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.

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.

Sinai Slam: An Alternative Shavuot Experience

During our innovative take on the holiday of Shavuot, experience a night of dairy, debate, and personal discovery.

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.

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.

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.