Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of June 1, 2018 / Sivan 18, 5778

Parashat Beha'alotcha

This Week's Schedule: Erev Shabbat, June 1 (Sivan 18) 7:15p Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat/ Maariv 8:03p Candle Lighting Kiddush this Friday night (with cholent!) is sponsored by Peretz Berk and Erik Leung in memory of Meir Gildengoren z"l and Bernice Friedman Stewart z”l. Shabbat, June 2: Beha'alotcha (Sivan 19) 9:30a Shacharit 12:00p Kiddush   Kiddush this week is sponsored by Laura and Sam Weisblatt thanking the community for their friendship and support.   9:11p Havdalah Sunday, June 3 (Sivan 20) 9:30a Sunday Morning Yoga (Ends at 11:00a) Monday, June 4 (Sivan 21)- Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel II - Chapter 3 8:00p Advanced Gemara Class - Sanhedrin 28B   The classes this week are sponsored by Nissim Sade in memory of his beloved sister in law Bilhaa Tzaada (Goren) z"l.  To sponsor a class click here.

Community News Mazal Tov to Micah Gazal on his Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat. Mazal Tov to the proud parents Revital and Victor Gazal.  Mazal Tov to Rachel Sharret and Elliot Kaminetzky on the birth of a baby girl earlier this week. Mazal Tov to Eitan and Ivri Nahari on their first Torah reading this coming Shabbat and to the proud parents, Larissa and Ami Nahari. Condolences to April Stewart Klausner on the passing of her mother, Bernice Friedman Stewart z”l. To make a contribution to the Stanton Street Shul to honor the memory of Bernice Friedman Stewart Z"l please click here. A card will be sent on your behalf to April and her family.

DON'T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT THE STANTON STREET SHUL! NEW MEMBERSHIP CYCLE BEGINS THIS WEEK! 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.

STARTING THIS SUNDAY - New in June: Morning Yoga Classes Gain a stronger, more flexible body and a calmer mind as you learn the classical poses of yoga, as well as relaxation, meditation and yogic breathing.    Sunday mornings, June 3, 10 and 24 from 9:30-11am; and June 17 following the Membership meeting.    Instructor Malka Percal (RYT-200, Integral Yoga Institute) has practiced yoga for many years. All necessary props will be provided; please wear loose comfortable clothing. For details, contact info@stantonstshul.com. RSVP by clicking here.

Rabbi Bodner's Monday Night Classes Resume - June 4 Join us on Monday night for Rabbi Aviad Bodner's weekly Torah classes.  7:00 pm - The Book of Shmuel II 8:00 pm - Advanced Gemara Class - Sanhedrin   Men and Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend. The upcoming classes are sponsored by Nissim Sade in memory of his beloved sister in law Bilhaa Tzaada (Goren) z"l.  To sponsor a class click here.

NEXT WEEK - StantonKIDS - Shabbat, June 9 Join us for our StantonKIDS class with Morah Aliza and Morah Laura! The class will be on Saturday, June 9th from 10:30am-12pm. For a complete schedule of our StantonKids program, please click here.

Women's Discussion Group - Sunday, June 10 @ 12:00 pm The next women's discussion group will be on Sunday, June 10th at 12:00 PM @ the Shul. The topic of the group will be Jewish Women And Food: Join us as we digest some food for thought! In this session, we will explore the relationships between food and our gender identities through a Jewish lens. Attendees must come hungry - for learning and discussion, of course. The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail.com for more details.

Special Community Membership Dinner - Only $22 for Members in Good Standing - Friday Night, June 15 Join us for our next community dinner on June 15. Due to the high demand, registration will close on June 12th at 7:00 pm unless we sell out earlier. Please click here to register ($22 members (!!!!!), $38 non-members, $100 very appreciated sponsors.)

Women's Tefillah for Parashat Korach: Shabbat Morning, June 16 All women are invited to participate in our Women's Tefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Korach, on Shabbat morning, June 16. 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.

Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Eryn London - June 15-16 Join us for a Shabbat of Torah with Rabbi Eryn London on June 15-16:   Friday Night (at the Community Dinner): A Conversation on Lo Titgodudu - Don't Separate Yourself   Shabbat Day following kiddush (12:00 pm): Leading the Way - Different models of leadership in the Bible   Rabbi Eryn London is currently a chaplain resident at New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center. She received smicha from Yeshivat Maharat in 2017. She is a graduate of Goucher College and Goldsmiths, University of London, after which she made aliyah in 2010 where she studied at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and the Susi Bradfield Women's Institute of Halachic Leadership at Midreshet Lindenbaum.

Annual Membership Meeting - Sunday Morning, June 17 The Stanton Street Shul's Annual Membership Meeting is your chance to hear about all that is going on in the shul, ask questions, elect shul board members and vote on other shul-related matters.   This year's meeting will take place on Sunday morning, June 17. Join us for Shacharit services at 9am, followed by breakfast and the meeting at 9:30am.   The membership meeting is open only to shul members in good standing. To renew your membership, please pay your dues online or mail a check to P.O. Box 1008, NY, NY 10002, by June 1. To become a shul member, click here.   If you are not sure if you are a member, or if you have other questions about membership or about the annual meeting, email board@stantonstshul.com. We look forward to seeing all shul members on Sunday, June 17!

Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner - June 22 If you are in your 20s or 30s and want to meet more friends in downtown Manhattan, join us for this Shabbat dinner at the cutest little shul in the LES, we'd love to have you. For more details and to register, Click here.   Dinner hosts: Laura Pierce, Eli Szus, Jonathan Zylberberg, Camilla de Sanna, Gabe Regus, Corey Dicker, Jacob Miller-Sobel, Simon Chafetz, Jennifer Volmer, Shelley Goldfarb, Serena Ella Morena, Brina Chu and Becky Miller

Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday Night Kiddush: June 8, 15, 29 Shabbat Morning Kiddush: June 23, 30 Rabbi's Classes: July 30   To sponsor a kiddush email us at kiddush@stantonstshul.com To sponsor a class, click here.   Support Us! We rely on your generosity to keep us going with weekly prayer services, kiddushim, classes, kids programming, women's tefilah, cultural programs and other events. Click here to make a donation to the Stanton Street Shul! (We need your moral support, too: Click here to "Like" us on Facebook!)

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