About us
A welcoming Sephardic community in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
Our congregation
As a congregation, we emphasize unity and welcome Jews to join our services and become an active part of our community. The centrality of our location in downtown Manhattan attracts thousands of diverse Jews from around the world seeking a warm and inviting atmosphere where prayer and friendship are cherished.
Our proximity to many of the nation’s leading universities allows us unprecedented access to a young and enlightened student population that is increasingly seeking a vibrant Jewish communal life, coupled with Torah observance in the classical Sephardic tradition.
Our home is the Sonny and Al Gindi Community Center at 177 Sullivan Street, with its sanctuary, its beth midrash and its rooms for kiddush, dinners and classes.
What we are
A welcoming congregation
We 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.
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.
A community for every stage of life
Magen David brings together students, young professionals, couples, families, established community members, daily minyan regulars, Shabbat attendees and visitors seeking meaningful Jewish connection downtown.
- Young professionals
- Couples and families
- Students
- Daily minyan regulars
- Shabbat community members
- Visitors from around the world
Our team
Our rabbis, hazzanim, staff and lay leaders work together to support the prayer, learning, hospitality and communal life of Magen David.
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Join us downtown
Come pray with us, attend an upcoming event, meet our community, or discover the membership level that reflects your connection to Magen David.
- Prayer scheduleWeekday, Shabbat and holiday services.
- Upcoming eventsDinners, classes, holiday programs and community gatherings.
- MembershipGold Kiddush Club, Silver Community, Mashkimim and Keter Shem Tov.
- Our home in picturesThe sanctuary, the beth midrash and our community.
- Contact usQuestions about services, membership, events or sponsorships.