Weekly Newsletter

Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of March 22, 2019 / Adar II 15, 5779

Shabbat Parashat Tzav

This Week's Schedule: Erev Shabbat, March 22: Shushan Purim (Adar II 15) 6:52p Candle Lighting 7:00p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv   Kiddush on Friday night is sponsored by the House. Shabbat, March 23: Tzav (Adar II 16) 9:30a Shacharit 12:00p Kiddush   Kiddush this week is sponsored by Dr. Elissa Sampson and Prof. Jonathan Boyarin in memory of the Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire   7:52p Shabbat Ends Monday, March 25 (Adar II 18) - Rabbi Bodner's Weekly Classes 7:00p The Book of Shmuel - Chapter 21 8:00p Advanced Halacha Class

Community News The Pre-Purim Costume Gala honoring Jeff Katz on March 17 proved to be a wild success. Our narrow little Shul is, it turns out, a dazzling party venue. The costumes were elegant, witty, irreverent and entertaining. First prize went to Chavie Sharfman and Avraham Sosa as Marilyn and Elvis. Thanks to all who love Jeff, we raised a record sum. Thank you to Margie Segal, Malka Percal, Jessica Spector, Paul Ruffer, Risa Gerstein and the entire gala committee. Kudos also to musicians Alicia Svigals Trio and our own Leslie Levinson. Thanks to all who helped make the Gala such a success. See the scroll of honor here and the online journal here. See pictures below.

Malka Percal and Jessica Spector greeting the Gala attendees Jeff, Avraham and Chavie Leslie Levinson performing on the shul balcony

This Shabbat - Yahrtzeit Kiddush for Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, Shabbat Morning, March 23 We invite you to remember with us all those who perished in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and honor their memory in the Lower East Side with a traditional kiddush to mark the anniversary of their passing (sponsored by Dr. Elissa Sampson and Prof. Jonathan Boyarin.) Their ongoing struggle to earn a living as poor immigrants reminds us of the necessity of defending immigrant rights, and the rights of poor people today.

New Mini-Series of Classes for Pesach - Exploring the Four Sons of the Haggadah: Monday @ 7:00pm April 1 & 8 - With Rabbi Bodner Pesach is around the corner and we are here to help you prepare for it. Join us for this mini-series of two classes on the subject of the four sons of the Haggadah.   April 1 - How is the Wise Son different from the Wicked Son? April 8 - The Four Sons in Art - Reviewing tens of pictures from various haggadot from the last 400 years and can be learned from them.  To sponsor a class, click here.

Singer Song-Writer Night, Sunday, April 7 Join us for a night of acoustic music by a few members of the synagogue and a few of their friends on the new balcony of our shul. This evening will feature original songs written and sung by the artists listed.  The format will include stories of the creative process and songs in the works. Come by to support the songwriters and the synagogue. More details coming soon.

SAVE THE DATE -  Shabbat HaGadol Community Dinner - April 12 Do you really want to cook for the weekend before Pesach? We didn't think so. Join us for this dinner with all the Chametz foods you can imagine. More details coming soon.

Next StantonKIDS Program - Shabbat, April 13th @ 10:30 am Join us for our next StantonKIDS Shabbat! The class will be on Shabbat morning (Saturday, April th) from 10:30am-12pm.

Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities: Friday Night Kiddush: March 29, April 5, 12 Shabbat Kiddush: April 6, 13 Rabbi's Classes: March 25, April 1, 8   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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