The Purim story serves as a metaphor for coming out, rising up and living courageously in times of crisis and fear.

The tradition of making noise when Haman’s name is mentioned during the chanting of the Book of Esther is a custom that was developed by our sages over time. The origins of this practice are rooted in the broader Jewish tradition of expressing disdain for Amalek – the ancestor of Haman – and fulfilling the commandment to “blot out the memory of Amalek” (Deuteronomy 25:19).

How do we rise up to “make noise” in this moment against the modern day tyrants that are acute threats to democracy, peace, the climate, and human rights?

Join Lab/Shul for a vibrant array of Purim experiences for all ages, where revelry and radical joy intertwine through SONIC storytelling, interactive art, and immersive ritual celebration.

Click the buttons below or scroll down for all the details on all of our Purim programming.

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Beseda: COJECO Jewish Intellectual Circle Presents: PURIM UNMASKED with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie

February 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Dive into the intellectual atmosphere of paradoxes, controversies, and debates at the BESEDA: COJECO Jewish Intellectual Club. With wine and cheese reception. Explore the hidden history and current political purpose of the most misunderstood Jewish holiday with the acclaimed Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie.

FamilyLab: Make Some Noise

March 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST

Dig into the costume closet for this hamantaschen baking party. Gather for this raucous gathering of costumery, storytelling, and hamantaschen cookie making. FamilyLab's Purim celebration creates lasting memories of a truly inside out, upside down story of integrity, courage, and wild hearted mission to change the world. Stand up and make some noise!

Raising the Bar: Purim Party

March 9 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Families in our 2024-2025 "Raising the Bar" cohort join together with Project ORE participants to enjoy a festive meal, share foodie-goodie bags (Mishloach manot) and give/receive necessary items to help folks in need.

Purim Study Salon with Rabbi Amichai

March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

How Do We Deal with Our Collective Shadows and Lift Up Our Light? Pull up a chair and Join Rabbi Amichai online to explore the political, historical, spiritual and practical dimensions of Purim - the most misunderstood Jewish holiday  - at this critical time. This is an open study session + conversation to make sense of Purim in 2025, activating this holiday of upside-down as a powerful portal for cultivation of courage and compassion, resilience and resistance, humor and joy, with our eye on justice and hope - for all. 

Purim Eve – SONIC: A Ritual Performance of Sacred Noise

March 13 @ 9:00 pm - March 14 @ 3:00 am EDT

Join Lab/Shul and Flaminggg to immerse in a Purim Eve experience, where Sonic revelry and performance art collide to transform sacred Noise into a powerful force for this moment.

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đź”” NEW YOM KIPPUR PROGRAM ALERT đź””

“Four Questions & Courageous Conversation for this New Jewish Year:
What Does it Feel Like to be Jewish Today?”

YOM KIPPUR EVE
Wed Oct 1st
9:15-10:30pm ET
IN PERSON + ONLINE

On Kol Nidrei night, @labshul invites you into a bold and tender exploration of Jewish identity in 2025.

Inspired by the Four Children of the Passover Haggadah—each representing a distinct archetype and response to life, and by the four questions of the Seder—we will gather as a community on this sacred night of atonement on which we don’t eat but do get to ask big questions about liberation and identity:

âť“What does it mean to be Jewish today?
âť“Where do our loyalties lie?
âť“How do we hold both hurt and hope, shame and pride?

Through an INTERACTIVE PANEL with Lab/Shul’s ritual team and special guests, combined with opportunities for personal reflection and shared response, we’ll confront the hardest questions of belonging and belief in this moment, and open our hearts to the responsible possibilities of renewal and repair.

*This program will be held following the Kol Nidrei ritual and is open to all who are joining us on this night, in person or online.

Registration is included with High Holy Days Registration đź”— link in bio or visit
https://labshul.shulcloud.com/form/high-holy-days-5786.html

#Labshul #HighHolyDays5786 #ShanaTova #Elul #RoshHashanah #YomKippur #Teshuva #SacredGathering #ArtistDriven #GodOptional #EverybodyFriendly #JewishCommunity #QueerJudaism #SpiritualPractice #RitualAndReflection #ExperimentalJudaism #HighHolyDaysofAwe #5786

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🔔 NEW YOM KIPPUR PROGRAM ALERT 🔔 “Four Questions & Courageous Conversation for this New Jewish Year: What Does it Feel Like to be Jewish Today?” YOM KIPPUR EVE Wed Oct 1st 9:15-10:30pm ET IN PERSON + ONLINE On Kol Nidrei night, @labshul invites you into a bold and tender exploration of Jewish identity in 2025. Inspired by the Four Children of the Passover Haggadah—each representing a distinct archetype and response to life, and by the four questions of the Seder—we will gather as a community on this sacred night of atonement on which we don’t eat but do get to ask big questions about liberation and identity: ❓What does it mean to be Jewish today? ❓Where do our loyalties lie? ❓How do we hold both hurt and hope, shame and pride? Through an INTERACTIVE PANEL with Lab/Shul’s ritual team and special guests, combined with opportunities for personal reflection and shared response, we’ll confront the hardest questions of belonging and belief in this moment, and open our hearts to the responsible possibilities of renewal and repair. *This program will be held following the Kol Nidrei ritual and is open to all who are joining us on this night, in person or online. Registration is included with High Holy Days Registration 🔗 link in bio or visit https://labshul.shulcloud.com/form/high-holy-days-5786.html #Labshul #HighHolyDays5786 #ShanaTova #Elul #RoshHashanah #YomKippur #Teshuva #SacredGathering #ArtistDriven #GodOptional #EverybodyFriendly #JewishCommunity #QueerJudaism #SpiritualPractice #RitualAndReflection #ExperimentalJudaism #HighHolyDaysofAwe #5786

As we prepare to welcome you to 5786 on Rosh Hashanah next week, we want to make sure you are prepped and ready to Break Fast with us on Yom Kippur. Please visit our High Holy Days of Awe portal to register for our COMMUNITY BREAK FAST.

Register through the High Holy Days LINK in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/event/community-break-fast-elevate-your-spirit-feast-on-joy-2025/

Thursday, October 2nd | Yom Kippur
(Directly following Ne’ila Ritual)
7:30pm EST
In person only

#Labshul #HighHolyDays5786 #ShanaTova #Elul #RoshHashanah #YomKippur #Teshuva #SacredGathering #ArtistDriven #GodOptional #EverybodyFriendly #JewishCommunity #QueerJudaism #SpiritualPractice #RitualAndReflection #ExperimentalJudaism #HighHolyDaysofAwe #5786

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As we prepare to welcome you to 5786 on Rosh Hashanah next week, we want to make sure you are prepped and ready to Break Fast with us on Yom Kippur. Please visit our High Holy Days of Awe portal to register for our COMMUNITY BREAK FAST. Register through the High Holy Days LINK in our bio or visit: https://www.labshul.org/event/community-break-fast-elevate-your-spirit-feast-on-joy-2025/ Thursday, October 2nd | Yom Kippur (Directly following Ne’ila Ritual) 7:30pm EST In person only #Labshul #HighHolyDays5786 #ShanaTova #Elul #RoshHashanah #YomKippur #Teshuva #SacredGathering #ArtistDriven #GodOptional #EverybodyFriendly #JewishCommunity #QueerJudaism #SpiritualPractice #RitualAndReflection #ExperimentalJudaism #HighHolyDaysofAwe #5786

A time to dance, a time to Mourn...
In collective mourning, Lab/Shul is here to hold you.
Join us through the CALENDAR link in our bio OR visit: https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-yom-kippur-2025/

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A time to dance, a time to Mourn... In collective mourning, Lab/Shul is here to hold you. Join us through the CALENDAR link in our bio OR visit: https://www.labshul.org/event/recollect-yizkor-yom-kippur-2025/

đź””PROGRAM ALERT đź””

Holy Complexity: What Trans Experience Reveals About the Divine

Sunday, Sept 14th 2025
1pm – 5:30pm EST
BROOKLYN

An afternoon of learning, listening, and reflection through the lens of Jewish text and lived experiences of trans people.

What can trans lives teach us about God, Torah, and the sacred journey of becoming?

Join @labshul @pardesinstitute and @cbebk for a free Yom Iyun that brings together some of today’s most compelling Jewish thinkers and educators to explore theological insights grounded in trans experience. This day of learning is not about debate or identity politics—it’s about listening with intention, engaging Torah with open hearts, and recognizing the holiness in every person’s story.

Our own @naomiless1 will be singing material from the Songs of Toratah Album in partnership with @yaelkanarek, founder of @beittoratah.

Together, we’ll explore courage, authenticity, and transformation through text study, hevruta, and personal reflection—guided by the spirit of Brit Lashon Hatov, a covenant for sacred speech and meaningful disagreement.

📲 REGISTER through 🔗 CALENDAR link in bio or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/holy-complexity-what-trans-experience-reveals-about-the-divine/

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🔔PROGRAM ALERT 🔔 Holy Complexity: What Trans Experience Reveals About the Divine Sunday, Sept 14th 2025 1pm – 5:30pm EST BROOKLYN An afternoon of learning, listening, and reflection through the lens of Jewish text and lived experiences of trans people. What can trans lives teach us about God, Torah, and the sacred journey of becoming? Join @labshul @pardesinstitute and @cbebk for a free Yom Iyun that brings together some of today’s most compelling Jewish thinkers and educators to explore theological insights grounded in trans experience. This day of learning is not about debate or identity politics—it’s about listening with intention, engaging Torah with open hearts, and recognizing the holiness in every person’s story. Our own @naomiless1 will be singing material from the Songs of Toratah Album in partnership with @yaelkanarek, founder of @beittoratah. Together, we’ll explore courage, authenticity, and transformation through text study, hevruta, and personal reflection—guided by the spirit of Brit Lashon Hatov, a covenant for sacred speech and meaningful disagreement. 📲 REGISTER through 🔗 CALENDAR link in bio or visit https://www.labshul.org/event/holy-complexity-what-trans-experience-reveals-about-the-divine/