synagogues
Reform:
Congregation Mishkan Israel
A progressive Reform synagogue with a rich history
785 Ridge Road, Hamden
(203) 288-3877
Congregation Sinai is committed to the principles and practices of Progressive Judaism in which we assert the belief in one God, the unity of the Jewish people, and the vital role of the State of Israel in modern Jewish life.
426 Washington Ave, West Haven
(203) 934-7946
Reform Chavurah at Yale is a group of enthusiastic, spirited, and thoughtful Reform Jews who get together Friday nights to participate in student-run services. Over the course of the year, students take turns writing creative services, leading services, leading Torah study, and song leading. All Yale students, faculty, and members of the New Haven community are welcome, both those who are practicing Reform Jews and those who are curious about the religion. Reform Chavurah meets on Fridays at 5:40 for one hour.
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
Temple Emanuel believes that the celebration of Judaism is a joyful and fulfilling experience.
150 Derby Ave, Orange
(203) 397-3000
Conservative:
Congregation B'nai Jacob is dedicated to the ancient traditions of Judaism along with an active concern for the daily needs of our congregants. The oldest and largest family oriented Conservative synagogue in the New Haven area, B'nai Jacob is a centerpiece of Jewish culture, education, and community. B'nai Jacob is a place of worship, prayer, study, celebration and community fellowship.
75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge
(203) 389-2111
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI) is a traditional egalitarian participatory Conservative synagogue community in the City of New Haven. The successor of the Rose Street Shul founded in 1892 and of Keser Israel from the same ear, BEKI is the spiritual ome for several hundred adults and children from New Haven and twenty-one surrounding communities. Located within the New Haven Eruv on bustling Whalley Avenue in the Westville neighborhood since 1959, BEKI offers an extensive program of educational, workship and social services for adults and children. BEKI is in the Connecticut Valley region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism with which it is affiliated.
85 Harrison Street at Whalley Avenue, New Haven
(203) 389-2108
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange
(203) 799-2341
Downtown Minyan at Yale is a group of residents affiliated with Yale who meet year-round on Shabbats and Holidays to worship together in an egalitarian and multi-generational setting. Though the services are conducted in Hebrew, English is the language of the minyan-wide discussion of the weekly Torah reading. Everything is led by minyan members.
Shabbat services start at 10:00 and begin with Shacharit. People interested in davening the earlier parts of the prayer service-Birchot Ha-Shacar and Psukei D'zimra-come a few minutes earlier. The service finishes by 12:15.
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
Egalitarian Minyan at Yale is a student-led, student-organized service that is held on Shabbat and during the week. It is an egalitarian service (men and women participate equally) and open to people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to participate and can learn to lead services, read Torah and Haftorah or give a d'var Torah (commentary on the weekly Torah portion). Weekday services are held one evening and one morning a week, depending on student schedules. Shabbat Services are held at 5:45 PM on Friday night, 10 AM on Saturday morning, and varying times on Saturday evening. The minyan is open to the public.
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
Temple Beth Shalom
1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden
(203) 288-7748
Orthodox:
Beth Israel Congregation
232 Orchard Street, New Haven
Bikur Cholim Sheveth Achim is led by Rabbi David Avigdor, a member of the Rabbinical Council of America. Bikur Cholim Sheveth Achim is affiliated with the Orthodox Union and cater to men, women and children from a wide range of religious backgrounds.
112 Marvel Road, New Haven
(203) 387-4699
Chabad House Moschiach Center
226 Bellevue Road, New Haven
(203) 772-0736
Chabad of Westville is dedicated to bringing and sharing the light, life, warmth, beauty and joys of our heritage with all our fellow Jews, in a most welcoming atmosphere. At Chabad, you are already a part of the family!
110 Marvel Road, New Haven
(203) 389-8472
Friends of Chabad at Yale
265 College Street #3M, New Haven
(203) 789-1252
Minyan Urim is a monthly Shabbat service at the Yale Slifka Center in New Haven. We strive to create an uplifting and song-filled tefillah that in grounded in our commitment to halakha and to maximizing the participation of women and men.
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
Orthodox Minyan at Yale holds services daily in the morning and afternoon as well as on Shabbat. All are welcome to join in the traditional service and camaraderie.
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
Rabbinical Institute of New Haven
300 Norton Street, New Haven
(203) 789-9879
Westville Synagogue is the largest modern orthodox synagogue in New Haven, Connecticut. It will allow you to rediscover the warmth of Jewish tradition and gain a new appreciation for Judaism by sharing in a synagogue lifestyle that is both traditional and contemporary. It is a place where you will enjoy an extended family and learn from others, young and old.
Daily morning and evening minyanim (prayer services) every day of the year; various adult and children's programs throughout the year; family Shabbos dinners; Kiddush following every Shabbos morning service; Shalosh Seudos every Shabbos afternoon after Mincha
74 West Prospect Street, New Haven
(203) 389-9513
Yeshiva of New Haven is an exciting faith-based community as well as a welcoming community of scholars serving New Haven's Jewish population. The outstanding educational endeavors of Yeshiva, its elementary school and high school divisions for boys and for girls, are supplemented with wonderful Shabbos groups, summer programs, and learning opportunities for adults. The core religious activities of daily and Shabbos minyanim are augmented by shared celebrations of life-cycle events and of the many significant moments on the Jewish calendar. Come look at what Yeshiva of New Haven has to offer your family.
765 Elm Street, New Haven
(203) 777-2200
Young Israel of New Haven has had a significant and historical part in New Haven for over 75 years. From being a place for davening and learning to begin a key community event leader, YI has established itself as a prominent pillar in New Haven. YI is actively expanding its membership through designing and developing innovative programs to supplement the traditional daily and Shabbat/Chaggim services and learning.
You will be amazed by the Kiruv and Chesed shown by members of Young Israel and members of the other Orthodox shuls. Anyone will be hard pressed to find a community that interacts so well. Community events are run based not on turf related issues, but rather what will enhance the entire community.
292 Norton Street, New Haven
(203) 776-4212
Community Organizations:
The Greater New Haven Jewish Federation strives to lead, build, strengthen, and renew a dynamic local Jewish community and to provide support and caring for Jewish people in our community, Israel, and worldwide. We are guided by the traditional Jewish values of Torah (tradition, learning, and deeds), Tikkun Olam (improving the condition of our world), Tzedakah (philanthropy and acts of loving kindness), and k'lal Yisrael (Jewish peoplehood).
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge
(203) 387-2424
Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven provides a physical location for the vibrant spiritual life of the Greater New Haven Jewish community. Today’s JCC is not just for the rich or the poor, the young or the old; it’s for everybody! Preschoolers come to learn and play, and senior citizens come for warm companionship and the excitement of learning something new. Those in between come to strengthen their bodies and stretch their minds in a comfortable Jewish atmosphere where they feel at home.
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge
(203) 387-2522
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale provides religious, social, and artistic avenues for members of the Yale community to make Judaism an important part of their lives. Kosher dining, regularly meeting minyans, the Friedman library, Yale Hillel, and art exhibits are just some of the resources the Slifka Center has to offer New Haven's Jewish community. Many of the Center's services and resources are open to the public. Feel free to call for more information.
80 Wall Street, New Haven
(203) 432-1134
New Haven Eruv, Inc. is a registered charity established by members of the New Haven Jewish Community. Its single objective is to maintain a proper Eruv for the New Haven Jewish Community and its guests.
86 Hubinger Street, New Haven
(between Eldert Street and Elm Street)
(203) 387-3897
