We stand with Israel at this difficult time and pray for safety, healing, and peace.
We wish a Mazal Tov to our Simchat Torah Honorees:
David Hammer - Kol HaNearim
Amir Koren - Chattan Torah
Alan Feder - Chattan Beraishit
Elie Yudewitz - Maftir
We wish a Mazal Tov to our friend and teacher, Gilah Keltenik, on her recent engagement to Samuel Klein.
We are grateful to Shimmy Rapps, not only for his hard work this holiday season, but also for reading Torah this Shabbat.
Now that all the chagim are over, we look forward to a year of growth, happiness, and semachot. We are grateful to the many who helped us during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, and to all those who helped make and keep our Hakafot lively and spirited.
Autumn is here, and now Friday night davening is getting earlier. Please consider joining us for a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat. Expect snacks, drinks, and some Torah study.
Please continue to support our Kol Nidei Appeal. You may send checks to 325 East 6th Street, New York NY 10003, or pay online. If you have not yet paid for your membership or for your holiday seats, please do so ASAP. For more information, please contact our treasurer, Haim Shechtman, or Rabbi Bellino.
Kiddush. They're delicious and they enhances our community. The next available Kiddush for sponsorship is October 31, Parashat Vayeira. To plan a kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.
Classes
Wednesday Night classes will begin this Wednesday, October 14th.
FOUNDATIONS OF JUDAISM: A sensitive and sophisticated introduction to Judaism, intended for beginners, and focusing on many of the ritual, legal, and philosophical basics of our faith. Classes are taught by Rabbis Jason Herman, Yehuda Sarna, Joe Wolfson, and Gavriel Bellino. Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
THOUGHT OF NACHMANIDES: A weekly class focusing on the thought of Rabbi Moses ben Nachman. Rabbi Bellino will teach the more essential commentaries on that week’s parsha and will contextualize the Ramban’s remarks within the greater contexts of parshanut and philosophy. Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM.
MIRIAM KAPLAN ON TEHILLIM: After Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will continue presenting Tehillim (Psalms), offering both classical commentaries and her own unique approach. Shabbat, Following Kiddush.
JEWISH POETRY: Rabbi Bellino will present ancient, medieval, and early-modern religious poetry. Special attention will be paid the Biblibal, Talmudic, Midrashic, and often Kabbalist references contained therein. Shabbat, Seudah Shelishit.
Events
On Shabbat Lech Lecha (October 23-24) Wendy Amsellem of Drisha Institute will join us as a Shabbat Scholar. RSVP and pay for Friday night dinner by October 19, as well as review the schedule here. Our Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.
SAVE THE DATE!!! Our second Kiddush on a Tuesday will be November 10. Get ready for delectable herring, scotch, and seltzer. And most likely a lot of herring stories. Check out photos from last year here.
Downtown Community
We are thrilled that there are new Kosher options in our neighborhood.
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place.
Prime Sushi at the Promenade Sports Bar, 344 Third Avenue.
Please support all of our local Kosher restaurants.
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.
