SAJ-Judaism that Stands for All

SAJ-Judaism that Stands for All SAJ is a joyous community of New Yorkers, a Jewish home where everyone’s voice is valued and heard. SAJ is a synagogue with a marvelous history.

It is the birthplace of Reconstructionist Judaism, the newest branch of a 5,000-year-old tradition. Now a commonplace, the first Bat Mitzvah in history took place here in 1922. Until 1922, when Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan innovated Reconstructionism, Jews belonged to either Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform branches. Reconstructionism took the latter two evolutionary movements a step further, inviting

women into the liturgy and questioning such doctrines as Jews as the chosen people. Yet we embrace most aspects of traditional Judaism, including full Shabbat services. We’re a community that believes it’s possible to lead a 21st-century life that is deeply rooted in both Jewish tradition and contemporary civilization. Judaism helps us find meaning and inspiration as we seek to lead lives committed to spiritual growth, social justice, and building community. We welcome the richness that diversity brings to this community, where we learn about, struggle with and even question our Judaism as we continue to "reconstruct" it for our times.

Mindfulness isn’t just an integral part of self-care; it’s woven deeply into the fabric of Judaism as well. Rabi Lauren ...
06/03/2026

Mindfulness isn’t just an integral part of self-care; it’s woven deeply into the fabric of Judaism as well. Rabi Lauren explains in this week’s .

CALLING ALL SAJ’ersInterested in being part of a social media campaign highlighting your relationship with SAJ? Well, he...
06/02/2026

CALLING ALL SAJ’ers

Interested in being part of a social media campaign highlighting your relationship with SAJ? Well, here’s your chance! Using the popular "Humans of" trend/format, "Humans of SAJ" will tell the interconnected stories of our members and show the impact/relevance community, SAJ, and Judaism has, had, and is having on their lives. Comment below or DM us if you are interested. We look forward to hearing from you!

Humans of New York

One of humanity’s most dangerous ills is hatred. See the latest from Rabbi Lauren as motivation to denounce hate and d...
06/01/2026

One of humanity’s most dangerous ills is hatred. See the latest from Rabbi Lauren as motivation to denounce hate and do your part in creating a world where compassion and respect are deeply ingrained in all communities that we call home.

05/23/2026

Welcome and Shabbat Shalom!
Click here to access the siddur: https://tinyurl.com/SAJSiddur
Music at this event was licensed via JLicense.com.

While life may be buzzing all around you, remember to slow down and smell the roses (metaphorically or literally). Rabbi...
05/20/2026

While life may be buzzing all around you, remember to slow down and smell the roses (metaphorically or literally). Rabbi Lauren points out the importance of pressing pause in our latest .

Don’t forget! Our event with Shalom Hartman Institute's president, Yehuda Kurtzer, is tonight at 7:00 PM! Titled “At a C...
05/19/2026

Don’t forget! Our event with Shalom Hartman Institute's president, Yehuda Kurtzer, is tonight at 7:00 PM! Titled “At a Crossroads: Israel and American Judaism: A Conversation with Yehuda Kurtzer. Dr. Kurtzer is a leading thinker in Jewish life and its challenges today. He is seen as a trusted voice on how to navigate the complicated moral, spiritual, and political questions of the day with depth and sophistication. Click the link below to RSVP. Hope to see you there!

https://click.saj.nyc/yehuda-kurtzer

Use today’s from Rabbi Lauren as a call for mindfulness and self-care.
05/18/2026

Use today’s from Rabbi Lauren as a call for mindfulness and self-care.

When governments roll back rights and restrict civic space, they weaken democracy for everyone. That’s why the theme of ...
05/17/2026

When governments roll back rights and restrict civic space, they weaken democracy for everyone. That’s why the theme of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is “at the heart of democracy”. After all, none of us will truly live in an equal and just society until ALL OF US are free to live our lives without fear of discrimination, prejudice, and violence.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Keshet, JQY

Just four more days until our event with Shalom Hartman Institute's president, Yehuda Kurtzer, on May 19th at 7:00 PM! T...
05/15/2026

Just four more days until our event with Shalom Hartman Institute's president, Yehuda Kurtzer, on May 19th at 7:00 PM! Titled “At a Crossroads: Israel and American Judaism: A Conversation with Yehuda Kurtzer. Dr. Kurtzer is a leading thinker in Jewish life and its challenges today. He is seen as a trusted voice on how to navigate the complicated moral, spiritual, and political questions of the day with depth and sophistication. Click the link below to RSVP. Hope to see you there!

https://click.saj.nyc/yehuda-kurtzer

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