"At the heart of everything, the rabbi brings a sense of direction and
religious passion.
To me, it's a good place for Jews to come together and grow as Jews."
Freema Gottlieb, author, member

"Community is extremely important.
You can't be Jewish as an individual.
If you're not in the community you just miss a whole aspect."
Susan Blakeley,
retired data administrator,
long standing member

"It's what I was looking for--a traditional Jewish synagogue in Tribeca.
It's in a beautiful building. Rabbi Jonathan Glass offers real Shabbat
and Yom Tov minyanim, Hebrew School, and adult education
and there's always something new happening.
Steve Reich,
composer, musician & member

"When my husband was seriously ill, the Synagogue was there for us.
He felt all the friendship and support & it meant a lot for
him, my son, and me."
Toby Turkel, Executive Vice-President, teacher,
advocate for the arts

"It's always on my mind. It's like another child for me. I've become
very synagogue-centered & I want to see it thrive and serve the community.
I approach it like a work of art."
Toby Turkel, Executive Vice President

"Sometimes at the Kiddush I'm talking to someone in French, and they are
talking across the room to someone in Hebrew, and elsewhere in the room
I can hear other languages, and we're all enjoying ourselves."
Izaak Zenou, designer and artist, member

"I started coming regularly to say Kaddish for my aunt, who had no children. I didn't know any Hebrew. The Rabbi was very welcoming. I questioned at that time whether I could really belong here. Nine years later, I'm no longer asking."
Dolores Wine, Vice President, member,
resident "foodie"

"The Synagogue is fertile ground. It's easy to get involved."
Chris Nechama Fasano,
clinical research manager, member

"The congregation really values its complete independence. It gives us vital flexibility."
Long-time member

"It's a special shul. The people are interesting, talented, very unpretentious,
warm and they act like menschen. Jews of all backgrounds are welcome."
Freema Gottleib, author, teacher of Midrash & bible, member

"I want a Hebrew School that will give my child the ability to actively
participate in services, and Synagogue for the Arts does that.
It gives my kids a solid basis of Jewish understanding."
Perry Parker,
member & Parent of two former Hebrew School students,
lawyer

"It's always come as you are & very comfortable"
Connie Orenstein, member

"The fellowship is important. We sit around; viewpoints are expounded
and hashed out. It compensates for the isolation of electronic life."
Howard Feldman, lawyer, member

"I discovered a veritable potpourri of ethnic backgrounds, belying
the stereotype of a Jewish congregation."
April Feffer, member