Congregations open up their buildings to serve children, the hungry, the homeless and others in need. Sacred places stabilize neighborhoods, strengthen commercial districts and significantly add to the economic health of our communities. All of this is endangered, however, when congregations can no longer afford to maintain these aging buildings. Partners has developed a family of highly-acclaimed resources to help congregations connect better to their communities, raise capital funds in new ways and preserve their historic building for future generations. We are the nation's only non-sectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated the sound stewardship and active community use of America's older religious properties.
PSP President, Bob Jaeger and Texas Regional Director, Suzy Yowell toured Temple Emanu-El in Dallas and learned more about North Texas' first Jewish congregation and their amazing sacred place. Longtime temple archivist and author, Gerry Cristol led us on the tour and shared wonderful stories about the history of this congregation. She then signed a copy of her book, A Light in the Prairie, for our library.