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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.

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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.

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