April 18, 2024 – Volume 20 Number 42 | |
Sir Nicholas Winton photographed in 2014. Photograph: David Levene | |
If our Sages are right in the notion that in each human being there is a "yetzer hatov" (good inclination) and a "yetzer harah" (evil inclination), then in some sense we are always choosing between being like Pharaoh-cold-hearted, self-aggrandizing, intolerant of and even cruel to those with different beliefs, practices and points of view, or like Moses -humble, large-hearted, willing to go to extraordinary lengths to save lives, always engaged in the doing of mitzvot (good deeds).
One such person who clearly followed in the footsteps of Moses is the hero of the recently released film “ONE LIFE” playing at the Mamaroneck Cinema. In this true story, we learn about the life of British stockbroker, Nicholas Winton, who visits the city of Prague in December, 1938, and sees that the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of Jewish children are endangered as the Nazis prepare to occupy Czechoslovakia. Mr. Winton is determined to rescue as many Jewish children as he can and begins to procure help and support from many people in Prague and in his native London-help in the form of funds, passports, transport, and foster families in England who will care for the children, presumably until the end of the war when they can be returned to their original families. (As we know, the return never happened as there was no one to whom to return.)
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Friday, April 19th
6:00 pm: Family Shabbat Evening Service in person and on Livestream
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Saturday, April 20th
9:00 am: Shabbat Morning
Blessings / Torah Study in person and via ZOOM (Meeting ID: 853 3548 4859, Passcode: 58QLMa)
10:30 am: Bar Mitzvah of Garbriel Seely in person and on Livestream
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PASSOVER
Erev Pesach: Monday, April 22nd
3:00 pm closing of Temple Office & Kehillah School
Pesach: Tuesday, April 23rd
Temple Office, Kehillah School, and Chavaya Closed
Pesach, Last Day: Monday, April 29th
Passover Festival Service, 10:30 am
Temple Office and Kehillah School closed
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GALA 2024 - a Greek Feast | |
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Gala 2024 - a Greek Feast Fundraiser of the Year!
Saturday, June 1, 2024 6:30 pm
The deadline to purchase a JOURNAL AD is in TWO WEEKS!
Honoring Saky Yakas & Lisa Keller Yakas
Fabulous food catered by "Standing Room Only." Live music by Grateful-Bro. 50/50 raffle ... and so MUCH MORE!
Click here for the details, to RSVP, and to purchase a Journal Ad ... by Friday, May 3rd!
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Family Shabbat & Pizza
THIS Friday, April 19th
Service: 6:00 – 6:30 pm
(new end time for families)
FREE Pizza Dinner: 6:30–7:30 pm
At 6:30 pm, we invite those who wish to participate in more traditional aspects of our service to remain for Mi Shebeirach (healing), Aleinu and Kaddish (mourners’) prayers.
Online reservations are closed. If you want to attend, please email Chavaya@tinr.org by midnight Thursday.
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Sisterhood Game Night
Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00 pm
Canasta or Mah Jongg … your choice. Play with old friends, and new! Invite a friend! This event is FREE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
RSVP to Jamie Deutsch
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LAST Community Shabbat
before Summer!
Friday, May 3rd
Service 6:00 pm / Dinner by RSVP 7:00 pm
Cost is $30 per adult • $10 per child (K-6) • Tots are FREE.
ONLINE RSVPs for the Dinner will close by Wednesday, May 1st, midnight. All are welcome to attend the Services at 6:00 pm.
Click here to RSVP ONLINE by Wednesday, May 1st!
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Brotherhood Walking Tour of Jewish Harlem
Sunday, May 5th, 10:45 am-1:15 pm
Meet at Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, NY, 10027
View important landmarks and talk about legendary people of this often-forgotten segment of Jewish history, starting with its origins as a community for the very rich, and covering its glory days as a major center of Jewish life in New York.
$25 per person, children under 18 are free. Click here for more details and to RSVP
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SAVE THE DATE
Mitzvah Day, including Blood Drive
Sunday, May 19th
Breakfast 9:30 am
Mitzvah Activities 10:00 am-12:00 pm Brotherhood Blood Drive 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Burying of the Genizah at Sharon Gardens 1:00 pm. (Ritual burial of items like prayer books and Torah scrolls that can no longer be used).
More details to follow.
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Matzah Man to the Rescue, by Eric Kimmel
Oh no! Emergency! The cat has stolen the shank bone. Passover is ruined. Never fear, Matzah Man is here! Matzah Man, using his mighty powers saves the day. This comedic graphic novel is a great read for the 6 to 8-year olds. Visit the library and explore many wonderful books for the holidays! Happy Passover!
| Find this and many other wonderful books! Remember to sign the card at the back of the book and leave it in the red box on the librarian’s desk! The Library is open every day! | |
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