Heights
Jewish Center was established in 1923, moving to
our
present location at the corner of Cedar and Wrenford in University
Heights in 1979. (See map.)
Over the years, several congregations have merged into HJC.
The oldest of these component congregations is Beth Israel
Chevra Kadisha, founded in 1859. Therefore we are celebrating
our 150th anniversary in 2009.
Unlike
other shuls which can be labeled
“modern Orthodox”, “Chassidic” or “Yeshivish”, Heights cannot be
labeled
because of the variety of backgrounds and minhaggim from which our
members come. What our member families have in common is a
commitment to Torah and mitzvos and a desire to grow
spiritually.
We have a large building (fully paid for) with a
beis medrash
and social halls, two kitchens and a large parking
lot.
There is both a mechitza on the main level and a balcony in the
sanctuary. The shul is located near several apartment
complexes
and many affordable homes.
