Upcoming events

Shabbat Hang in the Park
Jun
28

Shabbat Hang in the Park

Join the Temple of the Stranger community for a relaxed Saturday afternoon picnic hang out in Prospect Park!

All are welcome: friends, family, kids, and pups. Bring a blanket, and a treat to share.

Can't make this one? We're doing another one on July 19!

Exact location TBA, be sure to RSVP to get text updates.

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Shabbat Hang in the Park
Jul
19

Shabbat Hang in the Park

Join the Temple of the Stranger community for a relaxed Saturday afternoon picnic hang out in Prospect Park!

All are welcome: friends, family, kids, and pups. Bring a blanket, and a treat to share.

Exact location TBA, be sure to RSVP to get text updates.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Jul
20

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Aug
17

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Sep
14

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Oct
19

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Nov
16

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Dec
7

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RaV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Jun
8

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Renewing Judaism Series: Future
May
28

Renewing Judaism Series: Future

Join The Shalom Center and ALEPH for Renewing Judaism: Past, Present & Future, a 3-part webinar series reflecting on the past, present, and future of Judaism’s renewal.

Featuring three generations of key practitioners, these conversations-in-the-round will recount the past, contextualize the present, and d’rash the future of Jewish renewal.

This session will focus on Judaism’s future and what it might mean to renew Judaism for the times ahead. It will feature Rabbi Jericho Vincent, Yehudah Webster, Rabbi Zvika Krieger, Ana Levy-Lyons, and Rabbi Nate DeGroot.

Registration includes all three dates: April 27, May 4, May 28


Register here

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
May
18

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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LAG BA'OMER
May
15

LAG BA'OMER

Lag B'Omer is a fiery celebration of strength, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of hope that endures through the ages. Join us for a mystical night of ritual and revelry as we feed the flames of hope with ancestral wisdom, ecstatic song, deep connection, and the warmth of community. Let the fire light your soul!

Guided by Rav Jericho with sacred musician Miriam Rubin.

RSVP HERE

If the ticket price is an obstacle and you’re in need of a discount code please contact Orly@TempleoftheStranger.com

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Apr
27

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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HAVDALA CEREMONY
Apr
5

HAVDALA CEREMONY

Mystical Chant Havdala

Join us for a ceremony of belonging, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual nourishment with Rabbi Jericho and sacred musician Shira Averbuch

RSVP here

If the ticket price is an obstacle and you’re in need of a discount code please contact Orly at Temple of the Stranger (dot com)

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Mar
23

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, March 23, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Purrrrrim: A Sacred Ceremony Of Mayhem And Mischief
Mar
13

Purrrrrim: A Sacred Ceremony Of Mayhem And Mischief

Welcome to Purrrrrim: A Sacred Ceremony of Mayhem and Mischief! Join us for an immersive and interactive ceremony for the Purim holiday featuring ancestral tails, high drama, wild dance, abundant silliness, and deep transformation. 

Created by Temple of the Stranger in partnership with House of Yes, with the support of the UJA Federation of New York.

If cost is a factor email Orly@templeofthestranger.com for a discount code.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Feb
23

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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havdala ceremony
Feb
22

havdala ceremony

Each Saturday night in February we'll gather for an end-of-the-week Havdala ceremony!

We’ll be creating a space of deep belonging by sinking into Kabbalistic ritual, ancestral wisdom and mystical song and chant. We'll top the evening off with an open Nosh/Snack + ARA (Ask the Rabbi Anything) session.

On February 22nd we'll be guided by Rav Jericho with a special guest sacred musician Ariel Hendelman. Open to folks aged 18+ who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior Jewish knowledge required.

You're invited to wear white. This is a shoeless space. Please bring your own water bottle to aid in The Great Turning. We'll have yoga mats and bolsters, but feel free to bring your own cushion if you need extra support.

This event is made possible through the generous funding of the UJA Federation of New York.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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havdala ceremony
Feb
15

havdala ceremony

Each Saturday night in February we'll gather for an end-of-the-week Havdala ceremony!

We’ll be creating a space of deep belonging by sinking into Kabbalistic ritual, ancestral wisdom and mystical song and chant. We'll top the evening off with an open Nosh/Snack + ARA (Ask the Rabbi Anything) session.

On February 15th we'll be guided by Rav Jericho with special guest sacred musician Miriam Rubin. Open to folks aged 18+ who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior Jewish knowledge required.

You're invited to wear white. This is a shoeless space. Please bring your own water bottle to aid in The Great Turning. We'll have yoga mats and bolsters, but feel free to bring your own cushion if you need extra support.

This event is made possible through the generous funding of the UJA Federation of New York.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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Holy Day of Trees--- Hold the Date!
Feb
12

Holy Day of Trees--- Hold the Date!

Step into the ancient embrace of the forest, where wisdom whispers through every leaf and branch.
Join us for a mystical Holy Day of Trees—an unforgettable journey of interactive rituals, ancestral teachings, and the profound beauty of nature's cycles. Together, we'll honor the sacred essence of Tu B’Shvat with a vibrant and elaborate seder, weaving intention and celebration into every bite of divinely inspired snacks.

Facilitated by Rav Jericho and immersive theatermaker and long-time Temple collaborator, Yanick Trapman-O'Brien.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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havdala ceremony
Feb
8

havdala ceremony

Each Saturday night in February we'll gather for an end-of-the-week Havdala ceremony!

We’ll be creating a space of deep belonging by sinking into Kabbalistic ritual, ancestral wisdom and mystical song and chant. We'll top the evening off with an open Nosh/Snack + ARA (Ask the Rabbi Anything) session.

On February 8th we'll be guided by Rav Jericho with special guest sacred musician Basya Schechter. Open to folks aged 18+ who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior Jewish knowledge required.

You're invited to wear white. This is a shoeless space. Please bring your own water bottle to aid in The Great Turning. We'll have yoga mats and bolsters, but feel free to bring your own cushion if you need extra support.

This event is made possible through the generous funding of the UJA Federation of New York.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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havdala ceremony
Feb
1

havdala ceremony

Each Saturday night in February we'll gather for an end-of-the-week Havdala ceremony!

We’ll be creating a space of deep belonging by sinking into Kabbalistic ritual, ancestral wisdom and mystical song and chant. We'll top the evening off with an open Nosh/Snack + ARA (Ask the Rabbi Anything) session.

On February 1st we'll be guided by Rav Jericho with special guest sacred musician Carla Friend. Open to folks aged 18+ who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior Jewish knowledge required.

You're invited to wear white. This is a shoeless space. Please bring your own water bottle to aid in The Great Turning. We'll have yoga mats and bolsters, but feel free to bring your own cushion if you need extra support.

This event is made possible through the generous funding of the UJA Federation of New York.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Jan
19

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, January 19, 2025 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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Shabbat
Jan
18

Shabbat

Welcome to the Temple of the Stranger Shabbat Morning Ceremony!

Embark on a sound journey to the very center of your heart. Immerse yourself in ancient wisdom woven with ceremonial rituals, songs, and chants. Root deeply in rest. Explore meditative practices that nourish the soul. Awaken a profound sense of belonging as you attune to the timeless rhythms of the cosmos, feeling your place within the vast, interconnected web of existence.

Led by Rav Jericho Vincent and featuring sacred musician Shira Averbuch.

You're invited to wear white and snazzy socks (this is a shoeless space). Open to folks 18+ who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not-Jewish. No prior Shabbat experience necessary. To aid in The Great Turning, please bring your own water bottle.

This event is made possible through the generous funding of the UJA Federation of New York.

Tickets are limited. RSVP here.

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Dec
15

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with RAV Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

Meeting Dates: Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

Cost: Suggested donation $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

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KABBALISTIC CHANT
Nov
23

KABBALISTIC CHANT

Join us for this Kabbalistic Havdalah ceremony in which we'll take a deep dive into Jewish mystical chant. Led by Rav Jericho Vincent and Carla Friend. No prior knowledge of Judaism or chant required. Open to folks who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. 18+

RSVP HERE

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Nov
17

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

This month’s circle on divination will be led by Kohenet Or (Rav Jericho will be absent).

Meeting Dates: Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET

COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website

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Election Day Prayer Circle
Nov
5

Election Day Prayer Circle

Join Temple of the Stranger (New York) and Chochmat HaLev (California) for an online mincha service on Election Day. We'll use ancestral Jewish prayers to ground ourselves in this uncertain time. No prior Jewish knowledge required. Open to people who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not-Jewish. This is a non-partisan space offered by Temple of the Stranger and Chochmat HaLev and led by Rabbi Zvika and Rav Jericho. Fee is optional, no one turned away for lack of funds.

RSVP here for the zoom link

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Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Oct
27

Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil

Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.

This month’s theme: GOLEMS

Meeting Dates: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET

COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24

No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.

Register at Beit Kohenet’s website (scroll down for Jewish Witches Ma’agal)

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HIGH HOLIDAYS: Yom Kippur
Oct
12

HIGH HOLIDAYS: Yom Kippur

Join us in celebrating the climactic conclusion of the holy day of Yom Kippur with ancient ritual, wild dance, powerful song, and profound connection. Come with an open heart and prepare to go deep in this radical experience of transformation as we connect with the ancestors and each other, explore the contours of forgiveness, and regenerate as our radiant truest selves. 

No prior experience with Yom Kippur is necessary. Open to folks of all identities. 

⫸ LOOKS

Category is…. white, the color associated with death in the Jewish ancestral tradition. Go for a shroud, a Victorian wedding dress, a toga, t-shirt and short-shorts, angel wear, or whatever white sartorial confection makes you feel best ready for rebirth.

⫸ MUSIC

Spiritual guidance by Rav Jericho Vincent

Featuring live music by Temple of the Stranger’s band, The Miriams, led by Shira Averbuch.

RSVP here

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HIGH HOLIDAYS: Rosh hashana
Oct
2

HIGH HOLIDAYS: Rosh hashana

Join us in the Heavenly Court for a once-in-a-lifetime immersive Rosh HaShana experience as we pursue justice for Isaac after his father, responding to what he claimed was a celestial command, bound and nearly killed him, leaving Isaac with lifelong psychological wounds. (This was 4,000 years ago, but better late than never...?) Get to know Abraham, Sarah, and the God of Patriarchy, and assist in the evaluation of their culpability. Thought-provoking theatrical performance rooted in ancestral wisdom + dance party + opportunities for deep connection.

Open to folks who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior knowledge of Rosh HaShana necessary.

More information and tickets here.

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