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Weekly Email, Wednesday, April 5, 2023

04/05/2023 02:31:05 PM

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Chag Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover!
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 / 14 Nisan 5783

In the Synagogue

Passover Services
Passover begins today, Wednesday, April 5!
Latest time to Eat Hametz: 10:50am
Latest Time to Dispose of Hametz: 11:54am
Candlelighting at 7:06pm

Don't forget Eruv Tavshilin! Details here

Thursday, April 6
Passover Yom Tov service at 9:30am, in person and on Zoom

Friday, April 7
Morning Service at 9:30am, in person and on Zoom
Abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30pm on Zoom

Saturday, April 8
Morning Service at 9:30am, in person and on Zoom
Havdalah at 8:05pm, Zoom only

For a complete schedule of Passover service times, click HERE

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.

Upcoming Events

Yom HaShoah Commemorations

Monday, April 17th at 7:00pm - Join us for a Yom HaShoah observance in the Habonim sanctuary and on Zoom.

Monday, April 17th at 10:00pm until Tuesday, April 18th at 6:00pm - Habonim and other UWS Jewish institutions will honor Shoah victims together in the annual overnight Reading of the Names at Ansche Chesed. Members of Habonim will read from 11-11:30pm. To participate in this moving event, you must attend in person. Please contact Ruth Murphy via office@habonim.net. Information on how to watch the event online will be available shortly.

Torah Fund Dinner

Thursday, April 20th, 6:30pm at Sutton Place Synagogue - For the first time in 4 years, the annual Metronorth Region of WLCJ Torah Fund events will take place in person! Honorees include Habonim's own 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.

Spring Fling Shabbat Dinner

Friday, April 21st after 6:00pm Shabbat services - Register HERE for a Post-Passover Shabbat dinner following in-person Friday night services to celebrate Spring with your Habonim community. Early bird pricing extended through April 10th!

OneBlock Community Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity

Sunday, April 23 at 10:30am - Help us clean up our neighborhood, in partnership with One Block! Trash bags and grabbers will be provided as we come together to improve our surroundings and help the community. Sign up here!

Israel 75 Live with Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt

Thursday, April 27th at 7:00pm - Join us for a night of comedy celebrating Israel's 75th birthday with American-Israeli comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt. Get tickets HERE.

Habonim Is All In! Casino Night Benefit

Thursday, May 4th at 7:00pm - Come join us for a fun-filled night of casino games, cocktails, and cuisine honoring Wendy & Alan Halperin, Rachel Lenore, and Jennifer North & Marc Lessner for their years of service to our community. Register or donate here by April 14th.

Lower East Side Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, May 7 at 10:30 AM - A Lower East Side Scavenger Hunt for all ages! See the most fascinating Jewish heritage locations before they disappear! Teams will answer tricky, fascinating questions about the places they discover, from Rivington Street to East Broadway, from Orchard Street to Essex Street. Learn more and register HERE.

In the Greater Community

Help Victims of the Turkey-Syria Earthquake

The earthquake and aftershocks that rocked Turkey and Syria in February have left more than fifty three thousand dead and millions 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

No session next week in observance of the holiday.
The next session is Thursday, April 20th at 10:00am.
To view the full schedule and sign up on Zoom, click HERE.

Passover Services & Times

Passover begins Wednesday, April 5th
Latest time to Eat Hametz: 10:50am
Latest Time to Dispose of Hametz: 11:54am
Candlelighting at 7:06pm

Thursday, April 6
Passover Yom Tov service at 9:30am, in person, or on Zoom.

Friday, April 7
Morning Service at 9:30am, in person and on Zoom.
Abbreviated Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30pm, on Zoom

Saturday, April 8
Morning Service at 9:30am, in person and on Zoom
Havdalah at 8:05pm, Zoom only.

For a full schedule of service times, click here .

No morning minyan on
Tuesday, April 11th.
Morning minyan will resume on Tuesday, April 18th.

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 to see this week's Yahrzeit observances.
May all the mourners be comforted.

Save the Date

Future Events with Habonim

Sunday, April 23rd at 8:00pm - Taste of Torah: Israel! Join Rabbi Gelber for a learning session on Zoom.
Monday, April 24th at 7:00pm - Book Group meets on Zoom. April's book is Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov. Contact habonimbookgroup@habonim.net to join!
Thursday, May 11th at 11:00am - Sisterhood is organizing an in-person guided tour of the Jewish Museum's exhibition of The Sassoons. This tour is fully booked, but you can sign up to be on the waiting list HERE.
Sunday, June 4th at 1:40pm - Let the Sisterhood of Habonim take you out to the ballgame with a Mets' game at Citi Field! Sign up and buy your tickets HERE.

Issue Two of The Builders' Bulletin!

Habonim is proud to introduce our new monthly publication, The Builders' Bulletin!
Download & Read the Bulletin Here!
Do you have any suggestions for things you'd like to see featured in future bulletins? Email communications@habonim.net and let us know!

Youth & Families

City Kid New York: That's So Artsy! Toddler Group

Wednesdays at 4:00pm at Habonim - Habonim is proud to host City Kid Explorers! Bring your children to get inspired by the greatest artists of all time! Young artists will be led by educators and learn about lines, colors, shapes, and textures as they explore different art-making styles and create masterpieces. Each week has a new theme and artist inspiration. Habonim members can use promo code member20 for 20% off! Register HERE.

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.

Community Events

Happenings at Habonim

Services: Shabbat & Beyond

Donate to Torah Fund!

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

Questions? Contact Michelle Szpilzinger at office@habonim.net.

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