Since its founding in 1825—when a group of visionary Jewish leaders dared to dream of a community rooted in the revolutionary ideals of religious freedom and inclusion—BJ has grown into a community rooted in deep spirituality and transformative music, bound by love and social justice, and committed to a relevant Judaism, shaping the story of American Jewish life.
About our communityTWO CENTURIES TOWARD ONE FUTURE
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Praying together throughout the Yamim Nora’im was a powerful reminder of what makes BJ so special. The music, the words of our tradition, the presence of community, all of it lifted us and connected us, as it has for generations.
For BJ to thrive into its third century we must ensure that our financial foundation is as strong and secure as the spiritual and communal foundation we have built together. The Kol Nidre Partnership Appeal is how we provide the resources that make everything possible—our prayer, our learning, our work for justice, and the programs that nurture and uplift our community every day.
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“Rooted in a long tradition of music at the core of spirituality, we are joined at each service by some of the world’s most gifted musicians, elevating our voices and souls, and deepening our connection to prayer.”
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Our community is a lively and rich tapestry of backgrounds—religious, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and family structure—and we keep growing every day. We value our differences and embrace the full diversity of today’s Jewish community.
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Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over ...
Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
Join a small cohort exploring Jewish values, learning about criminal justice reform in New York, ...
Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over ...
Blood Drive
Join BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your ...
Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over ...
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B’nai Jeshurun is a nearly 200-year-old non-affiliated synagogue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We welcome all, no matter the path traveled.
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We believe this world needs more justice, more equity, and more love — and we work toward that prophetic vision every day.
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"Roly sent me his annual selfie with my son at Camp Ramah, with two of the biggest smiles you ever saw. I feel so grateful for their special bond."Paula Kramer Weiss, Board Member
Voices from our Community
The Haftarah Project: Mas’ei—Who Gets the Blame?
In this week's Haftarah Project, BJ member Judith Plaskow reflects…
The Haftarah Project: Pinhas—Not the Elijah We Thought We Knew
In this week's Haftarah Project, BJ member Ira Wolfman reflects…
The Haftarah Project: Balak—Holding Contradiction
In this week's Haftarah Project, BJ member Judith Plaskow reflects…
The Haftarah Project: Hukkat—Yiftah, his Mother, and his Daughter
In this week's Haftarah Project, BJ member Joanne Palmer reflects…
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