Shabbat Shalom Thursday, May 19, 2022/18 Iyar 5782
In-person Shabbat services (and some other services, including B'nai Mitzvah) have resumed for masked and fully vaccinated (including booster shots) attendees. Zoom, or on occasion, livestream, access is also available. Everyone attending in person is required to wear a higher-level mask (KN95, N-95, KF94 or equivalent) or a surgical mask with a fabric mask on top of it. Also, anyone who is attending and has been exposed to COVID in the past week or is on days 6-14 of their own COVID infection is required to take a rapid (antigen) test just before coming to make sure they are not contagious. If anyone has a positive rapid test, they are likely contagious, and should join by Zoom or livestream. We will have K-95 masks available for those who don't have (both adult and kids' size). These coupled best practices should ensure the safest possible gathering. In-Person services this week: Friday (May 20) Shabbat Sheheheyanu, our Kabbalat Shabbat service celebrating our Religious School students and teachers, Habonim sanctuary, 6 pm Saturday, (May 21) Morning Service and Adam Rivera Bar Mitzvah, Redeemer Presbyterian, 150 West 83rd Street, 9:30 am
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 20 Candle lighting 7:53 pm
Shabbat Sheheheyanu 6 pm Our Kabbalat Shabbat service celebrating our Religious School students and teachers In-person in the Habonim sanctuary and livestream available here Saturday, May 21
Junior Congregation 10:45-11:45 am In-person at Redeemer 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).
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Mazal Tov
Mazal Tov to Jill and Russell Rivera and their family on the upcoming bar mitzvah of their son, Adam.
Upcoming B'nai Mitzvah
Adam Mehl - Saturday, June 4, 9:30 am (Redeemer) Lucy Meer - Saturday, June 11, 9:30 am (Redeemer)
Shavuot Tikkun
"The Music of Many Mountains" - Saturday, June 4, 7:45 pm Cantorial Soloist Jessica Futran writes: "On Erev Shavuot, join me as we conclude the omer and ready ourselves to receive the Torah as our ancestors had thousands of years before us. Let us explore the unique Shavuot traditions and melodies across various Jewish communities around the world. Cheesecake (regular ole/vegan/gluten-free/cage- free/responsibly raised…) consumption encouraged!" Zoom information will be available soon.
Paul Feig Z'l Tikkun Leil Shavuot In-person at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Saturday, June 4, 10 pm - Sunday, June 5, 5 am Go here for more information. Final schedule will be available soon.
Habonim Hangout: Shavuot Edition
Monday, June 6, late afternoon/evening Ice Cream for All! More details available soon. **Please note that Monday, June 6 (not Sunday, June 5, as originally announced) is the correct date.**
Project Aliyah
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.
Sar-El Delegation Event following the parade Sutton Place Synagogue, 5 pm 225 East 51st Street Following the parade, Volunteers for Israel invites you to attend an event with Israeli dignitaries including government ministers, Sar-El senior staff, and leaders of Sar-El and VFI. Proof of vaccination required. Register here.
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. We will collect books for underprivileged children who are learning to read through Reading Partners. Sign-up hereto attend in person. Please bring in gently used children's books to Habonim, any time the building is open, through May 26. Go here for more information about donating money and please email Rina for guidelines if you prefer to buy NEW books yourself.
10th Annual Israel Film Center Festival
A Celebration of New Israeli Cinema: June 1-8 Tickets are on sale for films screening both virtually and in person at the Marlene Meyerson JCC. Go here to purchase tickets and for more information.
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
