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SUMMARY:High Holy Days of Awe: Rosh Hashanah 5786
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/rosh-hashanah-5786/
LOCATION:Tribeca Performing Arts Center + Online
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Holy Days,Homepage
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SUMMARY:Healing Across Divides Rosh Hashanah Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Healing Across Divides Rosh Hashanah Workshop\nWed Sept 24th\n4:00-6:00pm ET\nNYC | In Person Only\nIn partnership with Congregation Beit Simchat Torah\, we invite you to join us for a Healing Across Divides Rosh Hashanah Workshop.\n\nIn these painful and uncertain times\, you’re invited to sit with Nitsan Joy Gordon and Jawdat Kasab — a Jewish Israeli and a Palestinian citizen of Israel — for an experiential gathering that opens a rare window into grassroots peacebuilding and trauma healing. Through moving stories\, honest dialogue\, and embodied practices\, they will share tools and inspiration from the Army of Healers — a growing community dedicated to nurturing connection\, resilience\, and hope across even the deepest divides.\nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/healing-across-divides-rosh-hashanah-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,High Holy Days,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20250910T145628Z
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SUMMARY:"The Future is Peace" with Aziz Abu-Sarah and Maoz Inon
DESCRIPTION:THE FUTURE IS PEACEالسلام هو المستقبل העתיד הוא שלום\nSun Sept 28th\n2pm – 3:30pm ET\nNYC | IN PERSON\n\nIn partnership with T’ruah\, New Israel Fund\, New Jewish Narrative\, InterAct\, Israelis for Peace\, Lab/Shul\, Partners for Progressive Israel\, we invite you to a special conversation with AZIZ ABU-SARAH & MAOZ INON reconciliation\, atonement\, and peace building. \nSUGGESTED DONATION: $20 \nRegister here > \n\n\nMaoz Inon is an award-winning Israeli social entrepreneur and peace activist and the founder of several tourism initiatives within Israel and the Middle East\, including the Jesus Trail\, the Fauzi Azar Inn and the Abraham Hostel and Tour brands. Since the murder of his parents in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7\, 2023\, Inon has become a leading voice for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.  In recognition of his peacebuilding efforts\, Maoz was honored in 2024 with two prestigious awards: the Franco-German Human Rights Prize\, awarded by France and Germany\, and the Shared Living Award from Abraham Initiatives. \n\nAziz Abu Sarah is a Palestinian author\, peacemaker and entrepreneur with a background in conflict resolution and tourism development. To date\, he has implemented transformative education and peace initiatives across more than 65 countries\, including Afghanistan\, Syria\, Israel and Palestine. His journey from seeking revenge for his brother’s death at the hands of Israeli soldiers to becoming a peacemaker underscores a decades-long mission to foster cross-cultural understanding. The cofounder of InterAct International and MEJDI Tours and former executive director at the Center for World Religions\, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University\, Abu Sarah has pioneered innovative approaches to tourism and education that promote empathy\, sustainability and bridge-building between communities. Aziz has been recognized among the “500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” by the Royal Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan annually since 2010 for his impactful work in cultural education and conflict resolution. He is a TED Fellow and National Geographic Explorer.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/the-future-is-peace/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,High Holy Days,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
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SUMMARY:High Holy Days of Awe: Yom Kippur 5786
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/yom-kippur-5786/
LOCATION:Tribeca Performing Arts Center + Online
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Holy Days,Homepage
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T223000
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SUMMARY:Four Questions & Courageous Conversation for this New Jewish Year:  What Does it Feel Like to be Jewish Today? 
DESCRIPTION:Four Questions & Courageous Conversation for this New Jewish Year:\nWhat Does it Feel Like to be Jewish Today?\nYOM KIPPUR EVE\nWed Oct 1st\n9:15-10:30pm ET\nIN PERSON + ONLINE*\n\nOn this Kol Nidrei night\, Lab/Shul invites you into a bold and tender exploration of Jewish identity in 2025. Inspired by the Four Children of the Passover Haggadah—each representing a distinct archetype and response to life\, and by the four questions of the Seder—we will gather as a community on this sacred night of atonement on which we don’t eat but do get to ask big questions about liberation and identity: \n\nWhat does it mean to be Jewish today?\nWhere do our loyalties lie?\nHow do we hold both hurt and hope\, shame and pride?\n\nThrough an interactive panel with Lab/Shul’s ritual team and special guests\, combined with opportunities for personal reflection and shared response\, we’ll confront the hardest questions of belonging and belief in this moment\, and open our hearts to the responsible possibilities of renewal and repair. \n*This program will be held following the Kol Nidrei ritual and is open to all who are joining us on this night\, in person or online.  \n\nREGISTRATION >> included with High Holy Days Registration\n 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/our-questions-courageous-conversation-for-this-new-jewish-year/
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,High Holy Days,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T153000
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SUMMARY:ReCollect/Yizkor: Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:ReCollect/Yizkor: Yom Kippur\nThurs Oct 2\n2:15pm – 3:30pm ET\nIN PERSON + ONLINE\n\n\nReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones\, share stories\, lift memory\, and say Kaddish\, the ancient memorial prayer\, together. Whether experiencing a recent loss\, remembering a loved one who passed away long ago\, or showing up in support of community\, we gather to acknowledge feelings of loss that can be particularly painful as we anticipate an empty chair at our tables. \nSpecial programming for Yom Kippur:\nOnline\, our program will be facilitated by Ben Freeman and Lori Roth Gale.\nIn Person\, our program will be facilitated by Jennifer Bleyer & Naomi Less and registration is included with High Holy Day seat reservations) \n\nONLINE PROGRAM: Register Here\nIN PERSON PROGRAM: Included with High Holy Days of Awe Reservation — Reserve Here
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-yom-kippur-2025/
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTSTAMP:20250925T152447Z
CREATED:20250922T183209Z
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SUMMARY:All-Faith Atonement Rally for Justice and Peace: Yom Kippur 5786/2025
DESCRIPTION:All-Faith Atonement Vigil Rally for Justice and Peace:\nYom Kippur 5786/2025\nYOM KIPPUR DAY\nTHURSDAY Oct 2nd\n4:30-5:30pm ET\nIN PERSON | 26 FEDERAL PLAZA\nOn this sacred Jewish day of atonement\, during a deepening crisis for democracy and justice in our city\, country and world\, partners in faith and justice will gather at 26 Federal Plaza with an urgent message of unity and a call for dignity\, equity and justice for all who seek shelter and safety in this land. We will protest ongoing injustice\, pray for peace\, and hold hands together in a circle of courage and compassion\, committed to change.  \nThe All-Faith Atonement Rally for Justice and Peace is presented by Lab/Shul in partnership with The Interfaith Center of New York\, The Beacon\, NY Zen Center and Judson Memorial Church \n\n*This program will be held following the Yom Kippur Full Day Programming and is open to all who are joining us on this night\, in person or online.  \n\nREGISTRATION >> included with High Holy Days Registration
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/all-faith-atonement-rally-for-justice-and-peace/
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,High Holy Days,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T220000
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SUMMARY:Community Break Fast: Elevate Your Spirit / Feast on Joy
DESCRIPTION:Community Break Fast:\nElevate Your Spirit / Feast on Joy\nThursday\, October 2nd | Yom Kippur\n(Directly following Ne’ila Ritual)\n7:30pm EST\nIn person only\nEnjoy a delicious Break Fast on site in the TPAC courtyard.  \nIncludes traditional Ashkenazi and Sephardi delicacies. Unlimited wine & soft beverages; Gluten free and vegan options will be available. \nEverybody-friendly sliding scale pricing: $35 / $45 / $55 Per person \nRegistration required. Sign up at bottom of High Holy Day REGISTRATION HERE >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/community-break-fast-elevate-your-spirit-feast-on-joy-2025/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T183000
DTSTAMP:20250925T210601Z
CREATED:20250925T210601Z
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SUMMARY:October 7 Community Commemoration with UJA Federation
DESCRIPTION:October 7 Community Commemoration with UJA Federation\nSun Oct 5th\nDoors Open: 3:30 pm EST | Event Begins: 5:00 pm EST\nThe Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center\nIt’s nearly impossible to believe we’re about to mark two years since October 7 forever changed Israel and reshaped the story of the Jewish people. \n\nLab/Shul along iwth UJA-Federation of New York and community partner organizations invite you  for a powerful public commemoration\, where we’ll remember those we’ve lost to the war and stand with the families of the remaining hostages and others who have experienced loss and trauma. Together\, we’ll demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people of Israel and a shared vision of a strong and vibrant future that is free from terror. \nPlease be aware that this program may include sensitive material from the October 7 attacks\, which could be upsetting\, especially to young children. \nWhile this event has reached capacity\, we’re pleased to offer the opportunity to watch the program via livestream. \nYou may choose to watch with other community members in a separate space at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center by completing this form. \nYou may also watch on Facebook beginning 4:30 pm on October 5. \n\nREGISTER >>\n 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/october-7-community-commemoration-with-uja-federation-2025/
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20250925T173209Z
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SUMMARY:October 7th: Two Year Vigil
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 7TH: TWO YEAR VIGIL\nTues Oct 7th\n7:00pm EST\nUnion Square\n  \n  \n\nWith broken\, yet still breaking hearts – along with Israelis for Peace – we invite you to the second October 7th memorial vigil. \nNot even in our worst nightmares did we imagine that we would be convening for the second memorial while the bombs are still dropping – during an active genocide – during the continued abandonment\, if not the direct killing of the hostages – during man-made famine – during ethnic cleansing – during the destruction of whole cities – during state-sanctioned deadly pogroms in the West Bank – during the disappearance of thousands of Palestinians to be tortured in military prisons\, with no charges – during the daily arrests of anti-war protestors all over Israel – during the international rise of authoritarianism and fascism. \nSo in this hell\, in this darkness\, we will come together\, in defiance\, and honor the sanctity of all human life. \nPlease join us. No registration required. \n\n 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/october-7th-two-year-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T171204Z
CREATED:20250910T171137Z
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SUMMARY:Commemorating in Community – 10/7 Memorial Musical Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating in Community – 10/7 Memorial Musical Gathering\nThurs Oct 9th\n6pm – 8pm ET\nBROOKLYN | IN PERSON\n\n\nBK Communities are invited to a memorial gathering featuring HaShayara\, an ensemble of Israeli musicians. an evening of music and storytelling marking two years since October 7. In parallel\, children will take part in a creative art activity transforming toys into symbols of resilience and hope. \n\nMore information > \nRSVP >\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n5:00–6:00 PM – Pre-Teen Program (Ages 13–18):\nWings of Hope + Dinner\n6:00–6:30 PM – Open Doors and Exhibition:\n“Rebuilding Israel”\n6:30 PM – Main Gathering:\nA Musical Journey of Memory\, Hope\, and Faith with HaShayara – for adults and teens 14+\nIn Parallel – Children’s Program: Wings of Hope (Ages 3–13)\n8:00–8:30 PM – Light Refreshments in the Sukkah\n\n \nMain Gathering – Adults and Teens (Ages 14+)\nJoin us for a moving evening with HaShayara\, an ensemble of gifted Israeli musicians from the Galilee\, as they lead a journey of music and storytelling marking two years since October 7. The program will also feature local voices – cantors\, musicians\, and students from Brooklyn schools – coming together to create a meaningful ceremony that honors the victims\, strengthens communal solidarity\, and affirms the values they held dear.\n Get a taste of the HaShayara Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JsR71W1aU0\n \nParallel Children’s Program – Wings of Hope\nWhile adults and teens participate in the main ceremony and concert\, children ages 3–13 will enjoy an inspiring\, hands-on program upstairs. Wings of Hope is a global art initiative that transforms recycled toys into vibrant wings symbolizing resilience and hope. Through this creative activity\, children will connect to stories of courage and creativity from Israel in a way that is meaningful and age-appropriate.\nThe program will be led by Yifat Zazak-Dromi\, a member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza and survivor of the October 7 attack. Yifat\, a graphic designer and longtime Jewish Agency educator\, combines art\, education\, and community engagement. She created the Wings of Hope initiative in memory of her close friend Livnat Katz and her family\, who were murdered on October 7. Through this program\, Yifat brings creativity and connection to communities worldwide\, honoring their memory and fostering resilience.\n Learn more about the project: www.livnatswings.org/en\n \nPre-Teen Program (Ages 13–18)\nWe warmly invite youth from Brooklyn\, ages 13–18\, to arrive at 5:00 PM for a special pre-event program. They will hear Yifat Zazak-Dromi’s powerful story\, participate in a discussion and reflection session about October 7 with Lior Lekner\, the Brooklyn JAFI shlicha\, and learn about the Wings of Hope project. Dinner will be provided for teens registered for this program (limited spots available) before they join the main ceremony.\n \nWelcome Exhibition: Connecting Through Stories and Images\n Arrive early to experience the exhibition Rebuilding Israel – Humans of October 7th by Israeli photographer Erez Kaganovitz. This moving project combines portraits and personal stories that honor the victims\, survivors\, and heroes of October 7\, while highlighting the resilience and enduring spirit of Israeli society.\n \nToy Collection – Community Preparation for the Event\nAs we prepare for this meaningful gathering\, we invite you to join our Wings of Hope initiative by donating small toys that will be transformed into a powerful work of art – a symbol of resilience\, creativity\, and community spirit.\nWe are collecting: Small toys\, toy parts\, or even old/broken toys Preferably plastic or metal and easy to handle in size.\nHow to take part:\n Involve your child: talk with them about the project and go through toys together to choose items no longer needed or used.\nDrop-off points: participating schools and synagogues\n Collection deadline: Friday\, October 3\nFor more details\, please contact Lior Lekner – JAFI Shlicha at Liorl@jafi.org or the institution you are affiliated with.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/commemorating-in-community-10-7-memorial-musical-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,High Holy Days,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTSTAMP:20250917T205828Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Shalom in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:FamilyLab: Shabbat Shalom in the Sukkah\nFriday\, October 10\n5:00-7:00PM EST\nBROOKLYN*\nWelcome to FamilyLab: An everybody-friendly gathering for families with young children ages 0-8 (siblings welcome). Centered around the family table: delicious dinner\, sing along\, stories\, and animated interactive learning to celebrate holidays and delve into life-long Jewish values.  \nShabbat +Sukkot = A feast for the senses! Break bread together outdoors under the fall harvest moon with the tastes\, sounds and feels of Shabbat Shalom.  \nGuided by Spiritual Leader Shira Kline along with teaching artist Emet (Ari L. Monts) and Stephanie Kane\, \nWith Lab/Shul’s unique God-optional approach to tradition\, text and story\, FamilyLab is open to those who identify as Jewish\, Jew-ish\, and everything in between. Whether it’ll be your first lulav shake or you grow your own etrog grove\, all families are welcome here. Sabbath challah and candles under the stars await! \n+ Fees include dinner and programming for up to 5 people.\n+ If the suggested price is beyond your means – just let us know and we’ll make it work.\n+ Space is limited so invite your friend today! \n5:00pm Welcome\n5:30pm FamilyLab Start Time \n*Brooklyn Address provided upon RSVP\nQuestions? Email Stephanie@labshul.org. \nREGISTER HERE >>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/shabbat-shalom-in-the-sukkah/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T163000
DTSTAMP:20250925T204328Z
CREATED:20250925T174524Z
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SUMMARY:Unscrolled: We Begin Again\, A Simchat Torah Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Unscrolled: We Begin Again\nA Simchat Torah Gathering\nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025\n1:45 – 4:30 pPM\nBrooklyn*\nJoin the Lab/Shul and Kane Street Synagogue communities\, all ages\, to wrap up the High Holy Days with sacred gathering that weaves Sukkot and Simchat Torah with a circle ritual of healing\, hope and peace.  \nThe festive holiday of Simchat Torah is now forever marked with the tragedy of October 7th and the unimaginable death and destruction of these past years. On this day we’ll gather to gain strength from our ancestral wisdom and from each other as we unscroll the Torah to begin our sacred story again\, with new intentions\, celebrating life\, choosing peace for all. \nThis ancient-renewed ritual will be led by Rabbi Amichai\, Naomi Less\, Rabbi Beni Summers and additional guest ritualists and musicians. \nSpecial activities for Children’s Program led by educator Kohenet Stephanie Guedalia. \nAll ages\, all faiths. Open\, free and accessible to all. \nRegistration required. Address given upon registration. \nRegister here >\n———————————- \nSCHEDULE:\n \n1:45pm – Open doors\n2:30pm – Adult Program Starts + Separate Kids Programs\n4pm – close of program Comment end 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/unscrolled-we-begin-again-a-simchat-torah-gathering2025/
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20250929T164411Z
CREATED:20250910T172634Z
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SUMMARY:ReCollect/Yizkor: Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:ReCollect/Yizkor: Sukkot\nTues Oct 14th\n12pm ET\nONLINE ONLY\n\n\nReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones\, share stories\, lift memory\, and say Kaddish\, the ancient memorial prayer\, together. Whether experiencing a recent loss\, remembering a loved one who passed away long ago\, or showing up in support of community\, we gather to acknowledge feelings of loss that can be particularly painful as we anticipate an empty chair at our tables. \n\nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-sukkot/
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20250624T154414Z
CREATED:20250616T142023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T154414Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Shabbat 5786
DESCRIPTION:Zen Shabbat\n7PM-8:30PM ET\nNYC + Online*\nLab/Shul and the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care invite you to our seasonal Zen Shabbat gatherings\, in person and online. This ritual is a shared experience of sacred space and time\, harmonizing the Jewish Sabbath slowdown with traditional Zazen meditation practice. \nRegister here >\n\nSchedule\n6:30pm – Doors Open\, Welcome to the space. Sit\, Exhale… \n(6:45pm Zoom Opens) \n7:00pm – 8:30pm of Zen Shabbat: Ritual music\, meditation\, and spiritual teachings led by Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison and Spiritual Leaders Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie & Shira Kline. \nLocation & Capacity\nWe are thrilled to hold Zen Shabbat in person in NYC and on Zoom! In-person capacity is limited to fifty people. \n*Location and Zoom shared upon registration. \nAccessibility\nThe Zendo is on the 4th floor. There is an elevator. There are floor cushions and chairs available for your sitting comfort.  \nZen Shabbat 5786 Dates:\nFall Gathering – October 17\, 2025\nWinter Gathering – January 30\, 2026\nSpring Gathering – March 27\, 2026\nSummer Gathering – May 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/zen-shabbat-5786-oct/
LOCATION:Manhattan & Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
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SUMMARY:Below the Bible Belt Series Debrief with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie
DESCRIPTION:Below the Bible Belt Series Debrief\nwith Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie\nSunday\, November 16th\n2:30pm ET\nOnline\nJoin Co-Founder and Senior Spiritual Leader Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie online to debrief and reflect upon Below the Bible Belt. \nAfter 3½ years of daily study through the entire Hebrew Bible\, we’ve reached a moment of reflection. Join R. Amichai as we revisit one story that lies at the heart of it all—the tale of the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Together\, we’ll uncover what this ancient divide reveals about our own struggles with unity\, belief\, and belonging today. Let’s read\, question\, and imagine what repair might look like—then and now. \nThis Zoom session\, with gratitude for support\, is for all subscribers of Below the Bible Belt. A recording of the session will be shared with all subscribers during the following week. \nSubscribers will receive the registration link automatically and in a reminder before the event. \nTo subscribe\, click here >\nWant to learn more about Below the Bible Belt? Check out Rabbi Amichai’s posts on substack.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/below-the-bible-belt-series-debrief-with-rabbi-amichai-lau-lavie-3/
CATEGORIES:Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T174500
DTSTAMP:20251105T015208Z
CREATED:20251028T221242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T015208Z
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SUMMARY:Limmud New York's LearningFest 2025: After Glow Song Circle
DESCRIPTION:Limmud New York: LearningFest 2025’s\nAfter Glow Song Circle\nSunday November 16th\n4:30-5:45PM EST\nManhattan\nJoin Ritual Leader & Co-Founder of Lab/Shul – Naomi Less – along with Eliana Light for the After Glow Song Circle (exact timing TBD) where you are invited to join with voices in the community\, to connect through song and end our day with joy and presence – or as Rav Kook would say: to soften the heart to live our Torah out (loud) in the world. We’ve been doing a lot of thinking at Limmud today – and now we have a space to sing and feel\,  metabolize our juicy learnings\, and Bring Sing Them Home!. \n\nIt’s LearningFest’s 20th anniversary\, and Limmud is planning to celebrate the best way we know how — with our wonderful Limmud New York community.\n\n\nFull List of Speakers Here\nFull Schedule Here\n\n\nREGISTER FOR LEARNINGFEST 2025 > \n\nNaomi Less is a Brooklyn-based\, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter\, ritualist and educator. Beloved for her warm smile and inviting presence\, communities celebrate her imagination and innovation\, tenderness and pizzazz! Her original music is sung in worship communities worldwide. Naomi is the artistic producer of Songs of Toratah: ZimraTah\, the first album of verses from the regendered Hebrew Bible. She has been featured on musical recordings and commissions across the Jewish community. Known most widely for her role as Co-Founder\, Ritual Leader and Associate Director of Lab/Shul\, she blends education\, ritual and music in all of her programming. Naomi is a role model for emerging Jewish musical artists\, as a Core Educator at Songleader Boot Camp and host of the show “Jewish Women Rock” on Jewish Rock Radio. Naomi tapped into her own struggle towards motherhood\, co-creating TRYmester\, a performance art piece for Uprooted: A Jewish Response to Fertility Challenges. She is an alum of the  Rising Song Institute Fellowship\, Institute for Jewish Spirituality Educators Cohort\, ROI\, JTS and Northwestern University. She’s thrilled to be part of Limmud NY’s reignition. \nEliana Light is cultivating a more connected world by making the urgent spiritual wisdom of Jewish liturgy and prayer practice (t’fillah) accessible and meaningful through her prayer leadership\, consulting\, teaching\, and The Light Lab\, a center for t’fillah education. Eliana has shared her unique “t’fillahsophy” as faculty at national Jewish education and songleading conferences\, as a guest teacher at Hebrew Union College\, the Jewish Theological Seminary\, the Academy for Jewish Religion\, and Limmud\, and at synagogues\, day schools\, camps\, and communities across North America. ORAH HI\, her fourth album of playful\, thoughtful original Jewish music\, was released in fall 2023\, and her fifth album\, Eliana Rhymes (About Jewish Times)\, will be out this fall. In 2023\, she was awarded the Covenant Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize and is the 2025 Covenant Foundation Family Education Fellow. Eliana earned her Master’s in Jewish Experiential Education from JTS in 2016 and is based in Durham\, NC.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/limmud-new-yorks-learningfest-2025/
LOCATION:Manhattan & Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20251114T173506Z
CREATED:20250624T153233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T173506Z
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SUMMARY:Lab/Shul's Sabbath Queen 5786 Monthly Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen\nMonthly Ritual\nHappy Hour @ 6pm EST\nRitual @ 7pm EST\nCommunity Feast @ 8:30pm EST\nManhattan*\nOur November 21 Sabbath Queen will kick off our season of monthly sacred circles of live musical liturgy\, immersive ritual + happy hour + community feast. Each month\, our Spiritual and Ritual Leadership Team are joined by beloved collaborators\, teachers and healers. In NYC and online. \nNovember’s program will be led by R. Amichai Lau-Lavie\, Shira Kline\, Ben Freeman\, Shirazette Tinnin.  \nAs always\, the Sabbath Queen ritual opens with Happy Hour and ends with a catered vegetarian Community Feast. Come for the Sabbath Queen\, stay for the Sabbath glow. \nRegister here >\n*Location provided upon Registration. \nSchedule:\n6:00pm – 7:00pm Happy Hour with wine/beer Open Bar 21+ \n7:00pm – 8:30pm Live musical liturgy\, poetry\, and contemplative pause\n8:30pm + Community Feast \nJoin us for Community Feast!\nAfter our Sabbath Queen ritual\, join us for a special night of feasting\, drinking\, and connecting at this mouthwatering catered vegetarian Shabbat Community Feast.\n+ Generous spread of appetizers\, salads\, main course\, and dessert.\n+ Gluten free options available. \nWe are committed to making the Sabbath Queen Community Feast available to people across class and economic access. To support this commitment\, we have devised a sliding scale reflective of the cost of ingredients and labor.  \n$35 – Angel assisted pricing for artists\, educators\, seniors and those who really need it\n$45 – Covers the cost of one Shabbat dinner\n$55 – Helps to subsidize a Shabbat dinner for someone else \nClick here if you’re curious to learn about why we offer a sliding scale! Not sure where you fall on the sliding scale? Here’s a handy guide. \n5786 Sabbath Queen Dates:\nNovember 21\, 2025\nDecember 19\, 2025\nJanuary 16\, 2026\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 12\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-nov/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20251202T183026Z
CREATED:20251017T133820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T183026Z
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SUMMARY:FamilyLab: Love and Latkes
DESCRIPTION:FamilyLab: Love and Latkes\nSunday\, December 14\n4:00-6:00PM EST\nHome of Shira Kline\, Bed-Stuy\, Brooklyn*\n(WAIT LIST)\nThis month we gather to light up the night for a wintery Hanukkah festival. This eve includes candle lighting\, song\, story\, and a home-cooked dinner to celebrate the tastes\, smells\, and feels of Hanukkah. \nWith Lab/Shul’s unique God-optional approach to tradition\, text\, and story\, FamilyLab is open to those who identify as Jewish\, Jew-ish\, and everything in between. Whether it’s your first time lighting up a menorah or you are a dreidel gold coin champion\, all are welcome! \nWelcome to FamilyLab: An everybody-friendly grassroots gathering for families with young children\, ages 2-7 (siblings welcome). FamilyLab is centered around the family table: delicious dinner\, sing along\, stories\, and animated interactive learning to celebrate holidays and delve into life-long Jewish values. \nSpiritual Leader Shira Kline\, along with teaching artist Emet (Ari L. Monts) and Stephanie Kane\, gathers us around for the tastes\, sounds and feels of Hanukkah \n+ Fees include dinner and programming for up to 5 people.\n+ If the suggested price is beyond your means – just let us know and we’ll make it work.\n+ Space is limited so invite your friend today! \n4:00pm Welcome\n4:30pm FamilyLab Start Time \n*Address will be sent upon registration. \nQuestions? Email Stephanie@labshul.org. \nWe are full! To join the wait list\, please email stephanie@labshul.org.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/family-lab-love-and-latkes/
CATEGORIES:Hanukkah,Hanukkah 5786,Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T210000
DTSTAMP:20251119T210237Z
CREATED:20251118T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T210237Z
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SUMMARY:Raising the Bar Hanukkah Party
DESCRIPTION:Raising the Bar: Hanukkah Party\nSunday Dec 14th\n6:00-9:00pm EST\nPrivate Event\nRaising the Bar families will gather to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah and learn about the meaning of the word Hanukkah itself- dedication. What are we dedicating ourselves to this holiday season- a new Jewish ritual\, practice\, or family tradition? We will learn more together and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and musical candle lighting. \nNote: this is a private event for currently enrolled Raising the Bar students. Interested in learning more about our B Mitzvah program? Email stephanie@labshul.org \n 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/raising-the-bar-hanukkah-party/
CATEGORIES:Becoming,Hanukkah 5786,Homepage,Raising the Bar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20251208T220238Z
CREATED:20250527T153753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T220238Z
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SUMMARY:Courageous Conversations: Visionary x Partners Community Salon
DESCRIPTION:Courageous Conversations:\nVisionary x Partners Community Salon\nDecember 16\, 2025\n7–9pm ET\nOnline*\nAvailable to Partners Only\n(This event is only available for partners. Not a partner yet? It’s easy to join. Learn more about our flexible options here.) \nEach month\, Lab/Shul’s Visionary Salon gathers a circle of Visionary Partners around one timely\, soul-stirring question. For Hanukkah – and as a continuation of the brave conversations we began on Kol Nidre – we’re opening this month’s Salon to all Partners. This gathering offers a space to spark hope and a first glimpse of our returning Courageous Conversations 2026 cohort – a community experience rooted in empathy\, dialogue\, and deep listening that has supported and sustained us in recent years. \nFacilitated in person by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and online by Melissa Shaw\, this Salon welcomes anyone ready to listen deeply\, speak thoughtfully\, and sit with complexity in community. \nOur Courageous Conversations framework draws on years of Lab/Shul practice: professionally guided dialogue\, a blend of large talking circle and small group formats\, this series nurtures understanding\, empathy\, and essential communication skills while embracing the diverse perspectives\, beliefs\, and experiences that shape our collective fabric. Each session offers a supportive space for thoughtful discussion\, equipping participants with tools to navigate conversations across disagreement with openness and respect. \n*Zoom information shared upon registration. \nThe virtual program is offered to partners only with a suggested donation of $18. Give what feels right—more if you can support others\, less if needed. Your presence is what matters most. \nQuestions? Reach out to sylvie@labshul.org. \nREGISTRATION>>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/courageous-conversations-visionary-x-partners-community-salon/
LOCATION:Online – Link Provided Upon Registration
CATEGORIES:Courageous Conversations,Hanukkah,Hanukkah 5786,Homepage,Israel/Palestine,Responding to Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T220000
DTSTAMP:20251119T171009Z
CREATED:20251118T173123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T171009Z
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SUMMARY:Nefesh Mountain at Brooklyn Bowl: Hanukkah Celebration + Candle Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Nefesh Mountain at Brooklyn Bowl\nHanukkah Celebration + Candle Lighting\nThursday December 18th\n7pm PM EST\nBrooklyn\nOn December 18 at 8pm we’re bringing Love and Light to Brooklyn Bowl for one of our biggest shows of the year! \nPlus at 7pm\, we’re partnering with Lab Shul and a few other local communities to host a pre-show Hanukkah celebration and candle lighting for the fifth night of Hanukkah! We’re thrilled that you and your community will be joining us for our show and this very special pre-show gathering at Brooklyn Bowl! \nAs a gift\, we’ve secured a block of comp tickets for Lab Shul and our pre-show partners\, and we’re really excited to offer these to you via our website! These tickets were made possible by a generous donor\, and are available on a first come first serve basis – so grab them while you can!\nHere is your link to sign up and reserve your ticket! \nREGISTER >>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/nefesh-mountain-at-brooklyn-bowl-hanukkah-celebration-candle-lighting/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:Hanukkah,Hanukkah 5786,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTSTAMP:20251209T175127Z
CREATED:20250929T163158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T175127Z
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SUMMARY:Special Sabbath Queen ReCollect/Yizkor
DESCRIPTION:Special Sabbath Queen ReCollect/Yizkor: Hanukkah\nFriday\, December 19th\n6pm ET Manhattan*\n6:30pm ET Online*\n8:30pm ET – Memorial Candle Lighting (Online Only)\n\n\nBring your loved One’s Light this season. \nAs we reach the end of the year\, we enter the winter holidays which can feel tender – that our end of year celebrations are now without our lost loved ones. We head into the lighting of lights – as we prepare for this time\, let us gather to create light in community. \nWe invite you to bring your loved one’s memory to our Special Sabbath Queen Friday Night ritual. Meet your fellow travelers Kaddish Club\, light a candle\, break bread and be together in the season of light. ReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones\, together. \nWhether experiencing a recent loss\, remembering a loved one who passed away long ago\, or showing up in support of community\, we gather to acknowledge feelings of loss that can be particularly painful as we anticipate an empty chair at our tables. \nThis special Sabbath Queen ReCollect will take place as a small gathering immediately prior to the Sabbath Queen Ritual on at 6:00pm ET IN PERSON and 6:30pm ONLINE. \n\nIf you are joining online – please stay on the zoom after the ritual for a special candle lighting and memory sharing gathering. BYO Candle.\nIf you are joining in person – please note the event will take place indoors in Manhattan. Masks Optional.\n\n\nDina Friedman and Jennifer Bleyer will facilitate our in person pre-SQ ritual in the balcony – come at 6pm to grab a snack – ritual starts promptly at 6:15pm (1 flight of stairs)\nChristy Lee-Engel will be facilitating the Kaddish Club meet and greet at 6:30pm and the post memorial candle lighting immediately following the ritual.\n\n*Location and zoom link given upon registration. \nTo register\, please sign up for Sabbath Queen here and check the box indicating you would like to participate in ReCollect.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor/
CATEGORIES:Hanukkah,Hanukkah 5786,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T220000
DTSTAMP:20251217T175410Z
CREATED:20250624T153556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T175410Z
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SUMMARY:Sabbath Queen + Hanukkah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sabbath Queen + Hanukkah Celebration\nHappy Hour @ 6pm EST\nRitual @ 7pm EST\nCommunity Feast + SPIN Celebration @ 8:30pm EST\nManhattan*\nJoin us for our monthly Sabbath ritual of live musical liturgy with poetic and contemplative offerings. And on this night\, the sixth night of Hanukkah\,  join us during Sabbath Queen\, in person and online for a Hanukkah candle lighting around 7:15pm. Come together to brighten our reality\, home to home\, screen to screen\, heart to heart! \nLive in NYC and Live online with our global community\, join us for Ritual Winter Magic! \nDecember’s program will be led by R. Amichai Lau-Lavie\, Shira Kline\, Naomi Less\, Ben Freeman\, Martin Shamoonpour & Marques Hollie \nAs always\, the Sabbath Queen ritual opens with Happy Hour and ends with a Community Feast >> Special This Month >> + SPIN: A Hanukkah Celebration\, Lab/Shul Style. Stay tuned for more party details. \nRegister here >\nPrior registration is required. Valid ID and bag checks will take place upon entering the space. Please dress warmly and arrive early for ease of flow. Email hello@labshul.org with any questions. \n*Location provided upon Registration. \nSchedule:\n6:00pm – 7:00pm Happy Hour with wine/beer Open Bar 21+ & In Person Kaddish Club Recollect Gathering\n6:30pm – 7:00pm Online Kaddish Club ReCollect Gathering\n7:00pm – 8:30pm Live musical liturgy\, poetry\, and contemplative pause + Hanukkah Candle Lighting around 7:15EST\n8:30pm Community Feast + SPIN Hanukkah Celebration\, Lab/Shul style\n8:30pm Online Kaddish Club ReCollect Memorial Candle Lighting \nThis evening also features a special invitation to the Kaddish Club to meet in person for Sabbath Queen and to dine together at a dedicated table during the Community Feast. There will be a Virtual ReCollect Happy Hour as well\, starting at 6pm. Post SQ\, online Kaddish club members are invited to a Virtual ReCollect Candle Lighting. \nJoin us for Community Feast!\nAfter our Sabbath Queen ritual\, join us for a special night of feasting\, drinking\, and connecting at this mouthwatering catered vegetarian Shabbat and Hanukkah Community Feast. We’re talking Latkes!\n+ Generous spread of appetizers\, salads\, main course\, and dessert.\n+ Gluten free options available. \nWe are committed to making the Sabbath Queen Community Feast available to people across class and economic access. To support this commitment\, we have devised a sliding scale reflective of the cost of ingredients and labor.  \n$35 – Angel assisted pricing for artists\, educators\, seniors and those who really need it\n$45 – Covers the cost of one Shabbat dinner\n$55 – Helps to subsidize a Shabbat dinner for someone else \nClick here if you’re curious to learn about why we offer a sliding scale! Not sure where you fall on the sliding scale? Here’s a handy guide. \n5786 Sabbath Queen Dates:\nDecember 19\, 2025\nJanuary 16\, 2026\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 12\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-dec/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Hanukkah 5786,Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T193000
DTSTAMP:20251202T213825Z
CREATED:20251124T160315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T213825Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Song/Circle: Last Light\, Last Night
DESCRIPTION:Solstice Song/Circle\nSun Dec 21st\n5:30pm ET\nWEST VILLAGE\, NYC*\n\nGot a heart filled with song? On the last night of Hanukkah\, we’ll sing to raise our collective spirit under the big winter solstice sky as we enter into the longest night of the year. \nSong/Circle is an intimate space to learn new music\, share your favorites and come together to practice the oldest tool for healing and being in collective. Come with a song\, Come sing along!  As singing is a listening practice as well\, gentle instrument play is welcome and no musical experience is necessary. Led by Shira Kline with special guest leader and songster Saul Kaiserman. \nThis event is FREE for Lab/Shul Partners and children.\nFor non-Partner adults we ask for a contribution of $18/person.\nLast minute welcome | Register at the door. \n*Location provided upon registration \nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/solstice-song-circle-last-light-last-night/
CATEGORIES:Hanukkah 5786,Homepage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20251211T161031Z
CREATED:20251211T161031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T161031Z
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SUMMARY:Pass/Age Weekend Retreat: Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Pass/Age Retreat:\nOnline Info Session\nTuesday\, January 13\, 2026\n6pm ET  | Online*\nHave you heard about Pass/Age\, our re-imagined rite of passage weekend retreat for folks in their 40s and 50s (ish!) and need to know more? Join us for an info session hosted by Lab/Shul’s ritual team member Ben Freeman and Rhona Silverbush\, longtime Lab/Shul Partner\, author and educator. \nPass/Age is Lab/Shul’s re-imagined rite of passage program for Jewish adults seeking to make more meaning in their lives — perhaps those looking to reinvestigate and reinvigorate an existing Jewish practice or those looking to make sense of a milestone or shift currently underway in their lives by calling on Jewish wisdom. Over the course of an immersive experiential weekend in a cohort of other adults\, using the Passover story as a frame for our learning\, participants will engage deeply with our inherited legacy of texts and traditions\, explore personal paths of meaning-making\, and co-create a communal ritual utilizing Lab/Shul’s signature Storahtelling methodology. \nNot able to attend this info session but have questions about the retreat? Reach out to Ben at ben@labshul.org. \n*Zoom link provided upon registration. \nREGISTER for Pass/Age Info Session >\nPass/Age Weekend Retreat Registration >> COMING SOON!
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/pass-age-weekend-retreat-online-information-sessionjan-2026/
CATEGORIES:Becoming,Homepage,Pass/age,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260115T190442Z
CREATED:20250729T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T190442Z
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SUMMARY:Lab/Shul's Sabbath Queen 5786 Monthly Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen\nMonthly Ritual\nFriday January 16th\, 2026\n6pm EST – 9:30pm EST\nManhattan + Online*\nJoin us for our monthly ritual Sabbath circle of live musical liturgy\, poetic and contemplative offerings along with great conversation. This month in honor of the legacy and life of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. we welcome special guest Preacher\, Teacher\, Social Activist\, Singer\, Poverty Scholar\, Ritual Creator & Leader\, Reverend Derrick McQueen to our ritual circle. \nSabbath Queens will take place in person as well as online. \nJanuary’s program will be led by Shira Kline\, Naomi Less\, R. Amichai Lau-Lavie\, Shirazette Tinnin and Reverend Derrick McQueen. \nAs always\, the Sabbath Queen ritual opens with Happy Hour and ends with a catered vegetarian Community Feast. Come for the Sabbath Queen\, stay for the Sabbath glow. \nRegister here >\n*Location/link provided upon Registration. \nSchedule (all times EST):\n6:00pm – 7:00pm IN PERSON Happy Hour with wine/beer Open Bar 21+\n6:30pm – 6:55pm ONLINE Happy Half Hour/Oneg – hosted by Christy Lee-Engel\n7:00pm – 8:30pm Live musical liturgy\, poetry\, and contemplative pause\n8:30pm + Community Feast\n8:30pm – 9pm ONLINE Happy Half Hour/Oneg – hosted by Andrea Frisch Hara + Joan Beard \nJoin us for Community Feast!\nAfter our Sabbath Queen ritual\, join us for a special night of feasting\, drinking\, and connecting at this mouthwatering catered vegetarian Shabbat Community Feast.\n+ Generous spread of appetizers\, salads\, main course\, and dessert.\n+ Gluten free options available. \nWe are committed to making the Sabbath Queen Community Feast available to people across class and economic access. To support this commitment\, we have devised a sliding scale reflective of the cost of ingredients and labor.  \n$35 – Angel assisted pricing for artists\, educators\, seniors and those who really need it\n$45 – Covers the cost of one Shabbat dinner\n$55 – Helps to subsidize a Shabbat dinner for someone else \nClick here if you’re curious to learn about why we offer a sliding scale! Not sure where you fall on the sliding scale? Here’s a handy guide. \nNEW THIS MONTH: Lab Shul Online Happy Half Hours / ONEG\nHosted by Lab/Shul Partners Andrea Frisch Hara\, Christy Lee-Engel and Joan Beard \nAre you a digital partner outside of NYC? Lab/Shul-curious? Home-based?\nYou’re invited to virtually gather in community before and/or after Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen Monthly Ritual. Come online and toast L’chaim\, to Life\, before pre-ritual and/or break bread together at the Oneg after. (Oneg is Hebrew for “delight\, pleasure or joy.”) \nPre-Ritual: 6:30pm – 6:55pm\nPost-Ritual: the immediate 30 min following the end of the ritual\nSAME ZOOM LINK – Come to either or both.\nEveryone welcome! \n5786 Sabbath Queen Dates:\nNovember 21\, 2025\nDecember 19\, 2025\nJanuary 16\, 2026\nFebruary 20\, 2026\nMarch 13\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 12\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-jan/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,MLK Day,Shabbat
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SUMMARY:"Preacher Swap" with Rabbi Amichai and Rev. Derrick McQueen
DESCRIPTION:“Preacher Swap”\nwith Rabbi Amichai and Rev. Derrick McQueen\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\n11am ET  | Harlem + Online\nTo extend the Sabbath Queen experience\, we are honored to share a special “Preacher Swap”. After Rev. Derrick McQueen brings his spirit and voice to Lab/Shul’s community on Friday\, Rabbi Amichai will serve as guest preacher at St. James Presbyterian Church in Harlem on Sunday. This exchange is more than a change of pulpit—it is a call to gather\, to witness\, and to lift one another. \nTo honor MLK weekend\, we invite you to show up fully — in voice\, in song\, in story\, and in action — joining hearts and hands in the work of justice and co-creating community. \nLEARN MORE + REGISTER >>\nSt. James Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and affirming historic African American congregation\, gathering weekly for Scripture\, prayer\, music\, preaching\, and fellowship\, with both in-person and virtual options available. All are warmly welcome.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/preacher-swap-with-rabbi-amichai-and-rev-derrick-mcqueen/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,MLK Day,Wisdom
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SUMMARY:MLK WEEKEND: Below the Bible Belt Pt. 2 Launch
DESCRIPTION:Judaism: Born Divided? Below the Bible Belt – Part 2.\nSpecial MLK Weekend Launch Session\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\n2pm ET  | NYC + Online*\nFREE\n\nJanuary 18\, 2026 Topic:  Let Justice Roll from Micah to MLK: Prophetic Power in Broken Kingdoms \nBelow the Bible Belt – a partner program led by R. Amichai – is back with part 2 of the successful series from 2022-2025. \nWhat are our roadmaps of  moral imagination? Launching the year-long Judaism: Born Divided? Online Course with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie on MLK Jr. weekend\, deciphering biblical and contemporary prophetic voices who speak truth to power when societies fracture. Drawing on the feud between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah\, we explore how prophets challenged rulers\, exposed civil tensions\, offered hope and redirected history. How can these powerful legacies shape our own age of political turmoil and moral crisis? This session is taught by Rabbi Amichai\, with guest teacher Rev. Derrick McQueen Ph.D. \nRegister for 1/18 session here >\n*Exact location + link to be provided upon registration. \nFull year-long course details here. \nAttention Lab/Shul Partners: Lab/Shul Partners receive 50% off monthly/annual subscriptions. Partners click here to subscribe > \nNot a Lab/Shul Partner? Anyone can join! Click here to learn more >\nIf the fee is a barrier\, please be in touch about sliding-scale options so you too can enjoy the full features of Judaism: Born Divided – Below the Bible Belt. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/mlk-weekend-below-the-bible-belt-pt-2-launch/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,MLK Day,Wisdom
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SUMMARY:Big Jewish Gathering: Rerooting Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Big Jewish Gathering: Rerooting Judaism\nJanuary 24 @ 9:30am – 9:30pm +\nJanuary 25 @ 10:00am – 6:00pm\nGreenpoint Brooklyn*\nWelcome to the Big Jewish Gathering – a two-day spiritual convening in Brooklyn weaving immersive ritual\, embodied learning\, and creative renewal.​ \nOn January 24–25\, our own Shira Kline will gather with spiritual leaders\, teachers\, and artists from across Jewish time and tradition — converging through mystical and ancestral pathways of awakening. \nThis year’s theme\, Rerooted Judaism\, invites us to journey between our collective past and ever-expanding future. What Jewish practices\, ancient and emerging\, can help us meet this moment? \nRegister here >\nThe Big Jewish Gathering is a bold new experiment in Jewish spiritual and cultural life: a two-day spiritual laboratory where emerging and established Jewish leaders will co-create a Judaism that meets this moment — one that is rooted\, relevant\, and alive. ​ \nThis is not a retreat. It’s not a synagogue service. It is a practice ground for connection\, creativity\, and renewal\, open to anyone interested in vibrant\, meaningful engagement with a Judaism that is embodied\, relational\, and grounded in tradition.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/big-jewish-gathering-rerooting-judaism2026/
LOCATION:Manhattan & Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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