Stanton Street Shul Weekly Newsletter Week of May 10, 2019 / Iyar 5, 5779
Shabbat ParashatKedoshim
This Week's Schedule:
Erev Shabbat, May 10: 20th Day Omer (Iyyar 5)
7:00p Mincha/Maariv
7:43p Candle Lighting Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום אחד ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות לעמר
Shabbat, May 11: 21st Day Omer, Kedoshim (Iyyar 6)
9:30a Shacharit
12:00p Kiddush
Kiddush this week is sponsored by Margie Segal and many members of the shul in honor of Mother's Day. A complete list of names will be read aloud this coming Shabbat. Thank you to all of the sponsors!
8:48p Shabbat Ends Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום שנים ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות ויום אחד לעמר
Monday, May 13: 23rd Day Omer (Iyyar 8) - Classes with Rabbi Bodner
7:00p History Through Midrash
8:00p Advanced Halacha Class - Laws of Marriage Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום ארבעה ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות ושלשה ימים לעמר
Thursday, May 16: 26th Day Omer (Iyyar 11)
7:00p Through a Spiritual Lens - A New Photography Exhibit Opening - See below
onight's Sefirah Count Is: היום שבעה ועשרים יום שהם שלשה שבועות וששה ימים לעמר
Mark Your Calendar! Stanton Street Shul Membership Meeting - June 30th
The Stanton Street Shul Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Detailed information will be sent out to members later this month.
Now is a great time to renew your membership or join the Stanton Street Shul.
Current members, please renew your membership on our website, using your Shulcloud account here.
If you are not yet a member, please join by filling out the form on our website.
We rely on our lay leaders, committee members, and volunteers. If you are interested in taking on a more active role at Stanton, please email board@stantonstshul.com.
Through a Spiritual Lens - A New Photography Exhibit at the Stanton Street Shul - Opening May 16th @ 7:00 pm
The Stanton Street Shul is pleased to host Through a spiritual lens, an photography exhibit curated by David Wander. The show will be on view from May 16 until August 18. All are invited to attend the show’s opening on Thursday, May 16, from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. More info here.
Women's Tefillah for ParashatEmor: May 18
All women are invited to participate in our Women's Tefilah and Torah reading for Parashat Emor, on Shabbat morning, May 18.
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.
StantonKids Lag B’Omer @ Siempre Verde Garden, Sunday, May 19th at 10:00 am
On Sunday, May 19th, from 10:00am-12pm, join us for some outdoor family fun with the StantonKIDS and Sixth Street Community Kinderlach! We'll celebrate nature with activities at the Siempre Verde Garden right across the street from the Shul! Bad weather? We'll be indoors at the Shul, and bring nature in with us. Click here for more info.
Women's Discussion Group - May 19, 2:00 pm
The next women's discussion group will be on Sunday, March 10th (11:00 am) @ the Shul. The topic of discussion - Humor & Health: Exploring both entities and the interaction between the two. The discussion will be facilitated by Brina Chu. Contact brinachu3@gmail.com for more details.
Active Shooter Training Program - Monday, May 20th at 6:30 pm
The NYPD Shield is countering terrorism through information sharing. This program is designed to provide the public with an awareness on how to respond in an active shooter situation. Monday, May 20th at 6:30 pm, Orenstein Pavillion, 15 Willett Street. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Next StantonKIDS Program - Shabbat, May 25th @ 10:30 am
Join us for our next StantonKIDS Shabbat! The class will be on Shabbat morning (Saturday, May 25th) from 10:30am-12pm. To sponsor a future kids program, contact us at kids@stantonstshul.com
Stanton Street Shul Torah Ark Restoration - Matching Grant Opportunity
The The Victorian Society New York has granted the Stanton Street Shul $750 from its Margot Gayle Fund to help underwrite the repair/restoration of our Torah ark.
The monetary award will be presented on Monday, May 20, 2019, but must be matched by our members and friends. Please respond generously so we can continue to improve the beauty and safety of our historic shul. Donate here.
Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities:
Friday Night Kiddush: May 17, 24
Shabbat Kiddush: May 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Rabbi's Classes: May 3, June 3,10,17
To sponsor a kiddush email us at kiddush@stantonstshul.com
