Upcoming events.

Women's Spirituality
Jan
6

Women's Spirituality

Join Anne Sportas for a warm and welcoming session of Jewish Women’s Spirituality, open to women of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're deeply rooted in Jewish learning or just beginning your journey, no prior knowledge is needed—just a curious spirit and an open

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Seudah & Cinema
Jan
10

Seudah & Cinema

Everyone is invited by the Gesher Group for a special evening of food, fellowship and film. We’ll begin with the Mincha/Ma’ariv services, led by Gadi Galili, and then enjoy a Seudah, the 3rd Shabbat meal featuring a delicious Israeli buffet dinner.

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Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million
Feb
1

Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million

Searching for a meaningful way to spend this rare stretch of unstructured time, Shlachter began asking a simple but ambitious question: Who is Israel right now? The answer became Hinenu—Hebrew for "Here we are"—a project built around photographing and interviewing 100 people whose demographic profiles mirror Israel’s population at ten million.

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Women of Park Book Group
Feb
3

Women of Park Book Group

Thirty years ago, Laura’s mother left her family and is never seen again. She left behind her purse, keys, and her mysterious paintings of a red house. Laura’s family never recovers from this mysterious loss. Decades later, Laura goes to Italy where her parents met after WWII, trying to find answers about her mother. With elements of true crime and revelations about Italy during the war, the novel describes Laura following her mother’s trajectory as she travels to Naples, Turin, and finally back home. Along the way, she confronts the dark truth of her mother’s story and at last makes sense of her own.

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The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
Feb
24

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Take a virtual Zoom tour of The Jewish Museum’s major exhibition examining how the heroic story of Queen Esther served as a popular source of inspiration for Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1609) and his contemporaries in 17th -century Netherlands. The exhibit is from The Jewish Museum in New York.

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Rachmaninoff and the Tsar: A New Musical Play
Mar
15

Rachmaninoff and the Tsar: A New Musical Play

Hershey Felder returns to Cleveland in his newest hit, starring as the virtuoso pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff, now ensconced in Beverly Hills, shares his memory of a long-ago encounter with Russia’s last Tsar, portrayed by British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri. “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” features the most beloved compositions by this last great representative of Russian romanticism, including his Prelude in C# minor and the 2nd Piano Concerto. It promises to be another dramatic musical journey in the Hershey Felder style that audiences all over the world have come to adore.

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Newborn Chanukah Shabbat
Dec
20

Newborn Chanukah Shabbat

Each year we honor all Park families who have celebrated the arrival of a child since last Chanukah. Bring grandparents and great-grandparents and the whole family to join us for this fun & festive ceremony! The official "newborn ceremony" will take place after 11:15 am. Chanukah gifts given to each Park child honored on this Shabbat are provided through the generosity of the Barry P. Garson Memorial Fund.

Contact Eva by December 12th at (216) 371-2244, Ext. 127 to RSVP or for further information.

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Celebrate Chanukah at Park Synagogue
Dec
19

Celebrate Chanukah at Park Synagogue

Celebrate Klezmer Shabbat and a special Chanukah Dinner!

Enjoy services followed by a

festive dinner with lots of latkes, gelt and fun!

WAITLIST AVAILABLE at LGregory@parksyn.org or (216) 371-2244, ext. 165. Limited Seating, RSVP early.

Donations can be made in memory of Cyndi to help provide gifts for children in our community online at www.parksynagogue.org/donate.

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8 Candles to Kill!
Dec
13

8 Candles to Kill!

Join the fun at Park’s hilarious Chanukah-themed Murder Mystery Dinner! 🕵️‍♂️ Enjoy a gourmet buffet by Café 56 as Lt. Columbo investigates a “latke-laced” case full of laughs, clues, and candlelight chaos.

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Women of Park Book Group
Dec
3

Women of Park Book Group

How to Read a Book - A Novel

by Monica Woods

How To Read a Book is a charming, deeply moving novel about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the power of books to change our lives.

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Women's Shabbat
Nov
22

Women's Shabbat

Join us for the Women’s Shabbat Service and Lunch featuring Scholar-in -Residence Gayle Horwitz, Director of Education Policy for the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Park Member, speaking on “Hope is Mandatory: Surprising Lessons from the Frontlines of Fighting Antisemitism."

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Voting Rights: The Power of Civil Action
Nov
13

Voting Rights: The Power of Civil Action

Revisions in voting laws at both state and federal levels have created an often confusing and intimidating landscape for exercising a fundamental right of our democracy – the right to vote! Join us for a vital, informative and up-to-the-minute program on voting rights.

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Shabbat Morning Special Speaker - November 8
Nov
8

Shabbat Morning Special Speaker - November 8

Welcome two wounded IDF soldiers, Haim Otachi and Gabriel Timchenko, to Park Synagogue. These special guests will each speak for about 10 minutes followed by a 10 minute combined Q&A.

This is through the Together for Them project of El Ami-El Atzmi, a charitable educational organization accredited by the state of Israel. It has the mission of strengthening Jewish Zionist Idenitity, while empowering wounded IDF soldiers by documenting and presenting their inspiring selfless stories of responsibilities and overcoming challenges.

We look forward to seeing you on Shabbat!

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Women's Spirituality
Nov
4

Women's Spirituality

Join Anne Sportas for a warm and welcoming session of Jewish Women’s Spirituality, open to women of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're deeply rooted in Jewish learning or just beginning your journey, no prior knowledge is needed—just a curious spirit and an open heart. Come connect, reflect, and explore meaningful Jewish wisdom together in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Commanders for Israel's Security
Nov
3

Commanders for Israel's Security

Join us Monday Evening, November 3rd at Park Synagogue for a special guest speaker, Dr. Shimshoni will discuss:

“The Road Not Taken: Opportunities, Risk and Choice - Where to from Here?”

This Evening is Sponsored by Elisabeth and Bradley Sherman.

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Award-Winning Author Howard Langer to Visit Park
Oct
28

Award-Winning Author Howard Langer to Visit Park

Please join us when National Jewish Book Award winner Howard Langer will appear at Park to speak about his new book, The Last Dekrepitzer. Langer achieved a life-long dream when he wrote and published the novel in his 70s. It is the affecting story of a rabbi, the sole survivor of his fictional Polish shtetl, as he wanders through post-war Europe where he meets a cast of characters who help him along in ways big and small.

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Journey Center for Safety & Healing
Oct
19

Journey Center for Safety & Healing

Join us in bringing warmth, comfort, and nourishment to families rebuilding their lives at the Journey Center for Safety & Healing. One Sunday a month, Park volunteers provide a homemade dinner for courageous mothers and resilient children staying at the shelter.

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Sips in the Sukkah
Oct
11

Sips in the Sukkah

Join NextDor for an evening of wine and light bites. Find the perfect pairing, discover your new favorite wines, and expand your knowledge, all while enjoying a night in the Sukkah and Havdalah service.

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Sisters in the Sukkah
Oct
9

Sisters in the Sukkah

Calling all Park women and friends for the annual Sister in the Sukkah program. Enjoy fall desserts in Park’s beautiful Sukkah before hearing from Annie Roth, Founder of the non-profit Find Your Voice Now, that helps women in “toxic” relations, whether with a spouse, family member, friend, or work associate, to lead a healthier life.

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Sukkah Decorating
Oct
5

Sukkah Decorating

You’ll find the Park Sukkah this year on the interior patio near Davis Community Hall—perfect for a cozy and festive gathering!

Join fellow Park members and friends of all ages for a fun-filled afternoon as we transform the Sukkah into a vibrant, welcoming space! Bring the kids, grandkids, and your creative spirit to help us hang colorful decorations—from veggies and beads to paper chains and handmade art.

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