Each year our activity groups grow and help further build our sense of community and camaraderie.
People from all segments of synagogue life participate and are encouraged to create their own group experiences.
Some of Brotherhood’s activity groups include:
• Teens coming together to socialize and develop leadership skills
• Members and friends who gather once monthly on a Shabbat afternoon for an enriching learning experience
• Those who have lost loved ones supporting each other and enjoying New York City cultural life together
If you are interested in learning more about our groups and clubs, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Union BBYO Chapter
Union BBYO Chapter meetings are fun places to meet other teens and participate in exciting programs planned and led by teens. BBYO, the world's leading pluralistic youth movement for Jewish teens in grades 8-12, has a co-ed chapter that meets twice monthly at Brotherhood and offers a full array of activities — social, community service, and leadership development — all with Jewish teens in charge! BBYO fosters leadership and friendship and is an international movement of more than 80,000 teens.
Contact Emmy Goodman, BBYO Regional Director, at egoodman@bbyo.org, with any questions.
The Gardening Club
The Gardening Club at Brotherhood works to beautify the grounds of our historic building, including our biblical garden and areas of remembrance and peaceful reflection.
To join or for more information, contact Missy Frey at gardening@brotherhood.org.
Knitting Group at Brotherhood
If you'd like to spend some time knitting or crocheting with other community members, or if you'd like some knitting lessons to learn how to knit, or some help with your projects, the Kitting Group meets on Fridays at 4:00 pm at Brotherhood. Email Roberta if you're interested in joining!
Shabbat Club
The Shabbat Club meets one Saturday a month following Kiddush to discuss an issue or topic of general Jewish interest. Ideas for topics are always welcome and everyone is welcome to attend.
If you are interested in joining us, please email
Deborah Newman for further details.
Life Goes On
Life Goes On is a group for those who have lost a spouse or life partner and who want to experience the beauty, joy, and opportunities that New York City life offers, surrounded by supportive, understanding friends. The group meets monthly and enjoys a wide array of fun and interesting outings, ranging from museum, gallery, and studio visits to picnics in our city's parks to group dinners at some of the city's most interesting restaurants.
If you are interested in joining us, please email Agnes Marton for further details.
Brotherhood Book Club
The Brotherhood Book Club welcomes all with a love of reading to join us! We meet monthly at Brotherhood and discuss a book that has been selected in advance for a lively, informative discussion led by one of our members and for socializing over wine and snacks.
If you are interested in joining us, please email
Gail Pierris for further details.
Mah Jongg at Brotherhood
Brotherhood holds almost weekly games for Mah Jongg players on Wednesday evenings.
If you're interested in joining a game, please reach out to mahjongg@brotherhoodsynagogue.org.