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January

Monday, 1/4

School resumes.

Friday, 1/8, 6pm

Kindergarten-Third Grade pot-luck Shabbat class dinner.

Saturday, 1/9, 10:30am

Shabbat service, Dylan Morris becomes a Bar Mitzvah.

Monday, 1/11, 6:30-7:30pm

B'nai Mitzvah Parent Salon for 6th-7th Grade Families (dinner and homework room provided for those students that will stay during this hour, students may also join teens for Rap with the Rabbi in the cafeteria).

Tuesday, 1/12, 7:45am

Tefillin Unbound (for women and men). Sometimes getting wrapped up can set you free... Join Rabbi Dan Ain for an unorthodox exploration of the ancient ritual of laying tefillin, Judaism's original morning meditation practice. These leather straps and boxes are meant to help start the day by connecting mind, heart and hand. The idea is to refocus and reintegrate the (sometimes) disparate aspects of our being before we go out to face the world.

Intrigued? Try it out! Then come across the street to 'Snice for an early morning breakfast and discussion.

Where: 14 Horatio Street (between Greenwich Avenue & 8th Avenue)

Friday, 1/15-18 (MLK Weekend)

Join Rabbi Dan and members of The New Shul at Limmud NY at the Hudson Valley Resort. Limmud NY is a marketplace of all things Jewish. Come celebrate the rich diversity of Jewish life, culture, ideas and perspectives with Jews of all ages and backgrounds.

Choose from over 300 sessions, including text study with Rabbi Dan, poetry with Alana Joblin Ain, a parenting class by member Susan Berger and much more, including: art, music, film, yoga, and nature walks. Or just hang out, relax, eat, meet new friends and grow your Jewish world.

Payment plans and scholarships are available. Register online or call 212-284-6968.

Monday, 1/18

MLK, BMA Closed.

Saturday, 1/23, 11am-2pm

Join us for our community service day at Chelsea's Kids' Club where we organize games and activities for kids in need. We start out at the Chelsea Mini-storage (626 West 28th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues) and then head over to the Hudson Guild (26th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues) for Kids' Club.

Sunday, 1/24, 10am

The Rebbe's Table at City Winery's Klezmer Brunch (155 Varick at Vandam). Pull up a chair at the most spirited table in town and join us as we tackle the hard questions in an easygoing setting. Cosmologist David Hogg and Rabbi Dan will discuss the Big Bang, creation and the search for truth.

Tuesday, 1/26 and Thursday, 1/28, 5:20pm

Tu B'sevhat seder at Rishonim. Everyone invited.

Friday, 1/29

Community Tu B'shevat Celebration.

February

Friday, 2/5, 6:30pm

Jewromatherapy Kabbalat Shabbat with Aromatherapy expert Cathy Gins and Rabbi Dan. For this unique service, we will combine the traditional liturgy and kavanot (intentions) associated with the Shabbat with an experiential journey through a range of fragrances and aromas that can renew, replenish and help heal souls. There will be a light healthy oneg Shabbat served after our aromatic Kabbalat Shabbat experience. Where: Yamuna, 132 Perry Street.

Saturday, 2/6, 11am

Shabbat service, Eva Philips becomes a Bat Mitzvah.

Tuesday, 2/9, 7:45am

Tefillin Unbound (for women and men). Sometimes getting wrapped up can set you free... Join Rabbi Dan Ain for an unorthodox exploration of the ancient ritual of laying tefillin, Judaism's original morning meditation practice. These leather straps and boxes are meant to help start the day by connecting mind, heart and hand. The idea is to refocus and reintegrate the (sometimes) disparate aspects of our being before we go out to face the world.

Intrigued? Try it out! Then come across the street to 'Snice for an early morning breakfast and discussion.

Where: 14 Horatio Street (between Greenwich Avenue & 8th Avenue)

Wednesday, 2/10, 6:30pm

Community Meeting for members only. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

Friday, 2/19, 7pm

Shabbat on Tap. Experience Shabbat where everybody knows your name. It's Friday night and the weekend has begun. So has Shabbat, the original way to "kiss the week goodbye!" If discussing the big questions over a cold one sounds like your kinds of spiritual experience (pun intended), bring your friends and jin us as we search for Shabbat.

Where: Honey, 243 W. 14th St, between 7-8th Aves.

Sunday, 2/21

Join us at two members' homes to help make hamantashen for Purim College Care Packages. More details to follow.

Saturday, 2/27, 7pm

Celebrate Purim at The New Shul's annual "Folies Esthere," an extravaganza unlike any other. King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti invite you to spend a delicious and dissolute evening at the Royal Palace...here, anything can happen! Food! Wine & Beer! Dancing (drag) Queens! Please come in costume. Free for New Shul members. $10 cover for non-members.

Sunday, 2/28, 10am

The Rebbe's Table at City Winery's Klezmer Brunch. Dedicated to the belief that there should be more to Sunday Brunch than Bagels and Lox. Pull up a chair at the most spirited table in town and join us as we tackle the hard questions in an easygoing setting. Ideas fly, controversy erupts, laughter prevails. Add an amazing roster of Klezmer musicians to the mix, not to mention one of the best brunches around, and you've gor a Sunday morning that's worth getting out of bed for! $15/admission, $12/New Shul members (includes a seat at The Rebbe's Table, music cover charge, coffee/tea and juice; brunch is a la carte).

Where: City Winery, 155 Varick at Vandam.

March

Friday, 3/5, 6:30pm

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Rabbi Dan. Followed by a special oneg by Chummus Place featuring Israeli dance with Raz.

Children are invited to attend the main service or join us for Club Shabbat where we'll get into the Shabbat groove with the help of Raz and Susie (plus her keyboard!). Pizza, challah and grape juice will be served.

Saturday, 3/6, 11am-2pm

Join us for our community service day at Chelsea's Kids' Club where we organize games and activities for kids in need. We start out at the Chelsea Mini-storage (626 West 28th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues) and then head over to the Hudson Guild (26th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues) for Kids' Club.

Tuesday, 3/9, 7:45am

Tefillin Unbound (for women and men). Sometimes getting wrapped up can set you free... Join Rabbi Dan Ain for an unorthodox exploration of the ancient ritual of laying tefillin, Judaism's original morning meditation practice. These leather straps and boxes are meant to help start the day by connecting mind, heart and hand. The idea is to refocus and reintegrate the (sometimes) disparate aspects of our being before we go out to face the world.

Intrigued? Try it out! Then come across the street to 'Snice for an early morning breakfast and discussion.

Where: 14 Horatio Street (between Greenwich Avenue & 8th Avenue)

Friday, 3/12, 6:30pm

Rishonim 4th-5th Grade Pot Mazel/Luck Shabbat Dinner. Join Rabbi Dan, Rishonim teachers and students and their families for a special Shabbat dinner celebrating Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes. We'll sing songs, make the blessings over the candles, wine and challah, and hang with new and old friends. This is a Pot Mazel/Luck Dinner, so please RSVP.

Tuesday, 3/16 and Thursday, 3/18, 4-6pm

Bring Your Parents, Grandparents, Care Takers to Rishonim and Passover Chocolate Seder...all in one! Our Chanukah party was such a hit that we are adding a second visiting day. Participate in our ulpan (Hebrew immersion) snack time, play games, and engage in all our fun activities. Then at 5:20pm, come down to the cafeteria for our traditional community Chocolate Seder. Stay for as long as you can, at any point between 4-6pm.

Don't forget to bring kosher for Passover food to be donated to Project Ezra.

Friday, 3/19, 7pm

Shabbat on Tap. Experience Shabbat where everybody knows your name. It's Friday night and the weekend has begun. So has Shabbat, the original way to "kiss the week goodbye!" If discussing the big questions over a cold one sounds like your kinds of spiritual experience (pun intended), bring your friends and jin us as we search for Shabbat.

Where: Honey, 243 W. 14th St, between 7-8th Aves.

Monday, 3/23 - Tuesday, 4/6

BMA and Rishonim closed for Spring Break and Passover.

Sunday, 3/28, 10am

The Rebbe's Table at City Winery's Klezmer Brunch. Dedicated to the belief that there should be more to Sunday Brunch than Bagels and Lox. Pull up a chair at the most spirited table in town and join us as we tackle the hard questions in an easygoing setting. Ideas fly, controversy erupts, laughter prevails. Add an amazing roster of Klezmer musicians to the mix, not to mention one of the best brunches around, and you've gor a Sunday morning that's worth getting out of bed for! $15/admission, $12/New Shul members (includes a seat at The Rebbe's Table, music cover charge, coffee/tea and juice; brunch is a la carte).

Where: City Winery, 155 Varick at Vandam.

Monday, 3/29 and Tuesday, 3/30

Passover Seder one and Seder two.

April

Thursday, 4/8

School resumes.

Friday, 4/9, 6:30pm

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Rabbi Dan.

Saturday, 4/10, 11am

Shabbat service, Taliana Katz becomes a Bat Mitzvah.

Tuesday, 4/13, 7:45am

Tefillin Unbound (for women and men). Sometimes getting wrapped up can set you free... Join Rabbi Dan Ain for an unorthodox exploration of the ancient ritual of laying tefillin, Judaism's original morning meditation practice. These leather straps and boxes are meant to help start the day by connecting mind, heart and hand. The idea is to refocus and reintegrate the (sometimes) disparate aspects of our being before we go out to face the world.

Intrigued? Try it out! Then come across the street to 'Snice for an early morning breakfast and discussion.

Where: 14 Horatio Street (between Greenwich Avenue & 8th Avenue)

Friday, 4/16, 7pm

Shabbat on Tap. Experience Shabbat where everybody knows your name. It's Friday night and the weekend has begun. So has Shabbat, the original way to "kiss the week goodbye!" If discussing the big questions over a cold one sounds like your kinds of spiritual experience (pun intended), bring your friends and join us as we search for Shabbat.

Where: Honey, 243 W. 14th St, between 7-8th Aves.

Saturday, 4/17, 11am-2pm

Join us for our last community service day at Chelsea's Kids' Club where we organize games and activities for kids in need. We start out at the Chelsea Mini-storage (626 West 28th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues) and then head over to the Hudson Guild (26th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues) for Kids' Club.

Tuesday, 4/20 and Thursday, 4/22, 5:30pm

Rishonim Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel's Independence Day) Party!

Saturday, 4/24, 11am

Shabbat service, Natalie Ullman becomes a Bat Mitzvah.

Sunday, 4/25, 10am

The Rebbe's Table at City Winery's Klezmer Brunch. Dedicated to the belief that there should be more to Sunday Brunch than Bagels and Lox. Pull up a chair at the most spirited table in town and join us as we tackle the hard questions in an easygoing setting. Ideas fly, controversy erupts, laughter prevails. Add an amazing roster of Klezmer musicians to the mix, not to mention one of the best brunches around, and you've gor a Sunday morning that's worth getting out of bed for! $15/admission, $12/New Shul members (includes a seat at The Rebbe's Table, music cover charge, coffee/tea and juice; brunch is a la carte).

Where: City Winery, 155 Varick at Vandam.

Monday, 4/26, 6:30-7:30pm

B'nai Mitzvah Parent Salon for 6th-7th Grade Families (dinner and homework room provided for those students that will stay during this hour, students may also join teens for Rap with the Rabbi in the cafeteria).

All services and events take place at 272 West 10th Street (b/w Greenwich and Washington Streets) unless otherwise noted.