Divrei HaRav Words from the Greenpoint Rabbi

Purim! Saturday night February 27 at 7:30 the festivities begin. Come join us when we hear the story of Esther, Mordechai, Haman and the evil plot hidden in the excessive parties. Food to follow

Sunday morning February 28 come back at 9:00. We’ll read the story again, have a big feast ourselves and children can enjoy arts projects. Services begin at 9:00 am, the breakfast feast approx 10:30.

Seuda Shlishit: We will continue this shabbat our study of Esther as we begin the fifth chapter. Please come 5:15 to our house.

Ta’anit Esther/The Fast of Esther – This Thursday there is a minor fast day commemorating Esther’s fast and sacrifice she made in risking her life to save the Jewish people. Usually the fast is held the day before Purim, but since Purim is on Sunday the fast is pushed back as we don’t fast on Shabbat. The fast begins 5:23 am and ends 6:16 pm.

Hebrew Level II – The Hebrew class takes place Mondays, at 7:30. Level II will look at shabbat prayers as a way of learning vocabulary, grammar, prefixes and suffixes. If you are interested in learning how to read and missed Level I – please contact the rabbi for when the next round will take place. rabbi@greenpointshul.org

Cocaine Anonymous – CA meets at the shul on Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00. CA is non-denominational but we are comforted that Jews who are suffering from drug addictions have an opportunity to attend meetings in a shul rather than a church. As a Jewish community it is crucial that we are a supportive community giving space for people to recover. Please spread the word.

Talmud Class – continues on Wednesday nights 7:30 – 8:30. We gather around a table, eat some cake and learn some Talmud. We are discussing issues related to Passover – like when one has to lean while eating at the seder. The classes meet at the rabbi’s house. No prior experience necessary.

Keep in mind, that for any honor, memorial or other significant event (Bipartisan Deficit Commission), you can always commemorate it by sponsoring the weekly kiddush.

Vietnamese Cooking night, March 6 at 8pm – save the date!

Look out for our communal Passover seders March 29, 30 – If you would like to come to one or both, let us know so we have a sense for numbers.

Shalom to all!
Candle Lighting – 5:09

This Friday night services at our shul will begin at 6:30 and last around 45 minutes.
Saturday morning services begin at 9:00.
The weekly Torah portion is Parshat Mishpatim – Lots of Laws
The rabbi’s drasha is entitled, “Abortion – “The verse that led Jews and Catholics down their respective paths ”

Seuda Shlishit: One Shabbat afternoon we are gathering to eat a little, sing a little and talk about Jewish issues. We will meet at 5:00 the rabbi’s house located at 26A Jewel Street Floor 2, between Norman and Nassau. We are continuing our studies of the Scroll of Esther!
Havdala and the conclusion of Shabbat – 6:10
Scholar in Residence:
Jewish Thought in Our World:Science, Sex, and Money

Have you ever wondered whether what they say about Judaism and sex is true? What happens when science contradicts what the rabbis say? And is there a Jewish view of charity that can guide us in giving today?

Rabbi Dov Linzer is head of the rabbinical school at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and a doctoral candidate in religion at Columbia University, who has published widely on Judaism and Modernity.

Friday, February 19
6:30 pm Services followed by a
Full-Course Dinner and Discussion with Rabbi Linzer on
“A Hole in the Sheet? What Really is the Jewish View of Sex?”
RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THE DINNER. And there is a $15 charge.

Please sign up on our web site at

http://greenpointshul.org/events.html

or phone the synagogue at 347-788-1260

Saturday, Friday 20
9:00 am Services
Sermon by Rabbi Linzer: “Is All Charity Equal? Micro-lending in Jewish Law”

A Deluxe Kiddush to follow with a Discussion with Rabbi Linzer on
“The Rabbis Were Not Scientists: Should Jewish Law Change Based on Science?”

Purim! Saturday night February 27 at 7:30 the festivities begin. Come join us when we hear the story of Esther, Mordechai, Haman and the evil plot hidden in the excessive parties.

Sunday morning February 28 come back at 9:00. We’ll read the story again, have a big feast ourselves and children can enjoy arts projects. Services begin at 9:00 am, the breakfast feast approx 10:30.
Hebrew Level II – The Hebrew class takes place Mondays, at 7:30. Level II will look at shabbat prayers as a way of learning vocabulary, grammar, prefixes and suffixes. If you are interested in learning how to read and missed Level I – please contact the rabbi for when the next round will take place. rabbi@greenpointshul.org

Cocaine Anonymous – CA meets at the shul on Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00. CA is non-denominational but we are happy to provide a location for Jews who are suffering from drug addictions an opportunity to attend meetings in a shul rather than a church. As a Jewish community it is crucial that we are a supportive community giving space for people to recover. Please spread the word.

Talmud Class – continues on Wednesday nights 7:30 – 8:30. We gather around a table, eat some cake and learn some Talmud. We started learning the tractate dealing with Passover in preparation of the holiday. The classes meet at the rabbi’s house, his address is above. No prior experience necessary.

Keep in mind, that for any honor, memorial or other significant event (Expulsion of Hiram), you can always commemorate it by sponsoring the weekly kiddush.

Look out for our communal Passover seders March 29, 30 – If you would like to come to one or both, let us know so we have a sense for numbers.

Shabbat Shalom,

We have some exciting events coming up.

February 19-20 we have a scholar-in-residence, R’ Dov Linzer, who will be speaking on the following three topics:
Science and Jewish Law
Micro Lending in Judaism
Jewish Sex
We are hosting Friday night dinner and Saturday lunch. We’d love to see you. RSVP for dinner please

Purim: Saturday night February 27 7:30pm and Sunday morning February 28 9:00 am. Come hear the megillah – the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai. We’ll have an arts project for kids in the morning and a breakfast feast that morning as well.

Passover Seders – we are hosting both so let us know if you’d like to join us.