Shabbat Shalom Thursday, March 17, 2022/14 Adar II 5782
Our hearts are with our Jewish communal family in Ukraine and all those in harm's way in the region.
The Joint Distribution Committee is working non-stop to provide food, medicine, and diapers. To support the JDC in the Ukraine donate here . We can also support Masorti Olami, our Conservative Movement international partner, in their emergency campaign for the Masorti communities in Ukraine, the Schechter Institute , also a Movement Partner, in Israel, and Project Kesher . Here at home, we can support UJA Federation.
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.**
Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 am In person Shabbat services have resumed for fully vaccinated (including booster shots) attendees. Masks are required. Zoom services are also available.
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Prozdor Teen Learning Open House
Sunday, March 27, 10-noon Prospective students and their parents are invited to the Jewish Theological Seminary to learn about Prozdor, which offers Hebrew and religious studies classes for teens on Sundays at JTS. Register here.
Save the Date: Childhood Nutrition Panel
Wednesday, March 30, 8 pm Join us and spread the word about this free virtual panel including Ali Bandier, RS, RD, CDN, founder of Senta Health and Judy Delaware , OTR/L, CLC, co-founder of Feeding Littles, moderated by nursery school parent Marissa Glodowski.
We are delighted to be able to offer this program to members and friends at no charge, but voluntary donations to offset expenses are accepted with gratitude. Please click HERE today, your funds will enable us to offer even more educational and informative programming with expert speakers and to further our mission of creating Jewish community together. And contact Brandon Eisenman to share ideas for future events. Zoom registration information coming soon.
Win Tickets for "The (Jewish) Gangs of New York" Course
Habonim is raffling off two tickets to GothamEd's 4-part course, " The (Jewish) Gangs of New York ," exploring the role organized crime has played in American Jewish history. For just $18, you can get a chance to win this $350 value! The course runs Tuesdays, 5:30-7 pm, April 5-26. Buy raffle tickets here - raffle ends on March 27
Torah Fund 80th Anniversary
Donate to Torah Fund here . Be sure to note Sisterhood of Congregation Habonim where appropriate on the form! Future Conservative/Masorti Jewish educators appreciate our support.
Click here to read WLCJ Past International President Carol Simon's Torah Fund 80th Anniversary D'var Torah, which describes the history of the Fund.
Fairly Traded Passover Chocolate
Passover is coming! Make Fairly Traded Kosher for Passover Chocolate part of your celebration! Order before April 15 with the code PESACH22 to donate 10% of your purchase to T'ruah.
Book Group
Wednesday, April 6, 7-8:30 pm For our next meeting, in April, we're readingLast Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa FriedlandIt's the fictional story of the trials faced by a family trying to holding onto Catskills resort in decline.
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
