In the Summer of 2004, a small group of young and enthusiastic families conceived of the idea of starting their own shul in North Woodmere. The families wanted to create a shul in which they would feel comfortable davening and that would be capable of attracting young frum families to the community. The goal of the shul would be to create a makom tefilah with an atmosphere focused on davening and learning – a place that could serve as a central location for Avodas Hashem for the entire community. These founding families were drawn to Rabbi Lebowitz's dynamic personality, wealth of knowledge and incredible middos, and he was the unanimous choice to serve as the Rav of the new shul. After converting Rabbi Lebowitz's basement into a temporary space appropriate for a shul, minyanim began at BKNW (see the donations page for more information about naming the shul) on Shabbos Parshas Noach, 2004. Thus far, the shul has proven to be an incredible success. Not only is BKNW a proper makom tefillah and home to a number of weekly shiurim, including a daily daf yomi shiur, but the shul has already attracted a host of young families to the neighborhood and numerous other families are in the process of moving into the community.

North Woodmere is a quiet, beautiful neighborhood located only minutes away from the Five Towns' shopping, restaurants and schools, as well as the communities of Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Lawrence and is home to a state-of-the-art park that offers activities for children of all ages.

Many houses are currently for sale in the neighborhood. If you are interested in learning more about BKNW or would like to spend a shabbos in our neighborhood, please contact Rabbi Lebowitz at (516) 295-1491 or any of the other members of the shul listed on our contact page.