Shabbat Shalom Thursday, February 25, 2021/13 Adar 5781
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Purim begins tonight!
Megillah & More: Merrymaking for all ages Thursday, February 25, 5:45 - 6:30 pm Come hear highlights of the Megillah dramatically chanted by Jessica Futran and witness a telling of the Purim story led by Rina, Karen, and our creative Habonim Players! Join Megillah & More here Meeting ID: 921 9120 0806 Passcode: Esther#1
Megillah Reading Thursday, February 25, 7:15 pm Bring your funny hat to our virtual sanctuary for a full reading of Megillat Esther. We'll begin with a psalm and the invitation for those who wish to recite Mourner's Kaddish followed by Jessica Futran's dramatic reading of the megillah. Register here for Megillah Reading
Services
**Please note that most services and events now require registration for Zoom information.**
March 2, 11 am Join our thoughtful and inquisitive group to discuss the weekly parasha on Tuesday mornings. Join Zoom Torah on Tuesday NEW THIS YEAR: In 5781, we will make use of The Heart of Torah, Rabbi Shai Held's Essays on the Weekly Torah portion.
At our next meeting we will look at KiTisa #1 - The Importance of Character: 203 , 204-5 , 206
Zoom Reminders
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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.
Mishloach Manot Purim Fundraiser
You may be familiar with the mitzvah of delivering mishloach manot, gifts of food or drink to ensure that everyone has enough food for the Purim feast and to increase love and friendship in the Jewish community.
This year, in addition to funds raised to support Congregation Habonim, the Sisterhood of Congregation Habonim is pleased to sponsor another Purim mitzvah, matanot l'evyonim -- giving gifts to the poor through support of charitable organizations. Please celebrate with us through a holiday contribution that will enable Habonim to continue its important work building Jewish community. Gifts in any amount are accepted with gratitude; in honor of Purim please consider Esther - $540, Queen Vashti - $360, Mordechai - $180, Shushan - $72, Megillah - $36. Please click here to donate.
Reading of the Names for Yom HaShoah
Looking for a volunteer to coordinate Congregation Habonim's participation in the UWS Reading of the Names for Yom HaShoah. Those interested in volunteering should be in touch with Rabbi Gelber at rabbigelber@habonim.net by Tuesday, March 2.
March Birthdays
"New York's Jewish Gangsters"
Enter the Habonim Raffle to win two tickets to GothamEd's 4-part course: "New York's Jewish Gangsters" Have you always wanted to know more about the Jewish Gangsters in New York in the early 1900s?
Habonim is raffling off two tickets to GothamEd's 4-part course, "New York's Jewish Gangsters."For just $18, you can get a chance to win this $350 value! The course runs on Thursday nights in March and explores the question: What role did organized crime play in American Jewish history? Buy raffle tickets here The winner will be announced on March 1.
Nursery School Fundraiser
"Awesome 80s" Benefit Thursday, March 4, 8-9:30 pm All proceeds benefit the Habonim Nursery School Interactive Game Show + Mixology + Auctions Ticket includes Party-in-a-Box for 2 + bonus family event on March 21, 11 amPurchase tickets or donate here
Virtual Cocktail Party
Thursday, March 11, 8-9 pm Please join Congregation Habonim for a Virtual Cocktail Party sponsored by Sisterhood. To receive Zoom link RSVP to:sisterhood@habonim.net
Raise Our Voices for Cantor Halev
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 23, 5 pm For 38 years, Bruce Halev has been the voice of Congregation Habonim, raising us up in song and prayer with his melodic baritone and unique warmth. Cantor Halev has led our Shabbat and holiday services, prepared our children to become b'nei mitzvah, and shared both the joy and grief of our life events. Please join us in virtual song and celebration of his long career and deep devotion to Habonim.
Blood Drive
Wednesday, March 17, 3-9 pm Our region is experiencing a severe blood shortage due to COVID-19 and donors are needed now more than ever. An emergency blood drive is being held at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side. Click here for details and to register.
Book Club
Next Book Club: Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 pm We're reading Exile Music by Jennifer Steil, a beautifully written story about a family of professional musicians who leave Vienna in the 30's with their young daughter and resettle in La Paz, Bolivia. It's a coming of age story with gorgeous details about La Paz and life in Bolivia, where the author lived for four years. Jill Mehl is a friend of the author and has helped us connect with her. The author, Jennifer Steil, is joining us!
Live Performance by Yonina
Live Acoustic (Zoom) Performance Sunday, March 14, 11:00 am Join Yonina, the Israeli-American musical duo known for their incredible harmonies, as they blend Jewish, Israeli, and international songs with a musical tour of Jerusalem. There is no charge for this event. Register here Congregation Habonim is a UJA CommUnity Partner
Become a Habonim Leader
Help govern our synagogue and further our mission to build Jewish community together by joining the Board of Trustees of Congregation Habonim. Please contact any of the following members of the Nominating Committee by Friday, March 26, if you would like to be considered, or to recommend a candidate, for the slate of Board of Trustees and Officers. Voting will take place at our Annual Meeting in June.
Nita Gottesman, Chair; Russell Rivera; Abigail Schlaff; Deborah Winokur, Immediate Past Chair; Lori-Ann Wynter
Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all.
Congregation Habonim - Building Jewish Community Together RABBI LISA B. GELBER CANTOR BRUCE HALEV MALKIE GROZALSKY, Director of Administration RINA COHEN SCHWARZ, Education Director TINA LOBEL, Nursery School Director RICHARD VERNER, President www.habonim.net
