There is no community Havdalah on Saturday, April 3 When Yom Tov begins following Shabbat, Havdalah is part of Kiddush. Find kiddush for this Saturday night in Siddur Lev Shalem, pp.79-80. We do not include Sheheyanu on this night. Sunday, April 4, 9:30 am Eighth Day of Pesach (includes Yizkor) Register here Eighth Day of Pesach Tuesday, April 6, 7:45 am Morning Prayer Service Join Zoom service HERE
Torah on Tuesday with Rabbi Gelber
April 6, 11 am Join our thoughtful and inquisitive group to discuss the weekly parasha on Tuesday mornings. Join Zoom Torah on Tuesday
For a FULL listing of events and services at Habonim this week and beyond, please follow the links in the buttons below.
Wednesday April 7, 10 pm-Thursday, April 8, 5 pm Annual UWS commemoration of the lives lost in the Shoah. Habonim members are reading on Wednesday, 10:30-11 pm. Click here to register.
Shlissel Challah Bake
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 pm Learn the "key" to this special tradition of baking challah for the first Shabbat after Passover. RSVP to membership@habonim.net
Taste of Israel
Cooking up shakshuka b’yachad (together) Thursday, April 15, 5:45 pm Register here.
Virtual Tour of Jerusalem's Machaneh Yehudah Market
Sunday, April 18, 11am - 12:15 pm Join the communities of Congregation Habonim and Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center for a virtual tasting tour. Register here
Habonim at the Movies
Wednesday, April 21, 7 pm Crossing Delancey discussion
Book Group
Wednesday, May 12, 7 pm We're reading Apeirogon by Colum McCann.
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.
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Support the WSCAH Spring Campaign to launch more Mobile Markets, bringing healthy food to the most food-insecure city neighborhoods. Get more information and donate here .
Israel Experiences for Teenagers and Young Adults
Maccabi World Union (post high school) Gap Year (ages 18 & 19) and Women's Israel Soccer Experience (ages 18-23)
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