Shabbat Shalom Thursday, February 10, 2022/9 Adar 5782
In person Shabbat services resume this Saturday, February 12, for fully vaccinated (including booster shots) attendees. No exceptions. Masks will be required. Zoom services will also be available. Register here for Zoom Shabbat Morning Services.
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.**
Friday, February 11 Candle lighting 5:08 pm
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Jerusalem Gap Year Hi-Tech Track Information Session
Sunday, February 13, 1:30 pm Learn about the new Hi-Tech track option for Nativ, the Conservative Movement's gap year in Israel. Register here for Zoom link and more information.
Jerusalem, New York, and London: German-Jewish Diaspaoras
Wednesday, February 16, 11 am - 12:30 pm Learn how German-Jewish refugees in the 1930s started new lives, were received by their neighbors, and transformed their identities during this free Leo Baeck Institute discussion of German-Jewish Diasporas. Register here for Zoom link
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.
Wednesday, March 2, 7 pm Sponsored by the Membership Committee and the Sisterhood. RSVP to membership@habonim.net for Zoom link and other information. Ingredient list and recipes will be provided.
"Flight To Freedom" Photo Exhibit
Czech Center Gallery through March 3 321 E. 73rd 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.
Fast of Esther Day of Learning
Wednesday, March 16, 9 am - 4 pm Join Hadar faculty for a full day of learning about Ta'anit Esther, to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical, personal, and emotional perspectives. Learn more and sign up here .
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
