Shaare Zedek is a multi-generational, egalitarian Conservative congregation on the Upper West Side of Manhattan embracing a traditional approach to contemporary Judaism. We pride ourselves on a long and rich history of providing a warm, informal, observant community that is accessible to Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Services are led by members of the community, who infuse life at Shaare Zedek with their talents, creativity and spirit.

Coming Soon at Shaare Zedek

Kiddush honoring SZ's Children's Programming Staff
Saturday, May 17: 12:30 pm

Please join us for a special Kiddush to honor Michelle Dardashti, Director of Children’s Programming, and her wonderful staff -- Ory Rinat, Lindsay Waldman, Rachel Zygler, and Jeff Abraham -- for their service to our community! To participate in co-sponsoring the Kiddush, please contact the office.

Concert for Israel's Environment, Celebrating Israel at 60
Tuesday, May 27: 8 pm

In partnership with Hazon, Shaare Zedek is pleased to host a Concert for Israel's Environment, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. Violinist Yonah Zur and cellist Michal Korman will perform works by J.S. Bach and Israeli composers Paul Ben-Haim and Menachem Zur. Reception to follow. Concert proceeds will be used to purchase bicycles for children in Sderot and fund the Green Apprenticeship Program at Kibbutz Lotan, a training program for environmental activists. Produced by Michael Reingold.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $10 for students. To reserve tickets, call 212-644-2332 or visit www.hazon.org/concert. Additional contributions are welcome!

Kiddush Honoring Outgoing Kiddush Committee
Saturday, May 31

We are thrilled to honor the outgoing members of our Kiddush Committee for their years of outstanding service to the Shaare Zedek community. Please join us in thanking Peter Blumenstein, Elaine Botterman, Fanny Freund, and Ellen Reiss for their tremendous dedication to strengthening the bonds between members of our community by coordinating all of the food ordering, set-up, and other important logistics of our primary social time every week. To participate in co-sponsoring the Kiddush, please contact the office.

Make the Shul Bloom: Pre-Tikkun Leil Shavuot for Kids
Sunday, June 1: 6 pm

Calling all kids ages 2-14 for our second annual Pre-Tikkun Leil Shavuot! Young children will decorate the shul with flowers and bikkurim (first fruits) under the artistic direction of Lindsay Waldman; older kids will bake yummy dairy treats with esteemed chef Ory Rinat! Pizza dinner will be provided for all those who RSVP to the office by noon on Friday, May 30.

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