Upcoming Events

Continuing Hebrew for Beginners
Jan
13
to Mar 3

Continuing Hebrew for Beginners

Continuing Beginning Hebrew - Michal Nachmany, who grew up in Jerusalem, has been teaching Beginner Hebrew in NYC for many years, focusing on active learning, individualized attention, technique adapted to various learning styles, and a touch of Israeli culture.


The course builds on our first Beginning Hebrew class and is for students who can read Hebrew but would like to go deeper in their knowledge.  

Click HERE to Sign Up

6 sessions at 1 hour each on Monday nights at SPS

Jan 13, Jan 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 (Zoom), March 3

7 PM in person at SPS besides Feb 17 on Zoom

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Spousal Loss Group
Feb
10
to Mar 17

Spousal Loss Group

Join Rabbi Ain for a Spousal Loss Group to create a space of support, comfort, and conversation as those who have lost a spouse come together.

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Living Judaism
Feb
13
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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JDAIM Shabbat
Feb
15

JDAIM Shabbat

Saturday, February 15th:

To honor Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month we will hear from Livia Thompson, executive director of JBI international (The Jewish Braille Institute) who will speak.

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On One Foot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
15

On One Foot with Rabbi Dave

The introduction of Living Judaism has led to an interest among more experienced members of our community to review the basics of Jewish life and learning. Join Rabbi Dave for a modified version of the Living Judaism curriculum on Shabbat afternoons following Kiddush. Who knows what you might discover?

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Continuing Hebrew for Beginners (Zoom)
Feb
17

Continuing Hebrew for Beginners (Zoom)

Continuing Beginning Hebrew - Michal Nachmany, who grew up in Jerusalem, has been teaching Beginner Hebrew in NYC for many years, focusing on active learning, individualized attention, technique adapted to various learning styles, and a touch of Israeli culture.


The course builds on our first Beginning Hebrew class and is for students who can read Hebrew but would like to go deeper in their knowledge.  

Click HERE to Sign Up

6 sessions at 1 hour each on Monday nights at SPS

Jan 13, Jan 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 (Zoom), March 3

7 PM in person at SPS besides Feb 17 on Zoom

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Living Judaism
Feb
20
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Historic Origins of Shabbat with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein
Feb
22

Historic Origins of Shabbat with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein

February 22nd, after Shabbat Services:

Have you every wondered how Shabbat came to be what it is today?  Historic Origins of Shabbat will explore some of the history of Shabbat from its ancient roots to show how we can continue to make meaning of it to this day.  We will look at the Torah, explore ancient culture, and discover how Jews practiced Shabbat through history.

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Ryan Lavarnway Speaks at SPS
Feb
24

Ryan Lavarnway Speaks at SPS

Monday, February 24th @7:00PM

Ryan Lavarnway: World Series Champion, Retired Major League Baseball player, Olympian, and a member of the Team Israel International baseball team. He will speak about his book, Baseball and Belonging, discovering his Jewish identity, and how it changed his life.

To honor the memory of her late husband Jay Moore, a huge sports fan, Barbara Zinn Moore has generously underwritten this program.

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Living Judaism
Feb
27
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Shabbat Dinners Across SPS
Feb
28

Shabbat Dinners Across SPS

Friday, February 28:

We are matching SPS Dinner hosts with dinner guests!

Sign up to either host a Shabbat dinner for SPS members or sign up to be a guest at a Shabbat Dinner. Our hope is these dinners will provide an opportunity to create new relationships or strengthen bonds as you relax and bring in Shabbat together.

Thanks for all of our hosts who volunteered! Please sign up to be a guest HERE

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Continuing Hebrew for Beginners
Mar
3

Continuing Hebrew for Beginners

Continuing Beginning Hebrew - Michal Nachmany, who grew up in Jerusalem, has been teaching Beginner Hebrew in NYC for many years, focusing on active learning, individualized attention, technique adapted to various learning styles, and a touch of Israeli culture.


The course builds on our first Beginning Hebrew class and is for students who can read Hebrew but would like to go deeper in their knowledge.  

Click HERE to Sign Up

6 sessions at 1 hour each on Monday nights at SPS

Jan 13, Jan 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 (Zoom), March 3

7 PM in person at SPS besides Feb 17 on Zoom

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ADL Never is Now at the Javits Center
Mar
4

ADL Never is Now at the Javits Center

We're thrilled that the ADL has accepted SPS' bid to attend th Never Is Now High School Student Track on Tuesday, March 4th at the Javits Center. This unique opportunity will allow our teens to particpate in the world's largest summit on antisemitism and hate, free of charge. Click the link below to RSVP. Space is limited.

RSVP HERE

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Mensch Matters with the Men's Club
Mar
4

Mensch Matters with the Men's Club

Tuesday, March 4th:

We invite Men to join the Men’s Club for a new group that will meet three times this spring to focus on issues confronting Jewish men. Come together in a safe space to listen and share as we support each other on our journeys.

Contact Rabbi Dave for more Information.

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Paging Dr. Maimonides with Rabbi Dave
Mar
5
Block Center

Paging Dr. Maimonides with Rabbi Dave

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon — AKA Rambam or Maimonides — was a famous rabbi and Jewish legal authority, did you know he was also a physician?

His medieval teachings are fascinating but are they accurate?

Join Rabbi Dave and some of the community’s doctors to study the sources and put them to a modern medical stress test. No referrals needed.

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Living Judaism
Mar
6
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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My Jewish Journey
Mar
7

My Jewish Journey

Some paths in Judaism are unwavering, while others take sharp and unexpected turns. This in-person course will help you unravel the knots of a story only you can write—the story of your Jewish journey.

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Sunrise East 56th Shabbat
Mar
7

Sunrise East 56th Shabbat

Join SPS to bring in shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday night service.

The SPS Boomer’s Community (BoCo) will also be joining to help lead this great event!

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Living Judaism
Mar
13
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Prophets Class with Rabbi Dave (In person at SPS)
Mar
19

Prophets Class with Rabbi Dave (In person at SPS)

Wednesdays @ 12:00 pm, minus Jewish holidays and vacation weeks. In-person Join us weekly as we read and explore the messages of the Prophetic section of the Bible. This year will focus on the "Latter Prophets" and use Abraham Joshua Heschel's writings to illuminate our studies.

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Understanding Jewish Community with Rabbi Ain
Mar
19

Understanding Jewish Community with Rabbi Ain

Who are the people in your neighborhood? Sutton Place Synagogue is surrounded by many Jewish organizations that have a tremendous impact on Jewish life which helps Jews thrive. Join Rabbi Ain to understand the “alphabet soup” of Jewish organizations and how these local, national, and global organizations that are both in their legacy stages and start up phases make up in the important web of Jewish life that provide the inspiration, services, and support to Jews all over the world.

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Living Judaism
Mar
20
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Mar
25

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

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Prophets Class with Rabbi Dave (In person at SPS)
Mar
26

Prophets Class with Rabbi Dave (In person at SPS)

Wednesdays @ 12:00 pm, minus Jewish holidays and vacation weeks. In-person Join us weekly as we read and explore the messages of the Prophetic section of the Bible. This year will focus on the "Latter Prophets" and use Abraham Joshua Heschel's writings to illuminate our studies.

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Living Judaism
Mar
27
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Mensch Matters with the Men's Club
Mar
31

Mensch Matters with the Men's Club

Monday, March 31st:

We invite Men to join the Men’s Club for a new group that will meet three times this spring to focus on issues confronting Jewish men. Come together in a safe space to listen and share as we support each other on our journeys.

Contact Rabbi Dave for more Information.

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Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Apr
1

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

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Living Judaism
Apr
3
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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My Jewish Journey
Apr
4

My Jewish Journey

Some paths in Judaism are unwavering, while others take sharp and unexpected turns. This in-person course will help you unravel the knots of a story only you can write—the story

of your Jewish journey.

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Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Apr
8

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

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Living Judaism
Apr
10
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Apr
15

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

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Living Judaism
Apr
17
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Apr
22

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

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Yom HaShoah Observance
Apr
23

Yom HaShoah Observance

YOM HASHOAH (Holocaust) OBSERVANCE

Wednesday, APRIL 23rd at 7:00 pm

PLEASE JOIN OUR COMMEMORATION

• Traditional march of 2nd, 3rd & 4th generations of survivors

• Poignant stories and lighting of Six Memorial Candles

• Readings by our JRS students and Teens

Special guest speaker: Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski

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Living Judaism
Apr
24
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Mensch Matters with the Men's Club
Apr
28

Mensch Matters with the Men's Club

Monday, April 28th:

We invite Men to join the Men’s Club for a new group that will meet three times this spring to focus on issues confronting Jewish men. Come together in a safe space to listen and share as we support each other on our journeys.

Contact Rabbi Dave for more Information.

View Event →
Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan
Apr
29

Tefillah Boot Camp with Cantor Cattan

This introductory Tefillah course explores the structure, meaning, and spiritual significance of Jewish prayer, guiding participants through key prayers and their nusach (melodic modes). It aims to deepen participants’ connection to prayer, and to train the participants in leading weekday services. Participants should be able to read Hebrew.

In person at SPS

View Event →
Living Judaism
May
1
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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My Jewish Journey
May
2

My Jewish Journey

Some paths in Judaism are unwavering, while others take sharp and unexpected turns. This in-person course will help you unravel the knots of a story only you can write—the story

of your Jewish journey.

View Event →
Living Judaism
May
8
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Living Judaism
May
15
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Living Judaism
May
22
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Israeli Popular Music As Interpretive Prayer with Cantor Cattan
Feb
11
Community Learning

Israeli Popular Music As Interpretive Prayer with Cantor Cattan

Tuesdays @ 7 PM on Zoom

January 7 & 21, and February 11

Israeli popular music can be seen as interpretive prayer, poetry that arises directly and/or creatively as a unique and extraordinary form of liturgy.

In this course, we will explore, study, and get inspired by contemporary and timely expressions of prayer that can inspire us personally.

We will cover the Israeli state's founding poets, musical legends, and newcomers alike, who help us connect not only to the individual artists but also to liturgy in a more expansive way, and to Israel’s history (both in wartime and peacetime), her resilience, her beauty, and her personal and collective stories.

Join Zoom Meeting

Email: @ajohnson@spsnyc.org for Zoom meeting password!

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Continuing Hebrew for Beginners
Feb
10

Continuing Hebrew for Beginners

Continuing Beginning Hebrew - Michal Nachmany, who grew up in Jerusalem, has been teaching Beginner Hebrew in NYC for many years, focusing on active learning, individualized attention, technique adapted to various learning styles, and a touch of Israeli culture.


The course builds on our first Beginning Hebrew class and is for students who can read Hebrew but would like to go deeper in their knowledge.  

Click HERE to Sign Up

6 sessions at 1 hour each on Monday nights at SPS

Jan 13, Jan 27, February 3, February 10, February 17 (Zoom), March 3

7 PM in person at SPS besides Feb 17 on Zoom

View Event →
On One Foot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
8

On One Foot with Rabbi Dave

The introduction of Living Judaism has led to an interest among more experienced members of our community to review the basics of Jewish life and learning. Join Rabbi Dave for a modified version of the Living Judaism curriculum on Shabbat afternoons following Kiddush. Who knows what you might discover?

View Event →
My Jewish Journey
Feb
7

My Jewish Journey

Some paths in Judaism are unwavering, while others take sharp and unexpected turns. This in-person course will help you unravel the knots of a story only you can write—the story

of your Jewish journey.

View Event →
Living Judaism
Feb
6
Community Learning

Living Judaism

Living Judaism is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University. We will explore Jewish culture, history, and wisdom in a setting where questions are more important than answers. Special experiences will include a Shabbat celebration, field experiences, mentorship, and more.

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Young Couples Group with Rabbi Ain
Feb
5

Young Couples Group with Rabbi Ain

Starting your life with another person is very exciting and also is an opportunity to clarify the home you are building together. Join Rabbi Ain and other couples as you explore how Jewish tradition can ignite conversations about your Jewish home.

Topics will include how to talk about money, how to think about Jewish education for yourself and your family, what it means to be part of a larger Jewish community, and how to create sacred time for you and your loved one.

Register here

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Young Professionals Grief Group
Feb
3

Young Professionals Grief Group

The SPS Young Professionals Community is hosting a Grief Group for young people who have experienced the loss of an immediate loved one (parents, signifcant other, sibling, child).

Contact Rabbi Ain for zoom information.

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