TORAHnyc, established in 2007, is an outreach organization devoted to traditional Judaism from a Reform-Liberal perspective. Our goal is to invite all unaffiliated Jewish and interfaith individuals & families to our Shabbat & Holiday celebrations as well as Jewish study
TORAHnyc was conceived, developed and led by Rabbi Ari Fridkis with the dedicate help and love of Karen Strauss - who with her beautiful voice - leads us in song and prayer.
Ms. Strauss - with her long time background in Book Marketing - also helps TORAHnyc with Social Networking.
Ari Fridkis, LCSW, Rabbi has been a Reform rabbi for twenty-five years. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. A congregational rabbi for many years, Rabbi Fridkis was aware that far too many individuals and families - who were not part of synagogues and congregations - lacked access to Reform/ liberal/ progressive Jewish life. Rabbi Fridkis thus created TORAHnyc: a new organization devoted to shedding the light of Torah onto all who are in search of a deeper connection to Judaism.
As a pioneer working with interfaith couples and families, Rabbi Fridkis has been a long time proponent of providing access to all interested Jews and others in our Jewish community.
In his spare time, Rabbi Fridkis is also a Psychotherapist in Private Practice. He received his clinical MSW/LCSW from Yeshiva University. He specializes in couples coaching and counseling in his private practice on the Upper West Side.
And in the Winter when others are hibernating, you can often find Rabbi Fridkis via his mobile phone while snowboarding on the slopes.
TORAHnyc reaches out to the unaffiliated Reform-Liberal Jewish community of NYC with High Holy Day meals & services, our Passover Seder, Shabbat at the home of Rabbi Fridkis and Torah study designed to unlock the ancient mysteries of the Jewish experience and "The ONE Who Is ALL."
TORAHnyc...is a "place" and a "home" - not a location. A place where those who are alone at holiday time ... on the Sabbath ... anytime ... "can find a Jewish home."
TORAHnyc...is open to ALL - young and older, singles & couples, children & families, gay men & lesbians, the interfaith, BOTH those who are born Jewish & those who are not.
TORAHnyc...can be your "home" when you need us - a "place" for all who are searching for a deeper connection to Jewish life, learning & the Jewish people.
Come for the New Year... Come for Shabbat... Come study Torah...
Ari Fridkis, LCSW, Rabbi has been a Reform rabbi for twenty-five years. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. A congregational rabbi for many years, Rabbi Fridkis was aware that far too many individuals and families - who were not part of synagogues and congregations - lacked access to Reform/ liberal/ progressive Jewish life. Rabbi Fridkis thus created TORAHnyc: a new organization devoted to shedding the light of Torah onto all who are in search of a deeper connection to Judaism. 