Week of February 21, 2020 / 26 Shevat 5780 Shabbat Mevarchim / Parashat Shekalim, Mishpatim
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Erev Shabbat, February 21 (Shevat 26) 5:15p Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv w/dvar Torah by Jonah Boyarin 5:20p Candle Lighting Friday night kiddush is sponsored by Elazar Friedman
Shabbat, February 22: Shabbat Mevarchim, Parshat Shekalim, Mishpatim (Shevat 27) 9:30a Shacharit with drasha by Rabbinic Intern Jason Goldstein 12:00p Kiddush is sponsored by Dr. Elissa Sampson & Dr. Jonathan Boyarin to say farewell before they move from the neighborhood. 5:15p Mincha followed by Seudah Shelishit w/ Rabbinic Intern Jason Goldstein 6:20p Havdalah / Ma'ariv
Tuesday, February 25: Rosh Chodesh Adar (Shevat 30)
Wednesday, February 26: Rosh Chodesh Adar (Adar 1)
Upcoming Events & Programs 2/29 & 3/7 -StantonKids Shabbat: 10:30am-12:00pm 2/28-2/29 - Shabbat Across America at Stanton with Rabbi Dov Lerea, Ed.D. with community dinner on 2/28 - register now 3/8 - Pre-Purim Masquerade Ballhonoring Jackie & Andrew Klaber (5:30pm-9:00pm) 3/9-3/10 - Purim at Stanton with Megillah reading by Jeremy Newberger in the main sanctuary and the Annual Women's Megillah Reading in the Beit Midrash
Thank you to Rachel Mincer for teaching a 3-part class series on the history of the Jewish book, which concluded this week.
This month, we will say farewell to our longtime members and friends Elissa Sampson and Jonathan Boyarin who are moving uptown. Please join us for a special kiddush this Shabbat, February 22, as we wish them zay gezunt!
Rabbinic Intern Jason Goldstein will be with us this Shabbat. Join us for learning with Jason at Shacharit services and at Seudah Shelishit.
NEWS
Purchase Your Tickets Now to Our Pre-Purim Masquerade Ball Honoring Jackie & Andrew Klaber Malka Percal & the Women's Tefillah Group Risa Gerstein
On Friday night, February 28, the Stanton Street Shul is joining with hundreds of locations throughout North America in sponsoring the 24th annual “Shabbat Across America and Canada," a nationwide effort coordinated by NJOP to share the beauty of Shabbat with marginally affiliated and unaffiliated Jews.
Our program will include a special Friday night service and Shabbat dinner (vegetarian/vegan). RSVP required for dinner -Click here to register .
Bring a friend! Discounted rates are available for those new to Stanton.
5:30 pm - Services begin - Join us for a warm & welcoming Carlbach-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, with inspirational words by Rabbi Dov Lerea
6:45 pm - Shabbat Dinner - Friendly & delicious vegetarian/vegan Shabbat dinner for all those who have RSVPed, catered by Buddha Bodai.
7:35 pm - Talk by Rabbi Dov Lerea: "Personal Reflections on a Jewish Journey"
Rabbi Dov Lerea has been a professional educator for the past 35 years. Rabbi Dov is currently the Head of Judaic Studies at the Shefa School in New York, a day school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. Rabbi Dov has an AB from Brown University in Religious Studies, an MA and Rabbinic degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary, a Rabbinic degree from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, an MA in Learning and Teaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and an Ed.D. from the Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at JTS. He is deeply committed to the Spanish-Portuguese heritage of his family, and is also a religiously, nutritionally and philosophically committed vegan.
Celebrate Purim at the Stanton Street Shul!
Monday, March 9 7:30 pm - Ma'ariv 7:45 pm - Megillah Reading (Traditional and Women's Readings)
Tuesday, March 10 8:30 am - Shacharit 9:00 am - Megillah Reading
Mechazit HaShekel and Matanot l'Evionim (Half Shekel and Gifts to the Poor)
In the month of Adar, we fulfill an important mitzvah of Purim, the collection of funds for the poor. All monies collected will be distributed in the community before or on Purim. Please be generous and donate on-line, or make your check payable to: Stanton Street Shul, P.O. Box 1008, NY, NY 10002.
Women's Tefillah Group to be Honored at Gala
Stanton Board member emeritus Malka Percal will accept an award on behalf of the Stanton Women's Tefilah Group at the Shul's Pre-Purim Masquerade Ball on Sunday, March 8. The long-running Women's Tefillah Group meets throughout the year at Stanton for davening and Torah readings on Shabbatot, Purim and Simchat Torah, and has hosted many bat mitzvah and kallah celebrations as well as speakers and scholars. This spring, founding member Rachel Mincer will offer classes in leyning Haftarah. Join us at the Gala to show appreciation for Malka and the WTG! Purchase your tickets by Monday to get the early bird rate of $180 for Stanton members!
StantonKIDS Next Shabbat, February 29, 10:30am
Children of all ages are invited to our StantonKIDS program on Shabbat morning, February 29, 10:30am to noon.
Join us for songs, prayers, learning about the parsha and other fun activities. Plus a special kiddush for kids.
For more information or to sponsor a StantonKIDS program, email kids@stantonstshul.com.
Update from the Security Committee
Responding to the insecure environment we live in, the rise in anti-Semitic incidents, and the concerns of our congregants, the Board recently undertook the installation of a security system including security cameras and monitors. The front door of the shul is locked while services are in progress. If you do not know the code, please knock loudly to be let in.
We are still recruiting committee members and a committee chair to oversee monitoring the cameras, developing an evacuation plan, and planning a fire drill. You will have the full support of the Board. Please speak with Jeff Katz or any Board member or email board@stantonstshul.com to get involved with this important committee!
Kiddushes are a joyous way to celebrate Shabbat and bring together our members and friends-- with good food and drink. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other event, commemorate a yahrzeit, or show appreciation for the extraordinary work being done in this Shul. We would love to share your special occasions.
We rely on your generosity to keep us going with weekly prayer services, kiddushes, children's programming, classes, women's tefillah, arts and cultural programs, and other events. Click here to donate!
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