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Upcoming Events
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  • MJE High Holidays 2024 | Rosh Hashanah Sept Oct 2-4 | Yom Kippur Oct 11-12
    MJE High Holidays 2024 | Rosh Hashanah Sept Oct 2-4 | Yom Kippur Oct 11-12
    Wed, Oct 02
    MJE
    Oct 02, 2024, 6:15 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 10:15 PM
    MJE, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 02, 2024, 6:15 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 10:15 PM
    MJE, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
  • MJE Downtown Yom Kippur Break Fast & Open Bar
    MJE Downtown Yom Kippur Break Fast & Open Bar
    Fri, Oct 11
    Spanish Benevolent Society
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 PM
    Spanish Benevolent Society, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 PM
    Spanish Benevolent Society, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Join MJE Downtown For Yom Kippur Services & Break Fast with other young Jewish professionals from all over NYC.
  • MJE West Yom Kippur Break Fast
    MJE West Yom Kippur Break Fast
    Fri, Oct 11
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join MJE West For Yom Kippur Services & Break Fast *Break Fast is only for people who attend services*
  • Sukkot Workshop + Lulav & Etrog Sale For Sukkot
    Sukkot Workshop + Lulav & Etrog Sale For Sukkot
    Mon, Oct 14
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Come join us for a Sukkot Workshop and Lulav & Etrog Sale With Rabbi Wildes & Rabbi Jack! Dive into the traditions of Sukkot, explore how to assemble your own Lulav and Etrog, and get everything you need for the holiday. It's a perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate together!
  • MJE East | The "Forgotten Holiday": How to Celebrate Sukkot
    MJE East | The "Forgotten Holiday": How to Celebrate Sukkot
    Tue, Oct 15
    KJ
    Oct 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
    KJ, 125 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028, USA
    Oct 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
    KJ, 125 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028, USA
    Class & Dinner with Rabbi Avi
  • Friday Night Lights & Shabbat Services
    Friday Night Lights & Shabbat Services
    Fri, Oct 18
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
  • Shabbat Morning Services
    Shabbat Morning Services
    Sat, Oct 19
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Followed by Cafe Connect & Social Kiddush
  • MJE Simchat Torah for 20s & 30s: FREE Night Party & Day Boozy Brunch
    MJE Simchat Torah for 20s & 30s: FREE Night Party & Day Boozy Brunch
    Thu, Oct 24
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2024, 4:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2024, 4:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    🎉 Ready to celebrate Simchat Torah like never before? Join us for MJE’s epic two-day bash exclusively for 20s & 30s! Kick off the festivities with a wild night party and keep the fun rolling with a boozy brunch the next day. Grab your friends and get ready for an unforgettable celebration! 🥳🍷
  • What Does Judaism Have to Say? With Rabbi Mark Wildes
    What Does Judaism Have to Say? With Rabbi Mark Wildes
    Wed, Oct 30
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join Rabbi Mark Wildes for class discussing What Judaism Has To Say On Specific Topics October 13: Finding God November 6th: Modern Love, Timeless Traditions November 13th: Unlocking Happiness Within
  • MJE East | Shabbat Dinner & Open Bar for 20s & 30s @ Sip & Sizzle
    MJE East | Shabbat Dinner & Open Bar for 20s & 30s @ Sip & Sizzle
    Fri, Nov 08
    Sip & Sizzle
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Sip & Sizzle, 1599 York Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:00 PM
    Sip & Sizzle, 1599 York Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
    Private Restaurant Experience
  • MJE Blood Drive & Mitzvah Fair - A Day Of Giving Back
    MJE Blood Drive & Mitzvah Fair - A Day Of Giving Back
    Sun, Nov 10
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Nov 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Nov 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join us for our Blood Drive & Mitzvah Fair, a day filled with giving back to the community and Israel! We’ll have blood donations, minyan madness, a buffet brunch, writing letters for IDF soldiers ,a ping pong tournament with proceeds going to Israel, and booths from JScreen and Gift of Life.
  • Wine & Cheese Social & Talk for YJPs | MJE Downtown
    Wine & Cheese Social & Talk for YJPs | MJE Downtown
    Mon, Nov 11
    Spanish Benevolent Society
    Nov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Spanish Benevolent Society, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Nov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Spanish Benevolent Society, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Join us for wine, cheese & talk with Rabbi Ezra!
  • Friendsgiving Shabbat Dinner & Open Bar for 20s & 30s | MJE Downtown
    Friendsgiving Shabbat Dinner & Open Bar for 20s & 30s | MJE Downtown
    Fri, Nov 15
    Location is TBD
    Nov 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Nov 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • MJE Paint & Sip | Professional Led Paint Class & Open Bar with The Art Studio NY
    MJE Paint & Sip | Professional Led Paint Class & Open Bar with The Art Studio NY
    Wed, Nov 20
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Nov 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Nov 20, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Unleash your creativity in a fun paint class led by a professional from Art Studio NY. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, it’s a great way to relax, have fun, and create your own masterpiece! Food, Drinks & Social: 7:30 PM Paint & Sip with The Art Studio NY: 8:00 PM
  • Fall Feast Shabbat Dinner | Fall Beer & Cider Bar | YJPs 20s & 30s
    Fall Feast Shabbat Dinner | Fall Beer & Cider Bar | YJPs 20s & 30s
    Fri, Nov 22
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join fellow Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s for a delicious catered dinner, an open bar featuring seasonal ciders and beers, and a cozy atmosphere to connect with peers. It’s the perfect way to embrace the season while meeting new people in the community!

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Our Mission

Founded by Rabbi Mark N. Wildes in 1998, MJE is a warm and open community where millennial men and women in their 20s and 30s can explore Jewish life and meet new people. MJE runs a wide range of inclusive, engaging and innovative programs for thousands of young Jewish professionals, including Shabbat Dinners, Holiday Events and Parties, Ski Trip, Classes, Beginner Services, Trips to Israel, Marching in the Israel Day Parade and much more. MJE was founded in memory of Ruth B. Wildes z”l.

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Beginner Services

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Before becoming a rabbi, Mark Wildes was on track to become part of the family legal legacy as a high profile attorney. He got his JD from the Cardozo School of Law and a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University. While on this track, he and his father worked closely with Ed Koch to help “Refusenik” Jews obtain emigration rights when the Soviet Union tried to ban them from leaving.

During this time, he somehow also became active in reaching out to NYC’s less affiliated Jewish community. He became very interested in and troubled by the growing number of young people intentionally distancing themselves from religion and their heritage. So, while in graduate school, he also enrolled in Yeshiva University and became ordained as a Rabbi, not really knowing which way he would go professionally.

And then the moment of truth came, and he had to pick a path.

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