welcomelogo Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, located in Teaneck, New Jersey, is an Orthodox synagogue of approximately 800 member and affiliate families that just recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. During that period, it has been the catalyst for the development of Teaneck as one of the premier Orthodox communities in the United States, with the full variety of local Jewish establishments as well as close to a dozen other shuls in our vicinity.

Bnai Yeshurun is a classic mega-shul - but in the variety of minyanim catering to different needs and personalities, we retain the small shul feel of closeness and camaraderie.

I try to bring a passion and verve to my activities - whether through my shiurim, drashot or activism. We are extremely proud to be in the forefront of American shuls that have fought for the right of Jewish settlement throughout the land of Israel, and even prouder of the contributions we have made to Israel - Sifrei Torah donated to six different yeshivot (in Yerushalayim, Hevron, the Golan, Elon Moreh and elsewhere), children's parks, mobile gyms/shuls for the use of soldiers of the IDF, and a bus for the residents of Hevron. There are plaques adorning the walls of numerous institutions and places in Israel honoring our efforts, of all which have given us a share in the mitzva of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael.

Personally, I am a graduate of Columbia University and Cardozo School of Law, amusmach of Yeshiva Bnei Torah (under the leadership of Rav Yisrael Chait, shlit"a), and practiced law for 13 years in New York City before coming to Teaneck and Bnai Yeshurun in 1994. Despite the shul's size, I make every effort to know every member family (i.e., if they want me to know them, and they want to know me) !

We welcome all new members who share our values and aspirations, and I look forward to greeting you in Bnai Yeshurun and, together, building the Torah community of tomorrow.


Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
 
 

Latest Announcements

  • Funeral & Shiva Notice - Rabinowitz/Novogroder

    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Jacob Rabinowitz, beloved father of our member Fayge Novogroder.

    The funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00 AM, at Shomrei Hadas Chapels, 3803 14th Ave., Brooklyn.

    Fayge will sit shiva at her parents' home, 804 East 8th
    Street in Brooklyn (between Avenue H and Foster Avenue) through Saturday night and then again on Monday.

    On Sunday only, Fayge will sit shiva in her home in Teaneck, 752 Washburn Street, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen, 201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.

    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Steven Margulies, President

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  • Shiva Notice - Levi

    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Ruth Levi, beloved mother of our member Ernie Levi.

    Ernie will sit shiva in his home, 617 North Forest Drive, beginning Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM through Friday afternoon, Dec. 26.

    Minyan times are as follows:
    Shacharit, Thurs - Fri: 7:25 AM
    Mincha/Ma'ariv Thurs: 4:20 PM

    Please do not visit between 6:00 - 6:30 PM to allow the family time for dinner.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen,
    201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.

    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Steven Margulies, President

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  • Updated Shiva Information - Harrison

    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Leo Harrison, beloved father of our member Jonathan Harrison.

    The funeral will is taking place today, Friday, Dec. 19, in Chicago.

    Jonathan will sit shiva in Chicago through Monday morning Dec. 22.
    He can be reached in Chicago at 312-642-4698.

    He will be returning to Teaneck on Monday afternoon to sit shiva in his home, 591 Berwick Avenue through Thursday morning, Dec. 25.

    Minyan times are as follows:
    Mincha/Ma'ariv, Mon - Wed: 4:20 PM
    Shacharit, Tues - Thurs: 7:00 AM

    Please do not visit between 6:00 - 6:30 PM to allow the family time for dinner.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen,
    201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.

    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Steven Margulies, President

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  • Funeral & Shiva Notice - Harrison

    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Leo Harrison, beloved father of our member Jonathan Harrison.

    The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 19, in Chicago.

    Jonathan will sit shiva in Chicago through Monday morning and will be returning to Teaneck on Monday.
    He can be reached in Chicago at 312-642-4698.
    Further shiva details will follow.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen,
    201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.

    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Steven Margulies, President

    Read More

  • Shiva Notice - Shub/Paley


    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Leah Shub, beloved sister of our member, Rabbi David Paley.

    The funeral took place earlier today in Michigan.
    Shiva is being observed at the Paley residence, 29 West Gate Road, Apt. 2A, Teaneck, through Tuesday morning, Nov. 4.

    Minyan times are as follows:
    Mincha/Ma'ariv, Wed - Mon 5:45 PM
    Shacharit, Thurs - Tues 7:30 AM
    Sunday 8:30 AM

    Please do not visit between 5:00 - 5:30 PM to allow the family time for dinner.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen,
    201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.

    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Steven Margulies, President

    Read More

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641 West Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
201-836-8916


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