Week of November 3 2023 Cheshvan 5784 Shabbat Vayera
Erev Shabbat, Friday November 3, 2023 (19 Cheshvan) Candle Lighting at 5:32pm
Given these challenging times and the devastating events in Israel over the past few weeks, it is more important than ever to gather and worship as a unified Jewish community. We hope that you will take the opportunity to take a pause from the stress of day-to-day life and join us for services this Shabbat.
Shabbat, November 4, 2023 (20 Cheshvan) Services begin promptly at 9:30 am, followed by Kiddush open to all at 12pm. And families, join us downstairs for StantonKIDS Programming at 10:30am!
Havdalah at 6:31pm
Membership Announcement: Renew Your Membership or Consider Joining Our Community Here! Reach out to Brina at info@stantonstshul.com with any questions.
Be a Part of The Shabbat Project This Week!
Dear Stanton Community,
This Shabbat is The Shabbat Project, an international movement for Jews of all walks of life to observe Shabbat this week.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel described Shabbat as "a sanctuary in time" through which we can experience the majesty of creation and the miracle of existence.
In the words of the Israeli poet Zelda: "Light a candle. Drink wine. Softly the Sabbath has plucked the sinking sun. Slowly the Sabbath descends, The rose of heaven in her hand.
How can the Sabbath plant a huge and shining flower in a blind and narrow heart? How can the Sabbath plant the bud of angels in a heart of raving flesh? Can the rose of eternity grow in an age enslaved to death?
Light a candle! Drink wine! Slowly the Sabbath descends are in her hand the flower, and in her hand the sinking sun."
On Simchat Torah, we experienced the greatest loss of Jewish life since the Holocaust. The grief is fresh in our hearts. It hasn't yet been 30 days; the Jewish people are still in Shloshim.
When our hearts are shattered, seeking respite and courageous hope, Shabbat is not merely a day of rest; Shabbat emerges as a transcendence for our souls, a testament to our enduring spirit.
We assuage our grief through community. The mourner is surrounded by loved ones in their home in Shiva. The mourner says Kaddish in a quorum of 10. And on this shabbos, we will show up for each other with The Shabbat Project.
Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein, the founder of The Shabbat Project, envisions this weekend to be: "A sublime moment of global Jewish unity. One people. One heart. One Shabbat. Let’s keep it together for Israel. Am Yisrael Chai. "
On this Shabbat especially -- light candles, one for each soul in your home. Come to shul. Invite a friend to your shabbos table. Even better, invite someone who isn't your friend to your shabbos table. Leave an empty chair for one of the hostages. Sing an extra song at Havdalah. Make this shabbos a special one -- for you and the entirety of the Jewish people.
Virtual Town Hall Meeting Stanton Street Shul will be holding a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 7pm. Join us for an update on the spiritual leadership of the shul and come ready with questions, suggestions and feedback for us! We look forward to seeing you there and catching up with you.
We are shaking from the war breaking out in Israel. Hamas has fired thousands of rockets, over 199 citizens are hostages, and over 1,400 Israelis are dead with thousands more wounded. The hostages include women, children, and even a Holocaust survivor. There are also thousands dead in Gaza -- innocent civilians caught in the line of fire.
This is unprecedented and the most deadly attack on Israel in a generation. We must take action. In addition to our prayers, we ask you to consider making a generous donation to one of the listed causes.
The One who makes peace on high, may He bring peace down below to us, Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birthdays Happy birthday, Caleb Klaber! (11/4)
Misheberach Rachel Devorah bat Elke Cecile Cohen זיאסל מלכה בת אסתר Manny Kaplan מאיר ראובן בן לאה Chana Mera bat Fruma Henna Gitche bat Honcha Ella bat Leah Chaya Malka bat Esther Leia Nolan Rhodes נתן צבי בן פרידה Ashlynn Elizabeth Helen Coffman Ariella Ylena bat Rachel Devorah Moshe Asher Ben Esther Sarah Chaim Yechezkel Ben Leah Zalman Leib Ben Sarah Itka Reuven ben Rochel Rochel bat Devora Rivka bat Miriam Sara
We pray that all who are sick may have a full recovery. We are especially sending prayers to those who are wounded and in need of healing in Israel and Gaza, and daven for the safe return of those who are still unaccounted for. To add a name to our communal misheberach prayer list,email us.
If you have a Yahrtzeit coming up, please reach out! We'd like to update our Yahrzeit database. Please send us your yahrzeit details. If you don't know the exact hebrew date, just let us know the date of passing and we will figure it out and add it to the shul cloud calendar.
StantonKIDS Shabbat Programming for 5784
Our Upcoming Program Dates for 5784 Are Below - We Can't Wait to See You & Your Little Ones There! This Shabbat, November 4! November 18 December 2 and December 16 January 6 and January 20 February 3 and February 10 March 2 and March 16 April 6 and April 20 May 4 and May 11 June 1 and June 15
3GNY & The Blue Card Sunday, December 10, 2023 11:00am-1:00pm At Stanton Street Shul 180 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
You are invited to learn about The Blue Card's work providing Holocaust survivors with financial resources to improve their daily lives, leading to them have a more secure future.
Hear firsthand from Holocaust survivors about how The Blue Card works with them, as well as a third-generation survivor who volunteers with The Blue Card.
Join us afterwards for refreshments, including latkes and drinks.
Women's Tefillah Group Women's Tefillah Group Schedule for 5784 Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah - November 11 Shabbat Parshat Beshalach - January 27 Megillat Esther on Purim night - March 23 Shabbat Parshat Emor - May 18 If you would like to layn, lead services, or give a d'var Torah with us, or if you have questions, please be in touch!
ONLINE ARCHIVES
If you missed services this past shabbes, or arrived too late to hear the drasha, you can go to our archives and read a copy! This week, find Lina Morales' drasha on Lech Lecha.
Click here for an archive of shiurim Clickherefor an archive of drashot Clickhere to go to our YouTube Channel for an archive of all of our ZOOM classes
