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Experience

During this continuing time of public health needs, we will have some programs and worship in person and some online, connecting via Livestream, Zoom, and Facebook. Here are a list of upcoming programs, which we will update often. We look forward to staying connected and would welcome you to invite family, friends, and colleagues to join us, as well.

In order to stay connected online, you may need to use new technology. Here’s how you can join Facebook, so that you can watch our East End Temple Facebook Live content. To join a Zoom event, simply click the “Zoom Meeting Link” for that event and follow the prompts to start video and audio (and if you need help, here’s a handy PDF).

East End Temple — 75 Years Together (1948-2023)
It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to join in celebration of East End Temple’s 75th year. These many planned celebrations honor our origins, bring back memories, reinforce what we do so well, demonstrate our resilience, share where we are headed and offer something for everyone to join in and celebrate. Mark your calendars — see below or click here for a printable schedule.

March

Friday, March 31 at 4:45pm: Torah study (Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Josh about the teachings of our tradition, which speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, March 31 at 6:15pm: Simchat Shabbat service & EET Beit Cafe (Coffeehouse Talent Show) (in person and Livestream)

At long last EET’s Beit Cafe is back! Join us for an uplifting Simchat Shabbat service, followed by dinner and the best entertainment in town as our very own East End Temple members step up to the mic at our coffeehouse talent show. Come on out and support our fabulous homegrown talent!
Save the dates for more Simchat Shabbats: April 21, May 19. 
Attendance is by sign-up only; masks are encouraged; everyone must show proof of vaccination.
To sign up, click here. (Please add a comment if you will stay for dinner. Sign-up will close on Fridays at 4:00pm — walk-ins welcome depending on capacity.)

April

Saturday, April 1 at 1:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Zoom). Come catch up, eat lunch together, and discuss a different topic each week on Shabbat!

  • Zoom meeting link
  • Phone Number: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 974 8669 1467
  • Passcode: 594869

Sunday, April 2 at 3:00pm OR 4:00pm: Passover Family Program (in person)

Join us for a sweet celebration as we enjoy delicious chocolate-covered matzah, drink Four Cups of chocolate milk, dip our strawberries in chocolate syrup, and get ready for Passover!

RSVP required to school@eastendtemple.org, with number of people and which time (3:00pm OR 4:00pm) you’d like to come. Each seder session will last approx. 45 minutes. Capacity is limited, so RSVP soon!

  • If you need dairy-free options, please let us know by Friday, March 17.
  • Proof of vaccination required for everyone ages 6 months and older.

Monday, April 3 at 10:00am: Monday Morning Minyan (Zoom)
Join for this soulful and brief service

Wednesday, April 5 at 12:00pm: Business Ethics Lunch and Learn (Zoom)
Join us for a lunch time conversation with Rabbi Josh about ethical dilemmas in business and life and the ways in which Jewish tradition and ethics guide our choices.
Topic: Expropriation and Forfeiture

Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30pm: Lab/Shul Freedom Feast — Multifaith Liberation Seder (in person and online)
at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South
Freedom Feast is an interactive and embodied Multi-Faith Passover Seder led by faith leaders, artists and activists, inspired by ancient shared narratives and commitment to justice, liberation, and dignity for all. In celebration of Passover and spring, during Holy Week and the month of Ramadan,  we gather for a communal ritual feast, fused with contemplation, conversation, sacred stories, secrets and songs.

Thursday, April 6 at 5:00pm: Community Second-Night Seder (Zoom)
Our online seder will be interactive, led by Rabbi Josh, and open to all. Feel free to invite friends and family! Advance registration is required. Passover holiday information, EET’s Haggadah, and registration link will be posted soon on our Passover Seders page.

Friday, April 7 at 4:45pm: Torah study (Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Josh about the teachings of our tradition, which speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 7 at 6:15pm: Shabbat service (Zoom)
Join us as we welcome Shabbat and each other.

Saturday, April 8 at 1:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Zoom). Come catch up, eat lunch together, and discuss a different topic each week on Shabbat!

  • Zoom meeting link
  • Phone Number: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 974 8669 1467
  • Passcode: 594869

Monday, April 10 at 10:00am: Monday Morning Minyan (Zoom)
Join for this soulful and brief service

Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00pm: Lilith Seder (in person)
We look forward to praying, singing and dining with you, in person*, as we all participate in the telling of Passover story, with a focus on the women’s role in that story.  We will sing songs written by Debbie Friedman, pray with personalized prayers and feminized language from our own Haggadah and honor four women of valor. Open to all members of the Sisterhood of East End Temple, who may bring one guest over the age of 13. Note that due to limited space, guests will be put on a waiting list until April 1.
*We may consider adding a Zoom component.  Please send an email to sisterhood@eastendtemple.org if you would attend a Zoom seder and not come in person.

For more information and to sign up, please click here. Space is limited, so early sign-up is recommended.

Wednesday, April 12 at 10:00am: Passover Yizkor service (Zoom)
Join us as we remember our loved ones and celebrate the holiday.

  • Zoom meeting link
  • Phone number: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 922 3920 9946
  • Passcode: 322077

Friday, April 14 at 4:45pm: Torah study (Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Josh about the teachings of our tradition, which speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 14 at 6:15pm: Shabbat service (in person and Livestream)
Join us as we welcome Shabbat. Attendance is by sign-up only; masks are encouraged; everyone must show proof of vaccination.
To sign up, click here. (Sign-up will close on Fridays at 4:00pm — walk-ins welcome depending on capacity.)

Saturday, April 15 at 1:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Zoom). Come catch up, eat lunch together, and discuss a different topic each week on Shabbat!

Sunday, April 16 at 10:30am: Women’s Rosh Chodesh Study and Discussion (in person and Zoom)
Sarah, prophetess and first matriarch of the Jewish people is legendary for her enduring faithfulness to God and her commitment to her husband Abraham. She is also the only woman in the Torah whose name gets changed by God! Explore the life and times of our first matriarch as our Women’s Rosh Chodesh Study and Discussion gets under way this season, with some fresh perspectives on the “Sarah Story.” We’ll enjoy a potluck breakfast together, followed by shared readings and lively discussion led by Fern Stampleman, Elissa Macklin and Laurie Treuhaft.
No prior knowledge necessary! Registration required (link to come). All reading materials emailed to registrants in advance of each date. 

Sunday, April 16 at 12:00pm: Food For Families (in person)
Advance sign-up is required (https://signup.com/go/WojpaEM​​​​​​​) — registration will open two weeks in advance. All participants must be age 12 or older (ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult) and must observe COVID safety rules, including:
— wearing masks and maintaining appropriate distancing
— showing proof of vaccination
Each participant should bring five loaves of whole wheat bread and 16 pieces of fruit (preferably apples and oranges) and wear a hat to comply with Department of Health regulations. Help us feed hungry New Yorkers by donating to Food For Families through Sisterhood (https://eastendtemple.org/contribute/).

Monday, April 17 at 10:00am: Monday Morning Minyan (Zoom)
Join for this soulful and brief service

Wednesday, April 19 from 11:00am-1:00pm: Mah Jongg (in person)
Future sessions: May 17
Interested in learning to play mah jongg or finding people to play with? While we are continuing to offer lessons and play virtually (using RealMahJongg.com), we have now created a monthly in-person game, and will continue to review additional scheduling possibilities. If you are not already a Sisterhood member, please consider joining/renewing now.

  • Registration required (maximum 25 players per session)
  • ​​​​​​​Please bring a cash donation of $5 to play or $10 for a lesson, as well as a 2022 mah jongg card.
  • Coffee and tea will be available. Masks are recommended but not required.​​​

Thursday, April 20 at 6:30pm: Men’s Club meeting (in person)
All are welcome!

Friday, April 21 at 4:45pm: Torah study (Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Josh about the teachings of our tradition, which speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 21 at 5:30pm: Tot Shabbat (in person)
Celebrate Shabbat with Tkiya! We’ll sing, dance, and tell stories during this lively and engaging service designed for families with children ages 0-5.
— Everyone age 6 months and older must show proof of vaccination; masks are encouraged

Friday, April 21 at 6:15pm: EET 75th Birthday Simchat Shabbat service (in person and Livestream)
Join Cantor Shira and the 17th Street Band as we celebrate EET’s 75th birthday with song, dinner, and cake!
Save the dates for more Simchat Shabbats: May 19. 
Attendance is by sign-up only; masks are encouraged; everyone must show proof of vaccination.
To sign up, click here. (Please add a comment if you will stay for dinner. Sign-up will close on Fridays at 4:00pm — walk-ins welcome depending on capacity.)

Saturday, April 22 at 1:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Zoom). Come catch up, eat lunch together, and discuss a different topic each week on Shabbat!

  • Zoom meeting link
  • Phone Number: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 974 8669 1467
  • Passcode: 594869

Monday, April 24 at 10:00am: Monday Morning Minyan (Zoom)
Join for this soulful and brief service

Friday, April 28 at 4:45pm: Torah study (Zoom)
Learn with Rabbi Josh about the teachings of our tradition, which speaks boldly and courageously about how we should comport ourselves and support each other.

Friday, April 28 at 5:30pm: Tot Shabbat (in person)
Celebrate Shabbat with Tkiya! We’ll sing, dance, and tell stories during this lively and engaging service designed for families with children ages 0-5.
— Everyone age 6 months and older must show proof of vaccination; masks are encouraged

Friday, April 28 at 6:15pm: Sisterhood Shabbat service (in person and Livestream)
As East End Temple celebrates 75 years of providing a spiritual and connecting Reform community, the Sisterhood of East End Temple, formed at the same time the temple was founded, celebrates its rich history.  Our Sisterhood Shabbat this year brings together the women of EET who have worked tirelessly to provide inspirational, educational and fun programs and meaningful initiatives, and reviews where we have been and where we are going in prayer, song and special presentations.  Join us for a celebratory oneg with dinner and dessert, along with a retrospective of the past and our dreams for the future.

Attendance is by sign-up only; masks are encouraged; everyone must show proof of vaccination.
To sign up, click here. (Please add a comment if you will stay for dinner. Sign-up will close on Fridays at 4:00pm — walk-ins welcome depending on capacity.)

Saturday, April 29 at 1:00pm: Shabbat Schmooze (Zoom). Come catch up, eat lunch together, and discuss a different topic each week on Shabbat!

  • Zoom meeting link
  • Phone Number: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 974 8669 1467
  • Passcode: 594869