Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of June 15, 2018 / Tammuz 2, 5778

Parashat Korach

This Week's Schedule:   Erev Shabbat, June 15 (Tammuz 2) 7:00p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 7:30p Membership Shabbat Dinner - Registration Closed (8:11p Candle Lighting)   Thank you to our dinner sponsors: The Stanton Street Shul Board of Trustees, Alan Schwartz, Dana Friedman, Iris and Carol Portnoy and Robert and Jackie Brown. Shabbat, June 16: Korach (Tammuz 3) 9:30a Shacharit 9:30a Women's Tefillah for Parashat Korach 12:00p Kiddush Kiddush is sponsored by Revital and Victor Gazal in honor of their son Micah's Bar Mitzvah. To sponsor a kiddush email us at kiddush@stantonstshul.com   12:30p Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Eryn London will speak on the topic: Leading the Way - Different models of leadership in the Bible (more details below)   9:19p Havdalah Sunday, June 17 (Tammuz 4) 9:00a Shacharit followed by Breakfast 9:30a Annual Membership Meeting (Ends at 11:00a) 1:00p Women's Sunday Morning Yoga   Monday, June 18 (Tammuz 5) - Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel - Chapter 5 8:00p Advanced Gemara Class - Sanhedrin 29B The Classes this week are sponsored by Hanit Daniels. To sponsor a class, click here.

DON'T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT THE STANTON STREET SHUL! NEW MEMBERSHIP CYCLE BEGAN JUNE 1 It's that time of year again- please join our community by becoming a member of the Stanton Street Shul, or renewing your membership as soon as possible.   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, or bring a check to the meeting on Sunday. 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.

Special Community Membership Dinner - Friday Night, June 15 - Registration Closed Thank you to our dinner sponsors: The Stanton Street Shul Board of Trustees, Alan Schwartz, Dana Friedman, Iris and Carol Portnoy and Robert and Jackie Brown. Dinner will follow services at approximately 7:30 pm. All members are welcome to join at 8:30pm for a discussion about the new mission statement of the shul.

THIS SHABBAT - 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.

THIS SHABBAT - Scholar in Residence - Rabbi Eryn London - June 16 Join us for a Shabbat of Torah with Rabbi Eryn London on June 16. She will be speaking on Shabbat following kiddush (12:00 pm) on the topic: 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, ASAP. 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!

Women's Yoga Classes - Sundays in June 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.    Upcoming Sessions: June 17 at 1 pm June 24 at 9:30 am   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.

Summer Chesed Drive - Drop off Baby Wipes before July 4th This summer, the Stanton Street Shul Chesed Committee is collecting baby wipes for survivors of domestic violence and their children. When you attend a program at shul, please bring an unopened pack of baby wipes. The wipes will be distributed to families in need through the NYC Family Justice Centers, run by the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence. To coordinate a drop-off time and questions, contact Jessica Spector at chesed@stantonstshul.com

Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner - June 22 - SOLD OUT This dinner is sold out and registration is now closed. To be place on a waiting list, email us at office@stantonstshul.com. For more info, click here.   Dinner hosts: Laura Pierce, Eli Szus, Jonathan Zylberberg, Camilla de Sanna, Gabe Regus, Jacob Miller-Sobel, Simon Chafetz, Jennifer Volmer, Shelley Goldfarb, Serena Ella Morena, Brina Chu and Becky Miller

Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday Night Kiddush: June 29 Shabbat Morning Kiddush: June 30, July 7 Rabbi's Classes: July 30, August 6   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