Jewish Community Events in New York

Join Jewish community events in New York celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the Jewish community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.

Baroque Masterwork Concert: "Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo"

Join members of the Camerata Grimani chamber ensemble for a live performance unlike no other! The oratorio bubbles with excitement. –Allan Altman, American Record Guide This performance proclaims that Ester slumbers in darkness no longer. –Joseph Newsome, Voix des Arts A musical recovery, that of this forgotten oratorio, shamelessly extroverted and of great communicative relevance. –Marçal Borotau, Sonograma In celebration of the critically-praised Navona Records release of the first and only complete recording of Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo ("Esther, Liberator of the Jewish People") by Alessandro Stradella (1639–1682), members of the original cast reunite for a special performance of this 1673 masterwork in honor of the Purim holiday. Exploring themes of courage, self-acceptance, ambition, justice, and power, Stradella’s Ester tells the story of a timid girl, secret Jew, and Persian Queen who summons the bravery to save her people from annihilation. While the oratorio, a large-scale musical narrative, derives its plot from the biblical story of The Book of Esther, modern audiences will surely find resonance and relevance in the journey of a lone woman who triumphs over tyranny. Originally intended to be played in a Baroque palace for an aristocratic Catholic audience, this bracingly innovative work composed by a volatile genius was largely lost to time before its recent rediscovery and revival. Join us on Sunday, March 8th at 3pm as Stradella’s Ester resounds again in the Museum at Eldridge Street's magnificently restored 1887 Main Sanctuary. Musicians: Ester: Jessica Gould, soprano Speranza Celeste: Sonia Tedla, soprano Mardocheo: Kinneret Ely, countertenor Aman: Gabriele Lombardi, baritone Assuero: Salvo Vitale, bass Members of the Camerata Grimani chamber ensemble

Sunday, 08, 15.00 - Sunday, 08, 16.30 New York, NY _$25

Purim At Ideal Glass: Esther's Mix

An immersive Purim party of masks, music, and mischief—where Esther’s story comes alive all around you. PURIM AT IDEAL GLASS: ESTHER’S MIX is an immersive Purim party inspired by the Book of Esther—reimagined as a decadent, playful world of masks, music, performance, and surprise. Guests are invited to move freely through the space as the story of Esther unfolds around them. Rather than a traditional seated show, this is a living party: performers roam, scenes emerge and dissolve, and the audience becomes part of the celebration. Expect moments of spectacle, mischief, and intimacy—where joy, secrecy, resistance, and revelation blur together. ✨ What to Expect Immersive, party-style experience (not a seated show) Roaming performers & interactive moments Live music, DJs, and dancing Masks, costumes, and playful surprises Bar available

Friday, 06, 18.00 - Friday, 06, 23.59 New York, NY _$25

Publish Your Event for Free

PolyEsther: A Queer Purim Party For All

There is simply nothing like PolyEsther; just ask any of the 800 guests from last year's sold-out party. This year we are going queerer, kookier, & kinkier. That means we are partnering with House of Yes in Brooklyn to throw the largest and most epic Queer Purim Party for All. Come through the looking glass and experience two huge dance floors, immersive performances in every corner, and a Purim wonderland where you definitely won't be able to tell the difference between Esther and Mordechai! Craving a Bris Station / Circumcision Salad bar? We got you. How about a Drag Shtreimel Petting Zoo? We got that. Crazy costumes are advised, but there will be makeup and masquerade corners for last minute makeovers. Of course, for anyone too uptight, there will be plenty of poppers. Purim is the ancient Jewish holiday where getting drunk, high, and silly is the main commandment. This year it falls on a Monday night, which means you might want to already call in late for work on Tuesday. Tuesdays come every week, Purim is once a year. Don't miss out.

Monday, 02, 19.00 - Tuesday, 03, 04.00 Brooklyn, NY _$25

Vintage Purim

Back for our 6th year! Please don’t wait for tickets to go up in price. Book early! Launch sale happening now! 🎭 The Purim party for you! New York’s most anticipated social event of the year! Celebrate Purim with hundreds of YJPs. You belong here. From the producers of Purim Crawl 2021, Purim in Tulum 2022, Electric Purim 2023 and Purim Festival 2024, and retro purim 2025, we bring you Vintage Purim 2026! Whether you like to dance, lounge, socialize or just relax and be antisocial then this party is for you! Our unique venue features various incredible rooms that has something for everyone. We'll also have a ROOFTOP and access to many bathrooms. Get your costume on and come out as your true self to celebrate Purim as a community! Music by DJ Mark Wolf Opening act by Shayna D aka Shevester Live band/kumzitz in a seperate section (Turk's inn), which is attached to The Sultan Room, come jam with The Baruch Tahler tribute band. BYOI- bring your own instruments to play along. Please message us to negotiate comped tickets in exchange for your musical talents. Curated by Esther Rosen, a Sacred Music Project Purim Jam Line up of surprise DJs and Muscial talent some names will be added here as we get closer to purim! check back. V’Nahafochu: A Mystical Meditation with Sydney Altschul Kabbalah purim meditation with @millenialrabbi, Daniel Bortz Get fair and honest poem appraisal from The Bumbys. Look out for more suprise entertainers. 2 fully loaded cash bars (CC accepted) on site. 🚪Doors Open at 10:00 PM and party ends at 4AM. Please come early to maximize your experience. 🚗 Venue is a 15 min drive Crown Heights at night. 📜 MEGILLAH READINGS: 11PM, 12AM, 1AM in Turk's inn or on the the rooftop, if the weather permits. You're welcome to bring a megillah to add more readings. Goal is to have a reading every hour on the hour. 💸 A portion of every ticket sale will be donated to people in need to fulfill your Purim obligation of giving charity to the needy. ♥️ Single or want to play matchmaker? VINTAGE PURIM is introducing attendees on Loop,a matchmaking app, to facilitate connections in our community. Join our Loop group using this link to match with another attendees of retro purim. Feel free to invite other friends who couldn’t attend but would enjoy connecting with us. You can also matchmake friends. Non-singles are invited to participate! Signing up only takes a few minutes, even if you don’t have Loop yet. Once in the group, you’ll be able to: 1) Check out the amazing people at Vintage Purim 👀 2) Ask for introductions to any singles you’d like to meet 🤝 3) Create matches! So yes, non-singles should also join to matchmake friends 😍 🪪 21+ ONLY ✅ BRING VALID PHYSICAL ID! ❌ NO PHOTOS OF IDs ALLOWED. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE. 🗝️Why Vintage? Vintage lifestyle offers valuable lessons in sustainability, quality, and mindfulness, acting as a rebellion against throwaway culture. Key lessons includevaluing durability over fast fashion, practicing resourcefulness through repairing items, embracing slow living, and finding beauty in imperfections. It promotes intentional living, reducing waste, and mastering practical, forgotten skills. Honoring all the victims of October 7th, forever in our hearts and minds we continue to pray for the safety our IDF heros. We will dance again, Am Yisrael Chai!

Monday, 02, 22.00 - Tuesday, 03, 04.00 Brooklyn, NY _$25

From Hidden to Seen: Shabbat Weekend of Recovery and Awakening

Presented by 14Y Selah in partnership with the Riverdale Y, Congregation Tehillah, Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, Hebrew Institute of Riverdale-The Bayit, the Kehilah of Riverdale, Riverdale Temple, YCT Rabbinical School, Yeshivat Maharat, with support from UJA-Federation of New York. In Parashat Shemot, the story of Exodus begins not with grand miracles but with small acts of noticing — the midwives who protect life, the daughter of Pharaoh who draws Moshe from the water, and a young man who pauses to look at a burning bush and truly see. Transformation, Torah teaches, begins when we open our eyes to what has been hidden — the pain we’ve ignored, the potential we’ve forgotten, the holiness already present in our lives. At 14Y Selah, this parasha speaks to the heart of recovery and awakening. Healing begins when we allow ourselves to be seen, when we speak what has been unspoken, and when we stand with those still in the shadows. Like the midwives and Moshe, we too can be part of a story that turns pain into possibility. This Shabbat, we gather to honor the courage it takes to begin again — to be seen, to see each other, and to believe that liberation starts right where we are. Join us for an evening of song, nourishment, and connection, followed by an immersive Saturday retreat of reflection and renewal. What to Expect Friday Evening | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Opening circle and community welcome Candle lighting, Kiddush, and Motzi before the meal Kosher Shabbat dinner served at HIC, with support from Riverdale Y spiritual leaders Guided conversation and song circl Saturday Afternoon | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Learning and interactive teaching on Parashat Shemot Experiential workshop connecting Jewish values and recovery practice Sharing circle and community reflection Havdalah ceremony to close the weekend Community Values & Accessibility All meals are kosher and included in registration. Substance-free environment honoring the recovery community. Pluralistic community: we welcome and respect all levels of Jewish observance and practice. All are welcome, no prior Jewish or recovery experience required. Family-friendly and accessible space. Childcare will be provided.

Friday, 09, 18.00 - Friday, 09, 20.00 Bronx, NY _$25

Beginners Hebrew Conversational Class

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Hebrew conversations with our fun and interactive Beginners Hebrew Conversational Class!

Tuesday, 06, 19.00 - Tuesday, 06, 20.30 Great Neck, NY _$25

Screening of Ziyara

In Arabic, Ziyara (زيارة) means visit to the saints. Celebrated filmmaker Simone Bitton embarks on a personal road trip across Morocco, tracing the remnants of the country’s once-thriving Jewish community. In the 1950s, Morocco was home to 300,000 Jews; today, only a small fraction remain, yet their saints’ tombs endure—cared for by Muslim guardians who preserve their memory. Through close examination of synagogues, shrines, and village records, Bitton uncovers stories of coexistence, loss, and endurance. Ziyara is both a meditation on migration and a hopeful reflection on shared heritage, revealing a delicate thread between past and present, tradition and modernity. As the camera gathers stories, smiles, and blessings, it patiently repairs connections long thought severed.

Thursday, 16, 18.30 - Thursday, 16, 21.00 New York, NY _$25

Israel @ 78: Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Just after 4 PM on May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion pounded his gavel to call to order the auspicious ceremony at the Tel Aviv Art Museum, declaring the establishment of Eretz Yisrael. Seventy-eight years later, we gather to celebrate that moment when our hope of 2,000 years was realized.

Friday, 24, 18.00 - Friday, 24, 19.45 New York, NY _$25

The Israeli Opera’s Mothers

Our founding matriarchs have long taken back seats to their husbands. In the Bible, we learn a few names, but we hear nothing about how Sarah felt when Abraham offered to sacrifice Isaac without consulting her, about the pain of sisters Rachel and Leah over being married to the same man, Jacob, or about the scores of nameless women who raised the children, fought in battles and helped write Jewish history. Now, the Israeli Opera has flipped the script, telling the Genesis stories from the point of view of women, giving voice not only to Sarah, Rachel and Leah but to biblical females unseen. Following the success of our recent performance of The Israeli Opera’s Theodor, The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center is proud to welcome the creator and principal performers of Mothers: Anat Czarny as Hagar and Leah Daniela Sklorka as Rebecca and Rachel Shay Block as Sarah Yael Levita as God’s voice David Sebba, Librettist, Composer and Musical Director Shirit Lee Weiss, Stage Director

Thursday, 30, 18.30 - Thursday, 30, 20.15 New York, NY _$25

The First Jews of Auschwitz

Eighty-one years ago, Red Army troops marched through the gates of Auschwitz and confronted the vestiges of the horrific industrial killing factory: the corpses, bones and ashes of more than 1.1 million people slaughtered there and the 7,000 skeletal prisoners who’d proven too ill or weak to be sent off on death marches by Nazis attempting to hide their crimes. To commemorate that day in January 1945, we take you back to the first days of the concentration camp with an interactive event built around the screening of an award-winning documentary film about the first official Jewish transport sent to it, 999: The Forgotten Girls. The young unmarried Slovakian Jewish women on that transport were rounded up by their government with the promise of a few months of paid factory work in Germany, sorely needed income for families whose businesses had been seized and jobs had been taken away. They found neither factory work nor wages: just the agony of slave labor, brutality and starvation at Auschwitz. Weaving together first-person testimony and archival materials, the film tells the long-ignored story of the Slovakian government’s fervor to rid the country of Jews and the young women who managed to survive three years of living hell.

Tuesday, 27, 18.00 - Tuesday, 27, 20.00 New York, NY _$25

Latest Jewish Events

Baroque Masterwork Concert: "Ester, Liberatrice Del Popolo Ebreo"

Tuesday, 27, 18.00 - Tuesday, 27, 20.00 New York, NY 33.85

Purim At Ideal Glass: Esther's Mix

Tuesday, 27, 18.00 - Tuesday, 27, 20.00 New York, NY 50.00

PolyEsther: A Queer Purim Party For All

Tuesday, 27, 18.00 - Tuesday, 27, 20.00 Brooklyn, NY 51.49

Latest Jewish Businesses and Organizations

Syracuse Jewish Law Student Association

At the heart of Syracuse University's College of Law lies the Jewish Law Student Association, a student-led organization that brings together future legal professionals with a passion for understanding Jewish legal traditions and their relevance to contemporary practice. Established within the Syracuse, NY law school community, this association embodies the values of intellectual curiosity, cultural appreciation, and professional excellence. The organization serves as a welcoming community for law students seeking to explore the rich history and ongoing evolution of Jewish law while developing meaningful friendships with classmates who share their interests. By joining the association, members become part of a supportive network that recognizes the importance of cultural and religious perspectives in legal education and practice. The Syracuse Jewish Law Student Association is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students can discuss, debate, and learn from one another in a collegial atmosphere. The group's activities and initiatives reflect the broader commitment of Syracuse University's College of Law to preparing well-rounded legal professionals who understand the diverse contexts in which law operates. Located in Syracuse, NY, the association draws strength from its position within one of the region's premier legal education institutions. Members benefit from access to the law library, career services, and other resources that support their academic and professional growth. The association represents the diversity of thought and background that characterizes the law school community, fostering connections that often extend beyond the classroom into lifelong professional relationships among Syracuse's legal community.

Syracuse, NY

CUNY Jewish Law Students Association

Founded as part of the City University of New York's commitment to making legal education accessible and affordable, CUNY Law's Jewish Law Students Association represents the school's core values of diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Located in Long Island City, the association brings together law students who are passionate about understanding how Jewish traditions, values, and legal principles can contribute to meaningful social change and community advocacy. CUNY Law, established in 1983 with a mission to train outstanding public interest lawyers, has consistently been recognized among the nation's top law schools for diversity of student body, faculty, and perspective. The Jewish Law Students Association embodies this commitment by creating space for students to explore their Jewish identity while developing as socially conscious legal professionals. The organization recognizes that diversity of experience, background, and thought generates invaluable learning and strengthens the legal profession's capacity to serve all communities. Operating within a law school community that is intimately aware of the effects of racism, discrimination, and systemic injustice, the CUNY Jewish Law Students Association connects students who are committed to redressing inequities and pursuing justice. The association provides mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities rooted in the belief that lawyers have a responsibility to address root causes of oppression. By fostering relationships among Jewish law students and allies in Long Island City, the association supports the development of attorneys who will use their legal training to create transformative change and build a more equitable society.

Long Island City, NY

Brooklyn Law Jewish Law Students Association

The Jewish Law Students Association represents a cornerstone of student life at Brooklyn Law School, located in Brooklyn, NY, where it brings together law students with shared interests in Jewish legal tradition, ethics, and community service. As a student-led organization within one of the nation's most inclusive law schools, the association reflects Brooklyn Law School's decades-long commitment to access, diversity, and meaningful legal education since 1901. At its heart, the Jewish Law Students Association exists to build community among students who seek to understand and apply Jewish legal principles within contemporary legal practice. The organization creates spaces for intellectual dialogue, professional mentorship, and collaborative learning—values that align perfectly with Brooklyn Law School's mission of empowering lawyers to meet the demands of a new world of law. Members benefit from the school's culture of inclusion and its recognition that diverse perspectives strengthen legal education and practice. Brooklyn Law School's extensive network of over 24,000 alumni spanning 50 countries and multiple industries provides the association with invaluable mentorship and professional connections. The school's outstanding student body, representing 42 states and seven countries, creates a uniquely diverse and intellectually rich environment where students from different backgrounds collaborate and learn from one another. This diversity extends to the school's commitment to public service and social justice, reflected in its nationally ranked clinical and public interest law programs. The Jewish Law Students Association stands as a testament to Brooklyn Law School's foundational values of inclusion since its inception. Operating within a law school celebrated for its practical training excellence and intellectual rigor, the association empowers students to explore the meaningful intersections between Jewish legal heritage and modern legal practice, all while building lasting relationships within the Brooklyn legal community and beyond.

Brooklyn, NY

Notifications

Jewish Community Events in New York

Latest Jewish Events

Latest Jewish Businesses and Organizations

Cities in New York

Other Communities

You have successfully saved search

Jewish Community Events in New York

Latest Jewish Events

Latest Jewish Businesses and Organizations

Cities in New York

Other Communities