B'nai Jeshurun is a nearly 200-year-old non-affiliated synagogue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We welcome all, no matter the path traveled.
"Joining and participating in the BJ community has transformed the trajectory of my life."
Suzanne Schecter, President
Responding to the Ukraine Crisis
The situation in Ukraine continues to weigh heavily on our hearts as we see the war there causing destruction and endangering citizens. The people in Ukraine need us; please consider taking action, however you can, to support the people of Ukraine.
You can count on BJ and our newly expanded community for spiritual guidance, leadership, engagement, and support. Whether you’re near or far, there’s a home for you here. Join us.
For us, today is a sad and infuriating day in America. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling on reproductive rights, those in need of abortion care have been robbed of their right to choose and have agency over their own body; the basic core rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have been rolled back.