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The New Shul

We are a progressive synagogue in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan (downtown New York).

SERVICES & EVENTS
272 W 10th St
New York City
(unless otherwise noted)

OFFICE
505 8th Ave
Suite 1212
New York, NY 10018
212-284-6773 (phone)
212-284-6806 (fax) info@newshul.org

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MEMBERSHIP
Top 10 Reasons
Membership Form
Dues

SCHOOL
K-5th Grade Sign-up
6-7th Grade Sign-up
8th-9th Grade Sign-up
Emergency Form

When you pay by credit card, 2.9% goes to the credit card company. Please consider tacking on something extra to cover the loss to the shul (almost $15 on $500, $45 on $1,500, and $75 on $2,500). THANKS!

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Top Ten Reasons I'll Never Ever Ever Join a Synagogue

(But why you might want to join The New Shul)

I don't want to be a member of a synagogue, I just want it to be there when I need it.

The New Shul is a grassroots community (with lots of anti-institutional, non-joiner types!). Without your membership support, we simply won't be here.
I don't like services.

The New Shul is about lots more than services! Our calendar is packed with many different kinds of events, programs, classes and spiritual experiences. We're also exploring ways to redefine ‘services.'
I hated Hebrew School.

Many of us were also turned off by Hebrew School. That's why we created Rishonim for our kids. Kids actually like it! Come for a visit and you'll see why.
I don't believe in God.

At The New Shul we're constantly questioning, grappling, doubting and exploring. That's what keeps it interesting.
I only go once a year anyway.

Once you become a member, you might be surprised to find that you come more often.
My wife/husband/partner isn't Jewish.

The New Shul welcomes everyone. We're proud of the diversity within our membership – interfaith, single, gay, couples, straight, families, reform, conservative, orthodox, reconstructionist, atheist...
I don't like organized religion.

We're not that organized.
I don't want my level of observance/non-observance to be judged by others.

We're not your parents' shul. We don't follow any particular party line – we draw from many sources of Jewish tradition and create some pretty compelling ones of our own.
I'm spiritual but not religious...actually I'm culturally Jewish, but not into ritual ...actually, I'm just not sure what being a Jew means in the 21st century...

You'll feel right at home.
I'm just not interested.

Are you so sure? You're reading this, aren't you?

For more information, call 212-284-6773, write info@newshul.org or just explore the site. If you have children, you might want to look at our Hebrew School page. Use the membership form to sign up. For dues information, consult our sliding-scale dues schedule.


ABOUT US calendar programs observance learning community staff The New Shul We are a progressive synagogue in Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan (downtown New York). SERVICES & EVENTS 272 W 10th St New York City (unless otherwise noted) OFFICE 505 8th Ave Suite 1212 New York, NY 10018 212-284-6773 (phone) 212-284-6806 (fax) info@newshul.org	\| More MEMBERSHIP Top 10 Reasons Membership Form Dues SCHOOL K-5th Grade Sign-up 6-7th Grade Sign-up 8th-9th Grade Sign-up Emergency Form Feel free to pay online, then mail in the forms. When you pay by credit card, 2.9% goes to the credit card company. Please consider tacking on something extra to cover the loss to the shul (almost $15 on $500, $45 on $1,500, and $75 on $2,500). THANKS!	COME JOIN ACT GIVE blog news photos talks resources Top Ten Reasons I'll Never Ever Ever Join a Synagogue (But why you might want to join The New Shul) I don't want to be a member of a synagogue, I just want it to be there when I need it. The New Shul is a grassroots community (with lots of anti-institutional, non-joiner types!). Without your membership support, we simply won't be here. I don't like services. The New Shul is about lots more than services! Our calendar is packed with many different kinds of events, programs, classes and spiritual experiences. We're also exploring ways to redefine ‘services.' I hated Hebrew School. Many of us were also turned off by Hebrew School. That's why we created Rishonim for our kids. Kids actually like it! Come for a visit and you'll see why. I don't believe in God. At The New Shul we're constantly questioning, grappling, doubting and exploring. That's what keeps it interesting. I only go once a year anyway. Once you become a member, you might be surprised to find that you come more often. My wife/husband/partner isn't Jewish. The New Shul welcomes everyone. We're proud of the diversity within our membership – interfaith, single, gay, couples, straight, families, reform, conservative, orthodox, reconstructionist, atheist... I don't like organized religion. We're not that organized. I don't want my level of observance/non-observance to be judged by others. We're not your parents' shul. We don't follow any particular party line – we draw from many sources of Jewish tradition and create some pretty compelling ones of our own. I'm spiritual but not religious...actually I'm culturally Jewish, but not into ritual ...actually, I'm just not sure what being a Jew means in the 21st century... You'll feel right at home. I'm just not interested. Are you so sure? You're reading this, aren't you? For more information, call 212-284-6773, write info@newshul.org or just explore the site. If you have children, you might want to look at our Hebrew School page. Use the membership form to sign up. For dues information, consult our sliding-scale dues schedule.