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The Brotherhood Synagogue is an inclusive, egalitarian congregation in the Conservative Jewish tradition. We seek to meet the needs of American Jewry and to reach out to those of other faiths with the goal of friendship and understanding. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the values and traditions of our Jewish faith, striving for the ways of peace and righteousness. Our synagogue is located in downtown New York City, on Gramercy Park.
Upcoming Events


Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity: A Docent-Led Tour at the Jewish Museum
Monday, Sep 8th 4:30p to 6:00pThe Jewish Museum presents the first U.S. retrospective in nearly half a century dedicated to social realist artist and activist Ben Shahn (1898-1969).

Round Challah Baking for the Holidays with Millie Fell
Sunday, Sep 14th 12:00p to 2:30pIf you love the taste of freshly baked challah and have wanted to learn how to make it yourself, this is the class for you! Brotherhood member, Millie Fell, will teach you how to make challah from scratch. All you need is to bring a large ceramic mixing bowl — we will supply the rest!

Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 4th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 11th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 18th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Conversion Class with Cantor Isaac Yager
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 6:30p to 7:30pIn the spirit in which Ruth was welcomed into the Jewish community, Brotherhood Synagogue offers conversion classes to those interested in joining the Jewish faith. Classes run from October through June and meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 in person at the synagogue. Admission to the class is accepted on a rolling basis based on the individual, all experience levels with Judaism are welcome to inquire. Conversion classes are provided at no cost, though participants are requested to make a donation to Brotherhood Synagogue in an amount of their choosing at the end of the conversion process. Please contact Cantor Yager or Rabbi Alder if you are interested in the program.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Oct 23rd 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 4th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 11th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Sep 18th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Oct 23rd 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, Oct 30th 12:30p to 1:30pJoin us for lunch on Thursdays as we discuss, learn, and engage in Jewish textual study, specifically the Parashat Hashavuah (weekly Torah reading). Following in the footsteps of the generations that preceded us, we will continue the long legacy of commenting and intellectually dissecting Jewish texts from the Torah, the book of Prophets, and other holy texts. Questions will be encouraged and debate is inevitable. This will be an inclusive, non judgmental learning environment where everyone's voice will have equal value. No prior text study is required. All are welcome to attend and participate.

Youth Choir
Tuesday, Sep 2nd 6:00p to 6:45pAll singers aged 5-13 are invited to take part in Brotherhood’s Youth Choir. Working together as a kehilah, our goal is to foster excitement and connection among young people through singing and performing new and familiar Jewish music. All are welcome, no prior experience required.


Youth Choir
Tuesday, Sep 9th 6:00p to 6:45pAll singers aged 5-13 are invited to take part in Brotherhood’s Youth Choir. Working together as a kehilah, our goal is to foster excitement and connection among young people through singing and performing new and familiar Jewish music. All are welcome, no prior experience required.
Hebrew School Sip and Schmooze
Monday, Sep 15th 6:00p to 8:30pWe hope you will join your fellow Hebrew School families at our Sip & Schmooze. Come learn about the school, meet some of the faculty, and mingle with the other parents in your student's class.

Youth Choir
Tuesday, Sep 16th 6:00p to 6:45pAll singers aged 5-13 are invited to take part in Brotherhood’s Youth Choir. Working together as a kehilah, our goal is to foster excitement and connection among young people through singing and performing new and familiar Jewish music. All are welcome, no prior experience required.