March 9, 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 Vayakhel#2 Pekudei1 (Building With Heart): 217 , 218-219 , 220
Zoom Reminders
To help maintain safety of all community members and participants, please PUT YOUR FULL NAME ON THE ZOOM SCREEN when joining Habonim programs and prayer services.
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.
HIAS Refugee Shabbat
Join with HIAS and community from all over for these HIAS Sponsored Refugee Shabbat (and onward) experiences, as well as thoughts on this Shabbat at our Habonim services.
Book Club
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 pm Join Zoom Book Club Dial in at 1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 940 4070 2057 Passcode: 492812
Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, March 11, 9:30-10:15 am Parents of Nursery School aged children are invited to join Rabbi Gelber for Ask the Rabbi. Open to all. Register 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
Rosh Hodesh Group
Sunday, March 14, 5 pm This year's Rosh Hodesh group offers women the opportunity to join together and celebrate the new moon and new month. Join Rabbi Lisa Gelber for New Year, New Month: Searching With Hope, as we welcome the month of Nisan and prepare for Passover, imagining searching as a means of self care. RSVP HERE by March 9 for Zoom link and material list.
Memorial Service Commemorating COVID-19 Losses
On Sunday, March 21 at 5 pm, Congregation Habonim will co-sponsor a Jewish Memorial Service, along with the Marlene Meyerson JCC and others, marking the one-year anniversary of COVID19 and the devastating loss of life. Details to come.
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.
Celebrating Purim at Habonim
Members of the Habonim community joined together for the joyful celebration of Purim.
Shlissel Challah Bake
Save the Date: Thursday, April 8
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'nai 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 Congregation B'nai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side.
Live Performance by Yonina
Live Acoustic Zoom Performance (free) Sunday, March 14, 11:00 am
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
