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History

Congregation Adath Jeshurun, "The Congregation of the Upright," was founded on the fourth day of Sukkot, 1858.  The original minutes were recorded in German and the Services were conducted in both German and Hebrew.  In 1873 a choir was incorporated to enhance the beauty of the service and, in 1876, an organ was installed.

In 1910, Max D. Klein, a young rabbinic student at the Jewish Theological Seminary, became the spiritual leader of AJ.  Through his leadership, he guided the congregation toward the Conservative Movement, making AJ a founding member of the United Synagogue of America.

Our Congregation, while steeped in history and tradition, continues to evolve through the changing needs of our members.  We are an open and welcoming congregation.  We recognize the diversity of Jewish Life and want all seekers to be able to find a place among us.

Our worship services are fully egalitarian and seek to respond to the modern intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic needs of today's congregants.  On Friday evening, there are two Shabbat services; the Kabbalat Shabbat Alive service and the Seder Avodah service.  We also offer a Havurah-style service on Shabbat and holiday mornings, for those seeking a different type of worship experience from that of our main congregational service.  Our sanctuary and building are accessible for people with disabilities.

We are pleased to offer various spiritual, educational, social action, and social opportunities.  Our award-winning Pre-School, Torah Academy, family and adult education, and youth programs are recognized both locally and nationally.

Adath Jeshurun's history has been, and continues to be, one of service to members, to the community, to the Conservative Movement, and to Judaism, all of which is made possible because of the caliber of its spiritual and lay leaders and the devotion and dedication of its congregants.