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 are saddened by the recent passing of our friend Asher Rosanetz.
We mourn the loss of Alan Sprenger, beloved husband of Shirley Sprenger.
THIS SUNDAY, December 10th, from 3-5 PM, we will be hosting our annual Children’s Chanukah Party. Join us in our social hall for bouncy house fun, arts and crafts, and a holiday sing-along led by Rabbi Bellino. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend - and please bring your friends! If you are coming, please go to the event page to register so we know how many to expect.
During this happy time of year, we will be supporting those less fortunate than us through a sock drive for Knock Knock Give a Sock. Please bring new adult or children’s socks with you to the Chanukah party, or to shul on Shabbat in the coming weeks.
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. We are grateful to Elie Yudewitz who read last week, and to David Waxman who will read this week. The next available Mincha leining is on December 16th (the afternoon reading is Vayigash). We are looking for women to prepare aliyot for a Women’s Torah Reading in the near future. Rabbi Bellino is happy to help anyone learn how to read torah to prepare a reading.
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 December 23rd (Shabbat Vayigash).
Events
Come celebrate Chanukah with our Kommunity Kinderlach! Our annual children’s Chanukah party will take place on Sunday, December 10th (from 3:00-5-00 PM) and will be filled with activities, crafts, music and food! Please go to the event page to register.
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.
PIRQEI D'RABBI ELIEZER: Rabbi Bellino will present the often strange, occasionally esoteric, and rather entertaining, late (most likely) Palestinian Midrash. Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM.
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush.
Save The Dates
December 10th - Children's Chanukah Party
February 3rd - CholentFest V
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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