Shabbat Shalom Thursday, January 20, 2022/18 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.
Refuah Shleymah to Rabbi Gelber, who contracted COVID. Her hope is to attend to all requests online during her recovery. The best way to reach her for non-urgent matters is via email at rabbigelber@habonim.net .
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 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
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
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, 5-6 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. Register here for Zoom link
Book Group
Wednesday, February 23, 7-8:30 pm Our next book selection isHomo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari. It’s a conscious- raising examination of human’s assumed hierarchical role in the world and poses questions about our future relationship to advanced technology, like artificial intelligence and biomedical advancements.
"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.
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