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.
Shavuot
Shavuot immediately follows this Shabbat. Please join us!
We wish a Mazal Tov to Julia & Shlomi Salant upon the birth of a girl! Little Salant was born at 3:26 AM on June 9th and weighed in at 7.2 lb. Mother and daughter are well. Tegadluha l'Torah, l'Chuppah, ul'Maasim Tovim.
We are grateful to Ellen R. Cherrick for sponsoring our beautiful Shavuot Flowers in memory of her mother, Udy Katz Cherrick ז"ל, on her third Yahrezeit (9 Sivan), and in memory of her father, William Cherrick ז"ל, on his 23rd Yahretzeit (21 Sivan).
Shavuot Tisch: On Saturday night a light dairy dinner will begin at 9:30 PM. While we eat, Rabbi Bellino will teach Classical Approaches to Conversion in preparation for his talk at the 14th Street Y later that evening. The Tisch is free, but registration is required. Please RSVP here ASAP.
We are grateful to the following individuals and couples, our generous Sponsors of the Shavuot Tisch: Liav Abraham, Caroline Berti & Elliot Knapp, Ariel Feingold, Ira Orgel & Andy Gelfand, Jeffrey Katz, Daniella Krieger & Joseph Bedros, Cathy & Amir Koren, Suzanne & Andrew Obin, Alan Schwartz, Julia & Shlomi Salant, and Rebekah & Max Tokatiliar.
We are grateful to the Gasman Family for providing the delicious and plentiful Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream that we will be serving over the holiday. Be sure to visit the Ben & Jerry's location on Broadway and 104th Street.
Later Shavuot Night, at 11:00 PM, Rabbi Bellino will appear on a panel at the 14th Street Y. For more information, or to register for this event, click here.
Women's Wine, Cheese & Torah: Please join the women of Sixth Street from 4:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, June 12th. Bring your own wine/spirits and your thirst for a great time with friends and neighbors in the Social Hall.
News
We are on Summer Schedule. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat will be at 7:00 PM until September 16th. Join us for services and you shall be rewarded with food, drink, song, and words of Torah.
Join us after Shavuot on Shabbat afternoons as Rabbi Bellino presents the eight chapters of Avot d'Rabbi Natan. For source sheets and charts, click here.
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 for sponsorship is next week, July 16.
Classes
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: .
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: .
AVOT: After Shavuot, Rabbi Bellino will teach Avot d'Rabbi Natan for the duration of the summer. Shabbat afternoons, 1 hour before Mincha. This week: .
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: Shavuot Poetry.
Events
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We very much look forward to Shabbat Nasso (June 17-18) when we will welcome Rav Judah Mischel as our Shabbat Scholar. Reb Judah is the Program and Personnel Director of HASC, a Jewish camp for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Reb Judah will speak throughout Shabbat.
Click here for more information.
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Our Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd at the Brotherhood Synagogue. This essential fundraiser is always delicious and a great time. For more information click here.
Downtown Community
We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.
The Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue, is now completely Kosher. (Not just sushi). Please check them out ASAP.
The Falafel Shop at 127 Rivington Street (between Norfolk & Essex).
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.
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