Upcoming Events

Family Friday Night
Jan
10

Family Friday Night

This is a chance for families with kids in elementary school to kick off Shabbat together. We'll bring in Shabbat with a kid-led service with Seth, sing songs as a community, and enjoy a delicious meal.

RSVP to Seth at sgolob@spsnyc.org

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On One Foot with Rabbi Dave
Jan
11
Community Learning

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?

Register here

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Living Judaism
Jan
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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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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Sunrise East 56th Shabbat
Jan
17

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.

We will also have a special appearance from the SPS Young Professionals

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On One Foot with Rabbi Dave
Jan
18
Community Learning

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?

Register here

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Israeli Popular Music As Interpretive Prayer with Cantor Cattan
Jan
21
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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Down the Rabbit Hole: Discovering Jewish Themes in Pop Culture with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein
Jan
22
Community Learning

Down the Rabbit Hole: Discovering Jewish Themes in Pop Culture with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein

Has your favorite TV show or movie ever referenced something Jewish? Have you ever wanted to jump down that rabbit hole? This is your opportunity! Come discover what Jewish themes pop-culture is really referencing with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein. We will start by discovering theme of exile and return with the Rose family in “Schitts Creek” before we turn to exploring Taylor Swift’s biblical references. Please reach out to Eitan if you have a favorite pop-culture Jewish rabbit hole that you want to explore!

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Family Shabbat
Jan
25

Family Shabbat

Join Seth for Family Shabbat where we we’ll sing, learn, and enjoy Shabbat with our families.

For kids ages 6 and up, with their parents, these are Shabbat services tailor made for you!

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Tot Shabbat
Jan
25

Tot Shabbat

Led by Seth Golob with special musical educator from Tkiya Music.

Schmooze with other families!

RSVP to Seth at sgolob@spsnyc.org

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Continuing Hebrew for Beginners
Jan
27

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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SPS BoCo Movie Night
Jan
29

SPS BoCo Movie Night

Join BoCo for a movie night at Lincoln Center! We will attend the closing night film of the Jewish Film Festival, "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round" on Wednesday, January 29th at 7 PM.

The outing will also include a post-screening discussion with Director/Producer Ilana Trachtman.

Tickets are $20 below and limited.

Reserve your tickets here: Boco Movie Night - Gene Wilder Film - Form - Sutton Place Synagogue

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Musician in Residence: Cantor Natalie Young
Jan
31
to Feb 1

Musician in Residence: Cantor Natalie Young

Cantor Natalie Young will be joining us for Shabbat on January 31-February 1st!

Cantor Natalie Young is an award-winning composer whose music is embraced worldwide. Her memorable melodies make prayer accessible for all ages, and she values the power of music in connecting with people. As the cantor at Beth Emet the Free Synagogue in Evanston, IL, she shares her talents with communities as a cantor/composer-in-residence.

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Continuing Hebrew for Beginners
Feb
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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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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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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JScreen Presents “From BRCA to Tay-Sachs: The Modern Approach to Genetic Testing”
Feb
5

JScreen Presents “From BRCA to Tay-Sachs: The Modern Approach to Genetic Testing”

Learn how genetics can affect you and your family.

Learn about the history of Jewish genetic screening, hereditary risks for genetic conditions and cancer in the Jewish community, and how genetic testing can help ensure your health, and the health of your children and grandchildren. JScreen provides access to comprehensive at-home testing, with tele-health genetic counseling.

Family and friends are welcome.

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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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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.

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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?

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Hebrew High at the Rabbis
Feb
8

Hebrew High at the Rabbis

November 2, December 14, February 8, March 22 , May 10

Teens in grades 8th-12th are invited to Rabbi Ain and Rabbi Dave's apartment to discuss meaningful Jewish topics relevant to teens' lives today. Please RSVP to Rabbi Ain for each session at RabbiAin@spsnyc.org and she will share their address. Each session is from 4-5 pm

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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

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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!

View Event →
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.

View Event →
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?

View Event →
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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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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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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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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Annual YP Hamantaschen Baking Event
Mar
10

Annual YP Hamantaschen Baking Event

There’s no better way to prepare for and celebrate Purim than this annual Young Professional’s event! It’s a classic, bring a bottle of kosher wine as a rolling pin and we will make some delicious Hamantaschen and sip while they bake!

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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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Hebrew High at the Rabbis
Mar
22

Hebrew High at the Rabbis

November 2, December 14, February 8, March 22 , May 10

Teens in grades 8th-12th are invited to Rabbi Ain and Rabbi Dave's apartment to discuss meaningful Jewish topics relevant to teens' lives today. Please RSVP to Rabbi Ain for each session at RabbiAin@spsnyc.org and she will share their address. Each session is from 4-5 pm

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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.

View Event →
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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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.

View Event →
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

View Event →
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.

View Event →
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

View Event →
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.

View Event →
Young Couples Group with Rabbi Ain
Jan
8
Community Learning

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

View Event →
Israeli Popular Music As Interpretive Prayer with Cantor Cattan
Jan
7
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!

View Event →
Living Judaism
Jan
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.

View Event →
On One Foot with Rabbi Dave
Jan
4
Community Learning

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?

Register here

View Event →
My Jewish Journey
Jan
3

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 →