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Learn more about our community at Kehila Kedosha Janina (the Holy Community of Janina) and discover the nearly 2,300 year old history of the Romaniote Jews of Greece.
Meet our communal leadership and read our monthly newsletters. Explore our museum and join us at our unique Greek Jewish events. Explore our historic building erected in 1927 and restored to its original conditions. We are proud to be listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and a designated New York City Landmark since 2004.
About Us
Kehila Kedosha Janina, at the same location on the Lower East Side for the past 98 years, is the last remaining Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Our active community still conducts weekly services in the traditional Romaniote liturgy. ​
Join us for our weekly Shabbat and Jewish holiday services. Use our state-of-the-art facility to host a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, family reunion, or other events.
Religious Services
Learn more about Greek Jewry and Jewish Life on the Lower East Side. Our museum is open to the public for guided tours by appointment on Sundays and during the week. Visitors are encouraged to email info@kkjsm.org to schedule your visit.
The museum serves as a repository for Greek Jewish history and culture. It also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including lectures, book signings, film screenings, and concerts.
Museum and Tours
News & Announcements
Our Story
The Lagoon - Book Presentation & Celebration with Author & Illustrator Sivan Koen
December 14 at 1pm
Join us when Sivan Koen will discuss her newly published book “The Lagoon” - a wonderful and powerful fairy tale adaptation of the dramatic story of the Holocaust, written and beautifully illustrated by the then 14-year-old Sivan Koen.
This poignant illustrated book shines a light on scapegoating and persecution and reminds both younger and older generations of the resulting lessons. Please RSVP to Amarcus@kkjsm.org
International Sephardic & Romaniote Community Shabbaton
December 5-6
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Join us for a very special international community Shabbaton with visitors from across the US and around the world. The Shabbat program will feature guest speaker Rabbi Benjy Owen who will discuss lessons from the traditions and great Rabbis of Rhodes. Get tickets for the Shabbat Dinner Here
Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle
December 23 at 6:30pm​
Join us to come together as a community to honor each other and inaugurate the New Moon. We will provide a space to set clear intentions for the month ahead, start new projects, and reflect on personal growth in the previous month as we start the new year. Led by Ariana and Nathalie Shushan, we will embrace the New Moon with dance, journaling, sharing, and blessing each other's intentions. Please bring your journals. All ages are welcome. RSVP to WomensMoonCircle1@gmail.com
Torah & Taverna Night
​November 20 at 7:30pm
Join us on Thursday November 20 at 7:30pm for our monthly evening program Torah & Taverna Night! Each month features guest Jewish educators and musicians and offers an engaging evening of insights, live music, delicious Greek food, and more. Please RSVP to Amarcus@kkjsm.org
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