Upcoming Events

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
11

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Dr. Laura Shaw Frank at SPS
Feb
11

Dr. Laura Shaw Frank at SPS

Parents of teens, college and recent college grads are invited to meet with Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, who serves as the Vice President at the American Jewish Committee Center for Education and Advocacy.

Dr. Frank teaches and speaks nationwide, educating about Jewish identity and connection to Israel, the history and current manifestations of antisemitism, and the power of education to create change.

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Thursday Night Live!
Feb
12

Thursday Night Live!

Drop in after work or before dinner for a drink, a nosh, and a shmooze. Meet members from both BoCo and B’yachad as we kick off a new tradition in the Barbara Zinn Moore and Evan Spelfogel Community Room!

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
18

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Jewish Themes in Music
Feb
18

Jewish Themes in Music

Feb 18 at 7:00pm on Zoom

Who’s your favorite musician? Do they happen to be Jewish? In this class, we will explore famous music by Jews that have Jewish themes. We will listen to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, and more to explore how they incorporate Jewish themes into their mainstream music. Come for an evening of great music listening, and be ready to be surprised by how these artists incorporate our tradition into their lyrics!

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Feb
20

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
25

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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YP Annual Hamentaschen Bake
Feb
26

YP Annual Hamentaschen Bake

There’s no better way to prepare for and celebrate Purim than this annual YP event!

It’s a classic; bring a bottle of kosher wine a a rolling pin and we will make some delicious Hamentaschen and sip while we bake!

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Shabbat with Sunrise East 56
Feb
27

Shabbat with Sunrise East 56

Join SPS to bring in Shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th at 139 E 56th St. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday Night Service. All are welcome!

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Purim Party
Mar
1

Purim Party

Join the SPS Community to celebrate Purim! Fun Activities, Yummy Hamantaschen, and more!

Cost: $50 per family for SPS Members, $55 per family for non-SPS Members if you pay in advance and $60 per family if you pay at the door. 

Click here for tickets!

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Mar
4

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Tot Shabbat
Mar
7

Tot Shabbat

At Tot Shabbat, our youngest congregants (6 and under) joyfully discover the wonders of the Shabbat service in a lively atmosphere with their grownups. We practice basic Shabbat rituals, prayers and symbols, hear stories on the weekly Torah portion, and learn about Jewish holidays and values through song and play.

RSVP to Hannah at hlevin@spsnyc.org

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Mar
9

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Mar
11

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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SPS Welcomes Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz
Mar
11

SPS Welcomes Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz

The Chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary

Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz reflects on Conservative Judaism, 40 years of women in the rabbinate, and the Jewish future, in conversation with Rabbi Ain.

A groundbreaking scholar of American Jewish history, and a visionary institutional leader, Dr. Schwartz is the first woman elected as the chancellor in the history of the seminary.

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Thursday Night Live!
Mar
12

Thursday Night Live!

Drop in after work or before dinner for a drink, a nosh, and a shmooze. Meet members from both BoCo and B’yachad as we kick off a new tradition in the Barbara Zinn Moore and Evan Spelfogel Community Room!

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Mar
13

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Mar
18

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Listening Room With Cantor Cattan
Mar
23

Listening Room With Cantor Cattan

Join Cantor Cattan in the listening room as we explore music together.

Nov 24 will be dedicated to European synagogue music from the 1800's and it’s influence in today’s liturgy.

March 23 will be dedicated to the Israeli chasidic festivals and their influence in our current services in America.

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Women's Seder
Mar
24

Women's Seder

2026 Women's Seder with Sutton Place Synagogue, Congregation Habonim, and Or Olam

Register Here - Registration will be followed with a request for credit card payment, including a 3% credit card fee. If you'd like to pay via check, please call Abby at 212-593-3300 or 646-389-2438 to reserve a spot. The deadline to register is March 17.

As we celebrate women across generations and decades, we invite you to share a photo—past or present—that captures a meaningful moment (especially Jewish moments, should you have). Childhood and vintage photos are especially encouraged. Please email the photos to acreditor@spsnyc.org with the subject line Womens Seder Photo.

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Mar
25

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Thursday Night Live!
Apr
16

Thursday Night Live!

Drop in after work or before dinner for a drink, a nosh, and a shmooze. Meet members from both BoCo and B’yachad as we kick off a new tradition in the Barbara Zinn Moore and Evan Spelfogel Community Room!

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Apr
17

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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YP Lower East Side Snackventure
Apr
19

YP Lower East Side Snackventure

Join NYC Tourguide-Rabbi Dave for a special look at the tasty treats that make the Lower East Side the Noshing Hall of Fame!

Knishes, Pickles, Donuts and more await as we eat and learn our way through the neigborhood.

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Jew York City
Apr
28

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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How to Write a Dvar Torah with Rabbi Ain
Apr
29

How to Write a Dvar Torah with Rabbi Ain

Rabbi Ain will teach one session, an interactive class designed to help you craft a meaningful d’var Torah. Whether you are preparing to share words of Torah as a service, life-cycle event, or simply want to deepen your own learning, this session will guide you trough the process of studying the text, drawing out themes, and connecting them to our lives today. No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and a love of learning

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Kabaltot Shabbat
May
1

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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YP Shabappy Hour
May
1

YP Shabappy Hour

Come schmooze with us following Friday night services!

We will also toast to our rabbinic intern Eitan Bloostein and celebrate his work at SPS and his upcoming ordination!

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Thursday Night Live!
May
14

Thursday Night Live!

Drop in after work or before dinner for a drink, a nosh, and a shmooze. Meet members from both BoCo and B’yachad as we kick off a new tradition in the Barbara Zinn Moore and Evan Spelfogel Community Room!

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Jew York City
May
19

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Jew York City
Feb
10

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Tot Shabbat
Feb
7

Tot Shabbat

At Tot Shabbat, our youngest congregants (6 and under) joyfully discover the wonders of the Shabbat service in a lively atmosphere with their grownups. We practice basic Shabbat rituals, prayers and symbols, hear stories on the weekly Torah portion, and learn about Jewish holidays and values through song and play.

RSVP to Hannah at hlevin@spsnyc.org

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Feb
4

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Feb
2

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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