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: Latino Jews in ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program: The Other Eddie Cantor: National Activist and Humanitarian, by Brian Gari Eddie Cantor (1892-1964) was one of the most popular, successful entertainers in Vaudeville, ...
Our Shabbat service. Prepare your candles, challah and wine, and join us! Cultural program: Black and White and Blue and White: Ethiopian Immigrants in Israel - Professor ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program: 128 Jewish Journeys: TCC Parents Talk about the B’Mitzvah Program moderated by Isabel Kaplan The City Congregation has been guiding students through an innovative ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program: Inside the Lost Society of Polish Jewry By Allan Chernoff In commemoration of Kristallnacht More details to come! Join us on Zoom Or watch live below: [rsvp_form] The ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program: My Humanistic Author: Terry Prachett More details to come! Join us on Zoom Or watch live below: [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program: Humanistic Judaism and Philosophy - Ilan Sandberg More details soon! Join us on Zoom Or watch live below: [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. Join us on Zoom Or watch live below: [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies ...
Menorah Lighting with Secular Humanistic Blessings. Be sure to have your menorah and candles ready! Join our dinner and service from home with your choice of food, ...
Our Shabbat service. Cultural program to be posted. Join us on Zoom Or watch live below: [rsvp_form] The City Congregation is a volunteer led organization, much of our programming relies ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
