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The Brotherhood Synagogue is an inclusive, egalitarian congregation in the Conservative Jewish tradition. We seek to meet the needs of American Jewry and to reach out to those of other faiths with the goal of friendship and understanding. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the values and traditions of our Jewish faith, striving for the ways of peace and righteousness. Our synagogue is located in downtown New York City, on Gramercy Park.
Upcoming Events

October 7 Community Commemoration
Sunday, Oct 5th 4:00p to 6:00pAward-Winning Israeli Journalist Lee Yaron 10/7: 100 Human Stories On the two-year anniversary of October 7, we pause as a community, led by Rabbi Alder in Ahavat Y’ Israel, expressing unity, solidarity and care for our fellow Jews in these ongoing difficult times. A discussion will follow with award-winning Israeli journalist Lee Yaron discussing her most recent book, 10/7: 100 Human Stories, chronicling events of that day in the attacked communities, braiding history and political analysis, with stories of victims and survivors. At 30, Yaron is the youngest recipient of the National Jewish Book Award. This event is brought to us by the Israel Committee and the Antisemitism Task Force, with support of the Naftali Foundation, and co-sponsorship by the Jewish Book Council. Consider a donation of $18 or more to support this program and future events.

Pizza in the Hut
Monday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 6:30pCome for pizza and learning about the Sukkah! All synagogue families invited! ECP, Nursery, and Hebrew School students we would love to see you there!

Lulav and L'Chaim
Thursday, Oct 9th 5:30p to 7:30pJoin us in the Sukkah for an adult drink and a nosh, to shake the lulav and etrog!

Special Musical Shabbat
Friday, Oct 17th 6:30p to 7:30pWe invite all our congregants, their children, grandchildren, and friends to join us for a very special Musical Friday Evening Shabbat Service!

Jews in Philosophy: Four Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern Mind
Monday, Oct 20th 7:00p to 8:00p

Lulav and L'Chaim
Thursday, Oct 9th 5:30p to 7:30pJoin us in the Sukkah for an adult drink and a nosh, to shake the lulav and etrog!

Jews in Philosophy: Four Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern Mind
Monday, Oct 20th 7:00p to 8:00p

Canasta for Beginners - Fall 2025
Tuesday, Oct 21st 6:30p to 8:30pBrotherhood member Rebecca Koffler will be teaching a class for beginners over six Tuesday evenings. Canasta is fun to learn and is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Make some new friends while learning to play this popular card game!

Advanced Beginners Hebrew
Tuesday, Oct 21st 6:30p to 7:30pLevel 2 of Beginners Hebrew requires some previous knowledge of Hebrew. Please email Roberta to make an evaluation. Our Israeli method of teaching is for all Hebrew language skills: speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.


Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Judaism (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 5:30p to 6:30pA drop-in class with topics covering step-by-step gradual intro-ductions to how families can begin to practice Judaism in their homes, and build bridges between home, synagogue, and school.

Brotherhood Knitting Group
Friday, Oct 3rd 4:00p to 6:00pIf you're an experienced knitter looking to spend time (and knit!) with fellow lovers of the craft or if you're just learning or need help with a project, please join us. Email Roberta or Cindy if you have any questions about the group.

Brotherhood Knitting Group
Sunday, Oct 5th 12:00p to 2:00pIf you're an experienced knitter looking to spend time (and knit!) with fellow lovers of the craft or if you're just learning or need help with a project, please join us. Email Roberta or Cindy if you have any questions about the group.

Life Goes On Book Club
Thursday, Oct 9th 6:45p to 8:00pWe are reading My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Professor Margaret Birns will lead our discussion and the cost remains $20 per person. Please advise Agnes in advance if you plan to participate!

Brotherhood Knitting Group
Friday, Oct 10th 4:00p to 6:00pIf you're an experienced knitter looking to spend time (and knit!) with fellow lovers of the craft or if you're just learning or need help with a project, please join us. Email Roberta or Cindy if you have any questions about the group.

Shabbat Club - Election Edition
Shabbat, Oct 11th 12:30p to 1:30pElection Day is almost here. Brotherhood member, George Arzt, a Democratic political consultant, will speak on the upcoming mayoral election and help us look ahead to the important midterms next year. Bring your questions and comments on the issues and candidates. George has been actively involved for nearly 50 years in the politics and public affairs of NYC and the nation as a journalist, television news producer, press secretary for the late Mayor Koch, and public relations consultant. Please contact Deborah Newman debd.newman@gmail.com or the office with questions or suggestions.

Yom Kippur Children's Services
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:15p to 3:15pChildren ages 6 and under in the Community Room Children ages 7-12 in the Sanctuary

Teen Pizza in the Hut
Monday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 7:30pLearn about Sukkot and enjoy Pizza in the Sukkah with the Brotherhood Clergy. This event is for Teens only 7th-12th grade.

Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 10th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 17th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

Special Musical Shabbat
Friday, Oct 17th 6:30p to 7:30pWe invite all our congregants, their children, grandchildren, and friends to join us for a very special Musical Friday Evening Shabbat Service!

October 7 Community Commemoration
Sunday, Oct 5th 4:00p to 6:00pAward-Winning Israeli Journalist Lee Yaron 10/7: 100 Human Stories On the two-year anniversary of October 7, we pause as a community, led by Rabbi Alder in Ahavat Y’ Israel, expressing unity, solidarity and care for our fellow Jews in these ongoing difficult times. A discussion will follow with award-winning Israeli journalist Lee Yaron discussing her most recent book, 10/7: 100 Human Stories, chronicling events of that day in the attacked communities, braiding history and political analysis, with stories of victims and survivors. At 30, Yaron is the youngest recipient of the National Jewish Book Award. This event is brought to us by the Israel Committee and the Antisemitism Task Force, with support of the Naftali Foundation, and co-sponsorship by the Jewish Book Council. Consider a donation of $18 or more to support this program and future events.

Yom Kippur Children's Services
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:15p to 3:15pChildren ages 6 and under in the Community Room Children ages 7-12 in the Sanctuary

Community Yizkor
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:45p to 4:15pNon-members are welcome to join us for our Community High Holy Days services free of charge.

Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 10th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

Tot Shabbat
Friday, Oct 17th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin Saskia Lane and Daphna Mor as we welcome Shabbat together in stories and song at Brotherhood! Children 5 and under (older sibs welcome!)

Special Musical Shabbat
Friday, Oct 17th 6:30p to 7:30pWe invite all our congregants, their children, grandchildren, and friends to join us for a very special Musical Friday Evening Shabbat Service!
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