SAJ co-presents TORN, a film from the Other Israel Film Festival. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld will moderate the post-film discussion. This film is being shown at the JCC, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street. To purchase tickets, click here.
Getting to Know You Series
Congregants will share their lives and work during this new SAJ series. The first session will feature SAJ members and Hebrew School parents, Katie Daniels and Mary Fiance Fuss. Katie is a sculptor whose site-specific installation currently is currently on display on Randall's Island. Mary is Director of Public Relations for Jazz at Lincoln Center and will discuss her work with this internationally renowned cultural institution. Read more»
An Interfaith Commemoration for 9/11
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the events of 9/11, the SAJ is participating in an interfaith service of music and prayer, as New Yorkers of all faiths come together to remember those who perished and to look toward a future of hope. Location: Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 W 68th St.
Book Discussion Group
Meets at a member's home.
Book to be discussed is "In Search of Lost Time: Sodom and Gomorrah" by Marcel Proust
Book Discussion Group
Meets at a member's home. Book to be discussed is "Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Geniza" by Adina Hoffman and Peter Cole
Poetry Reading by David M. Katz
David M. Katz’s poems have appeared in Poetry, The Paris Review, The New Republic, Shenandoah, Southwest Review, Notre Dame Review (both print and online), The Cortland Review and Podium, the online publication of the 92nd Street Y. His first book of poems, The Warrior in the Forest, was published by House of Keys.
Join us for a wine and cheese reception and book signing.
Falafel and Film for Yom HaAztmaut
In honor of Yom HaAztmaut, following an Israeli style kiddush, we will screen the film "Voice of Jerusalem"
"Lost Futures: Journeys into the Jewish Diaspora" Talk by photographer Chrystie Sherman
Other Israel Film Festival
Screening of "Coffee: Between Reality and Imagination", followed by discussion with festival founder, Carole Zabar.
Further Definition of the Days of Awe Summer Concert
Tickets will be available at the door - $20 for general admission and $10 for students with a valid ID. Cash or check only.
