Shabbat Shalom Thursday, November 5, 2020/18 Heshvan 5781
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Rosh Hodesh Monday, November 16, 7 pm This year's Rosh Hodesh group offers women the opportunity to join together and celebrate the new moon and the new month. Join Rabbi Lisa Gelber for Giving Thanks and Finding Light in celebration of the new month of Kislev. RSVP HERE by Thursday, November 12, at 8 pm for Zoom link.
Services
Candle lighting - Friday, November 6, 4:28 pm Havdalah - Saturday, November 7, 5:27 pm Friday, November 6 5:15 pm Zoom Tot Shabbat 6:30 pm Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, November 7 9:30 am Zoom Shaharit Parashat Vayera 9:30 am Torah Tots We'll be talking about this week's Torah Portion: Vayera, when Sarah and Abraham named their baby Isaac. Children can bring something with their own name on it to share with everyone. 5:20 pm Zoom Havdalah Sunday, November 8 3:30 pm Zoom Kristallnacht Commemoration
Torah on Tuesday Join our thoughtful and inquisitive group to discuss the weekly parasha on Tuesday mornings. NEW THIS YEAR: In 5781, we will make use of The Heart of Torah, Rabbi Shai Held's Essays on the Weekly Torah portion.
This week we will look at Hayyei Sarah #1 - Isaac's Search. On the Akedah and Its Aftermath. Click for text: 40-41, 42
We continue to pray for those in need of healing of body, mind and spirit. Contact Rabbi Gelber at rabbigelber@habonim.net to add names to our new Misheberach list for 5781
High Holiday Appeal
Please Donate to the High Holiday Appeal Read the Appeal message here. We are halfway to our goal of $100,000. Your gift will help Habonim stay strong during these difficult times and plant the seeds for our future. Thank you for your contribution and to those who have already contributed.
For a FULL listing of events and services at Habonim this week and beyond, please follow the links in the buttons below.
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Adult Education
Kristallnacht Commemoration Sunday, November 8, 3:30 pm
Join Rabbi Gelber and Cantor Halev for a moving service to commemorate Kristallnacht, followed by an inspiring talk by Toby Levy, a Holocaust survivor, who came to this country as a child. Click here to register. Click here to join Zoom gathering. Appropriate for childen age 12 and older.
Families with Young Children
Friday, November 6, 5:15 - 5:45 pm Families with children 5 years old and younger: Come sing, dance, pray, and celebrate Shabbat together with your Congrgation Habonim friends! We encourage your child to have a shaker or other instrument to play along during our service. Click here to join Zoom gathering.
Young People
For High School Students Only:
Tuesday, November 10, 8-9:30 pm (EST) What’s Next? Justice, the Supreme Court, and the Election Special conversation for high school students with Slate Senior Editor and Hartman Senior Fellow Dahlia Lithwick, moderated by Justin Pines. Sponsored by the Shalom Hartman Institute / Hartman@Home. Register here for Zoom link.
Wednesday, November 11, 6:30 pm Habonim Teens Lomdim for 8th-12th Graders Public schools have the day off in honor of Veterans Day, so it's a great day to gather for Lomdim! Parents are invited as well.
When We Turned Within, Volume 2 features writing by 107 contributors from around the world - Rabbi Lisa Gelber and Malkie Grozalsky among them. Proceeds support UJA-Federation of New York’s COVID-19 relief work.
Community Events
Monday, November 9, 5 pm "The Swastika in American, Jewish, and Asian Cultures" Rabbi Gelber will be giving the opening prayer at this panel discussion of the meaning of the swastika in different historical and religious contexts. Click here to register.
Turkey Challenge The annual West Side Campaign Against Hunger drive to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need is underway. The goal of this year's Turkey Challenge is to provide 5,000 meals. Click here to donate or text TURKEY to 56512
Save the Date
Join Rabbi Gelber for the East Coast Collaborative Kabbalat Shabbat Service Friday, November 13, 6:30 pm Lift your spirits as we join with communities and clergy from Florida to Canada and enter a much needed day of rest. Click here to register.
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