“For the sake of my siblings and friends we pray for peace for all.”
לְמַעַן אַחַי וְרֵעָי אֲדַבְּרָה נָּא שָׁלוֹם בָּךְ
Shocked and heartbroken, we continue to follow the horrific news from Israel and Gaza.
The days and months since October 7th have been some of the most difficult we’ve endured. Lab/Shul stands in solidarity with all who are suffering, mourning, and hurting at this terrible time, as the violence continues in Israel and Gaza, and elsewhere around the world.
As an artist driven Jewish spiritual community, Lab/Shul acknowledges and appreciates that the fabric of our community is woven with diverse threads of perspective, belief, and experience. We are committed to our mission as a sacred space for spiritual connection, bridge-building, learning, healing and growth for all.
Since October 7th we have continued to create opportunities for courageous conversation, spiritual care, political reflection, activism, support, and ritual healing — calling upon all members of our community and those beyond to engage in constructive, compassionate dialogue, fostering understanding and empathy.
We invite you to explore the resources on this page for further learning and engagement, helping us unpack and find solace, donate and support, and show up at this critical time. Please check this page regularly as the situation is continuously evolving and we will be updating information here frequently.
As we remember the shared humanity that unites us all and strive for peace, justice and dignity for every individual we invite you to light a candle and recite the Mother’s Prayer for Peace. We pray that the cycle of violence will end as quickly as possible, so that repair can begin to bring peace.
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This is a small selection of ways to support now. If you have organizations to suggest, please send them to hello@labshul.org
Community Events
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
SAVE SAYDER 5785/2025
How to Lead+Prep the Perfect Passover Seder in 2025
DIY Workshop led by Lab/Shul’s Leaders
Wednesday, March 26 + Wednesday, April 2
6:30-8:00 PM ET
Online*
WHAT IS SAYDER?? A guide from Lab/Shul with four new questions to help us read less and say more!
If you are Seder Stressed at this time of political and personal polarization, join Rabbi @amichailaulavie, @shirakline + guest teachers and our ritual team leaders for a Seder-Leading workshop, guiding you through our 2025 update of SAYDER- our everybody-friendly Seder guide, fit for all ages.
Join us for the live workshop or watch it later, to learn how to use the SAYDER kit and liven up your Seder.
Register via the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit www.labshul.org/event/save-seder-5785-2025/2025-03-26/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven
#experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #passover #pesach #seder #sayder
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
#chagsameach
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
SAVE SAYDER 5785/2025
How to Lead+Prep the Perfect Passover Seder in 2025
DIY Workshop led by Lab/Shul’s Leaders
Wednesday, March 26 + Wednesday, April 2
6:30-8:00 PM ET
Online*
WHAT IS SAYDER?? A guide from Lab/Shul with four new questions to help us read less and say more!
If you are Seder Stressed at this time of political and personal polarization, join Rabbi @amichailaulavie, @shirakline + guest teachers and our ritual team leaders for a Seder-Leading workshop, guiding you through our 2025 update of SAYDER- our everybody-friendly Seder guide, fit for all ages.
Join us for the live workshop or watch it later, to learn how to use the SAYDER kit and liven up your Seder.
Register via the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit www.labshul.org/event/save-seder-5785-2025/2025-03-26/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven
#experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #passover #pesach #seder #sayder
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
#chagsameach
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Saturday, March 22, 2025
6:00-9:00pm ET
Exact NYC location provided upon registration
Courageous Conversations fosters meaningful dialogue amongst community members, led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community and the Lab/Shul ritual team. Utilizing both large talking circle and small group formats, this program 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.
This program will begin with a meaningful #Havdalah ritual – led by @bshatteredbfree – to set the stage for learning and conversation.
Light pescatarian nosh and beverages will be served.
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageous #conversations #community
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Saturday, March 22, 2025
6:00-9:00pm ET
Exact NYC location provided upon registration
Courageous Conversations fosters meaningful dialogue amongst community members, led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community and the Lab/Shul ritual team. Utilizing both large talking circle and small group formats, this program 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.
This program will begin with a meaningful #Havdalah ritual – led by @bshatteredbfree – to set the stage for learning and conversation.
Light pescatarian nosh and beverages will be served.
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageous #conversations #community
As a new moon rises 🌙 and the sun sets this evening we welcome the weekly Sabbath, the new month of Adar and the holy month of Ramadan.
May these sacred days for our Jewish and Muslim families and friends in faith offer reflection and repair, justice and joy, healing and hope, honoring our sacred paths, shared legacies and cherished values of generosity, empathy and the pursuit of peace.
In a world divided, we stand together in solidarity, committed to our shared humanity. We are proud to share @aravrit ‘s fused blessing in Arabic and Hebrew for the sacred season.
Join our partners for peace @sulhapeaceproject + @rabbis.for.human.rights who are providing support to families in need during this upcoming Ramadan month ⬇️⬇️⬇️
🫶Sulha Food Drive —www.sulha.org.il/post/ramadan-food-drive-a-call-for-solidarity
🫶RHR Ramadan Aid —causematch.com/ramadan_aid_25
Purim Package info coming soon! 👀
✨Ramadan Mubarak, Chodesh Tov, Shabbat Shalom✨
✨Sabbath Queen Says: Pause for Peace. ✨
שבת שלום سبت السلام
#labshul #ramadan #shabbat #sabbathqueen #pauseforpeace @sabbathqueenfilm @amichailaulavie #RamadanMubarak #ChodeshTov #ShabbatShalom #adar
As a new moon rises 🌙 and the sun sets this evening we welcome the weekly Sabbath, the new month of Adar and the holy month of Ramadan.
May these sacred days for our Jewish and Muslim families and friends in faith offer reflection and repair, justice and joy, healing and hope, honoring our sacred paths, shared legacies and cherished values of generosity, empathy and the pursuit of peace.
In a world divided, we stand together in solidarity, committed to our shared humanity. We are proud to share @aravrit ‘s fused blessing in Arabic and Hebrew for the sacred season.
Join our partners for peace @sulhapeaceproject + @rabbis.for.human.rights who are providing support to families in need during this upcoming Ramadan month ⬇️⬇️⬇️
🫶Sulha Food Drive —www.sulha.org.il/post/ramadan-food-drive-a-call-for-solidarity
🫶RHR Ramadan Aid —causematch.com/ramadan_aid_25
Purim Package info coming soon! 👀
✨Ramadan Mubarak, Chodesh Tov, Shabbat Shalom✨
✨Sabbath Queen Says: Pause for Peace. ✨
שבת שלום سبت السلام
#labshul #ramadan #shabbat #sabbathqueen #pauseforpeace @sabbathqueenfilm @amichailaulavie #RamadanMubarak #ChodeshTov #ShabbatShalom #adar
🔔PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 6pm EST
*Exact location provided upon registration
Courageous Conversations fosters meaningful dialogue led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community and the Lab/Shul ritual team. This program 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.
Each program will begin with a meaningful #Havdalah ritual to set the stage for learning and conversation.
🔗More info through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or by visiting:
https://www.labshul.org/event/courageous-conversations-2/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageousconversations
🔔PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine
Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 6pm EST
*Exact location provided upon registration
Courageous Conversations fosters meaningful dialogue led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community and the Lab/Shul ritual team. This program 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.
Each program will begin with a meaningful #Havdalah ritual to set the stage for learning and conversation.
🔗More info through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or by visiting:
https://www.labshul.org/event/courageous-conversations-2/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageousconversations
This Tu B’Shvat - and beyond - we invite you to join us in supporting the “Planting for Justice” campaign with a Donor Advised gift through the @newisraelfund.
Planting Justice brings Israelis and Palestinians together to plant olive trees that help support Palestinian and Bedouin communities.
The more trees we plant, the greater the opportunity for Israeli-Palestinian collaboration. #TuBshvat
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #trees
This Tu B’Shvat - and beyond - we invite you to join us in supporting the “Planting for Justice” campaign with a Donor Advised gift through the @newisraelfund.
Planting Justice brings Israelis and Palestinians together to plant olive trees that help support Palestinian and Bedouin communities.
The more trees we plant, the greater the opportunity for Israeli-Palestinian collaboration. #TuBshvat
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #trees
We invite you to read @melissadawnshaw’s most recent letter to the community. As Lab/Shul’s new Director of Social Action, Melissa shared her POV on the welcomed upcoming opportunity to be in community with friends to embrace the current difficult environments we find ourselves in.
READ HERE: labshul.org/category/blog/
If this feels like what you need too, we invite you to join us for our continued series- Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine - on Saturday Feb 22, 2025. The program will begin with a beautiful Havdalah ritual - led by @naomiless1 - which will set the stage for the nurturing, understanding and empathy that shape our collective fabric.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6pm EST
*Exact location provided upon registration
🔗More info through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or by visiting:
https://www.labshul.org/event/courageous-conversations-2/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageousconversations
We invite you to read @melissadawnshaw’s most recent letter to the community. As Lab/Shul’s new Director of Social Action, Melissa shared her POV on the welcomed upcoming opportunity to be in community with friends to embrace the current difficult environments we find ourselves in.
READ HERE: labshul.org/category/blog/
If this feels like what you need too, we invite you to join us for our continued series- Courageous Conversations on Israel/Palestine - on Saturday Feb 22, 2025. The program will begin with a beautiful Havdalah ritual - led by @naomiless1 - which will set the stage for the nurturing, understanding and empathy that shape our collective fabric.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6pm EST
*Exact location provided upon registration
🔗More info through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or by visiting:
https://www.labshul.org/event/courageous-conversations-2/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #courageousconversations
Hanukkah 5785 Night 2 // RESIST
Live from the Woodstock Peace Festival in Israel – join Rabbi @amichailaulavie along with Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers at 7pm EST to illuminate hope, resist despair, commit to repair, hand in hand for healing and the miracle of peace in our lifetime.
Get your menorah, Gather around your Zoom screens with us, let’s Spark Hope Now and Light Up Peace.
Register through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or at: https://www.labshul.org/event/eight-nights-of-hanukkah-with-lab-shul/2024-12-25/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #hanukkah5785 #hanukkah2024 #labshulhanukkah #sparkwondernow #nightsix #jewish #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays #jewishpeople #jewishlife #jewishtradition #jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism #chagsameach #hanukkah #happyhanukkah #hanukkah #hanukah #menorah #holidays #holidayseason #happyholidays
Hanukkah 5785 Night 2 // RESIST
Live from the Woodstock Peace Festival in Israel – join Rabbi @amichailaulavie along with Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers at 7pm EST to illuminate hope, resist despair, commit to repair, hand in hand for healing and the miracle of peace in our lifetime.
Get your menorah, Gather around your Zoom screens with us, let’s Spark Hope Now and Light Up Peace.
Register through the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or at: https://www.labshul.org/event/eight-nights-of-hanukkah-with-lab-shul/2024-12-25/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #hanukkah5785 #hanukkah2024 #labshulhanukkah #sparkwondernow #nightsix #jewish #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays #jewishpeople #jewishlife #jewishtradition #jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism #chagsameach #hanukkah #happyhanukkah #hanukkah #hanukah #menorah #holidays #holidayseason #happyholidays
These are difficult times, but they are also times that require connection, resilience, and hope. We invite you to join @standing.together.movement while they travel to the United States next week for an urgent visit to key cities.
Their goal is to prepare for 2025, a pivotal year that will shape the future of the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, and the safety of Israelis.
Build hope together.
For more info, CALENDAR LINK in bio or visit:
https://www.labshul.org/event/standing-together-us-tour-2024-nyc/
These are difficult times, but they are also times that require connection, resilience, and hope. We invite you to join @standing.together.movement while they travel to the United States next week for an urgent visit to key cities.
Their goal is to prepare for 2025, a pivotal year that will shape the future of the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, and the safety of Israelis.
Build hope together.
For more info, CALENDAR LINK in bio or visit:
https://www.labshul.org/event/standing-together-us-tour-2024-nyc/
WATCH NOW:
Our ✨ALL FAITH PRAYER FOR HEALING & PEACE✨…
Over the High Holy Days, we honored the Day of Atonement, as we begin a year mid devastating conflict and growing divides. Together with meaningful partners, we called upon our faith traditions to help us hold sacred space for our hurting, hold hands together for healing, and commit to repair, justice and peace – by all and for all.
Led by our Lab/Shul ritual team, with Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Zen-Buddhist Faith leaders, and with peace activists from Israel and Palestine, we gathered to raise our voices together for the dignity of human life and the demand for justice, all-faiths as one, all people united in resistance to war and in the pursuit of peace, focusing not on what divides us but what unites us.
Thank you to those that joined us in person & online. We were honored to join together with:
❤️Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell, NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care
🧡Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care
💛Naz Ahmed Georgas, Executive Director, Cordoba House, NYC
💚John Munayer, The Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue, Jerusalem
💙Rev. Derrick McQueen, Pastor, St. James Presbyterian Church, NYC
💜Rabbi Dahlia Shaham, Rabbis for Human Rights
🎶Sung by @shirakline
🎵 Composed by @alexandra_blakely
You can (re)watch the full ritual experience on our YouTube page
(🔗link in our bio or visit:
https://youtu.be/BDTEvFbdSDM?si=f9x2EYY3S8w7akjy)
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #roshhashanah #roshhashana #shanatova #elul #synagogue #shul #shanahtovah #shofar #yomkippur #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #highholydaysofawe
WATCH NOW:
Our ✨ALL FAITH PRAYER FOR HEALING & PEACE✨…
Over the High Holy Days, we honored the Day of Atonement, as we begin a year mid devastating conflict and growing divides. Together with meaningful partners, we called upon our faith traditions to help us hold sacred space for our hurting, hold hands together for healing, and commit to repair, justice and peace – by all and for all.
Led by our Lab/Shul ritual team, with Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Zen-Buddhist Faith leaders, and with peace activists from Israel and Palestine, we gathered to raise our voices together for the dignity of human life and the demand for justice, all-faiths as one, all people united in resistance to war and in the pursuit of peace, focusing not on what divides us but what unites us.
Thank you to those that joined us in person & online. We were honored to join together with:
❤️Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell, NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care
🧡Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, NY Zen Center for Contemplative Care
💛Naz Ahmed Georgas, Executive Director, Cordoba House, NYC
💚John Munayer, The Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue, Jerusalem
💙Rev. Derrick McQueen, Pastor, St. James Presbyterian Church, NYC
💜Rabbi Dahlia Shaham, Rabbis for Human Rights
🎶Sung by @shirakline
🎵 Composed by @alexandra_blakely
You can (re)watch the full ritual experience on our YouTube page
(🔗link in our bio or visit:
https://youtu.be/BDTEvFbdSDM?si=f9x2EYY3S8w7akjy)
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #roshhashanah #roshhashana #shanatova #elul #synagogue #shul #shanahtovah #shofar #yomkippur #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #highholydaysofawe