Park East Synagogue

Sunday Shkola: Tu Bishvat
2025-02-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Park East Synagogue
Tu BiShvat at Sunday Shkola
February 9th from 11 am to 1 pm
The holiday Tu BiShvat is also called New Year of The Trees. But why do we celebrate the trees and eat fruits of Israel when it is so cold outdoors? Let’s try to find answers on this questions together on February 9th
In the program:
* Intro to Tu BiShvat and fruit tasting
* Puppet Performance “Once Upon a Time”
* Flowers’ workshop
* A delicious brunch
The fee is $35 per family.

Sunday Shkola: Purim Party!
2025-03-16 11:00 - 13:00
Purim Party at Sunday Shkola
Sunday, March 16 from 11 AM – 1 PM
Join Sunday Shkola for a joyful Purim Party on March 16 as we celebrate the wisdom of Mordechai and the beauty of Queen Esther! We’ll delve into the story of Purim (taught in Russian) and enjoy an incredible magic show and balloon twister.
Don’t forget your costume for the Purim Costume Contest—prizes await!
Program includes:
* Story of Purim through Sand Art
* Purim Magic Show
* Balloon Twister
* Costume Contest with Prizes
* Arts & Crafts
* Delicious Brunch
Fee: $35 per family
We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sunday Shkola: Pre-Passover Event
2025-04-06 11:00 - 13:00
Sunday Shkola: Pre-Passover EventJoin us on April 6 at 11:00 AM to get into the Passover spirit!
Getting ready for Pesach can be fun and meaningful—and we’re kicking things off a little early with a special Sunday Shkola event for the whole family! Together, we’ll explore the story of Exodus through hands-on activities, music, art, and play.
This interactive program brings the Passover story to life through games, creativity, and a little bit of magic.
What’s in store:
* A captivating interactive sand art show
* Pesach sing-along fun
* A theatrical workshop with the amazing Tanya Kot
* Arts & crafts
* And a delicious brunch for everyone to enjoy!
Cost: $35 per family
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Sunday Shkola: End-Of-Year Celebration
2025-06-15 11:00 - 13:00
It’s hard to believe the school year—filled with Jewish learning and meaningful experiences—is almost over, but we’re not done yet! Join us on June 15 at 11:00 AM to celebrate Shavuot and our vibrant Sunday Shkola community.
We’ll learn about Shavuot, the holiday when the Jewish people received the Torah, and explore the Ten Commandments—one of the most pivotal moments in Jewish history. Let’s come together to celebrate the birth of our peoplehood and the strength of our community.
A special Yo-Yo workshop will make the day even more joyful and memorable!
Program highlights include:
* Shavuot-themed interactive game
* Educational sing-along about mitzvot
* Yo-Yo performance and workshop
* Arts & crafts focused on Shavuot and the Ten Commandments
* A delicious brunch
Bring the whole family!
Family fee: $35

Sunday Shkola is Back!
2025-09-07 11:00 - 13:00
Sunday Shkola is Back!
September 7th from 11 am to 1 pm
Sunday Shkola is back—just in time to guide us into the meaningful holidays of the month of Tishrei.
Join us as we journey through the rich traditions of Rosh Hashanah, reflect on the solemn meaning of Yom Kippur, and discover the unique, temporary architecture of Sukkot.
This is a celebration of learning, community, and spirit—and one you won’t want to miss!
In the program:
* Educational sand-art performance Adam and Chava from Zhenya
* Architectural Sukkah workshop with Olga Kudrina
* Art workshop Holidays of the Month Tishrei from the one and only Morah Raisa
* The virtual Tashlikh with Zhenya
* And a delicious brunch
The fee is $45 per family.

Sunday Shkola: Israel - Geography and Culture
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:00
We learn about Israel each year. Usually, it is one or two sessions, which is never enough. This year, we decided to explore Israel from various angles. On October 19th, we will create our own map, connecting each place with its unique cultural phenomenon.
In the program:
* Creating an Israeli geographic and cultural map from Zhenya
* Theatrical and dance workshop with Tanya Kot
* Art workshop Symbols of Israel Morah Raisa
* And a delicious brunch
The fee is $45 per family.

Sunday Shkola: Israel Museum Walk
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00
Sunday Shkola: Israel – Museum Walk
November 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm
Israel has over 200 museums, making it the country with the highest number of museums per capita in the world. During our event, we will take a look at the most unusual Israeli museums and even try to create some of the art objects for them with our beloved educator and architect, Maria Dinor.
In the program:
– Interactive virtual Israeli museum walk with Zhenya
– Hands-on workshops with the architect Maria Dinor
– Art workshop Museum Walk with Morah Raisa
– And a delicious brunch
The fee is $45 per family.

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.
