Shabbat Shalom Thursday, August 4, 2022 / 7 Av 5782
Tisha B'Av
Saturday, August 6 Sweet Nosh ahead of the fast: 7:20pm Discussion & Singing between Nosh and fast Fast starts: 8:05pm Service begins: 8:45pm in person and on Zoom Register here for Zoom link.
Join us for the chanting of Megillat Eicha. The in-person service will be conducted in accordance with Covid protocols determined by the Project Aliyah team (see below).
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
D'var Torah
Share your Torah with our community on Shabbat. Sign up to offer a brief d'var torah commentary on our weekly parasha. Friday night on Zoom; Saturday morning in the Habonim sanctuary or on Zoom. Register here for available dates.
Times: Actual start times are in this email and on our website - please disregard what is in the Zoom confirmation.
Protocols: In-person Services are conducted in accordance with Covid protocols determined on an ongoing basis by the Project Aliyah team (see below).
For a FULL listing of events and services at Habonim this week and beyond, please follow the links in the buttons below.
Save the Date: Sunday, September 18, 10 am For all ages! An exciting and affordable way to create the main symbol of the High Holidays! Sign up here.
Sisterhood Kick-Off Luncheon
Save the Date: Sunday, September 11, 11am-1pm IN PERSON All Sisterhood members are welcome. More details to follow. Plan to attend? Want to volunteer? Have questions? ContactSisterhood@habonim.net.
Make Your Voice Heard
Casting a vote is a Jewish imperative. Mark your calendar to vote in NY's Congressional primaries on August 23. If you are unable to vote in person either during early voting (August 13-21) or on Election Day, now is the time to request an absentee ballot online. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is August 8. Your vote matters. Make your voice heard.
Project Aliyah / Current Covid Protocols
Project Aliyah is our building-reopening and health & safety team, made up of a diverse group of members. We take a reasoned approach to Covid protocols, balancing public health advice, community conditions and Jewish values around taking care of others, along with the needs and wants of our members. We want to hear from you at: project.aliyah@habonim.net.
Current Covid Protocols: Those 5 & up attending services in person must offer proof of vaccination. Masks, preferably a KN95, N-95, KF94 or equivalent, are required while indoors. If you have been exposed to Covid in the past week or are on days 6-14 of your infection, we ask that you take a rapid (antigen) test just prior to the service. If you test positive or are/feel sick, we hope you will attend on Zoom or livestream!
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. We can suport the Joint Distribution Committee by donating here, or the Conservative Movement's Masorti Olami in their emergency campaign.Donations can also be made to the Schechter Institute, also a Movement Partner, for their efforts in Israel, and Project Kesher . Here at home, we can support UJA Federation.
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Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all.
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