A Place of Presence: A 14Y Selah and Shames JCC Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 20, 2026, 18:00 -
Friday, February 20, 2026, 20:30
Event duration 2 hours
General Admission:
USD 21.05
About A Place of Presence: A 14Y Selah and Shames JCC Shabbat Dinner
Presented by 14Y Selah in partnership with Shames JCC and UJA-Federation of New York
In Parashat Terumah, the Israelites are called to build something sacred together, a home for the Divine in their midst.
“V’asu li mikdash v’shachanti b’tocham.”
“Let them make Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell among them.” (Exodus 25:8)
The Torah doesn’t say God will dwell in it but among them. Holiness isn’t limited to walls or rituals; it arises through relationship in the way we show up, offer ourselves, and hold space for one another.
Each person brought their own terumah: gold, fabric, wood, or song and together the Israelites built a sanctuary of care and intention. At 14Y Selah, this is the heart of recovery and community: each of us brings an offering of self — honesty, kindness, and presence — to build a Mishkan not of beams and curtains, but of connection and compassion.
This Shabbat, we gather to build that space anew with food, song, and open hearts. The evening will begin with a grounding and connection practice using recovery language and mindfulness to help us arrive fully, followed by song, Kiddush, Motzi, and a shared kosher meal.
Join us as we welcome Shabbat and remember: when we bring our whole selves, we create a sanctuary big enough for the Divine to dwell among us.
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Friday, February 20, 2026, 18:00
Friday, February 20, 2026, 20:30
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14Y Selah
https://14yselah.org/
344 East 14th Street
We are a Jewish community for people in recovery and those who love them. We envision a world where Jewish spiritual tradition can offer framing, sustenance, and a modality for healing for people in recovery and those who love them. We want to live in a space in which recovery and Jewish experiences are not bifurcated, but rather deepen, illuminate, and enhance each other. 14Y Selah is a program of the 14th Street Y, a vibrant Jewish Community Center located in downtown New York City. Each year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers of all ages, races, and ethnicities come to 14Y as members, visitors, or partners to experience our high quality and varied programs centered around arts and culture, early childhood education, summer camps, fitness and aquatics, Jewish life, and older adult services. The 14th Street Y is a part of the Educational Alliance and a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York.