Weekly Newsletter

Join us for Seudah Shelishit and learning with Mordecai Silver this Shabbat, after mincha, which begins at 7:15pm. Mordecai will be presenting Avot d'Rabbi Natan at Seudah Shelishit each week up until the Shabbat before Rosh Hashana. 

Avot d'Rabbi Natan is a commentary on the better-known Pirkei Avot, and consists largely of maxims that cover the proper approach to Torah study, common human courtesy, and other life advice. 

Celebrate summer with classic films, at shul. Our Stanton Summer Film Series continues on Wednesday night, August 28, with a screening of The World of Sholom Aleichem, a collection of three stories from Yiddish literature, starring Zero Mostel, Gertrude Berg, and Nancy Walker. In English.

Stanton film series coordinator Moshe Bloxenheim will give an introduction. 

Popcorn and soft drinks will be served. Admission is $10.

All screenings are at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights.

Still to come: The Goldbergs on September 4...

As a community we are beginning to be more mindful of ecological concerns. For a long time we have been attentive to recycling our waste materials.  Now we are beginning the battle of removing plastic utensils from our kitchen and kiddushim.

A set of stainless steel silverware has been purchased, toyveled, [ritually prepared], and is ready for use.  In the coming weeks we will replace plastic cups with dish washable alternatives.  Please see Jeff Katz or Jill Slater to discuss these improvements. 

All are invited to join us for High Holidays services, which this year will be led by our own community members. No tickets required. Here is the schedule.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, EREV ROSH HASHANA
6:23 PM Candelighting 
6:25PM Mincha/Maariv led by Neil Kitainik
7:30 PM Yom Tov Meal (registration required)

MONDAY, 1ST DAY ROSH HASHANA
9:00 AM  Shacharit 

11:00 AM Shofar led by Jeff Katz, Jeremy Newberger and Mordecai Silver
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Stanton Kids Program
6:25 PM Mincha, followed by Learning
7:29 PM Candlelighting for 2nd Day
7:30 PM Maariv led by Eli Shoshani

TUESDAY, 2ND DAY ROSH HASHANA

9:00 AM  Shacharit 

11:00 AM Shofar by Jeff Katz, Jeremy Newberger, Mordecai Silver
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Stanton Kids Program
6:25 PM Mincha, followed by Learning

7:25 PM Maariv/Yom Tov Ends

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, EREV YOM KIPPUR

6:08 PM Candlelighting 
6:25 PM Kol Nidre led by Neil Kitainkik

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, YOM KIPPUR
9:00 AM Morning Service led by Mordecai Silver

Musaf led by Eli Shoshani

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Stanton Kids Program
12:15 PM Yizkor

4:30 PM Mincha led by Eli Shoshani

Reading of Sefer Yonah by Mordecai Silver
5:55 PM Neila led by Neil Kitainkik
7:08 PM Fast Ends / Maariv

Last May, as part of LES History Month, the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy launched a Facebook fundraiser and raised one thousand dollars towards the restoration of the Stanton Street Shul's Mazalot.

Sponsoring a kiddush is a great way to celebrate milestones, commemorate a yahrzeit, or show your appreciation for someone in your life. It's about coming together with your community. And with kugel. 

We have sponsorships available through the summer. Please email kiddush@stantonstshul.com for more information.

This year, Tisha B'Av falls on Shabbat; therefore, the fast day is observed on Sunday (10th of Av), which begins motzei Shabbat  (Saturday evening). Unlike other years, one is permitted and encouraged to have a large seuda shlishit (third Shabbat meal) on Shabbat afternoon before the fast begins (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 552:10). It can be either meat or dairy. One should daven mincha before the meal. (We will be davening Mincha at 1:35 pm). 

One must be careful to conclude all eating and drinking before sunset, which takes place this Saturday at 8:00 pm. Beginning at that time, washing, eating and drinking are prohibited. However, we sit on chairs of regular height and wear normal footwear until nightfall.

After nightfall at 8:46 pm, one should recite the blessing: "Baruch Hamavdil bein Kodesh le-Chol" which allows one to engage in melakhah (work). One then takes off leather shoes and puts on canvas or rubber footwear. There is no regular havdalah on Saturday evening (havdalah over wine is postponed until after the fast.) We do however recite the blessing over the candle ("Borei Meorei Haesh") after Shabbat is over. This blessing is not contingent upon the blessing over the wine; it is an expression of thanks for the creation of fire, which according to a midrash was revealed to humanity on Shabbat's conclusion (SA OC 556). We will say this bracha publicly at shul after maariv.

Maariv at Stanton will begin at 9:20 pm followed by the reading of Megilat Eichah and recitation of the evening kinot, singing slow songs of dveikut - yearning for the presence of God - and songs about Jerusalem. All are encouraged to participate.

Please join us on Sunday morning at 9:00 am for Shacharit and Kinot at shul. We do not put on tefilin or a talit until mincha of Tisha B'Av (SA OC 555:1).

The fast ends at 8:32 pm. At the close of the fast, before eating and drinking, havdalah must be recited over grape juice or wine. Two blessings are recited: "HaGafen" and "HaMavdil"; we do not bless, however, over the spices and the candle. This year, since the fast is observed on the 10th of Av, the restrictions of the nine days are lifted on Sunday night. However, meat and wine are prohibited until Monday morning (SA OC 558:1).
 
"Anyone who mourns for Jerusalem merits to share in her joy" (Babylonian Talmud Taanit 30A).

Three mazalot [Zodiac paintings] and wainscoting below have now been restored by Stanton's internal crew of artists: David Wander, Dory and Billy Bergman. The three mazalot include Chodesh Adar, Nisan and Iyar.

Spend some time examining the rich detail, the vibrant colors, and hopefully you will appreciate that eight of the twelve mazalot have been masterfully restored within the last two years. The eight have been generously sponsored by Stanton donors. The remaining four are still available to individuals, families or groups for sponsorship. If you are interested speak with Jeff Katz.

Sponsoring a kiddush is a great way to celebrate milestones, commemorate a yahrzeit, or show your appreciation for someone in your life. It's about coming together with your community. And with kugel. 

We have sponsorships available through the summer. Please email kiddush@stantonstshul.com for more information.

Join us for the Stanton Summer Series. Films, popcorn and soft drinks. Admission $10. All screenings are at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights. (Please note that dates have changed since last week's newsletter.)

August 21:  The Dybbuk - A 1937 Yiddish language film with subtitles. Two lovers unaware that they were betrothed to each other before their births.

August 28:  The World of Sholem Aleichem - In English, a collection of three stories from Yiddish literature, staring Zero Mostel, Gertrude Berg, and Nancy Walker.

September 4: The Goldbergs (TV series 1949-1957)

Please join us at shul on Shabbat, July 27, as we prepare to say good-bye to the Bodner family. All are welcome to attend a special dairy kiddush following davening and share words of farewell. See above for the complete Shabbat schedule.

Join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 7pm for a Shloshim to commemorate the life of Moshe Maurice Wilkominsky z"l – Moshe Sholmo ben Yitzchak.

We are requesting, if you can, to study some Torah in his memory that we can discuss when we’re together. May his memory be for a blessing. For more information, please contact Judy at jbjosephs@gmail.com

Three mazalot [Zodiac paintings] and wainscoting below have now been restored by Stanton's internal crew of artists: David Wander, Dory and Billy Bergman. The three mazalot include Chodesh Adar, Nisan and Iyar.

Spend some time examining the rich detail, the vibrant colors, and hopefully you will appreciate that eight of the twelve mazalot have been masterfully restored within the last two years. The eight have been generously sponsored by Stanton donors. The remaining four are still available to individuals, families or groups for sponsorship. If you are interested speak with Jeff Katz.

Join us for the Stanton Summer Series. Films, popcorn and soft drinks. Admission $10. All screenings are at 7:00 pm. 

August 19:  The Dybbuk - A 1937 Yiddish language film with subtitles. Two lovers unaware that they were betrothed to each other before their births.

August 26:  The World of Sholem Aleichem - In English, a collection of three stories from Yiddish literature, staring Zero Mostel, Gertrude Berg, and Nancy Walker.

September 3, Labor Day: The Goldbergs (TV series 1949-1957)

Rabbi Ben Keil, is one of the impressive candidates we discovered through our search and has been invited to meet the Stanton community. This is an opportunity for our community to gain a sense of his personal, spiritual and leadership skills.   

Rabbi Ben Keil has been learning at at the RIETS Israel Kollel for three years, and teaches Gemara at Yeshivat Orayta in the evenings.  He grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, and attended Boston University, where he and his wife Dana met.  Rabbi Keil spent two years teaching at the Breuer's Mesivta High School, a year running the youth department at Lincoln Square Synagogue, and two years as Executive Director of LSS before their family moved to Jerusalem to spend time learning.  The Keils, and their children Meir (5) Ashira (3) and Livia (1) are excited to return to New York City this summer, at which time Rabbi Keil will be fulfilling his residency requirements for semicha at RIETS. Rabbi Keil also holds private semicha from Rabbi Joseph Polak, the Av Beit Din of the Rabbinical Council of New England.

The next women's discussion group will be on Sunday, July 14th the Shul. The topic of discussion - Sexuality and Family Purity  The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail. for more details.

Please join us at shul on Shabbat, July 27th as we prepare to say good-bye to the Bodner family. All are welcome to attend a special dairy kiddush following davening and share words of farewell.

Join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 7pm for a Shloshim to commemorate the life of Moshe Maurice Wilkominsky z"l – Moshe Sholmo ben Yitzchak.

We are requesting, if you can, to study some Torah in his memory that we can discuss when we’re together. May his memory be for a blessing. For more information, please contact Judy at jbjosephs@gmail.com

The Stanton Street Shul Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 

Now is a great time to renew your membership or join the Stanton Street Shul.

• Current members, please renew your membership on our website, using your Shulcloud account here, or bring a check to the meeting on Sunday morning.

• If you are not yet a member, please join by filling out the form on our website.

We rely on our lay leaders, committee members, and volunteers. If you are interested in taking on a more active role at Stanton, please email board@stantonstshul.com.

All women are invited to participate in our Women'sTefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Shlach, on Shabbat morning, June 29 where we will be celebrating the Shabbat Kallah of Chavie Sharfman! Services will begin at 9:30 am 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.

Rabbi Ben Keil, is one of the impressive candidates we discovered through our search and has been invited to meet the Stanton community. This is an opportunity for our community to gain a sense of his personal, spiritual and leadership skills.   

Shabbat Schedule:

7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat with Dvar Torah 

7:30 pm - Shabbat Community Dinner with meet and greet with the Rabbi (Register here)

9:30 am - Shachrit with Dvar Torah with the rabbi

12:00 pm - Kiddush

7:15 pm - Shiur with with rabbi

8:00 pm - Mincha

8:20 pm - Seudah Shlishit with Q&A session with the rabbi

9:10 pm - Maariv and Havdalah

Rabbi Ben Keil has been learning at at the RIETS Israel Kollel for three years, and teaches Gemara at Yeshivat Orayta in the evenings.  He grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, and attended Boston University, where he and his wife Dana met.  Rabbi Keil spent two years teaching at the Breuer's Mesivta High School, a year running the youth department at Lincoln Square Synagogue, and two years as Executive Director of LSS before their family moved to Jerusalem to spend time learning.  The Keils, and their children Meir (5) Ashira (3) and Livia (1) are excited to return to New York City this summer, at which time Rabbi Keil will be fulfilling his residency requirements for semicha at RIETS. Rabbi Keil also holds private semicha from Rabbi Joseph Polak, the Av Beit Din of the Rabbinical Council of New England.

The next women's discussion group will be on Sunday, July 14th the Shul. The topic of discussion - Sexuality and Family Purity  The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail. for more details.

This four-part class examines Jewish practice, customs, and beliefs through the lens of Jewish law. Rabbi Bodner will introduce students to Jewish legal frameworks and the texts that support them, and the laws related to customs including diet, life cycle events, and other inter-personal affairs. Classes will take place at 12 Eldridge Street. $20 per session, $65 for four-session bundle. Discounted rate for Stanton Street Shul members. Contact hcoopersmith@eldridgestreet.org.

Rabbi Shmuel Rosenberg, is one of the impressive candidates we discovered through our search and has been invited to meet the Stanton community. This is an opportunity for our community to gain a sense of his personal, spiritual and leadership skills.   

Shabbat Schedule:

7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat with Dvar Torah 

7:30 pm - Shabbat Community Dinner with meet and greet with the Rabbi (Registration closed)

9:30 am - Shachrit with Dvar Torah with the rabbi

12:00 pm - Kiddush

7:15 pm - Shiur with with rabbi

8:00 pm - Mincha

8:20 pm - Seudah Shlishit with Q&A session with the rabbi

9:10 pm - Maariv and Havdalah

Rabbi Shmuel Rosenberg was raised Hasidic and educated in Yeshiva Or Shraga Itzhak (Borush-Ruzhyn.)  He received his semicha from Beit Menachem, a Chabad yeshiva, in Bnei Brak.  Rounding out his education he received a B.A in Jewish Thought, Talmud & Halacha, from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.  Rabbi Rosenberg served as rabbi of the Orthodox community in Wroclaw (Breslau), Poland and of Kehilat Tiferet Shalom, in Ramat AvivIsrael. He is attracted to the Stanton Street Shul because it is orthodox, open, welcoming and progressive.  He believes that combination defines him very well.

The Stanton Street Shul Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Detailed information will be sent out to members later this month.

Now is a great time to renew your membership or join the Stanton Street Shul.

• Current members, please renew your membership on our website, using your Shulcloud account here.

• If you are not yet a member, please join by filling out the form on our website.

We rely on our lay leaders, committee members, and volunteers. If you are interested in taking on a more active role at Stanton, please email board@stantonstshul.com.

Join us for our StantonKIDS program! The class will be on Shabbat morning (June 15th) from 10:30am-12pm. To sponsor a future kids program, contact us at kids@stantonstshul.com

All women are invited to participate in our Women'sTefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Shlach, on Shabbat morning, June 29 where we will be celebrating the Shabbat Kallah of Chavie Sharfman! Services will begin at 9:30 am 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.

This four-part class examines Jewish practice, customs, and beliefs through the lens of Jewish law. Rabbi Bodner will introduce students to Jewish legal frameworks and the texts that support them, and the laws related to customs including diet, life cycle events, and other inter-personal affairs. Classes will take place at 12 Eldridge Street. $20 per session, $65 for four-session bundle. Discounted rate for Stanton Street Shul members. Contact hcoopersmith@eldridgestreet.org.

Preparing meals for a 3-day holiday can be exhausting, let us help you out with one of them. Our community dinners are always a great time, with good food and even better company. Join us for this dairy/pescatarian dinner on the Friday night before Shavuot, we'd love to have you.  Due to the high demand, registration will close on June 4 at 7:00 pm unless we sell out earlier. For more information and registration, click here.

Thank you to our dinner sponsors: Jeff Katz, Alan Schwartz, David Silverman and Barry Feldman. More sponsors welcome!

On Motzei Shabbat, Erev Shavuot, we will have a Tikkun Leil Shavuot (evening of learning) with a community dinner. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Schedule of the evening:

7:55 pm - Mincha

Followed by Seuda Shishit with class taught by David Deutsch

8:45 pm - Maariv followed by dinner for the entire community (sponsors welcome!)

9:30 pm - Talk by Avraham Sosa: "Community and Converts: a Shared Responsibility" 

10:30 pm - Talk by Rabbi Aviad Bodner: "David HaMelech or David the Politician?" - An in-depth study of King David's rise to power 

Join us for our StantonKIDS program! The class will be on Sunday morning (June 9th) from 10:30am-12pm. To sponsor a future kids program, contact us at kids@stantonstshul.com

All women are invited to participate in our Women'sTefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Shlach, on Shabbat morning, June 29 where we will be celebrating the Shabbat Kallah of Chavie Sharfman! Services will begin at 9:30 am 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.

The Stanton Street Shul Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Detailed information will be sent out to members later this month.

Now is a great time to renew your membership or join the Stanton Street Shul.

• Current members, please renew your membership on our website, using your Shulcloud account here.

• If you are not yet a member, please join by filling out the form on our website.

We rely on our lay leaders, committee members, and volunteers. If you are interested in taking on a more active role at Stanton, please email board@stantonstshul.com.