In these tragic and scary times we stand with all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism, at home, in Israel, and abroad. We pray for safety, healing, and peace.
We wish a continued Mazal Tov to Rhonda & David Malkin upon the birth, brit, and naming of their son Ian Rolly (אילן רפאל).
We wish a Mazal Tov to Pnina & Dr. William Silver upon the birth of a granddaughter to their daughter, Yael, and son-in-law, Cory Baker.
This month we request that you renew your annual commitment to the synagogue by way of membership. We hope that there is a plan that works for you.
| Level |
After June 26 |
Before June 26 |
| Family |
$900 |
$800 |
| Individual |
$500 |
$450 |
| Associate |
$300 |
$300 |
| Student |
$150 |
$150 |
Should you prefer, membership payments may be made in installments. This is easily set up through our website (sixthstreetsynagogue.org). Payment may be made on the site, or by mailing a check to 325 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003). Should you have any questions, please contact our treasurer, Alan Schwartz, or our Rabbi. We invite all members in good standing to attend our annual membership meeting and election of officers, which will be held in the synagogue on June 26th, 2017.
This month, we welcome Yachad, an organization dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities. Yachad will use our space to run a self-advocacy group for its members.
We are expanding our library and are looking for sponsors to help us buy volumes of the new Artscroll Midrash Rabbah. Sponsorships are $54 a volume. If you are interested, please contact the synagogue office or Rabbi Bellino. Be sure to include your dedication information.
Help us hire the perfect youth leader to run a Bi-weekly (every other) Shabbat morning program for children ages 2-5. This is a paid position; experience with children/education is a plus. This is a unique leadership opportunity to create, develop, and maintain a children's program through working with community leadership. Please email us any recommendations.
Please continue to assist our weekday morning Minyan. Consider increasing your commitment to community and synagogue by attending.
Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or to co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our Shabbat Shabeer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino. The next available Kiddush for sponsorship is July 1st (Chukat).
Classes (will meet this week)
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.
SUFI JEWS: JUDAISM’S ENCOUNTER WITH ISLAMIC MYSTICISM: Approximately 400 years after the birth of Islam, some Jewish sages recommended Sufic ritual and thought. Rabbi Bellino will present the Medieval sages, Bahye Ibn Paquda and Abraham son of Maimonides, as well as Jewish-Sufic material from 16th Century Safed Pietism and Hassidut. Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
AVOT D'RABI NATAN: Rabbi Bellino will present the midrashic explanation and elaboration upon Pirkei Avot. Shabbat, One Hour before Mincha
Events
June 11 - BOOK TALK: The Illustrated Pirkei Avot
Join us as we study and celebrate The Illustrated Pirkei Avot, A Graphic Novel of Jewish Ethics, the thoughtful and beautiful contribution of talented artist and scholar, Jessica Tamar Deutsch. Please tell us that you will attend by RSVPing here.
June 16-17 - SHABBAT SCHOLAR: Professor Samuel Fleischacker
Please join us as our own Dr. Samuel Fleischacker presents a series of thought-provoking talks over the course of Shabbat on Judaism and Humanism.
Speaking Schedule & Topics
Halacha and Humanism
Lecture: Friday Night - 7:45 PM
Holiness and Humanism
Sermon: Saturday Morning - 10:30 AM
Zionism and Humanism
Seuda Shelishit Discussion - 8:15 PM
SAVE THE DATES
June 11 - Jessica Tamar Deutsch Art/Book Event
June 16-17 - Shabbat with Professor Sam Fleischacker
June 17 - Father's Day Kiddush
June 21 - Early 20th Cent. German-Americans/Shul Tour & Lectures
June 26 - Membership Meeting
Downtown Community
We are thrilled to have Ilana Gadish as the Yoetzet Halacha for the downtown community. Yoetzet Ilana 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 the Va'ad's recent letter about her appointment.
There are several Kosher options in our neighborhood including:
Bagel Boss at 263 First Avenue
Murray's Falafel at 261 First Avenue
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place
The Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue
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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