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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.
Museum and Tours
News & Announcements
Torah & Taverna Night
November 12 at 7:30pm
Join us on Thursday November 12 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
Experience Music and Food with Savor!
December 13 at 11:30am
The Sisterhood of Janina invites you to a special music and food experience hosted by Chef Susan Barocas and singer Sarah Aroeste! Participants will experience a hands-on event that will include participatory cooking, singing Sephardic songs, building community, and a delicious lunch. $36 per person. RSVP to Amarcus@kkjsm.org
Tour of Jewish Greece
June 28 - July 7, 2027
We are happy to share information about the 2027 Tour of Jewish Greece organized by the Sephardic Brotherhood. They will travel to Salonika, (Thessaloniki), Veria, Kastoria, Ioannina, Athens, and Rhodes. Reconnect with your heritage and experience the beautiful sights and Jewish communities of Greece!
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.
Our Story
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