Temple of Universal Judaism
A URJ: Union for Reform Judaism Congregation
1010 Park Avenue
@ E 85th 10028
Rabbi Ari Fridkis
יְהִי בֵיתְךָ פַּתוּחַ לִרְוָחָה...
May your house be open
so that all may come in . . .
- The Talmud
open Reform Judaism for an open world
OCTOBER 2019
5780 תשרי
2nd
Shabbat
next on Fri Nov 8
"Out & About"
'round town w' TUJ
TUJ's 2nd Shabbat is a unique program that takes place out of the synagogue - usually on Friday eve - aimed at bringing Members, Family & Friends together.
A trip to a museum, a movie, play or cultural event around town...
"Shabbat Diner": a Sabbath meal at
a local restaurant...
"Friday-Night-at-the Movies" with homemade Shabbat Dinner at the home of Rabbi Fridkis...
A visit to a Member's home or
office - with or without a program -
including dinner, or Hor D'oeuvres,
or dessert...
A walking tour on Shabbat afternoon.
With the hectic season, New Year, and Holy Days upon us, we'll begin TUJ's 2019-20 "2nd Shabbat" on November 8
1st
Shabbat
next on Fri Nov 1
Shabbat SERVICE &
Kristalnacht meml
On the first Shabbat of each November, it has become TUJ's tradition to memorialize recall the Shoah TUJ A special visit to Lower Manhattan for TUJ's dedication of Mill St Synagogue Way - newly named for America's 1st synagogue, the first permanent home of NY's Spanish-Portuguese congregation.
Meet in front of The Wall Street Inn -
9 South William Street @Mill Lane
(Click here or the address above > Google Maps)
Following a brief street dedication, we'll head to a private event space at the nearby colonial-era Fraunces Tavern -celebrating its 300th Anniversary this Fall! - for a Ladino-Sephardic Shabbat Service and Italian Shabbat Dinner.
"85shabbat"
MORE INFO BELOW
3rd
Shabbat
Fri Sep 20 730p
Shabbat SERVICE
& SELIHOT PRAYERS
Selihot are pre-New Year's prayers of forgiveness recited during the month before the New Year - with intensified depth beginning late at night on the Saturday before Rosh Hashanah.
By tradition, Selihot are not recited on the Sabbath as their penitential nature might conflict with the joy of Shabbat. In fact, some have dubbed the Selihot Service as a "mini Yom Kippur."
At TUJ, however, we are comfortable with this liturgical flexibility - knowing for our congregation it is on Friday evening that most are present.
A festive, pre-New Year Oneg Shabbat of light food and sweets will follow the Service.
Our temporary URL is:
www.TUJ-TorahNYC.org
Reservations are OPEN for
Yom Kippur Eve / Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur Morning
Yom Kippur Day / Yizkor
Guests: Click here or on the edges of this Torah scroll to scroll to the RSVP box.
SHANA TOVA
1st FRIDAY-of-the-month is...
85shabbat
TUJ's Celebration of Song and the Spirit
FriDAY September 6
630 PM
Dedication of Mill St Synagogue Way
Location of America's 1st Synagogue
Reading of George Washington's Letter to American Jews
Click here for location on So WIlliam St on Google Maps
7 PM
Sephardic-Ladino Shabbat Service
with Spanish Shabbat Table Songs
America's 1st Jews were Iberians from Brazil!
8 PM
Italian-Style Shabbat Dinner
At an Event Space at nearby The Fraunces Tavern
9 PM
Dulses (Ladino = Dessert)
Sabado Dulse i Bueno (Ladino = Shabbat Shalom)
S'bit Salam (Mediterranean Arabic = Shabbat Shalom)
Boas Entrada de Saba (Portuguese = Shabbat Shalom)
!שבת שלום
about us
At TUJ, The Temple of Universal Judaism we take pride in being a “house for all people” (Isaiah 56). For nearly fifty years we’ve been a Reform congregation where both Jews and non-Jews can find a welcoming Jewish home.
As a URJ: Union for Reform Judaism congregation, we embrace the two-millennia old premise of Rabbinic Judaism which saw the unfolding Jewish future as a shifting mirror of Judaism’s ancient past. At TUJ you will find a combination of beautiful Jewish traditions and modern creative adaptations.
Throughout history, Jews have been a people of diverse origins united by the Torah’s message of compassion and justice for all. We honor that tradition as we embrace individuals of all races, backgrounds and orientations and strive to bestow dignity on every human soul.
TUJ is historically blessed to have great longevity with clergy. Our founding rabbi, Roy Rosenberg, was with the congregation for over twenty years.
Rabbi Ari Fridkis, one of the most ideologically progressive ordained Reform rabbis in North America came to us back in 2012 and has no plans of tiring out.
Cantor, Dana Anesi, an HUC-JIR ordained Reform cantor joined us in 2014. She too is here to stay.
Both Rabbi Fridkis and Cantor Anesi are supportive and open to both intrafaith and interfaith couples and families and both officiate at interfaith weddings.
Members
Temple of Universal Judaism members includes multi-generational families, same-sex couples and individuals, interfaith families and couples, those descended from matrilineal or patrilineal Jewish parents, Jews-by-choice, and people of all ages. Though we are a mainstream Reform congregation with strong, traditional Jewish values and practices, we feel privileged to welcome both Jews and non-Jews.
TUJ is far more than a synagogue or simply a "religious" group: we are a true “community” – a warm, devoted congregation of caring and supportive individuals and families who share a culture of Jewish living.
As we continue to grow, our members come from all the great population centers of world Jewry: North America, South America, France, Israel, and many more. And with our very low cost Membership, TUJ is the most financially egalitarian Reform congregation in New York! Regardless of one's footing, we make it possible for all to join us.
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VISIT US
If you haven't visited us - or haven't recently - we hope you will soon: all are always welcome. Consider joining us for the Holy Days, for any 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shabbat evening, or a holiday service and celebration. We promise you will receive a very warm and personal welcome.
DONATE
Whether you are a member, visitor or guest, we need and welcome your financial support.
We are New York City's - and North America's! - most theologically progressive, mainstream URJ: Union for Reform Judaism congregation. TUJ's open-door and open-minded presence is an example to Jews all around the world: that every Jewish community can maintain and build a full Jewish life, inclusive of every human being, each with his or her differing spiritual needs.
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contact us
212 658 0810 Temple Office
917 617 3615 In case of Family Emergency,
please TEXT Rabbi Fridkis
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East 85 NY NY 10028
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ימים נוראים
ROSH HASHANAH
Sun Sep 29
7pm Evening Service
Mon Sep 30
10am Morning Service
12pm Family Service
1230pm Wine & Cheese,
Apples & Honey
1pm New Year Luncheon
130pm* Tashlich (* Leave Temple)
YOM KIPPUR
Tue Oct 8
7pm Evening Service
including Kol Nidre
Wed Oct 9
10am Morning Service
1pm Family Service
315pm Afternoon Service
5pm Yizkor Meml Service
530pm Neila Closing Service
615pm Havdalah
Click here for Yom Kippur Schedule Details
MEMBER high holy day information
Non-MEMBERS CLick Here
Everyone - Jewish or not - is always welcome at The Temple of Universal Judaism and TorahNYC, a URJ: Union for Reform Judaism Congregation.
TUJ Members, Family & Friends
Members and Member's Children/ Grandchildren under 18 yo:
No additional contribution (included with Membership).
RSVP is not required.
Member's Adult Children/Grandchildren over 18 yo - Suggested Minimum Contribution:
18-25 yo Contribution is optional
Over 25 yo $50/service -or- $200/ Holy Days (all five services)
Other Friends & Family - Suggested Minimum Contribution:
13-25 yo $25/service -or- $100/ Holy Days (all five services)
Over 25 yo $50/service -or- $200/ Holy Days (all five services)
TUJ-TorahNYC Guests
Click here to visit the TorahNYC page for more information.
Family Service
Our festive and lively Shofar Service followed by a Childrens'/Family Service & Lunch on Rosh Hashanah @12n, as well as Yom Kippur Family Service @1pm, welcome both Members and Guests.
Members and Member's Children/ Grandchildren:
No additional contribution (included with Membership).
RSVP is not required.
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TUJ-TorahNYC Guests @Family Services:
Click here to visit the TorahNYC page for more information.
Everyone is invited to our Rosh Hashanah Reception (1230p) & New Year's Luncheon (1pm) following the Shofar Service. There is no charge and no RSVP is required.
TUJ Membership
Annual TUJ Membership is just $600 per adult (25+) and includes the High Holy Days.
For those who can contribute more, a voluntary, honored Membership is $1,000.
Click here to download our Membership Form.
TUJ has the most generous dues structure among mainstream URJ Reform congregation in NYC! Regardless of one's financial situation, we make it possible for all interested to join us. We offer Scholarships for individuals and families with financial need seeking to become active TUJ Members. Please contact the Rabbi or Temple Treasurer.
Important Information about our Holy Day Safety & Security Protocols
While we do not expect any problems, our communal safety is a concern. There will be a well-organized Security presence, a Security Officer, and special Safety protocols for all TUJ Holy Day services.
For Security reasons, all Members and Guests over 18 yo are asked:
- to keep their "ticket/pass" at all times
- to check-in at Reception at every service
- to have a government-issued picture ID at all times.
Reservations are never required to attend the High Holy Days or any service at TUJ/ TorahNYC. However, Guest RSVP is helpful for Registration and Security - and to welcome you by name.
TUJ Members do NOT need to RSVP.
Click here for more TUJ-TorahNYC info on the TorahNYC webpage.
HIGH HOLY DAY CONTRIBUTION
While not required, TorahNYC/ TUJ Guests are invited to contribute in advance for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Alternately, you are welcome to contribute at each service at the Reception Desk (Cash/Check/CC). No one will be turned away.
Most importantly, please RSVP to help our Security Staff and to expedite the Reception process.
Contribute for High Holy Days
YOU VISITED US HERE, NOW VISIT US THERE*
* Our Space: 1010 Park Ave @E 85 * Our Email: TUJcongregation@gmail.com
* Our Mail: (+) New York, NY 10028 * Our Phone: 212 658 0810
& please return again to our temporary URL: www.TUJ-TorahNYC.org for our updated Calendar