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HistoryPardess Center for Jewish Life based in Fishkill NY was established in July 2014 by Rabbi Zalman Sandhaus. As the population of people residing in Southern Dutchess County grows so does the number of Jews, with that comes the need for a Jewish center to serve those people. With the passion and a vision to create a place where every Jew feels at home no matter of affiliation or background Rabbi Zalman Sandhaus and his family took the move from Brooklyn to Fishkill to do just that.SpecialtiesPardess was established to strengthen Jewish life in Southern Dutchess County by promoting Jewish pride, study, and celebration. We provide the opportunity to explore and experience the Jewish heritage in a non-judgmental, accepting environment, and welcome all Jews regardless of affiliation, knowledge or religious observance. The Pardess Center provides the opportunity to gain from the Torah's teachings and traditions at whatever level the participant is comfortable with. Jewish individuals and families of any background can explore their heritage in a non-judgmental and warm environment. It is the uniqueness of every individual that makes our community complete. Serving Jewish Life in beacon fishkill, wappingers falls, hopewell junction, holmes, stormville, pouqhquag, LaGrangeville and pawling