Congregation Simchat HaLev
Religious InstitutionsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Congregation Simchat HaLev is a religious institution serving a diverse Jewish community in Syosset, New York. The congregation describes itself as welcoming and inclusive, offering a house of prayer and learning that infuses tradition for people across a spectrum of Jewish identities, including Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Renewal, secular, and those who identify as not technically Jewish. Its core role is to provide a spiritual home and opportunities for learning and connection, guided by a rabbinic leader with experience in nursing, psychotherapy, hospital chaplaincy, and bereavement support, who emphasizes study and community engagement. Based in the New York metropolitan area, the organization operates with a small staff and is led by Rabbi Jay Weinstein, who holds affiliations with several Jewish and interfaith organizations. Recent activity centers on continued spiritual leadership and community guidance within its inclusive framework.