The Shul of New York
A Synagogue for Spiritual Judaism
Sponsor an Oneg
Honor a special event by providing food and drink for the Shabbat Afterparty at an in-person service, or by making a donation to sponsor a 'virtual Oneg' at a Zoom service. It's a lovely way to share your celebration with the congregation and there are perks! You'll be offered the opportunity to light the Shabbat candles, and if you wish, to tell the congregation what you are celebrating or memorializing.
Host a Community Candle Lighting
We are a participatory congregation. Once a month on Shabbat in lieu of a Shabbat service, a member of the Shul community leads a short candle lighting ceremony on Zoom. Leaders are guided by a brief outline which includes the Shabbat candle blessing, kaddish and kiddush, and leaves room for each leader to be as creative as they wish. Contact us to learn more or host.
Our joyful Shabbat services are led by Adam Feder and
our honored guest Rabbis, featuring live music by The Shul Band.
In-Person at
The Angel Orensanz Foundation
Select Fridays | 6:30pm
172 Norfolk St.
New York, NY 10002
A guitarist, singer and composer since the age of 10, Adam has created music for the past 25 years that has drawn the Shul community together in prayer and communal song. To Adam, music is prayer; an interplay of heart, instruments, voice, and congregation. His work with The Shul Band is, in his words, "...a musical blessing. We come together to be a clearing for a greater voice to emerge. The alchemy plays out in musical time and The Shul Band is this expression."
Adam is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and the Hunter School of Social Work. His love of Jewish music has its roots in his grandmother's kitchen, her Yiddish melodies, her cooking and years of Passover Seder musical Marathons, accompanying his father's accordion on his guitar.
After 25 years of service and study with Rabbi Burt, Adam will receive ordination as a Hazzan in the coming year. Mazel Tov, Shul of New York!
We cycle through a variety of Shabbat services each month including in-person services, community candle lightings, and live-streamed services on Zoom. Join us!
Service Schedule
Adam Feder, the Shul's ritual leader, co-founder, and maestro of The Shul Band, has been creating the amazing music of The Shul of New York since 1999. Together with Rabbi Burt Siegel, Adam co-founded the Shul all those years ago.
March 28th: In-Person Service
Guest Speaker: Roberta Wall
Roberta Wall received a JD from the New York University School of Law, lay ordination from Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh and certification to train in Nonviolent Communication from the Center for Nonviolent Communication. She is a member and active participant in several Jewish congregations and learning circles, and is the author of the forthcoming, Torah at the Intersection. Roberta previously was a civil rights lawyer in NYC and leads trainings and retreats in Compassionate (Nonviolent) Communication and Mindfulness on five continents. These days, on Zoom, she facilitates conversations and dialogues across many divides, and has been the recipient of numerous peace fellowships.
Remember that The Shul of New York has no minimum membership dues, and we count on your generosity to ensure our future. We ask that you please explore
our Donation opportunities, and if you are able, contribute to one that resonates with you.
We're all volunteers! Would you like to volunteer to help during our in-person services? Contact Karen Seidman at Karen@theshulofnewyork.org to volunteer.
Fine Print: We are required to strictly adhere to FDNY occupancy regulations for the safety of all. While we expect to accommodate everyone, we are required stop admitting people when occupancy limits are reached. If you arrive after the scheduled start of any service, you may not find a desired seat. Anyone attending a service may be photographed and/or videoed. By attending any Shabbat Service you are giving permission for these pictures and/or videos to appear on the Shul website and/or other Shul publications. ... Lawyers, feh!
February 21st
In-Person Service: Shabbat of Love
February 28th
Community Candle Lighting
March 7th
Service on Zoom with Adam and The Shul Band
March 14th
Service on Zoom with Adam and The Shul Band
March 21st
Community Candle Lighting
March 28th
In-Person Service