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 Mazal Tov to Rebekah & Max Tokatlilar on the birth and naming of their son Sam (שמואל יצחק).
We wish a Mazal Tov to Rachel & Jordan Friedman on the birth and naming of their daughter Sophie (יקירה עדי).
We wish a Mazal Tov to Ke$het Bellino on her seventh birthday.
We wish a Mazal Tov to our Simchat Torah Honorees: Alan Schwartz (Hattan Torah) & Shimmy Rapps (Hattan Beraishit).
We thank all those who pledged for the Kol Nidrei Appeal and have fulfilled their committment. To make a payment, please go to our website or send a check to: 325 East 6th Street, NY, NY 10003.
Torah Readers: We are looking for men who can prepare to read at Shabbat Mincha (and possibly at Shacharit during the week as well) throughout the year. A schedule of readers is now being prepared. If you can commit to any dates, please contact Rabbi Bellino.
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 October 28th (Shabbat Lech Lecha).
Events
CANCER GENETICS & THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Please join us on Thursday October 26th, at 7:00 PM, as we join with Sharsheret (www.sharsheret.org) in hosting a panel discussion about cancer genetics and individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. The panel includes:
- Dr. Ken Offit, the Chief of Clinical Genetics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Melissa K. Rosen, Director of National Outreach for Sharsheret
- Dr. Jeremy Block, Co-Founder of Medaptive Health and Co-Investigator on the digital health population screening study (BFOR) at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Following the panel discussion, Dr. Offit will describe the BRCA Founder Outreach Registry (BFOR). Light Refreshments will be served. The event is free but please register on the event page if you plan to attend.
SHABBAT SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Please join us next week on Shabbat Lech Lecha (October 27-28) as we welcome our next Shabbat Scholar, Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, the co-founder and director of international relations for Roots/Shorashim/Judur, a joint Palestinian-Israeli grassroots peacemaking initiative dedicated to understanding, nonviolence, and transformation.
Speaking Schedule & Topics
"Unlikely Partners for Peace -
A Jewish Settler & A Palestinian Activist":
Shorashim/Judur/Roots Presentation
with Antwan Saca and Rav Hanan Schlesinger
Friday Night - 8:30 PM
Hassidic Texts of Passionate
Jewish Pluralism
Sermon: Saturday Morning - 10:30 AM
Q & A with Rav Hanan Schlesinger
Seuda Shelishit Discussion - 5:45 PM
There will a Friday night community dinner in the Social Hall. RSVP and payment are required by Tuesday, October 26th. Student: $18 | Dinner: $36 | Sponsor: $180
Please email info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org if you need financial assistance.
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.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Save The Dates
October 26 - Cancer Genetics and the Jewish Community - 7:00 PM
October 27-28 - Shabbat Scholar Rav Hanan Schlesinger
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
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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