Congregation Sons of Israel

About

Congregation Sons of Israel is a dynamic, egalitarian Conservative synagogue. We have approx. 175 families of all ages. Our services are warm, inviting and participatory. Along with our rabbi and cantor, many of our congregants lead parts of the service.

Story

Our congregation was founded in 1891, and after several moves and buildings, settled in 1967 in the park-like setting on the former site of the Pitkin estate. The main synagogue building consists of a large air-conditioned Sanctuary with inspiring stained glass windows, Social Hall, Kitchen, Rabbi’s Study, Library, and Main Office.

During this past year we built a new Educational Center and renovated our Social Hall and Kitchen. The Social Hall is bright, airy and can accommodate Kiddushes, parties and events. Our Kitchen is modern and well-equipped to handle food preparation and cleanup.

A new Educational Center has been added to our building. It consists of a spacious lobby, a large meeting room, a cantor’s office, principal’s office, a multi-purpose room, and a caretaker’s apartment with a separate entrance. We are thrilled that this space has been created due to the generosity of nearly 100 of our synagogue families who participated in our fundraising efforts.

Very soon we will begin using our new large meeting room for Sunday minyanim, Board of Trustees meetings, adult education classes and special programs. We’re eager that our classrooms will be used for our tot and preschool programs, as well as our Hebrew School classes.

We invite you to our synagogue for Shabbat services, which are held Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, and on all holidays. We also hold Sunday morning minyanim, which start at 9 am. For information about Shabbat service times, please go to our “Worship” page or call our synagogue at (845) 358-3767.

Mission

We are an egalitarian Conservative Jewish Congregation dedicated to:

Educating ourselves and our children

Developing and maintaining a vibrant caring Community

Enhancing our spiritual growth, experience an wonder

Living and honoring the traditions of our ancestors

Fostering an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment

Protecting the rights and ideals of the Jewish community

We embrace these important ideas and powerful ideals to guide our lives and the lives of generations to come, promoting Tikkun Olam, the healing of the world.