Shabbat Shalom Thursday, November 18, 2021/14 Kislev 5782
Please join us on Sunday, December 5 for a day of chesed and giving back to the community. We have partnered with the organization One Block to pick up trash in our neighborhood. We will gather outside Habonim at 10:30 am to clean up the surrounding blocks. All ages welcome! Gloves, bags, and garbage grabbers will be provided. Sign up here
Please note - this event is weather-dependent. If there is inclement weather we will alert you that morning and reschedule.
Our clean-up will be kicked off at 10 am with a Hanukkah Musical Celebration (for all ages). 66th Street Plaza along Riverside Boulevard (weather permitting). Come celebrate Hanukkah together with a musical concert by Jessica Futran and Rob Silverbush. Enjoy festive treats and warm drinks. All are welcome to attend!
Services
**Please note that most services and events require registration for Zoom information.**
Torah Tots 9:30 am Register here for Zoom Torah Tots In person Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 am Redeemer Presbyterian, 150 West 83rd Street Bar Mitzvah of Michael Nidus All are welcome to attend in person or by Zoom Vayishlach Register here for Zoom Shabbat Morning Services Junior Congregation 10:45 - 11:45 am Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome to attend our service on the 3rd floor of Redeemer. All attendees of both services must remain properly masked at all times and all those who are 12 and over must show proof of vaccination. We also remind those who plan to attend in person to be feeling well and symptom-free to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Mazal Tov to Stacey and David Nidus and their son, Michael, on the occasion of Michael's bar mitzvah.
Advance registration is no longer required for in person Shabbat morning services. Proof of vaccination and wearing masks are required. When we are celebrating B'nai Mitzvah, the in person Saturday morning service will be held at Redeemer Presbyterian, 150 West 83rd Street. Saturday morning services are also available on Zoom.
Tuesday, November 23 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.
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 There is a competition for which organization has the most registrations. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Students
Members of the upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah class gathered together last Saturday afternoon to find their parasha/shabbat torah reading in the sefer torah/torah scroll. For some, it was the first time they had entered the sanctuary in 20 months. What a joy to be together and join with community members by Zoom to welcome the new week with Havdalah.
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Thursday, December 2, 5:15 pm Bring your Hanukkah Menorah to your Zoom window to advertise the miracle of Hanukkah with your Habonim friends. Zoom link will be available soon. More information about other Hanukkah events with the Habonim community will also be coming soon.
Save the Date: Wine Tasting
Thursday, December 9 Wine Tasting led by our very own Beth Bornstein, Wine Educator and Consultant from West Side Grapes. More information available soon.
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.
Summer Program in Israel
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students: TRY (Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim) is offering a six-week summer program in Israel, including four weeks in Jerusalem and the opportunity to earn 3 college credits. Click here for more information.
Book Group
Our next book group meeting is Wednesday, January 12. We're reading House on Endless Waters by Emuna Elon.
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
