Shabbat Shalom Thursday, November 4, 2021/ 29 Heshvan 5782
Friday, November 5, 5-5:30 pm Outside on the plaza on Riverside Boulevard at 66th Street (weather permitting). We look forward to ushering in Shabbat in song and dance with our families with young children. We'll also celebrate Rosh Chodesh Kislev (the new month of Kislev), and encourage kids to wear something with the moon and/or stars on it. All attendees must remain masked.
Services
**Please note that most services and events require registration for Zoom information.**
Friday, November 5 Candle lighting 5:39 pm Tot Shabbat 5-5:30 pm Outside on the plaza on Riverside Boulevard at 66th Street (weather permitting). Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Register here for Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat As the anniversary of Kristallnacht approaches, at tonight's service we will be acknowledging its significance in the history and heritage of Congregation Habonim and for members of our community.
Saturday, November 6 Shabbat Morning Services 9:30 am **Advance registration is no longer required for in person Shabbat morning services. Proof of vaccination and wearing masks are required. Saturday morning services are also available on Zoom.** Register here for Zoom Shabbat Morning Services Toldot Havdalah 6:25 pm Register here for Zoom Havdalah
Tuesday, November 9 Morning Minyan 7:45 am Register here for Zoom Tuesday Morning Minyan
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Fiddler On The Roof at Kristallnacht
Sunday, November 7, 5-6 pm The Adult Education Committee is proud to present a special Kristallnacht event with Habonim Cantorial Soloist Jessica Futran. Jessica, who appeared in the original Fiddler On The Roof Yiddish production at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, will perform songs from
the iconic Fiddler score in both English and Yiddish. She will also share anecdotes about her time in this production and will show the significance of both the show and music to Kristallnacht. Register here for Zoom link.
The Fiddler on the Roof theme continues on Sunday, November 14, 6-7 pm, with Habonim At The Movies and a discussion with film critic Matt Fagerholm. Register here for Zoom link.
Sisterhood Meet, Greet, and Converse
Tuesday, November 16, 8 pm (BYOB event via Zoom) Meet new people, renew connections, and find new connections such as finding out how many people on the Zoom screen went to the same college as you, work at the same company, grew up in the same neighborhood, went to the same summer camp, know your siblings or your cousins, best friends live in your building, etc. Email Sisterhood@habonim.net to receive Zoom link.
Book Group
Wednesday, November 17, 7 - 8:30 pm We’re reading Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland.
Habonim Hang Out #2
Update from the Membership Committee: Habonim Hang Out was a fun, casual outdoor gathering. Thanks to those who came and mingled. We look forward to more community gatherings in person as circumstances permit. Thanks, Rachel and Danielle
15th Annual Other Israel Film Festival
November 4-15 All films and events will be in person at the Marlene Meyerson JCC and many (though not all) will also be available by Zoom. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Hanukkah Film Festival
Eight nights of films beginning November 28 Habonim is proud to support the Hanukkah Film Festival. Just $36 for eight nights with special Habonim promo code: BRACHA Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
2021 Turkey Challenge
The annual West Side Campaign Against Hunger drive to provide 7,000 turkeys and Thanksgiving meals to hungry New Yorkers is underway. Click here for more information and to donate. Congregation Habonim is a member of the Turkey Challenge Community Coalition.
Child Care Tax Credit
Child Care Tax Credit Simplified filing tool closes on November 15. 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.
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
