Our synagogue is the first Orthodox congregation in Sheepshead Bay established in 1930 by Jews who were searching for an authentic center for Jewish life in our neighborhood.[1] It is this emphasis on authenticity that has characterized our shul, as we lovingly call it, for the past 80 years allowing it to remain an oasis of meaning, depth, and strength for any Jew. Even as the first generations of founders gradually passed on, the shul‘s ranks are being filled by an increasingly diverse young generation of Jews. Our members trace their roots from areas as far-flung as Yemen and Spain to Ukraine to Israel.

You will most certainly meet interesting people here as we have professionals of every stripe – doctors, lawyers and Ph.Ds. We are an increasingly young and noisy place as more families with young children join. In fact, we welcome more life and more noise with open arms. Drop by and make yourself heard!

[1] According to “Brooklyn’s Gold Coast: The Sheepshead Bay Communities” by Merlis, Rosenzweig, Miller the shul was established by Orthodox Jews who felt alienated by the use of the organ in Temple Beth-El of Manhattan Beach, the first Jewish house of worship in the area.

NEW: Our shul is looking to hire a Shabbos Kids Program Director to help provide a semi-formal structure for the growing number of kids attending our services with their parents on Shabbos morning. The kids range in age from 2 to 10. The structure would involve engaging the kids to learn about the parshah or the Jewish calendar theme relevant at that time in a fun, relaxed way (teach them songs, tell them stories…), as well as supervising their free play. This ideal candidate would be a Torah observant lady with experience in running such events. The kids program runs from 10AM through 11:30AM on Shabbos morning. We are also considering bringing the person in on Friday nights from 7PM to 8PM. The shul will provide competitive compensation. Interested candidates should contact Gamliel Beyderman at (347) 277-2512 or gb117@columbia.edu