The Yeshurun Central Synagogue, was founded 100 years ago. The Synagogue’s doors are open to all Jews, who are welcome to join us for our daily Services, events and learning programs.
Our chief Chazan is the world renown Chazan, Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, who joins us on Yamim Noraim and several times throughout the year.
Chazan Asher Hainovitz is the Chazan Emeritus, who continues to daven with us on special occasions.
Daily Services are held in the main Sanctuary and Beit Midrash, congregants consist of regular members, and visitors from Israel and Abroad. On Shabbatot and Chagim we have Services for Young Marrieds and singles.
We run a Kollel program for Retirees and Torah classes are led by scholarly Rabbis. This most unique learning program in Hebrew for retirees is attended by approx. 100+ students daily.
We have a daily Daf Yomi shiur in English. On Monday morning there is a women’s lecture program in English attended by approx. 400+ ladies.
An artist of international reputation, Chazzan Helfgot currently serves as the chief Chazzan of the Yeshurun Central Synagogue in Jerusalem, having arrived directly from New York.
Yitzchak Meir Helfgot is considered today the “central voice” of the cantorial world in the 21st centry. His unique voice – a dramatic tenor with rare power and phenomenal range- has earned him the title of the “Pavarotti of Cantorial Music.”
Chief Chazzan Helfgot is renowned for his distinctive and powerful voice, his exceptional technical abilities, and his deeply moving performances of traditional cantorial pieces as well as new compositions, and is regarded as one of the leading tenor cantors of our time.
Helfgot has preformed on the world’s most prestigious stages and collaborated with renowned artists, including violinist Yitzchak Perlman. he has released several albums dedicated to the work of great cantors of the past, such as Yossele Rosenblatt and Moshe Koussevitzky.
Chazzan Helfgot’s arrival in Jerusalem marks a most exciting new chapter in the history of the Yeshurun Central Synagogue.
After many years serving as the chief cantor of the prestigious Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, New York, Helfgot chose to establish his spiritual home in the heart of Israel’s capital and lead the prayers at the historic Yeshurun Central Synagogue.
Conductor Moshe Slushtz is an experienced choir conductor with extensive knowledge in the world of cantorial and liturgical music. he is known for his ability to lead choirs at a high professional level, with careful attention to musical precision and rich arrangements that enhance the prayers and concerts experience.
Today Moshe Slushtz serves as the resident conductor of Yeshurun Synagogue, working with internationally renowned Chazzan Yitzchak Meir Helfgot.
As Yeshurun’s Chazan Emeritus, Chazan Hainovitz also serves as a Shliach Tzibbur at Yeshurun Central Synagogue and leads the tefillot on selected Shabbatot throughout the year.
His unique style is characterized by the intimacy of a prayer leader, with episodes of classical tunes that are beloved by the worshipers.
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Accountable for the administrative aspect and the implementation of the vision and objectives of the Yeshurun Association, supervision and management of the employees of the Yeshurun Association and responsible for the operation of the logistical and administrative system. Managing the association's budget and control over its implementation, initiation, planning, approval and execution of annual and multi-year plans for the activity and growth of the association including. Building a network of contacts with government offices, government agencies, foundations, and more.
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A bookkeeper is responsible for documenting, recording, and monitoring the organization’s daily financial activities. These include issuing and recording invoices, maintaining inventory records, making payments to suppliers, performing bank reconciliations, and submitting reports to the tax authorities (VAT and Income Tax).
She provides an accurate and up-to-date financial overview, which serves as the basis for the financial statements submitted for the accountant’s audit.
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Responsible for all assembly work in the Yeshurun Central Synagogue, including the ongoing management of the synagogue and the prayers on Shabbatot, Yamim Tovim and weekdays. Placement of Balei Tefila, Kriah Batorah and Drashot, on Shabbatot and Chagim. Management of seating for Yamim Noraim, placement and management of special events.
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