Shabbat Shalom Thursday, January 13, 2022/11 Shevat 5782
In light of the evolving public health situation, Shabbat morning services will be online-only through the end of January. We look forward to spending Shabbat together virtually - please click HERE to register in advance for this Saturday.
Services
**Please note that most services and events require registration for Zoom information.** **Also, please remember that Zoom meeting links can only be scheduled on the half or full hour. The true start times of all Zoom services, programs, and meetings are indicated in the weekly email and on the Habonim website.**
Sunday, January 16, 5:30 pm Join Rabbi Gelber LIVE on her Facebook page (Lisa Gelber) for a short story celebrating Tu B'shvat! Wear your pajamas, dress like a tree - or a flower! - whatever you wish. (Story is geared for younger people but everyone is welcome.) Be sure to "comment" on the Facebook Live so we know you're there. Rabbi Gelber's page is at Lisa Gelber with a photo of RG and her daughter Z (sharing pizza!) when they were younger.
Zooming into Tu B'shvat
Sunday, January 16, noon (Eastern time) Four free lectures by Schecter Institutes leaders in honor of Tu B'shvat. Topics include "Nature within Us and Around Us" and "The Four Gilgulim (Reincarnations) of Tu B'shvat." Click here for more information and to register.
Build A Better World MLK Day 2022
Monday, January 17, all day Join UJA and other nonprofit organizations to make a difference in our community. Find out more here about In-person and virtual opportunities to pitch in. Also, go here for information about virtual Learn The Night Before on Sunday, January 16, 5 - 7:30 pm.
Sunday, January 23, 4-5 pm The Membership Committee invites you to this social media adventure, where an escape room meets true detective. You’ll live chat with your fellow sleuths, scour our virtual world and the internet for clues while racing against the clock. $10 per person. (Cost is subsidized by Habonim.) Sign up here by January 17. (Participants will receive link by January 19.)
Ramah Sports Academy In-person Open House
Sunday, January 23, 11 am Open House Tour of Ramah Sports Academy location for summer 2022: Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To RSVP, email info@ramahsport.org
"Jewish Life on Campus and the Erosion of Academic Integrity"
Tuesday, January 25, noon A Conversation between Scott Shay, author of Conspiracy U: A Case Study, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Dr. Mijal Bitton Sponsored by UJA and The Jewish Week Register for Zoom link here Join us as we explore why and how the college campus has become an unsafe space for Zionism, Israel, and many Jews.
Sisterhood Meet, Greet, and Converse
Tuesday, Wednesday, January 26, 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.
The Adult Education Committee proudly presents ...
Ukraine/Taiwan/Iran - How Does Iran React with Israel? Sunday, February 6, 6-7 pm Habonim's resident expert on Middle East and global affairs, Howard Stoffer, will offer his insights into the emerging threats to Ukraine and Taiwan and how they could alter the danger posed to Israel and its neighbors from Iran as we enter 2002. Go here for more information. Zoom link will be available soon.
"Flight To Freedom" Photo Exhibit
Czech Center Gallery through March 3 321 E. 71st Street The story of a woman whose young face became a symbol of the Holocaust for Czech Jews, as told through the eyes of photographer Jan Lukas. Click here for more information.
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
