The New ShulWe are a progressive synagogue in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan (downtown New York).SERVICES & EVENTS 272 W 10th St New York City (unless otherwise noted) OFFICE 505 8th Ave Suite 1212 New York, NY 10018 212-284-6773 (phone) 212-284-6806 (fax) info@newshul.org |
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-- Nachman of Bratslav
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Welcome to The New ShulIn the Spotlight — 6.24.09The New Shul: Celebrating 10 YearsThis film tribute, The New Shul: Celebrating 10 Years, created by members Maia Wechsler and Adam Zucker with historical images by Max Frankston, was shown at our 10th Anniversary Gala. SUMMER SHUL IS HEREPlease join us for any (or all) of the events below. Notice we didn't over-program as we want this to be YOUR Summer Shul, so email your ideas and we will plan a few impromptu happenings. High Line ShabbatFriday, 7.10, 7pmJoin us for the recently opened High Line and welcome in Friday night with songs, discussion, great food, and an even better view! Exact location TBA. Networking BreakfastMonday, 7.13, 7:45amThis session, led by New Shul member Sissy Block, Manager of Strategic Communications at ThomasNet and Limmud NY 2010 Jewish Festival Co-chair, is an interactive brainstorming exercise that will help you tap into what you really want to do for a living (or in your free time if your job pays the bills but leaves you wanting more). This takes place at our office: 505 8th Avenue, Suite 1212 (off of 35th Street). Chelsea Art Gallery and Loft PartyThursday, 7.16, 6pmJoin us for an evening with Asher Remy-Toledo, Art Curator, and member of The New Shul as we view one of his latest projects "No Longer Empty" opening at the Chelsea Hotel. The project revitalizes empty commercial spaces in Manhattan through art installations. We will meet the artists and the chief curators Manon Slome and Asher at 6pm at an adjacent space to the Chelsea Hotel entrance (222 west 23rd Street). We will then go to Asher's loft in the neighborhood for cocktails and to see his art collection which focuses on art installation, media technology and emerging artist. Open to everyone! Hamptons ShabbatFriday, 8.21, 7pm (rain date, Friday, 8.28)Road trip! Join us on the fabulous Hampton Beach for sunset and Kabbalat Shabbat. Then come to a member's home for dinner, and great discussion with members and our New Shul team. Exact location TBA. Sunset and Delicatessen TimeWednesday, 8.26, 7pmJoin us in Battery Park for a fabulous sunset (and a view of the Statue of Liberty!) and then fill your tummies with some good old deli at the new Izzy and Nat's New York Style Delicatessen. Mmm...knishes and kasha varnishkes. To reserve a spot for any of the above or for more information, please call 212-284-6773.D'var RavRead Rabbi Niles' spring newsletter column, "Some Final Thoughts." Pick up a gray bag to go greenHelp the environment and The New Shul by purchasing this stylish, sturdy, compact bag with mini stuff-sac and green "The New Shul" logo. Small enough to fit into any purse or briefcase, The New Shul Green Bag is perfect for carrying home groceries, drug store purchases or any items you find on your daily travels! Buy 1 for only $8 Please mail a check made payable to The New Shul, 111 8th Avenue, 11th Floor, NYC 10011. Write "Go Green" in the memo line and indicate where we should mail them! Inscribe a bookplatePlease support our community by inscribing a bookplate in the siddur to commemorate a loved one or celebrate a life-cycle event such as a birth, adoption, wedding/commitment ceremony, brit milah, baby naming, graduation, birthday, anniversary, promotion, yahrzeit, etc. Use the Bookplate Form. Stay connectedSwap ideas with members and friends on The New Shul Blog. |