Past Events

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those Jewish thinkers.

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every Educated Jew Must Know. Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/OZWedTalmudClass

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Jan. 6, 13, 27 & Feb. 3, 17 Maj Jongg Open Play is available from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you during any [...]

Tuesdays, 10:00 am, beginning Jan. 13 Babies welcome! Are you a mom looking for community? OZ's Stroller Squad is geared towards mothers in the UES [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Looking to build your Jewish literacy, start your Hebrew journey or simply deepen the Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Explore the weekly Torah reading through the lens of “I Believe,” by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l. Zoom [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Post-Kiddush Chaburah Learning with Josh Moriarty "The Disputation That Wasn't: Moses Mendelssohn's Defense of Judaism in the German Enlightenment" Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786) was a singular [...]

Fridays at 9:15 am Kids can enjoy open play, while adults enjoy a cup of coffee. Sip, schmooze and ease into Shabbat. Sign up on HiSawyer.

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those Jewish thinkers.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Jan. 6, 13, 27 & Feb. 3, 17 Maj Jongg Open Play is available from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you during any [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Looking to build your Jewish literacy, start your Hebrew journey or simply deepen the Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Explore the weekly Torah reading through the lens of “I Believe,” by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l. Zoom [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Part 2 of the 2025 Or Zarua Gleaning Project is almost upon us. On Erev Christmas Eli Zabar is again extending his generosity to donate [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

Come for Kabbalat Shabbat services (which begin at 5:15 pm) and stay to hear Bir'nana, OZ's a cappella group. Welcome Shabbat and celebrate the holiday [...]

Fridays at 9:00 am Kids can enjoy open play, while adults enjoy a cup of coffee. Sip, schmooze and ease into Shabbat. Sign up on HiSawyer.

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Maj Jongg Open Play is available from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you during any of these hours. Join us for an evening [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

All kids are welcome! Bring the whole family and join us for a bright and joyful Hanukkah evening! Enjoy crispy latkes and sweet sufganiyot, take [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Fridays at 9:00 am Kids can enjoy open play, while adults enjoy a cup of coffee. Sip, schmooze and ease into Shabbat. Sign up on HiSawyer.

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Celebrate OZ's Double Chai Birthday honoring our Or Zarua Presidents! The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street. 6:00 pm Private Gallery Tour 6:30 [...]

Introduce your children to Shabbat in a fun and joyful way! Tot Shabbat: Birth to 5 years old.

Fridays at 9:00 am Kids can enjoy open play, while adults enjoy a cup of coffee. Sip, schmooze and ease into Shabbat. Sign up on HiSawyer.

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am For toddlers – geared towards 18 months – 3 years old. Children must be accompanied by an [...]

Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Maj Jongg Open Play is available from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you during any of [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

The Builder’s Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West – And Why Only They Can Save It, by Melanie Phillips Discussion led by Arthur [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

Contact Elyse to RSVP. Meet at 106th Street and 5th Ave, in front of the entrance to Central Park. Join us on a guided nature [...]

For families with kids of all ages. Services at 5:15 pm, dinner to follow around 6:00 pm. The entire OZ community is invited to join [...]

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]

Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Join us for an evening of tiles, fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or you [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

Or Zarua has arranged for a private guided tour of the JTS exhibition called "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from the JTS [...]

SHABBAT ACROSS OR ZARUA RETURNS! Friday, Nov. 7, at congregant's homes Shabbat Across Or Zarua will return to honor Parashat Vayera. In the parasha, Abraham [...]

(in lieu of Siddur Class) Join OZ Member Dr. Hal Gutstein to learn about the unique way Rembrandt depicted Biblical subjects by looking at how his [...]

Introduce your children to Shabbat in a fun and joyful way! Tot Shabbat: Birth to 5 years old. Kids Shabbat: 6-10 years old.

Shabbat Lunch and Learn, following services "Or Zarua: Light is Sown for the Righteous" Part of our 36th Anniversary Campaign Celebrations Saturday, Nov. 1 For [...]

Hevra Kadisha Program and Dinner Catered by Eyal Shani's Kosher Miznon restaurant. No charge, but please email Deborah if you plan to attend. Join us for a [...]

Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]

Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]

Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]

Wednesday, Oct. 15, Simhat Torah 9:00 am: Morning services, followed by Kiddush 6:53 pm: Yom Tov ends

Calling all kids! (Teens, come help us run the program) Celebrate Simchat Torah with us! Songs, stories, dinner, and ice cream! What could be better? [...]

Tuesday, Oct. 14, Shemini Atzeret 9:00 am: Morning services with Yizkor, followed by Kiddush 5:00 pm: Simhat Torah and Sugar Cones 6:00 pm: Simhat Torah [...]

Monday, Oct. 13, Hoshanah Rabbah 7:15 am: Morning minyan with Hakafot, followed by breakfast in the sukkah 6:00 pm: Candle lighting for Shemini Atzeret

Sunday, Oct. 12, Hol HaMoed Sukkot 8:45 am: Morning minyan with lulav and etrog, followed by breakfast in the sukkah

We look forward to spending Shabbat lunch in the Sukkah with you after Shabbat morning services! Click on this link to sign up https://orzarua.shulcloud.com/form/shabbat-sukkah-lunch.html

Saturday, Oct. 11, Shabbat Hol HaMoed Sukkot 9:00 am: Shabbat morning services, no lulav and etrog 12:00 pm: Kiddush in teh Round in the sukkah, [...]

Join us for a multi-sensory Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah! Songs, stories, crafts, and Sukkot-themed “brave taster” snacks. Shake a lulav! RSVP to dwenger@orzarua.org to let [...]

Friday, Oct. 10, Hol HaMoed Sukkot, Erev Shabbat 7:15 am: Morning minyan with lulav and etrog, followed by breakfast in the sukkah 6:00 pm: Shabbat [...]

Join us for Sushi in the Sukkah Thursday, October 9, 7:00 PM Sign up by clicking this link https://orzarua.shulcloud.com/form/sushi-in-sukkah.html $18.00 for members and $25 for [...]

Thursday, Oct. 9, Hol HaMoed Sukkot 7:15 am: Morning minyan with lulav and etrog, followed by breakfast in the sukkah 6:00 pm: Teen Sushi in [...]

Wednesday, Oct. 8, Sukkot Day 2 9:00 am: Morning Services, followed by kiddush in the sukkah 7:03 pm: Yom Tov ends

Tuesday, Oct. 7, Sukkot Day 1 9:00 am: Morning Services, followed by kiddush in the sukkah 6:00 pm: Afternoon & Evening services 7:05 pm: Light [...]

It is a mitzvah to eat in the sukkah during the Festival of Sukkot. Or Zarua is offering Congregants several opportunities to have lunch or [...]

Monday, Oct. 6, Erev Sukkot 5:45 pm: Evening Services 6:12 pm: Candle lighting 6:30 pm: Sukkah Dinner with Ember by Smokey Joe (reservations required)

FLEX – Early Childhood 10:30 am (Or Zarua) FLEX – K-8 11:15 am (Or Zarua) The Family Learning Experience Tickets are available for FLEX only [...]

High Holy Days begin September 22! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

High Holy Days begin September 22! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

"Ancient Stories, Timeless Lessons: Talmudic Tales of Repentance" With Dr. Jeffrey L. Rubenstein To view the video recording of the lecture click HERE The Talmud [...]

FLEX – Early Childhood 10:30 am (Or Zarua) FLEX – K-8 11:15 am (Or Zarua) The Family Learning Experience Tickets are available for FLEX only [...]

High Holy Days begin September 22! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

Rosh Hashanah, Day 2 5:30 pm: Central Park

Come to the parks to hear the blast of the shofar together and do tashlikh! Tuesday, Sept. 23, Rosh Hashanah Day 1 4:00 pm: Carl [...]

For Elementary School children, at Wallace Hall This is a drop-off program. September 23, October 1, October 2 Kindergarten - 5th grade children, join us [...]

For infants - Pre-K, on the Or Zarua roof. This is NOT a drop-off program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Little ones, join [...]

High Holy Days begin September 22! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

High Holy Days begin September 22! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

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Or Zarua's 36th Anniversary is a chance to reflect on our past, cherish our present, and look toward our future. At our core, we are people [...]

What Did Jonah Know and When Did He Know It? Dr. Regina Stein, member of Congregation Or Zarua We read the Book of Jonah on [...]

A Social Night Out With a Short Study Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8:30 pm At Craft + Carry, 1630 2nd Ave. "Those Blasted Jews: Shofar Power" [...]

Monday, Sept. 8, 5:30 pm Kick off the new school year with great food, good friends, and a fun community vibe! Join us for our [...]

Sign up HERE by Wednesday, Sept. 3, so we know how many people to expect. Let’s come together after the summer for a joyful reunion! [...]

Ages 20-40 - all are welcome! OZ members: $5 Non-members: $10 (early bird pricing through 8/14 is $5) Reserve your spot by clicking HERE.  

Summer in the City: Rooftop Shabbat DinnerWelcome Shabbat with elevated vibes—literally. Join us for two unforgettable Rooftop Shabbat Dinners this summer, held after services and [...]

Learning with Rabbi Bolton 6:30 pm Minhah/Ma'ariv 7:00 pm Learning program "Do We Need a King?" The biblical and talmudic sources for the Amazon Prime [...]

Mah Jongg Lessons and Open Play For OZ Members and their Guests Lessons: July 30, August 5, 6 and 12, 7:00-9:00 pm Register now for [...]