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  • MJE Downtown | Sunset Series with Rabbi Ezra | Wine, Dinner & Learning
    MJE Downtown | Sunset Series with Rabbi Ezra | Wine, Dinner & Learning
    Mon, Sep 16
    Hudson River Park
    Sep 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hudson River Park, 62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Sep 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hudson River Park, 62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, USA
  • Rosh Hashanah Crash Course: Reflection, Renewal & Resolution | MJE East
    Rosh Hashanah Crash Course: Reflection, Renewal & Resolution | MJE East
    Tue, Sep 17
    KJ
    Sep 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    KJ, 125 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    KJ, 125 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028, USA
  • New Year New You - Rosh Hashanah Crash Course & Honey Tasting With Rabbi Mark Wildes
    New Year New You - Rosh Hashanah Crash Course & Honey Tasting With Rabbi Mark Wildes
    Wed, Sep 18
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Sep 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Sep 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join us for this class to explore the transformative power of Rosh Hashanah and how it can inspire a fresh start in the new year. Plus, enjoy a unique honey tasting experience that will add a sweet touch to your new year.
  • Friday Night Lights & Shabbat Services
    Friday Night Lights & Shabbat Services
    Fri, Sep 20
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Sep 20, 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, Sep 21
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Sep 21, 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
  • More Than Showing Up: Understanding The High Holiday Prayers
    More Than Showing Up: Understanding The High Holiday Prayers
    Wed, Sep 25
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Sep 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join Rabbi Mark to gain a deeper understanding of the High Holidays prayers, moving beyond simply showing up to truly connect with their meaning and significance
  • 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, 7:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 11:00 PM
    MJE, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – Oct 12, 2024, 11:00 PM
    MJE, 131 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
  • MJE West Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar
    MJE West Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar
    Wed, Oct 02
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 02, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 02, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join MJE West For A Catered Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar. Experience the spirit of Rosh Hashanah and meet young Jewish professionals from all over NYC.
  • MJE East Rosh Hashanah Lunch & Open Bar
    MJE East Rosh Hashanah Lunch & Open Bar
    Thu, Oct 03
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor Library
    Oct 03, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor Library, 60 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor Library, 60 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
    Join MJE East For A Catered Rosh Hashanah Lunch & Open Bar. Experience the spirit of Rosh Hashanah and meet young Jewish professionals from all over NYC.
  • Tashlich With MJE @ Turtle Pond
    Tashlich With MJE @ Turtle Pond
    Thu, Oct 03
    New York
    Oct 03, 2024, 4:45 PM
    New York, Turtle Pond, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 4:45 PM
    New York, Turtle Pond, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join MJE West, East & Downtown at Central Park's Turtle Pond
  • MJE Downtown Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar
    MJE Downtown Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar
    Thu, Oct 03
    New York
    Oct 03, 2024, 8:00 PM
    New York, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Oct 03, 2024, 8:00 PM
    New York, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Join MJE Downtown For A Catered Rosh Hashanah Dinner & Open Bar. Experience the spirit of Rosh Hashanah and meet young Jewish professionals from all over NYC.
  • Unlock The Full Potential Of Yom Kippur
    Unlock The Full Potential Of Yom Kippur
    Wed, Oct 09
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Join Rabbi Mark to discover how you can deepen your Yom Kippur experience and unlock the spiritual potential of this sacred day
  • MJE Downtown Yom Kippur Break Fast & Open Bar
    MJE Downtown Yom Kippur Break Fast & Open Bar
    Sat, Oct 12
    Spanish Benevolent Society
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 PM
    Spanish Benevolent Society, 239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 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 East Yom Kippur Break Fast & Wine Social
    MJE East Yom Kippur Break Fast & Wine Social
    Sat, Oct 12
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 PM
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor, 60 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 PM
    Ramaz Upper School | 2nd Floor, 60 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
    Join MJE East For Yom Kippur Services & Break Fast
  • MJE West Yom Kippur Break Fast
    MJE West Yom Kippur Break Fast
    Sat, Oct 12
    Manhattan Jewish Experience
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 PM
    Manhattan Jewish Experience, 131 W 86th St 10th floor, New York, NY 10024, USA
    Oct 12, 2024, 7:01 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!

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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.

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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.

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

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