Our Community
Welcome to Young Israel of Queens Valley, a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community offering a rich array of opportunities for involvement at every stage of life. Whether it's our daily minyanim and stimulating shiurim, our engaging evening activities, or our special events and social initiatives, there's a place for you here.
We are privileged to be made up of committed, involved, and passionate membership, and the strength of our community relies on our members’ ongoing participation. Through membership to YIQV, congregants demonstrate their commitment to our community, to our shared values, and to the future of Torah Judaism.
Join YIQV
In order to best meet the needs of our community, we limit our membership to 500 households. To become a member today, sign up below.
We encourage and welcome the larger community to connect with us as well. When possible, our programming is open to all and we invite you to explore our calendar and experience the YIQV community for yourself. Interested in receiving emails from YIQV? Use our Connect Card to specify your communications preferences.
You may also be interested in downloading the YIQV App, a digital hub for all shul programming and events.
Benefits of Membership
The goal of the YIQV community is to facilitate the creation of relationships with fellow members, shul leadership, and the community as a whole. Membership opportunities include:
High Holidays
✓ We offer significant discounts towards Yamim Noraim tickets for your household (adults and children under 21) to attend our High Holiday services at YIQV.
Rabbinical Guidance & Life Cycles
✓ Meet with Rabbi Marcus for rabbinical guidance sessions.
✓ Ask your halachic or hashkafic questions to Rabbi Marcus in person or via our Ask the Rabbi page.
✓ Hold life cycle events such as weddings and funerals with the Rav.
✓ Receive priority and discounted pricing when renting out our spaces for other purposes such as brissim, upsherim, bar/bat mitzvahs, vorts, aufrufs, and kiddushim.
Raising Jewish Children
✓ Unlock full weekday and Shabbos access to our world class Gan Gila playground.
✓ Enroll your children in our QV Kids groups and have them participate in its associated youth programming.
✓ Sign up for our exclusive family centric Parsha Corner newsletter.
✓ Celebrate your child's bar/bat mitzvah milestones at YIQV.
Programs, Trips, and Events
✓ Receive other members-only communications such as our YIQV email newsletter and calendar, as well as timely messaging from our leadership.
✓ Travel with us on YIQV's meaningful shul trips.
✓ Attend members-only events and take advantage of discounted rates for our Shabbos HaGadol and Scholar in Residence meals
✓ Join one of our many small groups with members who share your interests, passions, and life experiences, such as our member-led YIQV Yoga, Nonfiction Book Club, Spirit Initiative, Semichas Chaver Program, Navi Shiur, Daf Yomi, and so much more...
Apply to YIQV Today
Questions about Membership? Comments? Get ahold of us!
If there's anything you want to know that's not covered here, let us know! We're here to answer your questions and make you feel at home at YIQV.
Reuben Paris
PRESIDENT