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.
This past Sunday, we had the honor of hosting the Drisha Institute for Jewish Education for a day of Shiva Asar B'Tamuz programming. We are grateful to Rabbi David Silber and Rabbi Daniel Reifman for their presentations; to Neesa Berezin-Bahr for her work in organizing the program; and to everyone who joined us and participated.
Gold Leaf Campaign: In honor of our synagogue's 80th anniversary this year, we encourage community members to sponsor Gold Leafs on the Tree of Life outside of the Main Sanctuary doors. As a nod to the synagogue's traditional history, coupled with the recent revitalization, let's take this opportunity to commemorate the many happy events and milestones celebrated in our synagogue, such as Graduations, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Marriages, Birth of Children, or any other momentous event. Each leaf can have up to 4 lines. The cost for each leaf is $118. Please submit payments and text by August 30th so the plaques can be finalized before Rosh Hashanah. Submit text and payment on the donate page (use the charge type 'Gold Leaf Campaign'), and email Annie Watman a copy of your text (Annie.watman@gmail.com). Please join us in this campaign to celebrate the revitalization of our shul and the joy celebrated within these walls. Contact Annie Watman with any questions.
Community Security: We are actively working to enhance our sense of safety and security. We are grateful to Sara Liss and the larger security team for taking on this responsibility. To find out more and to become involved, please contact Sara at sarailiss@gmail.com or Jeremy Watman at jeremy.watman@gmail.com.
THIS MONDAY: My Body. Whose Decision? A Panel Discussion with JOFA - On Monday, July 29th, at 7:30 PM, we welcome JOFA, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, for a panel discussion of Jewish, legal, and medical perspectives on reproductive rights, featuring: Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Scholar in Residence and Director of Faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, Gail Katz, JOFA board member and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel of Danaher Corporation's Dental Platform, and Dr. Susan Lobel, founder of Metropolitan Reproductive Medicine, and moderated by Dr. Michal Raucher of Rutgers University Department of Jewish Studies. Please click here to register.
Membership Drive: Our new fiscal year began on June 1st, and so we once again encourage your membership - to ask that you formalize and renew your annual commitments to our synagogue.
| Membership Level |
Dues |
| Family (includes 2 RH/YK Tickets) |
$1000 |
| Individual (includes 1 RH/YK Ticket) |
$550 |
| Associate (for members of other synagogues) |
$300 |
| Student |
$150 |
- For Membership Renewal, please click here
- For New Members, please click here
You can also Venmo us @sixthstreetsynagogue, or mail a check to 325 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003. If you prefer, membership payments may be made in installments, which can be easily set up through our website. Should you have any questions, please contact our treasurer, Alan Schwartz, or our Rabbi.
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.
Torah Readers: We are looking for men who can prepare to read at Shabbat Mincha (and possibly at Shacharit during the week as well) throughout the year. A schedule of readers is being maintained. If you can commit to any dates, please contact Rabbi Bellino. We are also looking for women to prepare aliyot for a Women’s Torah Reading in the near future. Rabbi Bellino is happy to help anyone learn how to prepare a reading.
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 Shabbat Kiddush available to sponsor is August 24th (Shabbat Eikev).
Events
July 29th - My Body. Whose Decision? A Panel Discussion with JOFA
Please join us on July 29th, at 7:30 PM, as we welcome JOFA, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, for a panel discussion of Jewish, legal, and medical perspectives on reproductive rights. Please click here for more information and to register.
August 10-11 - Tisha B'Av
Join us in the evening of August 10th for the reading of Eicha followed on Sunday, August 11th, by a full day of Tisha B'Av related observance, including explanatory/participatory Kinnot, Midrash study, and a film screening. All are welcome to attend. Please visit the event page for more information and the schedule for Sunday.
SAVE THE DATES
July 29 - Jewish Perspectives on Reproductive Rights: A Panel Discussion w/JOFA
August 10-11 - Tisha b'Av
September 21 - First Night of Selichot
September 29-October 1 - Rosh Hashana
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.
RABBINIC STORY TELLING: A literary analysis of the stories told by the Rabbis of the Talmud. Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 PM.
AVOT: Rabbi Bellino will present the five chapters of Avot and Perek Kinyan HaTorah, starting after Passover. Shabbat afternoons, 1 hour before Mincha.
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
Mocha Burger at 496 Laguardia Place
Sushi Tokyo at 121 West 19th Street
Falafix at 96 Stanton Street
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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