Sutton Place Synagogue

Sutton Place Synagogue Sutton Place Synagogue's members are proud of the rich, diverse and vibrant Conservative Jewish community we've built in the heart of midtown Manhattan.

If you haven't visited us before, we welcome the chance to introduce you to our community. Sutton Place Synagogue was founded more than 100 years ago, in 1901, as Congregation Orach Chayim (later Beth Hamidrash Hachhagadol Talmud Torah), but our roots extend back even before the dawn of the 20th century. That’s when a small Jewish population in the eastern portion of Manhattan’s Midtown area – a n

eighborhood populated mainly by people of German and Irish ancestry – banded together as a community in order to perpetuate the Jewish life they had left behind in traveling to America. We’ve never been able to substantiate the rumor that the first quarters of the new synagogue they formed were in a loft above a pool hall, but suffice it to say that Sutton Place Synagogue has evolved from truly humble origins! A handful of locations and expansions later, all in the Sutton Place area, the new Sutton Place Synagogue was officially opened on September 3, 1975 at 225 East 51st Street. We originally drew from United Nations families but now attract active members from throughout the city and its suburbs. A common thread throughout our entire proud history is a sense of spiritual and cultural cohesiveness that has brought generations of New York’s Jewish population, regardless of background, together as a single, forward-looking community. It’s with that sense of pride and foresight that Sutton Place Synagogue continues to write its history, each and every day, with new generations of members building on the legacy of our previous generations.

We had a little makeover during chol hameod! Thank you to our hard working contractor and architect who helped us shift ...
04/07/2026

We had a little makeover during chol hameod! Thank you to our hard working contractor and architect who helped us shift over our awning to our new entrance with our updated logo! We hope to welcome you all in soon!

Antisemitic hate crimes made up 57% of all reported hate crimes in NYC last year, but Jewish people make up only about 1...
03/26/2026

Antisemitic hate crimes made up 57% of all reported hate crimes in NYC last year, but Jewish people make up only about 10% of NYC's population. 's legislative package is urgently needed and would help ensure safe access to synagogues, schools, and other houses of worship while protecting the right to peaceful protest.

This vote is happening today and Sutton Place Synagogue supports it as it would protect all houses of worship for all faith communities.

Happy Opening Day to all the SPS Mets fans out there (& mazel tov to the SPS Yankees fans on the win last night) and hap...
03/26/2026

Happy Opening Day to all the SPS Mets fans out there (& mazel tov to the SPS Yankees fans on the win last night) and happy as we remember Mr. Met visiting our Block Party in 2024

Make sure this year’s Block Party is your calendar - Sunday, June 7, 2026 - see you on 51st street!

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Our Women’s Seder was 100+ women of all generations dancing, singing, reflecting, and sharing a seder meal together - we...
03/25/2026

Our Women’s Seder was 100+ women of all generations dancing, singing, reflecting, and sharing a seder meal together - we are so grateful to our partners and for bringing a community of Jewish women from across the city!

Thank you to for your support and for these great pictures!

We are so excited to welcome back Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, JTS chancellor, to SPS next week. 🗓️ All are invited to join...
03/04/2026

We are so excited to welcome back Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, JTS chancellor, to SPS next week.

🗓️ All are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM.

Chancellor Schwartz will be in conversation with Rabbi Ain, reflecting on Conservative Judaism, 40 years of women in the rabbinate, and the Jewish future.

Our Purim carnival was fun for all ages! The Purim celebration continues with our spiel tonight at 6 PM📸
03/02/2026

Our Purim carnival was fun for all ages! The Purim celebration continues with our spiel tonight at 6 PM

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Last night we hosted aka The Points Guy!Thank you to Brian for your wisdom, insights, and generosity of time. Thank you...
01/29/2026

Last night we hosted aka The Points Guy!

Thank you to Brian for your wisdom, insights, and generosity of time. Thank you to SPS president, Barbara Zinn Moore for making the event happen. And as a bonus - we celebrated a very special congregant birthday at the end of the night as well.

Email [email protected] to get on our email list and find out our upcoming lineup of speakers

Photo credit: Harold Levine

Thank you to Rabbi Dave and Cantor Cattan for representing Sutton Place Synagogue today as the United Nations observes I...
01/27/2026

Thank you to Rabbi Dave and Cantor Cattan for representing Sutton Place Synagogue today as the United Nations observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today is a chance to remember all those who were murdered, harmed, and separated from loved ones during the Holocaust and also a powerful reminder of the importance of resisting antisemitism in NYC and globally.

Our building is closed today and tomorrow. Minyan will be virtual only at the regular times. Stay safe and warm and we w...
01/25/2026

Our building is closed today and tomorrow. Minyan will be virtual only at the regular times. Stay safe and warm and we will see you Tuesday!

01/25/2026

Please note that all Sutton Place Synagogue in person activities are cancelled for Sunday January 25th.

Are you already missing that holiday travel? It’s time to plan your next journey! Come to Sutton Place Synagogue and thi...
01/05/2026

Are you already missing that holiday travel? It’s time to plan your next journey! Come to Sutton Place Synagogue and think about the places you’ll go (maybe to Poland or Israel!) with Rachel Ain by hearing from the The Points Guy https://spsnyc.shulcloud.com/form/thepointsguy on Wednesday night January 28 at 7 pm! Thank you to Barbara Genser Zinn Moore for sponsoring this great event.

Before we look ahead to 2026, we are celebrating all the ways we fulfilled our mission in 2025. Join us in the new year ...
12/30/2025

Before we look ahead to 2026, we are celebrating all the ways we fulfilled our mission in 2025.

Join us in the new year to be part of a Jewish home that builds connections and community across every age and stage. Learn more at spsnyc.org

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225 E 51st Street
New York, NY
10022

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