Brotherhood Synagogue

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

Special Events
Youth and Family
Adult Education
Ongoing Programs
Israel Programming
Services

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Veterans Shabbat

Friday, Nov 7th 6:30p to 7:30pPlease join the Social Action Committee at services for Veterans’ Shabbat when our guest speaker will be Colonel Benjamin Wallen. Colonel Wallen is the Associate Dean for Faculty Development of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the Jewish Lay Leader for West Point and the Officer-in-Charge of Hillel. He will share with us the state and nature of Jewish life at the Academy. All veterans of the United States military and the Israel Defense Forces are urged to attend to be honored and everyone is invited and urged to attend and honor our veterans.

SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

NY Common Pantry Food Prep

Sunday, Nov 9th 10:30a to 12:00pHelp Brotherhood's Interfaith Committee prepare brown bag meals for New York Common Pantry

FridayFri, 14 NovNovember, 2025

Shabbaton at Brotherhood: Andre Aciman in Conversation with Jordan Salama

Friday, Nov 14th 7:30p to 9:30p

SundaySun, 16 NovNovember, 2025

Mah Jongg & Canasta Sunday Brunch

Sunday, Nov 16th 10:30a to 2:30pParticipants stay and play for the full four hours. Eat before you begin to play, take a break, and eat again or eat all day long! We will provide the Mah Jongg and Canasta sets, tables, and food. If you’re playing Mah Jongg, you must bring your own Mah Jongg card. Cost: $15 for members | $20 for nonmembers

ThursdayThu, 20 NovNovember, 2025

Welcoming the Stranger: The Sanctuary of New York City

Thursday, Nov 20th 7:00p to 8:00pWe are thrilled to welcome back Ruth Messinger, who will lead off the session with a lively discussion touching on the legal meaning of the oft-confused phrase and the moral obligation we have as New Yorkers. A leader from the one of the non-profit organizations supporting immigrants will then focus on how New York’s religious and nonprofit communities are providing shelter and basic services to asylum-seeking immigrants. The session will be moderated by Rebecca Neuwirth, Chief Strategy Officer.

TuesdayTue, 4 NovNovember, 2025

Youth Choir

Tuesday, Nov 4th 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.

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Tot Shabbat

Friday, Nov 7th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

SaturdaySat, 8 NovNovember, 2025

Hebrew School Shabbat and Brunch

Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:30a to 12:00pHebrew School Shabbat and Brunch

SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

NY Common Pantry Food Prep

Sunday, Nov 9th 10:30a to 12:00pHelp Brotherhood's Interfaith Committee prepare brown bag meals for New York Common Pantry

TuesdayTue, 11 NovNovember, 2025

Youth Choir

Tuesday, Nov 11th 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.

TuesdayTue, 4 NovNovember, 2025

Canasta for Beginners - Fall 2025

Tuesday, Nov 4th 6:30p to 8:30pBrotherhood member Rebecca Koffler will be teaching a class for beginners over six Tuesday evenings. Canasta is fun to learn and is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Make some new friends while learning to play this popular card game!

TuesdayTue, 4 NovNovember, 2025

Advanced Beginners Hebrew

Tuesday, Nov 4th 6:30p to 7:30pLevel 2 of Beginners Hebrew requires some previous knowledge of Hebrew. Please email Roberta to make an evaluation. Our Israeli method of teaching is for all Hebrew language skills: speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.

WednesdayWed, 5 NovNovember, 2025

Learn to Play Mah Jongg with Janet Heller

Wednesday, Nov 5th 1:00p to 3:00p

WednesdayWed, 5 NovNovember, 2025

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Wednesday, Nov 5th 5:30p to 6:30pA drop-in class with topics covering step-by-step gradual intro-ductions to how families can begin to practice Judaism in their homes, and build bridges between home, synagogue, and school.

WednesdayWed, 5 NovNovember, 2025

Conversion Class with Cantor Isaac Yager

Wednesday, Nov 5th 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.

TuesdayTue, 4 NovNovember, 2025

Canasta Game Night - Fall 2025

Tuesday, Nov 4th 6:30p to 8:30p

WednesdayWed, 5 NovNovember, 2025

Mah Jongg Game Nights

Wednesday, Nov 5th 6:30p to 8:30pPlay Mah Jongg! Join the fun!

ThursdayThu, 6 NovNovember, 2025

Lunch and Learn Fall 2025

Thursday, Nov 6th 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.

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Brotherhood Knitting Group

Friday, Nov 7th 4:00p to 6:00pIf you're an experienced knitter looking to spend time (and knit!) with fellow lovers of the craft or if you're just learning or need help with a project, please join us. Email Roberta or Cindy if you have any questions about the group.

SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

Brotherhood Knitting Group

Sunday, Nov 9th 12:00p to 2:00pIf you're an experienced knitter looking to spend time (and knit!) with fellow lovers of the craft or if you're just learning or need help with a project, please join us. Email Roberta or Cindy if you have any questions about the group.

MondayMon, 26 JanJanuary, 2026

Israel Policy Forum Series

Monday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 8:00pStay tuned for further details.

MondayMon, 2 FebFebruary, 2026

Israel Policy Forum Series

Monday, Feb 2nd 7:00p to 8:00pStay tuned for further details.

MondayMon, 9 FebFebruary, 2026

Israel Policy Forum Series

Monday, Feb 9th 7:00p to 8:00pStay tuned for further details.

MondayMon, 23 FebFebruary, 2026

Israel Policy Forum Series

Monday, Feb 23rd 7:00p to 8:00pStay tuned for further details.

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Tot Shabbat

Friday, Nov 7th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

FridayFri, 7 NovNovember, 2025

Veterans Shabbat

Friday, Nov 7th 6:30p to 7:30pPlease join the Social Action Committee at services for Veterans’ Shabbat when our guest speaker will be Colonel Benjamin Wallen. Colonel Wallen is the Associate Dean for Faculty Development of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the Jewish Lay Leader for West Point and the Officer-in-Charge of Hillel. He will share with us the state and nature of Jewish life at the Academy. All veterans of the United States military and the Israel Defense Forces are urged to attend to be honored and everyone is invited and urged to attend and honor our veterans.

FridayFri, 5 DecDecember, 2025

Tot Shabbat

Friday, Dec 5th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

FridayFri, 12 DecDecember, 2025

Tot Shabbat

Friday, Dec 12th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

MondayMon, 15 DecDecember, 2025

Community Lighting of the Chanukah Menorah in Gramercy Park

Monday, Dec 15th 5:30p to 6:00p

Tue, November 4 2025 13 Cheshvan 5786

28 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003
Main Tel: (212) 674-5750
Nursery School: (212) 995-9867

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