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

Kadimah! Fall Gala-November 14, 7:00 pm

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September 25 - November 14, All Day

Congregational Shabbat Dinner

Join us for our Congregational Shabbat Dinner

All attendees must register by Tuesday, October 27th at: https://www.betheljc.org/give/donate-pay/ Check “Shabbat Dinner.” Cost: $36/adult $18/child 3-10. All help with cleanup and we suggest you bring wine to share and Tupperware to take home leftovers.

 

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

Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism. Sessions begin 11/4.

November 4, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

L'Chayim Lit Book Club

 

Our next book is Disappearing Earth, by Julia Philliips.

When two young girls go missing in the Kamchatka Peninsula in northeastern Russia, the other women and girls in their tight-knit community must reckon with the tragedy. NPR said, “Disappearing Earth comes closer in spirit to great American literature than most of the fiction set within U.S. borders.” The book was named one of the top ten books of 2019 by The New York Times Book Review.

December 3, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On the Calendar

October 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
  • Congregational Shabbat Dinner
    7:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    All attendees must register by Tuesday, October 27at: https://www.betheljc.org/give/donate-pay/ Check "Shabbat Dinner." Cost: $36/adult $18/child 3-10. All help with cleanup and we suggest you bring wine to share and Tupperware to take home leftovers.

November 1, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 6, 2026

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