Welcome to the Fort Tryon Jewish Center!

An independent synagogue in Northern Manhattan

As an unaffiliated congregation that has long been an anchor of the Washington Heights Jewish community, we have thrived by evolving with our neighborhood and our membership. Today, the congregation is a diverse mix of families and individuals from many backgrounds. Our egalitarian services and our traditional ritual — spiritual, tuneful and participatory — attract people of all levels of observance.

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    Community Sukkah Building
    It takes a village to build a Sukkah.
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    Festive, Spirited Jewish Celebration
    Join us to experience the power of our community.
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    Our Community – Our Family
    Find out more about our various services for children of all ages.
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    Lay Leadership
    Our dedicated volunteers devote their thoughts, energy and time into making FTJC a special place.
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    We are…
    deeply spiritual and seated in the present with our community.
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    Years of Tradition Continue
    Experience traditional customs and liturgy in an egalitarian setting.
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    Service in the Community
    FTJC members taking part in Flattening of the Hills – a Jewish communal event in Washington Heights.
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    We are…
    A wonderful cross-section of the New York City Jewish Community.

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Judaism and Social Justice: Essential Concepts

Gain a deeper understanding, rooted in Jewish source texts, of the Jewish tradition’s fundamental commitments to the dignity of all human beings and the creation of just communities...More...

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Mishloach Manot 5775

FTJC has set up an easy way for you to send mishloach manot — gifts of food and drink that are sent to family and friends...More...

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Purim 5775

Purim is an exciting time at FTJC. We celebrate with feasts, fun, retelling and listening to the story of Mordechai, Esther, Vashti, Achashverosh, and the wicked Haman. This year we have a jam-packed schedule of programs...More...

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Zera'im Parenting Workshop

Parenting isn't just about sleep schedules, food allergies, and vaccinations—it’s about what it means to be a caregiver, to raise a Jewish family...More...

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