Shabbat Shalom Thursday, May 12, 2022/ 11 Iyar 5782
In-Person Saturday Morning Service this week (May 14) will take place at Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street. It will also be possible to attend by livestream here .
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, May 13 Candle lighting 7:46 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Register here for Zoom Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, May 14 In person Shabbat services have resumed for fully vaccinated (including booster shots) attendees. Masks are required. Zoom, or on occasion, livestream, access is also available.
Junior Congregation 10:45-11:45 am In-person at Ethical Culture for children in Kindergarten-5th grade. This service will be participatory and fun with singing, stories and games. Younger siblings are absolutely welcome to attend with their grown-up(s).
Project Aliyah, Habonim's building reopening and health & safety team, wants to hear from you! Throughout the pandemic, we have tried to take a thoughtful approach, taking into account public health advice, community conditions, and core Jewish values around taking care of others. Feel free to reach out with questions or comments at project.aliyah@habonim.net .
Celebrate Israel Parade
Sunday, May 22 Together Again! !כולנו ביחד East 52nd Street between Madison & 5th Avenue Parade starts at noon; Upper West Side Cluster start time is 1:20 pm. Sign up here to march with other members of the Habonim community. Go here for more information and to watch the livestream.
Torah Fund Stands With Israel Forum
Sunday, May 22, 1 pm An educational forum on the current dynamics in the Middle East and the role of Israel, including an update by the political advisor to the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine. RSVP to torahfund@jtsa.edu for Zoom link.
Book Donation Community Service Project
Thursday, May 26, 4:45-5:45 pm Families with children of all ages are welcome to join us for this important project. Habonim is once again partnering with Repair the World to do our part to help others. We will collect books for underprivileged children who are learning to read through Reading Partners. Sign-up and donation nformation will be available soon.
Habonim Hangout: Shavuot Edition
Save the date: Sunday, June 5 Late afternoon/evening Ice Cream for All! More details available 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.
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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
