Shabbat Shalom Friday, November 25, 2022 / 1 Kislev 5783
Have a warm, fun, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving! Read a Thanksgiving message from Rabbi Gelber here.
In the Synagogue
Giving Tuesday is November 29!
On this special day for giving, we hope that you will remember Congregation Habonim with a special Giving Tuesday donation. Click HEREto learn more and support Habonim. You don’t need to wait for November 29 to participate.
Shopping those Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Don't forget to select Habonim for your AmazonSmile account to support Habonim at no cost to you!
Sponsor a Kiddush to celebrate a birthday or other life event! Dedicate a bookplate, a Memorial Plaque, or a leaf in the Tree of Life in honor of a loved one or milestone! ClickHEREfor sponsorships and dedications.
Upcoming Events
Jewish Musem Virtual Tour
Sunday, December 4th, 6pm Please join us for our next Adult Ed program, a virtual tour of the Jewish Museum, where we will take a look at the current exhibit, New York: 1962-64. FREE to attend! Register HERE.
JTS Convocation Honoring Rabbi Gelber
Monday, December 5th, 3:30pm We congratulate Rabbi Gelber as she receives an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from The Jewish Theological Seminary!
And you’re invited! Let’s show our support and appreciation for Rabbi Gelber by registering to watch the livestream of the Convocation ceremony HERE.
Mitzvah Makers Maccabiah
Sunday, December 11th, 10:30am All are welcome! Join us for a morning of Hanukkah activities, projects, and relay races. Take advantage of our early-bird rate for members only through December 1! For more information and to sign up, clickHERE.
Save the Date: Congregational Friday Night Dinner
Friday, December 16th Save the date for a congregational Friday night dinner at Habonim where we will celebrate Hanukkah together!
In the Greater Community
Join Mazon for a Sneak Peek at The Hunger Museum
Thursday, December 15th, 8:00PM You're invited to "The Comfiest Seat at the Gala" an engaging interactive take on virtual celebrations presented by Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. The event will be offering a sneak peek at their new virtual museum, The Hunger Museum. Attendees who sign up by November 29 will receive a gift box featuring tasty treats and suprises to enjoy during the online gala. Purchase tickets and sponsorships HERE
At 7:00 PM Rabbi Gelber will be hosting a Zoom session to teach us what the Torah says about our responsibility to help those in need. Register for the Zoom meetingHERE
Study & Services
Parsha and Prayer Weekly
Join us on Thursdays at 10am. This year we'll use the work of Rabbi Elie Kaunfer at Hadar connecting the weekly parasha to the realm of prayer as the springboard for our Torah learning each week. Take an early lunch break or a late breakfast break and log in! Register HERE.
Proof of vaccination is required for those 5 and up for in-person indoor events. Masks are voluntary. Correct service start times are in this email and on our website, not in the Zoom confirmation.
Yahrzeit Observances
Please click on the picture to see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Youth & Families
Learning Opportunities for High Schoolers
Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim is a Jerusalem-based high school academic program for those interested in learning all about their heritage in a Conservative Jewish setting. Click HEREfor more information!
Win an Award of $1,000 for Going to Summer Camp!
PJ Goes to Camp is proud to partner with Foundation for Jewish Camp, overnight camps, and Jewish federations across North America to award families up to $1,000 toward their child’s first summer at Jewish overnight camp through the One Happy Camper® program. VisitHEREfor more details. Incentives are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis, so submit your application as soon as possible!
Click the links below for a FULL listing of events & 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). If you donate $180 or more, you will be entitled to this thank-you pin to wear with pride on any occasion!
For questions, please contact Amy Kargauer, Torah Fund Chair HERE.
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Congregation Habonim supports core Jewish values, including racial justice and dignity for all. 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 BRUCE HALEV, Cantor Emeritus MICHELLE SZPILZINGER, Office and Operations Manager SUSAN I. GRANT, President www.habonim.net (212) 787-5347
