Jewish tradition teaches that a synagogue is three things at once: a beit t’fillah (house of worship), a beit midrash (house of study), and a beit k’nesset (house of gathering).
At Schaarai Zedek, all three live under one roof. As a house of worship, we celebrate Shabbat and holidays with services that are meaningful, musical, and accessible. As a house of study, we offer learning for every age through classes, discussions, and experiences that invite real questions. As a house of gathering, we bring people together for movie nights, community service, social events, and holiday celebrations.
Whatever we’re doing, our focus is the same: building a strong, joyful Jewish community.
Most of all, the bayit that is Schaarai Zedek is not just a house — it’s a home. We pray together, learn together, show up for one another, and enjoy being together.
Welcome home. Welcome to Schaarai Zedek.
— Rabbi Joel Simon