Lynn is one of the last underdeveloped waterfront communities. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Lynn was a vacation paradise like the Hamptons due to the wealth of the shoe industry. There was a significant Jewish presence in Lynn. When the shoe industry left, the Jews also left.

Now there is a renaissance in Lynn. High tech has replaced the shoe industry. The waterfront has been restored. Many antique mansions and factory buildings have been restored and many are in the process of restoration for residential as well as commercial occupancy. Real estate is still quite affordable.

Congregation Ahabat Sholom was established in 1901 and, to its credit, it is the only remaining synagogue in Lynn. It has prevailed throughout all economic cycles and demographic changes for over 100 years. In the 1970s, the shul built a community mikva on its premises under the supervision of Rabbis Zaitchik, Twersky and Savitsky z”l. The shul is in the process of getting permits to build an eruv under the direction of Dr. Jesse Hefter, President of the Greater Boston Eruv Corporation, Rabbi Moshe Heinemann and Rabbi Avraham Kelman of Congregation Ahabat Sholom. This eruv will be special since it will include the seawall and promenade on Lynn Beach (see photo).

We have excellent kosher shopping and are 23 minutes from Boston via commuter rail. Due to the Big Dig, it is quick and easy to get to Boston by auto. There is a bus that takes children from the North Shore to Boston area day schools every day.

We invite you to visit us and see this beautiful waterfront community which is ready for a substantial revival of a vibrant Orthodox Jewish presence.
For a tour, contact Hank and Faigie at (978) 884-5430.