News and Updates from the Community

We are saddened to inform you of the passing
of Douglas Canfield (משה בן שמעון הכהן),
father of Kenny and Jeff Canfield,
brother of Leslie Perlman,
and husband of Jana Kolpen.

A private funeral will be held on Sunday morning.

Shiva will begin...Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing
of our friend, Joshua Siderowitz.

The funeral will be held tomorrow - May 9th -
at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
(630 Amsterdam Avenue) at Noon.

Interment will follow at Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens.

May...Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Dr. Elliott Moskowitz,
father of our member, Jon Moskowitz.

The funeral will be held on Thursday (March 28)
at Riverside Memorial Chapel
(180 West 76th Street) at 11:00 AM.

May Jon be consoled
amongst...Read more...

This Sunday morning (March 24th), we will be host our annual Kids' Purim Party from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Join us in our social hall for fun, arts and crafts, and song. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend-and please bring your friends! If you are...Read more...

Dear Friends,

Purim begins March 23rd. (That's next Saturday night!) Shabbat will conclude at 7:53 PM. We will gather for Maariv at 8:30...Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Joseph Stobezki
beloved father of our member, Jon Stobezki.

A graveside funeral will take place
tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:30 AM
at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries in Paramus, NJ.Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Edward Baruch Koren
brother of our friend, Amir Koren.

The funeral was held today in Israel.

Shiva will be held at Amir and Cathy's home
at 5 West 8th Street, Apartment 304,
from 6-9 PM thru Thursday...Read more...

There will be a vigil and rally for Israel this evening at 5:00 PM (“Doors open at 4:30pm) at DAG-HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA Enter on 2nd Avenue and 47th Street. The event will include remarks by community leaders and moments for prayer and solidarity.  

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We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Yaakov Koren
brother of our friend, Amir Koren.

The funeral will be held tomorrow in Caesaria.

Amir will be available for consolation visits at his home,
5 West 8th Street, Apartment 304
Monday thru...Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing
of our beloved and longtime member,
Barnet Liberman
אברהם דוב בן משה
husband of Phylis,
and father of Ava, Zoe, Stella, Leah, & Aaron.

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Lester Klaus
brother of our member, Arthur Klaus.

The Funeral was held today.

Arthur is sitting shiva at his brother’s home
(260 Central Ave Lawrence, NY)
until Thursday evening.

On Friday, Arthur...Read more...

Dear Friends,

Purim begins TOMORROW NIGHT, March 6th. We will gather for Maariv at 6:15 PM and then read the Megillah at 6:30 PM.

If you are unable to attend, consider joining us over Zoom. Click Esther After Dark and then enter the password:...Read more...

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of
Paul Friedman
brother of our member, Dana Friedman.

Private Shiva will begin tomorrow in Teaneck, NJ,
but Dana will accept shiva visits
on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
(7-9 PM) in...Read more...

This Sunday we will host the Neusner Memorial Lecture, featuring Professor Susannah Heschel of Dartmouth College. Professor Heschel's lecture will begin at 4:00 PM and is entitled "White Jesus, Black Jesus, Christian Jesus, Jewish Jesus."...Read more...

Dear Sixth Streeters,

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah begins tonight! Please keep in mind that our parties and services tend to skew a bit early, with the celebration starting on Monday Afternoon. Please join us for any or all of the festivities! We know it's a lot.
 

Sunday, October 16th - Hoshana Rabba
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