Lincoln Square Synagogue Inc

OVERVIEW: Newcomers and members alike will find an array of programs that touch on nearly every area of spiritual and personal growth. Youth groups, Singles Programs, Young Couple Events and a Senior Citizens Program cater to all age and stage-of-life segments of our population.

PRAYER SERVICES: On any given sabbath, LSS provides four options for morning services. In addition, to providing different starting times, each provides a different Shabbat experience and environment. Taking place upstairs in the Lincoln Square Bet Midrash, the Hashkama Minyan provides a simple, no-nonsense early morning service followed by a shiur. The main service is a traditional orthodox service led by Cantor Goffin with an inspiring sermon by Rabbi Robinson. The Beginners Service, led by Rabbi Buchwald, provides a "No Hebrew Necessary" prayer experience with open, honest discussions around Judaism. Formerly known as the "shiur, cholent and kugel minyan", the Rabbi Herschel Cohen Memorial Service is the "late minyan" at LSS. While the laid back and informal environment tends to attract a diverse set of congregants, it is really the traditional kugel Kiddush that is the biggest hit!

CLASSES: Classes during the week range from the Elementary Hebrew reading level to Book Discussions to Advanced Talmud Study and are open to all who wish to come and learn. In addition, Scholars-in-Residence programs and classes at the Joseph Shapiro Institute feature leading rabbis and educators known nationally and internationally for their scholarship and love of teaching.

KOLLEL: LSS runs the first full-time Modern Orthodox/Religious Zionist Kollel in the New York metropolitan area. Conceived of, and founded, by the members of Lincoln Square Synagogue, the Kollel provides educational opportunities for all the members of the community while energizing the synagogue and the community with the spirit of Modern Orthodox/ Religious Zionist Torah and love of the Land of Israel.

HEBREW SCHOOL: At our Hebrew School, Jewish tradition is never judgmental, stagnant or monolithic. Tradition is relevant and speaks in a language that its students can relate to and comprehend. Although we are housed in a Traditional Synagogue, our school is non-denominational and successfully attempts to relate to children from all backgrounds and levels of observance.

CHARITABLE PROGRAMS: The Louis Lazar Benevolent Fund provides free meals to those recovering from illness or childbirth and, G-d forbid, those sitting Shiva. The Fund also provides free religious articles (mezuzot, tefillin, seforim, etc) to those in need. Bikur Cholim volunteers visit patients at Roosevelt Hospital every Shabbat. In addition, through clothing drives and a dedicated Chesed fund the synagogue supports many charitable causes in the community and wider afield.