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Eaton Canyon Fire Updates for
Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center:

We are here. We are strong.
We are here to stay.

Please click here for Friday's sermon.
Please click here for Saturday's sermon. 

The Eaton Canyon fire continues to spread devastation. Our people and Torahs are safe, but many congregants have lost their homes entirely, and many more are displaced. The PJTC campus, a 100+ year spiritual home, has burned almost entirely to the ground. 

Congregants: Your physical and emotional well-being is our priority. While staff and volunteers are doing our best to reach each of you, you can also update us on your personal situation and leave us messages here. We are here for you.

Donate on our website or our GoFundMe. Or mail checks/gift cards to 

1355 N. Mentor Ave. P.O. Box 41660, Pasadena, CA 91104

Your support will cover unexpected costs as we get our community back on its feet, staying connected, and covering needs that are not covered by other sources of aid. If you would like to donate, you can do so here for now, with a note that this is for fire relief. We are also receiving word that USCJ and the Jewish Federation will be putting together community funds as well. Stay tuned for more information. 

Dear PJTC Family,

We are devastated to report that PJTC's buildings caught fire last night. Despite the best efforts of the fire department, multiple news organizations have reported that all campus buildings are lost. We are unable to access the neighborhood to confirm, so can only watch the news along with you, and hold each other tightly.  We want to assure you that last night, we were able to rescue all our Torah scrolls from the sanctuary, chapel, and classrooms. They are safely in the home of one of our congregants. [Continue Reading.]

PJTC is a vibrant synagogue that embraces tradition, invites innovation, and inspires participation. We are a diverse congregation of all ages, identities, and family constellations. Our sacred space welcomes all who seek to worship, study, and grow their religious, cultural, and social ties to Judaism. Please explore our website to learn more about our community and center.

An Active Community...

PJTC has something for everyone! Click the image on the left to view our 2024-2025 Program Guide.

In the Program Guide, you'll find information about PJTC as a Center of Worship (with Shabbat and holiday obsesrvation), a Center of Learning (featuring our adult and youth learning opportunities), a Center of Community (with a variety of ways to connect for old and young alike). 

COMMUNITY | CLERGY & LEADERSHIP | EDUCATION | MEMBERSHIP | HISTORY

To learn more about our weekly, monthly, and special events and programming, visit our Upcoming Events page.

OUR COMMUNITY & CENTER: With a diverse membership, we have a variety of ways to get involved for all ages. Newcomers are always welcome to join in our events and our special interest groups & activities—and even start their own! If you need any accommodation(s) when you arrive, or while you are at the PJTC campus, please call Theresa Breken at (626) 798-1161. PJTC seeks to include and accept all those who wish to worship, study, or develop cultural or social ties to Judaism and we warmly welcome interfaith, LGBTQ and non-traditional families into our community.

OUR CLERGY & LEADERSHIP: Our clergy and leadership work together to share and promote Jewish tradition and values in our lives, homes, community, and the world and offer an array of spiritual opportunities. For more information about us, what we stand for, and our goals as a Jewish temple and center, please click here.

JEWISH EDUCATION: We offer both youth and adult educational programs through both regular classes and pop-up learning events, B’nai Mitzvah preparation, one-on-one tutoring, and our vibrant religious school. The PJTC also shares its campus with B’nai Simcha Preschool. 

HISTORY: PJTC proudly celebrated 100 years in 2021 and 2022. Over many years, other congregations have merged with us, which has provided us with a diverse, rich and continually growing community. You can read more about PJTC's history here, and you can see all the ways we celebrated 100 years here! 

For membership information, click here.

It is our hope that you will want to join us as we continue to build our warm and welcoming community. We encourage you to contact us and explore the possibilities with PJTC.

Celebrating Together...

There are opportunities year-round to come together as a community to celebrate, like in the below video. We are proud of our Simchat Torah holiday tradition - come join us next year!

Fri, January 17 2025 17 Tevet 5785