Wilkes-Barre is a city of approximately 40,000 residents located in the scenic Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Approximately 3000 people of the Jewish faith call the Valley their home.  We are less than a two-hour drive from Philadelphia and about two-and-one-half hours from New York City.  Easy access to interstate highways and a regional airport make transportation into and out of Wilkes-Barre a breeze.

     Whoever coined the phrase "country comfort and city convenience" may have had Wilkes-Barre in mind. Our city is situated along the banks of the Susquehanna River surrounded by mountains to the east and west. Although life in Wilkes-Barre is intimate, hassle-fee and affordable, we are anything but a sleepy little city.  Cultural, educational and recreational activities abound in the region.  Take a course or attend a speaker series at one of two area colleges located near the Shul.  Attend a Broadway show or concert at the performing arts center on the city-square, catch a hockey or football game at the recently constructed arena, or take in a AAA baseball game.   For outdoor activities consider hiking or water sports at one of the many parks located nearby, or travel 15 minutes to the ski slopes and golf courses.

     The Jewish Community Center located just minutes from our Shul is a hub of Jewish activity.  The JCC offers community-theater, organized sports and a newly remodeled state of the art exercise facility.   The Center hosts Jewish events throughout the year and serves as a meeting place for a multitude of clubs, both religious and secular.  Take a swim, use the sauna, or enroll in an exercise class.  Sharpen your computer skills, join a Yiddish language group, or weave a tallis on the JCC loom.  And as many activities as there are for adults, there's even more for children! The JCC summer day camp located on the scenic "Back Mountain" is a jewel in our crown.  Camp offers a fun-filled summer respite for children across the Wyoming Valley.  Special trips and overnights are a regular part of the camp's programming.  We believe that the facilities, grounds and activities at our JCC camp rival those of the finest camps in the Poconos.

     The United Hebrew Institute, a Torah Umesorah affiliated school, serves the children of our community from pre-school through the eighth grade.  Classes at the UHI are small in size, and each student receives the individual attention he or she deserves.   UHI has been the cornerstone educational institution of our community for over 50 years and the school enjoys a reputation throughout the region for excellence in education, both secular and Jewish.  The parents of UHI students agree: the UHI is a welcome alternative to the large and impersonal schools that have become part and parcel of our educational landscape.

     Over 1.5 million people live within a 50 mile radius of Wilkes-Barre, so there's always something of interest happening in the area.  If you're viewing this web site from out of town and looking to make a move, we invite you to contact the Rabbi to schedule a visit to our community.  Consider making our town your town too!