On Sunday, November 20, close to 500 adults and children participated in our annual Vicki K. Wimpfheimer Mitzvah Day.
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Cantor Schwartz Sings Adon Olam to the tune of “You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Park Avenue Synagogue congregation enjoyed an unexpected and joyous treat during Zoe Cosgrove’s bat mitzvah. Cantor Azi Schwartz sang a beautiful rendition of Adon Olam to the tune of “You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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In Commemoration of Kristallnacht
November 9–10, 1938
Kristallnacht, also commonly referred to as the "Night of Broken Glass" was when Nazis carried out pogroms against the Jewish people, their synagogues, homes, and businesses. Many Jewish people were killed in the attacks and thousands were arrested.
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Gratitude
Use this source sheet of classic texts about gratitude compiled by Rabbi Witkovsky as a guide for discussion at your family table....
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Park Avenue Synagogue Launches New Podcast
Park Avenue Synagogue is excited to announce the launch of our new podcast: Park Avenue Podcasts.
![Agnieszka Giś](/sites/default/files/styles/344px_width_by_256px_height/public/2020-01/agigis_150x150.jpg?itok=hfVj8fq3)
PAS Helps Build a Jewish Future in Krakow
My name is Agnieszka Giś and I’m a 22-year old student from Krakow, Poland. I have been working at JCC Krakow for five years and now I’m spending my summer as an intern at Park Avenue Synagogue. What brought me here?
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PAS Welcomes Cantorial Fellow Rachel Brook
Cantor Rachel Brook, who was previously Cantorial Intern at PAS, has now joined the clergy as full time Cantorial Fellow. In this newly created position, she will focus on coordinating our Bnei Mitzvah program, teach music in our schools, lead services, and officiate at life cycle events.
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Thirteen Women Celebrate Adult Bat Mitzvah on First Day Shavuot
On Sunday, June 12, corresponding to 6 Sivan, the first day of Shavuot, thirteen PAS women concluded a year and a half of study and preparation by reading Torah, leading prayers, and sharing reflections as Adult B'not Mitzvah.
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Postcards from Israel: Reports from the PAS Birthright Trip
June 1
Bus 147 got off to an amazing start – well, actually, an early start – as we began our Israel adventure at 5:30 am on May 31 when we landed at Ben Gurion Airport. From there we had a full and meaningful day.