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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 99 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.
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High Holiday Services
Fall 2026
Join us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services to celebrate the new year. Experience the unique Judeo-Greek traditions of Ioannina at Kehila Kedosha Janina, the last remaining Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Our seats are free and our hearts are open. Please RSVP to Amarcus@kkjsm.org
תזכו לשנים רבות Χρόνια Πολλά Anyos Munchos
Athens Meets Aleppo - Sukkot Celebration
September 30, 2026 at 7pm
Join us for a special Sukkot celebration in partnership with the Downtown Jewish community! Celebrate Sukkot with delicious food, exciting live music and pizmonim, and inspiring Torah, all with a mix of Greek and Syrian flavors. SoHo Sukkah location provided with RSVP. Early Bird price $36 until September 18, $45 after.
The Synagogues of Greece - New Exhibit & Presentation by Elias Messinas
June 21 at 1pm
Join us for the opening of an exciting new museum exhibit featuring decades of dedicated research by Elias Messinas on past and present synagogues from across Greece. View digital reconstructions of lost synagogues and discover the evolution of Greek synagogue architectural styles from ancient times through today. Refreshments will be served and signed books by Elias Messinas will be available for purchase.
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Romaniote American Oral History Project
What does it mean to be a Romaniote Jew in the US in the 21st Century? After more than 100 years in America, Kehila Kedosha Janina is excited to share this research project that documents our community today, exploring questions of identity, culture, preservation, and adaptation. Check out the project highlights and stories gathered so far, and contact us to add your voice. Contribute your story as we write the next chapter of our community’s history.