Rabbinic Ordination and Academic Convocation in Israel
Join us in celebrating the Rabbinic Ordination and Academic Convocation of our Israeli Reform leaders on Friday, October 31, 2025 (9 Heshvan 5786) at the Taube Family Campus.
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LUNCH AND LEARN With guest curator Abby Schwartz
 Enjoy a light lunch and illustrated overview of the exhibition followed by a walk-through of the exhibition.
Festival of Song, featuring “The Song of Jonah” Cantata
Temple Israel of the City of New YorkJoin 91¿ì²¥ and Temple Israel for a Festival of Song featuring a full performance of "The Song of Jonah," a cantata for soloist, choir, and orchestra. This award-winning piece by Cantor Justin Callis '25 tells the story of the biblical Book of Jonah in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish. Rabbi Gelfand will be recognized for his 50th year in the rabbinate and all his work as an esteemed member of the HUC Board of Governors and over 20 years on the President’s Rabbinic Council.
The Collars of RBG Evening Lecture
Join guest curator Abby Schwartz for an illustrated talk about the collars of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg followed by a walk-through of the exhibition.