An independent synagogue in Northern Manhattan
As an unaffiliated congregation that has long been an anchor of the Jewish community in Washington Heights and Inwood, we have thrived by evolving with our neighborhood and our membership. Today, the congregation is a diverse mix of families and individuals from many backgrounds. Our egalitarian services and our traditional ritual — spiritual, tuneful and participatory — attract people of all levels of observance.
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"Lashon Hakodesh / Holy Language" - May 19, 10:00 PM, Overnight Learning
The Torah was given in 70 languages. What makes any of them holy? How do the forms of Hebrew script embody the Torah as blueprint of the Universe? How does Hebrew relate to Yiddish, Ladino, and other Jewish languages? What is "debate for the sake of heaven" and how do we handle disagreement? What are the consequences of Torah having multiple interpretations? How do we communicate in sacred ways in community, using the power of speech with care? Who gets the authority and opportunity to speak, hear, and teach the language of Torah?
Rimonim Programming: May
Friday, May 11: Family Kabbalat Shabbat for PreK-5th and their parents @ 5:30 pm; HT Penthouse (upstairs)
Saturday, May 12:
Anafim Monthly Parasha Discussion for 6th-8th @ 11:40 am during Kiddush; HT Classroom 3 (upstairs)
Nitzanim Seeds of Shabbat for PreK-2nd and their parents @ 4 pm; RSVP for location.
Sunday, May 13: Teen Pre-Shavuot Pizza for 9th-12th grades @ 5:30 pm; RSVP for location.
Sunday, May 20: Shorashim Shavuot Learning for 3rd-5th grades @ 4 pm; pickup/drop off at Bennett Park; RSVP for location
Saturday, May 26: Teen Beit Midrash for 9th-12th grades @ 11:40 am during Kiddush; HT Classroom 3 (upstairs)
Sunday, May 27: Anafim Al Shelosha Devarim for 6th-8th grades @ 5:30 pm; RSVP for location.
Zera'im Seeds of Shabbat (0-4 and families) @ 4 pm; RSVP for DATE and location.
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm at Fort Washington Collegiate Church
Join us for our third annual Yesodot gala -- an evening of delicious food, drinks, and entertainment -- as we honor Ilana Nossel and Jordan Kolar for their exceptional contributions to FTJC. This year we are thrilled to have the event right here in our neighborhood. We look forward to celebrating 80 years of FTJC with you!
Sun, June 17 2018
4 Tammuz 5778
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