Brotherhood Synagogue

Brotherhood Synagogue describes its educational approach as creating an extraordinary Jewish learning environment that nourishes children and families spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally while inspiring commitment to Torah, worship, and acts of loving kindness. It emphasizes study as a spiritual practice that connects mind and heart, strengthens community, deepens engagement with tikkun olam and personal growth, and reflects commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.

Brotherhood Nursery School says the admissions process starts with a required adult-only small-group tour; tours are typically scheduled beginning in late August and held during October and November, and families receive the application only after touring. (brotherhoodsynagogue.org) After the tour, families who wish to continue must submit the application and a $75 fee by December 1. (brotherhoodsynagogue.org) In December, the school contacts families to schedule a child play-date/group play session for January, and one parent is asked to attend the approximately 20-minute visit. (brotherhoodsynagogue.org) Key requirements listed on the site are that children must be at least 2 years old by September 1, and while synagogue membership is not required to apply or be accepted, families who enroll must become members if they choose Brotherhood. (brotherhoodsynagogue.org) Admissions decisions are emailed in late February on the timeline set by ISAAGNY, and I did not find any published waitlist policy or explicit admissions priority categories on the Brotherhood admissions pages I reviewed. (brotherhoodsynagogue.org)