“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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Community Events
Sabbath Queen is the Weaver of what can be…
This Friday, May 2 — as part of our Woven Week of Interdependence — our Sabbath Queen ritual will be guided by Rabbi @amichailaulavie, Spiritual Leader @shirakline, Associate Clergy @bshatteredbfree Ben Freeman and musician @shirazetteshebeatstinnin.
We also invite you to stay for the Community Feast so that we can sit in the seat of Shabbat, around the family table to break bread and feel each other’s laughter and love. Don’t forget to BYO Wine 🍷 to compliment our catered feast...
We are so excited to feast this week with Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef @beejhysgursha - owner of @tsioncafe and the author of newly published cookbook called Gursha.
📲 Register now: CALENDAR LINK IN BIO or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/lab-shuls-sabbath-queen-5785-monthly-ritual-2-7/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #wine #southafrica #ethiopianchef #ethiopia
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
Sabbath Queen is the Weaver of what can be…
This Friday, May 2 — as part of our Woven Week of Interdependence — our Sabbath Queen ritual will be guided by Rabbi @amichailaulavie, Spiritual Leader @shirakline, Associate Clergy @bshatteredbfree Ben Freeman and musician @shirazetteshebeatstinnin.
We also invite you to stay for the Community Feast so that we can sit in the seat of Shabbat, around the family table to break bread and feel each other’s laughter and love. Don’t forget to BYO Wine 🍷 to compliment our catered feast...
We are so excited to feast this week with Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef @beejhysgursha - owner of @tsioncafe and the author of newly published cookbook called Gursha.
📲 Register now: CALENDAR LINK IN BIO or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/lab-shuls-sabbath-queen-5785-monthly-ritual-2-7/
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #wine #southafrica #ethiopianchef #ethiopia
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
THE THRESHOLD: A RITUAL OF HOPE….
Wed, April 30, 2025
6:30pm EST
Park Slope | BROOKLYN
Rabbi @amichailaulavie @shirakline along with Brooklyn rabbis and Ieaders of @rabbis.for.human.rights gather with our collective communities for a ceremony of candle lighting, circle discussions in Hebrew & English, live music and poetry to mark the tender transition as Israel turns 77 during these difficult days.
Between pain & pride, holding sorrow &solidarity, we gather to rise from despair to repair, towards justice, joy, and peace for all who dwell on the land.
We will be hosted by @psjcbrooklyn with guest speakers Rabbi Ruti Baidatz and Rabbi Michael Marmur and Rabbi @mishashulman1234 of the New Shul.
Register via the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/at-the-threshold-a-ritual-of-hope/
#labshul #wovenweek #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence
🔔 PROGRAM ALERT 🔔
THE THRESHOLD: A RITUAL OF HOPE….
Wed, April 30, 2025
6:30pm EST
Park Slope | BROOKLYN
Rabbi @amichailaulavie @shirakline along with Brooklyn rabbis and Ieaders of @rabbis.for.human.rights gather with our collective communities for a ceremony of candle lighting, circle discussions in Hebrew & English, live music and poetry to mark the tender transition as Israel turns 77 during these difficult days.
Between pain & pride, holding sorrow &solidarity, we gather to rise from despair to repair, towards justice, joy, and peace for all who dwell on the land.
We will be hosted by @psjcbrooklyn with guest speakers Rabbi Ruti Baidatz and Rabbi Michael Marmur and Rabbi @mishashulman1234 of the New Shul.
Register via the CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/at-the-threshold-a-ritual-of-hope/
#labshul #wovenweek #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence
Some days are ordinary. Some become extraordinary, with extra, unique meaning that becomes prized memories…
@labshul and Rabbi @amichailaulavie invite you to join us and our community for a season of holy days marking Israel’s 77th birthday—a time to wrestle with meaning and legacy, alongside partners and activists, as we hold space for present pain and future hope.
Together, let us wish with all our hearts for better days, for all of us, on every holy land upon this sacred earth.
Read R. Amichai’s reflection on his time in Israel and Palestine via our BLOG LINK in our bio or visiting: https://www.labshul.org/category/blog/
Join us for our WOVEN WEEK OF INTERDEPENDENCE via our CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/a-woven-week-of-interdependence-2025/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence #wovenweek #wovenweekofinterdependence2025
Some days are ordinary. Some become extraordinary, with extra, unique meaning that becomes prized memories…
@labshul and Rabbi @amichailaulavie invite you to join us and our community for a season of holy days marking Israel’s 77th birthday—a time to wrestle with meaning and legacy, alongside partners and activists, as we hold space for present pain and future hope.
Together, let us wish with all our hearts for better days, for all of us, on every holy land upon this sacred earth.
Read R. Amichai’s reflection on his time in Israel and Palestine via our BLOG LINK in our bio or visiting: https://www.labshul.org/category/blog/
Join us for our WOVEN WEEK OF INTERDEPENDENCE via our CALENDAR LINK in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/a-woven-week-of-interdependence-2025/
#Labshul #Joinus #gather #shabbat #sabbath #ritual #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven #experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #JewishLife #jewishholidays #jewishevents #jewishtradition #jewishcommunity #israel #palestine #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence #wovenweek #wovenweekofinterdependence2025
A WOVEN WEEK OF INTERDEPENDENCE
April 27- May 2 2025 // 2-8 Iyar 5785
Join the Lab/Shul community and our partners, as we mark these complex days of commemoration, celebration, and commitment to healing and hope for all the people of Israel and Palestine.
This year, as the violence and pain continues to rupture lives and relationships in the Middle East and all over the world, we gather in NYC + online, weaving our different voices with respect and love, as we weave multiple strands and narratives into a single tapestry of trust, resilience, support, and solidarity. Our stories are intertwined and only together we can forge a kinder future.
Join us to stand together for a better future of interdependence, safety and justice for all.
Together, we are entering the modern season of sacred days, weaving together multiple strands into a single tapestry of past pain, present reality, and future hopes. Through immense complexity, this new month of Iyar enables us to rise up with resilience, support, understanding and healing.
We hope to gather with you and stand in solidarity.
📲 Register for one or more programs through the CALENDAR link in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/a-woven-week-of-interdependence-2025/
#labshul #wovenweek #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence
A WOVEN WEEK OF INTERDEPENDENCE
April 27- May 2 2025 // 2-8 Iyar 5785
Join the Lab/Shul community and our partners, as we mark these complex days of commemoration, celebration, and commitment to healing and hope for all the people of Israel and Palestine.
This year, as the violence and pain continues to rupture lives and relationships in the Middle East and all over the world, we gather in NYC + online, weaving our different voices with respect and love, as we weave multiple strands and narratives into a single tapestry of trust, resilience, support, and solidarity. Our stories are intertwined and only together we can forge a kinder future.
Join us to stand together for a better future of interdependence, safety and justice for all.
Together, we are entering the modern season of sacred days, weaving together multiple strands into a single tapestry of past pain, present reality, and future hopes. Through immense complexity, this new month of Iyar enables us to rise up with resilience, support, understanding and healing.
We hope to gather with you and stand in solidarity.
📲 Register for one or more programs through the CALENDAR link in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/a-woven-week-of-interdependence-2025/
#labshul #wovenweek #interdependence #wovenweekofinterdependence
🎭Program Alert: Becoming Israel 2025 & Talkback 🎭
In partnership with @LabShul, you are invited to join us for a powerful staged reading of Becoming Israel, an original play by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, directed by Annie Levy, and first staged in 2008. Revised for 2025, this performance explores the modern challenges and realities of Israel/Palestine and Jewish identity.
The evening will feature:
🎭A staged reading by Maryam Chishti, Ben Freeman, and @melissadawnshaw
🎤A special talkback with Rabbi @amichailaulavie, Director @agl.for.short, and Melissa Shaw
🍎Light nosh and meaningful conversation!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM Doors | 6:30-9:00 PM ET Program
📍 Location: NYC (address shared upon registration)
🔗 RSVP: Registration required! www.labshul.org/event/becoming-israel-2025
#BecomingIsrael2025 #LabShul #Israel #Palestine #JewishIdentity #Torah #Storahtelling #Theatre #TheatreNYC #CulturalConversation
🎭Program Alert: Becoming Israel 2025 & Talkback 🎭
In partnership with @LabShul, you are invited to join us for a powerful staged reading of Becoming Israel, an original play by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, directed by Annie Levy, and first staged in 2008. Revised for 2025, this performance explores the modern challenges and realities of Israel/Palestine and Jewish identity.
The evening will feature:
🎭A staged reading by Maryam Chishti, Ben Freeman, and @melissadawnshaw
🎤A special talkback with Rabbi @amichailaulavie, Director @agl.for.short, and Melissa Shaw
🍎Light nosh and meaningful conversation!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM Doors | 6:30-9:00 PM ET Program
📍 Location: NYC (address shared upon registration)
🔗 RSVP: Registration required! www.labshul.org/event/becoming-israel-2025
#BecomingIsrael2025 #LabShul #Israel #Palestine #JewishIdentity #Torah #Storahtelling #Theatre #TheatreNYC #CulturalConversation
#icymi — In Case You Missed It...
SAVE SAYDER 5785/2025 —
How to Lead + Prep the Perfect Passover Seder in 2025; Created in partnership with @rebootjewish , our 2025 DIY Workshop was led by led by Lab/Shul’s Leaders and is now available as a replay on YOUTUBE. Please use at your Seder this year and consider a donation to @Labshul
📲 Access the Replays vis our WATCH link in bio or visit: https://youtu.be/iPSYWoH4NqI or
https://youtu.be/a632RYlgOa8
📲 Access SAYder Four New Questions Handout: https://www.labshul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAYder-Four-New-Question-Handout_2025.pdf
📲 Access SAYder Hosting Guide: https://www.labshul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAYder-Four-New-Questions-Host-Guide_2025.pdf
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven
#experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #passover #pesach #seder #sayder
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
#chagsameach
#icymi — In Case You Missed It...
SAVE SAYDER 5785/2025 —
How to Lead + Prep the Perfect Passover Seder in 2025; Created in partnership with @rebootjewish , our 2025 DIY Workshop was led by led by Lab/Shul’s Leaders and is now available as a replay on YOUTUBE. Please use at your Seder this year and consider a donation to @Labshul
📲 Access the Replays vis our WATCH link in bio or visit: https://youtu.be/iPSYWoH4NqI or
https://youtu.be/a632RYlgOa8
📲 Access SAYder Four New Questions Handout: https://www.labshul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAYder-Four-New-Question-Handout_2025.pdf
📲 Access SAYder Hosting Guide: https://www.labshul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAYder-Four-New-Questions-Host-Guide_2025.pdf
#labshul #godoptional #everybodyfriendly #artistdriven
#experimentaljudaism #queerjudaism #passover2025 #jewishcommunity #jewishholidays
#jewishpeople #jewishlife #matzah #passover #pesach #seder #sayder
#jewishculture #judaism #reformjudaism
#chagsameach
This moment in history is not an easy one. With war abroad, democracy under threat, Jewish communities grappling with division, and so much uncertainty at home and around the world, spiritual communities like Lab/Shul are being called to rise with purpose, clarity, and care.
Who are we becoming?
What’s the change we’re co-creating?
How can we better serve, support, and inspire?
These are just a few of the big questions guiding our next chapter—and we need *you* in the conversation.
COMPLETE OUR COMMUNITY SURVEY
Access the SURVEY via link in nio or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUeOUCQvKcBZVUsX7GB4CBTew5qv8Lq-AOqT3-nnM8g_lguw/viewform
As a thank you, the first 15 respondents will receive exclusive Lab/Shul swag!
#labshul #survey #community
This moment in history is not an easy one. With war abroad, democracy under threat, Jewish communities grappling with division, and so much uncertainty at home and around the world, spiritual communities like Lab/Shul are being called to rise with purpose, clarity, and care.
Who are we becoming?
What’s the change we’re co-creating?
How can we better serve, support, and inspire?
These are just a few of the big questions guiding our next chapter—and we need *you* in the conversation.
COMPLETE OUR COMMUNITY SURVEY
Access the SURVEY via link in nio or visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUeOUCQvKcBZVUsX7GB4CBTew5qv8Lq-AOqT3-nnM8g_lguw/viewform
As a thank you, the first 15 respondents will receive exclusive Lab/Shul swag!
#labshul #survey #community
🔔 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