Spring Mah Hadash 2026 | Park Avenue Synagogue

ALL THAT'S NEW AT PAS

W and cookies.

elcome to spring at Park Avenue Synagogue. As the cold dissipates and New York begins to thaw, we look forward to celebrating holidays in the sanctuary, learning together in our classrooms, volunteering in the community, and getting to know each other better over challah

Ahead of the spring holidays, prepare for Passover by bringing non-perishable foods to our Hametz Cleanout Drive in March, and join us for services in April. Assemble care packages for Holocaust survivors on March 19 before marking Yom HaShoah at our commemoration program on April 13.

As you prepare for the warmer months ahead, sign your child up for Camp Keshet's summer programming or register to participate in our trips to Poland, Israel, and more.

We look forward to building community with you in the months to come. Thank you for being part of our congregational family.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Worship.................................................................................4 Community........................................................................ 10 Member Resources...........................................................12 Adult Programs................................................................ 14 Communities..................................................................20 Classes............................................................................. 22 Youth and Teens...............................................................24 Congregational School....................................................26 Penn Family Early Childhood Center..........................28

Travel with PAS YOUNG FAMILY ISRAEL TRIP Sun–Sun / Aug 16–23 / Israel

TEEN/PARENT RIDE FOR THE LIVING: POLAND AND ISRAEL TRIPS Wed–Thu / Jun 24–Jul 2 / Poland & Israel

ADULT TRIP TO POLAND Mon–Sun / Oct 26–Nov 1 / Poland

Young Family Education................................................ 30 BNEI MITZVAH FAMILY TRIP TO ISRAEL Mon–Tue / Dec 21–29 / Israel

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WORSHIP At Kabbalat Shabbat, on Shabbat and holiday mornings, and at weekday minyan, we read Torah, learn from our rabbis, sing with our cantors, comfort mourners, and pray together from wherever we are.

“Prayer is to the soul what exercise is to the body ... Prayer changes the world because it changes us, opening our eyes to the radiance of God’s world, our ears to the still small voice of God’s word.”

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

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WORSHIP

EVERY SHABBAT

DAILY MINYAN

SHABBAT B’YACHAD Sat / Mar 7, Apr 25 / 9:45 am / 87th St

KABBALAT SHABBAT

SHAHARIT

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

Sun / 9:00 am / Online

Recharge your spirit with a musical, lively, family-friendly service.

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

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Sat / 9:45 am / 87th St and Online Join us for an uplifting service with Torah reading, a sermon, and often the celebration of Bnei Mitzvah.

HASHKAMAH MINYAN Sat / 7:30 am / 87th St Our lay-led early Shabbat service is egalitarian.

We gather as committed daveners to celebrate Shabbat, connect with tradition, and feel the joy of in-person community.

MINHA/MA’ARIV

Looking to vary and enrich your Shabbat experience? This more intimate setting offers opportunities for communal participation and engagement, with a focus on liturgy and learning.

Sun / 6:00 pm / Online Mon–Thu / 6:00 pm / 87th St and Online

PRAYER FOUNDATIONS

M O R N I N G M I N YA N W I L L S T A R T A T 9 : 0 0 A M :

Sat / Mar 28, May 16 / 10:00 am / 87th St

May 25 (Memorial Day) M O R N I N G M I N YA N W I L L S T A R T A T 9 : 0 0 A M A N D W I L L B E O N L I N E O N LY O N :

June 19 (Juneteenth) A F T E R N O O N A N D E V E N I N G M I N YA N W I L L B E O N L I N E O N LY O N :

May 25 (Memorial Day) June 19 (Juneteenth)

Do you want to access more spirituality in Jewish prayer? Become more comfortable with Shabbat morning services? Understand what the prayers mean? Perhaps you have a child’s Bnei Mitzvah on the horizon and want to understand the service better for that special day? Perhaps you have come to services many times and just want to learn more about them?

In this class, we explore the world of Jewish prayer, learn its whats, hows, and whys, and pray.

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WORSHIP

Holidays From Passover to Shavuot, we celebrate, worship, and learn together..

Passover Wed–Thu / Apr 1–9

Join us for services and learning before and during Passover.

PASSOVER SEDER NIGHT TWO Thu / Apr 2 / After services / 87th St Join us for a warm and festive Passover Seder with your congregational family.

Space is limited. $225/member, $280/general, $120/child under 12 Register by Monday, March 9

YFE PARENTS SEDER WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE YOUR SEDER ENGAGING Wed / Mar 18 / 9:30 am / 87th St See page 31

PASSOVER CARE PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS Thu / Mar 19 / 6:30 pm / 87th St See page 16

PENN FAMILY ECC PASSOVER CELEBRATIONS Tue–Thu / Mar 24–26 / 87th St See page 29

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FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN Wed / Apr 1 5:16 am / Fast starts 7:15 am / Morning minyan / 87th St and Online 8:00 am / Study session for Firstborn / 87th St and Online 7:21 pm / Fast ends

To commemorate being spared

by God from the 10th plague, it is traditional for the adult firstborn of every family to fast on the day before Passover from sunrise to sunset. But because this is a custom rather than a commandment, one can get an exemption from fasting by attending a siyum, an educational event celebrating Torah study at which food is served.

WORSHIP / HOLIDAYS SERVICES FOR THE FIRST DAYS OF PASSOVER

HAMETZ TIMES Wed / Apr 1 / 10:53 am / Last time to eat hametz Wed / Apr 1 / 11:45 am / Deadline to sell hametz through PAS

Wed / Apr 1 / 6:00 pm / Festival Evening Services / Online Thu / Apr 2 / 9:45 am / Festival Morning Services / 87th St and Online Thu / Apr 2 / 6:00 pm / Festival Afternoon and Evening Services / 87th St and Online

Sell Hametz Through PAS

Wed / Apr 1 / 11:56 am / Last time to dispose of hametz Thu / Apr 9 / 8:11 pm / Passover ends; newly purchased hametz may be eaten Thu / Apr 9 / 10:00 pm / Hametz sold through PAS may be eaten

Fri / Apr 3 / 9:45 am / Festival Morning Services / 87th St and Online SERVICES FOR THE CONCLUDING DAYS OF PASSOVER

Tue / Apr 7 / 6:00 pm / Weekday Afternoon and Festival Evening Services / 87th St and Online Wed / Apr 8 / 9:45 am / Festival Morning Services / 87th St and Online

Jews are commanded to remove all hametz from their homes during Passover. But because this can be difficult or wasteful, it is common instead to sell your hametz to a non-Jew for the duration of the holiday – that way, the hametz in your pantry isn’t “yours.” PAS has arranged the sale of the community’s hametz to Paul Donahue, the executive assistant to Rabbis Zuckerman, Zauzmer, and Pink. In the past, Paul has very graciously agreed to sell back the hametz once Passover concludes.

We’ll see what happens this year!

Wed / Apr 8 / 6:00 pm / Festival Afternoon and Evening Services / 87th St and Online Thu / Apr 9 / 9:45 am / Festival Morning Services, including Yizkor / 87th St and Online Thu / Apr 9 / 6:00 pm / Festival Afternoon and Weekday Evening Services / 87th St and Online ADDITIONAL PASSOVER PROGRAMMING

YFE Passover Concert with Shira Kobren / Sun / Mar 29 / 10:30 am (see page 31) YFE Passover Shelanu / Fri / Apr 3 / 10:30 am (see page 31)

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WORSHIP / HOLIDAYS

Yom HaShoah Mon / Apr 13 Yom HaShoah Commemoration / Mon / Apr 13 / 7:00 pm (see pages 17 and 25)

Yom HaZikaron Yom Mon–Tue / Ha’atzmaut Apr 20–21 Tue–Wed / Apr 21–22 Tekes Ma'avar: From Memorial to Celebration / Tue / Apr 21 / 7:00 pm (see page 17)

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, leads directly into Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. The Tekes Ma’avar (Transition Ceremony) between these two observances honors the ultimate sacrifices made by IDF soldiers that allowed the Jewish state to be born and to survive – and thrive – to this day.

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WORSHIP / HOLIDAYS

Shavuot Thu–Sat / May 21–23

FESTIVAL EVENING SERVICES Thu / May 21 / 7:00 pm / 87th St and Online

TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT Thu / May 21 / 7:30 pm / 87th St and Online

FESTIVAL MORNING SERVICES Fri / May 22 / 9:45 am / 87th St and Online

SHABBAT AND FESTIVAL EVENING SERVICES Fri / May 22 / 6:15 pm / 87th St and Online

It is traditional to eat dairy products like cheesecake, blintzes, and bourekas on Shavuot, the holiday celebrating receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai. The Hebrew word for milk, halav, has a numerical value of 40 – the same number of days that Moses spent on Mount Sinai.

SHABBAT AND FESTIVAL MORNING SERVICES, INCLUDING YIZKOR Sat / May 23 / 9:45 am / 87th St and Online

SHAVUOT SERVICE AND ICE CREAM (YFE) Fri / May 22 / 10:30 am See page 31

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COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY

THE POWER OF C O N N ECT I O N

KESHER ­– THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Israel Day Parade

Gala 2026

SUN / MAY 31

This year’s Gala honors Rabbi Zuckerman.

Cocktails for parents with children currently enrolled in Penn Family Early Childhood Center will begin at 6:00 pm.

Join PAS as we march in the Israel Day Parade to show our connection to the land and people of Israel.

Registration coming soon

TUE / MAY 12 / 7:00 PM / ZIEGFELD BALLROOM

Tickets and sponsorships

144th Annual Congregational Meeting TUE / MAY 19 / 6:30 PM / 87TH ST Members will review the Annual Report, which includes the congregation’s activities and financial information.

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MEMBER RESOURCES

PARTNERING TOGETHER: CAREGIVING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH DEMENTIA Date and time of spring session TBA CaringKind social worker Shira Felberbaum Kedem, LMSW, MS, and social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW This 10-week psychoeducational group is for those who are caregivers for a family member who has mild cognitive impairment or various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, vascular, frontotemporal, or mixed dementias. Each session provides foundational knowledge about disease progression, adapting to changing relationships, coping with grief and loss, engaging a broader support system, grappling with legal and financial considerations, and exploring the role of spirituality. Contact Suzanne to participate.

Schedule a screening In collaboration with CaringKind

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MEMBER RESOURCES

CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP: CAREGIVING FOR A PARENT WITH DEMENTIA Mon / Mar 23, Apr 27, May 18, June 22 / 12:00 pm / 87th St and Zoom Social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW This support group is for members who are care partners for a parent with memory loss or dementia. Participation in our Partnering Together group is a prerequisite.

CAREGIVING SUPPORT GROUP: CAREGIVING FOR A SPOUSE WITH DEMENTIA Wed / Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24 / 3:00 pm / 87th St Social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW This support group is for members who are care partners for a spouse with memory loss or dementia. Participation in our Partnering Together group is a prerequisite.

SPOUSAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Thu / Mar 5, 19, Apr 16, May 7, 21, Jun 4 / 11:00 am / 87th St

TORAH FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW This bereavement group, for members who have lost a spouse, meets twice a month.

A phone interview with our social worker, Suzanne, is required. Call her at 212-369-2600 x105.

Tue / May 19 / 12:00 pm / Zoom Rabbi Tal Sessler, Ph.D., Rabbi Zuckerman, and social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW Rabbi Tal Sessler, psychotherapist and author

ESTRANGED FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP

of Torah for Mental Health: Jewish Wisdom for Psychological Growth, will offer a Jewish perspective on depression and mental health.

He’ll speak to October 7th, Torah, and the mental health challenges affecting our families and communities.

Date and time of spring session TBA

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Social worker Suzanne Redlich, LCSW Family estrangement occurs when a family member distances oneself from other family members. This sometimes results in full estrangement (often known as “going nocontact”). Other times, family members in conflict may remain on speaking terms but experience increasing feelings of confusion, alienation, or hostility. This group is appropriate for people navigating an unwanted estrangement or who are distressed by a highly conflictual family relationship. Please call Suzanne at 212-369-2600 x105 if interested.

AN EASTERN PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH WITH SIU PING NEGRIN Wed / May 6 / 1:00 pm / 87th St See page 20

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ADULT PROGRAMS PAS CELEBRATES AMERICA AT 250 In the year leading up to America’s 250th birthday, join PAS for a variety of programs across the synagogue to mark this historic moment. We’ll dive into many facets of America’s past, present, and future, and explore our place in the great American story.

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Community Shabbat Dinner with Jeffrey Rosen FRI / MAR 13 / 7:30 PM / 87TH ST Join us for a dinner filled with learning, community, and Shabbat celebration. Our guest speaker, Jeffrey Rosen, is an American legal scholar and CEO emeritus of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. His latest book, The Pursuit of Liberty, explores Hamilton and Jefferson’s clashing visions of how to balance liberty and power – a debate that continues to divide our country today. Rosen is also the host of the weekly constitutional debate podcast We the People.

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Adult Day Trip to Philadelphia SUN / APR 26 Travel back to America's founding on this day trip to Philadelphia. We’ll go on guided tours of the Museum of the American Revolution, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, and more.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Circa 1776 in Context: Jews in Colonial America THU / APR 30 / 6:30 PM / JEWISH MUSEUM Attend a discussion inspired by the Circa 1776 exhibition, which looks at Jewish life in colonial America. Jewish studies professor Laura Leibman will discuss the historic and ritual objects on view, followed by a conversation between Jewish Museum director James S. Snyder and Rabbi Cosgrove. This event is copresented by the Jewish Museum and PAS.

Creating in Freedom: Jewish Artists in America THU / MAY 7 / 6:30 PM / 87TH ST Study varied examples of Jewish-themed work by 20th century American artists. Art historian Matthew Baigell will describe how these artists pulled inspiration from both religious texts and contemporary sources.

PAS Music Center presents:

America @ 250: The Concert TUE / JUN 2 / 7:00 PM / 87TH ST AND ONLINE Featuring PAS cantors and ensemble, along with special guests.

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Tickets include museum admission. Members are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 pm for a preview of the exhibition.

Dr. Laura Leibman is the Leonard J.

Milberg ’53 Professor in American Jewish Studies at Princeton University.

James S. Snyder is the Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director at the Jewish Museum.

Left: Installation view of Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum at the Jewish Museum. Photo by Kris Graves. Courtesy the Jewish Museum.

Above: Gertrude Stein, from Ten Portraits of Jews of the Twentieth Century, Andy Warhol, 1980.

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Sanctuary Stitchers FRI / BIWEEKLY / 11:00 AM / 87TH ST Come to our newest group to knit, crochet, and quilt items for members of our community. We’ll make baby blankets, boots, and hats for our newest little members and shawls and throws for those who are ill and in need of an item made with love. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome.

Those with experience should bring their own materials; beginners are encouraged to email Rabbinic Intern Davidson Bruder so we can ensure we have enough tools and yarn on hand.

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Changing Hearts and Minds: Communication Strategies for Combatting Antisemitism TUE / MAR 10 / 12:00 PM / ONLINE In response to the drastic increase in antisemitic incidents over the last five years, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has created tools to help the Jewish community understand the roots of this hatred and how to combat it.

This interactive training provides strategies to increase awareness, build bridges, and address antisemitism within your communities and online.

David White is the associate regional director of

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Jewish Outreach at ADL.

Passover Care Package Assembly for Holocaust Survivors THU / MAR 19 / 6:30 PM / 87TH ST Assemble care packages for Holocaust survivors with the Tikkun Olam committee and The Blue Card, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to Holocaust survivors.

We will also hear remarks from a Holocaust survivor.

Register Please bring a food item to support our Hametz Cleanout Drive.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Pre-Shabbat Dialogue: The Latest from Israel FRI / MAR 20 / 5:00 PM / 87TH ST AND ONLINE Benjamin Anthony, co-founder and CEO of The MirYam Institute (an organization that specializes in policy-focused briefings on matters relating to Israel, the United States, and the relationship between the two countries), will join Rabbi Cosgrove in conversation.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration MON / APR 13 / 87TH ST AND ONLINE RECEPTION / 6:00 PM PROGRAM / 7:00 PM To mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for prayers, music, and remarks, including a dialogue between Rabbi Zuckerman and Lynne Olson, author of The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler’s AllFemale Concentration Camp.

Tekes Ma’avar: From Memorial to Celebration TUE / APR 21 / 7:00 PM / 92NY Commemorate and celebrate the State of Israel with the Upper East Side community. There will be prayers, music, and inspirational remarks.

Register The reception will be hosted by Pauline and Milt Zablow.

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Seminary Shabbat Community Dinner: Celebrating Milestone Moments FRI / APR 24 / 7:30 PM / 87TH ST Join us for our annual Shabbat celebrating the strong partnership between PAS and the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). On the 25th anniversary of their ordination at JTS, Rabbis Cosgrove and Zuckerman will speak with chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz about the ways JTS has shaped their lives and leadership.

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Stephen Sondheim: Art Isn’t Easy

Visual Vibrancy: Exhibition Opening

TUE / MAY 5 / 7:00 PM / 87TH ST AND ONLINE DANIEL OKRENT AND RABBI KOFFMAN

MON / JUN 8 / 6:30 PM / 87TH ST

Composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrated for his iconic Broadway shows, including Company, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods. Take a closer look at his complex inner world and learn about the tumult of his early life and his rise to fame.

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View the artwork created by students in the Inspiration and Expression Through Jewish Art class. This year’s theme was pirkei avot, or ethics of the fathers; students created artworks after studying texts about gratitude and leading fulfilling lives.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Trip to Poland MON–SUN / OCT 26–NOV 1 / POLAND Trace the arc of Jewish civilization in Poland – from its medieval flourishing to the devastation of the Holocaust and the vibrant renewal of today. Through exclusive access, private educational encounters, and shared Shabbat experiences, participants will engage deeply with both the past and the living present. Led

by Rabbi Zuckerman and a J² expert educator, this journey invites thoughtful exploration and collective remembrance. This trip is for adult PAS members only.

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Tempel Synagogue, Krakow

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70+ LUNCH TOGETHER

Communities

Thu / May 14 / 1:00 pm / 87th St Enjoy a buffet luncheon that includes time to see friends old and new and learning with Rabbi Zauzmer.

Register Social Spaces MARCH: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO WELLNESS AND LONGEVITY FROM AN ENDOCRINOLOGY LENS

Wed / Mar 4 / 1:00 pm / 87th St Endocrinologist Dr. Clifton Jackness details the latest research related to health and illness prevention.

Register APRIL: WRITING YOUR STORY WITH JUDITH RUSKAY RABINOR, PH.D.

Wed / Apr 15 / 1:00 pm / 87th St Join Dr. Rabinor, a clinical psychologist, author, and playwright, in this experiential workshop where we explore the power of writing through writing exercises. Those interested will have an opportunity to read their work aloud.

Please bring a notebook.

Register MAY: AN EASTERN PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH WITH SIU PING NEGRIN

Wed / May 6 / 1:00 pm / 87th St In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, PAS member Siu Ping Negrin, a Chinese medicine practitioner and Qi coach, will discuss how to use Qi (universal energy) to balance our mind, body, and emotional and spiritual energy.

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COMMUNITIES

ARTS ENGAGEMENT

TIKKUN OLAM

WOMEN'S NETWORK

CREATING IN FREEDOM: JEWISH ARTISTS IN AMERICA

PASSOVER CARE PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

MAHJONG MORNING

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VISUAL VIBRANCY: EXHIBITION OPENING

HAMETZ CLEANOUT DRIVE

See page 18

Through Mar 27 / 87th St and 89th St Throughout March, drop off non-perishable foods to benefit the New York Common Pantry.

JTS@PAS

View the list of most needed foods

SEMINARY SHABBAT COMMUNITY DINNER

A partnership between Penn Family ECC and PAS Tikkun Olam

See page 18 AT-HOME SANDWICH MAKING FOR THE NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY

NEXTDOR COMEDY NIGHT

Thu / Mar 26 / 7:00 pm / 87th St Join us for schmoozing and comedy curated by NextDor member Rachel Lander.

Join our monthly initiative to make sandwiches at home for neighbors in need. The Common Pantry also accepts used delivery tote bags (e.g., FreshDirect bags) that are clean, in good condition, and have personal information removed.

Wed / Mar 11, Apr 22 / 11:00 am / 87th St Tue / May 5 / 11:00 am / 87th St Play Mahjong with other members of the Women's Network. There will be separate tables for beginners and experienced players. No experience is necessary.

Register MATTERING WITH JENNIFER BREHENY WALLACE

Wed / Apr 29 / 6:30 pm / 87th St Hear from the author of Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose. Discuss wellbeing and the fundamental human need to feel valued.

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Fri / Mar 13 / Drop-off 9:30–11:00 am / Register SPRING SHABBAT DINNER

Fri / Apr 17 / Drop-off 9:30–11:00 am / Register

Fri / May 8 / 7:30 pm / 87th St

Fri / May 8 / Drop-off 9:30–11:00 am / Register

Celebrate Shabbat at our last NextDor event of the season. Enjoy kosher Chinese food as you spend the evening with friends.

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Thu / Jun 11 / Drop-off 9:30–11:00 am / Register

“Each person must say: ‘The entire world was created only for my sake’ (Talmud, Sanhedrin 37a). Consequently, because the world was created for my sake, I must constantly look into and consider ways of repairing the world (tikkun ha’olam), to provide what is missing in the world, and to pray on its behalf.”

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

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ADULT PROGRAMS

MONDAYS

Classes “Rabbi Tarfon and some elders were reclining in an upper chamber in the house of Nitza in Lod when this question came up: Which is greater, study or action? Rabbi Tarfon spoke up and said: Action is greater. Rabbi Akiva spoke up and said: Study is greater. The others then spoke up and said: Study is greater, because it leads to action.”

Talmud, Kiddushin 40b

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INTRODUCTION TO TORAH: STORIES OF OUR PEOPLE

INSPIRATION AND EXPRESSION THROUGH JEWISH ART

Mon / Weekly / 9:00 am / Online

Mon / Mar 9, Apr 27, May 4 / 7:00 pm / 89th St

Rabbinic Intern Davidson Bruder

Ellen Alt

Ever wonder who Abraham and Sarah really were? From Creation to Canaan and beyond, explore the stories and characters of the Torah that form the foundation of our heritage and traditions. Learn how to approach the study of Torah through various methods of inquiry such as rabbinic commentaries, Midrash, and modern scholarship.

This art workshop uses Judaic sources and Jewish artists as inspiration for launching creative expression. Each session begins with a short introduction to a topic, followed by discussion, exploration of ideas, and creation of artwork.

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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Mon / Apr 20, May 18 / 8:00 pm / Online Read works of literature and join a thoughtprovoking discussion about characters, themes, and behavior. Come once, twice, or every time.

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ADULT PROGRAMS / CLASSES

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAYS

STUDY WITH RABBI COSGROVE

SEEKING DEEPER MEANING: THE METHOD OF MIDRASH

TALMUD STUDY

Tue / Weekly / 8:00 am / 87th St and Online Join a stimulating discussion to start your day with learning from wherever you are.

Wed / Weekly / 9:30 am / Online

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Engage in an interactive study of several midrashim (rabbinic interpretations of the Torah) in English over the course of the year.

We will delve into their deeper meanings and apply their lessons to our modern lives. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.

CONTEMPORARY JEWISH THOUGHT Tue / Weekly / 12:00 pm / Online Rabbi Zuckerman

Rabbi Zauzmer

Learn about and discuss contemporary issues and current events in Jewish life with the help of books, articles, essays, and guest speakers.

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THURSDAYS SHULHAN IVRIT Thu / Apr 16, May 14 / 7:00 pm / Online Practice your conversational Hebrew in a relaxed, welcoming environment by discussing news articles, music, and more.

Fri / Weekly / 8:00 am / 87th St and Online Rabbi Pink 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.

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SATURDAYS PARASHAT HASHAVUA Sat / Weekly / 9:00 am / 87th St and Online PAS clergy Study the week’s Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle.

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YOUTH AND TEENS

FOOD PANTRY

KIDDUSH CUP

Weekly / Wed / 5:00 pm / 87th St Weekly / Fri / 4:00 pm / 87th St

Sun / Mar 8 / 1:00 pm / Kehilath Jeshurun

Join us for our longest running teen program. Pack food on Wednesdays and distribute it on Fridays. Come twice a week or once in a while to hang out with your PAS friends and make a difference. No need to register.

Join us for the first annual Kiddush Cup 3x3 basketball tournament. Represent PAS on the court or cheer from the stands as seven Manhattan synagogues battle for glory, pride, and the coveted Kiddush Cup. There will be winners and losers, baked goods and prizes – and maybe even an east side vs. west side allstar match.

GRADES 8–12 RABBI JUDAH NADICH HEBREW HIGH: JEWISH JOBS Thu / Mar 5, 12, Apr 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 / 6:30 pm / 87th St

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This program is an opportunity for high school students to explore their professional interests and curiosities. Students meet with professionals in our community, learn about their work, and engage with Jewish perspectives. From the arts and accounting to medicine, law, and business, our students get to try topics on for size before going to college – and learn a little bit of Jewish thought, too.

GRADES 8–12 RABBI JUDAH NADICH HEBREW HIGH: INSIDE ISRAEL

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TEEN ORAL HISTORY PROJECT Sun / Mar 8, Apr 19 / 1:30 pm / 87th St In this program, participants learn about the interview and podcast processes, build relationships with elders, hear about their lives, and leave with a podcast episode.

The application is now closed.

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Tue / Mar 10, 17, Apr 14 / 6:15 pm / 87th St Our newest program, led by shaliah Daniel Ohayon, is designed to connect teens to Israel through different topics, including food, culture, politics, daily life, and the IDF. Through engaging sessions with guest speakers and hands-on workshops, students will try delicious food and make decisions from the points of view of Israeli politicians and IDF soldiers – and experience Israel like never before.

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YOUTH AND TEENS

EIGHTH-GRADE PARENT GROUP Tue / Mar 10, Apr 28 / 6:30 pm / Location Varies We draw on Jewish wisdom and socialemotional learning to explore conversations and topics connected to parenting adolescents.

Rabbi Zuckerman brings his rabbinic wisdom and experience parenting teens, and Ariel Glueck brings her social work experience and expertise as a Jewish educator working with youth. These sessions are home-hosted.

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MIDDAY RUN Sun / Mar 15 / 1:00 pm / 87th St Join us for an afternoon of community service as we pack and deliver clothes to unhoused individuals across the city. We will begin at PAS, where we’ll have lunch and sort donated items before going into the community.

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TEEN/PARENT LEARNING WITH RABBI COSGROVE Sat / Apr 11, May 16 / 3:30 pm / Rabbi Cosgrove’s home Post-Bnei Mitzvah teens and their parents engage in intergenerational learning with Rabbi Cosgrove on Shabbat – always with conversation and black-and-white cookies.

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GRADES 8–12 YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION

Travel Opportunity

Mon / Apr 13 / 7:00 pm / 87th St and Online

TEEN/PARENT RIDE FOR THE LIVING: POLAND AND ISRAEL TRIPS

Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with our community. Join us for singing, prayers, and a dialogue between Rabbi Zuckerman and author Lynne Olson. Teens are invited to introduce a song or recite a poem.

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EIGHTH- AND NINTH-GRADE SUNDAY CIVICS SEMINAR: 2 JEWS, 3 OPINIONS Sun / Apr 19, May 3 / 11:00 am / 87th St Led by Rabbi Pink and Ariel Glueck, with PAS rabbis as well as guest speakers.

These seminars are designed to help students understand what it means to be a Jewish American and how to think about current events and issues through a Jewish lens. Participants will get to know other organizations that are addressing these issues and consider how volunteering positively impacts our community.

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TENTH–TWELFTH-GRADE BEREN SCHOLARS Sun / Apr 19, May 3 / 11:00 am / 87th St As Jewish teens prepare for college or university, developing a strong connection to and sophisticated understanding of Israel has never been more important. The Beren Scholars provides meaningful Israel education and engagement for teens and parents at this critical time.

Wed–Thu / Jun 24–Jul 2 / Poland & Israel Join us for our first-ever Teen/Parent Ride For The Living trip. Ride For The Living is a fourday experience in Krakow that includes a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and a 60-mile bike ride from Auschwitz-Birkenau to JCC Krakow (there are also shorter rides and walking options). In addition to the ride, we are offering an Israel trip.

Families are welcome to come to Poland, Israel, or both.

Krakow: June 24–28 Israel: June 28–July 2 Register

“I am so excited to have both of my special communities together to share in the Ride For The Living this summer.

In the past I have ridden with my children, and last year I participated in the ride with my children, my mother, my brother, and his family and 15 friends.”

Vicki Warner, member

Applications are closed, but more information may be found here.

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FOURTH-GRADE MILESTONE MOMENT AND SHABBAT DINNER Fri / Mar 6 / 5:45 pm / 87th St Families are invited to celebrate the making and receiving of a mezuzah. This will be immediately followed by Shabbat dinner at 6:15 pm.

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ISRAEL YOUTH PROGRAM Sun / Mar 8 / 3:00 pm / 87th St Join us for a fun, hands-on celebration of Israeli culture for children in grades 2–6!

Participants will rotate through engaging stations featuring Israeli dancing, food tasting, creative art projects, and letter writing to IDF soldiers. Parents are welcome to join and hear the October 7 story of shaliah Daniel Ohayon.

His talk will be separate from the children’s activities.

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FIFTH- AND SIXTH-GRADE MITZVAH FAIR Tue / Mar 10 / 5:30 pm / 87th St This fair introduces fifth- and sixth-grade families to the mitzvah project component of the Bnei Mitzvah program.

Meet representatives from organizations that offer mitzvah project opportunities.

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For inspiration, learn what PAS staff members did for their mitzvah projects:

Julie Schwartz, Adult Engagement program manager: “I volunteered for Tomchei Shabbos – an organization that puts together boxes of food for Shabbat for families in need. I also donated money to JNF in honor of family members.”

Claire Davidson Bruder, rabbinic intern: “I taught dance at an afterschool program for underprivileged kids, and I loved it so much I ended up continuing to volunteer there until I graduated high school.”

Ariel Glueck, director of Teen and Youth Programming: “I interviewed a Holocaust survivor and created a video ‘documentary’ based on the interview.”

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS ISRAEL CELEBRATION Sun / May 3 / 10:00 am / 87th St Grandparents, grandchildren, and special friends are invited to join us for an intergenerational celebration of Israel. Through creativity, music, conversation, and an Israeli snack, the morning offers a joyful opportunity to deepen bonds with Israel and each other across generations.

BNEI MITZVAH FAMILY TRIP TO ISRAEL Mon–Tue / Dec 21–29 / Israel Join Rabbis Zuckerman and Solmsen for a Bnei Mitzvah family Israel trip in December.

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CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL END OF YEAR ZIMRIYA AND SHABBAT DINNER Fri / May 15 / 6:15 pm / 87th St Join us as we celebrate the end of the academic year in the Main Sanctuary, where students will help lead Kabbalat Shabbat services from the bimah. Shabbat dinner will follow.

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BOOK FAIR & READ ACROSS AMERICA Mon / Mar 2

PARENT CONFERENCES (SCHOOL CLOSED) Tue / Mar 10

PURPLE ROOM CLASS VISIT Tue / Mar 17 / 9:00 am

INDIGO ROOM CLASS VISIT Thu / May 7 / 9:00 am

YELLOW ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY Tue / May 12 / 1:15 pm

GREEN ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY Tue / May 12 / 1:45 pm

PASSOVER CELEBRATIONS

INDIGO ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY

Tue–Thu / Mar 24–26

Wed / May 13 / 11:15 am

PASSOVER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED)

VIOLET ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY

Mon–Fri / Mar 30–Apr 10

Wed / May 13 / 12:15 pm

ORANGE ROOM CLASS VISIT

RED ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY

Tue / Apr 28 / 9:00 am

Wed / May 13 / 1:15 pm

KINDERGARTEN INFO SESSION

ORANGE ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY

Wed / Apr 29 / 6:30 pm

Thu / May 14 / 11:15 am

ALL-SCHOOL SHABBAT

PURPLE ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY

Fri / May 1 / 9:00 am

BLUE ROOM SPECIAL VISITORS’ DAY Thu / May 14 / 1:45 pm

SHAVUOT (SCHOOL CLOSED) Thu–Fri / May 21–22

MEMORIAL DAY (SCHOOL CLOSED) Mon / May 25

ECC FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER Fri / May 29 / 5:00 pm

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATIONS Tue–Thu / Jun 2–4

YEARBOOK LUNCH (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL) Wed / Jun 10

Thu / May 14 / 12:15 pm

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SHALOM SHTAYIM REGISTRATION 2 or 4 days a week / Fall 2026 Watch your kids explore everything from cooking to art and music as you give them a firm foundation for growing.

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CAMP KESHET SUMMER REGISTRATION Mon–Fri / Jun 15–Aug 14 Sports, art, science, swimming – Camp Keshet has it all. Group size is limited.

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RITUAL LAB JR AND SHABBAT SHELANU Sat / Mar 7, 14, Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 / 87th St 10:00 am: Ritual Lab 10:30 am: Shabbat Shelanu PAS cantors In Ritual Lab, families with children four and younger explore the rituals connected to Shabbat.

Shabbat Shelanu, a musical morning service, is for families with children ages newborn–2nd grade.

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PARENTS' COMEDY NIGHT WITH ARIEL ELIAS

BAGELS AND BABIES

Thu / Mar 12 / 7:00 pm / 87th St

Tue / Mar 17, Apr 21, May 12 / 12:00 pm / 89th St

Join us for light bites, cocktails, and laughter with comedian Ariel Elias while connecting with other parents of young children.

Meet other new parents and learn from various presenters about all things related to having a new baby. A bagel lunch will be served.

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HAVDALAH Sat / Mar 14, Apr 18 / 5:00 pm / 87th St PAS cantors Say Shalom (goodbye) to Shabbat with your YFE friends. In addition to Havdalah, we will do a special activity and art project.

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SEDER WORKSHOP: HOW TO MAKE YOUR SEDER ENGAGING Wed / Mar 18 / 9:30 am / 87th St Rabbi Solmsen How can your children (and everyone) be more engaged at your seder? What can you do to make your seder different than it was in the past? We’ll show you some tips ahead of Passover.

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KABBALAT SHABBAT AND DINNER Fri / Mar 20, Apr 24, May 15, Jun 12 / 87th St

Tue / Apr 14 / 7:00 pm / 87th St

5:00 pm: Service

Rabbi and Debbie Cosgrove

5:30 pm: Dinner

Enjoy drinks and light bites followed by a conversation on Jewish parenting.

Welcome Shabbat with a musical family service followed by a kidfriendly Shabbat dinner.

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SHABBAT RETREAT PASSOVER CONCERT WITH SHIRA KOBREN

Fri–Sun / May 1–3 / Skytop Lodge in the Poconos

Sun / Mar 29 / 10:30 am / 87th St

Spend Shabbat camping and enjoying nature with other families.

Get in the Passover spirit with Shira Kobren and her band. Sing, dance, and get ready for matzah.

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PASSOVER SHELANU Fri / Apr 3 / 10:30 am / 87th St PAS clergy

The seder is designed to get children to ask questions. In fact, the Four Questions in the Haggadah were originally a list of suggestions that parents might prompt their children to ask and answer. What other questions do you want your children to ask this Passover?

COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION WITH THE COSGROVES

This musical morning service is geared towards families with children ages newborn–2nd grade. Your family will have an opportunity to sing, pray, and learn about Passover together.

SHAVUOT SERVICE AND ICE CREAM Fri / May 22 / 10:30 am / 87th St Commemorate receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai at this family-friendly Shavuot service, to be followed by an ice cream party.

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YOUNG FAMILY ISRAEL TRIP REGISTRATION Sun–Sun / Aug 16–23 / Israel Rabbi Cosgrove and Jamie Diamond This trip is for families with children ages 4–10 and their siblings.

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Thank you to Rabbi Pink for providing additional editorial commentary.

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