Better Nature
A Tu B’Shvat Seder and Dinner
Celebrate the New Year of the Trees with a Tu B’Shvat seder, a ritual that began with the Kabbalists of the 16th century. At our seder led by Rabbi Nora, you’ll dive into nature-inspired texts to discover connections between environmentalism and Judaism, learn the basics of Kabbalah, and explore the symbolism behind the fruit, nuts, and four cups of wine we enjoy on this holiday.
The Esties: A Purim Party
Experience a night of snubs, surprises, and stars at the first annual Estie Awards, hosted by Rabbi Aaron and Rabbi Nora. Show off your look on our red carpet, laugh along at irreverent, guaranteed-to-offend sketches, and dance the night away to live music at our after-party.
- Date:
- Mar 6, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18; includes 2 drink tickets.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Post-Passover Chametz Party
Following Passover, bring on the chametz with Sonny’s Pizza. As you satisfy your carbohydrate cravings, Rabbi Nora will offer contemporary insights on the holiday’s themes and share ideas for how you can support our community.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today
At a Holocaust Remembrance Day service, join together in music, prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony to commemorate those who perished.
Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience
During our innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery.
- Date:
- May 25, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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In-Person
Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel: $10
Wine & Cheese Pairing + Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel (Subsidized): $36
Wine & Cheese Pairing + Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel (Actual Cost): $54
Yoga and Breakfast: $10Virtual
Free. RSVP required.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience
During our innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery.
- Date:
- May 26, 2023 • 7:00 am ET
- Admission:
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In-Person
Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel: $10
Wine & Cheese Pairing + Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel (Subsidized): $36
Wine & Cheese Pairing + Sinai Slam + Rabbi Panel (Actual Cost): $54
Yoga and Breakfast: $10Virtual
Free. RSVP required.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Jewish Flavor: Rosh Hashanah Feast
Start the New Year off right as Chef Vered Guttman demonstrates how to make a Rosh Hashanah spread with recipes inspired by symbolic foods served at a Rosh Hashanah seder.
- Date:
- Sep 6, 2023 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$36 (ages 39 and under)
$50 (ages 40+)
- Category:
- High Holidays
Group Chat
High Holiday Bootcamp
With the Jewish New Year just days away, give yourself some space and time to reflect with Rabbi Aaron on three major themes of the High Holidays: self-transformation, sin, and death. We’ll keep the talk sweet with apple pie, along with pizza and wine.
Sukkah Open Hours
In celebration of the harvest holiday, check out our community sukkah and shake the lulav and etrog.
- Date:
- Oct 2, 2023 • 9:00 am ET
- Category:
- Holidays
It Takes a Neighborhood
During the mid-autumn festival, traditional to Chinese and other Asian cultures, gather in our sukkah to learn how local communities celebrate and hear about the history of Gallery Place/Chinatown. Artists from Chalk Riot will share how a new large-scale art installation plans to capture the diversity of our neighborhood.