From its lofty perch on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Park Avenue Synagogue (Agudat Yesharim-The Association of the Righteous) occupies both prime real estate as well as a position as one of the city’s pre-eminent conservative congregations. Founded in 1882 as the Temple Gates of Hope by a group of German speaking Jews, the synagogue went though many permutations before finally changing its name to the Park Avenue Synagogue in the 1920s.The synagogue has remained in its current home since then. …More

Driving down Washington Avenue in lively South Beach, one can’t help but notice the large rotunda of Temple Emanu-El. A ten-story high shining aluminum dome marks it. Inside are Byzantine-style red and white arches, red-backed seats, and a long line of red carpet. The rotunda, which was built in 1947, attracts many curious tourists. The stained-glass windows, the Jewish star in back, the beige stone columns, and the heavy wooden doors in front mark the set of white buildings as a synagogue. Temple Emanu-El, …More

Located at 27-35 Crescent Street in Astoria, Queens this conservative synagogue has brought Jewish people together for over 75 years. Even the charter reads, "Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” The Astoria Center of Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in Queens. It is designed by architect Louis Allen Abramson and is registered as a historical center on the New York State and national list. Enter the sanctuary where you will find ornate painted murals dating …More

Historically known as The Mother Synagogue of Brooklyn, Kane Street Synagogue (KSS) is the oldest Jewish congregation that still serves the Brooklyn neighborhood in which it was founded. The congregation follows the conservative movement but is still very welcoming to the non-Jewish partners of members to participate in the services; they are also open to anyone who is interested in Judaism. The synagogue’s rabbi Sam Weintraub has taught and sponsored in over 60 conversions. Weintraub’s …More