Announcements

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

We wish a Mazal Tov to Vivian & Arthur Klaus upon the engagement of their son, Ryan, to Marlowe Dayon.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Rebekah & Max Tokatlilar upon their wedding this past Sunday.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Jessica & Eric Kivelevitz upon their wedding this past Sunday.

We wish a Mazal Tov to our teacher, Gilah Kletenik, upon her marriage to Samuel Klein, which also took place this past Sunday.

Friday night services are at 5:10 PM. Please help us to ensure that our service begins on time. Expect to be rewarded with snacks, drinks, as well as some Torah study and song.

CholentFest 2016 is here! During Shabbat Kiddush, a talented group of chefs will challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle, Rhonda Malkin, and People's Choice winner, Phyllis Liberman. Your role is to come taste all the delicious cholents. Please see our website for more information. This is NOT a cholent eating contest.

There are 33 days until Purim. Stay tuned.

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

The next available kiddush is March 19th.

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

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet this Wednesday, February 24th.

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

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

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

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

Events

Second Annual Trivia Night! See more information and register your teams by Thursday, February 25th here.

One People: A Film Series in Three Parts. We are excited to screen three films that focus on the diversity, challenges, and resilience of our people. Part I is this upcoming Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 PM and will screen "Punk Jews" including a Q & A with Yitzchak Schonfeld, disorganizer of Chulent. Pizza and beer will be served. The RSVP date has passed for Part I, however you should RSVP here for Part II (March 28th) and Part III (April 11th).

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

Downtown Community

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

Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.

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

The Falafel Shop at 127 Rivington.

Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.

We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network, founded by Rabbis Sarna & Bellino, intended to advance the welfare and flourishing of the Downtown community. Check out the Va'ad on Facebook for more information.

Feedback

We encourage your participation and insight. Feedback to Elie Yudewitz, Rabbi Bellino or the Shul Office would be most appreciated. Please contact us with any suggestions and/or concerns, or most importantly, to volunteer. You can also make suggestions here.