An afternoon of three Jewish short stories from India and from the Iranian-American community in New York City, read aloud by West End congregants, followed by a chance for questions and comments.
(Following services, in person)
How American Jewish & non-Jewish composers have infused mainstream musical forms and styles with Jewish passion and yearning as well as Jewish musical themes and motifs. The presentation will include audio with the sounds of Jewish chant and the texts of Jewish prayer.
Presented by Robert Cohen, historian of folk and Jewish music.
Join us as we learn about United States immigration history, the role of Ellis Island, and recent developments in this fraught field.
Jeffrey Heller’s main professional interest is asylum law. He is a uniformed National Park Service volunteer at the National Museum of Immigration on Ellis Island, where he shares information, introduces movies, and gives guided tours.
Please join us for our commemoration of Yom HaShoah. We will hear from our member Grace Rapkin about the story of her mother— the only member of her family to survive the Holocaust, and we will mourn the immeasurable loss of life and community with music from our members and reflections from our 7th graders.
with WES Scholar-in-Residence 2026 - Dr. David Kaufman
Roberta Franco Glick will discuss the role of the World Jewish Congress, its origins and the importance of having a liberal Jewish voice in Israel. She will also comment on the impact of the liberal Jewish contingent on Israeli society.
Ms. Franco Glick represented ARZA at the World Jewish Congress in Jerusalem.
We study a broad range of topics, which have included the structure and prayers of services, the Jewish holiday cycle, and how a Torah scroll is created. We've held workshops to help people get more out of the High Holy Days. Some people have studied with us for years; others drop in when they can. Next we'll look at... what? Tell us what you've always wanted to know more about! All are invited to join the discussion. Led by Susan Schorr.
A musical lay-led service. Led by Sharon Cinnamon and Eli Shapiro
The service will be both in person and on Zoom.
In Person: Elevator access is available to all levels of our synagogue building.
WES does not require masking but does provide a “Masks Only” section at services and most programs.
Zoom: If you would like to join us for services on Zoom, please email admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (Joan) for Zoom access.
Meet our rabbi, cantor and director of JFLL (Jewish Family Life & Learning).
REGISTER AT westendsynagogue.org/oh2025
Shabbat Morning Services are led by Rabbi Emily or Cantor Melissa. They are grounded in music, guided by clergy, and celebratory of lay leadership. Services include a mix of Hebrew (with transliteration provided), with both traditional egalitarian and interpretive translations. Services are preceded by Torah Study session 9:00-9:45am.
Please Note Reduced Summer Schedule (July & August 2025)
