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Synagogue History
Synagogue History
The Pelham Jewish Center was founded in 1953. Having emerged from the Pelham Community League, (a community center, not a synagogue), it was created to meet the social and educational needs of Pelham's Jews. The PJC rented space in the Pelham Community Church in its first year, then moved to the second floor of a commercial building at the corner of Pelhamdale and Boston Post Road. The Pelham Jewish Center evolved into a religious organization, incorporating as a Conservative synagogue. To serve as rabbis, the synagogue hired students from the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan.
By 1956, the small group of families making up the PJC's membership, raised $40,000 to purchase a house in an residential section of Pelham Manor. The PJC is located in that same house today!
The photo to above is the original Bimah, prior to our major renovation in 2005. The photo below is our beautiful sanctuary today.
Over the past 60 years, the PJC has seen much change. We have grown. No longer a strictly local synagogue, it attracts members from Larchmont, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, the Bronx, Bronxville, Parkchester, Eastchester, New York City, and upper Westchester. The Pelham Jewish Center is an integral part of the Pelham community. Our synagogue participates in programs with local churches and social action organizations. Having raised $1.5 million, the PJC undertook its first expansion and renovation in 2005. During this time, while members were "homeless," two local churches, St. Catherine's and the Parish of Christ the Redeemer, gave us space for services, a Hebrew school, an administrative office, and programs. These remarkable acts of kindness and generosity enabled the synagogue to focus on expanding, updating and refurbishing its facility, which is now a unique, wonderful home for Jewish life. |
Mon, April 19 2021
7 Iyyar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
AprApril 22 , 2021
Thursday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Women's Group
Sunday, Apr 25th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 25 , 2021Israeli Film Club -- "Is That You?" & "On the Map"
Sunday, Apr 25th 8:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 28 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, Apr 28th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 1 , 2021PJC's "Got Talent" Gala
Motzei Shabbat, May 1st 8:45p to 11:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 11 , 2021Soup Kitchen Meals to CSA
Tuesday, May 11th (All day)
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 12 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, May 12th 4:00p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 13 , 2021Board meeting
Thursday, May 13th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 16 , 2021Rosenberg Torah Dedication
Sunday, May 16th 1:00p to 3:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 19 , 2021Adult Education -- "Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of Our Sages"
Wednesday, May 19th 4:00p to 5:30p