About
The KJ Sephardic minyan was established in 2011 to serve the growing need for a warm and diverse Sephardic minyan on the Upper East Side. The minyan has grown exponentially, developing a reputation for its exceptional warmth, energy, and inclusiveness, and includes over one hundred and fifty families. The minyan offers services on Shabbat, holidays, and weekday mornings, as well as a robust offering of programs, classes, and events. KJ Sephardic is part of the broader Kehilath Jeshurun community, a twelve-hundred-member family synagogue affiliated with The Ramaz School.
Leadership
Under the guidance of Rabbi Meyer Laniado, Hazzan Dr. Benjamin Zalta, and assistant Hazzan Charles Zami, KJ Sephardic has blossomed into a leader among the New York Synagogues in creating a strong community that is rapidly growing and continually welcoming with open arms new families in search of a vibrant and warm experience.
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Sun, August 24 2025
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Today's Calendar
Rosh Chodesh Elul |
: 8:30AM |
: 6:45PM |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Sep 6 Yaakov Katz Scholar-ini-Residence Shabbat, Sep 6 9:00AM |
Sep 13 Shais Taub Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat, Sep 13 9:00AM |
Sep 13 |
Sep 14 KJ / Ramaz Blood Drive Sunday, Sep 14 8:00AM |
Sep 20 Shabbat Shuva Drasha with Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz Shabbat, Sep 20 9:00AM |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shoftim
Shabbat, Aug 30 |
Rosh Chodesh Elul
Sunday, Aug 24 |