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High Holiday ServicesDuring the High Holidays, the doors to heaven are open to all... So are ours! Join us for warm, welcoming. and uplifting holiday services
Rosh Hashanah Sep 15-17, Yom Kippur Sep 24-25 LEARN MORE -
An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Nat RockerWednesday, October 18
VIP Meet & Greet with Nat 6 PM
Lecture 7:30 pm LEARN MORE -
How to Research Your Jewish GenealogyAn Evening with Laura Gold
Thursday, November 16
7:30 pm Learn More - Hebrew SchoolImagine a Hebrew School where kids don’t want to miss a day! Fun, Interactive Jewish Learning & Discovery! Learn more about our program! Register Today!
- The World of KabbalahA new 6 week course starting October 25 Learn More
- Sukkot & Simchat Torah at the JCCSEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 8, 2023 Read More
Our Programs
Synagogue Services
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At The Jewish Community Center everyone is welcomed as family. Children, adults, singles, couples, young and old feel at home. It is just a great place to meet new friends. Our unique approach and unconditional acceptance of every Jew has created a dynamic and flourishing Jewish community. We are constantly expanding our programs and services to serve everyone and we invite you to join us at any time. The Jewish Community Center’s No Membership Philosophy makes our programs accessible to all.
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Upcoming Events
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Fri, October 6, 2023 - 7:00pm
Shemini Atzeret Dinner in the Sukkah
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Sat, October 7, 2023 - 7:00pm
Simchat Torah Dinner, Dancing, and Hakafot
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Sun, October 8, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:30am
Sunday Torah Cafe Weekly Breakfast & Discussion led by Rabbi Zalman Gordon
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Sun, October 8, 2023 - 11:00am
Simchat Torah for Kids
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Sun, October 8, 2023 - 12:00pm
Simchat Torah Party #3 The Big Party
Shabbat & Holidays

Candle Lighting Times
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Daily Thought
On Sukkot, we hold together four diverse forms of life and make a blessing. If one is missing—no mitzvah, no blessing.
One is the Lulav—a date-palm frond. The taste of the date represents the taste of Torah study. The Lulav represents those whose lives are filled with Torah study.
Another is the Hadas—a myrtle branch. The myrtle’s pleasant aroma pleases all around, just as one whose life is filled with mitzvahs is appreciated by all wherever he goes.
Another is the Etrog—a citron fruit. It has both taste and a beautiful aroma. Some people divide their life project between studying Torah and doing mitzvahs—emphasizing the harmony of...