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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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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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