Join us every Friday night at sundown as we welcome in Shabbat, and new people, as a community. We also pray and study Shabbat/Saturday at 9:00am, and have Torah learning an hour before sundown, followed by an intimate gathering to usher out Shabbat. We pray with a lot of spirit, singing, intentions, sharing, and dancing, and with a mechitza.
Meaningful High Holyday prayers and meals, Hanukkah celebrations in the streets, rocking Passover Seders — you definitely want to spend Jewish holidays with us, especially if you’re new, or looking for something new. It's traditional, but hopefully will also feel alive and welcoming in all the right ways. Next up: High Holidays
New to the neighborhood? Going through a tough time? Feeling alone in the big city? We aim to support people through Shabbat meals, chicken soup deliveries, and other community support. We would also love to go out for coffee and get to know you better and how the Beis could support you - or vice versa! Best way to do that is contact any of the fine, friendly folks listed below!
Beis event Calendar
Hart works to bring Jews together, starting in college with Heart to Heart, with OU, Mizrachi, now with OpenDor Media, and with the Beis - where he plays the role of spiritual leader. Hart loves inviting new people for Shabbat, and creating data visualizations.
Reb Tanya taught Torah to high school and then elementary school students for many years and is currently on the faculty of Yeshivat Maharat, where she teaches gemara and serves as mashgicha ruchanit (spiritual advisor). Reb Tanya is so grateful for the Beis as a community and spiritual home that reflects the dynamic values of inclusivity, meaning-making, and intentional Judaism.
Yael has lived in Washington Heights for over 10 years. She loves dreaming up new ideas to make people feel seen, Torah feel accessible, and community feel like a home. She would love to host you for a Shabbat meal.
Yoni Oppenheim is a director, dramaturg, translator and teaching artist. He is also the artistic director of 24/6: A Jewish Theater company.
Miriam is thrilled to be serving on the Beis board. Miriam works at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, and enjoys creative writing, cooking, and hosting friends.
Elan is a proud Jew, enthusiastic Zionist, and avid adventurer. He's delighted to help the Beis realize its vision of inclusive Jewish community. He works as a software leader in the financial industry.
Providence-born Jacob Klein has been involved with the Beis since 2017. A social worker, rabbinical student and gay man, Jacob finds a lot of value in building LGBT-inclusive Jewish community and is always open to sharing Torah and pastries.
Marly Kurtzer is originally from Venezuela, and is a longtime Heights resident. She brings creativity, kindness, love of democracy and dogs, and Latina spirit to the Beis Community.
Croatian-born Marko Gasparović, is a rabbinical student at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah with a passion for Jewish learning, music, and spiritual creativity. Marko brings a deep sense of curiosity, heart, and global perspective to the Beis Community.