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Temple Shaaray Tefila is a dynamic, welcoming Jewish community on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Whether you are seeking connection, community, purpose, learning, or a place to call home, you will find it here. Grounded in Reform Jewish values, we show up for each other and for the world.
Celebrate Shabbat with Shaaray Tefila!
Join us in person or via livestream for a Shabbat experience filled with meaning, connection, and purpose. Click the button below for our most up-to-date listing of upcoming services.Erev Shabbat Services
Fridays @ 6:15 pmSaturday Morning Minyan
Saturdays @ 10:15 amShabbat Torah Study
Saturdays @ 12:00 pm
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Celebrating 180 Years & Board Installation
We are celebrating two important milestones at Temple Shaaray Tefila. Join us in person and online for the installation of our Board of Trustees and the 180th anniversary of our congregation.
2025 Annual Appeal
As we celebrate Shaaray Tefila’s 180th Anniversary, we are excited to launch our largest and most important fundraiser. Each gift will help ensure that we continue to enhance our spiritual offerings, offer diverse programming and educational initiatives for all ages, allowing us to expand our reach, and nourish our community.
Erev Shabbat Services with Lee Gordon of Hand-in-Hand
Please join us in person and online on Erev Shabbat for a powerful program featuring Lee Gordon, co-founder and Executive Director of American Friends of Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel.
Lee will share his firsthand account of how Hand in Hand’s integrated communities and schools are navigating the current crisis, providing a haven of hope, and modeling resilience.
Temple Shaaray Tefila Stands with Israel
There are many ways you can show your support for Israel during this difficult time. Click below for ways to give to organizations making a difference.
Upcoming Events
Meaningful experiences to connect with Jewish community, ritual, history, and heritage.The Member Lounge
@ 10:00 amMonthly Challah Bake
@ 4:00 pmWhat Does Judaism Say About...?
@ 7:00 pmErev Shabbat Services Celebrating 180 Years: Honoring the Past, Welcoming New Leadership
@ 6:15 pmInspiring kids and families to love Jewish life, learning, and community.
Parenting Program
Nursery School
Religious School
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Caring Committee
Manna
Backpack Buddies & Soup Kitchen
Kol Rinnah Choir
Shaaray Circles
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Our dedicated clergy and caring community are here for you.
At Temple Shaaray Tefila, we understand the importance of belonging. Our clergy team and community are here to provide you with the care and support you need, whether you're facing a personal challenge, marking a moment of joy, or looking for partners in Jewish ritual and practice.