The City Congregation holds Shabbat celebrations once or twice a month on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM at our midtown location. Each Shabbat includes a 30-40 minute service followed by a presentation about a Jewish cultural topic, a pot-luck dessert, and time for schmoozing. Guests are always welcome to attend our free Shabbat celebrations.
To see when and where our next Shabbat service takes place, click here.
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.
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!)
Free childcare for kids five and older is available at all our Shabbat celebrations. Young children who don’t wish to join their parents for the adult services or cultural program can head to our kids’ room for singing, games, and simple arts and crafts.
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: Presentation about Khubz ...
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: My Humanistic Author: ...
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: TCC autobiographies: Shirley ...
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: Jews & Comics ...
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program to be ...
Zoom event – details sent to members Or Tune in below Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: Italian Jewish authors ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Menorah Lighting with Secular Humanistic Blessings. Be sure to bring your own menorah and candles! Delicious catered dinner with hearty meal, latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Annual Jewish ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Let's make it a festive party! One of The City Congregation's most enjoyable, and well-attended events is our Purim Shabbat, featuring dinner, hamantaschen, games, drinking, and ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted - Yom Hashoah observance [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies directly on our members. To suggest a ...
Don’t miss our KidSchool Graduation plus Honoring our Volunteers and Volunteer-of-the-Year. Please RSVP so we’ll know how much food and drink to order. 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Service ...
Summer Shabbat - lighter program for the warmer weather! Cultural program to be posted. [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies ...