Include the names of your loved ones in our Memorial Book HERE, a lovely way to fulfill our promise to forever remember those that have died and to provide an example of remembrance to future generations. The deadline for submissions is September 16.
Build Your Own Shofar
Sunday, September 18th, 10 am For all ages! An exciting and affordable way to create the main symbol of the High Holidays! Deadline to sign up is August 15. Sign up here.
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.
Please consider a donation to Torah Fund! Click HERE to donate online or mail a check payable to Torah Fund to: Torah Fund, Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway, NY, NY 10027 (include Sist. of Cong. Habonim in the "affiliate" box on the online form or with your check). Any amount is accepted with gratitude, and a donation of $180 entitles you to this thank-you pin to wear with pride on the High Holy Days, Shabbat, or any occasion!
Save the Date: Sunday, September 11th, 11am-1pm | IN PERSON All Sisterhood members are welcome. More details to follow. Contact Sisterhood@habonim.net for questions and to RSVP.
Project Aliyah / Current COVID-19 Protocols
Project Aliyah is our health & safety team, made up of a diverse group of members. We take a reasoned approach to COVID-19 protocols, balancing public health guidance, 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
Proof of vaccination is required for those aged 5 and up to attend services in person. Masks, preferably a KN95, N-95, KF94 or equivalent, are required indoors. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 in the past week or are on days 6-14 of your infection, you must take a rapid (antigen) test just prior to the service. If you test positive or feel sick, we hope you will join us on Zoom or livestream!
Helping the People of Ukraine
Our hearts are with Ukraine's Jewish community and those in harm's way.
When shopping on Amazon, use habonim.net/amazonsmile to raise money for the synagogue with no additional the cost to your purchase.
Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all.
Congregation Habonim - Building Jewish Community Together RABBI LISA B. GELBER JESSICA FUTRAN, Cantorial Soloist and Music Educator RINA COHEN SCHWARZ, Education Director TINA LOBEL, Nursery School Director SUSAN I GRANT, President www.habonim.net