Two More! Shabbat NYC 1/27

Winter Luau @ Aish Center, 313 W 83 St, $35 by 1/25 or $40 after, 6:30 Services, 7:30 Luau

• Don't know much about their events but 7 points for their slogan: "Adventures in Urban Judaism."
• Also the event description promises an "overflowing and upbeat dinner."

JEC @ Reunion, 38 W 13th St, $25 or $15 for students/unemployed, 7:30 Dinner

• Finally, an event I can speak to!! I have been to two JEC dinners and they were both TONS of fun. 
• They attract a HUGE crowd and always sell out. Makes for very crowded dinner tables but a spirited atmosphere and tons of new people to meet. 
• Food and Drink: Plenty of both. Before dinner, there is beer and wine greeting you at the door. More and more wine on the table and periodically, rabbi comes around with harder alcohol. A multi-course meal is served with side dishes galore and much challah. 
• One CON to speak of: Although everyone is welcome at these dinners, guests are largely alumni of the different JEC trips... which means there are huge groups of people that all know each other. Slightly difficult if you accidentally seat yourself wedged in between them BUT this fact didn't exceed a slight irritation and I still had a great time. 
• Also, I will note that females in attendance HEAVILY outnumber males.

Feel free to post any specific questions and I will happily answer. 

Shabbat NYC January 27th

Shabbat Unplugged Service for 20s and 30s @ Temple Shaarey Tefila: 250 E 79th St., Free, 7:30 Services, Wine/Hors d'oeuvres Oneg to follow. 

• Reform service with a full 7 piece band! Attracts a huge crowd at every event. 

The Warehouse NYC  @ The Delancey: 168 Delancey St., Cash Bar, 5:30 Pre Shabbat Shmooze, 6:30 Service. 

• Check out their FB page for a more detailed description. A really cool concept Shabbat... providing a point of reentry for underserved/unaffiliated Young Jews. 

TheWarehouse is a fresh model of contemporary worship, a groundbreaking experience held in an unconventional physical space, utilizing innovative music and new media. By creating a worship event that meets the aesthetic, cultural, and spiritual needs of this demographic, TheWarehouse offers an opportunity for reengagement that feels organic, inspired and relevant. 

• PRETTY COOL!! Featuring the Josh Nelson Project. SAY WHAT. I'd say my favorite part is the unconventional physical space. Where next?? I vote Cheese Shop. A surprise Shabbat celebration in a quaint unsuspecting cheese shop. Like a flash mob. but with challah.  

Manhattan Jewish Experience @ MJE Loft  37 E 28th St., $30, 7:00 Dinner

• This organization is next on my list of spots to hit. This week is Mexican Fiesta Themed...  IN FACT, the event description mentions Sombreros AND tequila shots. Is this shabbat? or is it MI RANCHITO?? (stl reference) Oh it's FOR SURE shabbat...
• Great Food, Great Drinks & Great Crowd of 20s and 30s. That's not my opinion. It's a fact. (SLASH written on their website. BUT legally can they lie about that?? yes. just go with it)

Tze'Irim 20s and 30s @ B'nai Jeshurun (aka BJ) 257 W 88th St Frankel Hall, Donation, 7:45 Dinner

• Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30, 88th St Sanctuary and HERE is a preview of music at aforementioned services.
• Tze'irim is the young adult's group at BJ. I've never been here but I've heard great things. 

This compiled list is where my research has led me! So many, right?? Are you overwhelmed?? Freaking out yet?? Putting together a focus group to decide which to attend? Writing a detailed itinerary for the night that will allow you to hop to at least 2? Do it! It's Shabbat!! TREAT YO SELF. I'll remind you that OF COURSE this list is not exclusive... there are a wide array of services and/or dinners that do not specifically target the 20s-30s population.

If you know of any others or have details on those listed... please add!