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

Reversal of Fortune: Divine Absence in the Book of Esther
Wednesday, February 10: 7 pm

The Book of Esther is not just a story of heroes and villains. It is a complex narrative that explores how a community of Jewish exiles must confront the perils of Diaspora life without the benefit of divine intervention. In God's absence, should the Jews rely on faith, their own ingenuity or just plain old luck to survive in a hostile world? In this class we will read the Book of Esther over four weeks with an eye towards these and other stimulating questions.

A four part series each Wednesday in February.

Please sign up by calling or emailing Rabbi Plevan at 212-874-7005 ext. 13 or rabbi@sznyc.org.

Interested but can’t make this time? Let Rabbi Plevan know, in case there is interest in an alternative or a second time offering.

Reversal of Fortune: Divine Absence in the Book of Esther
Wednesday, February 17

The Book of Esther is not just a story of heroes and villains. It is a complex narrative that explores how a community of Jewish exiles must confront the perils of Diaspora life without the benefit of divine intervention. In God's absence, should the Jews rely on faith, their own ingenuity or just plain old luck to survive in a hostile world? In this class we will read the Book of Esther over four weeks with an eye towards these and other stimulating questions.

A four part series each Wednesday in February.

Please sign up by calling or emailing Rabbi Plevan at 212-874-7005 ext. 13 or rabbi@sznyc.org.

Interested but can’t make this time? Let Rabbi Plevan know, in case there is interest in an alternative or a second time offering.