Past Events

Come to the parks to hear the blast of the shofar together! Tuesday, Sept. 27, Rosh Hashanah Day 2 4:00 pm: Central Park Meet at [...]

Second Day Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur FLEX will meet at the Or Zarua Building To ensure the best program and best use of our [...]

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1 5:30 pm: Central Park, Meet by the Reservoir

Rosh Hashanah, Day 1 4:00 pm, immediately following Shofar in the Park

Come to the parks to hear the blast of the shofar together! Monday, Sept. 26, Rosh Hashanah Day 1 4:00 pm: Carl Shurz Park Meet [...]

Families, join us before Shofar in the Park for High Holy Day Story Time at Carl Schurz Park. We'll have stories for little ones and [...]

For Elementary School children, at Wallace Hall This is a drop-off program. Kindergarten - 5th grade children, join us on the first day of Rosh [...]

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

High Holy Days begin September 25! We are looking forward to being together in person at Wallace Hall for the High Holy Days, which begin [...]

The Symphony of Repentance: A Cantorial Exploration of Selihot and High Holy Day Liturgy Focused on T'shuvah featuring guest cantorial student, Noah Rachels HYBRID To [...]

Book talk with author Stephen Daniel Arnoff and Whiskey Tasting with Rabbi Bolton. The Talk and Tasting are In-Person Events. However a Zoom Option for [...]

Our youngest youth meet every Saturday at 11:15 am! Parents and children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories and more! For infants - Pre-K. [...]

Join us for a welcome back kiddush after Shabbat morning services, which begin at 9:00 am. No charge, but RSVP here BY WEDNESDAY, SEPT 7, so we [...]

With Shelley Saposnik and Rabbi Bolton In-person only; signup at tinyurl.com/ElulPoetry2022 We may not literally swing a chicken above our heads but as we gather [...]

How have Jewish mystics understood the meaning and practice of teshuvah? As we prepare for the upcoming High Holy Days, we will reflect on texts [...]

Join us for our Young Professional Happy Hour on the Or Zarua roof. (We will move to the social hall in the case of rain.) Visit [...]

Tisha B'Av marks the the destruction of the first Temple in Jerusalem in the year 586 BCE. It comes at the end of a three-week period [...]

Tisha B'Av marks the the destruction of the first Temple in Jerusalem in the year 586 BCE. It comes at the end of a three-week period [...]

OZ Summer Learning Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 29, July 6 & 13 (hybrid) Click for video of June 29 session Click for video of July [...]

OZ Summer Learning Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 29, July 6 & 13 (hybrid) Please register through this ZOOM REGISTRATION FORM whether you are coming in person or participating [...]

OZ Summer Learning Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 29, July 6 & 13 (hybrid) Please register through this ZOOM REGISTRATION FORM whether you are coming in person or participating [...]

Reading, writing, and contemplating poetry is a sacred endeavor in our tradition. From the Siddur to Torah, Yehuda Amichai to Zelda, Robert Frost to Emily [...]

Zoom Torah Study FINAL CLASS OF THE SPRING Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to [...]

The entire OZ Community is invited to welcome Shabbat with a very special Kabbalat Shabbat. Hebrew School families, join us as we welcome Shabbat together [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) FINAL CLASS FOR THE SPRING Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22) FINAL CLASS FOR THE SPRING Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: [...]

Second day Shavuot - starts 8:45 am Monday featuring Hallel, the chanting of the Scroll of Ruth and Yizkor. Yom Tov ends 9:08 pm

First day Shavuot – starts at 9:00 am Sunday. Please come sing along with Hallel and the special Akdamut poetry before the Torah reading. Light [...]

First night – Tikkun Leil Shavuot Saturday night, June 4, 9:00 pm Festival Ma'ariv followed by the Tikkun Light candles after 9:07 pm Activating Our [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

‘Abominable Heresies and Monstrous Acts’: Spinoza’s Jewish Roots and Legacy Three Sunday mornings on Zoom, May 15, 22 and 29, at 10 am Join Zoom [...]

We are bringing back our rooftop Tar Beach Picnic preceding the meeting at 6:30 pm The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:00 pm and will [...]

Or Zarua Marchers:  RSVP to Deborah. Include names of each marcher and their T-shirt sizes Arrival Time for OZ Marchers 1:20 pm - email Deborah [...]

‘Abominable Heresies and Monstrous Acts’: Spinoza’s Jewish Roots and Legacy Three Sunday mornings on Zoom, May 15, 22 and 29, at 10 am Join Zoom [...]

Join us for our last youth Shabbat program before we break for the summer! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Monday, May 16, Meets at 3:00 pm (normally noon, but [...]

Title: "The Netanyahus," by Joshua Cohen Moderator TBA Click HERE to join Zoom Discussion Meeting ID: 816 7001 3112 Passcode: 613

‘Abominable Heresies and Monstrous Acts’: Spinoza’s Jewish Roots and Legacy Three Sunday mornings on Zoom, May 15, 22 and 29, at 10 am Join Zoom [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

OZ families, celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, with Or L’Atid! Join us at OZ for a fun-filled mesibah (a party!). Enjoy Israeli food, crafts, [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Israeli Memorial & Independence Day Wine Tasting & Schwarma to Follow, $9 per person RSVP required; click HERE. DEADLINE TO [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

This event has been postponed.

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

This year we will return to the sanctuary for our annual Yom HaShoah u'Gevurah observance. Music will stir the soul and readings will help us [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

Leaving Egypt Behind, Renewal at Pesah Congregational Seder First Night of Passover Friday night, April 15, after services which begin at 6:30 pm Led by [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

Jewish, Hebrew and Israeli a cappella from Yale University Shabbat Morning, April 9, 9:00 am On Shabbat morning, Rabbi Bolton will collaborate with Magevet for a [...]

Jewish, Hebrew and Israeli a cappella from Yale University Join us for an inspiring, musical Shabbat with Magevet, one of the nation's premiere Jewish a cappella [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am, in person MEMBERS. For entry into the Or Zarua building, click HERE for requirements that must be met [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

GOD’S OPTIMISM, BAR MITZVAH DREAMS & TWO WORLDS EXIST: POETRY READING TO WARM THE HEART AND SOUL In-person registration link: https://orzarua.shulcloud.com/form/2021-22-poetry-reading Let's join together and [...]

Join us for our new multi-age Shabbat program for kids! Our youngest children celebrate Shabbat together with interactive songs, stories, puppets and more! Elementary  School [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

"People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present," by Dara Horn Discussion leader: Rabbi Bolton Click HERE for more information about the book.  

"Kashrut: Is it Good for You?" Chaburah Torah Study is Back! Enjoy Parashat Shemini with Charlie Spielholz Dietary laws are described throughout the Torah. However, [...]

Co-hosted by Rabbi Bolton and Shelley Saposnik Pre-registration required. Click HERE to register. From Wordsworth’s “a host of golden daffodils” to Ogden Nash’s “candy is dandy, [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Families with children of all ages are invited to celebrate Purim on Purim Day! Join us in costume for a fun-filled event with performance, pizza, [...]

Join us in person for morning Minyan and Megillah reading! Celebrate with Mishloach Manot from OZ! Click HERE to sign up for Mishloach Manot! OZ [...]

Join us for our Young Professional Purim Party on the Or Zarua roof following Megillah reading on March 16, 2022. Please use this form to [...]

Following Ma'ariv and Megillah Reading, the OZ Purim Spiel is back in the building! You won't want to miss BYE BYE HAMAN A/K/A SHUSHAN SIDE [...]

Taanit Esther (Fast) ends at 7:34 pm (begins at 5:54 am). Join us for Ma'ariv and Megillah in person! Come in full costume or a [...]

Morning minyan will meet in person for Ta'anit Esther (Fast of Esther). Taanit Esther (Fast) begins at 5:54 am and ends at 7:34 pm. Covid [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Get ready for Purim with a Zoom Hamentaschen Bake with Sigal! Make delicious Hamentaschen to give to friends and family in Mishloah Manot. OZers of [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

An Evening with the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities Monday, March 7, 7:00-8:15 pm Register in advance for this meeting [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

New York Blood Center relies upon 1500 volunteer blood donors per day. There has been a chronic gap in blood donations since the start of [...]

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]

"Morningside Heights," by Joshua Henkin Discussion leader: Ellie Schaffer Click HERE to join Zoom Discussion Meeting ID: 853 4082 8100 Passcode: 613

Siddur Class 5782 (2021-22) Hear Our Sabbath Prayers Thursdays, 8:40 am Click to join Siddur Class Candlelighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Lekha Dodi and Ma’ariv (The Evening [...]

Talmud Class 5782 (2021-22)  Punishments In Search of Crimes, Souls in Search of Expiation, and Society in Search of Justice: Tractate Makkot Wednesdays, 7:30 pm [...]

Zoom Torah Study Jewish Ethics, Jewish Wisdom The Weekly Parsha in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Thought Mondays, 12:00 pm Click to join Torah Study Make time [...]