On May 1, 2021 Lab/Shul joined together to celebrate our collective courage and to rejoice in the light of Fearless Fire. In person and online, we ritually transcended from grief to relief in celebration of Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot.
Photography by Jesi Kelley and Carmen Salaberrios
IN PERSON GATHERING:
The in person celebration will take place safely outdoors, at City Winery Hudson Valley.
We’ll enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and wine, art and music workshops, poetry, storytelling, lawn games, body art and more. At sundown we’ll create multiple bonfire “party pods” and co-create a musical Havdalah ritual. Featuring live music by the Lab/Shul house band and special guest artists.
Safety and Accessibility
- Lab/Shul will adhere to and exceed all New York State Department of Health COVID-19 regulations. Our in person gathering will be fully outdoors and limited to no more than 200 people. There will be six feet of distance between pod groupings or individual chairs and activities.
- Face masks must be worn at all times, even if not within six feet of other individuals. Hand wipes and sanitizers will be readily available.
- Golf carts and other accommodations will be available for those with physical disabilities.
- Children ages 8 and above are welcome.
- Gender-neutral restrooms available.
IN PERSON GATHERING:
The in person celebration will take place safely outdoors, at City Winery Hudson Valley.
We’ll enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and wine, art and music workshops, poetry, storytelling, lawn games, body art and more. At sundown we’ll create multiple bonfire “party pods” and co-create a musical Havdalah ritual. Featuring live music by the Lab/Shul house band and special guest artists.
Safety and Accessibility
- Lab/Shul will adhere to and exceed all New York State Department of Health COVID-19 regulations. Our in person gathering will be fully outdoors and limited to no more than 200 people. There will be six feet of distance between pod groupings or individual chairs and activities.
- Face masks must be worn at all times, even if not within six feet of other individuals. Hand wipes and sanitizers will be readily available.
- Golf carts and other accommodations will be available for those with physical disabilities.
- Children ages 8 and above are welcome.
- Gender-neutral restrooms available.
ONLINE CELEBRATION:
Online participants will enjoy a parallel program via Zoom, hosted by beloved Lab/Shul artists and ritualists, while also interacting with the community members in Hudson Valley. We will come together for the Lag B’Omer ritual and communal Havdalah, followed by an epic virtual dance party. Online participants may choose to safely host a remote “party pod” with a small group of family or friends. All online participants will receive a Fearless Fire gift basket including party items and ritual objects to enhance their virtual celebration.
ONLINE CELEBRATION:
Online participants will enjoy a parallel program via Zoom, hosted by beloved Lab/Shul artists and ritualists, while also interacting with the community members in Hudson Valley. We will come together for the Lag B’Omer ritual and communal Havdalah, followed by an epic virtual dance party. Online participants may choose to safely host a remote “party pod” with a small group of family or friends. All online participants will receive a Fearless Fire gift basket including party items and ritual objects to enhance their virtual celebration.
Schedule:
In Person Schedule:
4:00pm – “Doors” Open for Food, Wine and Interactive Arts Fair
6:00pm – Formal Program and Storahtelling Ritual
7:00pm – Havdalah Ritual
7:30pm – Bonfires and Dessert
8:00pm – Event Ends
Online Schedule:
5:30pm – Happy Half Hour
6:00pm – Formal Program and Storahtelling Ritual
7:00pm – Havdalah Ritual
7:30pm – Bonfires, Dessert, and Virtual Dance Party
8:00pm – Event Ends
WE WILL HONOR:
We will proudly honor the medical professionals and essential workers within the Lab/Shul Community whose passionate and dedicated leadership have fueled our fire and brought human hope to our community and beyond this past year.
WHAT IS LAG B’OMER:
Lag B’Omer – the 33rd day leading from Passover to Shavuot – is a minor Jewish holiday, traditionally marked as a day of respite from somberness and an opportunity for celebration. Some claim it as the date on which a deadly plague ended. Per popular tradition, the holiday honors the legacies of mystics and teachers of sacred wisdom, marking the passing of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, one of the early teachers of kabbalah.
Bonfires are typically lit on this night, weddings are celebrated, and young children have their first haircut.
Tickets and “Party Pod” Sponsorships:
Beacon: $18,000K+
On site:
-Entry for up to 20 guests to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Premium placement of reserved fire-pit “party pod”
-Personal wine concierge during the event
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 20
-Four bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage to take home
-Private study salon with Rabbi Amichai for up to 20 guests
-Listing as Beacon on all event promotional materials
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Serve as a featured “torch bearer” in the online ritual
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 20
-Four bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage
-Listing as Beacon on all event promotional materials
Torch: $10,000K
On site:
-Entry for up to 12 guests to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Prime placement of reserved fire-pit “party pod”
-Personal wine concierge during the event
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 12
-Three bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage to take home
-Private study salon with Rabbi Amichai for up to 10 guests
-Listing at Torch on all event promotional materials
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Serve as a featured “torch bearer” in the online ritual
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 12
-Three bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage
-Listing as Torch on all event promotional materials
Blaze: $5,000K
On site:
-Entry for up to 6 guests to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Priority placement of reserved fire-pit “party pod”
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 6
-Two bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage to take home
-Listing as Blaze on all event promotional materials
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Serve as a featured “torch bearer” in the online ritual
-Deluxe picnic basket and gifts for 6
-Two bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage
-Listing as Blaze on all event promotional materials
Flame: $2,500K
On site:
-Entry for up to 4 guests to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Reserved fire-pit “party pod”
-Picnic basket and and gifts for 4
-Two bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage to take home
-Listing as Flame on all event promotional materials
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Picnic basket and gifts for 4
-Two bottles of City Winery’s finest vintage
-Listing as Flame on all event promotional materials
Flare: $900
On site:
-Entry for up to 2 guests to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Reserved fire-pit “party pod”
-Picnic basket and gifts for 2
-One bottle of City Winery’s finest vintage to take home
-Listing at Flare on all event promotional materials
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Picnic basket and gifts for 2
-One bottle of City Winery’s finest vintage
-Listing as Flare on all event promotional materials
Solo Sparks:
Voluntary Donations $350 / $180 / $70
On site:
-Entry for up to 1 guest to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Picnic basket and gifts
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Picnic basket and gifts
Kindling: $36
Students / Artists / Children Under 16 (Onsite or Remote)
On site:
-Entry for up to 1 guest to City Winery Hudson Valley
-Picnic basket and gifts
Remote:
-Virtual access to online program for unlimited number of guests
-Picnic basket and gifts
Thank you to our Sponsors!
(in formation):
Beacon:
Russel Granet & David Beach
Marina & Steven Kaufman
Jeff Schoenfeld & Matt Holbein
Torch:
Gretchen & Ethan Davidson
Harry Otterman
Blaze:
Paula Gottesman
Jonathan Israel & Ronit Muszkatblit
Karen Pratt & Liz Hirsch
Joyce Zinbarg Rosenthal & Steve Rosenthal
Flame:
Jenny McAllister-Nevins & Ian McAllister-Nevins
Betsey Nevins-Saunders & Jay Nevins-Saunders
Flare:
Beth Kaufman & Mark Miller
Barbara & Rabbi David Kline
Hinda Rabkin
Rebecca Rindler & Amos Berger
Rebecca Sharzer & Aaron Friedman
Wendy Shlensky
Rhona Silverbush & Peter Vogelsang
Sheree Stomberg & Peter Firestein
Rachel Tiven & Seth Marnin