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Religious InstitutionsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Brooklyn Heights Synagogue is a progressive, lay-led religious community in Brooklyn affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. It prioritizes inclusive participation and supports diverse expressions of Jewish identity while respecting traditional Jewish heritage. Founded in 1959, the congregation numbers about 500 member units and provides worship services, a K-12 religious school, adult and intergenerational learning, social gatherings, and a preschool and parenting center. The community serves members in Brownstone Brooklyn and DUMBO, with reach into Lower Manhattan and the wider New York City and Tri-State area. Its programs extend beyond worship to education and social initiatives, including Tikkun Olam activities. Since 1983, the synagogue has hosted a volunteer-operated homeless shelter as a founding member of the New York City Emergency Shelter Network.