Founded in 1986, Simchat Yisrael is a diverse and welcoming congregation serving greater New Haven, Connecticut and beyond. We embody a joyful commitment to Jewish life renewed in Yeshua.
Events taking place at Simchat yisrael
Upcoming events:
Megillah Reading and Purim Celebration
Monday, March 2nd @ 6:30pm
Celebrate Purim with fun, food, and freilakh! Our festivities will include:
Megillah Reading
Purim Songs
Costume Contest (Adults and Children)
Food and Desserts (including Hamantaschen!!)
Fun for the whole family!
Purim Carnival and Schpiel
Saturday, March 7th
Join us for our Purim festivities following the Shabbat service with a carnival, games, hamantaschen, and a Purim Schpiel (a lighthearted play based on the Purim story).
Invite your friends and join us for Purim!
Save the Date
Simchat Yisrael Community Passover Seder
Thursday, April 2 • 5:30 PM
Birchwoods Banquet Facility
Opportunities to study
In our Prayers
Join us on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:00pm via Zoom so we can gather together in intercessory prayer.
Join us monthly for in-person Intercessory prayer time. We usually meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
Thursday, January 8th 2026
for more information, please email office@simchatyisrael.org or prayer@simchatyisrael.org
Music Corner
Simchat Playlist- Spotify
Click the above link to access Simchat Yisrael’s Spotify Playlist to curated playlists featuring the music we’ll be embracing together over the next few months.
Click the above link to access Simchat Yisrael’s Youtube playlist to curated playlists featuring the music we’ll be embracing together over the next few months.
870 1st Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-9929
Our Values
“Jewish life renewed in Yeshua.”
Loving God and One Another … fulfilling Yeshua’s great command.
Spiritual Renewal … through study, fellowship, and prayer/worship.
Unity in Diversity … we’re not all the same, and that’s OK!
Equipping Disciples to Serve … faith in action.
Deep Engagement with Jewish Life, Tradition, and Texts … valuing our Jewish foundation.
Reaching Israel and the Nations … sharing the love and truth of our Messiah.
· Spiritual Renewal … through study, fellowship, and prayer/worship.
· Unity in Diversity … we’re not all the same, and that’s OK!
· Equipping Disciples to Serve … faith in action.
· Deep Engagement with Jewish Life, Tradition, and Texts … valuing our Jewish foundation.
· Reaching Israel and the Nations … sharing the love and truth of our Messiah.
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