The Stanton Street Weekly Newsletter: Shabbat Mevarchim Eikev
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Week of August 19, 2022
22 Av 5782
Shabbat Mevarchim Eikev
Thank you to our most generous
DONORS this week!
Donna & Matthis Chazanov for Family Membership Renewal
Tracy Fogel for Individual Membership Renewal
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Erev Shabbat August 19 (22 Av)
7:31p Candle Lighting
Shabbat Mevarchim Eikev August 20 (23 Av)
9:30a Shabbat Services and in-person Kiddush with Nathaniel Kingsbury
8:30p Shabbat Ends
Guest Lay Leader this Shabbat
This shabbat, Nathaniel Kingsbury
will join us for Shacharit and will deliver a dvar Torah.
Nathaniel was born and raised in Westchester, and attended the local Solomon Schechter school. Throughout high school, he was heavily involved in his local shul, frequently leading services and reading Torah. Nathaniel has continued his Jewish involvement throughout college through the Bronfman Center. He recently graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in Electrical Engineering and minors in Mathematics and Literature, and is very excited to be at The Stanton Street Shul this Shabbos!
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Patron Level
Family Level
Individual Level
Under 35 Level
Out-of-Town Family Level
Out-of-Town Individual Level
If you are already a member, it's time to renew your membership for the new year. Please consider increasing your membership level.
If you are not a member, please consider joining!! We'd love to have you.
Upcoming Events
TOWN HALL MEETING on Thursday, September 8th TO STRATEGIZE for the FUTURE of our SHUL.
Misheberach:We pray that all who are sick may have a full recovery. To add a name to our communal misheberach prayer list,email us. If you have a Yahrtzeit coming up, please reach out!
Baruch Dayan Emet: We are very saddened to learn that Gela bas Malka, or Gela Baser Percal, Malka Percal's mom, passed away at age 97 on Aug. 15th, 2022. Gela died in California, where she lived, and the shivas are taking place there. Gela was a Holocaust survivor and a war bride.
Click here for a video about her life, made by the
Santa Barbara Jewish Federation
for their permanent exhibition on local Holocaust survivors.
ONLINE ARCHIVES Click HERE for an archive of shiurim by Rabbi Staller
ClickHERE for an archive of drashot by Rabbi Staller
Click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel for an archive of our ZOOM classes
StantonKids Shabbat Programming for 5783
September 17th: get ready for the High Holidays!
Special Event on SUNDAY October 9th:
Sukkah Decorating in Siempre Verde Garden
October 29th
November 5th and 19th
December 3rd and 17th
January 7th and 21st
February 4th and 25th
March 4th and 18th
April 1st and 22nd
May 6th and 20th
June 3rd and 17th
As we pray for the safety of our Jewish family in Ukraine and all communities in affected areas, we encourage you to do what you can to make a difference.
Please consider making a donation to UJA Federation. They and their partners have been on the ground in Ukraine since the beginning fulfilling emergency needs such as emergency relief for those who are homebound or have disabilities, humanitarian supplies, refugee aid, and the facilitation of Aliyah for those trying to leave the country.
Thank you in advance for stepping up to support the critical needs in Ukraine as the crisis continues to unfold. Kindly donate here.
Shabbat Shmooze
Another way to stay connected to congregants and let people know we care!
Each Thursday, we will call a few congregants to chat, touch base,
and wish them Shabbat Shalom!
Send usall call requests, recommendations, or interests.
Some examples of ways to get involved:
Try your hand at being a Gabbai for a week Plan fun events. Help maintain and improve our building. Extend chesed to our members in need.
Brainstorm ways to grow membership in our shul. Strengthen connections to our external community and within our internal community.
(Note: You will always have support and assistance. If you want to try something you've never done before, we will guide you. You won't have to figure it out on your own. We encourage you and welcome you to give as little or as much of your time as you are able.)
If anything strikes your fancy, please fill out this google form. And consider grabbing a buddy with whom to volunteer.
The Stanton Street Shul COVID Protocols
(as of May 25, 2022)
Masks are required in the main sanctuary, lower level, and balcony.
Attendees must provide proof of vaccination and are welcome to attend our weekly kiddush downstairs following shacharit services.
Stanton is a safe place whatever your COVID concerns. Please be considerate of the health and safety of your fellow congregants.
We care deeply about the safety of our community. Our policy will be updated based on prevailing public health guidelines and conditions.
Security Protocols for Entering Shul
Please use the code to enter the door on the right side of the building. If you do not know the code, knock and someone will let you in.
For our health and that of our city, country and world --
get vaccinated and boosted! Walk-in vaccines and booster shots are now available throughout the city. Speak to your doctor or call the main vaccine hotline for NYC: 877-VAX-4NYC or 877-829-4692 or
visithttps://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/or https://www.turbovax.info/for more info