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.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Alexia Friend-Marks & Harris Marks upon the birth of a boy. There will be a Shalom Zachar following Friday night services.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Arezoo & Sam Jesselson upon the Pidyon of their son Nathaniel Liam.

We wish a Mazal Tov to Dr. Ziva Cooper upon her marriage to Prof. Sasha Straus.

Last Monday's Tu b'Shevat lecture was a great success. We are grateful to our education committee, to Ellen R. Cherrick for sponsoring the delicious Tu b'Shevat collation (in honor of the Tu B’Shvat birthdays of her brother, Rabbi Alfy Cherrick, and of her great-niece Baila Cherrick), to Annie Peck for leading the discussion, to Seth Siegel for sharing his expertise, and to 50+ people in attendance. 

Friday night services are super early. (This week at 4:55 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.

Our plentiful and delicious Kiddushes on Sixth Street greatly enhance our synagogue and community. To sponsor or co-sponsor a Friday night Kiddush, a Shabbat Kiddush, a Shabbocktail, our Shabbeer supply, or a Seudah Shelishit, contact Rabbi Bellino.

We are looking for additional support staff. Do you know someone with strong computer and organizational skills who can work 15-20 hours a week? Contact info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org.

Classes

Wednesday Night classes will meet again this Wednesday, February 3rd.

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: Shabbat - Overview of Prohibitions

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: Civil Law

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. This week: Chai Hashem

Events

CholentFest 2016 will be held on February 20th during our Shabbat Kiddush. Challenge last year's winner of the CholentFest Eydel Ladle to claim the ladle and the respect of your peers! To register as a chef and to learn about preparation info, please email Eli Szus by February 12. Please see our website for more information. This is NOT a cholent eating contest.

One People: A Film Series in Three Parts. We are excited to screen three films that focus on the diversity, challenges, and resilience of our people. Part I is February 22nd at 7:00 PM and will screen "Punk Jews" and include a Q & A with Yitzchak Schonfeld, disorganizer of Chulent. Pizza and beer will be served. For more information or to RSVP click here. (Parts II & III will be held on March 28th and April 11th respectively.) 

Please join us on Shabbat Vayakhel (Shekalim), March 4-5 as we welcome our next Shabbat Scholar, Rabbi Dov Linzer, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School. There will be a dinner in the Social Hall on Friday night (RSVP and payment required by February 29), as well as lectures and learning with Rabbi Linzer throughout Shabbat. See the schedule and specific details 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.