Summer Mah Hadash 2023 | Park Avenue Synagogue

OPEN THE DOOR TO SUMMER

Summer is here and with it comes not just the sun and the beach, but you can also take a class you always wanted, learn Hebrew, attend a concert, or visit a special exhibit at a museum with other PAS congregants. It’s also a great time to be helping others with one of our Tikkun Olam initiatives. We look forward to seeing you.

Worship

Come together for Shabbat and holidays. From Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services to holidays and weekday minyan, these are the times to read Torah, learn from our rabbis, sing along with our cantors, and pray together as a community.

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.

Shabbat Morning Warm-Up PARASHAT HASHAVUA

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

Interactive study of the morning’s Torah reading, ending in time to join the community morning service.

Every 7 days. 52 weeks a year.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE

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 / ends Jun 17 / 7:30 am / 87th Street

Join us for our lay-led early Shabbat Service – now fully egalitarian! We 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:

Jun 20 (Rosh Chodesh Tammuz)

Jul 6 (17th of Tammuz)

Jul 19 (Rosh Chodesh Av)

Jul 27 (Tisha b’Av)

Aug 17 (Rosh Chodesh Elul)

Aug 18 (Rosh Chodesh Elul)

MORNING MINYAN WILL START AT 9:00 AM ON THE FOLLOWING

DATES:

Jun 19 (Juneteenth)

Jul 4 (Independence Day)

MINCHA / MA’ARIV

Sun–Tue / 5:45 pm / Online

Wed / 5:45 pm / 87th Street (in person ends Jun 14) and Online

Thu / 5:45 pm / Online

Holidays

From welcoming Shabbat to Tisha b’Av, we are excited to celebrate and worship together.

Tisha b’Av

WED–THU / JUL 26–27

Fast starts at 8:17 pm on Jul 26 and ends at 8:51 pm on Jul 27.

We take note of the 9th of Av, this solemn day on the Jewish calendar. It is the anniversary of the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem as well as other catastrophes in Jewish history that we commemorate with study, fasting, and prayer.

WED / JUL 26 / 7:30 PM / 87TH STREET AND ONLINE

Afternoon services are followed by a study session led by Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink.

WED / JUL 26 / 8:15 PM / 87TH STREET AND ONLINE

Evening services, including the reading of Lamentations.

THU / JUL 27 / 7:00 AM / 87TH STREET AND ONLINE

Morning services, including Torah and haftarah reading. Tallit and tefillin are not worn.

THU / JUL 27 / 5:45 PM / ONLINE

Evening services, including Torah and haftarah reading. Tallit and tefillin are worn.

High Holidays 5784

Park Avenue Synagogue is preparing for the High Holidays behind the scenes. We will have in-person services and the opportunity to join on livestream for those who cannot be here. Either way, we promise a vibrant experience for all this fall.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES:

SEPTEMBER 15 / EREV ROSH HASHANAH

SEPTEMBER 16 / ROSH HASHANAH DAY

SEPTEMBER 17 / ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

SEPTEMBER 24 / KOL NIDREI

SEPTEMBER 25 / YOM KIPPUR

PLEASE CHECK THE HIGH HOLIDAYS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE LATER THIS SUMMER FOR UPDATES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON.

"Tisha b'av prayers", 1740 illumination from a mohel's notebook, image courtesy of The Jewish Theological Seminary.

Community Programs & News

PAS Music Center Presents:

Israel at 75 Concert

WED / JUN 7 / 7:00 PM / 87TH STREET AND ONLINE

Cantor Schwartz hosts an evening celebrating the rich fabric of the Israeli people and their music. This momentous event features special guests Bat Ella, Cantor Chaim Dovid Berson, Gili Yalo, and Michael Feigenbaum, and will include Cantor Davis, all accompanied by an augmented PAS Ensemble directed by David Enlow. The concert incorporates many new arrangements and an original work by the eminent Israeli-American composer Oran Eldor. A reception with Israeli-themed treats follows. REGISTER NOW

L'HITRAOT

Adult Engagement Celebrates Rabbi Shmuel Afek!

This past May, some of our adult learners had the chance to honor Rabbi Shmuel Afek, one of our longtime teachers, who is retiring after 15 years as a member of the PAS faculty. On the eve of his final class, a group of current and previous students came together to wish Rabbi Afek well as he embarks on his next journey.

He has taught scores of students over the years, as a teacher of our Melton Core program, as well as for more than 20 other courses with topics including study of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah, Judaism and Islam, a history of Hasidism, and most recently, an exploration of the thoughts and writing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Rabbi Afek’s Wednesday night classes have been a staple of our Adult Learning program for more than a decade, and he has a following of devoted students who have learned with him semester after semester. His thoughtful approach to the study of Jewish text and its application to everyday life has impacted many of our learners, and Rabbi Afek’s torah has been a gift to our school.

Todah rabbah to Rabbi Afek!

SAVE THE DATE!

Milestone Membership Anniversary at PAS!

FRI / JUN 9 / 87TH STREET

5:30 PM / PRE-SHABBAT RECEPTION

6:15 PM / KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICES

During Kabbalat Shabbat, our clergy will acknowledge members who have been with the congregation for 5, 10, 18, 36, and 54-plus years. If you are part of the Milestone Membership Anniversary group, we would like to see you at services for this moment of recognition. And don't forget to join us for a casual pre-Shabbat reception for this Milestone Membership Anniversary.

Clergy Meet and Greet

FRI / JUN 2 / 8:00 AM / 87TH STREET

Chat with new Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink and learn more about him after morning minyan. Bagels and coffee will be served.

MON / JUN 5 / 8:00 AM / 87TH STREET

Chat with new Cantorial Intern Sierra Fox after morning minyan. Hear and learn more about PAS’s newest voice. Bagels and coffee will be served.

Adult Engagement

Summer brings sunshine and days to lounge but it’s also an excellent time to learn, enjoy music, see a play, visit a museum, and gather with friends. Find what feeds your soul; we have something for everyone.

Programs and Events

Celebrate with Music

ISRAEL AT 75 CONCERT

Wed / Jun 7 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

See page 8 for more information on this exciting concert.

Pride at PAS

GAY IS A GIFT: RICHIE JACKSON ON GAY LIKE ME

Wed / Jun 14 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street and Online

Richie Jackson and Rabbi Zuckerman

Jackson and Rabbi Zuckerman reflect on the author's experiences as a gay man and his journey coming of age during a time of political and cultural turmoil. Gay Like Me is a powerful exploration of our times, raising questions about dignity, equality, and justice.

READ MORE ABOUT RICHIE JACKSON HERE

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Summer Class

THESE TRUTHS WE HOLD: JUDAISM IN AN AGE OF TRUTHINESS

Wed / Jun 21, 28, Jul 5 ,12 / 7:00–8:45 pm / Online

Rabbi Wendy Zierler

Take a deep dive into the subject of truth in Jewish tradition and contemporary Jewish and American life from a variety of perspectives (biblical, Talmudic, liturgical, literary, and comic). Explore the ways Jewish sources, both ancient and modern, treat the conflict between truth, goodness, peace, and pluralism.

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Summer on Stage PARADE ON BROADWAY

Thu / Jun 22 / 7:00 pm / Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street

This muscial stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, telling the story of Leo and Lucille Frank, a newlywed Jewish couple in Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Register by June 7.

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Ivrit ba-Kayitz SHULHAN IVRIT

Mon / Jul 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7 / 7:00 pm / Online

Want to practice your conversational Hebrew with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment? Join our Shulhan Ivrit group for weekly conversation practice over discussion of news articles, music, and more.

JOIN VIA ZOOM

Art in Context TOUR OF THE SASSOONS EXHIBITION

Thu / Jul 20 / 11:00 am / The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Avenue

Explore more than 120 works of art including paintings, manuscripts, Judaica, and more. The exhibit highlights the Sassoon family’s pioneering role in trade, art patronage and collecting, and civic engagement from the early 19th century through World War II.

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Lamentations

TISHA B’AV LEARNING AND

SERVICE

Wed / Jul 26 7:30 pm, Learning / 87th Street and Online 8:15 pm, Service / 87th Street and Online

Mark the 9th of Av, the anniversary of the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, and other catastrophes in Jewish history, with study, fasting, and prayer. The service will end with a reading of Eikhah, Lamentations.

70+ PROGRAMS

Tikkun Olam Program

AT-HOME SANDWICHMAKING FOR NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY

Do a Mitzvah

HYGIENE SUPPLY KIT PACKING FOR MET COUNCIL

Tue / Jun 13 / 11:00 am / 87th Street

Join others in our 70+ community to help pack hygiene kits to benefit clients of Met Council.

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Torah Alfresco

ROOFTOP WITH THE RABBI

Tue / Jul 11 / 5:00 pm / 87th Street

Rabbi Cosgrove

Enjoy a late afternoon gathering with friends old and new in our 70+ group on the PAS rooftop. You will enjoy noshes, drinks, and some light learning with Rabbi Cosgrove.

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Fri / Jun 9 / 9:30–11:00 am / Drop off at 87th Street

Thu / Jul 13, Aug 10 / 9:30–11:00 am / Drop off at 87th Street

Our monthly initiative to provide sandwiches for clients of the New York Common Pantry continues over the summer. Please note that our drop off takes place on Thursdays during the summer months.

REGISTER FOR JUNE

REGISTER FOR JULY REGISTER FOR AUGUST

Youth and Teens

We ensure that our youth and teen members have continuous learning opportunities. You’ll find up-to-date information about all our programming on our website, through monthly emails, or you can contact Ariel Glueck, Director of Youth and Teen Programming.

PAS Teens Gear Up for a Fellowship to Move Tikkun Olam Initiative

HANNAH RASKIN

ANDREW HERMANN

DANIELLE BESSINGER

ALEX LEICHTER

SLOANE EASTON

The Tzedek Fellowship is a new hands-on leadership training initiative in the PAS Teen Department. Teens applied to be part of the fellowship with a tikkun olam initiative they were already working on, or with an idea to start one. Teen fellows attend monthly seminars where they learn crucial leadership/management skills to help move their initiatives forward. Each seminar has action items attached to it.

Grade

10,

Riverdale Country School, Teens Combating Parkinsons

ForwardGrowing up with family members who have had Parkinson’s, I was inspired to create a project involving the next generation within the Parkinson’s community. I started Teens Combating Parkinson’s, which the Tzedek Fellowship has helped me grow through different presentations and meetings with my mentor. Hearing from other teens who have been working on projects of all different types has been so inspiring.

Grade 10, Columbia Prep, Athlete Attire for Change

My initiative enables hospitalized children around the city to make a difference by designing clothing whose profits would be put toward disease research and prevention. With the help of my mentor, Rabbi Solmsen, I have gained clarity and am excited about continuing my project in the future. I am grateful for this program for providing me with the opportunity to simultaneously do work that I love and help others.

Grade 11, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Our Unique Minds

I am working to build a website that celebrates and informs people about our unique minds, from learning differences to mental health struggles. I will display resources for those who are looking to reach out for help, as well as anonymous stories surrounding mental health struggles, framed with hope and encouragement. The Tzedek Fellowship has taught me that through community service and activism, I am capable of supporting others.

Grade 10, Horace Mann School, Calling Generations

My initiative connects PAS teens with older members of the Jewish community, with the hope of establishing meaningful intergenerational relationships. Although my project is still in its early stages, my hope is that by next school year, it will be up and running, and both teens and older adults within the Jewish community will be able to learn from each other and enjoy each other's company.

Grade 9, Horace Mann School, Women Fund Women

Women Fund Women (WFW) is a microfinance initiative that loans small amounts of money to various independent businesswomen in low-income cities in Africa. Over the past few months, I have continued to loan money, and began getting repaid on these loans, allowing me to reinvest in more women’s business endeavors. have a compact mission and vision statement, allowing me to create a clear goal of how hope WFW will continue to develop.

Congregational School

Congregational School is geared toward an engaging and positive Jewish education for our students. A strong Jewish education is what helps to inspire participation in the Jewish community for all learners and their families.

CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2023–24 IS OPEN!

Registration is ongoing throughout the summer, but class placements and friend requests are made on a first come, first served basis, so please register early. This year CS will be offering staggered start dates for our kindergarten families, and we have some very special programs planned already. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Silverman Cohavi, Director of the Congregational School, at mscohavi@pasyn.org.

REGISTER NOW

Penn Family Early Childhood Center

Step into spring with Penn Family ECC for fun and exciting in-person learning. Parents can participate with their children for visits, parent education, and classroom celebrations. It’s easy to stay up to date with our weekly newsletter. You can also check our website for dates, times, and details.

JUNE

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION GREEN ROOM

Thu / Jun 1 / 2:00 pm / 87th Street Rooftop

PENN FAMILY ECC FAMILY SHABBAT AND DINNER

Fri / Jun 2 / 5:30 pm / 87th Street

Sanctuary and Lower Level

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION BLUE ROOM

Mon / Jun 5 / 2:00 pm / 89th Street

Rooftop

END-OF-YEAR BREAKFAST AND YEARBOOK SIGNING

Thu / Jun 8 / 8:15 am / 87th Street Lower Level

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Fri / Jun 9 / All day

JULY / OFF FOR SUMMER

AUGUST

PENN FAMILY ECC TEACHER ORIENTATION BEGINS

Wed / Aug 30

Fun in the Sun CAMP KESHET REGISTRATION OPEN

Tue–Fri / Jun 20–Aug 11

Registration is open for summer 2023. From sports and art to science and swimming, Camp Keshet has it all. Group size is limited so grab your spot today.

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Young EducationFamily

Come together with other families and their young children to meet, pray, and party. Here, you’ll find out about the latest classes and events to attend for summer, what’s in store for fall, registration for summer camp, and more.

Summer Sing-Along SUMMER BOKER TOV

Wed / Jun 28–Aug 9 / 11:15 am–12:00 pm

Have fun making music together while you support your children's learning. For children 5–15 months old with a caregiver.

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Family Morning Service

SHABBAT SHELANU

Sat / Jun 10, Jul 29, Aug 12 / 10:30 am / 87th Street Rooftop

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor

Reisner

A musical morning service geared for families with children ages newborn–2nd grade. Your family will have an opportunity to sing, pray, and learn together.

Pray & Sing

KABBALAT SHABBAT AND DINNER FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Fri / Jul 14 / 5:00 pm / 87th Street, Third-Floor Chapel

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor

Reisner

Sing, clap, and welcome Shabbat.

REGISTER NOW Terrific Twos

2023–2024 SHALOM SHTAYIM REGISTRATION

OPEN

Two or four days a week / Fall 2023

Watch your kids 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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Music making with your mini FALL BOKER TOV BABY AND TODDLER

Have fun making music together while you support your children's learning this fall. Boker Tov Toddlers I (ages 10–14 months) meets on Thursdays, while Boker Tov Babies (ages 5–9 months) and Boker Tov Toddlers II (ages 15–20 months) meet on Wednesdays.

Cost:

Members/$550 General/$650

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FOR UPDATES AND FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT PASYN.ORG