Serving Hudson County’s Progressive Jewish Community for Over 150 Years

Save the Date - January 23rd, 7:30pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Shabbat Service

THE REFORM CONGREGATION OF JERSEY CITY

Welcome to Temple Beth-El

New to the area, new to Judaism, or seeking to reconnect – welcome to Temple Beth-El, a vibrant congregation committed to diversity, education, celebration, and bettering the world. Interfaith, multi-ethnic, single parent, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals and families are warmly welcomed. Come visit; there is a place for you in this welcoming community.

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Services

Kabbalat Shabbat, Tot Shabbat, holidays, and special services

Religious School

The next generation of mensches

Membership

Be a Beth-El member on your own terms.

Social Action

Heal the world: Food Pantry, Family Promise and more, make the difference!

Leadership

Our clergy, officers, staff, board, committees

Upcoming Events

Community Shabbat Dinner

All attendees must register by Tuesday, January 6 at: https://www.betheljc.org/give/donate-pay/ Check “Shabbat Dinner.” ”
Cost: $25/adult $12/child 3-10. All will help with cleanup and we suggest you bring wine to share and Tupperware to take home leftovers.

The dinner will replace the Kabbalat Shabbat prayer service this week.  All/non-registrants will be welcome for our regular oneg/desert and we will offer the Mourner’s Kaddish for those who are remembering a loved one during the oneg.

Upcoming dinners will be 2/20 & 4/10

January 9, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Tot Shabbat

January 10, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

MLK Commemorative Shabbat Service

January 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

On the Calendar

January 2, 2026
January 3, 2026
  • Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Johanna Gleicher
    10:30 am ( Add to Calendar)

    All our services are held in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD

January 4, 2026
January 9, 2026
  • Congregational Shabbat Dinner
    7:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    All attendees must register by Tuesday, January 6 at: https://www.betheljc.org/give/donate-pay/ Check "Shabbat Dinner." Cost: $25/adult $12/child 3-10. All help with cleanup and we suggest you bring wine to share and Tupperware to take home leftovers.

January 10, 2026
January 11, 2026

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