Special Speaker: You are encouraged to come in-person on Oct 22 to SPS for Friday night services to hear remarks from Dr. Yoaz Hendel, Israel's Minister of Communications at the NY Consulate. He has specifically requested to come to SPS.

He served as a Member of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, from October 2019 until June 2021.

Hendel served as the chairmen of the Institute for Zionist Strategies until he entered politics in January 2019. Prior to that, In 2010-2011, he worked at the Prime Minister's Office as head of the Public Diplomacy Directorate, and was a member of the Negotiating team with Palestinians.

He began his journalistic career as a publicist and a senior journalist, he wrote weekly columns on politics, military and security issues and on matters of society.

Hendel enlisted in the Naval Commando Unit, 'Shayetet' 13 of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and held a variety of positions. he serves as a military unit commander(res.) at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Hendel obtained academic degrees from the Department of History at Tel Aviv University. After completing his Master's degree, he pursued a doctorate in military history. He continued his academic career and published papers and articles on Israeli intelligence, the Second War in Lebanon and miniature warfare

Sanctuary Re-Opening

Friday and Saturday Shabbat Services are now open and in person with no advance registration needed. However you must be vaccinated if you are age eligible. Please send proof of vaccination to vaccinationcard@spsnyc.org or bring your card to services. The wearing of masks is strongly recommended but not required.

Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://spsnyc-org.zoom.us/j/92485489997?
Meeting ID: 924 8548 9997
Call-in Number: 646 876 9923
Email ajohnson@spsnyc.org for the password

Livestream

Stream services on the services portal (no password required).