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is a progressive congregation in the Conservative Jewish tradition. We seek to meet the needs of American Jewry and to work towards making religious brotherhood a living reality. We invite all to share in the values and traditions of our Jewish faith, striving for the ways of peace and righteousness. Our synagogue is located in downtown New York, on Gramercy Park.
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Click here for the Adult Education classes, starting Monday, January 23, 2012
January Children's Clothing Drive
During the entire month of January, the Social Action Committee is sponsoring our Children's Clothing Drive. We will be accepting new and gently used children's clothing to be donated to the Foundling Hospital, Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty and Room to Grow. Please bring your items to the collection box in the lobby after January 2.
Brotherhood Networking Group (BNG)
Thursday, January 26, 6:00 pm
Synaplex Shabbat
Friday-Saturday, January 27-28
Join us for a Shabbat with a special focus on science. NPR's Robert Krulwich will discuss "Science and the Relationship to God" following our congregational dinner on Friday evening. Following Kiddush lunch on Saturday, Synaplex will present Dr. Gregory Pastores, the preeminent speaker on the subject of Gaucher disease. Please join us for this important conversation about a condition common to the Ashkenazi population. Click here for the full Synaplex Shabbat schedule and to make your dinner reservation.
Docent Tour of Treasures of Shearith Israel & The Resilient City
at The New York Historical Society
Wednesday, February 1, 3:00 pm
Join us for a docent led tour of rare and centuries-old liturgical objects, manuscripts, maps and other historic artifacts-including a Torah scroll rescued from destruction by British soldiers during the American Revolution. The exhibit highlights the history of religious freedom in New York City and honors the first Jewish congregation, Shearith Israel, established in North America. Click here for cost and RSVP details.
Bigger Than "Misheberach"
About two weeks before she died, Debbie Friedman stood with Rabbi Joy Levitt at the piano in Levitt’s Manhattan apartment, and she shared with her friend a melody that the legendary singer and composer would never have the chance to record. It was a new version of "Shalom Aleichem," the hymn traditionally sung Friday evenings to welcome the Sabbath angels. Friedman told her friend Rabbi Levitt that her version of "Shalom Aleichem" would be her legacy. This is going to be bigger than "Mi Sheberach," Friedman told Levitt, referring to her melody of the prayer for healing, which is widely used as part of the liturgy in liberal synagogues.
Debbi Friedman died on January 9, 2011. She was 59. Since then, her "Shalom Aleichem" has been shared from one person and small group to the next, in an informal effort to weave the melody into the American Jewish canon. It is becoming increasingly popular at Friday night dinners and at Havdalah services, which mark the Sabbath’s end. In the coming days, Levitt and Cantor Angela Buchdahl, of Manhattan's Central Synagogue, are planning to reach out to every clergy member in the Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements — urging them to sing Friedman's version of "Shalom Aleichem” on February 3 and 4, which are Shabbat Shirah, or the Sabbath of Song. To pay tribute to Debbie Friedman and to mark her Yortzeit Cantor Marina Shemesh will teach Debbie's version of Shalom Aleichem to our congregation on Shabbat Shirah as well. To help you get familiar with the melody here is the link to the song: Shalom Aleichem by Debbie Friedman
Tu B' Shevat Seder
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Come to learn, sing, be inspired, taste four species of fruit, drink four varieties of wine and enjoy a light meal. Learn how we are connected to Jewish tradition and to the earth.
Special guest speaker Jennifer Greenfield, Director of Street Planting, City of New York Parks and Recreation Department.
Cost $18. Please call the office at 212-674-5750 to make your reservation.
Family Shabbat
Friday, February 10
Please join us at Brotherhood for our wonderful Family Shabbat services!
5:30 pm - Children up to age 3 in the Yellow Room with Daphna Mor
5:30 pm - Children 3-6 with Paul Wolf in the Sanctuary
6:30 pm - Children grades 2 through 7 with Phil Rothman & Paul Wolf on the 4th Floor
Brotherhood Film Series Presents:
"The Battle Over the Soul"
Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 pm
A moving documentary film about the beginning of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and how a handful of young Israeli soldiers held off virtually the entire Syrian army. Following the screening, producer Dan Almagor will be present for a Q&A. Mr. Almagor was on of the soldiers present at the battle.
Cost is $10 at the door, or you can pay $8 in advance by completing this registration form (click here) and sending in your payment.
A Docent-led Tour at The Jewish Museum of
The Radical Camera: New York's Photo League, 1936-1951
Thursday, February 23, 2:00 pm
Important: To attend this event, you must pay for your ticket by February 7 !!
Cost: $20
Click here for further details
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times at Discovery Times Square
Sunday, March 25, 1:00 pm
Important: To attend this event, you must pay for your ticket by February 23 !!
Click here for all of the details.
Modern Motherhood: A Course and a Support Group for Mothers
Six Thursdays: February 2- March 15
Learn and dialogue on topics such as pursuing dreams, being a good mother, managing energy and time, and more. Reflect on challenges and opportunities, set goals, and experiment with new practices, all with the support, wisdom and accountability of other mothers in the group. Click here for details and cost.
Cantors Assembly Journey of Heritage & Healing to Germany and Israel
June 27-July 11, 2012
Cantor Marina Shemesh invites you on a Cantors Assembly Journey of Heritage and Healing to Germany and Israel. This event will be once in a lifetime emotional, inspirational and uplifting experience. We will connect with Germany's blossoming Jewish community and explore its checkered past, as we participate in momentous concerts and ceremonies and for those who want to continue to Israel, there will be opportunity to explore the important sites and cities as we celebrate the Jewish state's past, present and future. For the brochure with details, itineraries and prices click here.
View the full calendar
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