Explore New York City's Mid-Manhattan Synagogues
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Delve into our selective directory to find interesting synagogues in mid-Manhattan, each offering unique features and services.
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Congregation Shearith Israel
Established in 1654 in New Amsterdam by Jews who arrived from Dutch Brazil, it is the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichek
The Rabbi’s sermons and talks are extraordinary.
Services: 7pm Friday
Monthly synagogue tour August 12
Meet us at our side entrance on 2 West 70th Street
Individuals and groups are welcome to attend a free, guided tour of the Synagogue on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:45 pm (prior to Evening Services), led by Rev. Z. Edinger. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person, although any amount is appreciated. Tours generally last 45 minutes.
Private Tours
Alternatively, we do our best to accommodate private groups for a specific time or theme of focus at a flat rate of $150 per group, with a cap of 25 participants per group.
Central Synagogue
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American to be ordained a Cantor & Rabbi.
Fri 6:00 PM, Sat 9:30 AM &/or 11:30am.
Public Viewing Hours
Wednesdays from 12:30-2:00 pm.
Public Sanctuary Tours
Free, docent-led tours of our Main Sanctuary are also available.
Private Docent Tours
Private group tours are available with at least two-weeks notice. Docent tours focus on the history of the communities that created Central Synagogue and the architecture of our landmarked Sanctuary building. If you have specific needs or requests, please make sure to let us know.
The first synagogue in America purpose-built by immigrants from Eastern Europe.
Sunday – Friday: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Wonderful architecture & museum. On God’s Row Eldridge Street, which has many Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, and other religious sites and a museum dedicated to Greek Jews. On the border between the Lower East Side & Chinatown. Vanessa’s Dumplings is cheap and delicious.
ADMISSIONS
Adults: $15
Students & Seniors: $10
Children 5 – 17: $8
‘Pay What You Wish’ admission is offered Mondays & Fridays.
*Please note groups 10 people and over must book in advance and pay admission.
Midtown Chabad
Kosher Knicks Fans only
Daily Minyan Schedule at Chabad of Midtown Manhattan
509 Fifth Ave – New York, NY
Shacharit Morning Service
Monday-Friday- 7:45am
Sundays – 8:30am
Mincha Afternoon Service
Monday-Thursday- 1:45pm
Second Mincha Afternoon Service
Monday – Thursday- 6:45pm
Maariv Evening Service
Monday – Thursday- 7:00pm
To reserve the Umud for a Yahrtzeit or any other chiyuv, contact the office in advance.
Shabbat Minyan Schedule
Friday Night Service
If you’d like to light Shabbat candles at the Chabad, you are welcome to do so on the 4th floor – NYC candle lighting time
Mincha- At Sundown
Kabbalat Shabbat & Maariv – Following Mincha
Shabbat Morning Service
Shacharit- 10:00am
Torah Reading- 11:00am
Mincha Afternoon Service
One hour prior to conclusion of Shabbat
Maariv Evening Service
At the conclusion of Shabbat
Kosher Diary Restaurants Nearby
| Milk N’ Honey | 12 E 46th St, New York, NY 10036 |
| Sushi Fussion (Takeout) | 26 W 47th St., New York, NY 10036 |
| Bravo Kosher Pizza – Midtown | 378 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 |
| Jerusalem Cafe | 7 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018 |
| Rosie’s Kosher Pizza | 1385 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 |
| Abaita | 145 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017 |
| Tiberias | 45 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016 |
| Tempura NYC | 511 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018 |
| Bravo Kosher Pizza – Theater District | 877 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
Adjacent to the High Line, Pennsylvania / Moynihan Station, Madison Square Garden and the Jacob Javits Convention Center
Rabbi Jason Herman
347 West 34th Street
Friday Night
Friday Mincha: 7:15pm
Shabbat Dinner — 7:15pm
Candle Lighting: 8:09pm
Shabbat Day
Shacharit: 9:30am
Mincha: 8:05pm
Havdalah: 9:18pm
Maariv: 9:18pm
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