We wish a Refua Shelaima to Gloria Karpas who is recovering from surgery.
Lager BaOmer was a great success last night, bringing together 150 people to taste delicious beer. Check out our Facebook album for photos of the event.
Remember that we are now in our Summer Schedule. Friday Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat will be held at 7:00 PM until the Shabbat following Labor Day. Additionally, Rabbi Bellino will teach his Shabbat Afternoon Avot classes one hour before Mincha.
This Shabbat, Rabbi Bellino will lead the first part of Kabbalat Shabbat with guitar. Please join us!
Save the Date!!! On Monday, June 22nd, we will hold our Annual Dinner at the Brotherhood Synagogue. Expect much more information shortly.
Israel Awareness Committee: A new committee, co-chaired by Jeff Katz and Annie Watman, has been created to strengthen our synagogue's identification with the State of Israel's culture, people, challenges, and history. There will be a bi-monthly Israel Awareness Reading Group, meeting for the first time toward the end of this month. The first book will be "Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel's Soul" by Daniel Gordis. To get involved, please email jeff.katz48@gmail.com.
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 Facebookfor more information.
Events
Shabbat Scholar in Residence, May 15-16: We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Simcha Krauss, presiding arbitrator of the International Beit Din, will join us next week as our third Shabbat Scholar of 5775. RSVP for the Friday night dinner by Monday, May 11, and see the schedule of events. Our Scholar in Residence Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.
Shavuot Women's Wine and Cheese Event: On the first day of Shavuot, Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM, there will be a Women's Wine and Cheese Event in the Social Hall. Bring your own wine/spirits and your thirst for a great time with friends and neighbors.
Classes
Foundations will meet on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonideswill meet at 8:00 PM. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.
Our historic and beautiful building, our thoughtful programming, and our welcoming atmosphere are possible only with the annual support of our community.
Thank you for sharing in our great legacy and for helping us to continue our impressive revitalization.
The Downtown Eruv
Our Eruv has dramatically improved our Shabbat experience and observance. It has helped our synagogues and institutions to build larger and more dedicated communities.
