Lab/Shul welcomes people of all races, religions, beliefs, gender expressions, sexual orientations, countries of origin, ages, abilities, families, and flavors with open hearts.
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Join Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie for Alef/Bet, an online series of interactive study sessions exploring the big ideas, core concepts, tough questions, essential values and best practices of Jewish life, from an inclusive, evolving and justice-driven perspective, reimagined for right now.
Sabbath Queen: The Documentary Screening & Talkback Thursday, June 5th 6:30pm EST NYC SABBATH QUEEN, a feature documentary filmed over 21 years, follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between rejecting and embracing his destiny and becomes [...]
This is our final Sabbath Queen program for 5785! Join us for our monthly ritual Sabbath circle of live musical liturgy, poetic and contemplative offerings along with great conversation. Each month, our Spiritual and Ritual Leadership Team will be joined by beloved collaborators, teachers, healers, and musicians in NYC and online. June's program will be led by R. Amichai Lau-Lavie, Shira Kline, Ben Freeman, Shirazette Tinnin As always, the Sabbath Queen ritual opens with Happy Hour and ends with a catered Community Feast. Come for the Sabbath Queen, stay for the Sabbath glow.
On Friday, June 6, please join us to gather together in community at the ONLINE ONEG immediately following the Sabbath Queen service. Starting immediately following the ritual and ending by 10pm EST
GENerate: A Festive Culmination Ritual Saturday, June 7th 6:00pm EST Online Join members of the Lab/Shul ritual team and the fourth cohort of GENerate, a BECOMING rite of passage program for older adults exploring the aging process, for a special afternoon ritual marking this cohort's culmination. This SoulSpa — Lab/Shul's interpretation of the afternoon Mincha service [...]
Courageous Conversations fosters meaningful dialogue led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community and the Lab/Shul ritual team. This program nurtures understanding, empathy, and essential communication skills while embracing the diverse perspectives, beliefs, and experiences that shape our collective fabric. Each session offers a supportive space for thoughtful discussion, equipping participants with tools to navigate conversations across disagreement with openness and respect.
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