Shabbat Shalom! In this week's Torah portion, Shoftim, Moses reviews the justice system for the Israelites. Moses talks about the limits future kings should have on their possessions. Moses explains that the priests and Levites should not be paid and should survive on donations from the people. Finally, Moses explains the laws of warfare.

There is KabalTOT Shabbat for our families with children birth-6 today at 5:30 pm. Join us for singing, stories, shabbat blessings, and a lite dinner. 

Kabbalat Shabbat services this evening are at 6:15 pm. Shabbat morning services are at 9:15 am. I will be teaching tomorrow from the new mahazor that we will be using at the upcoming High Holidays.

We are very excited to announce that our shabbat services will be held this weekend in our renovated sanctuary. 

Candle lighting is at 7:01 pm this evening. 

Thought Question: Why do you think the Torah limits the material acquisitions for kings?

It's time to register for Religious School and Nesiyah (our teen programming). All families with children prek-12th grade should check out our updated website with all of the plans for this year...and register today! 

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • THIS SUNDAY: September 8-Join and contribute to MetroNorthTeam Sharsheret at the Race for the Cure Walk in NYC! 8:45 am - 10:30 am MEETING PLACE: North East Corner of 74th Street and Central Park West. Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Hundreds of Sharsheret volunteers, friends, and family members will come together to form Team Sharsheret for this breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. To sign up to contribute you can follow this link:https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=sharsheret&id=259&cfifid=69
  • NEXT FRIDAY September 13-COME HOME TO SPS on Friday September 13! Come one and all to experience our new sanctuary with our first musical shabbat of the season. Bring friends and family who are looking for a synagogue community to call their own! 
  • September 16-All Young Professionals are invited to their very own #SPSTALKS: YP STYLE where they will discuss the Israeli elections and the connection of American Jews to Zionism. Please RSVP to David Frankel.
  • September 21-Selichot services will begin with a dedication of our new sanctuary followed by a meaningful service to get ready for the High Holidays. 
  • September 25-All Young Professionals are invited to get into the High Holiday spirit with Rabbinic Intern David Chapman, as he reviews some of the words, melodies, and meanings that will be sung at the annual YP High Holiday services! RSVP to David at [email protected]. 

IF YOU HAVEN'T REGISTERED FOR A HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE....NOW IS THE TIME! Please make sure to register-whether it is for our sanctuary, parallel, young professional, tot, or family services...or our youth programming! 

2019/5780 High Holidays

Hinei Mah Tov Umanayim Shevet Achim Gam Yachad
הִנֵּה מַה טוֹב וּמַה נָּעִים שֶׁבֶת אָחִים גַּם יַחַד
HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS WHEN WE SIT TOGETHER
Main Sanctuary Service: led by Rabbi Rachel Ain and Cantor Dov Keren with the Shirah Choir under the direction of Richard Slade. This service is available only to Synagogue members and their immediate families. Assigned seating. Please reach out to Harriet by email or by calling 212-593-3300 to request your tickets asap. 
High Holidays Parallel Service in the Sassower-Schneider Auditorium  led by Rabbi Irving Spielman and Cantor Marshall Wise with the Shirah Quartet. Available to Synagogue members and non-members. CLICK HERE to register
Young Professional Services held at P.S. 59 (56th street between 2nd & 3rd avenues) led by Rabbi Dave Levy and Rabbinic Intern David Chapman. Tickets are available for people in their 20's & 30's. CLICK HERE to register
Children & Family Services
RSVP APPRECIATED FOR CHILDREN'S and FAMILY SERVICES
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (Monday, September 30)
Tot Service @ P.S. 59 for birth-4; from 9:00-9:45 am
Family Service @ P.S. 59 for ages 4-8; from 10:00-10:45 am
Children's Program @ SPS for grades K-7; from 10:30 am- end of services (around 1 pm); pickup on bima
Teen Program @ SPS for grades 8-12; from 10:30 am- end of services (around 1 pm)
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (Tuesday, October 1)
Tot Service -combined with Family Service @ P.S. 59; from 10-10:45 am
Family Service @ P.S. 59 for ages 0-8; from 10-10:45 am
Children's Program @ SPS for grades K-7; from 10:30 am-1 pm; pickup on 5th floor
Teen Program @ SPS for grades 8-12; from 10:30 am-1 pm
Yom Kippur (Wednesday, October 9)
Tot Service @ P.S. 59 for birth-4; from 9:00-9:45 am
Family Service @ P.S. 59 for ages 4-8; from 10:00-10:45 am
Children's Program @ SPS for grades K-7; from 10:30 am-end of Yizkor service; pickup on 5th floor
Teen Program @ SPS for grades 8-12; from 10:30 am- end of Yizkor
N OTE: Professional baby-sitters will be available to ticket-holders during all morning services from 10:30 am until the service concludes. Use the link below to let us know if you are planning on using our baby-sitters.
Don't forget....
We are switching to a new mahzor for the high holidays...
 CLICK HERE to read more and to learn how to sponsor a mahzor in honor or memory of a loved one. 
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Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Ain
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