Winter Mah Hadash 2022-23 at PAS

A Magical Winter is Upon Us

As winter approaches, we get ready for a dip in temperature and a sparkle in the crisp air. We look forward to that first glisten of snow as it falls gently and touches down on the pavement, creating that silence that only winter can speak. It means that a new season is here again, the perfect atmosphere to celebrate Hanukkah and rejoice and spend time with friends and family.

There’s so much new at PAS this winter. Look for new programs, lectures, and classes for everyone no matter your age. Learning is something that continues throughout our lives. Step into all the offerings and we’ll see you at PAS this winter.

Gathering. Food. Family. Rest. Learning. Prayer. Community. This winter we are spotlighting the Jewish holiday that comes around every 7th day, 52 weeks a year since Creation...Shabbat!

It is designed for everyone in our community to participate, whether you’ve never celebrated Shabbat or have a regular practice. Learn new skills, get resources, be inspired, and find exciting new ways to celebrate Shabbat at home and at PAS.

Check out the Shabbat Across PAS web page and our weekly emails for great resources including fun new videos from the clergy and fellow community members. Also, keep an eye on your mailbox for a special Shabbat at-home companion!

SHABBAT SHELANU

Sat / Dec 3; Jan 21, 28; Feb 4, 11 / 10:30 am / 87th Street

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor Reisner

A new musical morning service geared for families with children from newborn–2nd grade.

SHABBAT RITUAL LAB

Sat / Dec 3, 10; Jan 21, 28 / 9:30 am / 87th Street

During Shabbat morning programming, CS students and their families will explore the rituals within Shabbat and holidays.

TEENS AND PARENTS WITH RABBI

COSGROVE

Sat / Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 / 3:30 pm

Gather with Rabbi Cosgrove once a month on Shabbat afternoons for learning and connecting.

ADULTS

SHABBAT RITUAL ITEMS: A CONVERSATION WITH JUDAICA COLLECTOR AND GALLERIST AVI GIRSHENGORN

Thu / Dec 8 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street

Avi Girshengorn

From kiddush cups to candlesticks, learn about the fascinating history of some of the beautiful Shabbat ritual items on display in our PAS gallery cases. Learn about their history including how they were made, used, and how they came to be in Avi’s collection.

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PRE-SHABBAT DISCUSSION: HESCHEL’S

THE SABBATH

Fri / Jan 13 / 5:00 pm / 87th Street

Rabbi Cosgrove

Gather in person for wine, cheese, and conversation before Shabbat to discuss Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s seminal book, The Sabbath and its enduring meaning today.

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KEEP IN STEP WITH SHABBAT!

Our blessing book will help enrich how you practice Shabbat at home. Be on the lookout this December for your copy in the mail!

ISRAELI POETRY: WELCOMING SHABBAT

Thu / Jan 19 / 2:00 pm / Online

Rachel Korazim

Explore the diversity of Israeli poetry with master scholar Rachel Korazim, focusing on Shabbat and the ever-growing body of poetry it continues to inspire.

Inspired Recipes

THE SHABBAT TABLE: COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH KIM KUSHNER

Thu / Jan 12 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Kim Kushner

Culinary educator and bestselling cookbook author Kim Kushner, known for her flavorpacked recipes, will lead a cooking demonstration to bring new inspiration to your Shabbat table. Food and drinks will follow!

Registration cost for this event includes a copy of Kim’s newest cookbook, The Modern Table.

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STUDY WITH RABBI COSGROVE: THE WEEKLY COMMENTARY

Tue / Weekly / 8:00 am / 87th Street and Online

Rabbi Cosgrove

Using the writings of the great Torah commentators as our guide, we’ll study the weekly parashah through a critical lens.

PARASHAT HASHAVUA

Sat / Weekly / 9:00 am / 87th Street and Online

PAS Clergy

Study the week’s Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle.

SHABBAT B’YACHAD

Sat / Monthly / 87th Street

Find the joy of Shabbat music and liturgy in a smaller setting, with opportunity to participate and engage in Jewish learning. Sing and learn with us as we celebrate Shabbat together. For more information see page 9.

SETTING THE SHABBAT TABLE: A COMMUNITY SCULPTURE

Mon / Dec 12 / 7:00 pm / 89th Street

Ellen Alt, Artist-in-Residence

All age groups and demographics will come together to create a large-scale Shabbat table, which will be displayed in the 87th Street lobby and will roll out throughout January. The artistic inspiration for this project is Claes Oldenburg, who created largerthan-life everyday objects and who passed away this past summer, as we are celebrating Shabbat in a larger-than-life manner for our community focus!

Leiman Maisel Family Shabbaton

Fri–Sat / Jan 27–28

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SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

As the culmination of our Shabbat fall focus, celebrate with PAS the last weekend in January! Feel inspired to take a deeper dive into your own Shabbat tradition as we celebrate together across the community. A highlight of the year, Shabbaton, will be a full-community celebration from Friday evening to Saturday evening, featuring music, food, gathering, learning, and more Shabbat goodness for all ages.

Fri / Jan 27

• Virtual Challah Bake with cookbook author Jake Cohen

• Community-wide virtual candle lighting

• Tot Shabbaton with Rabbi Cosgrove and Cantor Schwartz

• Kabbalat Shabbat Services

• YFE and Penn Family ECC families Shabbat mix-and-match dinner

• 20s and 30s Shabbat mix-andmatch dinner

• Take all your learning home and celebrate Shabbat with family and friends (and maybe try something new)!

Sat / Jan 28

• Shabbat Morning Services

• Congregational School Shabbaton Programming (see p.25)

• Community lunch

• Keynote speaker

• Afternoon learning Breakout Sessions with Clergy

• Youth programming

• Teen Session: Pause and relax on Shabbat

• Chazzan’s Tisch and Havdalah

Save the Date!

For more Adult classes and events, see page 14.

SHABBAT FOR EVERYBODY!

Worship

The perfect time for family and friends to come together and celebrate is during Shabbat and holidays. On Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, on holiday mornings, and at weekday minyan, we read the Torah, learn from our rabbis, sing along with our cantors, comfort those who have lost loved ones, and pray together from wherever we are.

EVERY SHABBAT

Welcome Shabbat KABBALAT SHABBAT

Fri / 6:15 pm / 87th Street and Online

Gather the family and recharge with a musical, lively, family friendly service.

Every 7 days. 52 weeks a year.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES

Sat / 9:45 am / 87th Street and Online

An uplifting morning service, with Torah reading, a sermon, and often with celebration of Bnei Mitzvah.

HASHKAMAH MINYAN

Sat / Weekly / 7:30 am / 87th Street

Please join us for our lay-led early Shabbat Service – now fully egalitarian! We will gather as a community of committed daveners to celebrate Shabbat, connect with tradition, and feel the joy of in-person community.

DAILY MINYAN SHACHARIT

Mon–Fri / 7:15 am / 87th Street and Online

Sun / 9:00 am / Online

MORNING MINYAN WILL START

AT 7:00 AM ON THE FOLLOWING

DATES:

Dec 19–23; Jan 3, 23; Feb 21, 22

MORNING MINYAN WILL START

AT 9:00 AM ON THE FOLLOWING

DATES:

Dec 26; Jan 2, 16; Feb 20

MINCHA / MA’ARIV

Sun–Thu / 5:45 pm / Online

MONTHLY

SHABBAT B’YACHAD

Monthly on Saturday mornings

Sat / Dec 3, Jan 21, Feb 11 / 10:00 am / 87th Street

Our High Holiday initiative, Yachad, encouraged us to be together! Now we are introducing a once-a-month Shabbat morning prayer experience called Shabbat B’Yachad. Find the joy of Shabbat music and liturgy in a smaller setting, with opportunity to participate and engage in Jewish learning. Come sing and learn with us as we celebrate Shabbat together.

Holidays

Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, begins the evening of Sunday, Dec 18 and ends at sunset on Monday, Dec 26. It’s the perfect time for families to get together and celebrate!

Hanukkah Programing

Young Family Education

HANUKKAH CONCERT WITH SHIRLALA

Sun / Dec 11 / 11:00 am / 87th Street

Shira Kline

Get in the Hanukkah spirit with a special YFE concert featuring ShirLala. Sing, dance, and nosh on some sufganiyot.

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Celebrate with Light 20s AND 30s HANUKKAH PARTY

Wed / Dec 14 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights, with your friends in the PAS 20s and 30s community. There will be fill-your-own donuts, dreidel spinning, and more!

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PAULINE'S ANNUAL HANUKKAH PARTY

Wed / Dec 14 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

HANUKKAH FOR K–2

Wed & Thu / Dec 7 & 15 / During Congregational School

In the days of the Maccabees, the menorah was lit with oil, not with candles. Today, many families throughout the world use olive oil to light hanukkiyot. Our youngest students will learn to make fresh olive oil using an oil press. They will also make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukkah songs, and learn to play the dreidel game.

HANUKKAH FOR GRADES 3–4

Mon & Thu / Dec 12 & 15 / During Congregational School

Our students will participate in a Hanukkah trivia game, craft their own Hanukkah candles, make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukkah songs, and play the dreidel game.

HANUKKAH FOR GRADES 5–6

Tue, Wed, Thu / Dec 13, 14, 15 / During Congregational School

Our oldest students will enjoy a special program with faculty member Dov Smiley about his book, Shield of the Maccabees, written with famed Jewish author, Eric Kimmel. They will also have trivia fun, make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukkah songs, and play the dreidel game.

ORANGE ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Wed / Dec 14 / 11:30 am

RED ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Wed / Dec 14 / 1:30 pm

GREEN ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Wed / Dec 14 / 2:00 pm

PURPLE ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Thu / Dec 15 / 12:30 pm

YELLOW ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Thu / Dec 15 / 1:30 pm

BLUE ROOM HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

Thu / Dec 15 / 2:00 pm

For more Penn Family ECC listings see page 26.

Preparing for Purim 5783 THE QUEEN’S TIARA: A SPIEL NOIR THE 5783 PURIMSPIEL!

Mon / Mar 6 / 87th Street

Everyone is welcome to become a Spieler!

Contact Cantor Davis and join the kickoff meeting, Sunday, December 18 at 11:00 am.

We're taking over the fourth floor for latkes, hot cocoa, dinner, games, and prizes!

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For more Congregational School listings see page 24.

Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast

Listen to the Park Avenue Synagogue Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Hear sermons from Rabbi Cosgrove and the entire clergy team, and conversations and select programs to help round out your day. Don’t forget to subscribe to get a notification for our next episode. Listen to live recorded sessions and feel like you’re there at PAS!

Membership & Development

Access

Sarah

LEIMAN MAISEL FAMILY SHABBATON

Fri–Sat / Jan 27–28

See page 6.

Adult Engagement

Winter is close but you can warm up from the cold with some great learning. Grab a cup of cocoa and read on about the many compelling classes, discussions, programs, engaging conversations, and entertaining events that put the “win” in winter. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy! Come on by PAS and check it all out.

Programs and Events

Be inspired by programs and events where learning is even more than fundamental. From Zionism to Yiddish literature, there is something for everyone.

Mix and Mingle

40s AND 50s SINGLE MEMBERS RECEPTION

Thu / Dec 1 / 6:00 pm / 87th Street

We are trying something new! Join us for a social hour with wine and light bites to mingle with other unpartnered 40s and 50s in the PAS community and make new friends along the way.

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Israel at 75

BEN-GURION: FATHER OF MODERN

ISRAEL

Thu / Dec 1 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

Anita Shapira and Rabbi Zuckerman

David Ben-Gurion was an important Zionist icon and founder of modern Israel. We will explore his life and gain additional insights into his experience leading Israel. This program is presented in partnership with Jewish Lives.

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Bringing their Voices to Light WOMEN IN YIDDISH LITERATURE

Tue / Dec 6 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

Anita Norich and Rabbi Cosgrove

Learn about women in this genre: what they were writing and not writing, how they wrote, and how modern translation has led to a renaissance and rediscovery of some long-forgotten treasures. This program is presented in partnership with the Women’s Network.

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Joyful Celebration

NIGHT OF INSPIRATION

Sat / Dec 10 / 8:00 pm / Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage

Cantor Azi Schwartz joins acclaimed composer and music producer Ray Chew, co-producer

Vivian Scott Chew, and vocalists in an evening of music, spoken word, and dance. Accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra and a 150-voice multi-cultural choir, it will inspire and uplift you.

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House of Learning BEIT MIDRASH SUNDAY SERIES

Sun / Dec 11, Mar 5 / 9:30 am–1:00 pm

Throughout the year, we will welcome notable guest scholars to lead us in discussion of Jewish texts, in the tradition of the synagogue embodying a Beit Midrash, a house of study. Join fellow community members and our clergy for this exciting new series!

Classes

Drop-in Classes

Sun / Dec 11 / Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky / The Power Of Equivocal Reading

It always has been difficult to read the Bible as a feminist and as a Jew, but it is particularly difficult now – and it has never been more important. We will discuss the complications that come with integrating feminism and Judaism, and consider why they provide rich, invaluable perspective on understanding and appreciating the Bible’s beauty and meaning.

This session is presented in partnership with JTS@PAS.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DR. KALMONOFSKY, CLICK HERE.

Sun / Mar 5 / Dr. Elana Stein Hain

Dr. Elana Stein Hain is the Director of Faculty and a Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where she serves as lead faculty. A well-regarded teacher and scholar, Elana is passionate about bringing rabbinic thought into conversation with contemporary life.

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A History to be Reckoned With U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST

Tue / Dec 13 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick, and Rabbi Zuckerman

The U.S. and the Holocaust examines how the American people and our leaders responded to the Holocaust, and how it challenges our identity as a nation of immigrants and the ideals of our democracy. Directors Botstein and Novick will share stories and the importance of ongoing study of the Holocaust.

This event is presented in partnership with TOLI: The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights.

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REFLECTIONS ON THE RABBINATE: RABBIS COSGROVE AND WOLPE IN CONVERSATION

Tue / Jan 24 / 87th Street / 5:30 pm, Cocktail reception with light bites; 6:00 pm, Dialogue

Rabbi David Wolpe and Rabbi Cosgrove

As Rabbi Wolpe prepares to retire after serving as Rabbi of Los Angeles’ Sinai Temple for 25 years, he and Rabbi Cosgrove will engage in dialogue reflecting on his rabbinic career. Join us for this intimate, in-person-only conversation between colleagues.

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Stay afterward for Rabbis Cosgrove and Wolpe in dialogue about cancel culture.

Presented in partnership with SAPIR CANCELLATION AND THE JEWISH ETHOS OF DISAGREEMENT

Tue / Jan 24 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

Rabbi David Wolpe and Rabbi Cosgrove

At a time when differing perspectives can easily lead to the cancellation of an individual or group, what does Judaism teach us about how to handle significant disagreement? Guided by the wisdom of Jewish tradition, explore how we can approach forgiveness, and how we can heal the divisions rending our culture today.

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READ RABBI

RECENT SAPIR ARTICLE

Warm up your winter with welcoming and engaging drop-in classes, and mark your calendars for spring semester class registration, opening soon!

STUDY WITH RABBI COSGROVE: THE WEEKLY COMMENTARY

Tue / Weekly / 8:00 am / 87th Street and Online

JOIN THE LIST

CONTEMPORARY JEWISH THOUGHT

Tue / Weekly / 12:00 pm / Online

Rabbi Zuckerman

ZOOM

DAF SHEVUI

Wed / Weekly / 8:30 am / Online

Rabbi Zauzmer

ZOOM

INSIGHTS FROM ISRAEL

Thu / Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9 / 12:00 pm / Online

Rabbi Michael Graetz

ZOOM

Jennifer Taylor

CLASSES CONTINUED

DROP-IN

Spring Semester Classes

TALMUD STUDY

Fri / Weekly / 8:00 am / Online

Rabbinic Intern Kornsgold ZOOM PARASHAT HASHAVUA

Sat / Weekly / 9:00 am / 87th Street and Online

PAS Clergy

ZOOM

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Mon / Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 27 / 8:00 pm / Online ZOOM

Explore new topics with our dedicated adult education faculty this spring!

Registration opens on December 12. For more information, please visit the Adult Engagement web page.

THE WRITINGS OF RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS

Wed / Begins Feb 15 / 7:00 pm / 89th Street and Online

Rabbi Shmuel Afek

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was the first “homegrown” Chief Rabbi of Great Britain. He was able to share his ideas with the Englishspeaking world, both non-Jewish and Jewish. Through examination of his books, articles, and speeches, we’ll explore what made Rabbi Sacks so remarkable.

JEWISH NEIGHBORHOODS OF NEW YORK CITY

Wed / Begins Feb 15 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Dr. David Kaufman

Explore New York Jewish history in three-dimensional spatial terms, mapping the multiple neighborhoods New York Jews have made their own. Virtually visit a wide variety of neighborhoods and learn how they developed over three centuries. Classes will be supplemented by one to two walking tours, locations/times to be determined.

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

Wed / Begins Feb 15 / 7:00 pm / 89th Street and Online

Dr. Ed Silver

What can the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us about the range of Jewish beliefs at the time they were written? How do they enrich our understanding of the Tanakh and its origins? Uncover the fascinating story of the scrolls’ discovery and content.

THE JEWISH STATE: EXAMINING THE JEWISH IDENTITIES OF ISRAELIS

Thu / Begins Feb 16 / 9:30 am / 87th Street and Online

Rabbi Zuckerman

Uncover the diverse and complex faces of Jewish-Israeli identity. Major themes will include the evolving religious landscape, the intricate relationship of politics and religion, the interplay of the Mizrachi and Ashkenazi Jews, the dynamic between Israel and global Jewry, and more.

GOD DURING TIMES OF CRISIS

Thu / Begins Feb 16 / 9:30 am / 87th Street

Rabbi Koffman

Using the “Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism” curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute, this course will explore the concept of faith and its role in Jewish life, the human relationship with God, and the interplay between faith and what transpires in the world.

TIMELESS TALES, MODERN SENSIBILITIES: A DEEP LOOK AT THE BOOKS OF ESTHER AND RUTH

Thu / Begins Feb 23 / 9:30 am / 87th Street

Rabbi Charles Savenor

Discover contemporary meaning in the timeless texts of the Megillot (Scrolls) of Esther and Ruth. Explore themes of Jewish identity, gender, God’s role in human affairs, and comedy. Delve into the lives of these two heroic women.

Arms and Committees

For all your interests, we’ve got everything you need when you join Arms and Committees. You’ll make friends and enjoy the offerings from Men’s Club, Women’s Network, and giving back with Tikkun Olam to Arts Engagement and 20s and 30s. We look forward to seeing you!

20s and 30s

Celebrate with Light 20s AND 30s HANUKKAH PARTY

Wed / Dec 14 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. This is open to those in their 20s and 30s. There will be fill-your-own donuts, dreidel spinning, and more!

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Arts

Engagement

Shabbat Across PAS SHABBAT RITUAL ITEMS: A CONVERSATION WITH JUDAICA COLLECTOR AND GALLERIST AVI GIRSHENGORN

Thu / Dec 8 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street

See page 5 for more details.

Tikkun Olam

House of Learning

BEIT MIDRASH SUNDAY SERIES

Sun / Dec 11, Mar 5 / 9:30 am–1:00 pm

See page 16 for details.

UJA@PAS

Roll Up Your Sleeves

PACK AND DELIVER FOOD WITH MET COUNCIL

Tue / Dec 13 / 2:00–3:30 pm

Mon / Jan 9, Feb 13 / 11:00 am–12:30 pm Met Council Fulfillment Center, 171 Lexington Avenue (31st and Lexington)

Men’s Club

For more Hanukkah event listings, see page 10.

New York Nosh TOUR OF THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBIT, THE JEWISH DELI

Sun / Jan 8 / 11:00 am / New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West

Jewish food and delicatessens are important to Jewish culture as well as New York culture. Explore the new exhibition The Jewish Deli at the New-York Historical Society and learn with other PAS young professionals about the history of this classic Jewish cuisine.

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NY Eats FOOD IN NEW YORK: BIGGER THAN THE PLATE

Thu / Jan 12 / 2:00 pm / Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave.

Join PAS Arts Engagement and examine the challenging nodes and networks of the city’s food systems. The show will explore the ways in which artists and designers are developing solutions to these global and local challenges.

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ART TOUR SERIES WITH NATASHA SCHLESINGER

Feb 28, Apr 28, May 16 / 11:00 am / Gallery locations to be announced REGISTER NOW

The Men’s Club inspires men of all ages to be involved in synagogue life through a variety of activities, from learning with clergy and guest speakers to social events and acts of service.

Flights for a Cause

MEN'S CLUB WHISKEY TASTING

Tue / Jan 10 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Enjoy a top-shelf whiskey tasting flight, hosted by an expert. Experience a progression of whiskey along with a description of each one as we imbibe together. Your purchase includes a whiskey tasting flight and a donation to support our food pantry.

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Together in Partnership

UJA SHABBAT

Sat / Feb 11 / During Shabbat morning services

We celebrate our long-standing relationship with UJA-Federation of NY with our annual UJA Shabbat. More details about guest speaker to come.

Pack and deliver grocery orders generated by the Met Council digital pantry system and ensure that clients receive kosher nonperishables, protein, and fresh produce delivered to them.

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Feeding Our Community AT-HOME SANDWICHMAKING FOR THE NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY

Fri / Dec 2, Jan 13, Feb 10 / 9:30–11:00 am / Drop off at 87th Street Make sandwiches monthly at home and help bring nourishment to neighbors in need. Drop them off at the synagogue in the morning and they'll be delivered to the New York Common Pantry that day.

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Women’s Network

Art, theater, cooking, holiday celebrations, and more! Whatever your interests, the Women’s Network will engage you and involve you in the community.

Bringing their Voices to Light

WOMEN IN YIDDISH LITERATURE WITH ANITA NORICH AND RABBI COSGROVE

Tue / Dec 6 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

See page 15 for details.

Inspired Recipes THE SHABBAT TABLE: COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH KIM KUSHNER

Thu / Jan 12 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

Culinary educator and best-selling cookbook author Kim Kushner will lead a cooking demonstration to bring new inspiration to your Shabbat table and will discuss her approach to creating delicious and artful dishes made from accessible, seasonal ingredients. Food and drinks will follow!

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For more information on Shabbat Across PAS, see page 4.

Wearable Art

GUIDED TOUR OF “JEWELRY STORIES” EXHIBITION

Thu / Feb 2 / 1:00 pm / Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle

Take a tour of the Museum of Arts and Design’s (MAD) 1956 inaugural exhibition, Craftsmanship in a Changing World, which highlights MAD's contributions to the field of jewelry as artistic expression.

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Youth and Teens

The Youth and Teen Department ensures that there is continuous learning for our teenage members. Keep up to date with information about all teen and youth programming on our website, through monthly emails, or contact Ariel Glueck, Director of Youth and Teen Programming. SEE

VOLUNTEER WITH US PAS FOOD PANTRY

Join PAS teens as we work together to package meals and distribute from the Food Bank for our Food Pantry Clients, an initiative to respond to food insecurity in New York City. Spanish speakers are encouraged.

Packing Wed / 4:00–5:00 pm / 87th Street, Lower Level

Distribution Fri / 4:00–5:30 pm / 87th Street, Lobby

MIDNIGHT RUN

Sat / Dec 10 / 8:00 pm–12:00 am / 87th Street

Come with us as we distribute warm clothes to New Yorkers in need.

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LEARN WITH US RABBI JUDAH NADICH HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

The PAS high school learning program will continue Wednesday evenings. We will learn from PAS clergy, educators, and guest faculty for three or four session units.

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GRADES 8 & 9

Every Wed / 7:00–8:00 pm / Teen Lounge (includes dinner)

Upcoming Modules:

Dec 7, Dec 14: Michal Abramoff, our Shlicha – Is Israel Jewish or Jew-ish? Diversity in Israel.

GRADES 10, 11 & 12

Every other Wed / 7:00–8:00 pm / Teen Lounge (includes dinner) 8th-12th graders are invited for Wednesday evening learning with clergy.

Upcoming Modules: Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 1: Rabbi Bradley Solmsen – Authority & Autonomy: Did God Make a Huge Mistake in the Garden of Eden?

PARENT / TEEN LEARNING WITH RABBI COSGROVE

Sat / Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar

4, Apr 1, May 6 / 3:30 pm / Rabbi Cosgrove's House

This monthly program brings together 8th–12th graders and their parents to explore relevant current issues and how they connect to Judaism, Jewish thought, practice, and tradition.

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TEEN BROADWAY SHOW:

FUNNY GIRL

Sun / Jan 8 / 1:30 pm / Youth Lounge

Come see Funny Girl with PAS! We're meeting at 87th Street in the Youth Lounge at 1:30 pm for lunch, and then heading to the 3:00 pm show.

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TRAVEL WITH US CIVIL RIGHTS JOURNEY

Thu–Sun / Jan 19–22 / Alabama and Georgia PAS 10th and 11th graders are invited to join us on a journey through the South, past and present, to experience the fight for Civil Rights in America. Rabbi Solmsen will join us.

IMMIGRATION JOURNEY

Thu–Sun / Feb 23–26 / Arizona Our 12th graders are invited to join us in Arizona to learn about the nuances of immigration to America. Rabbi Cosgrove will join us.

Teens

COOKIES AND COCOA

Tue / Dec 13 / 6:30 pm / Rabbi Zauzmer's Home Cozy up to bake and decorate cookies, sip hot cocoa, and get to know Rabbi Zauzmer!

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Congregational School

At the heart of the PAS Congregational School is positive and engaging Jewish education. Our goal is to inspire lifelong participation in the Jewish community for all young learners and their families.

ALEPH/FIRST GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER

Fri / Dec 2 / MM at 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:15 pm / 87th Street, Third Floor Chapel

First grade families will join as a community to celebrate our Aleph classes and enjoy Shabbat dinner together.

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CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL SHABBAT SERVICE

Sat / Dec 10 / 10:00 am–12:00 pm / 87th Street, Main Sanctuary

Come together as a CS community in joyous prayer as our students help to lead the service together with our wonderful PAS clergy. No prior registration is required.

CS FAMILY HAVDALAH FOR GRADES 5 AND 6

Sat / Dec 10 / 5:00–6:00 pm/ 87th Street, Third Floor Chapel

Havdalah is a special ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat. We will come together to smell the spices, light the many-wicked candle, and taste the wine/grape juice.

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KINDERGARTEN MILESTONE MOMENT

Wed & Thu / Jan 18 & 19 / In class at 89th Street

Kindergarten families will join their children in class for a special moment marking the end of the first semester of their Jewish learning at PAS. No prior registration is required.

SIXTH GRADE

BNEI

MITZVAH FAMILY PROGRAM

Wed / Jan 18 / 6:30– 7:30 pm / Zoom

This is the second in a series of three programs. The Zoom link and more detailed information to come.

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CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL SHABBATON PROGRAMMING

Sat / Jan 28 10:00 am / Shabbat morning programming / 87th & 89th Streets

11:15 am / Family service / 87th Street, Third Floor Chapel

12:00 pm / Shabbat luncheon / 87th Street, Third Floor Event Space

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BET/SECOND GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER

Fri / Feb 3 / MM at 5:30 pm; dinner at 6:15 pm / 87th Street, Third Floor Chapel

Second grade families will join together as a community to celebrate our Bet classes and enjoy Shabbat dinner together.

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HANUKKAH FOR K–2

Wed & Thu / Dec 7 & 15 / During Congregational School

In the days of the Maccabees, the Menorah was lit with oil. Today, families throughout the world use olive oil to light Hanukkiyot. Our youngest students will learn to make olive oil using an oil press. They will also make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukkah songs, and learn to play the dreidel game.

For more information on Shabbat Across PAS, see page 4.

CELEBRATING HANUKKAH AT THE CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL!

Throughout the week of December 12, Congregational School students will be celebrating Hanukkah with special programming and snacks to mark the Festival of Lights. There will be trivia games, making and eating edible dreidels, sufganiyot (donuts), and other hands-on projects. See page 10 for more Hanukkah listings.

HANUKKAH FOR GRADES

3–4

Mon & Thu / Dec 12 & 15 / During Congregational School

Our students will participate in a Hanukkah trivia game, craft their own Hanukkah candles, make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukkah songs, and play the dreidel game.

HANUKKAH FOR GRADES

5–6

Tue, Wed, Thu / Dec 13, 14, 15 / During Congregational School

Our oldest students will enjoy a special program with faculty member Dov Smiley about his book, Shield of the Maccabees, written with famed Jewish author, Eric Kimmel. They will also have trivia fun, make and eat edible dreidels, sing Hanukah songs, and play the dreidel game.

Penn Family Early Childhood Center

Penn Family ECC is ready to button up this winter by continuing with fun and engaging in-person learning. We invite parents to participate with their children in visits, classroom celebrations, and parent education. To keep up to date, read the weekly newsletter and check the website regularly for dates, times, and details.

Winter 5783 Highlights

DECEMBER

PARENT CONFERENCES

Mon / Dec 5

School Closed

HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS

Wed / Dec 14

• Orange / 11:30 am

• Red / 1:30 pm

• Green / 2:00 pm

HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS

Thu / Dec 15

• Purple / 12:30 pm

• Yellow / 1:30 pm

• Blue / 2:00 pm

See page 10 for more Hanukkah listings.

PARENT COFFEE

Fri / Dec 16 / 9:30 am / John

Gentile: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)

WINTER BREAK

Dec 19-Jan 2

School Closed

JANUARY RED ROOM CLASS VISIT

Tue / Jan 10 / 9:15 am

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Mon / Jan 16

School Closed

YELLOW ROOM CLASS VISIT

Tue / Jan 17 / 9:15 am

PARENT COFFEE

Fri / Jan 20 / 9:30 am / Rabbi

Bradley Solmsen: Shabbat

FEBRUARY

PURPLE ROOM CLASS VISIT

Tue / Feb 7 / 9:15 am

PARENT COFFEE

Fri / Feb 10 / 9:30 am / John Gentile: DEIA Part II

ORANGE ROOM CLASS VISIT

Tue / Feb 14 / 9:15 am

PRESIDENTS’ WEEK

Feb 20-24

School Closed

Young Family Education

Calling families with young children! Come together with others to meet, pray, and party! Find out about the latest classes and events by signing up to receive YFE emails. See you soon!

Music Making with Your Mini BOKER TOV BABY

5–9 months

Wed / 11:15 am–12:00 pm / 89th Street

BOKER TOV TODDLER 1

10–14 months

Thu / 11:15 am–12:00 pm / 89th Street

BOKER TOV TODDLER 2

15–20 months

Wed / 11:15 am–12:00 pm / 89th Street

Cost: Members/$725; General/$825

REGISTER NOW

Hanukkah oh Hanukkah HANUKKAH CONCERT WITH SHIRLALA

Sun / Dec 11 / 11:00 am / 87th Street

Shira Klein

Get in the Hanukkah spirit with a special YFE concert featuring ShirLala. Sing, dance, and nosh on some sufganiyot.

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See page 10 for more Hanukkah listings.

Pray & Sing

TOT SHABBATON

Fri / Jan 27 / 5:00 pm / Rabbi

Cosgrove and Cantor Schwartz / 87th Street

Sing, clap, and welcome Shabbat with a special music service in the sanctuary.

Family Morning Service

SHABBAT SHELANU

Sat / Dec 3, 10; Jan 21, 28; Feb 4, 11; Mar 4, 11, 18; Apr 1, 22, 29 / 10:30 am / 87th Street

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor

Reisner

A musical morning service geared for families with children ages newborn-2nd grade. Led by Cantor Reisner, your family will sing, pray, and learn together.

Shalom Shabbat HAVDALAH

Sat / Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 11 / 5:00 pm / 87th Street

Cantor Reisner

Say Shalom (goodbye) to Shabbat with your YFE friends. In addition to Havdalah, we will do a special art project.

Fun in the Sun Camp Keshet Registration Open

MON–FRI / JUN 19–AUG 11

Registration opens for summer 2023 in midDecember. Sports, art, science, swimming –Camp Keshet has it all. Grab your spot today as group size is limited.

Terrific Twos SHALOM SHTAYIM REGISTRATION OPEN

Two or four days a week / Fall 2023 / 89th Street

Watch your children explore everything from cooking to expressing themselves artistically and musically as you give them a firm foundation for growing with this innovative Jewish program.

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REGISTER NOW

Shabbaton: Shabbat in the Home HOME-HOSTED SHABBAT DINNERS

Fri / Jan 27 / 5:30 pm

Sign up to host or be hosted to celebrate Shabbat dinner in YFE families’ homes after the Tot Shabbaton service.

REGISTER NOW

REGISTER NOW

For more information on Shabbat

Across PAS, see page 4.

FOR UPDATES AND FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT PASYN.ORG