Shabbat Shalom Thursday, December 1, 2022 / 7 Kislev 5783
December Birthdays & Anniversaries
In the Synagogue
IN-PERSON Friday Night Services
Let's welcome in Shabbat together in the sanctuary and on Zoom! See full information below under Services.
Shabbat Morning at Redeemer
On Saturday, join us as we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Blake Schlaff at Habonim at Redeemer, 150 W. 83rd street, between Amsterdam and Columbus.
Upcoming Events
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!
Let’s show our support and appreciation for Rabbi Gelber by registering to watch the livestream of the Convocation ceremony HERE.
We also acknowledge Rabbi Lewis Warshauer as he receives a D.Div. from JTS.
Mitzvah Makers Maccabiah
Sunday, December 11th, 10:30am All are welcome! Join us for a morning of Hanukkah activities, projects, and relay races. ClickHEREto sign up.
Mitzvah opportunity for our Mitzvah Makers and our Community: From now until December 11 we will be collecting new and gently-used winter accessories for adults and children (hats, gloves, earmuffs) as well as flashlights with batteries to be donated to asylum seekers in our area. No need to attend the event to do this mitzvah!
Pre-Hanukkah Community Dinner
Friday, December 16th, 7pm Join us in the Habonim Social Hall for an evening of light, latkes, and laughter! Early bird rate for members through December 9th. Sign upHERE!
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. 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.
Seeking Volunteers for Midnight Run
Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of New York City. The late-night relief efforts create a forum for trust, sharing, understanding and affection.
Habonim is looking to do morning runs, but we need experienced leaders in order to do that! We are asking for volunteers to sign up to do runs with another organization and be trained to lead ours! Write to our officeHERE if you are interested, and learn more about Midnight Run HERE.
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
Datathon to Combat Hate Speech
This is a special opportunity for techies to get their game on while doing social good! Next month, Indiana University is hosting a Datathon and AI Competition for high schoolers and undergraduates to detect and combat Antisemitism and hate speech against Asians, Black people, Hispanics and Muslims using artificial intelligence.
Participants will attend workshops led by Indiana U professors over Zoom, where they will learn how to analyze data and write algorithms. No prior experience is required!
Learn more and sign up HERE. Application deadline is December 15th.
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.
Support Congregation Habonim through Amazon Smile
When shopping on Amazon, use habonim.net/amazonsmile to raise money for the synagogue with no additional cost.
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
