Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of January 11, 2019 / Shevat 5, 5779

Shabbat Parashat Bo

This Week's Schedule: Erev Shabbat, January 11 (Shevat 5) 4:31p Candle Lighting 4:41p Hilchot Tefillah Class - Shelo Asani Isha Blessing  5:15p Kabbat Shabbat and Maariv 5:50p Shabbat Dinner for Israelis sponsored by Alan Schwartz and Nissim Sade Shabbat, January 12: Bo (Shevat 6) 9:30a Shacharit 10:30a StantonKids Shabbat (Ends at 12:00p) 12:00p Kiddush   Kiddush this week is sponsored by Ari Sklar in memory of his grandparents: Albert & Miriam Sklar and Gloria Slutsky. 12:30p Mincha Gedola 5:34p Havdalah Sunday, January 13 (Shevat 7) 5:30p The Stanton 11 - Art Show (Ends at 8:00p) Monday, January 14 (Shevat 8) - Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel 8:00p Advanced Halacha Class   The classes thgis week are sponsored by David Silverman in memory of Bonnie Silverman z"l To sponsor a class, click here.

Community News Condolences to Margie Segal on the passing of her mother, Renee Segal z”l. To make a contribution to the Stanton Street Shul to honor the memory of Renee Segal Z"l please click here. A card will be sent on your behalf to Margie and her family. Mazal Tov to Itorye Silver and Ezekiel Honig on the upcoming Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sierra Dawn which will be celebrated next week at the shul.

ארוחת שבת לישראלים - השבת בואו נפגש לארוחת שבת כולם ביחד, להכיר, לדבר, לאכול ולשתות עם עוד ישראלים נחמדים שגרים כאן במנהטן. אם אתם ישראלים, וגרים בLower East Side, East Village, Chinatown - Financial District, West Village, SoHo, Tribeca (או כל מקום אחר) אתם מוזמנים להצטרף אלינו לארוחת שבת בעברית עם עוד אנשים כמוך מהארץ ולהרגיש בבית. מספר המקומות מוגבל מאוד (20 מקומות בלבד). לפרטים והרשמה לחצו כאן.

This Shabbat - StantonKIDS - Shabbat, January 12th @ 10:30 am Join us for our next StantonKIDS class! The class this week on Shabbat Bo (Saturday, January 12th) from 10:30am-12pm.   Mark your calendars for the following StantonKids program on January 26 sponsored by Jon and Liz Miller in memory of Rochelle Miller, z"l, who dedicated her life to educating children.

The Stanton 11 Art show curated by David Wander - Opening January 13 The Stanton Street Shul is pleased to host The Stanton 11, an art show curated by David Wander. Eleven artists, each having a connection to the Shul, were asked to exhibit their work in the Shul’s newly renovated gallery. The artists work in oil, acrylic, pencil, collage, watercolor and mixed media.  The show will be on view from Jan 13 until March 13.  All are invited to attend the show’s opening on Sunday, January 13, from 5:30 until 8:00.

Next week - Women's Tefillah for Parashat Beshalach: January 19 All women are invited to participate in our Women's Tefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Beshalach, on Shabbat morning, January 19. We will be celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Sierra Hanrahan! Mazal Tov! 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.

Passing On The Light: A Poetry Reading and Yiddish Singing Event for Auschwitz Liberation - Sunday, January 27, 6:00 pm Come together at the historic Stanton Street Shul to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp. This special evening will feature writings and songs that shine light on the liberation aspect of this dark day and pass the light from an old generation to a new one, with performances by Iris Tillman, Julia Knobloch, and Lori Leifer. This event is dedicated to the memory of Mara Esther Popper z"l. For more information, click here.

Early Childhood Opportunity: Join Olam Katan The Stanton Street Shul hosts Olam Katan, a Hebrew/English drop-off play group for children approximately 1.5 - 3 years old. Kids learn tefillah and about Shabbat, holidays, and more through interactive play, crafts and outdoor time. Olam Katan meets between 8:30 AM and noon on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and provides a kosher lunch and snack. We have one spot available for the spring semester for a lucky little chaver or chavera. Want to learn more? Do you know any children or families who might benefit? Contact Lindsey Bodner at ljblank@gmail.com.

Sunday evening, March 17 Pre-Purim Costume Gala in honor of Jeff Katz For the past couple of years, Jeff Katz has tirelessly worked his magic on our formerly tired 106 year old building, bringing it back to shining life. On March 17, Stanton members and friends will gather, in costume, at the Shul to honor Jeff. The funds we raise will finance current and future work on the Shul's sanctuary and balcony space. Save the Date for an amazing evening. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday Night Kiddush: Jan 18 , Feb 1, 8, 15 Shabbat Kiddush: Feb 16, March 2, 9, 16 Rabbi's Classes: Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11   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