HaMatmid meets at 2 pm every Saturday.

Although it began as a way to study the books of the Tanach beyond the Torah, over the past decade we have studied many other topics. These have included how a Torah scroll is created, pre-High Holy Day workshops, deep dives into the Sh’ma and the prayers around the Sh’ma, and everything you need to know about counting the Omer.

(Online, at the same link as services, unless otherwise announced.)

Continuing discussions and raising new questions, this lay-led group meets on Zoom at the main WES link to further delve into the parshah from the preceding week, with volunteer facilitators changing weekly. The group has also been devoting the last half hour of its time each week to reading together through the books of the Nevi’im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings) which follow the Pentateuch. Join us any week!

Zoom only; WES services link. Please check your e-newsletter or admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (contact the office) if you need information on how to join us virtually.

All are welcome to join our ongoing study of the Torah. We read the text in English and consider it from the perspectives of literature, sacred text, religious mythology, family lore, psychology, drama, history, pop culture, and more.

Drop in and join the conversation, or just listen and enjoy! No prior background or knowledge required. Usually the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

For Zoom access, please contact admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (Joan).

In this 2nd session of Gali Rabin's three presentations, she will discuss "Diverse Groups in Israeli Society; and How They Get Along."

Gali Rabin has been Upper West Side Senior Shlicha (Israel Emissary), of the NY delegation of the Jewish Agency for Israel to UJA - Federation of NY, since 2022.

WES congregants will read aloud 3-4 Jewish short stories on the theme of “Jews and their relationship with Christmas” selected, coordinated and rehearsed by Dan Van Doren.  Each year, Dan Van Doren seriously researches the literature and rehearses our readers for live readings of engaging and thought-provoking short stories by Jewish writers on a variety of themes. Don't miss any of the upcoming events in this impressive and beloved series!  (More fun in person, if you can make it!)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Special guest author Nancy Ludmerer will read from and discuss her stories and recent novel, Sarra Copia: A Locked-in Life.
Thursday, May 8, 2025 -3-4 selected stories on the theme of “rabbis and how they deal with families, doubters and skeptics, as well as their own place in the modern world.”

In person and on Zoom.  For Zoom link, please check your e-newsletter or admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (contact the office).

Whether you have no experience, need a refresher or have done it all your life, join us to learn steps to a variety of Israeli dances. With instructor Rina Rinkewich.

Registration is required.  Please click here or use the qr code below to register.

Rina Rinkewich, M.F.A., is a dance teacher and choreographer who teaches in New York City and internationally.  After an untraditional career in modern dance, Rina returned to her childhood love of Israeli folk dancing, teaching and choreographing within this idiom.

All are welcome to join our ongoing study of the Torah. We read the text in English and consider it from the perspectives of literature, sacred text, religious mythology, family lore, psychology, drama, history, pop culture, and more.

Drop in and join the conversation, or just listen and enjoy! No prior background or knowledge required. Usually the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

For Zoom access, please contact admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (Joan).