Secular Shabbat service at the City Congregation

Shabbat at The City Congregation

When in person, The City Congregation holds Shabbat celebrations once or twice a month on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM at our Manhattan location. Due to the pandemic, we now hold them online often. Each Shabbat includes a 30-40 minute service followed by a presentation about a Jewish cultural topic, and time for schmoozing (when in person, accompanied by pot luck desserts). Guests are always welcome to attend our free Shabbat celebrations.

To see when and where our next Shabbat service takes place, click here.

Secular Shabbat services

The essence of Shabbat is deeply compatible with our humanistic philosophy: to create a special moment in time when we set aside the work of our daily lives and rejuvenate our spirit for the week ahead. Our services combine modern readings, our own humanistic blessings, and original songs as well as familiar melodies with lyrics that have been adapted to reflect our humanistic beliefs.

Jewish cultural programs

The City Congregation honors the Shabbat tradition of Jewish learning by holding presentations and discussions on a wide variety of subjects, from history and the arts to ethics and politics. Whether led by Rabbi Tzemah Yoreh, members of the congregation, or notable guests, these Jewish cultural programs are always fascinating, informative, and fun (and free!)

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Children welcome at our Shabbat program

Children of every age are welcome at our Shabbat celebrations.

5
April
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Manhattan

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17
May
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Shabbat Service and Cultural Program

Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be announced. Please join us for this service! watch on our youtube channel. RSVP is required. Event location will be sent via email ...

19
July
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Summer Shabbat

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16
August
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Summer Shabbat

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