Machane Chodosh – Machane Chodosh

80 Years Of Jewish Community

A Forest Hills NY synagogue that embraces the vital Jewish value espoused by its founders to further the unity of the Jewish people. You will find warmth, joy, community, and purpose at Machane Chodosh Synagogue.
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Adult Learning

Machane Chodosh provides a plethora of classes for both men and women where you can explore, debate, inquire, and be inspired.
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Forest Hills Shul

There is something for everyone here: Shabbat, holiday and daily services, community, opportunities for social action, and classes for people of all ages all backgrounds
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Are you looking for a conveniently located space for your party, meeting or other event? Look no further than Machane Chodosh Synagogue.
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Shul Activities

Grow and flourish in an atmosphere where Jewish values and traditions are integrated into all of our programs. Below you can find our detailed calendar, illustrating the variety of events happening on any given day of the week - from Talmud classes and workshops to lectures and brother/sisterhood/children events. Whether you're a long-standing congregant or new to our synagogue; stop on in! We'll be glad to have you.

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Service TimesFull Schedule

Friday Night - 10 min. before sunset
Shabbat Shacharit - 8:45 am
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Who are we?

Our Rabbis

Rabbi Manfred Gans has been leading our congregation since 1950, delivering eloquent and thought provoking speeches as well as legendary personal attention to the needs of each and every member.
Rabbi Yossi Mendelson has been with our congregation since 2010. His warm likeable personality as well as his interactive, lively and accessible services, sermons, and classes are really one of a kind.
Rabbi Gans and Rabbi Mendelson are both "peoples' Rabbis" who cherish their roles as community leaders.

Our Community

Machane Chodosh has distinguished itself as a warm and inviting community consisting of many types of families and singles ranging across a wide spectrum of age and religious observance. Together we pray, share meals and share simchas (happy occasions.) It is not uncommon to see people spanning 4 generations sitting at the same table or pew. When this Shul was founded, it was self-evident everyone was treated and respected equally regardless of level of religious observance. This principle carries on. When you walk through the Shul door, you are accorded the same Derech Eretz (respect) as anyone else.

Our History

Congregation Machane Chodosh was formed by refugees from Germany, many of whom narrowly missing the decimation of German Jewry in Holocaust. Our Shul is committed to carrying forward a tradition that was almost completely eradicated by the Nazis. As a member of Machane Chodosh, you will take part in carrying Judaism forward to the next generation.

Our Service

The peaks and valleys of life are the stuff that your most significant memories are made of. Your Rabbis and lay staff of Congregation Machane Chodosh will be with you at every step of the way to facilitate making the events that make up the Jewish lifecycle honorable and meaningful. Our warm and homey social hall and dignified sanctuary will also be available to you at a priority and discount basis.

I love CMC because it is where the hearts meet, connections spark, kindness is in action, minds are intrigued and siulls are inspired. Noami. Y, Shul Member
As the monthly newsletter says it is the Congregation with a heart in the heart of Forest Hills. It does not matter what your affiliation is or not affiliated at all but if you're Jewish you must check it out on a Shabbat and you'll certainly come back Victor. S, Shul Member
I have been a member of Machane Chodosh Synagogue for the past 2.5 years, and it is not only one of Forest Hills, NY most magical places, it also occupies a special and spiritual place in my heart for me and my husband. Amazing learning programs for all ages. The services are beautiful and moving, the communities and members are warm, and approachable. I feel so grateful to be part of such a community. Sophia. B, Shul Member
Machane Chodosh is a warm and welcoming synagoge in Forest Hills. From the moment we started going to the shul we felt right at home. We are always welcomed with smiles. It is a place where we pray but also connect with one another n a deeper level. Looking forward to come many years. Inna & Eugene, Shul Member

News From Our Blog

August 2018 — Mr. Shabbos performs for Machane Chodosh

November 21, 2018

Rabbi’s Shavuot Message

The Holiday of Shavuot is essentially the celebration of the anniversary of our conversion to Judaism, as Rambam indicates in his Code of Jewish Law, that just as our ancestors undertook three steps in their entry into the covenant with Hashem, namely: Brit Milah – circumcision (Shemot 12:48), immersion in a mikvah (ibid 19:10), and…

May 27, 2016

Rabbiâ€™s Purim Message

The Antidote to Haman: Jewish Unity The festival of Purim is generally known as a time of revelry and merrymaking. A time when we let our hair down celebrating our salvation from the wicked Haman who wanted to annihilate the Jewish People. This celebration has not lost its meaning for us throughout the centuries, for…

March 14, 2016

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80 Years Of Jewish Community

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Forest Hills Shul

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The Synagogue with a Heart. In the Heart of Forest Hills.