Welcome to HI: Overview
A welcoming community
There is nothing that we would like more than to share our special congregation with you. We’re the shul where the rabbi still makes sure to remind congregants to greet a visitor at their side or in Kiddush.
We pride ourselves on the diversity of our community: among the young and old, men and women, those who are experienced and those new to observance. We welcome the perspective that these diverse groups bring to our shul, and encourage honest and open discussion across a wide range of issues in modern orthodoxy. And through all this, we endeavor always to deepen our spiritual lives through prayer, Torah study and observance, through music, and through communal life and social action both within and beyond our community.
Whether you’re a young couple from the West Side, Riverdale or Teaneck, a downsizing empty-nester from Queens or Rockland, a searching Jew from upper Westchester – shalom and bruchim habaim – welcome!
Who We Are
The Hebrew Institute of White Plains, founded in 1915, has provided an open, engaging and inspiring Orthodox environment for Jews of the White Plains vicinity which:
- Encourages religious seeking and growth, Torah observance and good deeds through prayer, study, and the service of G-d.
- Provides a spiritual home, fostering a sense of warmth and togetherness for Jews of all ages and backgrounds.
- Respects and embraces all Jews within and beyond our congregation.
- Promotes commitment to the State of Israel and Jews throughout the world.
- Supports and enhances the wellbeing of all humanity.
Experience us first-hand
Why not join us for a Shabbat to experience who we really are? Call our office at (914) 949-4676 or email our
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and we’ll arrange hospitality with one of our families.