In these tragic and scary times we stand with Israel and all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism. We pray for safety, healing, and peace. Please join us at all of our services for our recitations of additional Psalms.
We wish a Mazal Tov to Tziona Katz & Daniel Josephs on their wedding last Sunday.
We wish a Mazal Tov to the Lebewohl Family on last Friday's Pidyon of Henry Abraham (חיים אברהם) Lebewohl.
Friday night services are super early. (This week at 4:15 PM). Please help us to ensure that our service begins on time. Expect to be rewarded with snacks, drinks, as well as some Torah study and song. This week we look forward to the Torah of Bentzion Fishman.
This Tuesday is the Fast of Tevet, which commemorates the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II - an event that ultimately culminated in the destruction of Solomon's Temple and the conquest of the Kingdom of Judah. The fast begins at 5:49 AM and concludes at 5:10 PM (or 4:32 PM if you are not feeling 100%).
We had a wonderful time at last week's Chanukah Breakfast for children and their families. Check out the photos here.
We are excited to upgrade our Siddur collection with the addition of 150 Koren Siddurim. These prayer books are available for sponsorship at the reduced rate of $25 per book. As of Thursday evening 122 siddurim have been sponsored by 42 individuals and families. Please email Rabbi Bellino with your requests, dedications, and questions.
Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. Next week's Kiddush is available for sponsorship. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.
Classes
Wednesday Night classes continue this Wednesday, December 23rd.
FOUNDATIONS OF JUDAISM: A sensitive and sophisticated introduction to Judaism, intended for beginners, and focusing on many of the ritual, legal, linguistic, and philosophical basics of our faith. Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
6:30 PM - Hebrew Reading
7:00 PM - Jewish Prayer as well as a brief conversation on Christmas
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
Next week: Biblical Typology Part III
MIRIAM KAPLAN ON THE PRAYERS OF DAVID, SOLOMON, DANIEL, EZRA, and NEHEMIAH. 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
Events
MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES: Our second interactive talk of 5776 is this Monday, December 21, titled "KULANU: ALL OF US." Bonita Nathan Sussman will teach us about KULANU, a non-profit, 501©3 organization based in New York City. Kulanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) works around the world to support isolated, returning and emerging Jewish communities who wish to learn more about Judaism and (re)connect with the wider Jewish community. Pizza and beer will be served! Find more details and RSVP by December 20 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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