Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of June 29, 2018 / Tammuz 16, 5778

Parashat Balak

This Week's Schedule: Don't forget to get a haircut before the Three Weeks begin (Shabbat)!   Erev Shabbat, June 29 (Tammuz 16) 7:00p Mincha, Kabbalat and Shabbat and Maariv 8:13p Candle Lighting   Friday night kiddush is sponsored by Peretz Berk and Erik Leung in honor of the birth of Zvi and Bruria Spies's (Peretz's cousins) grandson earlier this week. Shabbat, June 30: Balak (Tammuz 17) 9:30a Shacharit 12:00p Kiddush Kiddush is sponsored by Margie Segal In honor of the birth of her granddaughter, Mila Rose (Gila Milta) and also big brother, Henry’s 4th birthday. 9:21p Havdalah Sunday, July 1: Fast of Tammuz (Tammuz 18) 3:40a Fast Begins 9:21p Fast Ends Monday, July 2 (Tammuz 19) Rabbi Bodner's weekly classes are on Summer break for the Month of July Wednesday, July 4 (Tammuz 21) Sharim b'Ivrit - Toddler Class in Hebrew

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

StantonKIDS is BACK - Next Week - Shabbat, July 7 @ 10:30 am Our kids program is back! Join us for our next StantonKIDS class with Morah Leslie! The class will be next Shabbat (Saturday, July 7th) from 10:30am-12pm.

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.   The next sessions will be 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.

Women's Discussion Group - Sunday, July 15 The next women's discussion group will be on Sunday, July 15th (time TBD) @ the Shul. The topic of discussion will be Jewish Women & Media. The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail.com for more details.

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: July 13 Shabbat Morning Kiddush: July 20, 28 Rabbi's Classes: August 6, 13   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