Here we stand at the gate of the year, the bridge between the long, sweet days of summer and the soul-searching of the High Holidays.
August 04, 2023
If I Could (As Sung by Barbra Streisand)
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
When Cantor Schwartz blessed his son, Daniel, on his Bar Mitzvah, the touching moment reverberated through the sanctuary. We hope this brings you happy thoughts and memories of your own loved ones. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom.
July 21, 2023
Out Of The Narrows (Min Hameitzar)
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
As we approach Tisha B’Av, we hope this duet by Cantor Schwartz and his son brings you strength and comfort. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom and a meaningful fast.
July 14, 2023
Al Kol Eile (“For All These Things”)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
We turn our eyes toward Israel, with love and concern for the Israeli people who face pain and challenges in these complicated times.
July 07, 2023
Comforting the Mourners (Hamakom Y’nachem)
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
The three weeks leading up to the 9th of Av are a time of grief and sorrow. The ritual of Nichum Aveilim focuses on the power of community in moments of darkness.
June 23, 2023
A Special Bar Mitzvah
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
As we close our musical season, we reflect on the occasions filled with joyful and deep sounds that made it a memorable year. A few weeks ago we heard some of this special music during the bar mitzvah of Cantor Schwartz’s son, Daniel.
June 16, 2023
Eitz Chayim – Tree of LIfe, With Trumpets!
Topic(s) / Music, Shabbat
We bet you probably have not heard the Eitz Chayim prayer with trumpets, and yet, in last week’s parashah, Moses is commanded to fashion two silver trumpets for assembling the Israelites. Wishing you the joy of listening to brass music!
June 07, 2023
Live from NYC: Israel at 75 Concert
Topic(s) / Music, Israel, Shabbat
The halls of Park Avenue Synagogue are still ringing from Wednesday night’s concert, the grand finale of our Israel at 75 season. We look forward to sharing many more concerts with you!
June 02, 2023
NYC Communities Join in Celebrating Israel
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
It’s been a terrific year of celebrating Israel at 75. PAS was particularly honored in this anniversary year to host the annual collaborative Tekes Me’avar, a transitional ceremony between Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut.
May 25, 2023
Se'u Shearim: Receiving the Torah
Topic(s) / Shabbat, Music
As we begin Shavuot, we recall the original receiving of the Torah. At festive moments such as Rosh Hashanah, the congregation receives the Torah differently, making personal gestures of respect as it is carried around the sanctuary in procession (hakafah) with great reverence.