Shabbat Shalom Thursday, September 1, 2022 / 5 Elul 5782
September Birthdays and Anniversaries
CONGRATULATIONS to HILDA JAFFE on her 100th BIRTHDAY!!
On behalf of the entire Habonim community, we wish Hilda a joyful celebration with family and friends around the world, and a year of blessings and good health.
Renew Your Membership Today
The High Holy Days are coming! Renew your membership via ShulCloud HERE today and receive tickets by email. Thank you to members who have already renewed. We are grateful for your continued support!
High Holy Days Services and Tickets
Share the High Holy Days with Habonim! View our full scheduleHEREand get tickets: Members can purchase additional ticketsHEREand non-members who want to join us can purchase ticketsHERE.EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
High Holy Day Appeal
The High Holy Day Appeal is our annual fundraising campaign and Habonim’s main source of operating support beyond membership dues and tuition. Please consider donating a minimum of $36 to help Habonim continue to evolve and to meet the needs of our Community from our youngest members to our seniors. Let's build our Jewish community together and donate HERE.
Click HERE to read about High Holy Days past, present, and future from Habonim's new President and lifelong synagogue member, Susan Grant.
S'lichot and Prayer Book Pickup
S'lichot - September 17th In-Person Snacks and Conversation: 6:45pm, Habonim Social Hall Havdalah and S'lichot Service, 7:30pm, Habonim Sanctuary To join by Zoom, register HERE With gratitude to Ellen Mendel for sponsoring the collation.
For those who plan to join us for the High Holy Days from home, including S'lichot, you may register to borrow a copy of Machzor Lev Shalem/High Holy Day Prayer BookHERE. Click link to view pickup times.
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: Start times are in this email and on our website. Please disregard what is in the Zoom confirmation.
See below for current COVID-19 protocols, which are determined on an ongoing basis by Project Aliyah.
Sisterhood Kick-Off Luncheon
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.
Habonim Book Club
Wednesday, September 21st, 7 pm All Habonimers welcome! Join us for our session, where we will be discussing By the Grace of the Game by Dan Grunfeld. Discussion will be led by Hilda Jaffe. For more info, please email Amy at habonimbookgroup@habonim.net.
Click the links below for a FULL listing of events and services.
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!
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 MICHELLE SZPILZINGER, Office and Operations Manager SUSAN I GRANT, President www.habonim.net
