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Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of June 22, 2018 / Tammuz 9, 5778

Parashat Chukat

This Week's Schedule: . Erev Shabbat, June 22 (Tammuz 9) All Day Event: Waiting List Registration 7:00p Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner at Stanton (Ends at 11:00p) (8:13p Candle Lighting)   Thank you to the dinner hosts: Laura Pierce, Eli Szus, Jacob Miller-Sobel, Simon Chafetz, Jennifer Volmer, Shelley Goldfarb, Serena Ella Morena, Brina Chu and Becky Miller Shabbat, June 23: Chukat (Tammuz 10) 9:30a Shacharit 12:00p Kiddush Kiddush is sponsored by the Stanton Street Shul's Board of Trustees in honor of the out going board members.  9:21p Havdalah Sunday, June 24 (Tammuz 11) 9:30a Sunday Morning Yoga (Ends at 11:00a) Monday, June 25 (Tammuz 12) - Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel - Chapter 6 8:00p Advanced Gemara Class - Sanhedrin 29B   Men and Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to attend. These upcoming classes are sponsored by Malka Percal in memory of Rabbi Herschel Lazaros z"l.    Wednesday, June 27 (Tammuz 14) 9:30a Sharim b'Ivrit - Hebrew Immersion Class for Toddlers (see below for more details)

Mazal Tov! Community News Mazal to Liz and Jon Miller on the birth of a baby boy! Mazal tov to the big brothers Nate and Zachy, and to the excited grandparents Miriam and Fred Epstein and Ira Miller. A Shalom Zachar will take place Friday night (June 22) at 10:00 pm at the beit midrash of the Bialystoker Synagogue (7 Willett St.) The Brit will take place this Sunday (June 24) at 8:00 am in the East River Community Room (473 FDR Drive.) If you are interested in providing meals for the Miller family, email us at chesed@stantonstshul.com. Mazal Tov to Alla and Yaakov Vigneri on the birth of a baby girl! Mazal Tov to the overjoyed grandmother Margie Segal.

2018-2019 Annual Membership Meeting Update Thank you to all those who attended the Stanton Street Shul's Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday. We heard about all that is going on in the shul, asked questions, elected shul board members, joined committees and voted on other shul-related matters.   The 2018-19 Board of Trustees and officers were elected. The officers are Paul Ruffer (president), Jessica Spector and Peretz Berk (vice-presidents), Jeff Katz (treasurer), and Malka Percal (secretary). We welcome new trustee David Deutsch. Alvin Goldstein, Michael Gordon, George Kleiner, and Margie Segal continue as trustees.   Stepping down as trustees are Rivky Friedman, and Laura and Sam Weisblatt. While we cannot adequately express our thanks for all they each have done for the Shul, we will honor them at a special, board-sponsored Kiddush this Shabbat. A beautiful handmade mezuzah, created by artist and Stanton member David Wander, was presented by the board to Laura and Sam, who are moving to Brooklyn this month.

Mincha/Maariv Minyan on Monday nights is growing!  Sam and Laura receiving a gift from the Board (represented by Paul and Jessica)

Women's Yoga Classes - Continuing! 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. Our final yoga class in June is this Sunday morning (June 24) at 9:30-11:00 am.  Due to continuing interest, yoga at Stanton will continue on Wednesday evenings,  July 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, from 6:15 to 7:45pm. FREE for Stanton members. RSVP by clicking here.   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.

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

THIS FRIDAY - 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, Jacob Miller-Sobel, Simon Chafetz, Jennifer Volmer, Shelley Goldfarb, Serena Ella Morena, Brina Chu and Becky Miller

NEW TODDLER PROGRAM AT STANTON - Sharim b'Ivrit - Wednesday Mornings in July Immerse your toddler in Hebrew!  Join us on Wednesday mornings in July between 9:30am-11:00am for singing, davening and playing in עברית. The program is run by Rabbi Bodner. For more information, email us at office@stantonstshul.com. For more information and registration,click here. Cost: $10 per session. Free for members of the Shul.

New Class in August - Jewish Medical Ethics -  Wednesday Mornings at the Museum at Eldridge This series will cover some of the most discussed topics of medical ethics from a Jewish perspective. We will explore the primary sources and follow the development of Jewish law regarding some complex and sensitive issues including abortion, time of death and organ donations. This new series of classes will meet at the Museum at Eldridge Street on Wednesday mornings in August (11:00 am- 12:30pm) and is taught by our Rabbi Bodner. Cost: $65 for the series. The classes are free of charge for members of the Stanton Street Shul with advance registration at office@stantonstshul.com. For more information and registration click here.

Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday Night Kiddush: June 29 Shabbat Morning Kiddush: June 30, July 14 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!)

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