Fairlawn Jewish Center

What Fairlawn Jewish Center does

Congregation B'nai Sholom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center is a non-profit Conservative Jewish synagogue located at 10-10 Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey. It serves a diverse congregation including multigenerational families, singles, Holocaust survivors, Jews by choice, LGBTQ members, intermarried couples, and blended families seeking inclusive, traditional, and egalitarian worship within the framework of Conservative Judaism. The organization is formally affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and is governed by an elected board led by President Neil Garfinkle. Leadership comprises Rabbi Eitan Bloostein (newly appointed July 2025, ordained by Jewish Theological Seminary), Cantor Yoni Stokar, and an executive director, supported by roughly ten staff and volunteer committee chairs. The organization operates from a single facility containing a large sanctuary, small chapel, ballroom, gymnasium, social hall, and classrooms.

The congregation's core offerings center on Shabbat, daily minyan, and holiday worship services delivered both in-person and via BoxCast (Friday Kabbalat Shabbat) and Zoom (weekday/Sunday services). Lifecycle event services cover Brit Milah, baby naming, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, weddings, and Shiva/mourning support. Religious education is delivered through the Community Hebrew School of Bergen County (CHSBC), co-founded in September 2020 with the Jewish Community Center of Paramus, supplemented by adult education and FLIPPER youth programming (USY and Kadima) run jointly with Temple Israel of Ridgewood. Community programming includes Sisterhood (affiliated with the Women's League for Conservative Judaism), the Men's Progress Club, a Chesed committee, and a Social Action committee. A distinctive asset is the Holocaust Memorial Torah from Pacov (Sefer Torah Number 74) on permanent loan from the Memorial Scrolls Trust since 1978, paired with a Holocaust Studies Trip launched for 2025.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues, donations and tributes, facility rentals (ballroom, gymnasium, social hall, classrooms), and catering handled in-house. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Technology deployment is limited to consumer-grade streaming (BoxCast), video conferencing (Zoom), and calendar widgets (Hebcal), with no proprietary platform, app, or AI capabilities. Distribution is community-led through word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), email newsletters via Constant Contact, and participation in local street fairs and Jewish life programming.

Name

Fairlawn Jewish Center

Legal name

Congregation B'nai Sholom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center

Website

https://fljc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Congregation B'nai Sholom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center is a non-profit Conservative synagogue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving a diverse membership in Bergen County with Shabbat and lifecycle services, religious education, community programming, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Congregation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Jewish Heritage & Israel Pilgrimage Travel Agencies (THAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Conservative synagogue services
• Jewish religious education
• Lifecycle event officiation
• Worship service streaming
• Community facility rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Fair Lawn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Synagogue membership providing access to all services, programming, and facilities
2. Facility Rental: Ballroom, gymnasium, social hall, classrooms, and meeting rooms available for rent for simchas (weddings, bar mitzvahs) and private events
3. Donations and Tributes: Donations in honor of joyous occasions or in memory of loved ones, supporting daily services, education programs, clergy, building maintenance, and community service
4. Catering Services: Catering provided for events held at the synagogue facility

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Congregation B'nai Sholom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center is a Conservative Jewish synagogue that delivers weekly Shabbat, daily minyan, and holiday worship services, lifecycle event officiation (Brit Milah, baby naming, B'nai Mitzvah, weddings, funerals), religious education for youth and adults, and pastoral/community programs. Services are offered both on-site at its Fair Lawn facility and via BoxCast livestream and Zoom. The congregation also rents its ballroom, gymnasium, and meeting rooms for private events and provides catering.

Product overview

Congregation B'nai Sholom/Fair Lawn Jewish Center is a Conservative Jewish synagogue offering a comprehensive suite of religious, educational, and community services. The core offerings center on worship services ( Shabbat, daily minyan, and holiday services) conducted in-person with Zoom and BoxCast streaming. Religious education encompasses youth programming through the Community Hebrew School of Bergen County and adult education including discussion programs. Lifecycle event services cover Brit Milah, Baby Naming, B'nai Mitzvah preparation, and mourning support. Community programming includes Sisterhood, Men's Progress Club, Chesed (caring committee), and Social Action initiatives. The congregation maintains a Holocaust Memorial Scroll from Pacov and offers annual Holocaust Studies travel trips. Facility rental provides venues for simchas and events. Cantor-led music services support worship and lifecycle events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Religious Services Weekly Kabbalat Shabbat, Saturday morning Shabbat, Sunday morning minyan, and Sunday-Thursday evening services conducted in-person and streamed via BoxCast and Zoom for congregation members and guests.
• Youth Education Programs Religious school and youth programming through the Community Hebrew School of Bergen County (CHSBC), including Tot Shabbat, FLIPPER Youth Groups (USY and Kadima), and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation for children and teens of member families.
• Adult Education Ongoing adult learning including 'Nosh and Knowledge with Rabbi Roth' classes and 'What's Jewish About Jewish Movies?' monthly discussions, open to adult members and the broader community.
• Lifecycle Events Services Rite-of-passage ceremonies including Brit Milah, Baby Naming (Simchat Bat), B'nai Mitzvah preparation and celebration, Aufruf, weddings, and Shiva/Mourning support led by clergy.
• Chesed Committee Services Acts of loving kindness including meal preparation for families, transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits, mourners' Shiva assistance, and newborn family support for congregation members.
• Holocaust Studies Trip Educational travel program visiting Holocaust historical sites including Warsaw, Berlin, Auschwitz, and Treblinka, with an 11-day itinerary combining historical sites and memorial visits.
• Facility Rental Rental of the ballroom, gymnasium with full-size basketball court, social hall, classrooms, and meeting rooms for simchas (weddings, bar mitzvahs) and private events, with optional on-site catering.
• Cantor and Music Services Cantor-led musical worship for services and lifecycle events, plus the Ta Shma Orchestra for weddings and bar mitzvahs, and the Cantor Yoni Stokar 'Atzeres' album available on Spotify and Apple Music.
• Sisterhood Programs Sisterhood programming including Sukkah decorating, Sushi in the Sukkah, Pink Shabbat, Sisterhood Shabbat, book club, Tu B'Shvat Seder, and Chocolate Seder for Passover, offered to women of the congregation.
• Men's Progress Club Men's club programming organizing community service, volunteer activities, and social events for male members of the congregation.
• Social Action Committee Programs Tikkun Olam initiatives focused on tzedakah, advocacy for worthy causes, and participation in charitable activities for congregation members and partners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Community Center of ParamuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Founding partner of the Community Hebrew School of Bergen County (CHSBC), established September 2020. Also partners on FLIPPER youth programming (USY and Kadima) along with Temple Israel of Ridgewood. Joint programs are open to members of both organizations.
• Temple Israel of RidgewoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Partner in FLIPPER youth programming chapter alongside Fair Lawn Jewish Center and Jewish Community Center of Paramus, providing outstanding youth programs through USY and Kadima for young people from all three congregations.
• United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismcoreOthersFormal affiliation providing connection to the broader Conservative Judaism movement and its resources, programming guidelines, and institutional support.
• Women's League for Conservative JudaismminorOthersSisterhood is an affiliate of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, connecting the congregation's women's organization to the broader Conservative movement.
• Memorial Scrolls Trust (Westminster Synagogue, London)minorOthersGuardian of Holocaust Memorial Torah from Pacov (Sefer Torah Number 74, written in 1900), on permanent loan to the congregation since 1978. The scroll is housed in a special case in the main sanctuary.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ): The denominational umbrella body for Conservative synagogues in North America, with which FLJC is formally affiliated. Comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem that provides programming guidelines, rabbinic placement support, and movement-wide resources.

Direct peers

• Sutton Place Synagogue (New York, NY): Conservative synagogue in Manhattan where Rabbi Eitan Bloostein previously served as a rabbinic intern. Comparable in denomination and modern inclusive positioning, with a comparable lifecycle and educational programming model.
• Jewish Community Center of Paramus: Conservative Jewish community center in Paramus, NJ, and co-founding partner of the Community Hebrew School of Bergen County alongside FLJC. Comparable in denomination, target audience, and shared programming, while also offering complementary fitness and community programming.
• Congregation Bnai Israel of Fair Lawn: Historically a separate congregation that merged into the FLJC entity (the legal name references "Congregation B'nai Sholom / Fair Lawn Jewish Center / Congregation Bnai Israel"). Directly comparable in denomination, location, and programming.
• Temple Israel of Ridgewood: Conservative synagogue in Ridgewood, NJ, that partners with FLJC on the FLIPPER youth chapter (USY and Kadima) and serves the same Bergen County catchment. Directly comparable in denomination, geographic market, programming model, and lifecycle services.
• Beth El Synagogue (East Windsor, NJ): Conservative synagogue in East Windsor, NJ, where Rabbi Ronald Roth previously served before joining FLJC. Directly comparable in denomination, lifecycle programming, and Conservative-affiliated clergy lineage.

Regional players

• West End Synagogue (Nashville, TN): Conservative synagogue in Nashville where Rabbi Roth previously served. Directly comparable in denomination and programming model, but operates in a different geography with a smaller, more localized membership.
• Congregation Shomrei Torah (Wayne, NJ): Conservative synagogue serving the western Bergen/Passaic County area of New Jersey. Comparable in denomination and suburban-North-Jersey demographic profile, with overlapping lifecycle and Hebrew school programming.
• Temple Beth Sholom (Tenafly, NJ): Conservative synagogue in eastern Bergen County with similar membership-driven model and lifecycle programming. Comparable in denomination and affluent New Jersey suburban catchment, with partial geographic overlap.

Others

• Memorial Scrolls Trust (Westminster Synagogue, London): UK-based charitable trust that placed the Pacov Holocaust Memorial Torah (Sefer Torah #74) on permanent loan to FLJC in 1978. A historical/ecclesiastical custodian rather than a competitor, but directly tied to one of FLJC's most distinctive assets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fairlawnjewishcentercongre6526
• Facebookfacebook.com/FairLawnJewishCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/congregation_bnai_sholom_fljc?igsh=b3p2NXM5dnZpdjM5&utm_source=qr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fairlawn-jewish-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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