SCJ @ TNS

A creative approach to Jewish education is coming downtown. The New Shul is partnering with the School for Creative Judaism to bring its unique approach to the branch of the school opening this September on Fifth Avenue and 12th Street at First Presbyterian Church. The branch will offer a B Mitzvah journey including Hebrew reading, Torah chanting and prayer, alongside in depth study and discussion of Torah stories, Jewish holidays and 20th century Jewish history. Through this experience, shared with other children their age, students will find out for themselves what being Jewish means to them. They gain a sense of community, where they can connect, share and grow together.

One hour classes in small peer groups based on age will be followed by a communal gathering with music and discussion led by cantor and musician Dana Herz and Rabbi Misha Shulman. All teachers at SCJ are Israeli artists living and working in New York.

Of the many things American Jews have learned this past year, perhaps the clearest is that we must give our children an understanding of, and appreciation for their Jewish identity, so that they can feel a sense of security and ownership over their tradition. For over fifteen years, and through hundreds of B’nai Mitzvah, SCJ has been creating fun and inquisitive environments for NYC children to learn about where they came from and how their ancestors inspire them to act in the world. Join us on this next leg of our journey.

If there is enough interest we will be offering convenient pick-up from both Grace Church and VCS.

All are welcome to join TNS and help build a context for the Jewish community that is joyous, meaningful, and relevant to our contemporary lives. For more information, including membership options, please contact Susan Meyers, TNS Executive Director (susan@newshul.org).

SCJ families are invited to join TNS community events, High Holy Day services and events, and our series of Brooklyn Shabbatot.

While participation in community events is open to all SCJ families, you are invited to join TNS as members and receive a discount on SCJ tuition ~ 20% off branch lessons and 10% off one-on-one lessons. (This is in addition to our 5% sibling tuition discount for families registering more than one child.)

Click HERE to learn more and join TNS

High Holy Days 5786 Services - our unique events to celebrate Judaism's most important days. Services will be held at different locations including: Village community school, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 45, All Angels Church. Tickets for the immediate family are included with TNS membership.

Non-member Pricing:

  • $180 per person per event

  • $600 per person for All Events Pass

Click HERE to sign up for HHD 5786

Brooklyn Shabbatot - a series of Shabbat evening services with Rabbi Misha, featuring good food and friends. Gatherings will be at 6pm at the South Oxford Space (138 S. Oxford Street in Brooklyn) on the following dates:

  • 11/14; 12/19; 2/6; 3/13; 4/24

Pricing for all (TNS members and non-members):

  • All dates ~ $180 per adult, $72 per child

  • Individual dates ~ $42 per adult, $24 per child

Click HERE to sign up for Brooklyn Shabbatot