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: Seders!
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!
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Hart has spent his life bringing Jews together, from his college days with Heart to Heart to his work with the OU, Mizrachi, and OpenDor Media. He studied at YU-RIETS and serves as a spiritual leader at the Beis. Hart loves inviting new people for Shabbat and creating data visualizations.
Reb Tanya taught Torah to high school and elementary students for many years and currently teaches Gemara and serves as mashgicha ruchanit at Yeshivat Maharat. She is deeply grateful for the Beis as a spiritual home rooted in 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'd love to host you for a Shabbat meal.
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.
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.
Aviva has called the Beis home since moving to Washington Heights. She loves building Jewish community through connection, learning, and thoughtful programming. You can often find her reading fantasy novels, at the theatre, or with her cat.