We stand with Israel at this difficult time and pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us for our recitation of additional Psalms at all of our services.
Autumn is here, the clocks have been changed, and now Friday night davening is super early. Please help us make our minyan on time! Expect snacks, drinks, and some Torah study and song as your reward. This week we look forward to a short dvar Torah from Tali Zilberman Neuhaus.
Kiddush. They are delicious and they enhance our community. The next two weeks are available for kiddush sponsorship. To plan a kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.
Classes
Wednesday Night classes are now in session. Please join us this Wednesday, November 4th.
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. Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
This week: 6:30 PM - Hebrew Reading 7:00 PM - The Jewish Life Cycle
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
This week: Jacob's Ladder
MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE READER'S REPETITION OF THE SHACHARIT AMIDA: After Kiddush, Miriam Kaplan will discuss the structure of the reader's repetition of the Shacharit Amida, offering both classical and her own unique approach. Shabbat, Following Kiddush.
JEWISH POETIC LITURGY: 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
This week: Kol Mekadeish Shevii
Events
We look forward to the evening of November 19th, when we will host a round-table get-together featuring music by MUTTY & Friends! and words from Rav Judah Mischel.
The suggested donation is $18 and all proceeds will go to benefit Camp HASC. Keg and Kugel will be served! For more information or click here.
MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: Our first interactive talk of 5776 is Monday, November 15 with Dr. Elissa Sampson, titled "A History of the Sixth Street Synagogue." Come learn more about the shul from an esteemed Lower East Side urban geographer. Pizza and beer will be served! Find more details and RSVP by November 12 here.
The next Shabbat Scholar Shabbaton is December 4-5 and will feature Rav Yehuda Gilad, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa, rabbi of Kibbutz Lavi, and former politician. To RSVP for dinner, click here. These Shabbatonim are sponsored by a generous bequest made by Garry Roemer.
Our second Kiddush on a Tuesday has been moved back a couple months. Don't fret, it will still happen! 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.
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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