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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T220000
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
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SUMMARY:Zen Shabbat 5786
DESCRIPTION:Zen Shabbat\n6:30PM-8:00PM 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\n6:00pm – Doors Open\, Welcome to the space. Sit\, Exhale… \n(6:15pm Zoom Opens) \n6:30pm – 8:00pm of Zen Shabbat: Ritual music\, meditation\, and spiritual teachings led by Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison and Spiritual Leader 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-jan/
LOCATION:Manhattan & Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260115T180123Z
CREATED:20251017T134322Z
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SUMMARY:FamilyLab: Fruit Feast
DESCRIPTION:FamilyLab: Fruit Feast\nSunday\, February 1\n4:00-6:00PM EST\nBrooklyn*\nWhat kind of fruit are you? This month we gather to celebrate the birthday of the Trees! For farmers\, fruit lovers and tree huggers alike\, the holiday of “Tu B’Shvat” brings us closer to nature. We’ll set a tasty Seder Table (including dinner!) with special guest Mother Earth\, whose gifts keep on giving\, while we make this garden grow. \nWith Lab/Shul’s unique God-optional approach to tradition\, text\, and story\, family programming is open to those who identify as Jewish\, Jew-ish\, and everything in between. Whether you’re an expert on the seven species or it’ll be your first time to spot two trees hugging\, all are welcome! \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 Tu B’Shvat. \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*Brooklyn Address provided upon RSVP.\n \nQuestions? Email Stephanie@labshul.org. \nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/familylab-fruit-feast-5786/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.,Tu B'Shvat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T184500
DTSTAMP:20260128T173444Z
CREATED:20250929T163632Z
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SUMMARY:ReCollect/Yizkor
DESCRIPTION:ReCollect/Yizkor: Tu B’Shvat\nSunday\, February 1st\n7:15pm ET\nOnline\n\n\nAs we live in the winter months\, we mark Tu B’Shvat – the birthday of the tree seedlings\, not yet grown – and gather to recall and ritualize the fruits our loved ones bore on their tree of life. In the experience of grieving\, can we harvest the fruits we’ve been given? \nReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones\, share stories\, lift memory\, and say Kaddish\, the ancient memorial prayer\, 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. \n\nRegister to join online >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-feb-5786/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Tu B'Shvat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T190134Z
CREATED:20250729T160044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T190134Z
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SUMMARY:Lab/Shul's Sabbath Queen/Play: Monthly Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen/Play:\nPray/Play\nFeb 20\, 2026\n6pm EST – 10pm EST\nNYC & Online*\nThe Sabbath Queen Ritual:\nJoin our monthly Shabbat circle for live musical liturgy\, poetry\, contemplative moments\, and conversation. In honor of Purim and the full moon of Adar just a week away\, February’s Sabbath Queen ritual turns our liturgy inside out. Whether you’ve been to Shabbat a million times or this is your first\, join us for an evening where familiar forms take unexpected shapes and play becomes prayer.\n(To Our Community Members in Mourning – We will recite the Kaddish around 7:25pm.) \nThe full evening includes Happy Hour\, Online Oneg\, Sabbath Queen Ritual\, and Community Feast. \nSpecial this month\, we are delighted and honored to welcome visiting scholars and ritualists from our organizational partner SVARA: a traditionally radical yeshiva. At select tables during our Community Feast\, SVARA’s Laynie Solomon (Associate Rosh Yeshiva) will turn our Feast into Sacred Study Salon. \nFebruary’s program will be led by:\nBen Freeman\, Shira Kline\, Rev. Barbara Ann Michaels\, Jester of the Peace\, Emet (Ari L. Monts) and Shirazette Tinnin. \nFull Sabbath Queen Schedule: \n\n6:00–7:00pm – Happy Hour with wine/beer open bar (21+) – IN PERSON\n6:30–6:55pm – Digital Oneg Pre-Ritual Toast: Oneg means ‘delight\, pleasure\, or joy’ so come celebrate Shabbat together\, wherever you are. – ONLINE\n7:00–8:30pm – Sabbath Queen Ritual: live music\, poetry\, and contemplative reflection – IN PERSON + ONLINE\n8:30-9:00pm – Digital Oneg post-ritual toast – ONLINE  \n8:30pm+ – Community Feast Join us after the ritual for a sacred space for connection over  a delicious catered vegetarian Shabbat feast\, including gluten-free options – IN PERSON\n\n*Register to receive NYC location or Zoom link. \nRegister here >\nSabbath Queen Sliding Scale:\nThe Sabbath Queen ritual is available on an optional donation basis. Our Community Feast uses a sliding scale to cover costs and make it accessible to everyone\, while also supporting others. \n\n$35 – Angel pricing for artists\, educators\, seniors\, or those in need\n\n$45 – Covers the cost of one dinner\n\n$55 – Helps subsidize a dinner for someone else\n\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-feb/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Purim 5784,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260206T185457Z
CREATED:20251017T134642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T185457Z
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SUMMARY:FamilyLab: Make Some Noise
DESCRIPTION:FamilyLab: Make Some Noise\nSunday\, March 1\n4:00-6:00PM EST\nLower East Side NYC*\nPurim is a raucous costume party with a role for everyone. So come big and come bold\, dress-up to impress\, and bring something important to say! \nTo celebrate this truly inside out\, upside down story of integrity\, courage\, and the wild hearted mission to change the world\, we’ve got to make some noise.\nWhether you have a gold-plated grogger collection or you’re just an expert trashcan-banging ruckus raiser\, everyone is welcome. \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. This will be a colorful afternoon of costumery\, storytelling\, hamantaschen cookie making. Dinner Included! \nSpiritual Leader Shira Kline along with teaching artist Emet (Ari L. Monts)\, Stephanie Kane and Steve Guedalia gather us around in a private family Brooklyn home for the tastes\, sounds and feels of Purim. \nThis program will sell out. Register early! \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*Location will be emailed prior to event. \nQuestions? Email Stephanie@labshul.org. \nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/familylab-make-some-noise-5786/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.,Purim,Purim 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T235900
DTSTAMP:20260225T160359Z
CREATED:20260205T222736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160359Z
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SUMMARY:Shushan in Session: The Megillah\, Mediated
DESCRIPTION:Shushan in Session:\nThe Megillah\, Mediated\nMarch 2\, 2026\nDoors Open @ 7pm*\nWhat if…courageous conversations saved the kingdom from fear\, deception and bloodshed? \nThe traditional Purim story is full of silences\, secrets\, decrees\, and power plays. But in our upside-down version\, difference is not a threat but a source of strength\, and truth-telling and real talk are what change the fate of the Jewish people.  \nMitzi – Lab/Shul’s resident Commander/Prophetess/Mistress of Ceremonies – returns to perform another Purim Mitzvah\, this time to repair the story of Purim. How will she do it? By summoning the characters of the Megillah – and\, inexplicably\, some famous modern-day friends – from their ancient scrolls onto the stage\, and putting her conflict resolution training to the test for a group mediation.  \nJoin us for SHUSHAN IN SESSION: The Megillah\, Mediated. We are not making the story “nicer.” We are making it truer to who we aspire to be. \nThe ritual performance will feature Ben Freeman\, Shira Kline\, Naomi Less\, Stuart B Meyers\, Melissa Shaw & Sarah Sokolic + Special Guest Artists. \nTHE SCHEDULE: \n\n7pm – Doors Open\n7:30PM – Act 1 – The Neighborhood’s Drag Megillah reading ft. Abbi G’zunt & friends\n8:30PM – Act 2 – Lab/Shul’s SHUSHAN IN SESSION: The Megillah\, Mediated ft. Ben Freeman\, Shira Kline\, Naomi Less\, Stuart B Meyers\, Melissa Shaw & Sarah Sokolic + Special Guest Artists\n10:00PM: After Party – UNTIL 4AM – In partnership W. Temple of the Stranger\, Flaminggg & The Neighborhood\n\nAll are welcome. Creepiness isn’t tolerated. 21+. More questions? houseofyes.org/FAQ \nRegister HERE >>\n*USE CODE LABSHUL for $5 off*\nIf financial need is a concern\, please connect with us at: polyesther2025@gmail.com
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/shushan-in-session-the-megillah-mediated/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Purim,Purim 5786
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260218T153936Z
CREATED:20251202T203201Z
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SUMMARY:BECOMING Pass/Age Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:BECOMING Pass/Age Retreat 2026\nFriday March 13 – Sunday March 15\, 2026\nNYC & Nyack\, NY*\n  \n\nWhat does it look like to embody Jewish identity on your own terms? How might you marshal the tools of Jewish text\, ritual\, and practice to make authentic meaning in your life now? \nAngel assisted ($350) — for artists\, educators\, and those that really needed\nStandard ($550) — covers the true cost of the program\nI’m an Angel ($750) — helps to subsidize someone else’s participation \nSchedule:\nFriday\, March 13 — arrival at 4pm\, end of programming at 10pm\nSaturday\, March 14 — nosh at 9am\, end of programming at 6:30pm (plus optional evening activity)\nSunday\, March 15 — nosh at 9am\, end of programming at 4pm \n*Location provided upon registration \nRegister here >\nCheck out the event flyer here >\n\nBring your bestie special!\nInvite a friend for 20% off their registration fee!\nDiscount applied automatically when you register for an additional participant.  \nAngel assisted – $350 $280\nStandard – $550 $440\nI’m an Angel – $750 $600 \n\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 form and content of the Passover Seder 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.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/becoming-pass-age-retreat-2026/
CATEGORIES:Becoming,Homepage,Pass/age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260311T183533Z
CREATED:20250729T160638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183533Z
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SUMMARY:Lab/Shul's Sabbath Queen 5786 Monthly Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen\nMonthly Ritual\nMarch 13\, 2026\n6pm – 10pm EST\nManhattan*\nJoin us for our monthly ritual Sabbath circle of live musical liturgy\, poetic and contemplative offerings along with great conversation. Each month\, our Spiritual and Ritual Leadership Team are joined by beloved collaborators\, teachers and healers. In NYC and online. \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. \nThe full evening includes Happy Hour\, Online Oneg\, Sabbath Queen Ritual\, and Community Feast. \nMarch’s program will be led by:\nShira Kline\, Ben Freeman\, and Shirazette Tinnin.  \nWe are honored to welcome Rav Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger as a special guest voice of shared vision this Shabbat. \n*Location provided upon Registration. \nRegister here >\nSchedule: \n\n6:00–7:00pm – Happy Hour with wine/beer open bar (21+) – IN PERSON\n6:30–6:55pm – Digital Oneg Pre-Ritual Toast: Oneg means ‘delight\, pleasure\, or joy’ so come celebrate Shabbat together\, wherever you are. – ONLINE\n\n7:00–8:30pm – Sabbath Queen Ritual: live music\, poetry\, and contemplative reflection – IN PERSON + ONLINE\n\n8:30-9:00pm – Digital Oneg post-ritual toast – ONLINE  \n8:30pm+ – Community Feast Join us after the ritual for a sacred space for connection over  a delicious catered vegetarian Shabbat feast\, including gluten-free options – IN PERSON\n\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\nGenerous spread of appetizers\, salads\, main course\, and dessert.\nGluten free options available.\n\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 Remaining Dates:\nMarch 13\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 12\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/sabbath-queen-5786-march/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260318T213331Z
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SUMMARY:Judaism: Born Divided? / Below the Bible Belt 2
DESCRIPTION: Judaism: Born Divided?\nBelow the Bible Belt 2\nSunday March 22\n2PM-3:30PM EST\nONLINE\n\nThe Last Passover: A Political Parable about the Limits of Liberation \nTo help us reclaim our Seder tables as sacred spaces for safely sharing stories\, songs and questions that honor all voices. Focusing on four new questions that respond to this complex moment\, SAYDER helps us to hear each other’s truths\, engage in honest conversations\, raise our cups to life\, peace\, and collective liberation\, together. Did the Exodus really happen? How does history get adapted to meet political means? Two different traditions narrate the Hebrew people’s origin story – what does this division between the two kingdoms’ versions have to do with the Passover story as we know it and the evolution of this sacred festival? \n\nBelow the Bible Belt Part 2 is an online Study Course with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie. How the origin story of our forgotten feud can help direct us from discord and schism to diversity and pluralism. (January–December 2026) \nRegister via Substack
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/judaism-born-divided-below-the-bible-belt-2/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260319T230925Z
CREATED:20260318T220751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230925Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Sirens
DESCRIPTION: The Sound of Sirens:\nWartime Eyewitness Report with Rabbi Amichai from a Bomb shelter in Jerusalem\nSunday March 22\n3:30PM-4:30PM EST\nONLINE\n\nJoin Rabbi Amichai live from a safe room in Jerusalem for an unfiltered\, war‑time reflection\, conversation and Q&A. Three weeks into this latest round of violence\, as missiles continue to fall\, and while extreme settler attacks in the West Bank intensify\, Amichai will share eyewitness reports from the ground\, personal stories from the bomb shelter\, and his evolving reflections on the political\, spiritual\, and historical meaning of this moment. We will explore together: What is this war about\, what does it demand of us\, and how might we respond with courage\, clarity\, and compassion?  \nThis program is intended for the Lab/Shul global community.  \nTiming: Immediately following the Below the Bible Belt Part 2 study session.  \n\nRegistration >>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/the-sound-of-sirens/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260312T164227Z
CREATED:20260311T222402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164227Z
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SUMMARY:The Fool's Seder: 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Fool’s Seder\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n6:30pm ET\nOnline*\nThis year the first night of Passover falls on April Fools’ Day. What does our collective liberation story sound like from the Fool’s perspective?\nJoin ritual team member Ben Freeman\, founder of That’s Interesting! — a studio for the playful practice of attention — for an interactive exploration and practical ideas for your Seder from the irreverent perspective of the Fool on Zoom. \n This program will be held online on Zoom.\n*link sent upon registration \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/the-fools-seder-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Passover 5786,Raising the Bar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260324T190135Z
CREATED:20250731T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T190135Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Shabbat 5786
DESCRIPTION:Zen Shabbat\n6:30PM-8:00PM 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 >\nWant to extend your Zen Shabbat experience? You are invited to join the NY Zen Center  on Saturday\, March 28 for a half-day retreat. Click here to learn more > \n\nZen Shabbat Schedule:\n6:00pm – Doors Open\, Welcome to the space. Sit\, Exhale… \n(6:15pm Zoom Opens) \n6:30pm – 8:00pm of Zen Shabbat: Ritual music\, meditation\, and spiritual teachings led by Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison and Spiritual Leader 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 29\, 2026
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/zen-shabbat-5786-march/
LOCATION:Manhattan & Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260310T180059Z
CREATED:20260310T175927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180059Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Art Jam: Passover Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Art Jam: Passover Family Day\nDrop-in Art-making Activities + Concerts\nSunday\, March 29\n11am – 2pm EST\nJewish Museum*\nJoin us for our Passover extravaganza featuring art\, music\, and dancing! Set yourself free to the joyful sounds of ShirLaLa\, craft a holiday work of art\, add to a giant Passover-themed installation\, explore the galleries\, and more. \n\nAges 3 and up \nSets for ShirLaLa concerts: 11:15 am and 1:15 pm (30 minutes each)\nArt activities: \n\nCreate a fabric collage matzah cover to use during the holiday.\nDig in our one-of-a-kind newly renovated archaeological dig space.\nSketch holiday artworks in the galleries.\nCollaborate on a giant Passover-themed installation.\n\nTickets: $24 Adult; free for children and Jewish Museum members\, Museum admission is included. \n\nRegister here >\n*This is a Jewish Museum program that features Lab/Shul’s Shira Kline
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/freedom-art-jam-passover-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.,Passover,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T153000
DTSTAMP:20260325T164544Z
CREATED:20260310T181047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T164544Z
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SUMMARY:SAYDER 5786/2026: Reimagine Seder with 4 NEW Questions
DESCRIPTION:SAYDER 5786/2026:\nReimagine Seder with 4 NEW Questions\nMarch 29 @ 2PM-3:30PM EST\nONLINE\nHow will Passover Seders 2026\,  mid war and worldwide conflicts\, be meaningful and help us rise from despair to repair\, hurt to hope?\n\nJoin Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie online for SAYDER\, to help us reclaim our Seder tables as sacred spaces for safely sharing stories\, songs and questions that honor all voices. Focusing on four new questions that respond to this complex moment\, SAYDER helps us to hear each other’s truths\, engage in honest conversations\, raise our cups to life\, peace\, and collective liberation\, together.\nFour NEW Questions Handout >> CLICK HERE\nFour NEW Quests for YOUR Host Guide >> CLICK HERE \nRegistration >>
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/sayder-5786-2026/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260326T154104Z
CREATED:20251017T141906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T154104Z
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SUMMARY:FamilyLab: Lotza Matza
DESCRIPTION:FamilyLab: Lotza Matza\n(WAITLIST ONLY) \nSunday\, March 29\n3:00-5:00PM EST\nBROOKLYN\nWhether you’re a seasoned seder story-teller\, or a first-time Passover player everyone is invited to roll up your sleeves and roll out some homemade crunchy matza. Your Passover celebration will never be the same again! \nJoin The Neighborhood\, Lab/Shul\, and B’nai Brooklyn for a welcoming\, hands-on matzah-making workshop and Passover celebration. \nFamilyLab 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. \nThis culinary learning adventure is led by Shira Kline and Emet (Ari L. Monts) using Lab/Shul’s unique God-optional approach to tradition\, text\, and story. This event is open to those who identify as Jewish\, Jew-ish\, and everything in between. \nPlease note that entry to this venue will require climbing one flight of stairs. Limited stroller parking will be available. \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! \n3:00pm Welcome\n3:30pm FamilyLab Start Time \n*Location will be emailed prior to event. \nQuestions? Email Stephanie@labshul.org. \nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/familylab-lotza-matza/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Lab/Jr.,Passover,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260310T153136Z
CREATED:20260309T210152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153136Z
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SUMMARY:City Winery Presents: 33rd Annual Downtown Seder
DESCRIPTION:33rd Annual Downtown Seder\nMonday\, March 30\n7PM EST\nCITY WINERY NYC\n\n\n\nHistory repeats itself and sadly\, the lessons of the past need to be repeated using the ancient tool of the dinner party. The Passover Seder is the annual tradition of reviewing story of tyrants harboring lethal hatred for outsiders and immigrants\, the liberations struggles\, the history of oppression\, bigotry and antisemitism and makes it relevant for our times. 15 special guests will weave together humor\, music\, politics\, activism\, and creative viewpoints into this tradition. \nOne of the highlights of this year will be City Winery friend and ex-CNN anchor\, Don Lemon who will ask the classic “4-questions”\, but done with a special orientation based on his arrest a few weeks ago protecting freedom of expression. Many other highlights will include Israeli superstar David Broza\, New York musicians Betty\, Meg Okura and others. Comedians Matthew Broussard and Modi\, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie\, Terrence Floyd (George Floyd’s brother)\, Freakanomic Stephen Dubner\, and photographer Bob Gruen. \nMore to be announced. Dinner and wine included.\nThis event is held 3 days before Passover actually starts and always sells out. \nIf you have questions about program details or ticketing CLICK HERE.  \n\n\n\nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/city-winery-presents-33rd-annual-downtown-seder/
CATEGORIES:Holy Days,Homepage,Passover,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T151803Z
CREATED:20250929T163946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151803Z
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SUMMARY:ReCollect/Yizkor
DESCRIPTION:ReCollect/Yizkor: Passover\nThursday\, April 9th\n12pm ET\nOnline\n\n\nSpring brings a season of memory – collective memory in the Passover story where the Jewish people left Egypt\, but there was much loss along the way. Passover is the second of three ancient pilgrimage holidays when collective community gathers to remember (Yizkor). We will gather at the end of Passover to reflect on the holiday and connect to our memories. \n*NOTE: this will take the place of Virtual Kaddish that week. \nLab/Shul’s ReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones\, share stories\, lift memory\, and say Kaddish\, the ancient memorial prayer\, together. Throughout the year\, ReCollect meets near or on the times of memory (Yizkor) on the Jewish calendar (Yom Kippur\, Sukkot\, Passover and Shavuot). \nWhether you’ve experienced a recent loss\, are remembering a loved one who passed long ago\, or showing up in support of community\, you are welcome here. Together\, we acknowledge feelings of loss that can be particularly painful as we anticipate empty chairs at our tables and holes in our hearts. \n\nRegister here >
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-april-5786/
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Passover,Passover 5786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T165947Z
CREATED:20250729T161110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T165947Z
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SUMMARY:Lab/Shul's Sabbath Queen 5786 Monthly Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Lab/Shul’s Sabbath Queen\nMonthly Ritual\nApril 17\, 2026\nHappy Hour @ 6pm EST+ Ritual @ 7pm EST + Community Feast @ 8:30pm EST\nManhattan*\nJoin us for our monthly ritual Sabbath circle of live musical liturgy\, poetic and contemplative offerings along with great conversation. Each month\, our Spiritual and Ritual Leadership Team are joined by beloved collaborators\, teachers and healers. In NYC and online. \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. \nThe full evening includes Happy Hour\, Online Oneg\, Sabbath Queen Ritual\, and Community Feast. \nApril’s program will be led by:\nShira Kline\, Lisa Sokolov\, and Martin Shamoonpour. \nRegister here >\n*Location provided upon Registration. \nSchedule: \n\n6:00–7:00pm – Happy Hour with wine/beer open bar (21+) – IN PERSON\n6:30–6:55pm – Digital Oneg Pre-Ritual Toast: Oneg means ‘delight\, pleasure\, or joy’ so come celebrate Shabbat together\, wherever you are. – ONLINE\n7:00–8:30pm – Sabbath Queen Ritual: live music\, poetry\, and contemplative reflection – IN PERSON + ONLINE\n8:30-9:00pm – Digital Oneg post-ritual toast – ONLINE\n8:30pm+ – Community Feast Join us after the ritual for a sacred space for connection over  a delicious catered vegetarian Shabbat feast\, including gluten-free options – IN PERSON\n\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\nGenerous spread of appetizers\, salads\, main course\, and dessert.\nGluten free options available.\n\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-april/
LOCATION:Manhattan + Online
CATEGORIES:Homepage,Shabbat
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