Shalom and Welcome to our Family!
First Hebrew Congregation (“FHC”) has been an active participant in the Northern Westchester-Putnam community for almost 130 years. Founded in 1896, we continue to celebrate our traditions and heritage, as we adapt to changing times. While maintaining our affiliation with the Conservative Movement, today, we are a fully egalitarian synagogue led by Rabbi Jonah Geffen.
Our congregation values all of its members including interfaith families and people of all ages, races, sexual orientation, and disabilities. We offer a variety of services from traditional to liberal and strive to be welcoming to all, regardless of personal levels of practice and observance. Our busy calendar includes programs for young families, speakers, visiting scholars, adult education, social action projects, and events just to ‘shmooze’ with your friends.
Whether you are new to our community, or been here since your childhood, we urge you to join us, and find the place at FHC that’s right for you. Please feel free to reach out to me in person at FHC, or by writing to President@Firsthebrew.org. Share with me your thoughts, suggestions, and feedback as to how we can make FHC the best it can be.
Shelley Kessler
