In these tragic and scary times we stand with all those victimized by senseless hatred and fanaticism, at home, in Israel, and abroad. We pray for safety, healing, and peace.
We wish a Mazal Tov to Dr. Ashira Lubkin & Alan Feder on the birth and naming of their daughter, Sarit Aviva.
We wish a Mazal Tov to Annie & Jeremy Watman on the birth this week of a boy.
We are saddened by the loss of our long-time congregant Henry Shelly Shapiro this past week. Shelly was buried in Beit Shemesh, next to his sister.
We wish a very happy 80th birthday to our friend Dr. Elliot Levitch.
We are grateful to Annie & Jeremy Watman as well as to Rabbi Bellino for last Sunday's Kids's Pesach Prep and Matzah Bake.
Passover Charity: In keeping with the spirit of empathy that Passover engenders, we prepare for Passover by assisting others in their preparation. This year, Rabbi Bellino will disburse charity funds to those living in downtown who require assistance and will also support the important efforts of the Masbia Soup Kitchen Network. You may make a donation here, or Venmo us @sixthstreetsynagogue (be sure to specify Passover Charity!). Of course, you may also bring in a check (made out to Sixth Street Community Synagogue Rabbi's Discretionary), or cash before Passover.
Sell Your Chametz: You can still sell your Chametz with Rabbi Bellino until 9:00 AM Friday morning. Please do so here. Do not pay him. Support his charitable efforts (see above).
Sixth Street Parents Committee: Our Sixth Street parents committee is planning a number of events for our youngest members and the larger community, and we want you to know about them! The Sixth Street Parents Google group is where events are publicized, meetings are called, and babysitters' contacts are shared. If you'd like to be added to the group, please email Jeremy.
Please continue to assist our weekday morning Minyan. Consider increasing your commitment to community and synagogue by attending.
Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or to co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our Shabbat Shabeer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino. The next available Shabbat Kiddush for sponsorship is May 25th (Shabbat Behar).
Events
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May 11th - Mother's Day Kiddush
On Shabbat Kedoshim, May 11th, we will hold our Annual Mother's Day Kiddush! For $54 you can be named as a contributor, and everyone is welcome to attend. The names of your daughters, mothers, grandmothers, teachers, or virtually anyone you choose, will be listed. Please visit the event page to be a sponsor.
May 23rd- Lager Ba'Omer VI: Beer fest + Lag BaOmer = Lager BaOmer at Sixth Street Synagogue. The sixth annual event will be a fun time for all craft beer enthusiasts and students of Beer Yochai.
SAVE THE DATES
May 11 - Mothers' Day Kiddush
May 23 - Lager Ba'Omer
Classes
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 (will resume after Passover).
RABBINIC STORY TELLING: A literary analysis of the stories told by the Rabbis of the Talmud. Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM (will resume after Passover).
SHACHARIT: Miriam Kaplan on Shacharit, the daily morning prayer. Shabbat, following Kiddush (will resume after Passover).
Downtown Community
We are thrilled to have Shifra Friedman as the Yoetzet Halacha for the downtown community. Yoetzet Shifra is available to answer questions related to Toharat HaMishpacha and may be reached by phone at (646) 598-1080 and by email. Click here to read our recent e-mail about her appointment.
There are several Kosher options in our neighborhood including:
Bagel Boss at 263 First Avenue
Hummus Vish at 59 East 8th Street
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place
Sushi Tokyo at 121 West 19th Street
Falafix at 96 Stanton
We are proud to be a member synagogue of The Downtown Va'ad, an Orthodox rabbinic network 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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