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: A Rosenberg By ...
Zoom event - details sent to members Or tune in via https://youtu.be/FBhGOJO9y6Q Our weekly service, streaming online. Prepare your candles, challah, and wine, and join us! Cultural program: People Of ...
Zoom event - link sent to members or tune in via https://youtu.be/wzjBGnYY2ro Join us at our final Shabbat of the season. Celebrate and thank our volunteers and ...