Magen David of Manhattan177 Sullivan Street, downtown

The Sonny and Al Gindi Community Center, 177 Sullivan Street

Congregation Magen David of Manhattan

A vibrant Sephardic synagogue in the heart of downtown Manhattan, rooted in the classical Syrian tradition and open to every Jew.

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The sanctuary at Magen David of Manhattan: a walnut-panelled ark wall with a Hebrew verse above the doors, a brass ring of light, the wooden teba in the centre, rows of grey-cushioned wooden chairs on either side, flowers and flags beside the ark and bright stained-glass panels on the white walls
Our sanctuary at 177 Sullivan Street.
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    A home downtown, open to every Jew

    About us and our team

    A welcoming congregation

    We emphasize unity and welcome Jews of different backgrounds to pray, learn, celebrate and become active participants in community life.

    Downtown Manhattan

    Our central location brings together residents, students, professionals, families, visitors and Jews from around the world, close to many of the nation’s leading universities.

    Classical Sephardic tradition

    Our services, learning and communal life follow the classical Syrian Sephardic tradition, and our doors are open to every Jew of downtown and beyond.

    The view from a window of Magen David onto Sullivan Street: potted plants and flowering bromeliads on the white sill, and the brick and painted row houses across the street
    Sullivan Street, from one of our windows.

    The Downtown Beth Midrash

    One city, many communities, one Beth Midrash. On Thursday nights students, young professionals, rabbis and Jewish organizations from across the city gather at 177 Sullivan Street for an evening of Torah learning.

    Each organization leads its own habura or habruta learning group; everyone shares dinner, serious Torah and a closing session. Through the week, Yossi Abraham teaches the perasha and Gemara in the mornings, and Friday night brings mazza and a class after Arbit.

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    Find your place at Magen David

    Choose the membership that reflects how you pray with us, learn with us and help sustain the community, monthly or for the year with two months included.

    • Gold Kiddush Club$126 a month
    • Silver Community$72 a month
    • Mashkimim$36 a month
    • Keter Shem Tov$500 a month
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    Sedaka

    Every gift, a one-time donation, a monthly contribution or a sponsorship, sustains prayer, Torah learning, hospitality and the everyday life of Magen David.

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    Join us downtown

    On Sullivan Street between Houston and Bleecker, in the South Village. Come pray with us, attend an event and meet the community.

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