Non-Denominational Jewish Community Center in Salt Lake City

October 12, 2002

Source: The Deseret News

On October 12, 2002 The Deseret News reported that "the Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center [in Salt Lake City] is unusual because its membership is about two-thirds non-Jewish, making it one of the highest such ratios in the nation. While the center will offer patrons an indirect exposure to and limited education about Jewish culture and religion... The center is intended to reflect Judaism's strong family-oriented values. Jewish restrictions on the eating of pork and shell fish are evident in the offerings at the center's food facilities, but otherwise, it is purposely very non-denominational."