Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of April 27, 2018 / Iyar 12, 5778

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

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This Week's Schedule: Erev Shabbat, April 27: 27th Day Omer (Iyyar 12) 7:15p Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat / Ma'ariv (7:30p Candle Lighting time) Kiddush is sponsored by Peretz Berk and Erik Leung in memory of Rabbi Chaim Bloxenheim z"l. Shabbat, April 28: 28th Day Omer, Achrei Mot-Kedoshim (Iyyar 13) 9:30a Shacharit 10:30a StantonKids Shabbat (Ends at 12:00p) 12:00p Kiddush Kiddush this week is sponsored by Lindsey and Rabbi Aviad Bodner in honor of RAB's 20th Bar Mitzvah Anniversary!   8:39p Havdalah Sunday, April 29: Pesach Sheni, 29th Day Omer (Iyyar 14) 12:00p Women's Discussion Group (see below for more details) Monday, April 30: 30th Day Omer (Iyyar 15) - Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel II (New Book!) - Chapter 1 8:00p Advanced Gemara Class - Sanhedrin 28A   The classes this week are sponsored by Malka Percal in memory of Rabbi Chaim Bloxenheim z"l. Men and Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend. To sponsor a class click here.  Tuesday, May 1: 31st Day Omer (Iyyar 16) 7:30p Introduction to Practical Judaism Class   Thursday, May 3: 33rd Day Omer (Iyyar 18) 7:00a Shacharit for Lag BaOmer

Annual Membership Drive - Join Us! It's that time of year again- please join our community by becoming a member of the Stanton Street Shul, or renewing your membership by June 1st, 2018.   Whatever you enjoy most at Stanton-- community dinners, walking tours, the Pesach seder, weekly and holiday services, learning with Rabbi Bodner, guest speakers, Women's Tefilah, our Stanton Kids program, or holiday celebrations-- your presence is valued and appreciated. As a member, you are a key contributor to our growth and development.    You can renew HERE via your ShulCloud account, or send a check to Stanton Street Shul, PO Box 1008, New York, NY 10002.  To become a new member, click here.   Our community is growing, and our Shul is blossoming. We value your participation, and would be so happy if you renewed your membership with us. If you are not yet a member, we look forward to welcoming you! For questions, email office@stantonstshul.com.

THIS WEEK - StantonKIDS - Shabbat, April 28 Join us for our StantonKIDS class with Morah Aliza! The class will be on Saturday, April 28th from 10:30am-12pm. For a complete schedule of our StantonKids program, please click here. This program sponsored by an anonymous donor in honor of Tova and Moselle.

Women's Discussion Group - Sunday, April 29 @ 12:00 pm  Join us for a discussion group engaged in Jewish learning and explore topics that matter to us in a female-powered, supportive, encouraging space where you can talk about all things women-related in the Jewish community. This week's topic will be Uncovering Modesty/Tzniut as a Jewish Woman.  The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail.com to get involved and for more details.

NEXT WEEK - Community Shabbat Dinner - May 4 Join us for our next community dinner on May 4, with Rabbanit Jennifer Geretz, who serves our community as a Rabbinic Advisor by answering halakhic questions relating to Taharat Hamishpacha, the area of Jewish Law that relates to marriage, sexuality, ritual immersion, women's health, and more. for more information and regisration please click here.

NEXT SHABBAT - Scholar in Residence - Rabbanit Jennifer Geretz - May 4 Join us next Shabbat for a Shabbat of Torah with Rabbanit Jennifer Geretz:   Shabbat Schedule: Friday Night following the Community Dinner: Clinging to Kehuna:  Ancient Priesthood in Modern Times   Shabbat Day following kiddush (12:00 pm): Sin, Dust, and Bread - The Journey from Pesach to Shavuot   Seudah Shlishit Discussion (7:00 pm): In Miriam's Footsteps - Reclaiming the Jewish Model of Female Spiritual Leadership Click here for more details.

Women's Tefillah for Parashat Emor: Shabbat Morning, May 5 All women are invited to participate in our next Women's Tefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Emor, on Shabbat morning, May 5. Services will begin at 9:30am and will take place downstairs in the beit midrash. If you would like to layn, lead services, or give a d'var Torah, or if you have questions, send an email to women@stantonstshul.com.

Next StantonTOTS - Sunday, May 13 Join us on May 13th at 10am-11am for our next StantonTOTS class! This class is for children birth- three years old, and is a Mommy or Daddy and Me class full of songs, movement, crafts, and of course, food! The cost for the class is $20/family. We look forward to seeing you there! For a complete schedule of our StantonKids program, please click here..

Get in Touch! The Stanton Street Shul is located at 180 Stanton St., New York, NY 10002   Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 1008, New York, NY 10002   Visit our website: www.stantonstshul.com Send us an email: info@stantonstshul.com   To submit an announcement for our newsletter email announcements@stantonstshul.com