Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of July 6, 2018 / Tammuz 23, 5778

Parashat Pinchas

This Week's Schedule: Erev Shabbat, July 6 (Tammuz 23) 7:00p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 8:12p Candle Lighting   Kiddush this week is sponsored by Nethanel and Rachel Ribco in memory of Nethanel's grandmother Elka bat Chaim z"l. Shabbat, July 7: Shabbat Mevarchim, Pinchas (Tammuz 24) 9:30a Shacharit 10:30a StantonKids 12:00p Kiddush   Kiduush this week is sponsored by Michael Goldstein in memory of his father Moshe Rephael Mordechai Ben Avraham z"l.  9:20p Havdalah Monday, July 9 (Tammuz 26) Rabbi Bodner's weekly classes are on break for the month of July Wednesday, July 11 (Tammuz 28) 9:30a שרים בעברית - Hebrew Class for Toddlers (Ends at 10:40a) 6:15p Women's Yoga Classes (Ends at 7:45p) Friday, July 13 (Rosh Chodesh Av 1) 7:00a Shacharit

Community News: Mazal Tov to Malky Berkowitz on the birth of a son! Mazal Tov to the grandparents Seth and Chana Berkowitz. The Stanton Street Shul Chesed Committee thanks everyone who donated baby wipes this month for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Look out for more Chesed opportunities soon.

A Message from the Stanton Street Shul 2018 Giving Circle A group of nine Stanton community members participated in the Stanton Giving Circle (learn more about giving circles), and committed time and money to fortify the strong sense of hospitality and community at Stanton. With their collective donations, the group decided to establish a Shul Refreshment Fund, providing meals for weekly shul activities and Shabbat meals.    Our message: We hope the community enjoys having (more!) food at (more!) Stanton events and sees the value it brings to regulars and first-timers alike. Through our giving circle, we hope to galvanize Stanton to become a "giving shul." We encourage others to regularly sponsor kiddushes and refreshments at all Stanton classes and activities and to make financially supporting the shul in ways meaningful to you a part of your regular practice.   B'Ahava, Malka Percal, Judy Josephs, Jacob Miller-Sobel, Elan Kogutt, Julia Wolf, Michael Gordon, Rachel Myerson Ribco, Nethanel Ribco and Lindsey Bodner

Members of the Stanton Street Shul 2018 Giving Circle New Hebrew program for toddlers - שרים בעברית - Wednesday mornings in July

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

Rosh Chodesh Av Shacharit Minyan - Friday, July 13 at 7:00 am Join us this Friday morning, the first day of Av for tefilat Shacharit at the Stanton Street Shul and stregthen our minyan. Services will begin at 7:00 am.

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.

Unity Shabbat Dinner - July 20th During this period of mourning for the loss of our Temple in Jerusalem, the Stanton Street Shul has been considering how we can create unity among the Jewish people. As we have done last year, we will be hosting a Shabbat dinner in the spirit of unity and invited members of Town and Village Synagogue, the Conservative Community located on 14th Street, and their spiritual leader Rabbi Laurence Sebert, to join us. We are thrilled to welcome them to our shul.  This event will take place on Friday night, July 20th- Erev Tisha B'Av. If you are interested in attending or sponsoring this unique dinner of אהבת חינם (love) please contact me at rabbi@stantonstshul.com. This is a wonderful opportunity to foster unity among the Jewish people in these divisive and challenging times.

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