Mount Sinai Jewish Center

The Mount Sinai Jewish Center (MSJC) is an Orthodox Jewish Ashkenazi congregation in the Washington Heights / Hudson Heights neighborhood, in the New York City borough of Manhattan.

Mount Sinai Jewish Center
Religion
AffiliationModern Orthodox Judaism
RiteAshkenazi
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
LeadershipRabbi Yaakov Taubes
StatusActive
Location
Location135 Bennett Ave
Manhattan, New York
United States
Geographic coordinates40°51′16.15″N 73°56′2.76″W
Website
www.mtsinaishul.com

The building's main entrance is at 135 Bennett Avenue at the corner of W. 187th Street, and it spans the entire block to Broadway.

History

The congregation is the successor to many shuls that have merged over the past 102 years. Its official title is Congregation Mount Sinai Anshe Emeth and Emes Wozedek of Washington Heights Inc., and Congregation Beth Hillel & Beth Israel.[1]

Since 2002, Mount Sinai has seen a massive resurgence due to the influx of many young, religious Jews moving to the neighborhood.[2]

The stained glass windows in the sanctuary were designed and made by Jean-Jacques Duval.

Present

The current rabbi is Rabbi Yaakov Taubes,[3] who previously served as OU/JLIC Rabbi at the University of Pennsylvania [4]

Mount Sinai offers a wide range of programming for the Washington Heights Jewish community, including prayer services, lectures and programs for children, singles, families and seniors.[1]

References
  1. "About Us". Mount Sinai Jewish Center.
  2. Armstrong, Lindsay (November 4, 2013). "Washington Heights' Jewish Population Thriving After Lean Years". Dnainfo.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  3. "Rabbi Yaakov Taubes". Mount Sinai Jewish Center.
  4. "Rabbi Yaakov Taubes". Penn Hillel. Archived from the original on 2015-01-16.


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