The Brooklyn Jewish Center was founded with the vision of being an all inclusive Synagogue Center. The cornerstone, laid on June 13th 1920, was the foundation of a building which housed an elaborate sanctuary, wedding ballroom, a day school, a swimming pool, and a health club. Designed to cater to every Jewish need, the Center also maintained a full-service kosher restaurant and an extensive adult education program. The center's founding rabbi was Rabbi Israel H. Levinthal, who continued in this capacity until 1954, then later as the Rabbi Emeritus. He was succeeded by Rabbi Benjamin Z. Kreitman. Rabbis Schwartman, Haymowitz and Bloch also served a Spiritual Leaders.