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Temple Beth-El
This community is a dwelling place for progressive Judaism that is welcoming to all who wish to worship, study, celebrate and grow within the Jewish tradition.
Newcomer to the area? Seeking to reconnect to your Judaism? We are a vibrant inter-generational Reform congregation that brings together Jews from many backgrounds. Diversity is one of our strengths. Our members come from Hudson County and beyond, seeking Jewish community, learning, celebration and opportunities to better the world. Interfaith, multi-ethnic, single parent, gay, lesbian and transgender individuals and families are warmly welcomed. Come visit, and see how perfectly you will fit into this community.
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The celebration continues! All are welcome to join us for Succot and Simchat Torah Sunday evening, September 23rd at 6 pm for dinner and songs in the Sukkah Friday evening, September 28 at 6 pm for pot-luck dinner and celebration in the Sukkah Saturday morning, September 29 at 10:30 am for Succot Tot Shabbat Sunday evening, September 30 in the sanctuary at 6:30 pm for Celebrations with the Torah, including opening one scroll fully (if we have 30 adults.) |
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And it was evening and it was morning, the first day… A Jew’s day begins at Sunset God gave the seventh day God’s blessing and hallowed it, for on it God ceased from all the work, that, by creating, God had made. And on Shabbat, we stop for blessing… Join us for Erev Shabbat and a Special Service honoring the outgoing board and installing the new on Friday, September 21, at 8:00 pm. Shabbat services continue on , Saturday morning, September 22 at 10:30 am |
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Terumah is Temple Beth-El’s Annual Voluntary Financial Commitment Program
Terumah is the name of Temple Beth-El’s new approach to dues. In the Torah, terumah indicated a “free-will” offering, not a required one.
We pride ourselves on removing barriers at Temple Beth-El as we welcome those of all backgrounds. Allowing members to set their own financial commitment opens the doors even wider to all, regardless of financial situation. Everyone may give as much as they are able and no one has to ask for reduced dues.
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Moving Forward to Our Second 150 Years
In September 2014, after much study and consideration, our congregation voted overwhelmingly to stay at our current location, and to renovate our beautiful sanctuary building. Blessed with an inspired design by award-winnng architects Joshua Zinder and Michel Landau, we have embarked on Kadimah! (“forward” in Hebrew), a capital campaign to fund this project. We are currently in our internal fundraising phase, and expect to move into our public phase in February, 2016. Have ideas or thoughts about how to help? Contact our program administrator, Robb Kushner at admin@tbefriends.org
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Tikkun OlamWe take seriously our obligation to be “fixers” of the world, promoting social justice. Our congregation is a founding member of Jersey City Together, an interfaith community organizing group founded in 2015 with a focus on homelessness, affordable housing, youth opportunities and public safety. We are also involved in refugee resettlement, hunger issues, LGBT rights, interreligious understanding and protecting the earth.
