The Jacksonville Jewish Center: From our roots in the 1800s to our vibrant home in Mandarin today.
Forty Orthodox families realize their dream and incorporate as Hebrew Orthodox Congregation B’nai Israel on Dec 6, 1901.
Membership grows to 75. The congregation builds a synagogue at Jefferson and Duval Street with a total cost of $25,000.
The congregation moves to Springfield (Third and Silver St) and assumes a new identity: The Jacksonville Jewish Center.
The Third and Silver campus expands to three buildings housing a sanctuary, chapel, library, social halls, and school.
Land is purchased on Crown Point Road in Mandarin. Summer camp and schools begin transitioning to the new site.
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.
Historical building dedications, holidays, and news from decades in Springfield and Mandarin.
Siyyum students interview congregants to share the oral history of our community.
