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Shearith Israel is more vibrant today than ever in its more than 350 year history.  It is a community which values tradition, kindness and inclusivity.

Shearith Israel Today

Announcements
Keep up-to-date with announcements concerning our members and their loved ones.

In the Press
Journalists from around the world write about our beautiful sanctuary, rich history and dynamic programming.

Community Groups

Shearith Israel has communal organizations through which members meet and pursue community service projects, as well as social and educational opportunities.

The Minhag

The Congregation is a foremost representative of the Western Sephardic tradition. This tradition is marked by a keen aesthetic sense, dignity and orderliness.

Life Cycle Events

Our dedicated staff is here to support congregants through times of joy and sorrow.

Women at Shearith Israel

Experience our traditions by and for women at Shearith Israel. Our active community groups and beautiful, intimate services are a unique way to connect to and celebrate our community's legacy of strong female voices.

Tours

Tours of Shearith Israel provide a unique opportunity to learn more about America’s first Jewish Congregation—Shearith Israel—and to view historic artifacts dating back to Colonial days.

Holidays

At Shearith Israel every holiday celebration is augmented with a distinctive observance, whether aesthetic, ritual, historic or liturgic.

Liturgy, Lectures and Music
Click here for sound bites of our beautiful melodies and dynamic speakers.

Membership

Shearith Israel’s history is a legacy for our future. Join Shearith Israel, experience all that we have to offer and help make our future as inspiring as our past.

Board of Trustees

We are proud to have an active and involved Board of Trustees that has guided the congregation throughout our great history. 

Staff

Our dedicated team of clergy, ritual leaders, administrative professionals and maintenance staff are here to ensure that every experience is imbued with beauty, dignity, professionalism and warmth.

Community Resources

Jewish Communtiy Resources abound as we are located in the heart of the Upper West Side, arguably the most vibrant Jewish community outside of Israel.

Online Store

Our online store includes books pertaining to the history of our Congregation as well as our distinctive prayer books of the Spanish & Portuguese tradition.

Bulletins and Program Guide

Explore our updated program guide and bi-monthly bulletins, which have been designed as companion pieces to our exciting new website. 

Chatham Square Cemetery

The oldest of our extant cemeteries is known as the Chatham Square Cemetery.  It is located in Chinatown at 55 St. James Place.  The land was originally purchased in 1682 by Joseph Bueno de Mesquita. 

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Omer Board

Shearith Israel’s “Omer Board” dates back to the Mill Street Synagogue of 1730, and may indeed go back to the early years of the Congregation’s history. 

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