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Welcome to the
“KJ Difference”. We are a caring congregation
that is open to everyone.
We are an Orthodox synagogue committed to making Torah Judaism relevant in
the modern world.
We strive to provide a spiritually uplifting environment
for all who come through our doors.
We are a dynamic Jewish Community Center serving the Upper East Side
and beyond.
We are proud to be a unique congregation that is a leader in the Jewish world.
Connect With KJ
@RabbiChaim
@RavElie
@rabbidkraus
212-774-5600
www.ckj.org
facebook.com/ congregationkehilathjeshurun
a place to connect Kesher is a spiritual and social home for young Jewish singles, couples, and families to connect with each other and with the entire KJ community.
a congregation of inclusion We are welcoming to ALL young people and to children from all educational backgrounds and with unique learning or physical needs. Our Jewish Youth Connection (JYC) Hebrew School provides meaningful Jewish learning and religious experiences for students who don’t attend Day School and to those who need more individualized attention.
where youth come for Torah and fun Our Youth Department (KJYD) provides educational and fun activities to inspire our children, who are the Jewish future. From movie and gym nights to Shabbat morning programming and Chesed activities, youth programming at KJ is always exciting!
a spiritual home
Enrich your soul and spiritually connect through prayer, Torah study, and mitzvot. We offer a wide array of engaging and interesting classes on Bible, Talmud, Halakhah, Jewish Philosophy, Ethics, Jewish History, and Hebrew language. There are multiple arts and culture programs including film screenings and book reviews. We are a seven day a week synagogue, with the right class for everyone at KJ.
welcoming KJ takes pride in offering a conversion program for serious, motivated and qualified candidates. Our rabbinic staff helps facilitate and guide individuals through the conversion process and integrate them into the Jewish community.
community We support and engage the broader Jewish community through UJA at KJ, and our members can connect through Sisterhood and Men’s Club, and seniors participate in a weekly Lunch and Learn.
committed to chesed We have proactive volunteers in Bikur Cholim, Hatzolah, and the Chevra Kadisha. The community also has access to various services including the KJ Social Worker, Shabbat Hospitality, Food Pantry, Mitzvah Toy Campaign and Dorot.
an open door The Beginners Program (KJB) is an acclaimed outreach organization, offering meaningful experiences for Jews of all backgrounds. We host weekly services, classes and events, and we hold the largest High Holiday Beginners Service and Shabbat Across America dinner in North America.
home to many prayer traditions A Sephardic Minyan for KJ members with Sephardic customs. We take pride in being one of the only synagogues that has successfully brought together Jews with different prayer traditions into one united KJ community.
proudly Zionist KJ is a stalwart supporter of Israel. We bring the largest synagogue delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington and host multiple Israel-focused events throughout the year. We joyously celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim, and Israel and her soldiers and citizens are always close to our hearts.
a communal hub Celebrate the traditions of Shabbat and the Holidays with uplifting services followed by a delicious Kiddush, inspiring and stimulating guest speakers, communal meals, and the warmth and spirit of Jewish togetherness.
KJ is…
