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“BJ is a non-affiliated, egalitarian, inclusive Jewish community, rooted in love, social justice, and dedicated to activism. We welcome all. No matter how you define yourself, if our values resonate with yours then you have a home here.”
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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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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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Searching for meaning takes many paths. Mine took me to BJ. It all began there for Lou and me.Ilene Rosenthal, Board Member
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Voices from our Community
Small Changes Make a Huge Difference for Inclusion
This year, we made some small but significant changes to…
Unstoppable: Siggi Wilzig’s Vaccination Project at B’nai Jeshurun
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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Jews
This year, we are honoring Black History Month by sharing…
Toward Shabbat: Pinhas
The global pandemic—four months old—and our country’s ingrained racism—400 years…
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