-Purim party. Our talented Megilla readers, Mendel Kaplan and Rabbi Yossi Rosenbaum, Our Social Committee - Leora Walter, Joan Nachmani, Jeremy Block, Ellen Neuborne, Alexia Friend, and Elly Kramer - as well as their volunteers (Shimmy Rapps, Alan Feder, Harris Marks, David Landis, Cara & Josh Lebewohl, Eli Szus, and many more) for planning and setting up our fun and festive "That '70s Shul" Purim Party. The Lebewohl Family for sponsoring the more delicious features of our party. Our friends at University of Purim for helping us establish our shul as *the* downtown Purim place to be. The Ritual and PR committees that supported of their efforts. The hundreds of people who davened, danced, and partied with us long into the night and throughout Purim day. We are most thankful to Rabbi Bellino who managed and assisted all of these efforts.

Photos of some of these recent events may be viewed on our Facebook Page.

Another reminder that 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.

  
 
 

Classes

The third installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series will be this upcoming Monday, 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 Sunday, March 8.

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet again next Wednesday night, March 11 at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, respectively.

  
 
 

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

  
 

Weekly Update: Tetzave (Zachor) 5775

02/26/2015 06:45:30 PM

Feb26

 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush

has been sponsored by:

 

The Lebewohl Family

in memory of Abe Lebewohl

and in celebration of

Cara & Josh Lebewohl's

1st wedding anniversary.

 

Eirit & Joe Trocki

in memory of Joe's mother,

Sarah bat Zisel.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

5:26 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

5:30 PM

Repeat Shema After

6:27 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:20 AM

Mincha

5:15 PM

Seudah Shelishit

5:35 PM

Maariv

6:17 PM

Havdalah

6:27 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

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.

  
 
 

Events

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\.

  
 
 

Classes

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.

  
 
 

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

  
 

Purim Schedule & Mishloach Manot!

02/24/2015 07:08:56 AM

Feb24
 

Join us for Purim!

Purim is right around the corner! Here's an outline of our programs and events, beginning this Sunday:

 

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.

  
 

Sixth Street Community Synagogue

We like to think we're different. Everyone from the traditionally Orthodox to the occasionally observant feels at home here - 365 days a year. We hope you do too.

 

Contact Us

 

325 E. 6th Street
New York, NY 10003

info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org

(212) 473-3665

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Weekly Update: Terumah 5775

02/20/2015 01:26:40 AM

Feb20

 
 

Shabbat Information

A cake and cholent kiddush

has been sponsored by:

The House

 

Seudah Shelishit has been sponsored by:

Benay Reininger and Roslyn Blatt

In observance of the Yahrtzeit

of their grandmother, Golda Bat Moshe.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

5:18 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

5:20 PM

Repeat Shema After

6:19 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:26 AM

Mincha

5:05 PM

Seudah Shelishit

5:25 PM

Maariv

6:09 PM

Havdalah

6:19 PM

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

 
 
 
 

Community News

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.

  
 
 

Events

Shul Trivia Night! Do you have lots of useless knowledge you like to share with people? We're hosting a trivia night at the shul this Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 PM. Form a team with up to 4 of your nerdiest friends and see how you stack up! Pizza and beer will be served, and it's $20 per person, which goes to support the shul and community. RSVP required on the website: http://www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/trivia-night.html

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.

  
 
 

Classes

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.

  
 
 

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

  
 
     

Mishloach Manot Sponsorship

02/17/2015 12:28:32 PM

Feb17

Mishloach Manot

Dear Friends:

 

With Purim only a few weeks away, we are thrilled to announce a Sixth Street Community Synagogue Mishloach Manot initiative. Its purpose is threefold: to augment a continued sense of community, to deliciously enhance Purim revelry, and to serve as a significant fundraising opportunity for our synagogue.

 

We have collaborated with a wonderful chocolatier in Brooklyn this year. They will arrange elegant and tasty packages that will be available for pick-up at the synagogue on Purim Night, intended to be enjoyed or re-gifted as Mishloach Manot on Purim Day.

 

Our Mishloach Manot are available in three sizes, corresponding to three sponsorship levels: $180, $118 and $54. All sponsors will be listed on a beautiful scroll to memorialize their eager and heartfelt support.

 

Additionally, $54 baskets are available for shipment (please include $10 s/h per basket). Be sure to submit orders and addresses for shipment prior to February 25th.

 

To participate, kindly e-mail info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org with your level of sponsorship, how you would like to be listed on the scroll, as well as the number of any additional packages.

 

We prefer that you pay for these packages on our website. If you must pay by check, payments may be mailed to the Sixth Street Synagogue, 325 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003.

 

The deadline for sponsorship is Friday, February 27.

 

We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to hearing from you!

 

Sincerely,

Joan Nachmani and Leah Liberman

Sixth Street Community Synagogue

We like to think we're different. Everyone from the traditionally Orthodox to the occasionally observant feels at home here - 365 days a year. We hope you do too.

 

Contact Us

 

325 E. 6th Street
New York, NY 10003

info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org

(212) 473-3665

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Weekly Update: Mishpatim (Shekalim) 5775

02/12/2015 03:57:54 PM

Feb12

     
 

Shabbat Information

Kiddush this week has been

sponsored by:

The House

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

5:10 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

5:15 PM

Repeat Shema After

5:48 PM

Daf Yomi

8:15 AM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:31 AM

Mincha

4:55 PM

Seudah Shelishit

5:15 PM

Maariv

6:01 PM

Havdalah

6:11 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

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.

  
 
 

Events

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! 

  
 
 

Classes

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.

  
 
 

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

CholentFest results!!

02/07/2015 10:17:48 PM

Feb7

 

Congratulations to all the winners of CholentFest!

 

Eydel Ladle Trophy Winner
 
Hunka Hunka Cholent Love
Rhonda Malkin
 
People's Choice Winner
... and winner of the Kitchen Supplies Gift Certificate is ...
 
Veggie Pals' Chinese Cholent
Phyllis Liberman
 
People's Choice Runner Up
 

Hammerin' Hank's Haimishe Hamim
David & Henry Hammer

 
Honorable Mentions:
 
Best decorations
 
Nuthin' But A 'C' Thang
Cori Bellino and Chone Dogg
 
People's Choice Sephardi Cholent (and 2nd Runner Up)
 
Sephardic Dafina
Nicole Blau
 
Thanks to all of the contestants for sponsoring their cholents and to Eli Szus for sponsoring the prizes and chef's hats.
 
Special thanks to Rabbi Bellino and Eli Szus for organizing and making it happen.
 

 

CholentFest IS THIS WEEK!!!

02/02/2015 05:59:21 PM

Feb2

 
 
 
You can participate by eating the cholents at Kiddush, or entering your own. The deadline to register as a chef is tomorrow! Email eliszus [at] gmail [dot] com. No RSVP required to eat. Just show up. All other information can be found here.

 

Weekly Update: Beshalach 5775

01/29/2015 05:11:29 PM

Jan29

 

Shabbat Information

We are honored and excited to welcome

Rabbi Saul Berman 

to our community this Shabbat as our Shabbat Scholar in Residence.

 

Friday Night:

5:45 PM Dinner in the Social Hall

7:30 PM Lecture:

"Maimonides on the Purposes of Mitzvot  and the Implications for Kavannah"

 

Shabbat Morning Sermon:

"The Whining of the Jews in the Desert"

 

Shabbat Afternoon Seudah Shlishit:

"The Content and Order of Blessing in Birkat HaMazon" 

 

Friday Night Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Jade Bailey-Assam and Jeremy Block

in observance of the yahretzeit of Jeremy's grandfather, Henry Block.

 

Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Julia Moshkin & Shlomi Salant

In memory of Shlomi's Grandmother,

Judith Salant.

 

Tu B'Shvat Treats

have been provided by: 

Alexia & Harris Marks

In observance of the yahretzeit of Harris' grandmother, Yenta bat Avraham

 

The Cocktail of the Week, "Scotch,"

has been sponsored by

The Bellino Family

In celebration of Victor Bellino's birthday.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

4:52 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

4:55 PM

Repeat Shema After

5:52 PM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:39 AM

Sermon

10:30 AM

Mincha

4:40 PM

Seudah Shelishit

5:00 PM

Maariv

5:45 PM

Musical Havdalah

5:55 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

Mazal Tov to Miriam Kaplan on her completion of a 40-year-long project to construct a chronology of the ancient world.
 
We wish a Refua Shelaima to Mike Miles who is recovering from surgery.
 
We wish a Refua Shelaima to Norma Bellino who is recovering from surgery.
 
We mourn the loss of two Israeli soldiers, Staff-Sergeant Dor Chaim Nini (20) and Major Yochai Kalangel (25) killed this past week in a Hezbollah strike.
 

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.

  
 
 

Events

Tu B'Shvat Seder! We are joining forces with the Stanton Street Synagogue to celebrate Tu B'Shvat! Tuesday Night, at 8pm, we'll host a joint Tu B'shvat Seder -- come enjoy food, drinks, friends and words of torah. RSVP at the Facebook page here or directly to rabbi@sixthstreetsynagogue.org.

Our second annual CholentFest is rapidly approaching next shabbat! 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

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. More details to follow.

  
 
 

Classes

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet 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.

  
 

Weekly Update: Bo 5775

01/22/2015 05:29:30 PM

Jan22

 

Shabbat Information

A Cholent and Kugel Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Brenda Pace

In observance of the yahrtzeit

of her father, Dr. Martin Kaye.

 

This week's featured cocktail,

"The McBo" has been sponsored by:

Phoebe & Richard McBee

In celebration of the 27th anniversary of Richard's first Shabbat in shul.

 

Immediately following Kiddush,

Miriam Kaplan will teach her class

on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

4:44 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

4:45 PM

Repeat Shema After

5:48 PM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:41 AM

Sermon

10:30 AM

Mincha

4:30 PM

Seudah Shelishit

4:50 PM

Maariv

5:37 PM

Musical Havdalah

5:48 PM

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

 
 
 

Community News

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.

  
 
 

Events

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

  
 
 

Classes

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.

  
 

Weekly Update: Vaeira 5775

01/15/2015 08:09:59 PM

Jan15

 
 

Shabbat Information

A Meat Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Haim Shechtman

In honor of Ellen Cherrick

 

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before

4:36 PM

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat

4:40 PM

Repeat Shema After

5:40 PM

Shacharit

9:00 AM

Shema Before

9:42 AM

Sermon

10:30 AM

Mincha

4:25 PM

Seudah Shelishit

4:45 PM

Maariv

5:30 PM

Musical Havdalah

5:40 PM
 
 
 
 

Events & News From The Community

Mazal Tov to Henry Frank and Adina Haims Frank on the birth and naming of their daughter, Rivka Tzipora (Rebecca Belle).

Mazal Tov to our friends, Shoshana and William Yagoda, on the birth of their daughter.

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

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes will meet again as scheduled on Wednesday, January 21. Foundations will meet at 6:30 PM for Hebrew Reading, 7:00 PM for Kashrut Basics, and 7:45 PM with Rabbi Jason Herman.

Our second Shabbat Scholar in Residence is 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

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

  
 

Weekly Update: Shabbat Shemot 5775

01/08/2015 09:43:53 PM

Jan8

 

Shabbat Info

A Meat Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Andy Gelfand & Ira Orgel

In memory of Andy's grandfather, Dr. Maxwell Gelfand, on his 20th Yahrtzeit.

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before 4:28 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:30 PM
Repeat Shema After 5:33 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Shema Before 9:42 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 4:15 PM
Seudah Shelishit 4:35 PM
Maariv 5:23 PM
Musical Havdalah 5:33 PM

 

 
 
 
 
 

Events & News From The Community

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!

  
 
 

 

Weekly Update - Shabbat Vayehchi 5775

01/01/2015 10:40:51 PM

Jan1

 
 

Shabbat Info

A Cake Kiddush has been sponsored by:

The House

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

We are grateful to Eli Szus who will read Torah this Shabbat.

 

Shabbat Times

Candlelighting Before 4:22 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:25 PM
Repeat Shema After 5:31 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Shema Before 9:40 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 4:10 PM
Seudah Shelishit 4:30 PM
Maariv 5:22 PM
Musical Havdalah 5:31 PM
 
 
 
 

News From The Community

Foundations and Thoughts of Maimonides classes resume this Wednesday, January 7. Students in the Maimonides class should review Yesodei HaTorah and Deot.

Our second visiting scholar Shabbaton is 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 and on Shabbat morning and during Seudah Shelishit. Watch out for an email with more details next week.

CholentFest has been moved back one week to February 7. More time to devise your award-winning recipe! Further information will be sent out in the next two weeks.

 

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.
 

Weekly Update - Shabbat Vayigash 5775

12/26/2014 10:06:46 AM

Dec26

Shabbat Info

A Cake and Whiskey Kiddush has been sponsored by:

Dr. Ellie and David Hammer
in honor of their fifth wedding anniversary.

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

Dr. Joshua Strauss will be reading Torah this week.

Community News and Events

Classes resume January 7. Students in the Maimonides class should review Yesodei HaTorah and Deot.

Thanks to the Social Committee: Leora Walter, Ellen Neuborne, Joan Nachmani, and Cori Robinson, as well as Jeremy Block for putting together the 7th Night of Chanukah Party. Additional thanks go to Rabbi Bellino for playing guitar, and Chaim Shechtman for helping clean up. Check out photos of both the kids and adults parties here.

Stay tuned for more information in the very near future about Cholent Fest on January 31. Last year's event was a blast, and we're expecting equally fun cholent-eating times in 2015.

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

  
Shabbat Times
Candlelighting Before 4:16 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:20 PM
Repeat Shema After 5:26 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Shema Before 9:38 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 4:05 PM
Seudah Shelishit 4:25 PM
Maariv 5:17 PM
Musical Havdala 5:26 PM
Please see the shul calendar for davening times throughout the week.













 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes and Events
Foundations: 12/22
Thought of Maimonides: 1/7
Cholent Fest: 1/31

 

 

Weekly Update - Shabbat Chanukah/Mikeitz 5775

12/18/2014 04:01:47 PM

Dec18

Shabbat Info

A Latke, Cholent, Kugel, and Sufganiyot Kiddush has been co-sponsored by:

Alexia and Harris Marks
in observance of the sheloshim of Estelle Friend z"l, grandmother of Alexia and Harris Marks.

and Ellen R. Cherrick
in observance of the 75th Yahrtzeit of her grandfather, Maurice H. Katz z"l.

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

At Seudah Shelishit, Rabbi Bellino will present Maimonides on Parshat Mikeitz.

Community News and Events

We wish a refua shelaima to our President, Richard McBee, who is recovering from surgery.

Get excited for our 7th Night of Chanukah Party on Monday, December 22. Kids activities will be from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, and will include cookie decorating and a dreidel spinning contest. The adult party is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, featuring music, beverages, franks in blankets, latkes, sufganiyot, as well as a dreidel spinning contest (regular and upside-down.) Don't forget to BYOD (bring your own dreidel.)

Shacharit Chanukah is at 6:20 AM and Chanukah Rosh Chodesh (Monday and Tuesday) will be at 6:15 AM. Please make every effort to attend and support our morning minyan.

Please note that both Foundations and Thought of Maimonides classes will not meet the next two weeks due to the upcoming federal holidays. The normal schedule resumes again on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.


 
Shabbat Times
Candlelighting before 4:12 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:15 PM
Repeat Shema After 5:22 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Shema Before 9:35 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 4:00 PM
Seudah Shelishit 4:20 PM
Maariv 5:13 PM
Musical Havdala 5:22 PM
Please see the shul calendar for davening times throughout the week.













 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes and Events
Chanukah Party: 12/22
Foundations: 1/7
Thought of Maimonides: 1/7

 

 

Weekly Update - Vayeshev 5775

12/11/2014 10:31:44 PM

Dec11

Shabbat Info

A Meat Kiddush has been sponsored by:
Jillian and Gabriel Kaplan
in celebration of their wedding last month.

Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

At Seudah Shelishit, Rabbi Bellino will present Maimonides on Parshat Vayeshev.

Community News and Events

We wish blessings of consolation to Ashira Lubkin & Alan Feder, on the passing of Alan's grandmother, Terry Zeman, as well as the passing of Alan's grandfather, Martin Zeman.

On Monday, we held the first class of the Monday Night Lecture Series, "Beyond the Bechor: Jewish Estate Planning Concerns" with our very own Cori A. Robinson, Esq. Thanks to the 30 members of our community who attended.

This Wednesday, the Foundations Classes begin at 6:30 PM with a half hour of Hebrew Reading, and continue for an hour at 7:00 PM.

Rabbi Bellino's class on the Thoughts of Maimonides will meet this Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Find handouts and more information here.

Stay tuned for more information early next week about our Chanukah Party, on December 22 at 7:30 PM.



 
Shabbat Times
Candlelighting before 4:10 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:15 PM
Repeat Shema After 5:19 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Shema Before 9:31 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 3:55 PM
Seudah Shelishit 4:15 PM
Maariv 5:10 PM
Musical Havdala 5:19 PM
Please see the shul calendar for davening times throughout the week.













 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes and Events
Thought of Maimonides: 12/17
Foundations: 12/17
Chanukah Party: 12/22

 

 

Weekly Update - Vayishlach 5775

12/04/2014 11:52:45 PM

Dec4

New look this week! We're introducing a new email template for Shabbat announcements.
Shabbat Times
Candlelighting before 4:10 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:15 PM
Repeat Shma After 5:19 PM
Shacharit 9:00 AM
Sermon 10:30 AM
Mincha 3:55 PM
Maariv 5:10 PM
Musical Havdalah 5:19 PM
Please see the Shul Calendar for davening times throughout the week.

Shabbat Info

A Meat Kiddush has been sponsored by:
Myrna Beth Hurwitz
in memory of her parents Ruth and Bernard Hurwitz.
 
Immediately following Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Community News and Events

Beyond the Bechor: Jewish Estate Planning Concerns with Cori A. Robinson, Esq. this upcoming Monday, December 8. This class is the first installment of the Monday Night Lecture Series, exploring the halachic, religious and ethical concerns one faces when considering his/her estate plan. Pizza and beer will be served, RSVP now!

Upcoming Classes and Events
Beyond the Bechor: 12/8
Thought of Maimonides: 12/10
Foundations of Judaism: 12/10

Thought of Maimonides: Rabbi Bellino is teaching a weekly class focusing on the Thought of Rabbi Moses Maimonides on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:15 PM. Find handouts and more information here.
 
 

About Us

For generations, the Sixth Street Community Synagogue has been a hub of intellectual, religious and social activity. Today, our Modern Orthodox congregation remains a resource for Jews from around the world and around the corner.

Growth - Bringing so many people together requires administrative sensibility and sensitivity. Toward that end, 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.

For information about joining our community, please visit www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org.

Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sixthstreetcommunitysynagogue.

Vayera 5775

11/07/2014 09:05:19 AM

Nov7

Shabbat Vayera Services
 
 
Friday, November 7 
Shacharit: 6:30 AM
Candles before: 4:27 PM
Mincha/Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat: 4:30 PM
Repeat the Shema after: 5:35 PM


Saturday, November 8
Shacharit: 9:00 AM
Shema Before: 9:07 AM
 
A Kugel (2 types), Cholent (3 types), and Cake (several)
Kiddush has been sponsored by:
 
Bracha & Mendel Kaplan
in celebration of their 23rd wedding anniversary
and Bracha's graduation from Court Stenography School.
 
Shelly & Elie Yudewitz
in celebration of their 6th wedding anniversary
and the birth of their daughter Liat Yaira.
Immediately following Kiddush,
Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

Mincha: 4:10 PM
 
At Seudah Shelishit, Rabbi Bellino will present
Maimonides on Parshat Vayera.

 

Maariv: 5:23 PM
Musical Havdala: 5:35 PM
 
 
 

 
Weekday Services
 

Shacharit Services 

Sunday: 7:30 AM 

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM

 

Evening Mincha/Maariv Services on 6th Street 

Sunday-Thursday: 4:40 PM

 
 
 
 

 
 
Community News 

    

ShulCloud - Over the course of the next week, our shul will be migrating onto a new website and shul management system called ShulCloud. You should receive a login next week -- we ask for your help and patience in getting accounts set up and correcting any errors our database may have. 

 

 

Shabbat Scholar Series: November 14-15

Rabbi Dr. Lawrence J. Kaplan:  

Maimonides Today

Please join us on Parshat Chayei Sarah (November 14-15) as we welcome our first Shabbat Scholar. Rabbi Dr.  Lawrence J. Kaplan is a Professor of Rabbinics and Jewish Philosophy at McGill University in Montreal. This Shabbaton includes Kabbalat Shabbat at 4:25 PM, a Friday night dinner at 5:30 PM ($35 and RSVP required), a lecture at 7:00 PM (free to attend), Shabbat morning sermon, and study at Seudah Shelishit.

 

Friday Night

Dinner in the Social Hall at 5:30 PM

"The Purpose of the Guide of the Perplexed:
God's Wisdom in Torah and Nature" at 7:00 PM

 

Shabbat Morning Sermon

"The Wooing of Rebecca: Test of Character or Auspicious Omen?"

 

Shabbat Afternoon Seudah Shelishit

"Was Maimonides a Pluralist?"
 

RSVP for dinner here by ASAP.

  
 

 

RSVP today. Click here

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Thank you to all those of you who pledged toward the Kol Nidre Appeal. If you have not yet made payment, please do so.


Please support our minyanim, especially the early evening Mincha/Maariv service (called this week for 4:40 PM).  


The Foundations Classes will meet this Wednesday night. The Wednesday Maimonides class will begin in a few weeks.

 
Kiddush is an important factor in  growing and sustaining the vitality of our community. We need sponsors, volunteers, and suggestions as to how Kiddush may be improved. For more information email rabbi@sixthstreetsynagogue.org
 

Growth - Bringing so many people together requires administrative sensibility and sensitivity. Toward that end, we encourage your participation and insight. Feedback to Elie Yudeitz, Rabbi Bellino or the Shul Office would be most appreciated. Please contact us with any suggestions and/or concerns, or most importantly, to volunteer.  

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Noach 5775

11/05/2014 10:39:04 AM

Nov5

Shabbat Noach Services
 
 
Friday, October 24 (Rosh Chodesh)
Shacharit: 6:15 AM
Candles before: 5:45 PM 
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:45 PM
Repeat the Shema after: 6:52 PM


Saturday, October 25 (Rosh Chodesh) 
Shacharit: 9:00 AM
Shema Before: 9:58 AM 

 

OktoberKe$ht Kiddush  
has been sponsored by  
The Bellino Family 
in celebration of
Ke$het's 4th birthday.
 
Immediately following Kiddush,
Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.
 
Mincha: 5:30 PM
 
 Seudah Shelishit has been sponsored by 
Benay Reininger and Roslyn Blatt
in observance of the yahrezeit of their father,
Moshe Yitzchak Edelstein.

At Seudah Shelishit, Rabbi Bellino will present 
Maimonides on Parshat Noach.

 

Maariv: 6:40 PM
Musical Havdala: 6:52 PM
 
 
 

 
Weekday Services
 

Shacharit Services 

Sunday: 7:30 AM 

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM

 

Evening Mincha/Maariv Services on 6th Street 

Sunday-Thursday: 5:45 PM

 
 
 
 
 
 
Community News 
 
Mazal Tov to our Simchat Torah honorees, Shimmy Rapps and Elie Yudewitz. 

Mazal Tov to our friends Jen Bernstein & Geoffrey Platt upon their engagement. 

Mazal Tov to downtown alumni (now living in Israel) Naomi Klein & Ariel Zellman upon the birth of a son.  
 


 

Please join us on Parshat Chayei Sarah (November 14-15) as we welcome Rabbi/Dr. Larry Kaplan as our first Shabbat Scholar. This will include a Friday night dinner and lecture ($35.00 and RSVP required), Shabbat morning sermon, and study at Seudah Shelishit. Please reply with your RSVP.   

 

 
We are grateful to Elie Yudewitz, Eli Szus, Alan Feder, and Rabbi Bellino who have divided up this week's Torah reading in Mendel's absence.  If you would like to read Torah, or learn how to read Torah, please contact Elie Yudewitz.


Thank you to all those of you who pledged toward the Kol Nidre Appeal. If you have not yet made payment, please do so.


Please support our minyanim, especially the early evening Mincha/Maariv service (called this week for 5:45 PM).  


The Foundations Classes will meet this Wednesday night. The Wednesday Maimonides class will begin in a few weeks. 

 
Kiddush is an important factor in  growing and sustaining the vitality of our community. We need sponsors, volunteers, and suggestions as to how Kiddush may be improved. For more information emailrabbi@sixthstreetsynagogue.org
 

Growth - Bringing so many people together requires administrative sensibility and sensitivity. Toward that end, we encourage your participation and insight. Feedback to Elie Yudeitz, Rabbi Bellino or theShul Office would be most appreciated. Please contact us with any suggestions and/or concerns, or most importantly, to volunteer.  


Lech Lecha 5775

11/05/2014 10:31:43 AM

Nov5

 
Friday, October 31
Shacharit: 6:30 AM
Candles before: 5:36 PM 
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 5:40 PM
Repeat the Shema after: 6:43 PM


Saturday, November 1 
Shacharit: 9:00 AM
Shema Before: 10:03 AM    
A cake and pumpkin cholent Kiddush
has been sponsored by the house.

This week's cocktail, the Ginger Snap,
has been sponsored by Jeremy Watman
in celebration of Annie Watman's 25th birthday.
 
Immediately following Kiddush,
Miriam Kaplan will teach her class on Tehillim.

Mincha: 5:20 PM
 
At Seudah Shelishit, Rabbi Bellino will present 
Maimonides on Parshat Lech Lecha.

 

Maariv: 6:31 PM
Musical Havdala: 6:43 PM
 
 
 
 
 
Weekday Services
 

Shacharit Services 

Sunday: 7:30 AM 

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM

 

Evening Mincha/Maariv Services on 6th Street 

Sunday-Thursday: 4:40 PM

 
 
 
 
 
 
Community News 
 
Fall Back! Please remember that this Saturday night (early Sunday morning) we Fall Back resume Standard Time. 

    

 

 

Shabbat Scholar Series:November 14-15

Rabbi Dr. Lawrence J. Kaplan:  

Maimonides Today
 

Please join us on Parshat Chayei Sarah (November 14-15) as we welcome our first Shabbat Scholar. Rabbi Dr.  Lawrence J. Kaplan is a Professor of Rabbinics and Jewish Philosophy at McGill University in Montreal. This Shabbaton includes Kabbalat Shabbat at 4:25 PM, a Friday night dinner at5:30 PM ($35 and RSVP required), a lecture at 7:00 PM (free to attend),Shabbat morning sermon, and study at Seudah Shelishit.

 

Friday Night

Dinner in the Social Hall at 5:30 PM

"The Purpose of the Guide of the Perplexed: 
God's Wisdom in Torah and Nature" at 7:00 PM

 

Shabbat Morning Sermon

"The Wooing of Rebecca: Test of Character or Auspicious Omen?"

 

Shabbat Afternoon Seudah Shelishit

"Was Maimonides a Pluralist?"
 

RSVP for dinner here by November 6th.

Make $35 dinner payments at  www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/donate  

RSVP today. Click here

.
 
Thank you to all those of you who pledged toward the Kol Nidre Appeal. If you have not yet made payment, please do so.


Please support our minyanim, especially the early evening Mincha/Maariv service (called this week for 4:40 PM).  


The Foundations Classes will meet this Wednesday night. TheWednesday Maimonides class will begin in a few weeks. 

 
Kiddush is an important factor in  growing and sustaining the vitality of our community. We need sponsors, volunteers, and suggestions as to how Kiddush may be improved. For more information emailrabbi@sixthstreetsynagogue.org
 

Growth - Bringing so many people together requires administrative sensibility and sensitivity. Toward that end, we encourage your participation and insight. Feedback to Elie Yudeitz, Rabbi Bellino or theShul Office would be most appreciated. Please contact us with any suggestions and/or concerns, or most importantly, to volunteer.  
 

 
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