Park East Synagogue

Sisterhood Paid - Up Membership Brunch
2025-11-16 11:00 (America/New_York) | Park East Synagogue

Jews & Food: A Monthly Rosh Chodesh Culinary Experience
2025-11-20 19:00
vanJoin us at Park East Synagogue with Rabbi Daniel Friedman on Rosh Chodesh as we explore the history of Jewish life around the world while enjoying local cuisine.
Upcoming Sessions: Italy: November 20

Upcoming Regions: Greece, China, Mexico & the Caribbean
Price: $25 members, $35 non-members

4000 Years of Jewish History
2025-12-01 18:30, 2025-12-08 18:30, 2025-12-15 18:30, 2025-12-22 18:30
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Sisterhood Presents: "Matchmaking 2"
2025-12-03 18:30
Park East Sisterhood Presents “Matchmaking 2”
Wednesday, December 3 @ 6:30PM
6:30PM Light Dinner, 7:00PM Film
Erez Tadmor | Israel | 110 min | Hebrew with English subtitles
Step into the world of love, laughter, and a touch of mischief with Israel’s biggest box office hit!
This refreshing and feel-good romantic drama returns to the charming world of Orthodox Jewish dating, telling a heartfelt and humorous tale of tradition, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places.
Fee: $20 for Sisterhood & Synagogue members, $25 for Non-members

Journey Through Jewish History Visiting the Seven Chanukahs
2025-12-09 19:00
“Let’s Journey Through Jewish History Visiting the Seven Chanukahs” with Rabbi Harold Einsidler
Tuesday, December 9 @ 7:00PM
Get ready for the holiday season with a Pre-Chanukah lecture with Rabbi Harold Einsidler. Together, we’ll journey through Jewish history as we explore The Seven Chanukahs—a thoughtful look at how the holiday has taken shape across generations.
A light dinner with potato latkes and jelly donuts will be served. Please RSVP below.

Spirit of the Maccabees — Shabbat Dinner
2025-12-12 17:30
PARK EAST SYNAGOGUE, DAY SCHOOL & YEC HEBREW SCHOOL PRESNTS
Spirit of the Maccabees — Shabbat Dinner
Friday, December 12th
Honoring Jonathan Karten’s Maccabee Spirit
Park East Member • RASPEDS Alumni • Community Hero
Evening Services: 4:15 PM, Community Dinner: 5:30 PM
Featuring:
• Family Shabbat Dinner
• Children’s Magic Show
Join us as we honor Jonathan Karten, Park East member, RASPEDS alumni, and “Lion of the Diaspora.” Jonathan took action for our people and the Jewish community, single-handedly removing a mob that attempted to threaten and disrupt a pro-Israel student event in Toronto.
Read the coverage (video inside): https://canarymission.org/campaign/Heroic_Idf_Soldier_Protects_Toronto_Event
Pricing:
• $50 Non-members
• $40 Members / Parents
• $15 All Children
This event will sell out — please register TODAY to secure your seat.
Join us — whether you are a longtime member, a school parent, or visiting Park East for the first time.
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Chanukah
2025-12-14 - 2025-12-22

Sunday Shkola: Chanukah Party
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:00
Sundya Shkola Chanukah Party
December 14th from 11 am to 1 pm
The Shkola Chanukah Party was a highlight of the Sunday Shkola curriculum for many years. Chanukah stories, candle lighting, and delicious sufganiyot – what can be better! And every year we add a new twist to our celebration. This year, it will not be a Twist but a Spin – we will watch the Spin Show and learn how to spin ourselves.
In the program:
– Chanukah Stories from Zhenya
– Spin Show and a Workshop with Spin Master
– Chanukah Art Workshop from Morah Raisa
– And a delicious brunch
The fee is $45 per family.

Light Up the Night! Hebrew School Chanukah Party
2025-12-15 17:00
Join Cantor Laivi, Rabbi Harold Einsidler ,and the students of YEC Hebrew School for a Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Party!
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Sisterhood Presents: A Look Inside Jewish Life in Cuba Today
2025-12-16 18:30
Sisterhood Presents: A Look Inside Jewish Life in Cuba Today
Tuesday | December 16 | 6:30PM
Join Sisterhood for a fascinating evening as we explore contemporary Jewish life in Cuba, presented by Meyer Harroach and Judith Robins following their recent visit. Together, we will reflect on meaningful encounters with the local Jewish community, highlight our visits to synagogues and Jewish communal institutions, and discuss the distinct challenges facing Cuban Jewry today.
6:30 PM – Light Dinner | 7:00 PM – Lecture
$20 per person

Sisterhood Annual Chanukah Party
2025-12-18 18:00
Enjoy an evening of festive fun with latkes, sufganiyot, entertainment, and a delicious dinner. Chaired by Brenda Schneider, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Tickets are $50 per person, Sponsorships at $180—reserve your spot today by purchasing online or sending a check to Park East Sisterhood.

PES @ PES — Prophetic Song & Energy at Park East Synagogue
2025-12-20 19:30
Celebrate the Seventh Night Chanukah with Park East Synagogue!
Join us for a vibrant and moving Chanukah evening as we come together to honor the memory of the Sydney massacre victims.
Guest Rabbi Steve Burg of Aish Hatorah will join Rabbi Daniel Friedman, Cantor Ari Greene, and the Barock Orchestra, bringing the voices of the biblical prophets to life through song and insight.
The evening will include a Menorah Lighting and Memorial, led by Rabbi Sholom D. Feldman, son of the head Chabad shliach of Sydney, Australia. Afterwards, gather with friends over sushi and tequila to celebrate together.

Dinner Around the World (Formerly "Jews & Food")
2025-12-21 19:00
Join us at Park East Synagogue with Rabbi Daniel Friedman on Rosh Chodesh as we explore the history of Jewish life around the world while enjoying local cuisine.
Upcoming Session: The Jews of Greece

Upcoming Regions: China, Mexico & the Caribbean, India, France, Persia, Russia
Price: $25 members, $35 non-members

Sisterhood & RASPEDS Annual Warm Coat and Jacket Drive
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-22
Park East Sisterhood and RASPEDS Parents Association Presents: Annual Warm Coat and Jacket Drive
January 7 – January 22
Park East Sisterhood and RASPEDS PA will be collecting clean, gently worn coats/jackets of all sizes. All jackets will be going to the Bnai Tzedukah Donation.
Please donate only coats in good condition. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Judaism & World Religions
2026-01-07 18:30, 2026-01-14 18:30, 2026-01-28 18:30
Over four Wednesday evenings, Rabbi Friedman will guide an engaging exploration of how Judaism understands and relates to the world’s major religions—examining shared ideas, meaningful differences, and what these encounters can teach us about our own Jewish identity today.
Whether you are curious, well-read, or simply eager for thoughtful conversation, this series offers a welcoming space for learning, reflection, and discussion.

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Hebrew School Challah Bake
2026-01-26 16:00
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Dinner Around the World
2026-01-27 18:30
Join us at Park East Synagogue with Rabbi Daniel Friedman on Rosh Chodesh as we explore the history of Jewish life around the world while enjoying local cuisine.
Upcoming Session: The Jews of China

Upcoming Regions: Mexico & the Caribbean, India, France, Persia, Russia
Price: $25 members, $35 non-members

YEC Hebrew School Shabbaton 2026
2026-01-30 18:00
The Leon and Gina Fromer Youth Enrichment Center invites YEC Parents & Children and all synagogue members to join us for our in-person ANNUAL SHABBATON
Friday, January 30, 2026 at Park East Synagogue
Program begins at 6:00pm
All grades invited!

Sisterhood Presents: A Culinary Love Letter to Israel
2026-02-08 13:00
Featuring Susie Fishbein, a world famous kosher cook and author, whose wildly successful “Kosher By Design” sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. Books will be on sale at the event!

Cost (includes lunch): $75 per person
Sponsorship (includes 2 tickets & a cookbook): $200

Dinner Around The World - Mexico & The Caribbean
2026-02-17 19:00

Magic & the Occult in Judaism
2026-02-18 19:30, 2026-02-25 19:00

Sisterhood : The Megile of Itzik Manger
2026-03-01 14:00
A vibrant and often hilarious musical reimagining of the Purim story, with one foot in ancient Persia and one foot in pre-war Europe where a new Haman was plotting the destruction of Jews.
This spirited adaptation weaves ancient legend with modern Jewish life, celebrating survival, tradition, and resilience.
This production originated in the 1960s Israel with a musical score written by Israel Prize Winner Dov Seltzer and was a hit all around the world, landing on Broadway in 1968.

Purim Schedule
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03

Shpiel Diamond : Sweet Kiddush Wine
2026-03-03 17:30
Purim Party, Shpiel & Seudah
