For over 157 years, Shaaray Tefila has served the New York Jewish community by fulfilling the traditional functions of a synagogue: Beit Tefilah, a House of Prayer, Beit Hamidrash a House of Study, and Beit Knesset, a Place of Assembly and Gathering. Shaaray Tefila has a long and distinguished history of service to our community and to its members.

Temple Shaaray Tefila is a traditionally oriented synagogue affiliated with Reform Judaism. We love and honor our Jewish heritage, and hope that any Jew, from whatever background, will feel comfortable with us.  Temple Shaaray Tefila, based upon Reform's major philosophical cornerstones, also incorporates and weaves traditional customs and rituals into its worship and synagogue practices. We strive throughout Shabbat, Holy Day, and festival worship services to offer our members meaningful participation within a warm and welcoming worship environment.

Shaaray Tefila strives to be an open and inviting congregation, one that responds to the needs of our members and their families. Our mission statement outlines six major areas through which we try to serve our members. These include: the worship of God in a Reform Jewish mode, lifelong Jewish education, creating a sense of community, dedication to social justice and personal ethics, serving the spiritual and pastoral needs of our members and support of Israel and the Jewish people throughout the world.

We are currently a congregation of about 1450 family units, and we offer a full range of programatic opportunities which support our members and the community at large from birth to death throughout the entire life cycle. We have an experienced professional staff of rabbis, cantors, educators and administrators along with a talented group of teachers and support staff who plan and execute the many activities which happen within the walls of our building. We are blessed with a committed lay leadership who guide our congregation with dedication and love.

For Information contact: Terry Schirok, Manager of Facilities & Member Services, (212) 535-8008, Ext. 227 tschirok@tstnyc.org