History
Havurat Yisrael started in 1981 by Rabbi David Algaze. His vision initiated the first outreach programs in Queens. Because of his warmth, hospitality and acceptance, the synagogue quickly became a haven for ecletic Jews. Havurat Yisrael succeeds in its mission of bringing together Jews from every background, profession, level of religious observance and culture. Havurat Yisrael is noted for the comraderie and friendships made among it's congregants, the inspiration of its davening and the spirituality and festiveness of its programs and events.
Specialties
Havurat Yisrael started in 1981 by Rabbi David Algaze. His vision initiated the first outreach programs in Queens. Because of his warmth, hospitality and acceptance, the synagogue quickly became a haven for ecletic Jews. Havurat Yisrael succeeds in its mission of bringing together Jews from every background, profession, level of religious observance and culture. Havurat Yisrael is noted for the comraderie and friendships made among it's congregants, the inspiration of its davening and the spirituality and festiveness of its programs and events.