THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COVERS ACTIVITIES FROM August 31st THROUGH September 14th.  WE HOPE YOU FIND IT HELPFUL.

Ma’ariv Sunday (8/31) through Thursday (9/4) begins at 10:00PM.

Mon., September 1: The synagogue’s office will be closed.

Tues., September 2: On Tuesday nights at 8:00PM, Rabbi Meir Fund teaches “A Taste of Torah, A Taste of Kabbalah.”  Tonight is the last night to make discounted online reservations for Shabbos dinner this week with Rabbis Naftali Citron and Shmuley Boteach.  Although reservations will be available (while space allows) through Thursday, please reserve by Tuesday to get your discount. Click here to reserve.

Wed., September 3: Rabbi Simon Jacobson teaches “Fascinating Spiritual Journey Through the Weekly Parsha.”

Thurs., September 4: At 8:00PM, Rabbi Naftali Citron will teach the first of his three part series: Shabbos: Its Mystical Significance. Tonight’s topic: Lecha Dodi: The sensual love of the Divine as envisioned by the Kabbalists of 16th century Tzfat (Next classes on 9/11 and 9/18).  Admission costs $10, but is free to Carlebach Shul members. Today is the last day to reserve for Shabbat dinner.

Fri., September 5: Shabbat candle lighting is at 7:03PM.  Mincha begins at that time.  Kabbalat Shabbat, led this week by Yehuda Green, follows.

Sat., September 6: Rabbi Citron will lead a meditative service from 9:00AM – 11:00AM, followed by a lox and bagels Kiddush.  Our regular Shabbat morning service begins at 9:30AM.  The Pirkei Avot shiur will begin at 5:40PM.  Mincha starts at 6:40PM, followed by Seudat Shelishit.

Sun., September 7: Join us for the Hachnasat Sefer Torah of the Schwartz Family  Torah, beginning at 11AM.  The Torah’s completion will be done at Congregation Ohav Shalom at 270 West 84th Street, followed by a communal procession to the Carlebach Shul.  Click here to pledge your support.

Ma’ariv Sunday (9/7) through Thursday (9/11) begins at 10:00PM.

Tues., September 9: “Is Judaism Spiritual, Or Is It Weighed Down By Legalism?”: a debate with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Rabbi Naftali Citron and Steven Bayme begins at 8:00PM.  Co-sponsored by 'This World: The Jewish Values Network.'  $10 admission. On Tuesday nights at 8:00PM, Rabbi Meir Fund teaches “A Taste of Torah, A Taste of Kabbalah.”

Wed., September 10: Rabbi Simon Jacobson teaches “Fascinating Spiritual Journey Through the Weekly Parsha.”

Thurs., September 11: At 8:00PM, Rabbi Naftali Citron will teach the second of his three part series: Shabbos: Its Mystical Significance. Tonight’s topic: Kegavnah: the section of Zohar, Terumah 134. A text that explains the secret of oneness of the Sefirot that takes place on Shabbat (Next class on 9/18).  Admission costs $10, but is free to Carlebach Shul members.

Fri., September 12: Shabbat candle lighting is at 6:51PM.  Mincha begins 7:00PM, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat.

Sat., September 13: Service begins at 9:30AM.  The Pirkei Avot shiur will begin at 5:30PM.  Mincha starts at 6:30PM, followed by Seudat Shelishit.

Sun., September 14: Gather together with the Holy Sisters at 5:30PM, as we share in the journey of t'shuva and rachamim....returning to the land of our souls and embracing the compassion within.   Light refreshments will be served from 5:30-6:00.   Program begins promptly at 6:10 as we open with a favorite niggun, listen and learn amazing Torahs from Chani Citron.  Jody Teicher will then take us through an inspiring guided visualization followed by an opportunity to journal in our Holy Sister journals (If you did not yet receive one, please let us know at the gathering)   This month of Elul brings so much promise and potential....Join the Holy Sisters in sharing in this experience~   Please rsvp to Chani Citron at chana.citron@verizon.net   $5.00 couvert    

NOTES:

Join the Carlebach Shul and Mayanot for an extraordinary 10 day adventure in Israel.  We are organizing this trip with a tentative date of January 5th.  Registration MUST be made by noon (EST) on September 12th.  Mayanot is one of the largest trip organizers for Birthright, skilled in amazing detail to make sure all participants have the best experience of their lives  The Carlebach Shul will bring the soul experience to your Birthright Trip.  Guided by Steve Eisenberg, who has led over ten Birthright trips, you will be led through Israel in the spirit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.  Not only will you see Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Eliat, Tiberias  and all points in between, you will experience the inner soul of Israel.  Special Old City rooftop pre-Shabbat events, dancing at the Kotel, meeting Israeli soldiers.  Come sing Carlebach tunes while touring Israel.  Anyone interested please contact Steve Eisenberg (212-787-7119) before noon on September 12th.

Reserve seats or meals for the High Holidays

List your loved one’s names in our Yizkor Book. Final date to submit names: September 11th.

Selichot Night concert (9/20) with Eitan Katz and his band of friends.

The Carlebach Shul Bikur Cholim Committee is available to help Carlebach Shul members in need of a Shabbos meal, or who may need a visit.  Please call the shul office at 212-580-2391 or email Miriam Suchoff at Merry1moss@aol.com and let us know how we can be of assistance.

DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE IN THEIR 20’s.  Call the shul’s office (212-580-2391) for details.

 

 The Carlebach Shul
Phone: 212-580-2391 Fax: 212-721-4872 Infoline: 212-721-SHUL