Alma New York is a spiritual, intellectual, and cultural center where Judaism and everyday life interact to form a seamless whole. It is an alternative Jewish space and voice for those who have not yet found a way to express or celebrate their Jewishness as well as for those who seek to deepen their sense of connection. Alma New York creates community through the integration of arts, classic text study, and modern scholarship. Its programs cross not only denominational lines but also religious and secular lines.

As the New York affiliate of Alma Tel Aviv, Alma New York connects the Israeli and American Jewish experiences, forging a community across continents. Alma New York, like Alma Tel Aviv, respects all serious Jewish expression as authentic and equal.