Shabbat Shalom Thursday, February 3, 2022/2 Adar 5782
Mishloach Manot
Purim, the most joyous day in the Jewish calendar, starts on March 16. You may be familiar with the mitzvah of delivering mishloach manot, gifts of food or drink to ensure that everyone has enough food for the Purim feast and to increase love and friendship in the Jewish community.
This year, in addition to funds raised to support Congregation Habonim, the Sisterhood of Congregation Habonim is pleased to sponsor another Purim mitzvah, matanot l'evyonim -- giving gifts to the poor through support of charitable organizations. Please celebrate with us through a holiday contribution that will enable Habonim to continue its important work building Jewish community. Gifts in any amount are accepted with gratitude; in honor of Purim please consider Esther - $540, Queen Vashti - $360, Mordechai - $180, Shushan - $72, Megillah - $36. Please click here to donate. Please contact sisterhood@habonim.net with any questions.
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.**
In person Shabbat services will resume next week on Saturday, February 12, for fully vaccinated attendees. Masks will be required. Zoom services will also be available.
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Saturday, February 5, 9 am Join Rabbi Gelber on her Facebook page (Lisa Gelber) this Saturday to celebrate Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (it is real and even celebrated in Israel!!). Bring your favorite flavor(s) to the screen and enjoy some sweetness to start Shabbat morning!
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 2022. Go here for more information. Register here for Zoom link
Save the Date: Wednesday, March 2 **rescheduled from original February 16 date**
More information 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.
Becoming a Habonim Leader
Help govern our synagogue and further our mission to build Jewish community together by joining the Board of Trustees of Congregation Habonim. Please contact any of the following members of the Nominating Committee by Friday, March 25, if you would like to be considered, or to recommend a candidate, for the slate of Board of Trustees and Officers. Voting will take place at our Annual Meeting in June. Chair, Abigail Schlaff Past Chair, Nita Gottesman Beth Bornstein, Gary Sokolow, and Deena Ecker
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
