Upcoming Events

Ma’ariv & Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Featuring Jewish Journeys
Oct
31
Shabbat

Ma’ariv & Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Featuring Jewish Journeys

Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://spsnyc-org.zoom.us/j/92485489997?
Meeting ID: 924 8548 9997
Call-in Number: 646 876 9923
Email ajohnson@spsnyc.org for the password

Livestream

Stream services on the services portal (no password required).

Jewish Journeys

Come here from our SPS members about their lives and memories of Jewish life outside the United States

Oct 31 Irene and Donald Rabinovitch Dominican Republic

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Shabbat with Sunrise East 56
Nov
7

Shabbat with Sunrise East 56

Join SPS to bring in Shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th at 139 E 56th St. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday Night Service. All are welcome!

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Ma’ariv & Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Kristallnacht Observance
Nov
7
Shabbat

Ma’ariv & Kabbalat Shabbat Service - Kristallnacht Observance

Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://spsnyc-org.zoom.us/j/92485489997?
Meeting ID: 924 8548 9997
Call-in Number: 646 876 9923
Email ajohnson@spsnyc.org for the password

Livestream

Stream services on the services portal (no password required).

Kristallnacht Observance

Guest Speaker: Ernest Broad, Holocaust Survivor will share his story “Survival and Success, Escaping the Shadows of the Holocaust”

With reflections and music from Rabbi Ain and Cantor Cattan and a tribute to German Synagogues at that time

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Nov
10

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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Ragtime the Musical
Nov
11

Ragtime the Musical

Ragtime is an American story about Jewish immigrants from eastern Europe, African Americans striving for their freedom and the old guard adjusting to a growing and changing nation at the turn of the 20th Century.  This musical which won Tony awards for best score and book of a musical tells a classic story incorporating historical figures such as Harry Houdini, Booker T. Washington, Evelyn Nesbit, J.P. Morgan, and Emma Goldman.  The show features the crime of the century—and there were 94 years to go!

https://spsnyc.shulcloud.com/form/ragtimemc

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Jew York City
Nov
18

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman
Nov
18

Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman

Eleven centuries separate the two men and yet in their monumental undertakings -The Guide for the Perplexed and Moby Dick - both writers sought to answer one of the great existential questions of existence: How Free Are We? Do we human beings have agency or are we / how are we controlled by forces external to the self. In their writings, both offered propositions radically opposed to the religious thinking of their day. Both used similar literary conventions and struggled with the limitations of language. Selected passages from both books, along with sound recordings and film clips from cinematic treatments of Moby-Dick will be used.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org in advance

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Nov
21

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Kashrut Deep Dive with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein
Nov
22

Kashrut Deep Dive with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein

Have you ever wondered why some foods have a hekhsher (kosher label)? What could possibly make cheese or fish, for example, not kosher? Join rabbinic intern Eitan Bloostein on deep dive into some topics of kashrut. In three sessions, we will start by exploring the kashrut of cheese (yum!) and swordfish (controversial!).

Bring questions, curiosities, and an open mind as we learn about Jewish dietary customs together!

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Listening Room With Cantor Cattan
Nov
24

Listening Room With Cantor Cattan

Join Cantor Cattan in the listening room as we explore music together.

Nov 24 will be dedicated to European synagogue music from the 1800's and it’s influence in today’s liturgy.

March 23 will be dedicated to the Israeli chasidic festivals and their influence in our current services in America.

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Dan Senor in Conversation with Rabbi Ain
Dec
1

Dan Senor in Conversation with Rabbi Ain

Dan Senor, host of the Call Me Back podcast and author of Start-Up Nation, will join Rabbi Ain in conversation to discuss Israel, Judaism, and the issues of the day.

Patron’s Society members are invited for a dinner reception at 6:15 before the talk

This program is made possible by the generosity of Gary Kahn, in memory of his beloved father, Stanley.

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Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman
Dec
2

Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman

Eleven centuries separate the two men and yet in their monumental undertakings -The Guide for the Perplexed and Moby Dick - both writers sought to answer one of the great existential questions of existence: How Free Are We? Do we human beings have agency or are we / how are we controlled by forces external to the self. In their writings, both offered propositions radically opposed to the religious thinking of their day. Both used similar literary conventions and struggled with the limitations of language. Selected passages from both books, along with sound recordings and film clips from cinematic treatments of Moby-Dick will be used.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org in advance

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Dec
5

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Dec
8

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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Jew York City
Dec
9

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman
Dec
9

Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman

Eleven centuries separate the two men and yet in their monumental undertakings -The Guide for the Perplexed and Moby Dick - both writers sought to answer one of the great existential questions of existence: How Free Are We? Do we human beings have agency or are we / how are we controlled by forces external to the self. In their writings, both offered propositions radically opposed to the religious thinking of their day. Both used similar literary conventions and struggled with the limitations of language. Selected passages from both books, along with sound recordings and film clips from cinematic treatments of Moby-Dick will be used.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org in advance

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Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman
Dec
16

Moby Dick and Maimonides with Rabbi David Whiman

Eleven centuries separate the two men and yet in their monumental undertakings -The Guide for the Perplexed and Moby Dick - both writers sought to answer one of the great existential questions of existence: How Free Are We? Do we human beings have agency or are we / how are we controlled by forces external to the self. In their writings, both offered propositions radically opposed to the religious thinking of their day. Both used similar literary conventions and struggled with the limitations of language. Selected passages from both books, along with sound recordings and film clips from cinematic treatments of Moby-Dick will be used.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org in advance

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Shabbat with Sunrise East 56
Dec
19

Shabbat with Sunrise East 56

Join SPS to bring in Shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th at 139 E 56th St. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday Night Service. All are welcome!

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Jan
5

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Jan
9

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Kashrut Deep Dive with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein
Jan
10

Kashrut Deep Dive with Rabbinic Intern Eitan Bloostein

Have you ever wondered why some foods have a hekhsher (kosher label)? What could possibly make cheese or fish, for example, not kosher? Join rabbinic intern Eitan Bloostein on deep dive into some topics of kashrut. In three sessions, we will start by exploring the kashrut of cheese (yum!) and swordfish (controversial!).

Bring questions, curiosities, and an open mind as we learn about Jewish dietary customs together!

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Jew York City
Jan
13

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Shabbat with Sunrise East 56
Jan
16

Shabbat with Sunrise East 56

Join SPS to bring in Shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th at 139 E 56th St. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday Night Service. All are welcome!

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Brian Kelly - The Points Guy
Jan
28

Brian Kelly - The Points Guy

Get ready to optimize your travels!

Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy joins us with secrets and tips from his bestselling book How to Win at Travel.

As we explore Jewish Journeys from across the world and with many travel opportunities with SPS for the year ahead, we look forward to learning from Brian’s expertise.

Complimentary for members, $25 for non-members; go to spsnyc.org/thepointsguy to get tickets.

To honor the memory of her late husband Jay Moore, Barbara Zinn Moore has generously underwritten this program

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Feb
2

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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Jew York City
Feb
10

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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Jewish Themes in Music
Feb
18

Jewish Themes in Music

Feb 18 at 7:00pm on Zoom

Who’s your favorite musician? Do they happen to be Jewish? In this class, we will explore famous music by Jews that have Jewish themes. We will listen to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, and more to explore how they incorporate Jewish themes into their mainstream music. Come for an evening of great music listening, and be ready to be surprised by how these artists incorporate our tradition into their lyrics!

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Feb
20

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Shabbat with Sunrise East 56
Feb
27

Shabbat with Sunrise East 56

Join SPS to bring in Shabbat with residents of Sunrise East 56th at 139 E 56th St. We will sing songs, pray, and share with one another in this abbreviated Friday Night Service. All are welcome!

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What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain
Mar
9

What is liberal Zionism? With Rabbi Ain

In this course, Hartman scholars explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, responding to the dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism in a post-October 7 reality.

Together, we’ll explore frameworks for holding moral complexity and for thinking about Israel in a time of war.

Each class will include a selection of podcast interview between Tal Becker and a Hartman faculty member, Jewish sources, and meaningful conversation facilitated by Rabbi Ain.

Please rsvp to acreditor@spsnyc.org to enroll in the course.

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SPS Welcomes Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz
Mar
11

SPS Welcomes Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz

The Chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary

Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz reflects on Conservative Judaism, 40 years of women in the rabbinate, and the Jewish future, in conversation with Rabbi Ain.

A groundbreaking scholar of American Jewish history, and a visionary institutional leader, Dr. Schwartz is the first woman elected as the chancellor in the history of the seminary.

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Mar
13

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Listening Room With Cantor Cattan
Mar
23

Listening Room With Cantor Cattan

Join Cantor Cattan in the listening room as we explore music together.

Nov 24 will be dedicated to European synagogue music from the 1800's and it’s influence in today’s liturgy.

March 23 will be dedicated to the Israeli chasidic festivals and their influence in our current services in America.

View Event →
Kabaltot Shabbat
Apr
17

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Jew York City
Apr
28

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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How to Write a Dvar Torah with Rabbi Ain
Apr
29

How to Write a Dvar Torah with Rabbi Ain

Rabbi Ain will teach one session, an interactive class designed to help you craft a meaningful d’var Torah. Whether you are preparing to share words of Torah as a service, life-cycle event, or simply want to deepen your own learning, this session will guide you trough the process of studying the text, drawing out themes, and connecting them to our lives today. No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and a love of learning

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Kabaltot Shabbat
May
1

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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Jew York City
May
19

Jew York City

Visit and learn from different Jewish organizations around the city and from their leaders! Jew York City exposes teens to, and develops leadership skills, learning first-hand about the opportunities and obstacles of leadership. These are lifelong skills that are transferable to life at SPS, in college, and beyond! Organizations such as: NYU Hillel, Yiddish Folksbiene, UWS Mikvah, LES Food Tour, FDNY Jewish Brotherhood, and more!

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#SPSTalks (in-person only)
Oct
29

#SPSTalks (in-person only)

Around the dining room table: How to have conversations with family and friends who might see things differently than you.

Join us for #SPS Talks, an in-person facilitated conversation about issues of the day. Materials such as articles, videos and podcasts will be sent in advance of those who register.

The first #SPSTalks will take place in advance of the NYC elections as we consider what it means to be a part of the democratic process and how Judaism both informs and benefits from democracy. People will have the chance to thoughtfully and respectfully engage in a facilitated dialogue led by Rabbi Charlie Savenor, the Executive Director of Civic Spirit, as we have a conversation about civic engagment and our role in it during these challenging days.

Please RSVP to Jeremy Reiss jeremy_reiss@msm.com in order to receive materials such as articles, videos, and podcasts in advance

The next #SPSTalks will be May 6, 2026

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Oct
29

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Kabaltot Shabbat
Oct
24

Kabaltot Shabbat

Join us as we welcome Shabbat together with our youngest community members (6 and under) and their families. We celebrate Shabbat with music by Cantor Cattan, singing, dancing, challah and grape juice. We will then enjoy a buffet style light dinner together.

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613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave
Oct
22

613 Mitzvot with Rabbi Dave

We may have heard that there are 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) in the Jewish tradition, but have you ever stopped to count them? That's a lot of mitzvot. Join Rabbi Dave Wednesdays beginning September 10 at noon to explore Maimonides' listing of the 613 commandments. How many are we still keeping? Which ones are no longer available to us to perform? We will answer these questions and all of yours when we gather to study. 

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Israeli Comedian Yohay Sponder
Oct
21

Israeli Comedian Yohay Sponder

Sutton Place Synagogue is proud to host Israeli Comedian, host of Funny Mondays, and Social Media Sensation - Yohay Sponder.

Tuesday, October 21 at Sutton Place Synagogue (225 East 51st Street)

Doors: 6:15 PM | Show: 7 PM 

SOLD OUT

Thank you to sponsors JNF New York and New York Board of Rabbis. To inquire about sponsorship possibilities please contact rabbidave@spsnyc.org.

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