Altshul is an independent, egalitarian minyan that is guided by halacha and follows the traditional liturgy. It meets on the second and fourth Shabbat mornings and third Friday night of every month (plus some holidays) in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.

History

In June of 2005, twenty Brooklynites got together in a local bar to plan for the creation of a spirited egalitarian community-run minyan. Since its first meeting in September of 2005, with the generosity of many supportive individuals and organizations, Altshul has grown into a community which now meets 3 out of 4 weekends a month to pray, learn, and socialize.

Mission

Altshul is an independent, egalitarian minyan that is guided by halacha and follows the traditional liturgy. We are committed to building community through quality, spirited and spiritual community-led prayer, study, and social action. Altshul aims to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who wish to participate. We invite young people and adults, families of all kinds, and Jews of all levels of observance.

Leadership

Altshul is currently run by five volunteer Shamashim, or organizers. For the 2010/2011 year, the Shamashim are Miriam Bader, Lila Foldes, Eytan Kurshan, Charlie Paradise, and Rena Staub.

Altshul formed a Steering Committee in 2009 to address longer-term issues. Current members are Aaron Bisman, Rachel Geballe, Seth Brown, Amanda Pogany, Lani Santo, Daniel Septimus, and Barak Zahavy.

Lifecycle

If you or someone you know at Altshul needs extra support during an illness, mourning period, birth of a child, or other lifecycle event, or to volunteer to offer lifecycle support to community members, please email the Lifecycle team at lifecycle [at] altshul.org.

Location

We meet in space generously provided by Congregation Beth Elohim on Garfield Place and 8th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

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