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Old 09-21-2012, 05:57 AM
 
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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They are also trying to revive their congregation which is dwindling. If they don't do anything, they will have to eventually shut dwon.
Looking at it purely from that perspective its very smart. If they can move in a good amount of families it will have the effect they hope for, and I am all for the Bronx diversifying.
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:58 AM
 
Location: Beautiful Pelham Parkway,The Bronx
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Man that synagogue has some deep coffers. Not judging but I'd rather they spend at least part of that money helping the neighborhood. But I realize they are a private entity and I respect their freedom of choice with their money. Whoever ends up getting it may not even need it. Pelham Parkway is not a struggling neighborhood but im sure like any non wealthy area they have things that could be improved.
I think they think they are helping the neighborhood by this, but I can see where people might disagree.At least they think they are helping their community within the neighborhood.

The synagogue actually already does a lot of of other types of community service stuff,especially with seniors, who make up a pretty big chunk of the neighborhood.I believe the goal is to bring in more younger families to keep things going.They have not only lost numbers in the last few decades but serve an aging congregation.
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Old 09-21-2012, 06:01 AM
 
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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I think they think they are helping the neighborhood by this.At least they think they are helping their community within the neighborhood.

The synagogue actually already does a lot of of other types of community service stuff,especially with seniors, who make up a pretty big chunk of the neighborhood.I believe the goal is to bring in more younger families to keep things going.They have not only lost numbers in the last few decades but serve an aging congregation.
I stand corrected. I actually think its pretty neat what they are doing and the Jewish community contributed a lot to the Bronx so I think it would be great to bring back some of that Jewish flavor.
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Old 09-21-2012, 06:33 AM
 
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This is really about moving young families in to stem the outflow as Bluedog stated. The Jewish population is getting older, and the congregation will die out in Pelham Parkway. Will young middle class Jewish families take the bait for a measly $600 per month rent subsidy for 3 years? Doubt it. Will middle class families take the bait for $40K towards a purchase? Maybe....only time will tell.

NooYowker you should note that the Bronx has strong Jewish flavor still, in Riverdale that is. They just prefer you enjoy it from the comforts of your own neighborhood.
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Brooklyn
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Looking at it purely from that perspective its very smart. If they can move in a good amount of families it will have the effect they hope for, and I am all for the Bronx diversifying.
The word I've put in boldface is a fascinating one for you to use. At one time, all the neighborhoods along the Grand Concourse were heavily Jewish. Diversifying, indeed! More like re-diversifying.
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Old 09-21-2012, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Bergen County, NJ
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The word I've put in boldface is a fascinating one for you to use. At one time, all the neighborhoods along the Grand Concourse were heavily Jewish. Diversifying, indeed! More like re-diversifying.
Well yeah I'm aware hence what I said about bringing back the flavor.
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