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

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

First Friday Family Shabbat Service

Friday, November 7, 2025 First Friday Family Shabbat Services

November 7, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tot Shabbat

Join your TBE friends, Rabbi Moritt and Cantor Breznick for singing, dancing, story time, kiddush, motzi and more.

Bracha the Bear and Tefillah Teddy are eager to see you again! Bring your favorite stuffed animals, and even more important, your ruach (spirit) and singing voices.

We will sing, dance, talk and have fun together!

November 15, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Community Shabbat Dinner

All attendees must register by Tuesday, November 18 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.

November 21, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

On the Calendar

November 7, 2025
November 8, 2025
  • Shabbat morning service and bat mitzvah of Elinor Schwartz-Naor
    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

November 9, 2025
November 14, 2025
November 15, 2025
November 16, 2025
  • Religious School
    9:30 am ( Add to Calendar)

  • B'nai Mitzvah Meeting (5th/6th Grade Parents)
    10:30 am ( Add to Calendar)

    B'nai Mitzvah meeting for parents of children in grades 5 & 6: 10.30-12p

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