Forty Orthodox families realize their dream and incorporate as Hebrew Orthodox Congregation B’nai Israel on Dec 6, 1901.
The Jacksonville Jewish Center: From our roots in the 1800s to our vibrant home in Mandarin today.
1901
Forty Orthodox families realize their dream and incorporate as Hebrew Orthodox Congregation B’nai Israel on Dec 6, 1901.
1907
Membership grows to 75. The congregation builds a synagogue at Jefferson and Duval Street with a total cost of $25,000.
1927
The congregation moves to Springfield (Third and Silver St) and assumes a new identity: The Jacksonville Jewish Center.
1959
The Third and Silver campus expands to three buildings housing a sanctuary, chapel, library, social halls, and school.
1963
Land is purchased on Crown Point Road in Mandarin. Summer camp and schools begin transitioning to the new site.
1976
The Mandarin Dedication
A caravan of Torah scrolls travels from Springfield to their new home in Mandarin on January 11, 1976.
A life-long JJC member’s written account of our congregation and Center.
Price Library of Judaica Jacksonville Jewish Center archives at the University of Florida.
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Historical building dedications, holidays, and news from decades in Springfield and Mandarin.
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Siyyum students interview congregants to share the oral history of our community.
Jack Mizrahi
Interviewed by Scott Miller
Jeffrey Morris
Interviewed by Brian Charpiat
Bruce Yergin
Interviewed by Zach Hoff
Karen Morse
Interviewed by Jaydn Reff