Shabbat Shalom Thursday, October 14, 2021/ 8 Heshvan 5782
Thursday, October 21, 7 pm Have your apples ready for baking with our own Ellie Merdlinger. She is super excited to lead our community in our first Zoom baking of the new year! We will also have some fun family games while we bake. Please reply to membership@habonim.net for the ingredient list and Zoom link. We are looking forward to seeing you and baking together.
Services
**Please note that most services and events require registration for Zoom information.**
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Fundraising Walk to Support Breast Cancer Patients and Awareness
Sunday, October 17, 8 am Meet at 69th Street and Fifth Avenue Fundraising walk in Central Park for Sharsheret, which supports breast cancer patients and awareness. Email Sandy Koppell at safta18@aol.com to register.
Conversations Between Sisters Workshop
Sunday, October 17, 1 pm Go here for more information about this series and to register for the first workshop, where two rabbis will explore issues of Conservative/Masorti conversions.
Ramah's High School in Jerusalem Information Session
Sunday, October 17, 3 pm Register here for Ramah's High School in Jerusalem virtual information session.
Introduction to Judaism Classes with Rabbi Gelber
NEW THIS YEAR - Amazing collaboration with Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. Join Rabbi Lisa Gelber for an 18-session Introduction to Judaism Class. New to Judaism? Thinking of joining the Jewish People? Wanting to learn more as you raise your children? Searching for community? Wanting to refresh your connection to Judaism? This course in our virtual sanctuary is for you. Begins Monday, October 25 at 7 pm. Contact Rabbi Lisa Gelber at rabbigelber@habonim.net for more information. No cost for Habonim members. Donations to support participation for students from outside our community welcome. Register here.
Favorite Friday Night Songs and Prayers from Camp
Children who love sleepaway camp - what are your favorite Friday night songs and prayers? Send them to us here.
Blessing of the Animals
What a great time we had blessing the animals (live and stuffed!)! Animals received rainbow ribbons in honor of Parashat Noah and their uniqueness and diversity. Some even received Hebrew names! We look forward to making this an annual event.
Book Group
Wednesday, November 17, 7 - 8:30 pm We’re reading Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.
Scholarships for Jewish Studies and Sacred Music Students
Generous 4-year scholarships are available for Fall 2022 incoming Jewish Studies majors/Jewish sacred music students at Indiana University. Click here for more information.
High Holiday Appeal 5782/2021
Stronger Together The High Holiday Appeal is our annual fundraising campaign and Habonim’s main source of operating support beyond membership dues and tuition. Our fundraising goal, to exceed $120,000, will enable Habonim to continue to be a warm and welcoming full-service Conservative synagogue.
Torah Fund
Your B'Yachad Torah Fund donation supports scholarships, programming, and facilities at institutions including the Jewish Theological Seminary. Click here for more information. Click here to donate -- any amount is welcome. Email sisterhood@habonim.net with questions.
Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all.
Congregation Habonim - Building Jewish Community Together RABBI LISA B. GELBER JESSICA FUTRAN, Cantorial Soloist and Music Educator MALKIE GROZALSKY, Director of Administration RINA COHEN SCHWARZ, Education Director TINA LOBEL, Nursery School Director CANTOR EMERITUS BRUCE HALEV RICHARD VERNER, President www.habonim.net
