JCC and Synagogue: Creating American Jewish Community


 

Publication Date: October 1998

Publisher: JCC Association

Author(s): Riv-Ellen Prell

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Jewish Organizations; Community Development; Congregations; Community Centers

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author examines and compares the institution of the synagogue with the institution of the Jewish community center in order to better understand how and why Jewish institutions serve as a source of community. She describes the unique roles and functions of each.