New York City Jewish Organizations
New York City is the heart of American Jewish life, home to countless synagogues, JCCs, cultural institutions, federations, and social groups. Browse the organizations below to find your community.
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Yesod: 20s and 30s at PSJC
Yesod, meaning “foundation,” is Park Slope Jewish Center’s 20s/30s group.

Adamah
Adamah is North America’s largest Jewish environmental organization, connecting Jewish life to farming, food, and the earth through retreats, education, and climate action.

American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA)
American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) is the exclusive U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom, Israel’s national ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization.

Magen David
A vibrant Sephardic synagogue in the heart of Downtown Manhattan, rooted in the classical Syrian tradition and open to every Jew.

Nexus by 92nd St Y
NEXUS is The 92nd Street Y, New York’s new club for dynamic adults in their 50s and 60s interested in expanding their social networks.

Temple Israel of the City of New York
A welcoming Reform Jewish congregation on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, offering worship, learning, and community for families and individuals of all ages.

Kinda Jewish Biking
Kind of Jewish Bike Ride is a social Jewish biking group in NYC organizing casual group rides around New York City.

Westchester Jewish Community Services
One of Westchester’s largest nonprofit human service organizations, WJCS provides mental health, disability, family, senior, and Jewish community services to 20,000+ residents annually.

Convo NYC
Convo NYC hosts language clubs — Hebrew, French, Italian, and more — at cafes and bars across New York City, helping young professionals build connection through conversation.

Fundamental Philanthropy, Inc.
Fundamental Philanthropy, Inc. is a boutique philanthropic and political consulting firm that helps individuals, families, foundations, and organizations maximize their impact for social good.

JDC (The Joint)
JDC (The Joint) is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, putting Jewish values into action since 1914 to save lives and strengthen communities in 70 countries.

Jewish Federations of North America
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is the umbrella body representing 146 Jewish Federations and over 300 independent Jewish communities across North America.

United Sephardic Community
The United Sephardic Community Aghelian preserves and promotes Sephardic traditions in Great Neck, NY, offering cultural programming, community events, and resources.

Met Council
Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy, providing comprehensive social services to New Yorkers in poverty.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)
U.S. nonprofit supporting Israel Defense Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives.

Orthodox Union
The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish organizations, supporting the global Jewish community through kosher certification, synagogue services, teen outreach, public policy advocacy, and community programs.

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island
The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island is a full-service Jewish community center offering fitness, camps, early childhood, arts, social services, and Jewish life programs.

Simon Wiesenthal Center
A global Jewish human rights organization confronting antisemitism, hate, and terrorism, standing with Israel, and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.

Tanger Hillel of Brooklyn College
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College is the largest dedicated Hillel building in NYC, offering Jewish life, learning, Israel programs and community for 4,000+ Jewish students at CUNY Brooklyn College.

Claims Conference
The Claims Conference secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors worldwide, negotiating with Germany for restitution and providing care since 1951.

Yeshiva University
The world’s flagship Jewish university, offering top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs grounded in Torah values in New York City.

Chosen People’s Hike
A NYC-based Jewish hiking and outdoor event group.

Center for Jewish History
Illuminating Jewish history, culture & heritage with archives, exhibits & programs.

Jewish Latin Center
A warm, Chabad-affiliated community in Manhattan serving as a ‘home away from home’ for Latin American Jews living in New York City.

American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC)
AFRMC is a national nonprofit supporting Israel’s Rabin Medical Center — funding cutting-edge research, medical fellowships, and life-saving care for one million patients annually.

Or Olam – The East Fifty-Fifth Street Synagogue
A warm, egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Midtown Manhattan offering daily minyan, Shabbat and holiday services, and a diverse, welcoming community.

Collective by 92nd St Y
Collective by 92NY is a new membership group for 20-30 somethings. It’s a gateway to the most exciting events in NYC — and a vibrant community of culture vultures like you.

J Squared Food
Delicious dishes and gourmet menus crafted for your event. Feeding people throughout the NYC metropolitan area👨🏼🍳 🍽

Motzi
Motzi refers to the Jewish blessing said over bread. We bring people together to eat, dance, and learn.

The 14th Street Y
The 14th Street Y is a vibrant Jewish community center in Manhattan’s East Village offering fitness, arts, education, camps, and Jewish life programming.

United Hatzalah Young Leadership
United Hatzalah Young Leadership (UHYL) unites young philanthropists worldwide to support Israel’s volunteer emergency medical service through galas, social events, and leadership opportunities.

Mount Sinai Jewish Center
A vibrant Modern Orthodox synagogue in Washington Heights, NYC, serving a multi-generational community for over 100 years.

Stripes Wine Bar & Cafe
Israeli-inspired cacao, coffee, wine & cocktail bar near Union Square that doubles as one of NYC’s go-to venues for young Jewish social nights.

The 8 Project
An art healing initiative for Israelis suffering from trauma, with a gallery in the Meatpacking District.

Tzibur Harlem
Community is always the answer.
Co-Founded by Rabbi Dimitry Ekshtut + @ericafrankel.

Havurrah
We are a collective of young Jewish artists, painters, writers, poets, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and creative souls of all kinds in New York City, ushering in a new generation of artistry.

Rematch Events
Fun events For Young Jewish Professionals 21-39.

A.Y Lemberg
A.Y. Lemberg hosts singles mingles, holiday parties, and social nights for Jewish young professionals across New York City.

Jewish Dating NYC
Real Jewish connections, real results. Join NYC’s top Jewish speed dating events and singles mixers. Over 85 success stories — and counting.

Chabad Jewish Center of FiDi
At the heart of everything we do is a single, simple goal: To bring light, love, and purpose into the lives of every Jew who lives or works downtown.

FridayTables
Come for Shabbat, stay for community.

West End Synagogue
West End Synagogue is a Reconstructionist Congregation on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

JCP Downtown
The Center for Jewish Life in Lower Manhattan.
Proudly Jewish * Community Focused * Inclusive * Pluralistic * Supportive

YUConnects
Smart Dates Start Here. YUConnects offers unique social events, matchmaking and educational programs to foster healthy relationships toward marriage.

14Y Selah
We are a community of people in recovery and those who love them, grounded in Jewish tradition.

Mesibat Maccabee
A Mesibat Maccabee (‘Maccabee Party’) is a party that proudly celebrates Am Yisrael.

