Beit midrash discussions in New York City, New York

The Rabbinical School at JTS, located at 3080 Broadway in New York, is a unique institution that trains students in the study of classical texts in an egalitarian setting. It is a modern yeshiva that values critical inquiry and offers world-class scholars to guide students in their academic pursuits. The school also serves as a professional training ground for students looking to become transformative Jewish leaders. At The Rabbinical School, students engage in intense discussions in the Beit Midrash, participate in regular prayer in the synagogue, and come together for meals and songs on Shabbat and festivals to deepen their sense of community and purpose. The university values open and critical discourse, with a faculty of leading scholars in various fields of Jewish studies. Students have access to MA, DHL, and PhD degree programs, as well as the renowned JTS Library and a wide variety of course offerings.

Welcome to Congregation Sons of Israel, a vibrant and welcoming synagogue located at 2115 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11214. As a cherished place of worship, our synagogue serves as a beit tefilah, a house of prayer, where members of the Jewish community gather for meaningful prayer services. While individual prayer is always encouraged, certain prayers hold special significance when recited in the presence of a minyan, a quorum of ten adult men, enhancing the spiritual experience for all involved. Beyond serving as a house of prayer, Congregation Sons of Israel is also a beit midrash, a house of study, fostering lifelong Jewish learning and education. Our well-stocked library offers a wealth of sacred Jewish texts, providing opportunities for personal growth and communal study. We proudly support the religious education of children, ensuring that the study of sacred texts continues to be a cornerstone of our community.