Shalom Bayit February 11th

Keeping connected through community, traditions & belief.

Shabbat candle lighting is 5:03pm

This week's parsha: Tetzaveh

Torah reading: Exodus 27:20 - 30:10

Haftorah: Ezekiel 43:10 - 27

Havdalah 6:05pm

Friday night Oneg Shabbat is being sponsored by the following families:

David & Stephanie Galinkin

Brian & Stacey Mankuta

Scott & Lori Schneider

Zach and Shira Dubey

Howard & Robyn Blumstein

Jason and Patricia Sadlofsky

Josh & Ellen Miller

Rabbi Benson & Isabel Smith

Cantor Daniel & Jessica Kramer

Robert & Danielle Benson in memory of Rochelle Edelson at the time of her yahrzeit

Shabbat & Daily Services Information

When attending services at NSJC

masks are required at all times

Friday at 7:30pm- Kabbalat Service: in person

services or on Live Stream.

Saturday at 9:00am- Shabbat services Live Stream and in person.

Saturday at 12:30pm- Minchah/ma'ariv service: in person

services or on Live Stream.

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Tonight, Friday, February 11th at 7:15pm:

Schmooze Pray Learn Shabbat and

Dr. David Galinkin speaks on the covid pandemic

Dr. Galinkin is a board certified infectious disease doctor.

He studied at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Galinkin is affiliated with Mather Hospital and

South Shore University Hospital.

Join us for some schmoozing at 7:15pm, services

at 7:30pm followed by an amazing oneg with dairy

and parve treats. Adults and kids are welcome.

We thank the families listed above for sponsoring

this week's Oneg.

Thank you to the following people that have purchased their boarding passes for our spring fundraiser:

Sponsorships

Comfort Coach Class- Marilyn & Manny London

Coach Class- George & Sheryl A. Roberts

Donors

Joyce & Marty Rubenstein, Heidi & Randy Buhler, Gail Jagoda & Ted Ginsberg, Anita & Stephen Sobol

Adult Education Classes

Rabbi's Bible Class, Tuesdays at 10am

The class meets on Zoom. Meeting ID: 860 661 2402

No prior experience necessary, join us anytime.

Hebrew Class, Wednesdays, 11am

Class will meet on Zoom

Contact the instructor, Marty Rubenstein , for information about joining.

Coffee Talk, Thursdays at 9:30am

at Druthers Coffee, 1113 N. Country Rd, Stony Brook.

Hebrew in the Torah with Ann Helfgott Fridays at 10am

The class meets on Zoom

Meeting ID: 828 6764 8054 Passcode: 232205

Upcoming Events

Come and join us!

Sunday, February 13th 9:00 AM

Men's Club Annual World Wide Wrap

We will be joining synagogues all over the world that are participating simultaneously in the mitzvah of praying with tefillin.

The federation of Jewish Men's Clubs is partnering with the Women's League of Conservation Judaism. Men, women and teens are encouraged to participate.

Don't have tefillin? Not to worry--extra sets are available.

Not comfortable doing this, Not a problem. No Pressure!

A bagel breakfast to follow (Proof of vaccination needed to attend the breakfast)

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Limited Zoom engagement speaker series

Dr. Katie Turner

Sunday, Feb 13th at 7pm

On Zoom

Topic: Jewish Culture and Identity During the Second Temple Period

Dr. Turner holds a PhD from King's College London as well as having grown up at NSJC.

Join us on Zoom.

Meeting ID: 832 8079 8444 Passcode: 706565

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Ethan Slater, Tony Award nominated

Desk Drama Award winner

Singer, songwriter, and actor

Speaks with NSJC via Zoom

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7PM Question/Answer session to follow

Zoom link, Meeting ID: 868 4011 2142

NSJC Book Club

Thursday, February 17th at 1:30pm

We will be meeting in person

at the synagogue

We will discuss the book, AN OBSERVANT WIFE by Naomi Regan

Any questions, contact Susan Kessler at ejksfk7@gmail.com or 631-698-5129.

The 2022 Sisterhood

Shalach Manot Fundraiser

Look for the Purim is Coming email from NSJC Sisterhood. It includes details about the program with links to your personal sign up page and login information. Can’t find the email? Follow up emails will be coming soon!

Due to the pandemic, and in the interest in keeping our volunteers and fellow congregants safe, we will be sending greetings in lieu of boxes of treats. A portion of the profits raised will be donated to organizations that are committed to helping people and families that are experiencing food insecurity. In 2021, we supported Island Harvest, Long Island Cares and Mazon. The remainder of the monies collected will go towards keeping our synagogue strong and vibrant.

Orders can be placed online at HappyPurim.com and must be received

by Sunday, February 27 at 11:00 PM.

Questions? NSJCPurim@gmail.com

Suffolk Y JCC Support Services

The Suffolk Y JCC is offering several bereavement support groups led by mental health professionals.

These sessions start next week.

Click here for more information and to register.

AJC Teen Advocacy Program

Local Jewish groups and the AJC (American Jewish Committee) and sponsoring a Zoom series for high school students to learn how to better combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel. The program begins on Wednesday, February 16th.

Click here for more information and to register.

Judaica Shop

The Judaica Shop is open by appointment. To make an appointment, call 631-928-3737 or email judaicashop@nsjc.org

We can only accept Cash or Check.

Virtual Tai Chi

Join us for Tai Chi on Zoom. Tai Chi helps improve balance and increase your confidence in doing everyday activities. Classes are free but advanced registration is required. Click here for the schedule and for more information.

Amazon Smile

Do you purchase items from Amazon? For your next order, point your browser to smile.amazon.com and select North Shore Jewish Center. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchase to our synagogue. Same products, prices and service as Amazon.

To date, NSJC has received $1,241.42 from Amazon.

Please continue to support the synagogue.

NSJC is Here to Help!

If you or someone you know needs help with groceries or with other needs, please contact Rabbi Benson or Marcie Platkin directly for assistance.