| Candle Lighting: |
7:05 PM |
| Evening Shema After: |
8:05 PM |
| Morning Shema Before: |
9:46 AM |
| Morning Amida Before: |
10:50 AM |
| Mincha After: |
1:31 PM |
| Sunset: |
7:24 PM |
| Havdala: |
8:05 PM |
The unfolding health crisis has caused many much concern and a sense of confusion, experiences undoubtedly exacerbated by our being separated from each other and our synagogue. We pray for swift resolution and healing.
All services and classes at Sixth Street Community Synagogue are suspended. The building is closed.
Thank you for partnering with us as we diligently follow the advice of our medical professionals and the laws of our officials, as we demonstrate to God that we value life above all.
Despite this social distancing, it is our intention to replicate as much of the Sixth Street experience as possible. It is very important to me that we look after each other and continue to maintain and even build our community, remotely. This means calling each other, reaching out on social media, and making sure that our friends and neighbors are adequately supported. Please email us if you need any contact information or if you can think of anyone that might require attention.
Please consider joining our Pre-Shabbat Lechaim at 6:00 PM on Friday.
https://zoom.us/j/552878301
Or dial in: 1-929-436-2866
News
We are saddened by the passing of Sandy Furst, beloved mother of our member, Donny Furst. Although shiva must be observed privately, blessings of consolation may be sent here.
2019 Tax Letter: You may have received a tax letter from us listing all of your 2019 tax-deductible contributions to the synagogue. If you have any questions about the statement, or feel that some contributions were not listed, please contact us at 212-473-3665, or email us.
Are you using your Custom Sixth Street Zoom Backgrounds? Click here and download the images, and adjust your virtual background on the Zoom app. These Sixth Street backgrounds will let your friends and family know where you proudly daven, study, and eat mini-hot-dogs. May we all return soon in good health.
Passover
Passover is next week. For more information click the following links:
- Passover Charity - In keeping with the spirit of empathy that Passover engenders, we prepare for Passover by assisting others in their preparation. Unfortunately, Passover will most likely look different this year. As we "socially distance" we must pay careful attention to simultaneously support those in need, especially within our own community. To donate, please visit the Passover Charity page.
- Passover Preparation - The preparation page is very much in process, but for now contains links to a list of products that do not require special Passover supervision. There will be several Zoom classes devoted to Passover preparation. As always, we will be sure to apply Halacha authentically, but also with some flexibility in light of our current predicament. Please visit the Passover Preparation page for more information.
- Sell Your Hametz - Rabbi Bellino is happy to sell your Chametz for you.This year though, he will not be accepting forms in person. Instead, he has created a digital form which will work as your authorization for the sale of your Hametz. Please click here for the form.
- Passover Seder Resources
Classes
Our classes are being held on Zoom. For those of you who do not know, Zoom is a remote conferencing service that facilitates meetings online, by video and by phone. A useful instructional video may be found here. We strongly encourage you to download the free app to your phones and/or computers and then click the meeting links that we provide. If you do not have the technology to participate over the Internet, you may simply dial in. We will provide the links and numbers in a separate email as well as PDFs of any relevant class material. To access a schedule of upcoming classes, class materials, and zoom links, click here.
THE HAGGADAH: Join Rabbi Bellino as he presents the basics of Seder ritual and liturgy. Bring your own wine. Sunday, April 5th at 7:00 PM.
https://zoom.us/j/750041172
Or dial in: 1-929-436-2866
JEWISH ARTS SALON - ARTISTS' BEIT MIDRASH: Pardes is the Talmudic story of the search for mystical revelation. We will explore these Talmudic tales, mystical literature (Hekhalot) and other narratives of Divine encounters. Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM. Will resume after Passover.
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. Will resume after Passover.
PIRKEI AVOT - A MISHNAH A DAY: Rabbi Bellino will teach one Mishna of Pirkei Avot for approximately 15 minutes, 6 days a week, at 7:00 PM. Starting Soon.
Downtown Community
We are thrilled to have Shifra Friedman as the Yoetzet Halacha for the downtown community. Yoetzet Shifra is available to answer questions related to Toharat HaMishpacha and may be reached by phone at (646) 598-1080 and by email. Click here to read our recent e-mail about her appointment.
There are several Kosher options in our neighborhood including:
Bagel Boss at 263 First Avenue
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place
Sushi Tokyo at 121 West 19th Street
We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network 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.
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