About Us
Originally known as Jersey Homesteads, Roosevelt was one of ninety-nine communities across the country created by the federal government as part of a New Deal initiative. In early 1933, Title II, Section 208, of the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) created the Division of Subsistence Homesteads, the purpose of which was to decentralize industry from congested cities and enable workers to improve their standards of living through the help of subsistence agriculture. Jersey Homesteads was unique, however, in that it was the only community planned as an agro-industrial cooperative which included a farm, factory and retail stores, and it was the only one established specifically for urban Jewish garment worker.
The synagogue in town is a later addition from 1955-56. It was designed by Nathan Nadler, who moved to Roosevelt with his family in 1938 as one of the early settlers. He eventually moved to Florida and worked as an architect there until his death in 2006.
The synagogue from this historic borough that started out more than 77 years ago as an experiment in cooperative living is now inspired and directed by the Rebbe, of righteous memory Congregation Anshei Roosevelt headed by Rabbi Moshe Hezrony and his wife since September, 2010 and continues to attract growing numbers of Jews, of all ages and from all backgrounds, particularly with no previous affiliation.
SYNAGOGUE & JEWISH LIFE
Synagogue Services Friday Night, Shabbos, and Holidays
Shabbos Kiddush
Friday Night Shabbos Dinner for Families
Banquet Hall Rental
Mezuzah Placing
Family Counseling
Hospital Visits
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
Funeral and Unveiling Service
Yartzeit Observance
Kaddish Service in memory of a loved one
Memorial Board (create an eternal memory for a loved one)
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HOLIDAYS
High Holiday Services
Sukkos Holiday Events
Simchas Torah holiday dinner and celebration
Chanukah Carnival
Purim Banquet
Pesach Seder
Lag Baomer Outdoor Fair
Shavuos Ice Cream Party
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Programs & Services offered
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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
Baby Naming
Bris Ceremony
Upsherenish - 3rd birthday hair cutting ceremony
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services
Chuppah and Wedding Ceremony
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Hebrew School for ages 5-12
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Lessons
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Women’s Events
Trip to the Rebbe's Ohel
Torah Classes
Tanya classes
Sunday School
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