Announcements

Pesach is less than 3 weeks away. Power of Attorney forms for the sale of Chametz may be found here. Although there is a widespread custom to pay the rabbi who facilitates the sale ofchametz, Rabbi Bellino urges that you not do so. Instead, please feel free (but not obligated) to contribute to his Discretionary Fund. The most convenient way to do so is online. Be sure to specify that this is a Pesach donation to the Discretionary Fund.

We are happy to announce that we have a newly created Ner Tamid installed in our Beit Midrash. This brass and copper artwork by renown Judaica artist and sculptor, David Klass (synagogueart.com), was crafted specifically to be hung over our ark to allow the carved 10 Commandments to be better seen. It replaces the previous Ner Tamid whose size unfortunately was a hazard for individuals taking the Torah out of the ark.

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 Jewish community. For more information or to learn about Downtown happenings and collaborative efforts, follow the Va'ad on Facebook.

Pesach Preparation Made Simple: This Sunday night at 6:00 PM, Rabbi Bellino will prepare us for Passover by teaching cleaning, kashering, shopping, and Seder basics over pizza and beer. Please RSVP.

We invite you to a Kiddush this Shabbat HaGadol in memory of the 146 victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. This tragedy occurred March 25, 1911 at 29 Washington Place and Greene Street, one block from Washington Square Park. The 123 women and 23 men were almost all recent Jewish and Italian immigrants. As a result of this tragedy there was immediate reform of the NYS labor, child labor and fire safety laws. We appreciate your participation in attendance and contribution.

Yom HaShoah Tour: Join Sixth Street members and friends on a tour led by fellow member, Jeff Katz of the Museum of Jewish Heritage's core exhibit, "A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM sharp. Jeff has been a museum gallery educator since he retired as an administrator and adjunct professor from Manhattan College three years ago. RSVP by April 13!

Foundations will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and 7:00 PM to study the laws and thought of Passover. Thought of Maimonides will meet this Wednesday at 8:00 PM and will continue Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.