Shabbat Shalom Thursday, April 7, 2022/6 Nisan 5782
TONIGHT Thursday, April 7, 7:30-8:30 pm Where There Is Hate: Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes - Understanding Our City's Response
Zoom panel presentation on the intersection of bias-motivated incidents and hate crimes, and how they are addressed in our city. Moderated by Rabbi Lisa Gelber. Sponsored by our Adult Ed Committee, in collaboration with the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. Register here for Zoom link.
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.
Junior Congregation 10:45-11:45 am All children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade are encouraged to join us for an interactive Junior Congregation service, led by Karen and Rina in the Social Hall. We will then head into the main sanctuary to help lead AdonOlam. There will be a RAFFLE PRIZE awarded to one lucky attendee of the Junior Congregation service.
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Fast of the First-Born Siyyum
Tradition teaches the fast of the first-born - ta'anit b'chorot - memorializes the exemption of first-born Israelites from the 10th plague (the killing of the first-born) which preceded our escape from Egypt. This year, the fast of the first-born takes place Friday, April 15. Many first-born men and women participate in a siyyum/conclusion of learning to exempt themselves from fasting before Passover. This year, we will join the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) online for their East Coast Siyyum, Friday, April 15, from 8-9 am. Register here for the siyyum. The siyyum is open to all!
Preparing for Passover: First Night of Passover is Friday, April 15
The Sale of Hametz
With the arrival of the Hebrew month of Nisan on Saturday, April 2, 2022, we are reminded that Passover is on its way. One of our traditional practices in advance of Passover is the sale of hametz. Jewish law calls on us to remove hametz - food prepared from wheat, barley, oats, rye, and spelt - from our homes for the duration of the holiday. In case we leave some hametz in our homes, we "sell" our hametz to someone non-Jewish for the duration of the holiday. Immediately following the completion of Passover, ownership of the hametz reverts to the original owner.
To sell your hametz, complete this form .Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, April 13 at 5 pm.
Sale of hametz is accompanied by donation for Ma'ot Hittim/feeding those who are hungry to enable all to appreciate Passover. Donations to Ma'ot Hittim take place through the sale of hametz form. All collected funds will be divided among local and national organizations providing food for the hungry.
Pet owners - Jewish law includes your pet along with your hametz, enabling it to eat its usual animal food during the holiday. Caring for animals is a mitzvah. This practice enables you to keep your pet fed and well cared for in the manner to which it is accustomed during Passover. Rabbi Gelber will donate some of the funds from Ma'ot Hittim to an organization dedicated to animals.
Celebrate Passover with Virtual Volunteer Service Projects
Click here to see Repair the World's list of virtual volunteer opportunities and to register.
Annual Upper West Side Yom Hashoah Reading of the Names
Wednesday, April 27 (10 pm) through Thursday, April 28 (5 pm) If we speak their names, they live on
Be a part of this moving Yom Hashoah event, organized by the Meyerson JCC. Whether you read names that are important to you or names provided, you will be fulfilling the mitzvah of remembrance. Our time slot is 2-2:30 am, reading will be done in-person only at The Jewish Center, 131 W. 86th Street. Covid protocols to be observed. If you're interested, please contact Susan Grant by April 19. The event will be available for viewing via a livestream link provided later in April.
Understanding the Shoah's Role in Jewish Theology
An Evolving Covenant: Understanding the Shoah's Role in Jewish Theology Thursday, April 28, noon Conversation between Rabbis Yitz Greenberg and Avi Killip about what lessons we can -- and cannot -- draw from the Holocaust. Register here for Zoom link.
Habonim Gala
Together Again: A Cabaret Soiree Honoring Richard Verner, Jean Hellering and Jessica Futran
Thursday, May 12, 7:00-10:00 PM Redeemer West Side Loft - 150 West 83rd Street Register herefor Congregation Habonim's Cabaret Soiree Fundraiser. Please RSVP by April 14
Save the Date for Shlissel Challah Baking
Shlissel Challah Baking will take place on Thursday, April 28. More information coming soon.
Helping the People of Ukraine
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.
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.
Support Congregation Habonim through Amazon Smile
Please use habonim.net/amazonsmile when shopping on Amazon -- it's an easy way to raise money for the synagogue and doesn't add to the cost of your purchase.
Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all.
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