From the president's desk

Dear Friends:

May I extend a cordial invitation to join with us in our enjoyment of "Jewish Living at its Best."

The Sayville Jewish Community Center provides a variety of services to its members. Our Hebrew School and Youth activities are conducted to the highest possible standards. Our Adult Education Program provides an opportunity for personal growth and insight.

I would like you to share with us in our work on behalf of our community and our people. You will gain great satisfaction through participation. A visit to our Community Center will give you and your family an excellent opportunity to identify with our faith and our people.

We would very much like to meet you and your family and welcome you as friends and members of our growing Jewish community.

If you have any questions concerning the Sayville Jewish Community Center, its religious, educational, or social activities, please contact our synagogue office at (631) 589-1898. The officers and members of the Board of Directors are available to return your calls and discuss your questions at your convenience.

We look forward to the pleasure of meeting you.
 
 

Tina Renee Berlin
President
Sayville Jewish Community Center

Greetings

Since the second temple in Jerusalem was destroyed we did not have an institution to go in order to approach G-d. Rabbis of the time decided to build synagogues to allow people to say prayers. They wrote the version of the prayer book which is the Seder we use today. The midrish tells us that every place that a synagogue has been built, a stone from the holy temple is under that building. What can we find in a synagogue? We find G-d. To find G-d you say a few prayers from the prayer book. When you come with an issue or trouble, you find the rabbi with comforting words and some answers. You have the relationship with the other members which makes you connected to Jewish life. Jews come to synagogue to pray to G-d, be inspired and to maintain their identity.

HEBREW has three different terms that describe the function of a synagogue. As a Beit Tefillah, a synagogue is a place for prayer, the location for Jews to connect with G-d within a community, where we have the opportunity to join with others in our spiritual quest. At Sayville JCC We hold services throughout the year, so that Jews may gain the benefit of joining with the community to say Kaddish and to follow the prayer traditions of our heritage.

THE SYNAGOGUE is also Beit Knesset, a place for the Jewish community to gather. It is crucial, for the survival of our people, that we have a location where we can be together, to celebrate holidays and life cycle events, to plan for our future, to meet others who share our history and our values, and to bring our children together. Join us for Hanukkah parties and community meetings, Mitzvah parties, wedding receptions and youth group meetings. Our synagogue is the address for us as a people.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, the Synagogue is a Beit Midrash, a place to study our heritage. For over 3000 years our people have developed a wonderful, deeply spiritual way of life, with a literature full of wisdom and meaning. It is at and through the synagogue that we have the chance to share in that 3000 year old journey. At SJCC learning Judaism is not just for the young, though we have a program for youngsters from pre-school through 12th grade. Through adult education courses at the temple, explore the beauty of our traditions.

Our House of Worship

Sayville Jewish Community Center, built in 1960, exemplifies the religious devotion of a number of Jewish families who have been in this area for many years. The Community Center and Religious School facilities were built and supported by 35 families who recognized the need for a House of Worship and a Jewish education for their children.

The Sayville Jewish Community Center offers you and your family religious services conducted in the most inspiring and traditional manner.

Ours is a traditional synagogue. Young and old participate in our services which are conducted in Hebrew and English.

The Center - A family Project

SPIRITUAL

Our Synagogue services bring inspiration and satisfaction to all members of the family.

Family services are held on Friday evenings followed by an Oneg Shabbat. We also have services on Saturday mornings, Saturday evenings, all holidays and festivals. Special Friday evening services are conducted by our children to supplement their religious education.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Center proudly conducts a program of community services for a number of worthy Jewish and other community causes. The Sayville Jewish Community Center affords its members an opportunity to fulfill their obligations as Jews and as members of their community.

PUBLICATIONS

The KOL SHALOM, our Center publication, is sent to every member. It features news, editorials and articles on timely topics of Jewish interest. The calendar summarizes the numerous Center activities for the coming month.

Looking into the Future

The Sayville Jewish Community Center experienced many growing pains during the early years of its existence, but continued to grow and expand its religious and educational facilities.

The many activities outlined in this website make the Sayville Jewish Community Center one of the leading congregations in Suffolk County. This is made possible by the untiring efforts, selfless devotion, and complete dedication of the men and women who make up our community. It is our aim to provide these activities for all our members and their children, and make the Center their spiritual home.

The community needs the Center and the Center needs the interest and support of the community. Let's work and pray together for a better today and a brighter tomorrow.

Membership privileges and fees

Membership privileges...

Membership in Sayville Jewish Community Center entitles you and your family to participate in our activities and avail yourselves of our many services.

Membership fees...

Our fees and Hebrew School tuition structure are designed to balance the needs of our members, the need of our Center, and the needs of the community. Special membership considerations are available to individuals, young families, and golden age members.

How to Join

Get to know us and allow us to get to know you. For further information on how to join the Sayville Jewish Community Center, please e-mail us or call our offices at (631) 589-1898.

Joining the Sayville Jewish Community Center NOW will ensure that it will be there to meet the needs of YOUR FAMILY in the FUTURE.

Handicapped accessible

By the use of a ramp, our sanctuary is accessible to the physically handicapped. Other facilities for the physically handicapped are planned for the future.

Directions to the Center

From New York City and Nassau County: