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Cities
Local Jewish communities remembered, city by city.
Synagogues
Congregations and the members they honor.
Synagogue
Adas Israel Congregation
Washington, District of Columbia
The largest Conservative synagogue in Washington DC
Synagogue
B'nai Jeshurun
New York, New York
Progressive non-denominational synagogue on the Upper West Side
Synagogue
Central Synagogue
New York, New York
Historic Reform congregation in Midtown Manhattan, founded in 1846
Synagogue
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
Baltimore, Maryland
Conservative synagogue, one of the oldest in Baltimore
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel
Houston, Texas
The oldest Jewish congregation in Texas, founded in 1854
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Jacob
Atlanta, Georgia
Orthodox synagogue serving Atlanta's Jewish community
Synagogue
Congregation Kehillath Israel
Brookline, Massachusetts
Conservative synagogue in Brookline serving the Greater Boston area
Synagogue
Congregation Mikveh Israel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic Sephardic congregation, founded in 1740
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Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic Reform congregation, the oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in the Western Hemisphere
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Congregation Shearith Israel
New York, New York
The oldest Jewish congregation in North America, founded in 1654
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KAM Isaiah Israel
Chicago, Illinois
The oldest Jewish congregation in the Midwest, founded in 1847
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Park East Synagogue
New York, New York
Modern Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side, founded in 1888
Synagogue
Sinai Temple
Los Angeles, California
Conservative synagogue in Westwood, one of the largest in the Western US
Synagogue
Temple Beth Am
Pinecrest, Florida
Reform congregation in Pinecrest, one of the largest in South Florida
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Temple Beth Sholom
Miami Beach, Florida
Conservative synagogue serving Miami Beach since 1942
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El
New York, New York
One of the largest Reform synagogues in the world, founded in 1845
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Reform synagogue in Miami Beach, founded in 1938
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Temple Israel of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
The largest Reform congregation in New England, founded in 1854
Synagogue
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Washington, District of Columbia
The largest Reform congregation in the DC area, founded in 1852
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Los Angeles, California
Historic Reform synagogue, the oldest in Los Angeles, founded in 1862
Synagogue
Young Israel of Century City
Los Angeles, California
Modern Orthodox synagogue serving the Westside community
High schools
Alumni of Jewish day schools and high schools.
High school
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Baltimore, Maryland
Largest Modern Orthodox day school in Maryland
High school
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Rockville, Maryland
Community day school serving the Washington DC area
High school
Flatbush Yeshivah
Brooklyn, New York
Orthodox day school in Brooklyn serving the community since 1927
High school
Frisch School
Paramus, New Jersey
Modern Orthodox high school in Bergen County, founded in 1972
High school
Hebrew Academy of Long Beach
Long Beach, New York
Orthodox day school serving Long Island since 1953
High school
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Pluralistic Jewish day school serving Philadelphia
High school
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Modern Orthodox high school in Merion Station
High school
Maimonides School
Brookline, Massachusetts
Modern Orthodox day school in Boston area, founded by Rabbi Soloveitchik
High school
Milken Community School
Los Angeles, California
Pluralistic Jewish day school in Los Angeles
High school
Ramaz School
New York, New York
Modern Orthodox day school on the Upper East Side, founded in 1937
High school
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Deerfield, Illinois
Pluralistic Jewish high school in Deerfield
High school
Scheck Hillel Community School
North Miami Beach, Florida
Community day school in North Miami Beach
Colleges
University and college communities.
College
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
Private research university founded by the American Jewish community
College
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati, Ohio
Reform Jewish seminary with campuses in Cincinnati, LA, New York, Jerusalem
College
Yeshiva University
New York, New York
Private Orthodox Jewish research university in New York City
Organizations
Jewish organizations and community groups.
Organization
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Washington, District of Columbia
Pro-Israel lobbying organization strengthening US-Israel relations
Organization
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
New York, New York
Global Jewish advocacy organization founded in 1906, protecting Jewish interests worldwide
Organization
American Jewish Historical Society
New York, New York
Oldest ethnic historical society in America, preserving American Jewish history
Organization
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
New York, New York
Leading anti-hate organization founded in 1913, combating antisemitism and all forms of bigotry
Organization
B'nai B'rith International
Washington, District of Columbia
Oldest Jewish service organization founded in 1843, promoting Jewish unity and humanitarian causes
Organization
BBYO
Washington, District of Columbia
Leading Jewish youth movement with chapters in 60+ countries
Organization
Birthright Israel
New York, New York
Free educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults
Organization
Chabad of California
Los Angeles, California
Chabad centers serving Jewish communities throughout California
Organization
Chabad of South Florida
Miami, Florida
Network of Chabad centers serving South Florida communities
Organization
Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Global headquarters of Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Organization
Claims Conference
New York, New York
Organization securing compensation for Holocaust survivors worldwide
Organization
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Jewish Federation serving Greater Boston
Organization
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Miami, Florida
Central Jewish organization serving Miami-Dade County
Organization
Hadassah
New York, New York
Women's Zionist organization supporting healthcare and education in Israel since 1912
Organization
Hillel International
Washington, District of Columbia
Largest Jewish campus organization serving students at 850+ colleges
Organization
JCC Association of North America
New York, New York
Leadership network of over 170 Jewish Community Centers across North America
Organization
JCC of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Community center serving Jewish families throughout the Los Angeles area
Organization
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Central Jewish organization serving Los Angeles County
Organization
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jewish Federation serving the Philadelphia region
Organization
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Rockville, Maryland
Jewish Federation serving the Greater Washington DC area
Organization
Jewish Federations of North America
New York, New York
Network of 146 Jewish Federations protecting and enhancing Jewish life globally
Organization
Jewish United Fund of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Jewish Federation serving the Chicago metropolitan area
Organization
Jewish War Veterans of the USA
Washington, District of Columbia
Oldest active veterans organization in America, founded in 1896
Organization
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
New York, New York
Jewish community center on the Upper West Side serving all of Manhattan
Organization
NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth)
New York, New York
Reform movement's youth organization
Organization
National Council of Jewish Women
New York, New York
Grassroots organization of volunteers improving lives through advocacy and community service
Organization
ORT America
New York, New York
Global Jewish education organization providing skills training worldwide
Organization
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Los Angeles, California
Global Jewish human rights organization combating antisemitism and terrorism
Organization
UJA-Federation of New York
New York, New York
Largest local philanthropy in the world, caring for Jews in NY, Israel, and globally
Organization
USC Shoah Foundation
Los Angeles, California
Organization preserving survivor testimonies, founded by Steven Spielberg
Organization
USY (United Synagogue Youth)
New York, New York
Conservative movement's youth organization for Jewish teens
Organization
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, District of Columbia
America's national memorial museum for Holocaust education and remembrance
Organization
World Jewish Congress
New York, New York
International organization representing Jewish communities in 100 countries
Organization
Young Judaea
New York, New York
Zionist youth movement providing leadership development and Israel experiences
Military