At the Synagogue
Shabbat and Holiday Handouts
Explore our weekly Shabbat handouts.
Knitting For Teens - SOLD OUT!
Our member, Karen Daar, an accomplished knitter, will instruct teens in the basics of knitting.
Mitzvot Workshop with Zachary Edinger
On select Sundays, our shamash, Zachary Edinger, will lead our students & youth in an interactive and educational...
Ruby Namdar, Author of The Ruined House, in conversation with Shira Hecht-Koller
Join Ruby Namdar and Shira Hecht-Koller of Drisha for a lively discussion of The Ruined House, Namdar’s award-winning debut novel.
Judaica Appraisal Event
Jonathan Greenstein, a noted antique Judaica authentication expert, will enlighten us about the field of antique Judaica.
Brunch & Learn With Rabbi Soloveichik
Shearith Israel member children, PTTS students, and their parents enjoy a special time with the rabbi.
Welcome to Congregation Shearith Israel, America's first Jewish congregation, founded in 1654 by 23 Jews of Spanish and Portuguese descent. Today, Jews of all backgrounds make up our welcoming, traditional community. Explore this site, and then visit the synagogue to experience the beauty and vitality of this Jewish and American treasure.