Shabbat Shalom Thursday, April 14, 2022/13 Nisan 5782
Important Times for Passover Friday, April 15 Latest Time to Eat Hametz, 10:43 am Latest Time to Dispose of Hametz, 11:49 am Candle-lighting, 7:17 pm Saturday, April 16 Morning Service, 9:30 am (in person & Zoom) Candle-lighting for Second Night of Pesach, 8:20 pm Sunday, April 17 Morning Service, 9:30 am (in person & Zoom) Yom Tov Ends, 8:21 pm
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, April 15 Candle lighting 7:17 pm
There is no Friday night service this week Saturday, April 16 In person Shabbat services have resumed for fully vaccinated (including booster shots) attendees. Masks are required. Zoom services are also available. Shabbat Morning Service/ First Day of Passover 9:30 am In-person and on Zoom Passover Day One Register here for Zoom Shabbat Morning Services
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Passover Food Donations from the Habonim Bender Fund
The Bender Fund assets again allowed Habonim to help provide elderly Holocaust survivors, clients of Self Help Community Services, with Pesach food packages. We understand that recipients are most grateful to be able to celebrate the holiday with good food! The Bender Fund, created almost 50 years ago in conjunction with our Brotherhood, is dedicated to helping elderly, blind, and needy members of the Jewish community. Each year we have helped fund packages for the High Holidays, Hanukkah, and Pesach.
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 in reading, please contact Susan Grant by April 19. For more information about attending in person or to register for the livestream link, click here.
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.
Shlissel Challah Bake
Thursday, April 28, 6 pm RSVP to membership@habonim.net to receive the supply list, recipe, and Zoom information (all of which will be sent after Passover).
Holocaust Remembrance Day Documentary Films
Friday, April 29, and Sunday, May 1, 2:45 pm New Plaza Cinema, 263 West 86th Street Two documentaries, Black Flowers and Commandment 613, are being shown in honor of Holocaust Reembrance Day. Each is followed by a question and answer session with the director. Go here for tickets and additional information.
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
Israel Independence Day Film Festival
May 4-9 Celebrate Israel with a ticket to the Israel Independence Day Film Festival. One ticket provides access to nine films on six nights! Purchase tickets here and use Congregation Habonim's promo code BRACHA1 for 20 percent off.
Special Joint Book Club Event
Wednesday, May 18, 7-8:30 pm We will join with other book groups for an interview with the author of Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir by Victoria Riskin. RSVP for Zoom link by May 11 toprofesseur38@mo.com
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.
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