“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dear Lab/Shul,
This still-stirring quote is not a guilt trip.
It’s an important reminder to reflect on how we relate to the world around us. It’s a beacon of compassion, a guide for visioning the way to better and brighter futures for all.
Inspired by MLK’s legacy and the work of our Justice Team, we’ve got a packed MLK WKND for you:
Fri 1/18 / Sabbath KING: Fruit Feast
Reb. Derrick McQueen returns for a good ol’ fashioned preacher swap, while the full moon of Sh’vat means it’s our annual Fruit Feast featuring fruity forest ritual + Ezra’s experimental poetry and a pop-up gallery from 5779 Artist-in-Residence Jessica Deutsch.
We’ve found a literal palace for the next few months of Friday nights, fit for Queens and Kings and the rest of us: BKLYN Studios at City Point! Know what that means?? The Community Feast is catered by the bounty of Dekalb Market. Drool. Reserve your Community Feast spot before we fill up!
Sun 1/20 / Preacher Swap
A musical heart-moving soul-clapping stunning Sunday morning service at Rev. Derrick’s church featuring the very best of Harlem and…rabbis? Complete the swap and get inspired. #thatsmyshul #thatsmychurch
Mon 1/21 / Packing and Advocacy for Met Council
Learn and love with Lab/Shul’s Justice Team, embodying the sacred words of MLK for your local community. Family friendly and followed by a cozy wine & cheese social with Justice Team leadership.
May our answer this year, and every year, to “What are you doing for others,” be a long, long list.
– The Lab/Shul Team
