About Us
For generations, the Community Synagogue has been a hub for intellectual, religious and social activity. Founded in 1940, the synagogue originally served a bustling, immigrant population within New York’s Yiddish theater district.
Today, our modern orthodox congregation remains a resource for Jews from around the world and around the corner. We enthusiastically embrace the East Village’s diverse community, offering Jews of all backgrounds inspirational leadership, creative programming and religious services 365 days a year. The Sixth Street shul occupies a unique place in the East Village’s history.
The distinctive, pre-Civil War structure once housed the St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, which lost most of its congregation in a tragic fire aboard the General Slocum steamship in June 1904. The building stood empty for years afterward until it was brought back to life by a group of Jewish visionaries in November 1940. The Sixth Street Community Synagogue has been a focal point for downtown Jewish life ever since.
How To Find Us
We're located in the heart of the East Village, on 325 East Sixth Street between 1st and 2nd Aves.
The nearest subway stops are:
- 2nd Ave (F train)
- 1st Ave (L train)
- 8th St/NYU (N/R train)
- Astor Place (6 train)
How To Contact Us
We can be reached in any of these ways:
Phone: (212) 473-3665
Email: info@sixthstreetsynagogue.org
In-Person: 325 East 6th Street, New York NY 10001
Facebook: facebook.com/sixthstreetsynagogue
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membership
Our historic and beautiful building, our thoughtful programming, and our welcoming atmosphere are possible only with the annual support of our community.
Become a member here.
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Thank you for sharing in our great legacy and for helping us to continue our impressive revitalization.
The Downtown Eruv
Our Eruv has dramatically improved our Shabbat experience and observance. It has helped our synagogues and institutions to build larger and more dedicated communities.
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