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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Sat, March 25 2023
3 Nisan 5783
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Today's Calendar
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: 9:30AM |
: 11:30AM |
: 6:45PM |
: 6:45PM |
End of Shabbat : 7:50PM |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 25 |
Mar 29 Annual Synagogue Meeting Wednesday, Mar 29 7:30PM |
Mar 31 Annual Synagogue Shabbaton Friday, Mar 31 7:00PM |
Apr 17 Yom HaShoah Program Monday, Apr 17 7:30PM |
Apr 20 Matan Mother/Daughter Bat Mitzvah Program Challah Bake Thursday, Apr 20 6:00PM |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 25 |
Shabbat HaGadol
Shabbat, Apr 1 |