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 Liz & Alexander Taub on the birth of their daughter, Keira Pearl (יקירה רות).
We wish a Mazal Tov to Drs. Aleza Androna & David Stromberg on their upcoming wedding.
This Shabbat we are proud to welcome Drs. Tammy Jacobowitz and Ronnie Perelis as our surprise Shabbat scholars. Tammy is a member of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America faculty and a Judaic Studies teacher at SAR High School. Ronnie is a Professor of Sephardic Studies at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies of Yeshiva University. Tammy will deliver the sermon, "With Eyes on God" and Ronnie will teach "A Tale of Two Doves: Love and Longing in Al-Andalus" during Seuda Shelishit.
We are grateful to Eli Szus who will read his Bar Mitzva Parsha this Shabbat.
Friday night services are super early. (This week at 4:20 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 Dr. Ronnie Perelis.
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 131 siddurim have been sponsored by 44 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. January 9th is the next Kiddush 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 will resume Wednesday, January 6th.
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
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 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
Join us for a special Tu B'Shvat edition of our Monday Night Lecture Series. Seth M. Siegel will discuss his New York Times bestselling book, Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World, followed by a book signing and Tu B'Shvat snacks. Let There Be Water provides a model for solving worldwide water problems, showing how Israel managed to turn water from a burden to an opportunity and became an example for other countries to follow.
This event costs $20, and includes a copy of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World. RSVP and pay by January 22nd.
CholentFest 2016 is on February 6th. Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers. Taste all them all. To register as a chef and to learn preparation info, please contact Eli Szus. This is not a cholent eating contest.
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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