OU Virtual Jewish Community Fair - Community Guide 2022 by Orthodox Union

COMMUNITY GUIDE 2022

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BUILDING OUR FUTURE WITH PASSION www.ou.org OU KOSHER he world’s largest kosher agency – certifying T over 1,000,000 kosher products worldwide

KOSHER FOOD LIFELINE A ssisting kosher food pantries to help the needy in their communities

ARASICK DEPARTMENT OF K SYNAGOGUE INITATIVES Educational content, programs, consulting for synagogues and communities

OU ADVOCACY CENTER P romoting Jewish interests in the halls of government

NCSY Life-changing teen empowerment and inspiration program YACHAD Inclusion for people with disabilities SEIF OU-JLIC Supporting Jewish life on college campuses OU ISRAEL utreach to at-risk youth, support for soldiers O and olim ISRAEL FREE SPIRIT BIRTHRIGHT onnecting Jewish youth with Israel and C their heritage OU WOMEN’S INITIATIVE reating and promoting inspirational and C educational programming for women

OU TORAH INITIATIVES P roviding a broad array of Torah study opportunities JEWISH ACTION T he OU’s insightful and inspirational quarterly publication IMPACT ACCELERATOR A mentorship program for growth and early-stage funding for Jewish nonprofit entrepreneurs OU CENTER FOR COMMUNAL RESEARCH L eading efforts to better understand the communities the OU serves across the globe OU PRESS P ublishing insightful and compelling works on Jewish texts

EPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS enhances Jewish communal life on a D national scale by strengthening community leaders, organizations, and infrastructure and collaborating and connecting with Jewish lay leaders and industry experts. • COMMUNITY FAIR – a unique event that offers information on relocating to affordable communities with the amenities needed for an Orthodox Jewish lifestyle. • COMMUNAL GROWTH INITIATIVE – offers training and strategies to enable Orthodox Jewish communities to showcase their amenities to facilitate growth • EMPOWERED PARENTING – an educational and experiential framework to guide parents in their irreplaceable roles in the lives of their children.

•L IVING SMARTER JEWISH: FINANCIAL WELLNESS – Providing the Orthodox community with financial education, practical tools, and coaching to create a pathway toward a healthier financial future for families and community • SPIRIT—The Stimulating Program Initiative for Retirees* That Inspires Thought – (*for Retirees, Not-Yet-Retirees, Baby Boomers, Empty Nesters, Sandwich Generation Parents, and Seniors)

‫ברוך הבא‬ W

elcome to the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Community Home Relocation Fair, a unique experience which will provide you with the ability to explore the thriving and growing Jewish communities throughout North America and Israel.

This is the OU’s 8th Community Fair and the first Virtual experience! Providing this online experience is enabling couples, families, retirees, and singles from throughout the world to participate comfortably from home! We are happy you have joined us to pursue your dream of an enriching, spiritual and rewarding life in a new, friendly, and supportive Jewish neighborhood. The OU’s Fair is the only event of its kind with information and resources in one place for those wishing to improve their quality of life by relocating to affordable Jewish communities with professional opportunities. Moving is a significant decision determined by a variety of factors. Whether you’re new to the working world, looking for a career change, retirement community, or just a change of lifestyle, today’s event will bring you one step closer to turning that dream into a reality. There are over 60 communities from the United States and Israeli communities here today, and each booth represents a different community’s desire to invite you into their “home.” Through this open forum, you can speak with community representatives and learn first-hand what they have to offer! We are proud to present seminars sponsored by Guaranteed Rate Affinity to assist first-time home buyers, and CapitIL Realty and Nefesh B’Nefesh for those interested in Aliyah. Included in this booklet are profiles of each community, contact information, and a map that gives you an idea of where the communities are located. Please make sure to visit booths and speak with representatives of those communities that best match your needs and aspirations for the future. But don’t stop there! We encourage you, whenever it is safely possible, to visit on-site in addition to communicating via phone, email, and Zoom with community members. When you have found a new home, please share your good news with us by emailing community@ou.org. We would appreciate your feedback about this Virtual Fair and ask that you please complete the survey that you will receive by email within the week. Comments from previous Fairs have enabled us to make many improvements. Keep your suggestions coming! We are very appreciative of the generous support of our sponsors for this program. We thank you for taking advantage of this unique opportunity and encourage you to learn more and partake of the vast array of worldwide programming the Orthodox Union offers for K’lal Yisrael. Wishing you much Hatzlacha and Bracha, Rebbetzin Judi Steinig Senior Director, Community Projects & Partnerships Coordinator, Community Fair & Communal Growth Initiative

Rabbi Simon Taylor National Director, Community Projects & Partnerships

FROM THE DESK OF THE

Executive Vice Presidents

ear Virtual Guest,

We are pleased to welcome you to this event that offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of developing Jewish communities around the country. Baruch Hashem, the Orthodox community is enjoying unprecedented growth, which is seen not only in the large Orthodox population centers but in a growing number of smaller communities across the country that have developed or are positioning themselves to be able to develop the inf rastructure critical to strong Jewish communal life. Opportunities to live a meaningful observant life can be found throughout the country, and it is our privilege here at the Orthodox Union to offer some level of support to the growth of these developing communities. There are myriad factors that every individual and family must consider when finding a place to live. Cost of living, availability of Jewish education, job opportunities, Kosher amenities, the opportunity to be a contributing member of the community, and more, must be weighed against one another. While decisions of this nature can be challenging, we hope that the OU Virtual Jewish Community Home Relocation Fair will help you find your new home. We are highlighting over 60 communities in the United States and Israel by providing informational seminars and opportunities to meet individually with community representatives. Please take advantage of the many offerings during this one-of-a-kind opportunity. We hope and pray that Hashem grant you the necessary wisdom and Divine assistance in making this choice, and that you achieve every measure of success. Rabbi Moshe Hauer Executive Vice President

Rabbi Josh Joseph, Ed.D. Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

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ear Guest,

Welcome to the Orthodox Union’s 8th Home & Job Relocation Fair. The Orthodox Union is committed to assisting the members of our community in living an observant life that is vibrant, meaningful, and fulfilling. Every individual, and every family, is unique in both character and circumstance, and thus the selection of the most appropriate community within which to live is certainly far from uniform. To that end, we hope that you will find the Fair to be a unique opportunity to explore, as a possible home, Orthodox communities throughout North America and Israel. This year’s Fair has brought together our largest array of communities to date, including over 60 communities from 22 states showcasing their amenities. The Orthodox Union is particularly committed to strengthening the State of Israel, and to encouraging Aliyah for those members of the North American community who may consider that glorious possibility. We, at the Orthodox Union and OU Israel are, therefore, particularly proud that Nefesh B’Nefesh is partnering with us in this Fair to offer the wonderful communities in Israel for your consideration. No doubt, you each have a particular set of factors that are being considered in deciding whether and where to relocate, or whether to remain where you currently reside. For example, among the endless considerations, for some, the primary consideration may be the hope of developing a sense of belonging to a community; for others, it may be seeking lifestyle affordability or job opportunities, and for yet others, it may be aesthetics and weather. We extend to you our deepest blessings and prayers that you find comfort in reaching a decision, and that you find joy and spiritual meaning in any lifestyle, and in any location, that you pursue. Wishing you much hatzlacha. Sincerely, Moishe Bane President Orthodox Union

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

alifornia living in a leafy suburb of the cosmopolitan Capital City! The Farm-to-Fork center is significantly more affordable than the Bay Area and most of Southern California. Experience the beautiful weather — four mild seasons with non-humid summers make outside activities pleasant. In all seasons, enjoy the warmth of the lush valley or quickly reach scenic destinations in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite, Wine Country, and the spectacular coast.

Travel & Leisure lists Sacramento as one of America’s coolest cities, and Indeed.com ranked it 5th when considering salaries, jobs, projected growth, and the reasonable cost of living. With 250 different crops, kashrut supervision and food production offer great potential. Major employers include the State of California, UC Davis, many medical organizations, and hi-tech companies, with extensive opportunities for remote/hybrid employment associated with the relatively close Silicon Valley. Experience unique adventures such as rafting on the American River, panning for gold and, of course, touring the Jelly Belly Factory. The Jewish community is diverse and unified with a small-town feel. Synagogues include KITC (OU), numerous Chabad centers, and other denominations. A large eruv, active Federation, preschools, community day school, kosher senior residence, and mikvah round out the amenities. Within the eruv is a variety of housing from apartments to mini-farms. Condos, perfect for singles, couples and retirees are around 200K, starter homes around 350K, and resort-style homes with beautiful pools start at 500K. If you have been “California Dreamin’,” make your dreams come true in Sacramento. Come enjoy the California lifestyle, affordably!

INCENTIVES

• Free shul membership for the first year.

• Grants available toward relocation costs

• Assistance with job, housing, and moving needs facilitated by a dedicated Outreach Coordinator

CONTACT LAORA FANGER Outreach@kitcsacramento.org • (916) 857-3171

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Pre-Schools and Community

• Eruv • Job Opportunities • Kosher Food Availability

• Special Needs/Disability

• Kosher Dining

https://kitcsacramento.org/ www.facebook.com/KITCSac

Day School • Retirement/Senior Living Resources

DENVER COLORADO

re you looking for a community with a small town feel but all the necessities of Jewish life? Denver is for you.

With 2 Orthodox elementary schools, a Modern Orthodox high school, a yeshiva and a Bais Yaakov, your children will have amazing educational opportunities. There are several Orthodox shuls that create opportunities for meeting diverse needs as well as cohesiveness when joining together as one for communal programs and initiatives. There are Eruvin, Mikvaot, a Kollel, kosher restaurants- everything you would need! There’s a broad spectrum of homes from small condos at $350K and homes starting $450K. Large rental communities are available as well starting at $1500/month. Commuting to downtown and popular business districts will take you just under 30 minutes in most cases. When it comes to your job search, Denver is home to many industries. In the medical field we are home to top hospitals including UCHealth, National Jewish, and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. We are a leader in aerospace and alternative energy engineering with companies like Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace and Vestas. Most large tech and financial companies have a strong presence in the metro area as well. Denver is situated along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where you can reach adventure in just a short drive. Hiking, skiing, and many other activities all with 300 days of sunshine. Denver’s an optimal place to raise a family in a community with a warm and wholesome environment.

CONTACT RABBI DANIEL ROCKOFF drockoff@datcampus.org • (913) 827-2694

www.datcampus.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

• Kollel • Kosher Food Availability

School • Yeshiva High School

STAMFORD CONNECTICUT

tamford is a beautiful city with peaceful residential areas that display a rural Connecticut charm. The city is highlighted by an established Jewish community with a rapidly expanding group of young families. It boasts 3 kosher restaurants, 2 thriving Orthodox synagogues, along with a Chabad and an active JCC. The community has a strong Jewish day school (K-12) with close to 400 students, and 2 Jewish nursery schools from which to choose. It also offers an energetic downtown area with fantastic shopping, communal activities and theaters. There are many job opportunities available in Stamford and the surrounding area – especially in the finance area – with several large companies (Pitney Bowes, Starwood, Indeed, among others) headquartered in the community. It is only a 45-minute commute to NYC and New Haven. It is also very close to Queens, New Rochelle, Riverdale, Monsey, and Teaneck. There are houses, condos, and rentals all available within a short walk of both synagogues, and property taxes are about half of what you would pay for a similar home in Westchester, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey. Many people feel that the Stamford community tends to be less judgmental about religious differences and hashkafa issues, and is very accepting of those who may not exactly fit the mold of the typical Orthodox family. Come visit … and see why so many Orthodox families have been attracted to this exceptional community!

INCENTIVES We are happy to provide hospitality for a Shabbat for any family who is interested in checking out our community. We can offer a free tour of the JCC, the day school, the nursery school, and the neighborhood areas on any Sunday. We also offer job assistance by connecting folks who work in specific professions to others in the community who already work in that profession, and who might be ability to help them secure a job in the area.

AMENITIES CONTACT

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Low Taxes

MICHAEL FELDSTEIN michaelgfeldstein@gmail.com • (203) 554-1511

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

ALISA WEISSER alisaweisser@gmail.com • (845) 642-8193

www.checkoutstamford.com

WEST HARTFORD CONNECTICUT

est Hartford offers the best of both worlds: a warm and inviting small-town feel, coupled with all the amenities of a big city and Jewish community just 2 hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Boston.

3 BR homes within the eruv (with spacious backyards) start at $240K, with apartments and rentals also available near our shuls. Our cost of living is low, while salaries remain competitive with major metropolitan centers. Job opportunities are abundant across all sectors including our massive medical field (5 separate hospital systems), rich academic circles (9+ institutions of higher learning within easy commute), growing hi-tech and aerospace engineering fields, and of course, the insurance capital of the world, all right next door. Average commute time? 7 minutes, 12 minutes with traffic. Not too bad, right? Our community boasts a rich and diverse Jewish life with vibrant shuls, strong adult educational opportunities, a wealth of social programs and a robust Jewish communal infrastructure: JCC, Jewish Federation, mikveh, eruv, vaad and so much more. Let’s not forget plenty of Kosher food! Multiple bakeries, two delis, 2 cafes, 3 takeout places, pizza, sushi, and the works. Our stellar New England Jewish Academy (Nursey-12th grade Orthodox school in West Hartford) boasts the most competitive tuition initiative in the country. The metro-Hartford region hosts the nation’s oldest art museum, over a dozen regional theaters, a cutting-edge children’s science museum, and wonderful hiking and biking trails minutes from town. With lots of parks and activities for families, fun and lifelong memories are moments away. Connecticut has wonderful outdoor activities all four seasons!

INCENTIVES

•N ew England Jewish Academy Tuition Initiative: •$ 6,000 for K-1, $8,500 for 2-5, $10,500 for 6-8 and $13,000 for 9-12. Additional need-based aid also available. •D iscounted Shul Memberships •J ob Search Assistance •K osher Nursing Home

AMENITIES

CONTACT SHAYNE GREEN KESLER jewishwesthartford@gmail.com • (732) 859-1058

www.JewishWestHartford.org

RABBI TUVIA BRANDER Rabbi@youngisraelwh.org • (561) 271-4148

www.youngisraelwh.org

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Job Search Assistance

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

acksonville is a vibrant Torah and Halacha-based community in Northeast Florida with a low cost of living and high quality of life. The city features the amenities of an established metro area nestled within a quaint, small-town atmosphere. Jacksonville is just a 2-hour drive to Orlando and 5 hours to Miami and Atlanta. Etz Chaim is a warm, welcoming synagogue offering daily learning for all ages and levels. Programs include Daf Yomi, family events and guest speakers. Jacksonville’s Orthodox day school serves students from preschool through 12th grade. School vouchers are available for low-income families and children with special needs. A state-of-the-art community center, the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA), hosts a fitness center and cultural events. With no state or city taxes, Jacksonville is a very affordable choice for young Jewish families. A variety of housing options include apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes. A 3-4 bedroom house starts at $250$375K with average property taxes of $3000/year. Rent is also affordable, with a 3-bedroom apartment starting at $1500/month. Job opportunities range from finance and medicine to the military. The city has light traffic, with an average commute of 25 minutes. Major medical centers include Mayo Clinic, UF Health System and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Retirees can enjoy independent living at the Coves or extra care at River Garden Nursing Home next door. Jacksonville is home to the St. Johns River and the largest urban park system in the country. Residents enjoy exploring the beaches and parks during Jacksonville’s mild winters, with temperatures in the 40’s-60’s.

CONTACT JOEY SHYKEN jaxjewishcommunity@gmail.com • (402) 689-7247 EMILY ROSENBAUM jaxjewishcommunity@gmail.com • (904) 524-4336

www.etzchaim.org https://torah-academy.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Affordable Homes/Co-ops • Eruv • Job Opportunities • Kollel • Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining

• Low Taxes • Mikvah • NCSY • Retirement/Senior Living • Tuition Vouchers/Rebates • Yeshiva Elementary Day School • Yeshiva High School

PINECREST FLORIDA

inecrest is the most tranquil, suburban neighborhood in Miami with Yiddshkeit infrastructure, large residential lots, an amazing tree canopy, outstanding parks, and recreational facilities -This is the Miami your grandparents never showed you! Our warm, welcoming, close-knit community of Young Israel of Kendall is led by Rabbi Herschel and Rebbetzin Sima Becker, with a long history in the Village of Pinecrest. Just 3 miles from the bay, (a great bike ride) and minutes from Miami Beach, enjoy true suburban living with all the amenities of a big city. Affordable housing is available, low property taxes, and no state income tax. Homes start at $250K, and rentals from $2500. A wide selection of kosher shopping, including fresh meat, from many stores within the Village, daily minyanim, an eruv, and mikvah. Pinecrest is THE high quality of life relocation destination. We are close to major medical facilities and universities such as Baptist Health Systems, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital, University of Miami, and Florida International University. Pinecrest has a local Jewish Community Center with a pre-school, as well as a Jewish Montessori pre-school within a few miles. Children from nursery to high school also attend the Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy. Live among our tree-lined streets, explore the great outdoors at the many parks, gardens, and beaches, as well as the many cultural attractions in Pinecrest and the Miami area. We welcome you to come visit and experience our extraordinary community. Make Pinecrest, Florida your new home.

CONTACT GREG MASIN greg_masin@cushwake.com • (305) 533-2857 SARA SLOMIANSKI sarita5@bellsouth.net • (305) 815-4933 FAY WEINBERG weinberg@gmail.com • (786) 348-5779

www.yikendall.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

•S pecial Needs/Disability

• Eruv

Resources

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kollel

•Y eshiva Elementary Day

• Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining • Low Taxes

School • Yeshiva High School

ATLANTA GEORGIA

pgrade your quality of life down here in Atlanta and enjoy our active communal feel, beautiful parks and surroundings, milder winters, and thriving city. Come see how our city blends Southern charm with cosmopolitan sophistication. Our economy is robust with major corporate headquarters such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, UPS, Turner Broadcasting, Delta and many others. Our 4 OU-affiliated shuls are within close proximity to leading academic and medical institutions such as Emory University, Center for Disease Control, Shepherd Center, Grady Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Georgia Tech. We are close to telecom and corporate powerhouses including COX, Cisco, AT&T, and IBM. Atlanta boasts one of the largest and most efficient airports in the country. It’s no wonder Atlanta is America’s #1 moving destination for the 6th year straight! Atlanta has 5 Orthodox schools with all styles of learning, including an infant through 12th grade Modern Orthodox school, a Montessori school, and yeshiva elementary and high schools. All kinds of children’s programming keep our youth engaged out of the classroom. Daily learning opportunities are available for men and women, as well as annual community wide family events like the Atlanta Kosher BBQ Bake Off or Toco Hills Purim Parade. The supermarkets and Costco all have kosher delis and bakeries; we have 8 kosher restaurants, and kosher take-out stores. Affordable homes start at $450K/rentals-$2400), apartments (2 bedroom luxury start at $1800), and condos are available. Property taxes are very low! Come on down, Y’all! Experience Southern hospitality at its finest!

CONTACT HANNAH FLESHEL hannahfleshel@kw.com • (805) 450-0594

http://bethjacobatlanta.org LESLIE MALLARD leslie@ohrhatorahatl.org • (770) 337-5932

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

www.ohrhatorahatl.org

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

KIM COHEN kcohenfamily@hotmail.com • (404) 401-7026

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

www.congariel.org

• Kosher Dining

LYNETTE JOEL bigmoma500@gmail.com • (678) 641-3759

www.keshertorahatlanta.org

SAVANNAH GEORGIA

avannah, GA, “The Hostess City,” is located between Charleston and Jacksonville and is a 4-hour drive from Atlanta. Consistently named one of the “world’s friendliest cities,” this coastal town has a world-class reputation for hospitality and grace. Savannah boasts the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country and sits atop many “best-of” travel lists. While Savannah is missing things like snow, traffic, and long commutes, it is full of parks, squares, islands, and beaches. Within the eruv, home prices start under $200K. Jobs are available in many fields: medicine, dentistry, education, logistics, Georgia Port, engineering, design, film, music and more. Area universities include Georgia Southern University, Mercer University School of Medicine, South University, Savannah State University, and Savannah College of Art and Design. Congregation Bnai Brith Jacob (BBJ) boasts a membership of 300 families and is home to the Savannah Kollel and an award-winning NCSY chapter. The Rambam Day School (Pre-K—8th grade) is highly accredited and caters to the full spectrum of Jewish students. Ateres High School for young women serves both local and out of town students with a high quality Beis Yaakov education. Kosher catering and take-out are provided through the BBJ Food Service, and kosher groceries are available at the local grocery stores and through Kosher co-ops. A new mikvah at the BBJ is currently under construction. Chabad is in downtown Savannah, and a well-programmed and wellequipped JCC is not far from the BBJ. Adjacent to BBJ is a Kosher Assisted Living Center. Join us, and let’s grow together!

CONTACT JERALD GOTTLIEB DrCoolPool@gmail.com • (912) 661-1224

http://bbjsynagogue.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

• Low Taxes

BUFFALO GROVE ILLINOIS

quick 30 minutes from the bustling frum Jewish hub of Chicago, Buffalo Grove is a haven of beauty and calm, replete with a warm, growing Jewish community. Here you’ll find a shul, day school and kollel dedicated to Torah growth, a gorgeous mikvah, and an extensive, upgraded eruv. BAY Shul has a real family feel with a sit-down kiddush every Shabbos and fun community programming. Torah Academy, a wonderfully warm, student-centered day school, grades PreK-8th, provides an excellent, individualized Torah and general studies education to a broad range of students. The Northern Lights Kollel has one-on-one learning opportunities across the northwest suburbs and Chicago. Buffalo Grove has ALL of the above PLUS stunning parks, nature preserves, ball fields, tennis courts, walking paths, and public libraries. Nearby, Shalom Bakery offers delicious, kosher baked goods, while the local Jewel-Osco, and Jewish-owned Garden Fresh - local supermarkets, have a well-stocked kosher aisle as well as kosher meat, chicken, and fish. Within 10 minutes there are stores such as Trader Joe’s, Woodman’s, Costco, Walmart, Marshalls, and ALL of YOUR favorite shopping spots! We’re a hop, skip and a jump to the great Chicago Jewish shopping, eateries, high schools, etc. Housing options in Buffalo Grove range from single family homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums, available at affordable prices – 4-BR houses start at 350K! Buffalo Grove is only 25 min to O’Hare International Airport! We’d love to have you come visit in-person or meet by Zoom, and join our BG family! Remember: Think BiG!

CONTACT RABBI SHIMON ZEHNWIRTH rabbiz@torahacademybg.com • (773) 771-2613

http://torahacademybg.com

RABBI ELIEZER GRUNBERG rabbigrunberg@gmail.com • (347) 742-2858

www.bayshul.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Affordable Homes/Co-ops • Eruv • Job Opportunities • Kollel

• Kosher Food Availability • Mikvah • Tuition Vouchers/Rebates • Yeshiva Elementary Day School

NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS

“L

ife moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller, Northbrook resident (from Hughes, John, et al. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Pictures Corp, 1987) Forget the ruckus of the city, Northbrook is a safe and beautiful neighborhood with homes that have spacious yards for your family to enjoy! Our community is warm, vibrant, and home to people from diverse backgrounds and hashkafot. We relish the opportunity to support each other through good times and bad and find any opportunity to have an event together.

Northbrook boasts an Architectural Digest-worthy mikvah, inclusive eruv, supermarkets with kosher food and meat, an Israeli-style restaurant, daily minyanim, regular shiurim, Shabbat youth groups, exciting social programming, and weekly sit-down kiddushim. If you’re looking for anything that isn’t available in Northbrook itself, the larger Chicago/Skokie Jewish community is only a 20-minute ride away. Northbrook has great amenities including a JCC, library (with free classes for kids), park district pools, immaculately kept parks, weekly farmers market, camps, and numerous golf courses. Houses are available all around Darchei Noam Glenbrook starting around $300K! Job opportunities are available in multiple sectors for businesses based in or around Northbrook (e.g. Walgreens, Allstate, Caterpillar, Underwriters Labs, Crate & Barrel) and the Chicago city center is only a 45-minute train ride away. Many have come to visit and then decided to stay; come and spend a Shabbat with us and you’ll see why!

INCENTIVES

•D iscounted shul membership

CONTACT

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

RABBI DANIEL FOX rabbifox@darcheinoamglenbrook.org • (510) 452-7997

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

SHAYA AVNER howardavner@gmail.com • (847) 414-9438

www.darcheinoamglenbrook.org

• Kosher Dining

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA

ndianapolis is a big city with a small town feel and the amenities of a major metropolis: major sports teams, a thriving downtown scene, orchestras, theaters, and museums--including the world’s largest children’s museum! Indianapolis hosts numerous universities such as University of Indianapolis and Marion University. Traffic is light, there’s plenty of room to roam (and free parking downtown on Sundays!), and the people are classic Midwest friendly. The Indy Jewish community is at the heart of it, with no more than a 30-minute drive to any part of the city. Our large eruv has options for affordable housing, including apartments and condominiums adjacent to the shul, and beautiful 3BR-4BR houses ranging from $250-400K with low property taxes! The jewel of our kehilla is Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (https:// www.hhai.org),(12 mo-8th grade) a top-ranked school. Our Jewish Community Center (https://jccindy.org) hosts sports facilities, camps, afterschool programs, a water park, and kosher take-out. Indianapolis supports school vouchers; district public schools are highly ranked, with ample special needs services. Indianapolis has a booming job market and is the headquarters of Eli Lilly, Anthem, Angie’s List, RCI, Simon Property Group, Dow AgroSciences, Finish Line, and the NCAA. Just a 5-minute walk from each other are 2 Orthodox shuls, (Ashkenazi and Sephardi). Kosher meat and chicken are sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger. Additionally, we receive bulk deliveries of kosher food through the KC Kosher Co-op multiple times each year. Indianapolis is just a 2-hour drive to Cincinnati or South Bend, 3-hours to Columbus or Chicago. Come join us!

INCENTIVES Congregation B’nai Torah offers a $5,000 incentive to the first family to move to our wonderful community and $2,500 to the first individual. Payment will be two 50% installments. The first installment will be upon proof of buying or renting a house within the eruv and the second payment will be after one year AMENITIES in our community.

CONTACT NATHANIEL SHERE nathaniel.shere@gmail.com • (317) 414-7960

https://experiencejewishindy.com www.btorahindy.org/

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Low Taxes

SOUTH BEND INDIANA

outh Bend is a vibrant and growing Torah community with 130+ families and growing! Job opportunities are propelling this growth as the job market is on fire!

There is a great network of people to help you find a job in South Bend. The community also enjoys a low cost of living with a unique State School Voucher program that keeps the cost of tuitions very low. A 3/4-bedroom house with a large yard can be purchased for $175K-$350K with property taxes as low as $1,000-$3,500 a year. Centrally located in the heart of the Midwest, we are 90 miles from Chicago, a 3-hour drive to Detroit and 4 hours to Cleveland, so you can easily visit family and friends in those cities as well. Our local kosher grocery carries a full line of Cholov Yisroel, meat, and chicken. With an updated Eruv and a new mikvah being built, South Bend offers everything a frum family would need. The community boasts multiple minyanim, a kollel, and three fine schools, The South Bend Hebrew Day School, Bais Yaakov High School, and the Yeshiva Gedolah of South Bend, that provide strong Judaic and secular curricula. Nightly community wide learning and shiurim offered throughout the week. Our close-knit community is warm and inviting, with people at all stages of life! Come join us!

CONTACT SIMON SPRINGER cdisouthbend@gmail.com

www.MoveToJewishSouthBend.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

OVERLAND PARK KANSAS

verland Park is a vibrant, fast-growing Jewish community located in a beautiful (and affordable!) suburb of Kansas City. Over the past five years, an influx of young families has energized the Orthodox community, centered around Congregation BIAV, the only OU shul in the area, and revitalized the local, pioneering Jewish day school, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy. When your child attends BIAV’s overflowing youth groups, you participate in our spirited tefillot, or your family experience the sheer midwestern niceness of everyone around town, you’ll fall in love with Overland Park, the way so many of our members already have! Overland Park boasts an award-winning NCSY chapter, and the local Vaad Hakashrut is constantly increasing the amount of kosher food available. Within walking distance from the shul you will find any level of housing you desire, from renting a townhouse ($1600/mo), to buying an affordable starter home ($250-300K), and all the way up to $800K for the top-end homes in our nicest area, with below-average property taxes. The growing Kansas City metro area is home to several well-known companies such as AMC, Honeywell, Hallmark, Garmin, and H&R Block, as well as many job opportunities in a diverse set of industries. No matter what you are looking for in a new community, talk to us at Overland Park to find out how we might be the right fit for you and your family!

CONTACT JACOB COHEN membership@biav.org • (913) 341-2444

www.biav.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Kollel

LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY

ouisville is a beautiful, scenic Midwest city that is a short driving distance from communities like Chicago, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Anshei Sfard is the Orthodox shul in Louisville, KY where your growth will happen, and involvement will count. In Louisville you can: • Send your kids to a small, innovative Montessori school, so they can (finally) get the attention they need to thrive • Buy a spacious 4-bedroom home with a basement, 3 bathrooms, and a lush front + backyard — all for $240K • Raise a family with joy, health, and peace of mind — because you have a good job, no commute, and expenses that have been slashed by at least 25% • Access a robust local job market — with particular opportunities in medicine, senior healthcare and retail. You will never commute more than 20 minutes to work • Build a small but growing community — and create real, lasting impact • Enjoy over 13,000 acres of magnificent city parks — and endless familyfriendly activities Some of America’s largest companies are headquartered in Louisville: Ford, UPS, Humana, GE, Brown-Forman, Kindred Healthcare, Yum Brands. Kosher food? Available in abundance. Even a kosher ice cream shop. Mikvah within an eruv? Yes, located within walking distance of most neighborhood homes. Pleasant climate? Expect 4 beautiful, full seasons...and no extreme weather. If you are an active, committed Jew excited about improving your quality of life and shaping the face of a growing community, you belong in Louisville. Get in touch now to schedule a visit! We can’t wait to meet you!

CONTACT RABBI SIMCHA SNAID rabbisnaid@ansheisfard.com • (912) 704-2769

www.ansheisfard.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

GREATER BOSTON Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Malden, Newton, and Sharon

MASSACHUSETTS

elcome to the vibrant Orthodox communities of Greater Boston! Religious life in the area is mainly found in the neighborhoods of Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Malden, Newton, and Sharon, offering you a choice of lifestyle from cities to suburban areas to a rural suburb. The communities all support the same Orthodox day schools and yeshivas. There are 5 elementary/middle schools and 4 high schools, including coed, girls, and boys options. Additionally, there are Jewish daycare and preschool programs throughout the area. Kosher food is readily available around Greater Boston at supermarkets, bakeries, and kosher grocery stores. There are currently 6 kosher restaurants in Brookline and Boston, as well as several kosher caterers and our own CRC-listed Va’ad HaKashrut, the KVH. Every shul is within an eruv, and there are several beautiful mikvaot in the area. Greater Boston is one of the top high-tech centers in the US, and employment growth is high compared to national averages. It’s also one of the world’s best-known academic hubs and is home to some of the top hospitals in the country. Massachusetts was ranked as the top state to have a baby by the New York Times, and WalletHub’s list of safest states ranked all six New England states in the top 10. Within an hour, you can reach countless cultural and recreational opportunities, and we have some of the best sports teams around! Please give us a call - we’d love to answer your questions, invite you for a Shabbos, and introduce you to our communities!

INCENTIVES Check out https://bethisraelmalden.org/incentives/

CONTACT TALIA WEISBERG weisbergtalia@gmail.com • (917) 496-6785

http://movetoboston.org

AMENITIES • Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Kollel

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

SPRINGFIELD/ LONGMEADOW MASSACHUSETTS

pringfield/Longmeadow boasts the beauty of New England with peaceful and affordable residential areas and all the amenities one would expect from a small city and suburb--all within a couple of hours from friends and family in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Boston area. Our community is host to a Modern Orthodox synagogue, a Chabad, youth groups (including NCSY/Emtza) and an active JCC. Springfield/Longmeadow has a PreK-8 school and a PreK-12 school nearby, with one of the most generous subsidies for all students and additional scholarships for eligible students. Springfield/Longmeadow, well-known home to the Springfield Museums, Basketball Hall of Fame, MGM Springfield, and Dr. Seuss Museum, also boasts being in close proximity to Tanglewood, live entertainment and theaters, beautiful parks, cultural activities, shopping, skiing and amusements. Our community is well-known as an outstanding area for STEM. Additionally, there are employment opportunities in medicine, insurance, finance, education. Fifteen colleges and universities are within a half hour drive; Mass Mutual Life, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Baystate Health are among the many large employers headquartered in our community. Ample and varied housing is available within walking distance of our shuls, including beautiful Victorians and senior and assisted living residences—starting at $300K—much more affordable than equivalents in New York or Boston. Our community is diverse, with warmth and inviting inclusiveness and acceptance, where hashkafic and religious differences do not keep people apart. We are small enough that everyone knows and cares about each other. Come visit Springfield/Longmeadow!

INCENTIVES Generous tuition stipend at all area Jewish Day Schools as a Longmeadow/Springfield community member.

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

CONTACT RABBI SHLOMO YAFFE Office@bnaitorahma.org • (413) 567-0036

www.bnaitorahma.org

NORA GORENSTEIN ngorenstein@jewishwesternmass.org • (413) 737-4313

www.jewishwesternmass.org

•S pecial Needs/Disability Resources

• Eruv

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Job Opportunities

•T wo Jewish Early Childhood

• Kosher Food Availability

Programs

• Low Taxes

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Mikvah

• Yeshiva High School

• Retirement/Senior Living

OAK PARK MICHIGAN

ak Park is a fast growing, close-knit community that has a low cost of living, especially relative to other large metropolitan areas. There are several synagogues, with Young Israel of Oak Park being the largest Modern Orthodox synagogue in the area. Local education is very affordable, and includes preschools, elementary schools, and middle/high schools that span a wide range on the Torah spectrum. Higher education is available at Wayne State University and University of Michigan, as well as several other schools. Oak Park is near several highly-ranked hospitals, Jewish Senior Life facilities/programs/services, and kosher assisted living facilities, some located directly next to Young Israel of Oak Park. Employment opportunities abound in the Detroit metropolitan area in Medicine, Automotive/ Engineering Industry, and Information Technology (home of Automation Alley). Affordable housing is easily found with houses ranging $150-400K, as well as rental apartments and townhouses. Income and property taxes are significantly less than those in other major metropolitan areas. Oak Park/East Southfield have several kosher restaurants/shopping, as well as a beautiful mikvah. A large JCC located in nearby West Bloomfield serves the Detroit Metropolitan area. Stress–free commutes are usually 20 minutes or less, with easy accessibility to highways and low congestion travel. NYC is about 10 hours by car and 1.5 hours by plane. Please come to Oak Park for a visit and experience our famous Midwest hospitality!

INCENTIVES Free visit, free initial membership, a point person for guiding transition, free initial tuition at one of the local schools.

CONTACT RABBI SHAYA KATZ Rabbi@YIOP.org • (443) 514-5553

www.yiop.org

SHOSHANA KATZ shoshanakatz@yahoo.com • (248) 470-0231

www.yiop.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Many shuls, thriving young couples’ scene

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Kollel

• Special Needs/Disability

• Kosher Food Availability

Resources

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Low Taxes

• Yeshiva High School

SOUTHFIELD MICHIGAN

he Southfield community is located in Oakland County with easy access to most metro area expressways about 20 minutes from Downtown Detroit. Southfield offers both a cosmopolitan, culturally- diverse residential population and a thriving international business community. Residents and businesses alike come to Southfield for its excellent city services and easy access to all of Southeastern Michigan. Southfield has experienced tremendous growth in the past several years with many young families moving from New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Philadelphia, Florida, Memphis, Montreal, and Israel. The Young Israel of Southfield (YIS) serves the Modern Orthodox community and offers numerous learning and social opportunities for men, women, and children of all ages throughout the year. The YIS community is warm, welcoming, and growing. Religious schools within Southfield include Farber Hebrew Day School, – Yeshivat Akiva, a Modern Orthodox Day School, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, and Yeshiva Beth Yehuda. Southfield offers affordable housing, with homes starting at $300-400K and apartment rentals ranging from $1065-$1250/month (water included). There are numerous job opportunities in medicine, law, accounting, computer and information technology, engineering as well as many other fields. There is even a Shomer Shabbos internal medicine residency program. Industries in the area include Quicken Loans, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Compuware, Plante Moran, etc. Come to Southfield and join the other happy families who have moved here!

INCENTIVES

• Reduced first-year membership for new members • Interest-free loans to facilitate refurbishment of an area home.

AMENITIES CONTACT ASHER GOLDBERG asher13@gmail.com • (773) 910-6140 RABBI YECHIEL MORRIS ravyym@gmail.com • (248) 227-5187

www.yisouthfield.org

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Special Needs/Disability

• Eruv

Resources

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

• Kollel • Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining

School • Yeshiva High School

CHESTERFIELD MISSOURI

issing the feeling of community? Imagine what it would feel like to really belong, to really make a difference! Join the ever-growing number of families who have moved to our community!

Chesterfield, a thriving, vibrant oasis of Torah, located west of St. Louis, offers a full-service Orthodox lifestyle with all the physical and spiritual amenities of a young, growing community. Each family has the opportunity to contribute to community growth and make a difference. Chesterfield boasts the benefits of small-town warmth with the amenities of an established community. Chesterfield provides an eruv and a mikvah. Our Chesterfield Kollel is a source of pride in the community as it contributes to daily and nightly Torah learning and our spiritual growth. A 25-minute drive brings you to St. Louis and a network of established and growing Jewish Day schools including yeshiva high schools for girls and boys. Kosher shopping and food options are available in St. Louis. Located in St Louis are a multitude of employment opportunities in many fields including a nationally recognized medical community, and top biotechnology, electronics, and telecommunications companies. With our extensive contacts, we are eager to help in any job search. Numerous affordable housing options, set on quiet and beautiful residential streets, are available within our extensive Eruv: 1-and 2-bedroom apartments starting at $800/month, 3-bedroom townhouses are around $1300/month. Housing prices range from $400K to the mid-$500K. For 25 years our shul, Tpheris Israel, was led by Rabbi Aaron z”tl and Chanie Winter who maintained close connections with each community family. Their children, Rav Moshe and Tziri Winter, are continuing their inspiring leadership. We invite you to visit our community—please come for a Shabbos! Maybe it is time for you to explore a different, exciting community, where you can feel a connection and make a difference.

CONTACT MICHAEL TREISMAN mctreisman@sbcglobal.net • (314) 393-7068 CHESKY AND AVIGAIL BROWN cheskyb@gmail.com • (718) 916-5927 avigailbrown@gmail.com • (718)781-2536

www.tickstl.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

• Job Opportunities

Resources

• Kollel

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

• Low Taxes

LAS VEGAS / PECCOLE RANCH NEVADA

he Jewish community of Las Vegas / Peccole Ranch is a very developed out-of-town community. Unprecedented in most Western suburban areas, Young Israel is within walking distance of kosher groceries, shopping centers, 2 kosher restaurants, a multiplex movie theater complex, numerous upscale condominiums, and apartments, as well as the Mesivta and Beit Midrash. Just blocks from our Shul are affordable homes that front lakes, the desert foothills, and several miles of peaceful shaded walking trails. We are 15 minutes away from the magnificent Red Rock Canyon and Spring Mountain Ranch, where locals enjoy hiking, biking, and picnicking. Hoover Dam and Mt. Charleston are a short drive away. As most Las Vegans consider a 30-minute commute unreasonable, residents have more family time and less stress. The median price for a home in Las Vegas is $450K. There is no city or state income tax and the job market is strong, especially in the legal, health, and education professions. The Las Vegas community boasts a full, Jewish infrastructure with 2 day schools, boys and girls high schools, 3 mikvaot, an eruv, 11 kosher restaurants, and plentiful kosher shopping. The Young Israel Aish community is uniquely warm, close knit and welcoming. Our classes, services and programs engage an eclectic and multi-generational community. Our thriving youth department builds a true love of synagogue attendance for young people from tots to teens. Please join us for a Shabbat and become part of our vibrant community–a spiritual oasis in the desert!

CONTACT

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

rabbiavianderson@gmail.com • (347) 235-7166

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Ashkenazi and Sefardi Daily Minyan

• NCSY

www.yiaishlv.org

• Beit Midrash

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

RABBI AVI ANDERSON

• Job Opportunities

School

• Kollel

• Yeshiva High School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yoetzet Halacha

• Kosher Dining

EAST BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY

ocated along the Raritan and South Rivers in Central New Jersey, East Brunswick attracts Modern Orthodox families, couples, and singles to our suburban lifestyle within easy distance of both New York City and Philadelphia. Young Israel of East Brunswick (YIEB) is home to over 215 families enjoying a “one shul” Modern Orthodox community led by Rabbi Joshua Hess. We have a mikvah, eruv, kosher restaurants, shopping, Shabbos youth groups and teen minyan, weekday youth activities, adult education classes, and many other fun, social, charitable, and educational programs. Our community is centrally located to top-flight companies and institutions, including Rutgers University, Princeton University, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Ernst & Young, and Prudential. Two parkand-rides in East Brunswick offer express bus service to Manhattan, and 3 NJ Transit rail stations are just 15 minutes away. Affordable homes and apartments along tree-lined streets surround YIEB with single-family (3-4 bedrooms) homes with large properties starting around $400K. School options abound in East Brunswick, home to the Netivot Montessori Yeshiva and Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, the state’s only Hebrew-language charter school. Nearby is Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva (RPRY) along with Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy and numerous high schools. East Brunswick maintains 17 parks with lakes, trails, ball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and more. We’re also home to the Playhouse 22 community theater and to Crystal Springs Waterpark, our community aquatic center with pools, slides, sprinkler park, and lazy river.

INCENTIVES New YIEB members receive one complimentary year of membership and one year deferred on their building fund obligation.

CONTACT JEFFREY TAUB jeffreytaub@gmail.com • (732) 887-1763

www.yieb.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Special Needs/Disability

• Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining

Resources • Yeshiva Elementary Day School

ELIZABETH/ HILLSIDE NEW JERSEY

ooking for a community with the amenities of the NY Tri-state area but the warmth and friendliness of a smaller town? Come join us in Elizabeth/ Hillside, a beautiful community in Central New Jersey.

Hillside and Elizabeth are only minutes apart by car, and walkable on Shabbos, encompassed by a single eruv. Elizabeth’s Elmora section is home to 3 shuls, the elementary and boys’ high school, an array of kosher restaurants (including a kosher Dunkin’ Donuts), a kosher supermarket, and a popular Shabbos Park. Nearby, Hillside’s Westminster section offers several shuls and the Bruriah High School for Girls, along with a new Shabbos Park and walking trails. In addition, the local YM-YWHA of Union County offers a full spectrum of services for the community, including day care (complete with kosher meals!), summer camp, children’s sports programs, exercise classes, and men’s and women’s swim hours. The Orthodox population ranges from Modern Orthodox to Yeshivish to Israeli Dati — yet we all engage as one cohesive community. Elizabeth/ Hillside is in the heart of a robust job market, with an easy 30-minute commute to Manhattan by train or bus and access to major highways, mass transportation, airports, and more. We are close to many other large Jewish communities, such as Brooklyn (30 minutes away), Passaic/ Clifton (25 minutes), Teaneck (35 minutes), and more. Hillside and Elizabeth boast a wide range of housing options, with homes in move-in condition starting around $400K. We look forward to seeing you soon!

INCENTIVES The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ offers tuition grants for Jewish schools in the area, and Shul membership for the first year is free. JEC’s Gra Scholarship offers one year of free tuition per family who purchases a home in the area.

CONTACT ROBERT HEIZLER theelizabethjewishcommunity@gmail.com • 917-674-3195

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

•S pecial Needs/Disability

www.jecelmorashul.com

• Job Opportunities • Kollel

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

STEVEN ROSEN rosen.sr@gmail.com • (917) 608-0247

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

www.adathisraelshul.org

BRIAN SPREI bsprei@gmail.com • 908-337-5103

www.elmorahillsminyan.org

• Low Taxes

Resources

LINDEN

NEW JERSEY

inden is a welcoming, affordable, “small town feel” community in the metro-NYC area, with the peaceful comforts of suburbia and all the amenities of larger Jewish communities. It is one of the most centrally located cities in NJ--a half hour from Teaneck, Brooklyn, NYC, and many universities and major work centers. Because of this, Linden is the smart choice for young couples and families looking to settle down and grow their careers and families in a cost-effective way. The expansive eruv allows a wide variety of housing in a range of prices. Housing prices range between $400-550K for a 3-4 bedroom home, while a 2-bedroom apartment rents for $1600/mo. Linden also offers a beautiful new mikvah in the area, located at Congregation Anshe Chesed. The shul’s supervised Shabbos groups for children (6 months+) enable all parents to daven without distraction, and year-round programming is run for children AND adults – parents can have fun too! A strong relationship with YU and the Center for the Jewish Future provides shiurim and weekly chavrusah/chaburah learning opportunities. Just blocks from Anshe Chesed are playgrounds, a fish-filled pond, and many public parks. Hiking/biking trails, waterparks, indoor play areas, golf courses, zoos, and swimming pools are all just minutes away. More importantly, there are 3 Jewish daycares, 6 Jewish elementary day schools and 5 high schools within commutable distance. Anshe Chesed also is currently offering incentive packages for renters and buyers who get involved and are interested in impacting the community.

INCENTIVES

• Every new family automatically gets a $2,200 value move-in package consisting of one year: o Free membership to local Y to use daycare, after school programming, day camps, gym facilities and more! oF ree premium membership to the Ziga Roshanksi Mikvah, which includes free appointments all year and jacuzzi spa access every time oF ree Family Membership to Anshe Chesed including High Holiday seats • Special Leadership Grants of up to $10,000/year for 3 years for members who will contribute to the Shul’s growth and development. • An additional $1,800 tuition grant from the MetroWest Federation for all new families sending their children to a MetroWest school. • Additional $15,000 available for qualified applicants toward either: — Paying off your student loans

— Paying your child’s yeshiva day school tuition

AMENITIES

— Paying for your child’s school transportation

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Tuition Vouchers/

CONTACT RABBI YOSSI KATZ Rabbikatz@anshechesed.org • (973) 967-0675

www.anshechesed.org

• Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining

Rebates • Yeshiva High School

LIVINGSTON NEW JERSEY

ivingston is home to 2 Modern Orthodox synagogues, Suburban Torah and Etz Chaim, which together comprise a vibrant, diverse, warm and inclusive community that values and respects every individual, wherever they might be on their Jewish journey. Livingston is fortunate to have a state-of-the-art mikvah, multiple kosher restaurants and amenities, and close proximity to New York City (20 miles), with train and bus transportation available. Nestled in Essex County, the community is centrally located in Northern New Jersey, also giving it access to a wide range of business and commercial centers throughout the area. Top-rated St. Barnabas Medical Center is located in Livingston. We also have the Friendship Circle and Lifetown, a leading provider of special needs programming for Jewish children. In addition to synagogue incentives, local realtors will help first-time homeowners find affordable homes that start from $500K with property taxes lower than most nearby towns. In addition, the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, the community’s local Yeshiva day school, offers up to $25K over 5 years in tuition incentives to new families, as well as innovative middleincome affordability and financial aid packages.

INCENTIVES Suburban Torah’s New Member Incentive Programs: • Complimentary dues for 1st year and significant discounts on membership fees for +3 years • Tuition discount at The Iris & Errol Berman Early Childhood Center • Two High Holiday guest seats for 2 years • Free tickets to SSTC Annual Dinner for 4 years • Social Hall Rental Credit Etz Chaim’s New Member Incentive Programs: • Membership dues, high holiday seats, and annual dinner fees waived in 1st year of membership, and reduced in following years • Professionals available to assist with moving-related items such as title, closings, legal and contracting (building)

CONTACT CHANY CHAPMAN andrea.e.chapman@gmail.com • (347) 517-8125

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

•S pecial Needs/Disability

www.suburbantorah.org

• Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

RABBI SAM KLIBANOFF rabbiklibanoff@gmail.com • (516) 250-9245

• Low Taxes

• Yeshiva High School

www.etzchaimnj.org

Resources

RANDOLPH/ MOUNT FREEDOM NEW JERSEY

elcome to Mount Freedom, a beautiful country community of Randolph located in Morris County, New Jersey. Easy commuting access to NYC and affordable housing has made us a destination choice for Jewish families. In fact, our area was first developed as a summer resort community and has retained its rustic charm. Mt. Freedom Jewish Center is a Modern Orthodox Synagogue established close to 100 years ago. Today, we are a growing and thriving community of over 150 families who enjoy celebrating Shabbat and Chagim together and participating in cultural, social and educational experiences. Our warm, diverse and open community includes an eruv and a mikvah, Torah learning opportunities from beginner to advanced, and easy access to all 4 of the Jewish day schools in the Greater MetroWest area. Homes can be purchases starting at $300K with lower taxes than many other NJ communities. Many major employers (Atlantic Health, Bayer, UPS, Saint Clare’s Hospital, ADP, Novartis, AT&T, Verizon, Avis Budget Group, BASF, Wyndham Worldwide) are a short drive away and NJ Transit and Lakeland Bus Company provides direct access to New York City in about an hour. Mt. Freedom/Randolph is noted for its beautiful parks, relaxed and friendly community and terrific recreation programs. Conservation of open lands is prioritized, and the park system includes 16 miles of nature trails connecting parks, schools and neighborhoods taking full advantage of preserved woodlands and fields. Please join us for Shabbat and experience the beauty of Mt. Freedom!

INCENTIVES Randolph participates in the NJ Day School Initiative (http://www. njdayschools.org/), which provides incentives to families interested in moving to the area.

CONTACT RABBI MENASHE EAST rabbi@mtfjc.org • (201) 923-1107

www.mtfjc.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Tuition vouchers/Rebates

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

ISRAEL

PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY Albany (NY) Allentown (PA) Atlanta (GA) Bensalem (PA) Boston (Greater) Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Malden, Newton, Sharon (MA) Buffalo Grove (IL) Charleston (SC) Chesterfield (MO) Cincinnati (OH) Columbus (OH) Denver (CO) East Brunswick (NJ) East Meadow/Long Island (NY) Elizabeth/Hillside (NJ) Fairfax (VA) Fleetwood (NY) Glendale/Milwaukee (WI) Gush Etzion (Neve Daniel – Elazar-Alon ShvutBat Ayin – Tekoa -Nokdim- Maale Amos) Houston (TX) Indianapolis (IN) Jacksonville (FL) Las Vegas/Peccole Ranch (NV) Linden (NJ) Livingston (NJ) Long Beach/Long Island (NY) Louisville (KY) Ludlow Park/ Yonkers (NY) Memphis (TN) Merrick/Long Island (NY) Norfolk (VA) Northbrook (IL) Northeast Philadelphia (PA) Oak Park (MI) Overland Park (KS) Penn Wynne/Philadelphia (PA) Pinecrest (FL) Plainview/Long Island (NY) Poughkeepsie (NY) Randolph/Mt. Freedom (NJ) Raritan Valley — Highland Park, Edison, East Brunswick (NJ) Richmond (VA) Sacramento (CA) Savannah (GA) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (PA) South Bend (IN) South New Rochelle (NY) Southfield (MI) Springfield (NJ) Springfield/Longmeadow (MA) Stamford (CT) West Hartford (CT) West Orange (NJ)

REGION Northeast Mid-Atlantic South Mid-Atlantic Northeast Midwest South Midwest Midwest Midwest West Tri-State Tri-State Tri-State Mid-Atlantic Tri-State Midwest ISRAEL South Midwest South West Tri-State Tri-State Tri-State Midwest Tri-State South Tri-State Mid-Atlantic Midwest Mid-Atlantic Midwest Midwest Mid-Atlantic South Tri-State Northeast Tri-State Tri-State Mid-Atlantic West South Mid-Atlantic Midwest Tri-State Midwest Tri-State Northeast Tri-State Northeast Tri-State

RARITAN VALLEY

(Edison/Highland Park & East Brunswick)

NEW JERSEY

aritan Valley (East Brunswick, Edison and Highland Park), located in Central New Jersey, is 45 minutes from anywhere in NJ, 1-hour to NYC and 30 minutes away from Newark airport.

Raritan Valley has 9 Shuls (with 20 different minyanim), 3 Elementary Yeshiva Day Schools, Reenas Bais Yaakov Girls High School, and RJJ Yeshiva, Highland Park Kollel, Kosher restaurants and grocery stores 3 mikvaos, and eruvim. With over 1500 families and 50 years young, we are a well-established midsize Jewish community, poised to grow as we begin our next half century. Our homes are affordable, with most in the $400-$600K range. The commute to either Midtown or Downtown NYC with 2 NJ Transit Train Stations, and a NJ Transit Bus Hub located nearby, is about 1 hour. The Menlo Park, Woodbridge and East Brunswick Malls are all minutes away as are large local parks and many attractions. RWJ Barnabas Medical Center, St. Peter’s Hospital and JFK Medical Center are all minutes away. Rutgers University is located right next door in New Brunswick. There are plenty of employment opportunities in the surrounding areas with pharmaceutical companies, accounting firms, medical practices and many more large, medium and small businesses within twenty miles of our communities. We have wonderful organizations including Bikur Cholim, Hatzolah, Chaveirim, Tomchei Shabbos, The ROC of New Jersey and many more. You will enjoy living in Raritan Valley. There is a place for everyone here. Please come for a tour -- We look forward to welcoming you here real soon.

INCENTIVES Netivot--The Montessori Yeshiva provides a 15% discount for a new family entering Early Childhood, and a 10% discount for a new family entering their Elementary school. Additionally, they provide tuition assistance. Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva has a Tuition Affordability Plan to assist middle income families, as well as providing tuition assistance for qualified families.

CONTACT JOSH PRUZANSKY President and CEO of The ROC of New Jersey jp@therocnj.org • (732) 690-7074

www.therocnj.org/community-growthinitiative

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Kosher Dining

• Eruv in each community

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day Schools

• Kollel

• Yeshiva High School

SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY

PRINGFIELD is a cozy and pleasant place to live and raise a family. The center of the Orthodox Jewish community is Congregation Israel of Springfield (CIS). Under the leadership of Rabbi Chaim Marcus, who is committed to creating an environment that helps each community member grow in their Avodas Hashem to the best of their abilities, CIS has seen explosive growth with the young family demographic increasing from a handful of families a decade ago to almost 50 young families today. CIS is a warm and inviting shul and a place all community members feel at home! CIS is the only Orthodox shul in Springfield that results in an out-of-town style community only a little more than 30 minutes outside NYC. Due to its geographic location, Springfield residents can reasonably access employment opportunities in NYC and anywhere in NJ north of Trenton. Springfield is the home of Bagels Supreme, Tokyo Hibachi, Rye Deli & supermarkets that carry kosher products, including fresh meats, fish, and cheese. There are 2 Modern Orthodox day schools (JKHA/RKYHS & JEC/RTMA/ Bruriah), both within a 15-minute drive from Springfield. Information about a community is important, but if you really want to know what’s going on in Springfield, please come for a Shabbos and see for yourself. Let us know when you’d like to come, and we’ll take care of the rest. #JustOneShabbos

INCENTIVES

• Smart Move incentive of $1,800 per family that enrolls in a local

participating day school (offered by Jewish Federation of MetroWest NJ).

• Young Couples (27 and under) incentive gives the couple a one- time moving bonus of $1500 plus the opportunity to earn an additional.

• $500 for each couple they bring to Springfield. To earn the incentive, the couple must live in the apartments and stay in Springfield for at least 2 years. This is a limited time program.

CONTACT ARIELLA BLOOM membership@congregationisrael.org • (201) 401-1884 DEBBIE SHTEINGART membership@congregationisrael.org • (908) 249-1395

www.congregationisrael.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes/Coops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva High School

• Kosher Food Availability

WEST ORANGE NEW JERSEY

est Orange is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community in Northern Central New Jersey 15 miles from Manhattan, with easy access via bus, train, and PATH with jitney service for nearby NJ Transit stations. The housing market offers a wide range of possibilities, with affordable housing within walking distance to shuls, such as Congregation AABJ&D and Ohr Torah, which are the 2 largest Orthodox synagogues. The community offers daily Ashkenazic and Sephardic minyanim (under one roof!), educational programming, and social activities for youth and adults. Many of the community’s children attend Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, the Jewish Educational Center (JEC), and other Central and Northern New Jersey High Schools, with daycare options and the Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School, housed at Congregation AABJ&D. The New Family Incentive program offers families who move to West Orange, join one of its shuls and send their children to one of these yeshivas financial incentives amounting to over $50,000. West Orange offers many attractions such as the South Mountain Recreation Complex which includes a skating rink, The Turtle Back Zoo, Safari Mini Golf, and a beautiful walking trail, boating and Pirate Park. The AMC Dine-In Theater, OSPAC outdoor amphitheater, township pool complex, hiking trails and the Thomas Edison National Historic Park and Museum offer large-scale entertainment close to home. The kosher restaurants in West Orange and neighboring towns include a kosher supermarket, bagel shop, bakery, Chinese food, sushi, pizza restaurants, ice cream, and more. Join us for Shabbat so you can see what makes West Orange so special!

CONTACT ESTI BUSKIN estibuskin@gmail.com • (917) 250-3299 MIKE DIAMOND michaelzdiamond@gmail.com • (917) 757-5628

www.discoverwestorange.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Kollel

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

ALBANY NEW YORK

e are a diverse Modern Orthodox community in the heart of New York State’s capital. Albany has a thriving regional economy along with a JCC, Mikveh, Vaad Hakashrut, Eruv, a kosher nursing home/ independent living center, and a kosher butcher and bakery within a large supermarket. There is a vibrant Jewish Federation, 2 affordable Jewish Day schools with smaller class sizes, preschools (one of which has a Hebrew immersion program), and NCSY. Albany was recently ranked as the best place to live in New York by US News and World Report (2021). Median home prices are $278K and the average apartment rent is $1,658. The average walk to the Modern Orthodox synagogue is less than a mile. Job opportunities abound in New York State Government, tech/nano-tech, medical/dental, and in higher education. The average commute is 23 minutes by car. Albany is a 3-hour drive or Amtrak train ride to New York City, and is also a short drive to Rockland, Northern New Jersey, and Boston. Albany International Airport provides nonstop service to Chicago, Washington, and South Florida. The region boasts four-season outdoor recreation including nearby skiing and hiking, as well as concerts and theatre at a fraction of the downstate price. Please accept our invitation to make Albany and Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob your new Jewish home!

CONTACT SIMONA LEIFER simonafish@gmail.com • (516) 650-8398 RABBI BEN KEAN rabbi@cbaj.org • (518) 489-5819

www.cbaj.org www.hacdalbany.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Eruv

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

• Mikvah • Retirement/Senior Living

EAST MEADOW/ LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

ast Meadow is a small, close-knit community with an out-of-town feel and all the benefits of being in the tri-state area. It attracts families that are eager for a warm and growth-oriented community. Our shul, Congregation Shaarei Zedek of East Meadow, is led by Rabbi Moshe and Rebbetzin Meira Winter. We have an eruv, daily minyanim, shiurim, and an active N’shei. Our local preschool, JFI’s Children’s Learning Center, serves children ages 2-4. There is free bussing to schools in Queens and Five Towns (30-60 minutes away). East Meadow girls attend Bais Yaakov of Queens (BYQ) and boys study at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe (Kew Gardens) or Yeshiva Ketana of Queens (Kew Gardens Hills). High School Girls attend Shevach High School (Kew Garden Hills) or Tichon Meir Moshe (TMM) in Far Rockaway, and the boys learn at Mesivta Chofetz Chaim (Kew Gardens Hills). Manhattan is easily accessible from 2 different LIRR stations which are within a 10-min. drive, and the LIRR is a direct 1-hour trip. Manhattan is 1-1/2-hour drive by car. Housing is affordable with a 3-4 BR house (with a basement) starting at $600K and a front and backyard. Kosher food is available in West Hempstead, which is 15-20 minutes away and has multiple kosher eateries and a Mikvah. Delivery from Queens kosher grocery is available. Shoprite, Stop & Shop, Costco and BJs sell kosher products, including baked goods, frozen items, Cholov Yisrael cheeses, meats and chicken. In East Meadow you will enjoy out-of-town warmth with all of the in-town perks!

CONTACT AVRAHAM PORTNOY aportnoy@thejhc.org • (646) 409-8196

www.kehillaofeastmeadow.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes

• Job Opportunities

• Eruv

• Kosher Food Availability

FLEETWOOD NEW YORK

leetwood is a warm and welcoming Modern Orthodox community in Southern Westchester, minutes from New York City. Recently called “Westchester County’s Best Kept Secret” by The New York Times, Fleetwood offers the conveniences of city living set against the backdrop of the suburban tree-lined streets that make it the perfect place to raise a family. Fleetwood boasts costs of living that are a fraction of other Westchester communities, featuring affordable options from rental apartments to homes starting around $550K. In addition to its established Housing Incentive, Fleetwood Synagogue now offers a new Rental Incentive program. New York City is a simple train ride away. Fleetwood Synagogue is a 5-minute walk from Fleetwood’s Metro-North train station, where riders get to Grand Central within 30 minutes. Fleetwood Synagogue offers Shabbat youth groups, daily minyanim, and communal events that have attracted many to the community. Fleetwood’s proximity to Riverdale and New Rochelle affords residents kosher establishments and Mikvaot within easy reach, each 10-15 minutes away. Our community is also accessible to many Yeshivot, including SAR Academy, Westchester Day School, and Westchester Torah Academy. Fleetwood provides the retail of urban settings within blocks of the shul. Without driving, residents have access to banks, urgent care, pharmacies, supermarkets, and dry cleaners. Come learn more about our affordable community that combines Modern Orthodox amenities with the suburban perks of Westchester. With such an easy commute to New York City, everything in Fleetwood is at your fingertips.

INCENTIVES

• Rental Incentive Program - financial gift towards rental expenses. • Housing Incentive Program – financial gift towards the purchase of a home.

CONTACT RABBI DANIEL ROSENFELT Rabbirosenfelt@fleetwoodsynagogue.org • (914) 664-7643 GABE KLEINFELD Kleinfeldg@gmail.com

www.fleetwoodsynagogue.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

•W alkable to Metro-North,

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

easily accessible from multiple

• Eruv

highways, walkable to retail

• Kosher Food Availability

options

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

LONG BEACH / LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

ong Beach has known a strong Jewish community for over 70 years. This one-of-a-kind beach and boardwalk community offers an idyllic setting, nestled on the serene beaches of Long Island but close enough to the hustle and bustle of New York city that you can literally have it all! Long Beach has 5 Orthodox shuls, a mikvah, an eruv, and a kosher retirement and rehabilitation center. The BACH Jewish Center engages every demographic with programming, including Children’s Sunday Fundays in the summer months, frequent teen onegs, trips, and events, Ladies Nights Out, family game nights, Shabbos meals at the Rabbi’s home, mitzvah fairs, chesed opportunities, shiurim, Daf Yomi, and so much more. There is something for everyone in Long Beach, and in this growing community, your voice will always be heard, and your input appreciated. Home prices range from $650K-$750K with property taxes averaging $11K. There are many day school options merely 15-20 minutes away and the commute to Manhattan is about an hour away and easily accessible with a hop on the Long Island Railroad. Long Beach has its own kosher butcher, bakery, bagel store, pizza shop, and within 20 minutes, there are two dozen kosher restaurants to choose from ranging from fancy to casual and from sushi and Chinese to Mexican, Italian and BBQ. Come visit us and enjoy the beach and boardwalk in Long Beach! You won’t want to leave!

INCENTIVES For those moving to Long Beach, the BACH offers a $50,000 housing stipend per family (or utility bills and broker fee reimbursed for the first year if the family chooses to rent) for those committing to live in Long Beach.

CONTACT AARON KATTAN aaronkattan@gmail.com • (516) 302-6486

www.bachlongbeach.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

• Job Opportunities

Resources

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

• Low Taxes

LUDLOW PARK/ YONKERS NEW YORK

ust 3 blocks north of Riverdale, next to the scenic Hudson River, Ludlow Park offers the perfect blend of convenience, beauty and affordability for Jewish families. The Ludlow Metro North station is just a 5-minute walk and 30 minutes away from Grand Central Terminal. There are large, affordable homes ranging from $500K-700K on quiet tree-lined streets. The neighborhood is safe, and the neighbors are friendly. Ludlow Park is an area which has a small town feel with all the conveniences of Riverdale plus affordability. It’s situated within the Riverdale Eruv and just across the road from the more populous Yonkers neighborhood of Van Courtland Crest with 60+ families. Development plans are in the works for a new park with Hudson River access and 500 new apartments near the Ludlow station. Ludlow Park is near SAR Elementary Day School and High School, Kinneret Day School, Westchester Day School, Westchester Torah Academy, Manhattan Day School, and Ramaz. Ludlow Park is close to kosher shopping and restaurants in Riverdale, including Riverdale Kosher Market, Carlos and Gabby’s & Pizza Block. Young Israel Oheb Zedek of North Riverdale/Yonkers, a welcoming Modern Orthodox synagogue, offers daily prayer services and programming for youth, and adults. Congregation Sons of Israel has Shabbat services. More adventurous walkers can join the Riverdale Jewish Center and Hebrew Institute of Riverdale. Let us know when you can visit us in Ludlow Park! You will want to stay!

CONTACT RABBI YITZY KLEINMAN yikleinman@gmail.com • (845) 641-5135 RABBI YEHOSHUA LINDENBAUM lindenbaum.yehoshua@gmail.com • (201) 787-0521

www.jewishludlow.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Kosher Dining

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

MERRICK / LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

errick is a warm and vibrant community that is conveniently located on Long Island. Merrick is an “in-town” community with an “out- of-town” feel. Just a 42-minute train ride from Manhattan and Brooklyn, with accessibility to many highways, and affordable housing. There is a wide range of housing prices in Merrick, with beautiful homes available in the eruv for as low as $400K. With moderately ranged taxes, there is something for everyone. Merrick is minutes away from scenic parks, great shopping options, many fun things to do with the family and both Jones Beach and Long Beach. Our community has 2 vibrant Orthodox shuls, Young Israel of Merrick and Congregation Ohav Sholom. Merrick is also home to a brand new, state-ofthe-art community mikvah, an eruv, a Judaica store and kosher food that is available locally in supermarkets and at our delicious dairy restaurant. We are also within close driving distance to West Hempstead, the Five Towns, Queens and Suffolk County. Living in Merrick also gives you access to many of the local yeshiva day schools with free bussing to most of them as well. Choose between multiple daily minyanim, classes and shiurim and many fun social programs for the whole family. With an active NCSY chapter and Shabbat and weekday youth programs, there is always something happening in Merrick! Don’t take our word for it – come spend a Shabbat in Merrick and see for yourself why this is the right place for you. We’re sure that you will fall in love from your first Shabbat!

CONTACT RABBI DOV WINSTON rabbi@yimerrick.org • (516) 680-8209

www.yimerrick.org RABBI IRA EBBIN rabbiebbin@ohav.org • (516) 255-7941

www.ohav.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Kosher Dining

• Eruv

• Yeshiva Day Schools

• Job Opportunities

• Mikvah

• Kosher Food Availability

PLAINVIEW/ LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

ocated just East of Great Neck and West Hempstead, Plainview, Long Island presents a modest, tight- knit, outof-town community with all the amenities of New York living. Plainview’s over 250 Orthodox families benefit from 3 growing synagogues (The Young Israel of Plainview, the Sephardic Synagogue, the Plainview Synagogue), the JCC, a local Yeshiva (Mercaz Academy), mikvah, and eruv. Affordable kosher food and catering is provided by Shoprite which boasts a dedicated Kosher kitchen, bakery, and takeout. Home prices start at $500K with taxes commensurate with other Long Island communities. The Long Island Railroad offers express commuting to Midtown Manhattan in just 40 minutes. Further, Plainview’s location opens the door to career opportunities on Eastern Long Island where technology, engineering, and medical fields continue to grow. Most of all, Plainview is known for its uncommon warmth and friendliness. Whether it’s Sunday morning softball, barbecues, painting parties, or teas, Plainview offers new families the opportunity to love and live an exceptional Jewish life.

CONTACT ESTHER LINDER esosnowik@gmail.com • (516) 508-0153

www.yiplainview.org FRANCIE GOLDBERG fgoldberg@mercazacademy.org • (516) 696-4200

www.Mercazacademy.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

• Kosher Dining

POUGHKEEPSIE NEW YORK

oughkeepsie is a quiet midsized city in the beautiful Hudson Valley, surrounded by mountains and the Hudson River.

Poughkeepsie prides itself in Education, Medicine and Technology. It is a city of colleges, with Vassar College, Marist College, Culinary Institute and DCCC in its midst, and Bard College and SUNY in the neighboring cities. Both Vassar Hospital (which recently doubled) and Westchester Mid-Hudson Hospital are inside Poughkeepsie, with discussion of opening a medical school. IBM, Global Foundries and eMegin all have hubs in the Poughkeepsie area. The Poughkeepsie location is perfect for those who are looking to move to a beautiful out-of-town community, while maintaining easy access to New York, about 1 hour to Monsey, and slightly more than an hour to Manhattan, Albany, and Fallsburg. The Amtrak station is in the heart of Poughkeepsie, as well as the Metro-North train to Grand Central. Stewart and Westchester Airports are close, and Yeshivas Ohr Naftali and Monroe are about 45 minutes away. Residential real estate is remarkably inexpensive, both homes and apartments, with 3 bedrooms starting at $290K, a fraction of NYC prices. Our Shul is a well-established Orthodox Kehilla with a mikva, eruv, a large Beis Kenesses with many enjoyable programs and classes. Our local supermarkets carry a moderate selection of kosher meats, with delivery options f rom Monsey. There are over a half dozen senior living and retirement homes in the city, with some of the best biking, boating, historic sites, and hiking just a quick hop away. We would love to welcome you to our community!

CONTACT RABBI SHLOMO KRASNER rabbishlomok@gmail.com • (443) 388-0033 HAL WARREN halw1949@gmail.com • (845) 625-3633

https://schomreisrael.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

SOUTH NEW ROCHELLE NEW YORK

re you looking for a Jewish community that combines the career advantages of being in the New York metro area but simultaneously offers a warm, ‘out of town’ feel? Would you like to live near the water and enjoy beautiful maritime views from your living room window? Look no further than South New Rochelle, NY! Only 30 minutes from Grand Central, South New Rochelle is conveniently located near offices and hospitals in Manhattan, Westchester, the Bronx, and beyond. With Jewish Day Schools, kosher supermarkets, shopping centers, and beautiful waterfront parks…we have it all! From affordable apartment rentals to luxury condos to waterfront homes and everything in between, our housing stock suits all needs. You can live within the eruv, be near the shul, and walk to the beach and train. Our Shul, Congregation Anshe Sholom is a friendly, Modern Orthodox congregation that is welcoming, open-minded, and diverse. Our brilliant rabbi, Rabbi Evan Hoffman, is always available for consultations, teaches many classes (Daf Yomi, Chumash, Jewish History), and is an integral part of Westchester’s Jewish community. Our Shul attracts intellectually curious people looking to grow in Jewish knowledge. Our vibrant community is growing with couples and families moving in–you are invited to come and be a part of this excitement! We would love to answer your questions, show you the community, and host you for Shabbat, where you can meet everyone at our weekly kiddush. Come and see for yourselves why more and more people are choosing South New Rochelle for their new home!

INCENTIVES

Tuition assistance, FREE shul membership for 2 years, FREE high holiday seats for 2 years, FREE use of facilities for 2 years

CONTACT YAEL SCHULMAN yael.schulman@gmail.com • (914) 413-3128

https://anshesholomnewrochelle.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

• Job Opportunities

School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

CINCINNATI OHIO

incinnati’s Jewish community is centered in Amberley Village and Golf Manor. Near major highways, and less than 20 minutes from any part of the city, our community is ideally located and a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Housing is extremely affordable, with a 2,500-square foot 4-bedroom home on a half-acre lot for less than $350K and property taxes less than $10,000/year. Our 3 Orthodox shuls, Congregation Sha’arei Torah, Congregation Zichron Eliezer, and Golf Manor Synagogue, are all within walking distance of each other and offer daily minyanim, classes and shiurim. Jewish education in Cincinnati is incredibly affordable with vouchers provided by Ohio’s EdChoice. School options include Cincinnati Hebrew Day School (boys and girls early childhood-8th grade), Ohr Torah Cincinnati (boys and girls early childhood-8th grade), Atara Girls’ High School, and the new Mesivta of Cincinnati. Cincinnati features all of the standard Jewish community amenities, an eruv, a kollel, 2 mikvahs, 5 kosher eateries, kosher groceries, and a state-of-the-art Jewish Community Center. In addition to Cincinnati’s exciting city scene, professional opportunities include Procter & Gamble, Macy’s, American Financial Group, Kroger Company, University of Cincinnati, and its excellent medical center. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is world-renowned (ranked #2 overall among US children’s hospitals.) Our international airport is about a 25-minute drive away; driving to New York is about 10 hours and to Chicago about 4.5 hours.

INCENTIVES

Private School Vouchers - The Ohio Department of Education offers scholarships of $5,500 (grades K-8) and $7,500 (grades 9-12) to private school students living in Amberley Villange and Golf Manor.

CONTACT ALANA KLINKOWITZ Move2cincy@gmail.com • (513) 939-6534

https://move2cincy.org

RABBI YOSEF ALT Rabbialtgms@gmail.com • (716) 316-0426

www.golfmanorsynagogue.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

• Kosher Dining

RABBI YAIR KUGEL Destinationcincinnati1@gmail.com • (513) 673-5072

www.destinationcincinnati.org

COLUMBUS OHIO

OLUMBUS, the 14th largest city in America and capital of Ohio, is a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community. In fact, it has one of the fastest growing employment markets in the overall Midwest with extremely affordable housing and vital infrastructure to raise a Jewish family and for Jewish individuals. Columbus rates in the top tier for growth, tech opportunity, startup activity, retail/designer trends, zoo, arts, corporate investments, young professionals, housing, banking & insurance, lifestyles, and values. Drive anywhere under 30 minutes! Columbus’ dynamic job market can be attributed to corporations such as Nationwide Insurance, Ohio State University, Cardinal Health, Chase Bank, Wendy’s, Abbott and Battelle Laboratories, and retail giants: L-Brands, A&F, Lane Bryant and DSW. Medical Centers, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University Hospitals, are expanding and hiring. Housing is incredibly affordable. Buy a beautiful 3-bedroom/2- bathroom home of approximately 1,800 sq. ft. for under $275K or rent it for less than $1,700/ month. What makes Columbus even more affordable is that we have state tuition vouchers which significantly reduce the cost of day school education. Columbus is home to 3 vibrant Orthodox synagogues, a community Kollel, a Modern Orthodox K-12 Day School, a mikvah, an eruv, a JCC, and preschools. Our community is home to Jewish learning and thinkers, including our community families, the Schottenstein’s, Wexner’s and Melton’s. The Columbus Orthodox community is warm and friendly, diverse, and accepting and a great place to raise Jewish children. Reach out (columbuspathways.org) and see why Columbus is the place for you.

INCENTIVES

• Reduced JCC Memberships • Free Shul Memberships • Private School Vouchers - State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education offers scholarships of up to $5,500 (grades K-8) and $7,500 (grades 9-12) to eligible students to attend participating private schools, based on either where they live or their family income. • Job Placement Assistance

CONTACT RABBI AVI GOLDSTEIN Rabbi@bjcolumbus.org • (614) 448-8396

www.bethjacobcolumbus.org RABBI DAVID CLAMAN rabbiclaman@gmail.com • (614) 800-8833

www.ahavas-sholom.org RABBI ARI NEUMAN rabbineuman@toratemet.org • (202) 505-0874

www.toratemet.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Low Taxes • Mikvah • Affordable Homes/Co-ops • Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Special Needs/Disability Resources

• Kollel

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

ALLENTOWN PENNSYLVANIA

olling hills through the countryside, bustling downtown area, picturesque Allentown is home to a close-knit Modern Orthodox Jewish community. Nestled in the West End neighborhood, our low cost of living boasts spacious 3–4-bedroom houses for less than $300K within our large eruv, low property and income tax, and tax-free groceries, clothing, drugstore and many household items. Under the rabbinic leadership of Rabbi Nisan Andrews, Congregation Sons of Israel is the center of the community, religiously and geographically. Allentown economy is booming, and companies are creating jobs faster than they can fill them. The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation has identified growth industries as healthcare, transportation, life-science research, high value business services and manufacturing. Our children thrive at the Jewish Day School, our top-notch Pre-K–8th grade school. Our beautiful mikvah and local Vaad are pillars of the community. Kosher meat, dairy and fresh baked goods are among the many kosher foods available at multiple local grocery stores. Dine out at Muhlenberg College, offering meat and dairy fare, under the supervision of the Star-K, or Around the Table Catering operates a parve food truck at the JCC. Only 60 minutes north of Philadelphia, and 90 minutes west of New York. Attractions around the area include Dorney Park, the Crayola Experience, the Da Vinci Science Center, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and AHL affiliate Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Warm hospitality, Small-town values, Metropolitan convenience Come visit Allentown for a Shabbos, where we are all one community.

INCENTIVES

•5 0% off shul membership for two years • 1 -year complimentary JCC Membership •F inancial assistance available by application • Day School financial assistance available on an individual basis

AMENITIES CONTACT

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

KYLE NEWFELD allentownoufair@gmail.com • (314) 313-0038

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

https://www.sonsofisrael.net https://lvkosher.org https://www.jewishlehighvalley.org www.shalomlehighvalley.org

• Kosher Dining

• Job Opportunities • Kosher Food Availability • Low Taxes

Resources • Community Day School (Pre-K-8th gr)

BENSALEM PENNSYLVANIA

ensalem, Pennsylvania is located north of Philadelphia in beautiful Bucks County. It is 25 minutes from Northeast Philadelphia, under 1 hour from Lakewood, and less than 90 minutes from Brooklyn. Bensalem is centrally located near the major communities of the tristate area. Under the leadership of Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Travitsky, Jewish life in Bensalem has blossomed. In this close-knit and warm community, every person makes a difference. Currently, Bensalem boasts a shul, kollel, mikvah, eruv, preschool, and a vibrant outreach organization.

Within a 15-20-minute drive are schools, kosher shopping, and dining which are easily accessible. Bensalem is a very safe and stable place to raise a family and has been listed as one of the “Top 100 Places to Live” by Money Magazine. Homes and rental apartments can be found within the eruv, with homes starting at 300K. Jobs can be found in all the major industries such as accounting, law, medicine, management, and administration. Agencies are eagerly looking to hire all types of therapists and community members can make use of our local Jewish job network made up of local Jewish business owners. Tuition is made affordable by the Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit Program, which allows schools to grant generous scholarships. Taxes in Bensalem (Bucks County) are lower than in the surrounding areas. Come visit or spend a Shabbos with us and get a feel of what Bensalem is all about.

CONTACT RABBI MOSHE TRAVITSKY Rabbi@bensalemoutreach.org • (267) 228-8774 RABBI SHLOMO KOHN Shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org • (215) 756-4830

http://bensalemoutreach.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Preschool

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

• Job Opportunities

Resources

• Kollel

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

• Kosher Dining • Low Taxes

School • Yeshiva High School

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA

oin the over 50 new families who moved in just in the last few years!

Location: Northeast Philadelphia is 90-minutes from NYC, 2 hours to Baltimore, and just over 1 hour to Lakewood. Taking a train to New York? Drive 30-minutes to Trenton Station, and hop onto a train for a 50-minute ride to NYC Penn Station. This is a perfect location if you want to live close to the NYC metro area but are looking for the outof-town feel! Affordability: Our housing prices are unmatched! Rent a 2-3 bedroom home for $1,200-1,400/month with full amenities, including washer/ dryer, easy parking, and private entrance. Buy a house for less than $300K with just $3,000 in property taxes. Wondering how to afford yeshiva tuition? Our Day school tuition packages will astonish you, due to Pennsylvania State Private School Tax Credits. The cost of living is a small fraction of the NYC metro area. Live here, work less, and enjoy what truly matters in life more. Job Market? Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the USA, with jobs in all areas and industries, highlighted by world class universities, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies. Give us your resume, and we will help you network! Our community is made up of warm, welcoming families, multiple shuls and many different school choices. We have a place for everyone. There is so much to do in Philadelphia, with incredible parks, museums, and family friendly activities. Come check us out and let us give you a warm welcome!

CONTACT jewish.philadelphia@gmail.com • (267) 982-2143

http://jcor.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

•O ROT special needs program,

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

summer camps, sports leagues,

• Eruv

excellent universities, and

• Job Opportunities • Kollel • Kosher Food Availability

hospitals •S pecial Needs/Disability Resources

• Kosher Dining

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Low Taxes

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Mikvah

• Yeshiva High School

PENN WYNNE/ PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA

enn Wynne was rated #4 in 2021 for Best Places to Live in America (Niche.com). This rating references the affordability of housing, the low/negligible crime rate, and the positive environment for family life that Penn Wynne provides. The Penn Wynne neighborhood is part of an historic suburb, Lower Merion Township, near Philadelphia. Our neighborhood/town includes several Orthodox preschools, elementary and high schools, plus yeshivot, and Kollels. Classes/shiurim for adults are plentiful. Close to Penn Wynne is a new women’s and a men’s mikvah, Kosher dining, and national food chains with extensive kosher sections (fish, fresh meat, bakeries, deli, prepared foods). Congregation Beth Hamedrosh (CBH), a vibrant and diverse Orthodox synagogue, anchors the community. The synagogue offers a full complement of programming and learning for both adults and children. A new addition on the f ront lawn is a mini-playground for young children. Within our extensive eruv are moderately priced homes (starting at $300K in Penn Wynne and $200K in Overbrook Park/ Philadelphia). CBH has relationships with real estate agents and a title insurance lawyer for assistance in finding homes. Penn Wynne/ Lower Merion Township is 20 minutes from Center City, the downtown business district of Philadelphia, and from the Philadelphia International Airport, Amtrak, the zoo, museums, and sports arenas. Synagogue members are available for networking for jobs. Several medical school affiliated hospitals, drug companies, hi-tech firms, and universities are within a 30-minute drive. We’d love to have you visit and can arrange hospitality for you.

INCENTIVES

•F ree synagogue membership for the first year. •L imited grants exist, if specific criteria are met, up to $20K towards the purchase of a home in Penn Wynne or Overbrook Park to families who agree to fulfill specific shul responsibilities to promote the growth of the shul.

CONTACT RABBI YONAH GROSS rygross@gmail.com • (484) 318-9303 NANCY HORWITZ nancyisserman@outlook.com • 610-331-4734

www.bethhamedrosh.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Food Availability

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Kosher Dining

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Fresh fish deliveries, wine stores,

•Y eshiva Elementary Day

catering for Shabbat and Chagim • Job Opportunities • Kollel

School • Yeshiva High School

SCRANTON/ WILKES-BARRE PENNSYLVANIA

estled among the iconic Pocono Mountains, a 2-hour drive from NYC and Philadelphia, is the Jewish community of the Greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area. Boasting multiple Orthodox shuls and vibrant Jewish Community Centers with an eruv and mikvah access in each city, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are only 20 minutes away from each other north and south on Interstate 81. Our community includes several Jewish schools, accessibility to kosher food stores and restaurants, a vast and growing medical/hospital industry, and numerous colleges and universities. Compared to larger metropolitan areas, the cost of living in Northeastern Pennsylvania is unbeatable! Large homes (starting at $250K) on tree-lined streets with sizable yards, many bedrooms, driveways, and plenty of offstreet parking are available to own with low property taxes, shuls within walking distance, as well as parks for young families and breathtaking nature areas to explore minutes from your new front door! There are various shopping areas between both communities, ski resorts, lakes, golf courses, Jewish camps, a Yankees farm team, Penguins ice hockey team, and venues to enjoy cultural events. You’ll be busy all year! If that’s not enough, there are buses running all day from both WilkesBarre and Scranton to NYC, Philadelphia, and other points of interest if you are looking for a change of pace and not up to driving. With so much to offer and enjoy spiritually, socially, and physically in the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Region, you’ll feel right at home! Welcome!

INCENTIVES

• 1 -year of free membership at Ohav Zedek in Wilkes-Barre and Beth Shalom Congregation in Scranton • 6 months of free membership at the JCC

CONTACT MOLLY RUTTA mollyrutta@gmail.com • (570) 947-7606 SARA FRIEDMAN admin@ohavzedek.org • (570) 239-0626

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Special Needs/Disability

• Kollel

Resources

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Dining

• Yeshiva High School

CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA

harleston’s population is around 136,000, and the city is rated within the top 20% of America’s best places to live, retire, and for young professionals on Niche.com. Wallethub ranks Charleston 19 out of 182 for best places to find a job (2021). The city’s housing median home value is $330,600. Homes, within walking distance to the synagogues, range from $130,000 2-bedroom townhouse to $1 million+ for new housing developments. The median rent is $1,257. The area has a subtropical climate with temperatures ranging from 37.5 to 59°F in January (the coldest month) and from 73 to 91.1°F in July (the hottest month). There is family-friendly outdoor recreation, Universities, Excellent Medical facilities, and the Charleston International Airport (less than 2-hour flights to New York or Miami) Jewish Charleston includes a spectrum of Jews with diverse backgrounds and levels of observance. Everyone, no matter where they are on their Jewish path, can find a home in one of our congregations. Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue is in Historic Downtown Charleston, with a satellite, The Minyan House, in the suburbs. Congregation Dor Tikvah is located next to the Jewish day school, Addlestone Hebrew Academy, a retirement home, and affordable housing. Chabad is located in Mount Pleasant. Our community has a special connection with and focus on children, the continuity of the Jewish people. Addlestone Hebrew Academy educates our children 18 months through 8th grade. Be part of the growth. Be part of the difference. Be part of Jewish Charleston!

CONTACT DAVID ROSENBERG Dor Tikvah dmr964@yahoo.com • (843) 991-2713

www.dortikvah.org

RABBI ELISHA PAUL Addlestone Hebrew Academy elishapaul@gmail.com • (404) 357-0930

https://addlestone.org

LIBBY FOX BSBI foxe3324@gmail.com • (843) 864-6061

www.bsbisynagogue.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Job Opportunities

• Shabbat Guest House

• Kosher Food Availability

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

• Kosher Dining

MEMPHIS TENNESSEE

here are few Jewish communities in the world like that of Memphis. With 4 different Orthodox shuls that all collaborate and share with each other, everyone is truly welcome and embraced here. Memphis offers tremendous and diverse opportunities in educational, cultural, and social activities while also extending the warm Southern hospitality for which we are famous! Our community has 2 Jewish day schools – the Margolin Hebrew Academy (Pre-K–12th Grade) and Bornblum Jewish Community School (K-8), as well as several options for Jewish preschool. Why Jewish Memphis? • Active and friendly community • Great place to raise children • Excellent quality of life • Affordable housing • Jewish Day Schools for all income levels • Orthodox Jewish High School • No city or state income tax • Low cost of living • Job opportunities available in many fields including health care (several local hospitals and private practices), IT, education, engineering, real estate, accounting, business management, etc. • Centrally located community with easy commutes – never longer than 20 minutes! • Kosher restaurants, bakery, and wide availability of kosher food In the past five years, almost 100 new Jewish families have moved to Memphis. What’s all the fuss about? Come on down and check it out y’all! Join us for a Shabbat and see for yourself!

INCENTIVES

•$ 250 towards flights to visit the Memphis Jewish Community • 1 -year free membership at any shul •3 months free membership at the Memphis Jewish Community Center •T uition discounts at both Day Schools

CONTACT JESSICA BAUM 100newfamilies@gmail.com • (901) 219-9794

www.100newfamilies.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Kosher Dining

• Eruv

• Low Taxes

• Job Opportunities

• Mikvah

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

HOUSTON TEXAS

ouston is one of the top destinations for Orthodox families looking to relocate. They are attracted to the superb Torah infrastructure, strong job market and relatively low cost of living. Our demographics are diverse, from large numbers of young families to retirees and empty nesters. Houston offers an array of chinuch options for children: 3 Day Schools, 1 Girls high school, 1 Yeshiva boys high school, and 1 coed high school. There are 3 mikvaot, and 4 eruvin. With 8 restaurants, 6 supermarkets offering Kosher sections, 2 bakeries, and 5+ caterers, there’s plenty to eat! Houston has 8 diverse shuls, including Bellaire Jewish Center, Beth Rambam, Chabad, The Meyerland Minyan Synagogue; Torah VaChessed, Young Israel, Heimish of Houston, and United Orthodox Synagogue (UOS), The Kollel of Houston Torah Center, outreach organizations (Torch, J-Hype, and Lubavitch), and NCSY and Bnei Akiva for youth. Affordable housing is available with sizes, locations, and prices to fit everyone’s preferences and budget. There are even 3-bedroom homes starting at $250K! New construction can also be found. The Orthodox community is well-networked within a variety of fields to help with job placement and career success. Houston is home to many businesses including about 2-dozen Fortune 500 companies. Houston’s economy has an industrial base in energy, aeronautics, and technology and is the Energy Capital of the world. Houston’s Texas Medical Center employs more than 100,000 health care professionals. Texas has no state income tax. Join us for a Shabbat filled with Southern Hospitality and fall in love with Houston!

CONTACT TZIVIA WEISS newfamilies@LevEchadHouston.org • (513) 652-0444 MYRA WEISFELD mweissfeld@gmail.com • (832) 687-2346

https://levechadhouston.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Low Taxes

• Eruv

• Mikvah

• Job Opportunities

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Kollel

• Yeshiva Elementary Day School

• Kosher Food Availability

• Yeshiva High School

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA

orthern Virginia (NoVA) is the largest sub-region within the DC Metropolitan area with one of the fastest growing Jewish populations in the country. With a geography that ranges from world-class technology centers to historic cities and towns, from urban corridors to rural countryside, NoVA offers unparalleled options for home and business locations. Central Fairfax, where the eruv is located, is 15 miles west of downtown Washington DC and adjacent to the Capital Beltway. Fairfax supports a growing diverse Orthodox community with all the infrastructure in place, including a shul, mikvah, kosher meat available at our local grocers, a wide variety of preschool, day school and camp options, a full service JCC and an eruv. Additional amenities are just a short drive away in neighboring Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Career opportunities abound as our local economy is thriving due to our proximity to multiple federal agencies as well as 11 Fortune 500 company headquarters. Banking, technology, health care, and engineering industries are close by and hiring. Our eruv encompasses numerous suburban housing options that serve the needs of our community including apartments, condos, and houses within walking distance of the synagogue. The cost of living in Fairfax is very competitive. 3 BR/2.5 bath homes start at $400K. Property taxes are low. Our community’s strong reputation for kindness and warmth means you will quickly feel like you’ve always lived here. We are eager to welcome you and your family to our neighborhood. Let us know when you are coming to visit!

INCENTIVES

Multiple professional and military discounts available for local businesses.

CONTACT MANDY BOOK mbook@pobox.com • (703) 655-4592

www.fairfaxeruv.org www.novaeruvhomes.com

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Mikvah

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

• Job Opportunities • Kosher Food Availability • Kosher Dining • Low Taxes

Resources • Yeshiva Elementary Day School • Yeshiva High School

NORFOLK VIRGINIA

oin a warm, welcoming, and growing Torah community where you and your family can enjoy a comfortable, relaxing, and productive quality of life.

• A ffordable tuition: Supplemental state-sponsored school tuition is available to qualified parents. First year of tuition is free to qualifying new families. • Local jobs in the fields of Healthcare, Accounting, Law, Commercial Real Estate, Logistics, Manufacturing, Business, and the United States Government. • Affordable housing in the beautiful historic Ghent neighborhood of Downtown Norfolk • Cost of living 27-50% less than many metropolitan areas. Everything you need to raise an observant Jewish family: Toras Chaim, an Orthodox day school with a pre-school program, Yeshivas Aish Kodesh High School for Boys, Binah High School for Girls, a mikvah, an eruv, a welcoming Shul for all Jews, a kollel, a Vaad Hakashrus, and learning opportunities every day of the week! Cardo Café is centrally located in the JCC; Kosher food is available in several local supermarkets. Driving distance to major Jewish communities – Baltimore: 4 hours; Lakewood: 6 hours; NYC: 7 hours. Great weather and region. We are just a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Virginia Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. Norfolk is home to the world’s largest naval base providing economic stability, and the area is rich in history and natural beauty. We will be conducting virtual job interviews in real time with a professional recruiter at the fair. Please send your resume to norfolktorahcommunity@gmail.com.

CONTACT SHOLOM MARKMAN (310) 488-6768

AMENITIES

RABBI SENDER HABER rsh@bnaiisrael.org • (757) 275-8271

• Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Low Taxes

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Tuition Vouchers/Rebates

www.norfolktorahcommunity.com

• Job Opportunities

• Yeshiva Elementary Day

• Kollel • Kosher Food Availability

School • Yeshiva High School

RICHMOND VIRGINIA

n Richmond, VA, just a short drive from DC, Baltimore, and New York, you will find a vibrant Jewish community of wholesome living in a uniquely southern environment. In this land of “Sirs” and “Ma’ams,” where good middos are second nature, our K-8 Jewish day school, Boys’ Yeshiva High School and Beis Midrash, and Girls’ High School offer top quality educational programs taught by teachers with average tenure in our schools of over 18 years. A state-sponsored education improvement scholarship program enables the community to provide full tuition scholarships for grades K-12 for modest income families (for example, a family of 4 children with income under $106.7K would qualify). There are multiple choices for davening (shul, yeshiva), an array of adult learning opportunities, a fully functioning Vaad Hakashrus, an eruv and a beautiful new mikvah. Marketing is also a strong field for employment. Jobs are abundant. Richmond is home to seven Fortune 500 companies, a major research university, a top medical center, the State Capitol, major financial institutions, and a growing logistics hub. Richmond is a vibrant city, winning accolades for its quality of life; outdoor, cultural, and historic amenities; and business friendly environment. (See complete list of accolades at https://www.grpva.com/why-richmond-region/ rankings/) Enjoy all this in your own home, with your own large yard, for less than what you are paying in metropolitan areas. We would love for you to be our guests. Check out our community website at www.JewishRVA.com and contact us about a visit so we can personally extend our Southern hospitality to you.

CONTACT STUART CANTOR scantor@trustmor.com • (804) 433-1512 RABBI DOVID ASHER dovidasher@gmail.com • (804) 288-7953

www.jewishrva.com

AMENITIES • Affordable K-12 tuition program. Free tuition (9-12) for eligible families • Affordable rental houses and apartments

• Job opportunities (Accounting, actuary, finance, marketing, medical) • Kosher food, kosher dining • Pre-schools, K-8 Day school

• Affordable homes/condos

• Yeshiva High School

• Eruv

• Girls’ High School

GLENDALE/ MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN

lendale, a suburb of Milwaukee, is a beautiful green place to live, with a waterfall, parks, hiking, and bicycle/walking trails. Milwaukee, the 5th biggest city in the Midwest, boasts museums, theatres, culture, and major sports teams and was voted “The Coolest City in the Midwest” by Vogue. Bordered by Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, swimming, cultural events, biking and hiking trails, and festivals. Hosting many Fortune 500 companies and boasting many financial service firms Milwaukee’s fastest growing job market is in the service and managerial job areas and in health care professionals. Glendale has a fast-growing Orthodox population, with choices in excellent local Orthodox pre-schools, day schools, and yeshiva high schools, 3 wonderful and varied Shuls, and many opportunities for personal growth and Torah learning. Residents can pick up a great pastrami sandwich at Crown Deli, a Caramel Macchiato at Friendship Café, sushi at Metro Market or all their grocery needs at QuicKosher. Glendale is only 80 minutes from Skokie/Chicago for a wider range of kosher options ant the opportunity to visit the third largest city in the country. Quality of life in Glendale is very high, where beautiful 3-bedroom homes start at $225K, traffic is virtually non-existent, and Glendale’s ambiance promotes a comfortable pace of life. Known for hospitality, warmth, kindness, Midwest values, cooperation and co-existence, Glendale’s Jewish community is an attractive place to raise children or enjoy retirement. Come check out Glendale and visit for a special Shabbos!

INCENTIVES

• Day school financial assistance available on an individual basis • Choice Programs financial assistance • Discounts for shul membership

CONTACT RABBI AKIVA FREILICH thejewishgift@yahoo.com • (414) 573-9353

www.torahinmilwaukee.com

JESSE MILLER jess.glaser@gmail.com • (414) 828-6603

www.asktshul.org

BASYA TOVA NASHBAN kaseyjgg@gmail.com • (414) 837-9813

www.glendalechabad.org

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals

• Kosher Dining

• Affordable Homes/Co-ops

• Mikvah

• Eruv

• Retirement/Senior Living

• Jewish Home and Care Center -

•S pecial Needs/Disability

with assisted living facilities and independent living facilities as well • Job Opportunities • Kollel • Kosher Food Availability

Resources • Tuition Vouchers/Rebates •Y eshiva Elementary Day Schools •Y eshiva High Schools

GUSH ETZION Neve Daniel – Elazar – Alon Shvut –

Bat Ayin – Tekoa – Nokdim- Maale Amos

ISRAEL

ush Etzion offers suburban communities 15-45 minutes away from the bustle of Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh and Beitar. Families move here for the education. Gush Etzion prides itself on its top educational system including 5 religious elementary schools. Our special education resources are considered among the top in the country. Bnei Akiva youth groups are very active here, and children experience a large measure of safe independence unavailable in cities. Teens are an integral part of our communities, engaging in many leadership and chessed opportunities. Gush Etzion boasts top high schools experienced with olim students. A wide variety of after school activities are available. Photo by Gerson Elinson

Empty nesters come for the vibrant senior life. There are local lectures, shiurim, trips, volunteering, and workshops galore! Many choose the Gush to be near grandchildren in nearby yishuvim and cities We are located in the hills of Judea, with mild summers compared to the rest of Israel, lots of vineyards and olive trees, and rich archeology.

Photo by Sigal Krimolovsky

ABOUT OUR YISHUVIM: Neve Daniel-Elazar-Alon Shvut: Religious Zionist suburban communities with residents from a gamut of backgrounds. Bat Ayin: A holistic, rural community with a strong Chassidic influence. Tekoa-Nokdim: Mixed religious and non-religious population with a desert view just 15 minutes from Jerusalem. Maale Amos: A secluded yet diverse yeshivish and chassidish community nestled in nature. Local staff provides personalized aliyah support to help olim find the right schools, communities, and employment opportunities. Ongoing trips, programs and support for new and veteran olim alike help make the Gush a soft landing pad!

INCENTIVES

• Free housing for your first 2-3 weeks • After-school assistance and homework help for eligible families •E mployment guidance through the Olim B’Taasuka mentors network • Gift voucher to help furnish your new home

AMENITIES • Affordable Apartment Rentals • Low Taxes • Mikvah • Affordable Homes/Co-ops

CONTACT

• Community Center

• Olim Support Services

• Eruv

• Special Needs/Disability

SHOSHANA PORATH shoshana@matnasetzion.com • (052) 334-3392

• Job Opportunities

DEVORA RABINOWITZ devora@gush-etzion.org.il • (058) 401-4089

• Kosher Food Availability

CAROLINE SCHUHL SCHATTNER olim@gush-etzion.org.il • (054) 308-6822

www.baitisraeli.co.il/en/

• Kollel • Kosher Dining

Resources • Yeshiva Elementary Day School • Yeshiva High School

ALIYAH INSPIRED. In 2021, we celebrated a record-breaking number of North Americans who made Israel their home. Despite the challenges of the last year, Aliyah is continuing and thriving. We are constantly inspired by these Olim and are proud to be a part of making their dreams a reality.

Aliyah Guidance • Webinars and Events • Employment Services • Online Aliyah Resources

WWW.NBN.ORG.IL • 1-866-4-ALIYAH

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