As part of our commitment to gender egalitarianism in Jewish observance, we explicitly and fully welcome people of all gender identities and sexual orientations in our community. We have multiple community leaders and synagogue regulars of all ages who are LGBTQ+. When it comes to gender inclusion in particular, we provide a gender-neutral option for individuals receiving honors (such as an aliyah, hagbah, and gelilah) during our services. We have multiple gender-neutral restrooms on each floor of our building. And we offer gender-neutral restrooms at our annual Shavuot Retreat, as well as inclusive registration language and the option of mixed-gender bunk housing. Learn more here: https://khsz.org/shabbat-holidays/gender-inclusive-ritual-guidelines/

Kehilat Hadar Shaare Zedek (KHSZ) is an independent, traditional, egalitarian, and lay-led community. We began as two separate congregations, Kehilat Hadar and Shaare Zedek, and started operating our services and programming jointly in 2019. We meet in a brand new building – comprised of a beautiful sanctuary featuring Shaare Zedek’s 100-year-old stained glass, a spacious social hall, classrooms and a terrace – on the site of Shaare Zedek’s historic building, at 210 West 93rd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We hold weekly Shabbat morning services, holiday services, and occasional Friday night services, as well as learning, meals, an annual Shavuot retreat, and other communal programming. Our community also benefits from weekday minyanim and classes, which are run on-site by a separate entity, Hadar Institute. Our multigenerational, family-friendly community is home to long-time residents and newcomers alike. We come together to build a warm, inviting community through prayer, communal meals, hosting each other in our homes, and supporting each other during life cycle events or challenges. We are excited to welcome you!