High Holy Prep

Rosh Hashanah Eve
September 11th

Rosh Hashanah 1
September 12th

Rosh Hashanah 2
September 12th

Yom Kippur Eve
September 21st

Yom Kippur Day
September 22nd

High Holy Prep

Augut 14th – September 22nd

High Holy prep

In NYC & Online

Wednesday, August 14 –Tuesday, September 22nd

Join Lab/Shul online for our annual PREPENT series, a month-long journey of daily digital insights leading into the new Jewish year.

inspired by the Kabbalistic idea of the Exile of the Word, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie curates a collective online journey, with daily posts from voices in our community on some of our most cherished and bruised concepts, to reimagine their use and purpose, towards more tolerance, respect, peace and truth, featuring photos one of our artists/activists in residence, Gili Getz.

Join us to co-create a collective shift together, heart to heart, word by word, day by holy day.

Learn more here >

Thursday, August 27

7pm EST

Join Lab/Shul’s ritual team and the Senseis of the New York Zen Center for an intimate sacred eve of reflection and meditation, shared traditions, live music and spiritual preparation for the new year. Inspired by the traditional forgiveness ritual of Selichot, the Jewish ritual gathering that kicks off the Days of Awe 5787 season by focusing on the art of forgiveness, Sit + Sorry weaves together Zen Buddhist contemplative practices, ancient Judaic poetry and stirring music.

Learn more & register here >

Thursday, September 17th

12pm EST

How do we prepare for the Yizkor/Memorial Yom Kippur ritual? Whether it is your first time or you have participated for years, we invite you into spiritual preparation as we anticipate Yom Kippur.

ReCollect/Yizkor is a seasonal gathering to remember our loved ones, share stories, lift memory, and say Kaddish, the ancient memorial prayer, together. ReCollect meets near or on the times of memory (Yizkor) on the Jewish calendar (Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot).

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Rosh Hashanah

Two communities. Two sacred thresholds. A new year of Holy Shift.

Lab/Shul and Temple of the Stranger are joining together for two shared rituals to open and release the new Jewish year together: “Back to the Womb”, an interactive Erev Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Tribeca and online, and an outdoor Tashlich in Brooklyn on Rosh Hashanah Day 2. In a year shaped by personal, communal, political, and spiritual change, these two shared gatherings offer a way to move through the shift together, beginning with intention, releasing with courage, and entering the New Year renewed.

Please note, all times below are EST.

Rosh Hashanah Eve – Friday, September 11

In person at Tribeca Performing Arts Center & Livestreamed

5:00 – 6:00pm

Come early, be greeted, enjoy the vibe and enter into this exquisite ceremony for the new year, together.

Schedule:

5pm – In Person Reception at Tribeca Performing Arts Center
5:30pm – Virtual Meet & Greet for Online Participants

6:00 – 7:30pm

It’s time for a Holy Shift.

Join Lab/Shul and Temple of the Stranger for an utterly unique Rosh Hashanah Eve experience. Using guided meditation, Kabbalah, spiritual theater, and live music we’ll enter the cosmic womb to gather the resources we need to shift into a year of abundance, pleasure, justice, and joy. Led by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Rav Jericho Vincent, Shira Kline, together with the Lab/Shul ritual team and guest musical artists.

No spectators. We journey together. Come as you are. Become who you were always meant to be.

This experience is geared towards adults. Children who are comfortable in adult theater spaces are welcome.

Dress Code: RED Sparkles, feathers, tie-dye, or cozy—-whatever clothing helps to inspire a Holy Shift.

7:30pm

Pick up the conversations over a glass of wine and delight in your new year.

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – Saturday, September 12

In person at Tribeca Performing Arts Center & Livestreamed

9:00am – 12:30pm

Last night the world was born and we whispered the secret passwords of the cosmic womb. This morning, the year opens anew. Join us for a new beginning with a wise open heart and inspired journey.

Main Ritual:

9am – Ritual Begins
11am – Storahtelling: Torah Ritual Theatre for Rosh Hashanah
12pm – Shofar!

Kids Programming:

9am – All Ages are invited to start the day with our youngest and young at heart for Rise and Shine with Spiritual Leader, Shira Kline

9:45am – Dedicated Lab/Jr. programming begins with the Lab/Jr. Education Team (In Person Only)

Children ages 0-14 are invited to participate in Lab/Jr! Filled with imaginative play, movement and music, our creative kids’ laboratory is inspired by this year’s theme, Holy Shift.

Registration required.

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1:00pm

Pick up conversations here over a glass of wine and delight in your new year.

1:30pm

Ready to let go of last year—and step into something new? This year’s Tashlich is specially designed for current participants, alumni and new folks curious about year-round, lay-led, small groups rooted in Jewish wisdom and meaningful connection, including:

  • Local Shabbat Gatherings 
  • Jewish Arts & Creativity
  • Hospitality & Ritual Volunteerism
  • Raising the Bar — B-Mitzvah teens and families
  • Pass/Age — coming-of-age for adults  in their 20s–50s
  • GENerate — wise eldering aging for adults 60+

A DIY Tashlich ​i​s also an option! 

All are welcome to join us at Rockefeller Park to release last year’s attachments with intention, music, and joy—and explore new ways to gather in the year ahead. Grab-and-go bags with a light nosh ​+ “DIY Tashlich” info will be available at TPAC.

Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – Sunday, September 13

Brooklyn, NYC

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join Temple of the Stranger and Lab/Shul for an embodied mystical Tashlich Ceremony in Brooklyn. Open to people of all backgrounds and ages!

Bring your own picnic and meet us at 1:00pm for light ritual, tashlich crafts, and parade prep as we enjoy our holiday meals. Tashlich begins at 2pm. Led by Rabbi Amichai of Lab/Shul and Rabbi Jericho of Temple of the Stranger. Live music by Shira Averbuch, Shira Kline, Carla Friend, Naomi Less.

No prior knowledge of tashlich required! Separate registration required for exact location and updates!

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Yom Kippur

Sunday, September 20 – Monday, September 21

Schedule coming soon!