Shabbat Shalom Thursday, March 9, 2023 / 16 Adar 5783
In the Synagogue
Shabbat Morning at Habonim at Redeemer
This Saturday, March 11th, join us as we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Henry Gray at Habonim at Redeemer, 150 W. 83rd Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus. You may also join us via Zoom. Times and links below under "Services."
Youth Services at Redeemer
Youth services are at Habonim at Redeemer this week Torah Tots is at 10-10:40am for children 6 & under with their grownups.
Junior Congregation is at 10:45-11:45am for kids in grades 1-5; grownups may stay.
Sponsor/Dedicate
Sponsor a Saturday morning Kiddush to celebrate a birthday, a milestone or a loved one! Various donation levels available. Or donate a bookplate, a Tree of Life leaf or a plaque! Click HERE to support Habonim.
Ends Tomorrow! Passover Candy Sale
Buy candy for Passover hereand 40% of the profits will go to supporting your Habonim community! Order deadline: Tomorrow, March 10th!
Upcoming Events
Tonight: Magic & Sorcery in the Bible with Dr. Sharon Keller - Free Zoom Session!
Tonight, Thursday, March 9th at 7pm Our lecture series on magic and sorcery in the Bible with Dr. Sharon Keller concludes TONIGHT! All sessions are designed to stand alone, so don't worry if you missed the first two. This lecture is free, only on Zoom! Register free HERE.
A Conversation with Rabbi Feld
Sunday, March 12th, 5pm - A Conversation with Rabbi Feld, discussing "The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah." featuring our own Rabbi Lisa Gelber responding. This FREE event is available in person and on Zoom! Register HERE.
Book Group
Wednesday, March 15th - The next meeting of Habonim's Book Group will discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Contact habonimbookgroup@habonim.net to join!
NYPL Treasures Exhibit Tour with Hilda Jaffe
Sunday, March 19th, 2:30pm The NYPL Treasures Exhibit Tour with Hilda Jaffe returns by popular demand! Sign up HERE.
In the Greater Community
Help Victims of the Turkey-Syria Earthquake
The earthquake and aftershocks that rocked Turkey and Syria last month have left more than fifty thousand dead and countless more people without shelter. If you'd like to support the victims of the earthquakes, you can donate to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) HERE.
Study & Services
Parsha and Prayer Weekly
The next session is Thursday, March 16th at 10:00am. To view the full schedule and sign up on Zoom, clickHERE.
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 here see this week's Yahrzeit observances. May all the mourners be comforted.
Save the Date
Future Events with Habonim
Friday, March 24th at 1:00pm- Kreplach, Knishes & Kneidlach: Deli Excursion for Habonim Teens! Member teens are invited to the New York Historical Society’s “I’ll Have What She’s Having” deli exhibit. After the tour, we’ll head to Pastrami Queen to experience our own kosher deli delights. Register your teen HERE. Thursday, April 20th at 6:30pm- The Torah Fund dinner is back, hosted at Sutton Place Synagogue! Congregation Habonim's honoree this year is Deborah Moelis. CLICK HERE to view a flyer, and CLICK HERE for a printable registration form for the dinner. For questions, please contact Amy Kargauer, Torah Fund Chair, HERE. Friday, April 21st - Save the Date: Spring Fling Friday Night Dinner at Habonim. Details coming soon! Thursday, May 4th at 7:00pm- Habonim's Annual Gala. Save the date!
Help Name the New Monthly Bulletin!
Habonim is proud to introduce our new monthly bulletin - but we still need a name! Download & Read the Bulletin Here! Got suggestions for a name? Email communications@habonim.net with your suggestion - the winner will get credited for the title in the next issue of the bulletin, and get some free kosher snacks for Passover as thanks!
Youth & Families
Repair the World Summer Teen Service Corps! Applications open!
Session 1: June 29 - July 20 | Session 2: July 25- Aug 10 (Tuesdays-Thursdays) Do you know a teen looking for a meaningful summer in the city? Invite them to apply for Repair the World's Summer Teen Service Corps! Over 3 or 6 weeks, teens will volunteer hands-on in food or education justice, learn about changemaking in NYC and make new friends! Teens qualify for 45 hours of community service per session. Open to teens of all backgrounds.
Admission is rolling – click here to learn more and apply!
USY Summer Trips
Did you or someone you love go on Wheels or USY's Pilgrimage? Click here for more exciting new USY Summer Travel Programs for 8th-12th graders
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!
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 CHELSEA ANDERSON, Communications Manager SUSAN I. GRANT, President www.habonim.net (212) 787-5347
