Winter Mah Hadash 2023-24 | Park Avenue Synagogue by pasyn

MAH HADASH ‫מה ח דש‬

All That’s New For Winter 2023-24 at PAS DECEMBER 2023 – JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2024 K I S L E V – T E V E T – S H E V A T – A D A R I / ‫כ סלו –ט בת – ש בט–א ד ר א‬

Hanukkah 5784

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bring Them Home.................................................................................... 4

ark Avenue Synagogue welcomes the winter season with the excitement that comes as snowflakes arrive and the air turns crisp. Hanukkah brings a special kind of joy, and we invite you to join us at numerous gatherings and activities to celebrate the Festival of Lights, which begins on December 7.

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educational and social offerings as well as topical workshops led by our new social worker on staff. Throughout our programming, we pray for our friends and family in Israel as they continue to grapple with the horrific situation following the October 7 attack by Hamas.

Whatever you’re looking for, PAS has something you can enjoy this winter. So come in from the cold and let the warmth In addition, please look at our innovative array of programs, workshops, and classes of the PAS community embrace you! for all ages. We have a wide variety of

Hanukkah 5784.................................................................................... 10 Our Community....................................................................................... 12 Membership.......................................................................................... 12 Gala 2024............................................................................................... 13 Kol Nidrei Appeal 5784...................................................................... 13 Adult Engagement..................................................................................14 Programs & Events..............................................................................16

‫מ ה חדש‬

MAH HADASH

All That’s New For Winter 2023–24 at PAS DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY K I S L E V – T E V E T – S H E VAT – A D A R I

‫כ סלו–טבת–שבט–אדר א‬

Classes....................................................................................................19 Drop-in Classes................................................................................... 20 Our Communities................................................................................ 22 Social Work........................................................................................... 23 Youth and Teens..................................................................................... 24 Congregational School.......................................................................... 28 Penn Family Early Education Center................................................. 30 Young Family Education....................................................................... 32

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

@PARKAVENUESYN

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

Each week, Park Avenue Synagogue dedicates the mitzvah of Hadlakat Nerot Shabbat, lighting Shabbat candles, to an individual held in captivity in Gaza. To learn more:

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

WORSHIP

Welcome Shabbat

KABBALAT SHABBAT Fri / 6:15 pm / 87th Street and Online Recharge with a musical, lively, family-friendly service.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Sat / 9:45 am / 87th Street and Online An uplifting service with Torah reading, a sermon, and often with celebration of B’nei Mitzvah, baby namings, and Aufrufs.

HASHKAMAH MINYAN Sat / Weekly* / 7:30 am / 87th Street During our lay-led early Shabbat service, we will gather as committed daveners to celebrate Shabbat, connect with tradition, and feel the joy of in-person community. *Check website for schedule.

DAILY MINYAN

MONTHLY

Sun / 9:00 am and 5:45 pm/Online Mon–Fri / 7:15 am / 87th Street and Online Mon–Thu / 5:45 pm / 87th Street and Online Prayer is needed more than ever, so help make a minyan. Join us in person at 87th Street on Monday through Friday for reflection and to help ensure that mourners may say Kaddish.

SHABBAT B’YACHAD Sat / Dec 2, Feb 10 / 9:45 am / 87th Street If you would like to get involved, learn about, or volunteer for Shabbat B’Yachad, contact Cantor Reisner.

M O R N I N G M I N YA N W I L L S T A R T AT 9 : 0 0 A M O N T H E F O L LO W I N G D AY S :

Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 15, Feb 19 N O T E : Through March 9, we do not say a full Minha service. After a psalm and Kaddish, we say the Ma’ariv service. On December 24 and December 31, there is a Minha service at 12:30 pm online only. There is no 5:45 pm service those days.

PARASHAT HASHAVUA Sat / Weekly* / 9:00 am / 87th Street and Online Study the week’s Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle. *Check website for schedule.

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

WORSHIP

SHABBAT: EVERY 7 DAYS. 52 WEEKS A YEAR.

WORSHIP / SHABBAT

Fri / Feb 2 / 5:45 pm / 87th St Third-Floor Chapel

Fri-Sat / Jan 26-27

Fri / Dec 8 / 6:15 pm / Main Sanctuary 87th St Fri / Dec 8 / 7:15 pm / Shabbat Dinner in the LL at 87th St Students’ accomplishments will be highlighted throughout the evening. REGISTER

YFE Tot Shabbaton

PRAY & SING Fri / Jan 26/ 5:00 pm / Sanctuary Rabbi Cosgrove and Cantor Schwartz Sing, clap, and welcome Shabbat with a music service for babies and toddlers with caregivers. Shabbaton: Shabbat in the Home

HOME-HOSTED SHABBAT DINNER Sign up to host or be hosted at a Shabbat dinner in YFE families’ homes after the Tot Shabbaton service.

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

Fri / Dec 15, Feb 9, March 1 / 5:00 pm service followed by 5:30 pm dinner

YFE

Fri / Jan 26 / 5:30 pm

Shabbaton

KABBALAT SHABBAT AND DINNER

FOURTH-GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER

CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL SHABBAT AND HANUKKAH DINNER

Welcome Shabbat with a musical family service followed by a kidfriendly dinner. Newborn-2nd Grade

SHABBAT SHELANU Sat / Dec 2, 9, 16; Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10; Mar 2, 9, 16; Apr 6, 13, 27; May 4, 11 / 10:30 am

Fri / Feb 2 / 6:15 pm / Services Main Sanctuary Fri / Feb 2 / 7:15 pm / Family Shabbat Dinner Fourth-grade families will celebrate their children’s Jewish learning, followed by services and dinner.

NEXTDOR SHABBAT DINNER

A musical morning service geared for families with children ages newborn-2nd grade.

Fri / Feb 23 / 7:30 pm / 87th Street

HAVDALAH Sat / Jan 20, Feb 24 / 5:00 pm

This year’s Shabbaton will focus on the situation in Israel. Featuring guest scholar Matti Friedman, a Canadian-Israeli journalist and author, the Shabbaton will include a community Shabbat dinner, programs throughout the weekend, and a musical community Havdalah. Stay tuned for details and registration.

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor Reisner

YFE

LEIMAN MAISEL FAMILY SHABBATON

Join NextDor (PAS 20s and 30s) for a festive Shabbat dinner. Schmooze with Rabbi Shayna Zauzmer, see old friends, and make new ones. REGISTER

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

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

WORSHIP

HOLIDAYS

WORSHIP / HOLIDAYS

Hanukkah Thu–Fri / Dec 7–15 BUILD THE WORLD’S TALLEST HANUKKAH MENORAH! Sat / Dec 2 / 4:30 pm / 87th St Third Floor Build the world’s tallest Hanukkah Menorah out of LEGOs, with the help of Building Blocks Workshops. Havdalah will follow. REGISTER

COMMUNAL HANUKKAH CANDLELIGHTING Thu / Dec 7 / 6:00 pm / 87th Street Lobby Kick off the eight days of Hanukkah with a festive communal candle-lighting, immediately following evening services. Sufganiyot ( jelly doughnuts) will be served.

70+ LUNCH TOGETHER

Fri / Dec 8 / 6:15 pm / Main Sanctuary 87th St

Mon / Dec 11 / 1:00 pm / 87th Street

Fri / Dec 8 / 7:15 pm / Shabbat Dinner in the LL at 87th St

Gather with friends old and new for lunch, light learning, and schmoozing as we celebrate Hanukkah.

Students’ accomplishments will be highlighted throughout the evening.

CELEBRATE WITH LIGHT

HANUKKAH HAVDALAH MOVIE NIGHT Sat / Dec 9 / 6:00 pm / 87th Street   Leave your kids with us and have some fun! We’ll start the evening with Havdalah and Hanukkah, follow it up with dinner, and watch “A Rugrats Hanukkah.” Some of our teens will be helping out and hanging out. Open to 3rd-5th graders; please email Mackenzie at mhaun@pasyn.org before registering if you’d like to include younger siblings.

PAS Music Center Presents:

AM YISRAEL CHAI: A HANUKKAH CONCERT Tue / Dec 12 / 7:00 pm / 87th St In these dark times, let us rekindle the eternal flames within ourselves and our community as we sing songs of light and hope. The concert will feature PAS Cantors, ensemble, and special guests, with a reception to follow. REGISTER

$10 per child REGISTER

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

HANUKKAH CONCERT WITH SHIRA KOBREN NextDor

Gather and Celebrate

CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL SHABBAT AND HANUKKAH DINNER

Sun / Dec 10 / 10:30 am / / 87th Street Sanctuary

NextDor Hanukkah Party with Central Synagogue 20s and 30s

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

Thu / Dec 7 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street

PAULINE’S HANUKKAH PARTY Wed / Dec 13 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street We’ll be taking over the fourth floor for latkes, hot cocoa, dinner, games, and prizes. REGISTER

Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights, with your friends in the NextDor and Central Synagogue communities. There will be candle lighting, fill-your-own donuts, latkes, and dreidel spinning. REGISTER

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DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

OUR COMMUNITY

OUR COMMUNITY New-Member Event FRI / DEC 8 / 5:00 PM / 87TH STREET New members who recently joined are invited to a special meetand-mingle event on December 8. Drinks and light bites will be served, and programming will begin at 5:30 pm. After the reception, we invite you to attend Kabbalat Shabbat services at 6:15 pm in the main Sanctuary. Unable to join us? We hope to see you at future events. In the meantime, we’d like to invite you to attend morning and evening Minyan, Shabbat services, or any of our adult education classes and programming.

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

Gala 2024

Park Avenue Synagogue Gala 2024: Save the Date   THU / MAY 16 / GUASTAVINO'S This year’s Gala, which honors Natalie Barth, President of the Board from 2018 to 2022, is at Guastavino’s, 409 E. 59th Street. For more information, please contact development@pasyn.org.

Kol Nidrei Appeal 5784 Our annual Kol Nidrei Appeal allows us to continue our innovative programs and meaningful worship experiences. We want to thank you for making it a priority. Your generosity will allow us to remain an inclusive community at the forefront of Judaism.     If you have made your gift, thank you! If you would like to donate, visit our Giving page.

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

ADULT ENGAGEMENT

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

ADULT ENGAGEMENT / PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Speaking Up Against Hate

FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM AND ANTI-ZIONISM ON CAMPUS

ADULT ENGAGEMENT / PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Gather and Celebrate

70+ LUNCH TOGETHER

LEIMAN MAISEL FAMILY SHABBATON

Tue / Dec 5 / 12:00 pm / Online

Mon / Dec 11 / 1:00 pm / 87th Street

Fri-Sat / Jan 26-27

Rabbis Ron Fish and Neil Zuckerman

Gather with friends old and new for lunch, light learning, and schmoozing as we celebrate Hanukkah.

On campus and on social media, Jewish college students increasingly are being subjected to antisemitism and marginalization, ever more so now because of the war in Israel. Rabbi Ron Fish, Anti-Defamation League Northeast Division Director of Antisemitism Advocacy and Education, tells us how ADL works proactively to address the rise in antisemitic activity and to help students feel safe on campus.

JEWISH DISABILITY AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, AND INCLUSION MONTH (JDAIM) Every February we host guest speakers and hold educational programs to learn about inclusion topics, raise awareness of disabilities and how we can be a more inclusive community, and celebrate our differences. Stay tuned for details.

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

ADULT ENGAGEMENT / PROGRAMS & EVENTS

ADULT ENGAGEMENT

Spring Classes Our Adult Engagement program is a place for scholars, seekers, and questioners. From exploring the deeper meaning of our Jewish texts to learning about contemporary Jewish life, find fellow learners and discover something new. Registration for spring classes opens soon.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

ANTISEMITISM, ZIONISM, AND ANTIZIONISM

JUDAISM AND DEMOCRACY: QUESTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

Wed / Begins Feb 28 / 7:00 pm

Thu / Begins Feb 29 / 9:30 am / Online

Dr. David Kaufman

Rabbi Charles Savenor

Explore the overlaps and connections between Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism and gain a better understanding of the American Jewish relationship to Israel through history to today.

Timeless values such as the pursuit of justice, majority rule, and respect for human dignity show how Judaism and American democracy complement one another. Do these values stem from the original sources’ intent or a wandering people’s effort to belong to the “New World”?

THE BOOK OF JUDGES Thu / Begins Feb 29 / 9:30 am / 87th Street and Online Dr. Ed Silver Explore the key themes of the Book of Judges, chronicling the time between the conquest of the land of Israel and the age of kings, when biblical judges served as leaders of the Israelites.

Live from Israel

MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE

INSIGHTS FROM ISRAEL: ISRAEL AT WAR

Thu / Begins Feb 29 / 9:30 am / 87th Street

Thu / Feb 15 / 12:30 pm / Online

Rabbi Lori Koffman

Rabbis Michael Graetz and Tzvi Graetz, and Michal Abramoff

Study the fundamental, challenging question: “What is the overarching purpose of living Jewishly?” Discuss the responsibilities, pressures, and misconceptions that come with being called “The Chosen People.”

Join us for a discussion that unpacks the latest events in Israel. REGISTER

Visit pasyn.org/program/adult-engagement for updates and further information on all our programming.

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

ADULT ENGAGEMENT

ADULT ENGAGEMENT / DROP-IN CLASSES

Drop-in Classes MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Get Creative

Morning Study

Commentary for Daily Life

Conversational Hebrew

The Great Debates

Torah for the Soul

INSPIRATION AND EXPRESSION THROUGH JEWISH ART

STUDY WITH RABBI COSGROVE

THE HALACHA OF PERSONAL GROWTH

SHULHAN IVRIT

TALMUD STUDY

PARASHAT HASHAVUA

Thu / Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 22 / 7:00 pm / Online

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

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

Want to practice your conversational Hebrew with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment? Our monthly group discusses news articles, music, and more.

Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink

PAS Clergy

Study passages of the Talmud to explore the world of the rabbis and their methodology, agreements, and disagreements. Discover how their thinking shapes us today.

Study the weekly Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle.

Mon / Dec 11, Jan 29, Feb 12 / 7:00 pm / 89th Street Ellen Alt This art workshop uses Judaic sources and Jewish artists as inspiration. Each session will start with a different topic, followed by exploring ideas and creating artwork. REGISTER

People of the Book

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Mon / Dec 4, Jan 22 / 8:00 pm / Online Read challenging works of literature and join in stimulating discussion of characters, themes, and behaviors. Come once, twice, or every time.

Tue / Weekly / 8:00 am / 87th Street and Online Start your day with stimulating study and discussion.

Wed / Weekly / 9:30 am / Online

For session updates and reminders, email Patricia Ezewoko at pezewoko@pasyn.org.

This study of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah is focused on personal growth, change, forgiveness, and becoming our best selves.

Rabbi Shayna Zauzmer

ZOOM

Ideas of the Moment

CONTEMPORARY JEWISH THOUGHT

ZOOM

Tue / Weekly / 12:00 pm / Online Rabbi Neil Zuckerman Learn about and debate contemporary issues in Jewish life through books, essays, and articles. Sign up for session updates and reminders. ZOOM

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

ADULT ENGAGEMENT

Our Communities Engage with PAS from your own perspective. Join our Arms and Committees and make friends who share your interests.

ADULT ENGAGEMENT

70+

NEXTDOR (20s & 30s)

UJA@PAS

Visit the 70+ page for the latest.

Visit the NextDor page for the latest.

Visit the UJA@PAS page for the latest.

Gather and Celebrate

Celebrate with Light NEXTDOR HANUKKAH PARTY WITH CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 20s AND 30s

Stronger Together

70+ LUNCH TOGETHER

Mon / Dec 11 / 1:00 pm / 87th Street Gather with friends old and new for lunch, light learning, and schmoozing as we celebrate Hanukkah. REGISTER

Thu / Dec 7 / 7:00 pm / 87th Street Celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights, with your friends in the NextDor and Central Synagogue communities. There will be candle lighting, fill-your-own donuts, latkes, and dreidel spinning. REGISTER

ARTS ENGAGEMENT Visit the Arts Engagement page for the latest.

Shabbat Shalom

HANUKKAH COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

Fri / Feb 23 / 7:30 pm / 87th Street

Dec 1-7 / 87th and 89th Streets

Join NextDor (PAS 20s and 30s) for a festive Shabbat dinner. Schmooze with Rabbi Shayna Zauzmer, see old friends, and make new ones.

NEXTDOR SHABBAT DINNER

This Hanukkah we will come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights with a light-up mural project, which will be displayed both at 87th and 89th streets, visible both indoors and from the street.

UJA SHABBAT

Sat / Feb 3 / During Shabbat Morning Services As part of our annual tradition celebrating the relationship with UJA, hear from a guest speaker on Shabbat morning. Giving Back to Our Community MLK DAY OF SERVICE

Mon / Jan 15 / Various Locations Join fellow New Yorkers to give back to our community through volunteer projects across the city on MLK Day. Stay tuned for more details.

WOMEN’S NETWORK

SOCIAL WORK

Putting the Shul in Social

"CHATTY LOBBY": SHUL SCHMOOZE Thu / Weekly / 5:00 pm / 87th Street A purely social hour, so stop by for a cup of coffee, a chat, see old friends and meet new ones. Stay for minyan. Email Suzanne Redlich at sredlich@pasyn.org with questions.

PLANNING FOR ELDER YEARS: QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS Mon / Jan 8 / 1:00 pm / 87th Street Suzanne Redlich Whether you’re navigating your elder years, planning for the future, or caring for an older adult, this new series covers a range of topics from a social work lens. We’ll discuss Medicare and Medicaid, planning for home care, and tips for systems of support. REGISTER

Visit the Women's Network page for the latest. Jewish Fashion GABY AGHION AND THE HOUSE OF CHLOÉ

Fri / Dec 8 / 10:00 am / The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave Explore the 70-year history behind the fashion house of Chloé and founder Gaby Aghion, whose visionary work altered the global fashion industry by liberating women’s bodies from restrictive attitudes and styles and pioneered the emergence of luxury ready-to-wear. REGISTER

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

YOUTH AND TEENS

TEENS

MIDNIGHT RUN Sat / Dec 2 / 8:00 pm / 87th Street Join us for Social Action/Tikkun Olam as we pack and deliver winter clothes to unhoused individuals in the city. We will be collecting donations starting on Mitzvah Day until our Midnight Run. Feel free to drop off items, or buy from our Amazon wish list. We will begin the night at PAS, have dinner, sort donated items, and then go into the community. REGISTER

TEENS COMBATTING ANTISEMITISM Sun / Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 10 / 3:30 pm / 87th Street Join the TCAS task force to learn more about historical and current antisemitism and how it perpetuates throughout New York City and across the world. We will discuss recent antisemitic hate crimes and make plans to address them. REGISTER

DAYS FOR GIRLS PACKING

SENIOR SUNDAYS

Fri / Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8 / 4:15 pm / 87th Street

Sun / Dec 10, Jan 21, Feb 25 / 5:00 pm / 87th Street

Join fellow teens in packing items for Days for Girls menstrual kits, which will be distributed locally and internationally.

These sessions allow 12th graders to take a break from the stress of being a senior and connect with others in the same boat without the competition of school communities. We will talk about how to stay calm and how to make the most of your last year of high school. Activities and reflections will be led by Ariel, who was once a high school senior.

TEEN PARENT LEARNING WITH RABBI COSGROVE Sat / Dec 9, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2 / 3:30 pm / Rabbi Cosgrove’s home A longstanding PAS tradition, post-B’nei Mitzvah teens and their parents and caregivers meet Rabbi Cosgrove for Shabbat Torah study, schmoozing, and fun. REGISTER

TEEN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PROGRAM Sun / Dec 10, Jan 21, Feb 25 / 3:30 pm / 87th Street Join the Teen Leadership Council for programs led by teens for teens. REGISTER

Save a life

FREE NARCAN TRAINING OFFERED BY SELAH Mon / Dec 11 / 6:15pm (immediately following minyan) / 87th Street We are partnering with Selah who is organizing a spin on the mitzvah of pirsumei nisa to offer a Narcan training. Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. The training will last an hour, open to ages 13+. REGISTER

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

YOUTH AND TEENS

PAULINE’S HANUKKAH PARTY

YOUTH

FAMILIES: CHALLAH WORKSHOP

Wed / Dec 13 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street

HANUKKAH HAVDALAH MOVIE NIGHT

We’ll be taking over the fourth floor for latkes, hot cocoa, dinner, games, and prizes.

Sat / Dec 9 / 6:00 pm / 87th Street

Thurs / Jan 11 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street / For 3rd- to 5th-grade families

GRADES 8–12 SKI TRIP Sat – Sun / Jan 27 – 28 Ski with your friends, new and old. Or just hang out and drink cocoa in the lodge.

MONTHLY(ISH) MOVIE MONDAY Mon / Feb 12 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street

Leave your kids with us and have some fun! We’ll start the evening with Havdalah and Hanukkah, follow it up with dinner, and watch “A Rugrats Hanukkah.” Some of our teens will be helping out and hanging out. Open to 3rd-5th graders, please email Mackenzie at mhaun@ pasyn.org before registering if you’d like to include younger siblings. $10 per child

Thurs / Jan 25 / 6:30 pm / 87th Street / For 6th- and 7th-grade families Learn challah-braiding techniques and take a challah home for Shabbat. The first workshop will be geared toward 3rd- through 5th- grade families, and the second will be geared toward 6th- and 7th- grade families, but choose the date that works best. $10 per participant REGISTER

Watch movies, old and new, through a Jewish learning lens. Is the shoe scene in “Barbie” an allegory for the Garden of Eden? How did Oppenheimer’s Judaism affect his decisions? Would “Dirty Dancing” be a different movie if Baby weren’t Jewish? REGISTER

ALBANY ADVOCACY TRIP

FAMILIES: SEDER-PLATE PAINTING Sun / Feb 4 / 3:00 pm / 87th Street Paint a Seder plate, an heirloom that will last for generations, and pick it up in time for Pesach. Open to 3rd- through 7th-grade families.   $60 per family Extra charge for additional Judaica REGISTER

Sun – Mon / Mar 10 – 11 Eighth graders visit an indoor water park then head to the capitol to learn about a political issue and lobby legislators. REGISTER

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

BUILD THE WORLD’S TALLEST HANUKKAH MENORAH! Sat / Dec 2 / 4:30 pm / 87th St Third Floor Build the world’s tallest Hanukkah Menorah out of LEGOs, with the help of Building Blocks Workshops. Havdalah will follow. REGISTER

SIXTH-GRADE BOOK CLUB WITH RABBI COSGROVE Sat / Dec 2 / 3:00 pm / Rabbi Cosgrove’s home The group will discuss a chapter in the book “13” by James Howe. REGISTER

KINDERGARTEN MILESTONE MOMENT Thu / Jan 18 / 4:15 pm / 89th St Chapel Kindergarten families will celebrate learning at PASCS.

FIRST-GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER Fri / Jan 19 / 5:45 pm / 87th St Chapel Third Floor Fri / Jan 19 / 6:15 pm / Shabbat Dinner Lower-Level Ballroom 87th St First-grade families will celebrate learning at PASCS; a Shabbat dinner will follow. REGISTER

CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL SHABBAT AND HANUKKAH DINNER

SIXTH-GRADE FAMILY B’NEI MITZVAH PROGRAM

Fri / Dec 8 / 6:15 pm / Main Sanctuary 87th St

Mon / Jan 22 / 6:15 pm / 87th St Third-Floor Chapel

Fri / Dec 8 / 7:15 pm / Shabbat Dinner in the LL at 87th St

Sixth-grade families will discuss topics related to becoming B’nei Mitzvah. Dinner will be served.

Students’ accomplishments will be highlighted throughout the evening.

FOURTH-GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER Fri / Feb 2 / 5:45 pm / 87th St Third-Floor Chapel Fri / Feb 2 / 6:15 pm / Services Main Sanctuary Fri / Feb 2 / 7:15 pm / Family Shabbat Dinner Fourth-grade families will celebrate their children’s Jewish learning, followed by services and dinner. REGISTER

CELEBRATING AND MARKING HAVDALAH Sat / Feb 10 / 6:00 pm / 87th St Third-Floor Chapel Families with children in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to mark the end of Shabbat with the special ceremony of Havdalah. There will be treats, fun activities, and games. REGISTER

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

PENN FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

2024 Calendar

PENN FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Mon/ Dec 4

Tue / Feb 13 / 9:00 am

PARENT CONFERENCES / SCHOOL CLOSED

YELLOW ROOM CLASS VISIT

Thu/ Dec 7 / 9:00 am

Mon-Fri / Feb 19-23

GREEN ROOM CLASS VISIT

PRESIDENTS’ WEEK / SCHOOL CLOSED

Wed/ Dec 13

HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS

Fri / Mar 1 / All Day

READ ACROSS AMERICA

11:30 am / Orange 12:30 pm / Yellow

Tue / Mar 5

2:00 pm / Green

PARENT CONFERENCES / SCHOOL CLOSED

Thu/ Dec 14

HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS 12:30 pm / Purple

Tue / Mar 12 / 9:00 am

PURPLE ROOM CLASS VISIT

1:30 pm / Red 2:00 pm / Blue    Mon-Fri / Dec 25-Jan 5

WINTER BREAK / SCHOOL CLOSED   Mon / Jan 15

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY / SCHOOL CLOSED    Tue / Jan 16 / 9:00 am

RED ROOM CLASS VISIT

PA R K AV E N U E S Y N A G O G U E M A H H A D A S H

DECEMBER – JANUARY – FEBRUARY

YOUNG FAMILY EDUCATION

YOUNG FAMILY EDUCATION Don’t miss the fun activities this winter and spring. Find out about the latest classes and events by signing up for YFE emails.

Music Making with Your Mini

Pray & Sing

Family Morning Service

BOKER TOV BABY AND TODDLER

TOT SHABBATON

SHABBAT SHELANU

Fri / Jan 26/ 5:00 pm / Sanctuary

Sat / Dec 2, 9, 16; Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10; Mar 2, 9, 16; Apr 6, 13, 27; May 4, 11 / 10:30 am

Make music while supporting your children’s learning. For children from 5-20 months with their caregiver. Wednesdays and Thursdays Terrific Twos

SHALOM SHTAYIM Kids explore cooking, art, and music in this innovative Jewish program. Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

HANUKKAH CONCERT WITH SHIRA KOBREN Sun / Dec 10 / 10:30 am / 87th Street Sanctuary Get in the Hanukkah spirit with a special YFE concert featuring Shira and friends. Sing, dance, and nosh on sufganiyot. REGISTER

Fun in the Sun

Rabbi Cosgrove and Cantor Schwartz Sing, clap, and welcome Shabbat with a music service for babies and toddlers with caregivers. Shabbaton: Shabbat in the Home

HOME-HOSTED SHABBAT DINNER Fri / Jan 26/ 5:30 pm Sign up to host or be hosted at a Shabbat dinner in YFE families’ homes after the Tot Shabbaton service. Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Zauzmer and Cantor Reisner A musical morning service geared for families with children ages newborn-2nd grade. Shalom Shabbat

HAVDALAH Sat / Jan 20, Feb 24 / 5:00 pm Cantor Reisner Say Shalom (goodbye) to Shabbat with your YFE friends. In addition to Havdalah, we will do a special art project.

KABBALAT SHABBAT AND DINNER Fri / Dec 15, Feb 9, March 1 / 5:00 pm service followed by 5:30 pm dinner Welcome Shabbat with a musical family service followed by a kidfriendly dinner.

REGISTER FOR CAMP KESHET Monday-Friday / Jun 17-Aug 9 Sports, art, science, swimming -Camp Keshet has it all. Group size is limited. REGISTER

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