The synagogue was established by a dozen families in 1943 to serve the growing central Queens Jewish community.

[1][3] Queens Jewish Center has services every day of the week, including holidays.

The architect was David Moed of Manhattan and the builder was the LeFrak Organization.

On October 3, 1946 an option was taken on the vacant plot where both synagogue buildings now stand.

The ground-breaking for the main synagogue building took place on June 21, 1953 and was made possible by generous benefactor, Mr. Harry LeFrak.