Announcements

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.

Thank you to all of you who responded with offers to assist us with Kiddush sponsorship. Our Kiddushes on Sixth Street - always plentiful and delicious - greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our beer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, January 19th.

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. This week: Kashrut.

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: War with Amalek,

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 on January 25 at 7:00 PM. 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 has a new date, now on February 20th. Taking place during Shabbat Kiddush, challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! You can also attend and taste them all. To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by February 12. Check out the event on the website as well: http://www.sixthstreetsynagogue.org/event/cholentfest_3.html

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.