Announcements

We are grateful to Elie Yudewitz who will read Parashat Behaalotekha this Shabbat, the 21st anniversary of his Bar Mitzva. We are saddened by the loss of Rochelle Shoretz, daughter of Morris Shoretz and Sherry Tenenbaum, step-daughter of Jeffrey Tenenbaum and Carol Ann Shoretz, sister of Dr. Dalia Nagel, Michael Shoretz, and Lilly Shoretz, mother of Shlomo and Dovid Mirsky, and founder of Sharsheret. Contributions in memory of Rochelle can be sent to Sharsheret, 1086 Teaneck Road, Suite 2G, Teaneck, NJ, 07666 or online at sharsheret.org. To read about her story and tremendous contribution, click here. We wish a Refua Shelaima to our friend, Moshe Grun, Moshe Shlomo ben Sara Tova, who is in critical condition. Rabbi Bellino's class in Avot d'Rabbi Natan continues. This text is a commentary and elaboration on Pirkei Avot that was compiled during the Geonic Period. This late Midrash provides explanations of most of the aphorisms of Avot, as well as hagiographic on the lives of many of the sages quoted. Class meets on Shabbat, one hour before Mincha. All source sheets (including Rabbi Bellino's notes) may be downloaded here.

We ask that you remember to pay for your Shavuot Aliya and Yizkor commitments. You may do so here.

This year's Annual Dinner will be held on Monday June 22nd, at The Brotherhood Synagogue. Our fundraising dinners are delicious, fun, and significant and successful efforts. Please RSVP here. Be sure to specify the number in your party and any dietary accommodations that you might require. If you cannot attend, please consider donating toward this effort. Our Synagogue is experiencing wondrous growth and renewed vitality. Join us as we celebrate our progress and help us secure financial support for continued success. To see photos from last year's Dinner, click here.

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. 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 Facebook for more information.

On June 20th, the Shabbat before Fathers' Day, for our Annual Fathers' Day Kiddush! For $54 you can be named as a contributor, and everyone is welcome to attend. The names of your sons, fathers, grandfathers, teachers, or virtually anyone you choose, will be listed. You may list as many people as you wish. This list will be read aloud in synagogue, as well as distributed at the Kiddush. Email info@sixthstreetsynagogue.com for more information, and click here to make a payment. Click here to see last year's listing.

Foundations will meet on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM for Hebrew reading and continue at 7:00 PM. Thought of Maimonides will meet at 8:00 PM. Course materials may be downloaded from our website.