Greater MetroWest Synagogue Directory
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| ADAT ISRAEL CONGREGATION 200 Overlook Ave. Boonton, NJ 07005 973-334-6044 T Contact: Rabbi Gerald Chirnomas; President Stanley BlankA small, friendly, traditional, and informal Conservative congregation, Adat Israel gathers for Shabbat and festival services in a peaceful and pastoral woodland setting. |
| ADATH SHALOM 841 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8549 T www.adathshalom.net Contact: Rabbi Moshe Rodin; Cantor Lois Kittner, Julie Schwarzwald, Director of Congregational Learning Adath Shalom is the Jewish place to be in Morris County! Preschool activities include monthly Shabbat experiences, weekly Shabbat Shapers on Friday mornings, Music Together Sing Shalom, and more to come. The Religious School offers engaging, interactive, personalized Jewish learning for Kindergarten through 7th Grades, plus Teens can participate in continuing education on current topics and as madrichim in the Religious School. Plus youth groups for students in grades 3 through 12, Sisterhood and Men’s Club, Lifelong Learning for adults, and an active Chesed committee. |
| AHAVAS SHOLOM 145 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 973-485-2609 T Contact: Rabbi Simon RosenbachNewark’s oldest operating synagogue, with an historic ark, is an egalitarian traditional congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.Services are held on Saturday morning, year round, at 9:30, and on the first and last days of the major festivals. A cantor joins the rabbi and congregation for the Yamim Nora’im. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 292 Belleville Turnpike Kearny, NJ 07032 201-998-3813 TCongregation B’nai Israel of Kearny and North Arlington holds services every Friday evening at 8 and every holiday for Yizkor services at 11 a.m. Its board of trustees welcomes all non-affiliated Jews to the congregation’s new building. Services are conducted by B’nai Israel’s president and lay members. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 40 Whitenack Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-204-1412 T | 908-204-1887 F Contact: Rabbi John Schechter; Hazzan Brian Kalver, Glenn Wechsler, Director of Religious School Congregation B’nai Israel, an egalitarian Conservative synagogue in the Somerset Hills, is a center for spiritual growth in the Jewish tradition. CBI is a warm and welcoming community engaged in joyous and meaningful tefilah (prayer), Torah study, and Jewish education beginning with our children and continuing for a lifetime.We are a committed Jewish community working towards tikkun olam (repair of the world) through tzedakah (charity), social action, and acts of loving-kindness. We seek to support one another by providing comfort during difficult times and by celebrating the simchas (joys) of life together. |
| CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER SYNAGOGUE 18 Delaware Street Clifton, New Jersey 07011 973-772-3131 T | 973-772-3131 F Contact: cliftonjewishcenter@verizon.netA Conservative Egalitarian synagogue providing worship, comfort and friendship. We welcome new members with affordable dues, a warm environment, and a full range of activities. For families, membership includes free Sunday Hebrew School. For single adults over 45, we are proud to sponsor North Jersey Jewish Singles. From our convenient location in Clifton, just off Route 46 East, we serve residents of Passaic and nearby Essex County. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 160 Millburn Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-3811 T | 973-379-1941 f Contact: Rabbi Steven Bayar; Cantor Lorna Wallach; Rabbi Sharon Litwin, Director Congregational Learning – Blanche Bayar Religious School; Rochelle Baron, Director – Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood CenterCongregation B’nai Israel is a welcoming, traditional, egalitarian community with services that encourage lay participation. Congregation B’nai Israel offers daily morning and evening services, has a wonderful Nursery School, an award-winning Religious School as well as many active groups for all ages and stages including: Men’s Club, Sisterhood, Adult Choir, Kadima and USY Youth Groups, an active Senior Citizen’s group and many Socal Action opportunities. Known for its warmth and inclusion, CBI also offers a full range of programs for developmentally disabled children and adults. |
| B’NAI SHALOM 300 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0160 T Contact: Rabbi Robert L. Tobin B’nai Shalom is a traditional, egalitarian synagogue. It offering religious services, adult and family education, social action, and Israel programs, among others. |
| CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL OF WEST ESSEX 20 Academy Road Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600 T | 973-226-7480 F Contact: Rabbi Alan Silverstein; Cantor Joel Caplan; Meryl Natter McCusker, Synagogue AdministratorCongregation Agudath Israel is an active 900-household Conservative congregation with large pre-school, religious school and high school departments, dozens of day school students, Kadima, international award-winning USY, plus ten other modes of teen programming, as well as extensive Melton, Meah and other adult education options. |
| CONGREGATION BETH AHM OF WEST ESSEX 56 Grove Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-0754 T Contact: Rabbi Aaron Kriegel; Cantor Marsha SchreierCongregation Beth Ahm is an egalitarian synagogue. Beth Ahm provides educational opportunities for all ages. |
| CONGREGATION BETH EL 222 Irvington Avenue South Orange 07079 973-763-0111 T | 973-763-5793 F Contact: Rabbi Jesse Olitzky; Marc Colton, Executive Director; Rabbi Rebecca Gould, Director of Education and Youth Programming; Sandy Sachs, Director of the Thelma K. Reisman PreschoolBeth El is a dynamic, egalitarian synagogue with a strong commitment to inspiring learning, engaging worship, and social justice. We are a member organization of the Big Tent Judaism Coalition of inclusive communities, and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to join us. |
| CONGREGATION BETH TORAH 165 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-6020 T Contact: Rabbi David Saltzman; Genie WeiszBeth Torah is a family-oriented, liberal synagogue. High Holy Days services are open to the public. Hebrew school classes lead monthly Friday night services. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI EMET 2 Birch Parkway Sparta, NJ 07871 973-729-9492 T | 973-398-0953 F Contact: Sherri Heller, Millie Lipkin Congregation B’nai Emet, a havura-style congregation, meets monthly for services. The congregation offers social and cultural events, such as lectures, family outings, and adult-only evenings. |
| CONGREGATION SHOMREI EMUNAH 67 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-5031 T Contact: Rabbi David Greenstein; Executive Director Marge WiseOpen-Door Judaism – voluntary dues level for membership. Shomrei Emunah embraces members from a wide range of backgrounds and ways of Jewish living. We strive to build a community that welcomes individuals, couples and families of diverse backgrounds and orientations to join, grow and thrive with us. Our community weaves us all together in an intimate environment as we observe an egalitarian, vibrant Judaism, balancing openness, modernity and traditional practice. We aspire to be a beacon of social consciousness and action. |
| LAKE HOPATCONG JEWISH CENTER 15 Durban Road P.O. Box 333 Hopatcong, NJ 07843 973-398-8700 T Contact: Rabbi Asher KriefThe Lake Hopatcong Jewish Community Center, on the shores of Lake Hopatcong, offers weekly Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and an active Hebrew school. |
| LAKELAND HILLS JEWISH CENTER 7 Conklintown Rd Wanaque, NJ 07465 973-835-4786 T Contact: Rabbi Melissa Crespy |
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MORRISTOWN JEWISH CENTER | BEIT YISRAEL Morristown Jewish Center offers traditional and egalitarian services Friday night, Saturday morning, and on holidays. |
| OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATION (BETH TORAH Affiliated) 170 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7067 T | 973-762-4591 F Contact: Rabbi Mark Cooper; Cantor Erica Lippitz; Linda Griffler, executive directorAt Oheb Shalom Congregation we create a warm and inviting community where every person matters, respecting Jewish traditions while seeking innovative ways to live as Jews. |
| PINE BROOK JEWISH CENTER Chevra Agudas Achim Anshy 174 Changebridge Road Montville, NJ 07045 973-244-9800 T | 973-244-1749 F Contacts: Rabbi Mark David Finkel; Cantor Menachem Toren; Norman Levin, Executive DirectorThe Pine Brook Jewish Center is an egalitarian 400+ family Conservative congregation. It is a place to worship in a warm, inclusive environment, to learn at every stage of life, to give back within and outside our community, and to enjoy a full social experience. |
| CONGREGATION OHR SHALOM – SJCC 67 Kent Place Blvd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-8130 T | 908-273-3560 F Contact: Rabbi Avi Friedman; Cantor Janet Roth Krupnick; Judy Weil, administratorCongregation Ohr Shalom, is an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue, located in the heart of Summit, NJ. Though newly re-named, for more than 85 years we have been a spiritual home for congregants who are drawn to our vibrant, inclusive Jewish community. Please join us for worship, learning and tzedakah work. |
| TEMPLE BETH AHM YISRAEL 60 Temple Drive Springfield, NJ 07081 973-376-0539 T | 973-376-5478 F Contact: Senior Rabbi Mark Mallach; Associate Rabbi Cecelia Beyer; Executive Director Tracey Shenker We are an inclusive Egalitarian congregation in Springfield, welcoming to the broader community of mature couples, singles, gay and lesbian Jews, interfaith families and traditional Jewish families. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our congregational family by providing an inviting environment for spiritual, educational, and social interaction and growth. Women’s League, Men’s Club, Senior Hazak Group, Adult Education, Religious School and an Early Childhood Program. Service times: Fridays at 8:00 pm except the first Friday of each month at 6:30 pm, Saturdays at 9:30 am, Monday – Friday at 7:00 am, Sundays at 9:00 am, and Sunday – Thursday at 7:45 pm. |
| TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 193 E. Mt Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-3600 T | 973-992-7087 F Contact: Rabbi Geoffrey A. Spector; Rabbi Daniel Dorsch; Cantor Perry Fine; Cantor Sharon Knoller; Matthew G. Halpern, executive directorTemple Beth Shalom has programming available for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. We offer the award winning Fran and Howard Muser Religious School, the Phillip J. Solondz Preschool, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Family Programming and Adult Education. Our synagogue is a communal center for growth, worship, and friendship. Our purpose is to create an atmosphere of warmth, a place of study, and an environment where the best Conservative Judaism can be practiced and experienced. |
| TEMPLE HATIKVAH P.O. Box 672 Pleasant Hill Road Flanders, NJ 07836 973-584-0212 T Contact: Rabbi Scott RolandTemple Hatikvah, a small, family-oriented conservative congregation, originally founded in 1969, with members of varied levels of observance. Interfaith families and Jews by choice are an integral part of our synagogue family. As an egalitarian Conservative synagogue we represent strong Jewish values with emphasis on education and social action. |
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| CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 18 Shalom Way Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-1830 T | 908-889-5523 F Contact: Rabbi George B. Nudell, Cantor Matthew Axelrod, Davida Ryan, executive director Congregation Beth Israel is a vibrant, traditional, yet egalitarian Conservative synagogue. The synagogue features an innovative religious school, with classes for youngsters ages three years old through 12th grade. Congregation Beth Israel has an active sisterhood, men’s club, and adult education program. |
| TEMPLE BETH-EL MEKOR CHAYIM 338 Walnut Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 908-276-9231 T | 908-276-6570 F Email: office@tbemc.org Contact: Rabbi Paul Kerbel For over 100 years Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim (TBEMC) has provided for the needs of the Jewish community of Union county. As a Conservative, Egalitarian congregation, we are committed to the beauty of traditional Judaism while being a fully inclusive and modern congregation.We offer a full range of programs for families and individuals including Shabbat and Holiday services, evening minyanim and Tot Shabbats. The Temple has a growing religious school, USY and Kadima groups, Adult Education, and active Sisterhood and Men’s Clubs. Our We Care program looks after those in need in the community.Services Friday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Evening Minyan: 7:30 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. |
| TEMPLE BETH O’R | BETH TORAH 111 Valley Road Clark, NJ 07066 732-381-8403 T | 732-381-1389 F Contact: Cantor Steven Stern; Julia Vinokurov, administrator A vibrant 200-family Conservative congregation, the temple offers a daily morning minyan, Friday night services (including a monthly Friday Night Alive!) at 8pm, and Shabbat and Holiday services at 9:30am. It has outstanding Sisterhood and Mens Clubs, as well as award-winning pre-Hebrew School, Hebrew School and Hebrew High School programs. |
| TEMPLE SHOLOM OF BRIDGEWATER 594 North Bridge Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-722-1339 T 908-253-0878 T Contact: Rabbi Ron Isaacs; Cantor Natan Fetman; Executive Director Jack Berezov Temple Sholom is an egalitarian congregation of approximately 500 families. We offer a wonderful Preschool program, have an excellent Religious School and are proud of our Hebrew High School, which has won numerous awards. We have 3 active Youth Groups for our children and very active Sisterhood and Men’s Clubs, which offer varied activities throughout the year. Please join us for Shabbat services at 8PM on Friday evenings or 9:30AM on Saturday mornings. |
| CHAI CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE 20 Shawnee Drive, Suite C Watchung, NJ 07069 908-864-7788 Contact: Sharon Friedman, Executive DirectorChai Center for Jewish Life is a chavurah founded by a warm, vibrant, and diverse group of individuals and families. Our mission is to provide an affordable center for multi-generational learning, celebration, and worship in a liberal and egalitarian environment. We seek to unite as a community to deepen our Jewish experiences, inspire spirituality, and promote social action by embracing Jewish values based on the teachings of Torah. Our educational activities include a camp-style Sunday morning religious school for grades K-12 and Saturday morning Shabbat learning experience for adults. |
| CHAVURAT LAMDEINU Madison, NJ 908-898-1858 T Contact: Bruce SteinChavurat Lamdeinu is a Chavurah, a group of people who are chaverim, friends, fellow travelers, fellow seekers. And we are Chavurat Lamdeinu, a group of people who are fond of each other and who believe in “Lamdeinu – Teach us!” It takes a lot of words in English to explain what the Hebrew says quite simply: we are people who are eager to learn, from God through our sacred texts and through prayer, but also from each other, through praying, studying and being together. |
| JEWISH CENTER OF SUSSEX COUNTY 13 Washington St. Newton, NJ 07860 973-383-4570 T | 973-383-7116 F Contact: Rabbi Cathy L. FelixJewish Center of Sussex County is a warm, friendly community, welcoming to singles and families. This independent congregation offers services on Shabbat, festivals, and Sunday mornings. |
| KOL RINA: AN INDEPENDENT MINYAN 60 Valley Street South Orange, NJ 07079 Contact: coordinator@kolrinanj.orgKol Rina is a traditional egalitarian community. We welcome all to our services and programs, from non-Hebrew readers to Jewish communal and education professionals. At Kol Rina we seek to nurture a milieu in which members are invested in the vitality and sustenance of the community. People are supported and encouraged in their learning and growth, developing new skills through participation. The environment is informal and intimate, experiential and experimental. It is a grass-roots community with a collaborative spirit and a pioneer mentality. Shabbat services are held weekly at 9:45 AM at 60 Valley Street, 2nd floor, in South Orange. For information about our services or educational programs see our website or email us. |
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MINYAN MEYUCHAD A community Havura for the developmentally disabled. Meets monthly at B’nai Shalom. |
| TEMPLE B’NAI ABRAHAM 300 E. Northfield Road, PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2290 Clergy: Senior Rabbi David Vaisberg, Assistant Rabbi Max Edwards, Cantor Jessica Epstein Contact: Executive Director, Gail Milchman; Director of Early Childhood, Debbie Aronson Ziering; Director of Jewish Learning, Melissa Weiner; President, Julie Silbermann Temple B’nai Abraham, one of the oldest and largest independent synagogues in the country, is a vital, dynamic, and forward looking congregation that offers connection, compassion, and community for all. Within a participatory environment including worship, life-cycle events, and multifaceted programming, TBA provides an array of religious services, as well as a rich variety of educational, cultural, and social activities. TBA offers programs for families, singles, teens, young adults and couples, empty nesters, and seniors. Housed in the Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center, The Early School and The Jewish Learning Program (K-12) are widely acknowledged to be among the finest in New Jersey. |
| TEMPLE SHALOM OF SUSSEX COUNTY 15 Oak Street Franklin, NJ 07416 973-827-565 T Contact: Rabbi Gerald Catano |
| OR HA-LEV JEWISH RENEWAL COMMUNITY Morris County, NJ 973-270-5547 T Contact: Reb Debra Smith, spiritual leaderOr Ha Lev (Light of the Heart) Jewish Renewal Community is the only Jewish Renewal- affiliated congregation in Northern New Jersey. We meet for worship services, Torah study, book discussion, educational programs, and to celebrate Jewish holidays and life cycle events. Our interactive services incorporate prayer, Torah, music, chant and meditation as we seek to renew our connection with the Divine. We welcome members from all streams of Judaism, interfaith families, the unaffiliated, and all who are on a Jewish journey. Join us and experience the energy of our vibrant Jewish Renewal community. |
| CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN 200 Murray Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202 908-355-6723 T Contact: information@adathjeshurunofelizabeth.org |
| CONGREGATION AHAVATH ZION 421 Boyden Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-761-5444 T | 973-849-6418 T Contact: Rabbi Yeheskel LebovicAhavath Zion conducts daily and Shabbat services, ALONG WITH TORAH CLASS ACCOMPANYING EVERY SERVICE. Kiddush and shalosh seudot are served every Shabbat. |
| AHAWAS ACHIM B’NAI JACOB & DAVID 700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-1407 T Contact: Rabbi Eliezer ZwicklerAABJ&D has daily morning and evening services. On Shabbat morning there are five different minyanim, including a Sephardi service, which also meets for the High Holy Days. |
| B’NAI NATHAN Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-5100, x163 T Contact: Rabbi Zvi Karpel |
| CHABAD CENTER OF NORTHWEST NJ One Torah Way Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525 T | 973-983-1129 F Contact: Rabbi Asher Herson, Associate Rabbi Mordechai BaumgartenThe Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey offers regular services, adult classes, a Hebrew school, and a preschool. Membership is not required in order to attend programs. |
| CHABAD CENTER OF SE MORRIS COUNTY 42 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0707 T Contact: Rabbi Shalom and Mrs. Aharona LubinChabad’s activities include local programs for Jewish holidays and adult education courses. |
| CHABAD HOUSE OF RANDOLPH 50 West Hanover Ave. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-3070 T | 973-895-7256 F Contact: Rabbi Avraham BechorChabad of Randolph is an organization that is committed to providing a wide variety of educational, communal, and social services that promote Jewish continuity and Jewish pride. |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER Mountain Lakes • Denville • Boonton 6 Gregory Drive Boonton, NJ 07005 Office: 973-551-1898 | Cell: 973-223-0496 Contact: Rabbi Levi Dubinsky, Rivka Dubinsky |
| CHABAD SYNAGOGUE OF SUSSEX COUNTY 191 Woodport Road, Ste 208C Sparta, NJ 07871 973-726-3333 T Contact: Rabbi Shmuel LewisChabad of Sussex County holds Shabbat prayer services and dinners and has a Hebrew school. It is an affiliate of the Chabad Center of Northwest NJ and the Rabbinical College of America. |
| CHABAD OF MONTVILLE 10 Cain Court Montville, NJ 07045 Tel: 973-727-8824 T | 973-316-9064 T Contact: Rabbi Yosef StalterYour home for everything Jewish. A full-service Chabad offering a Hebrew School, KidLink, Woman’s Group, Adult Education. Chabad of Montville sstrives to meet all Jewish needs. |
| CHABAD TORAH CENTER 50 Park Place Newark, NJ 07102 973-242-8470 T Contact: Rabbi Levi BlockThe center, located in the Robert Treat Hotel and serving the downtown Newark business district, offers a daily minyan for Minha, weekly lunch and learn programs, and a variety of holiday celebrations. |
| CHAI CENTER | SHUL AT SHORT HILLS 1 Jefferson Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3151 T | 973-379-2944 F Contact: Rabbi Mendel Bogomilsky The Chai Center’s Shul offers a friendly setting for experiencing the richness of the prayers. We specialize in helping those with little or no Hebrew reading background become comfortable and enjoy the services. The Chai Center also offers a complete Hebrew School program, a full day licensed child care center, a mikvah, holiday celebrations, and many other social and educational events. |
| CONGREGATION AHAVATH YISRAEL 9 Cutler St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-4184 T Contact: Rabbi Avremy Raksin Morristown’s traditional community synagogue for over 35 years offers services on Shabbat and holidays, as well as a Sunday morning shacharit minyan. The synagogue welcomes everyone regardless of observance level, and encourages newcomers interested in exploring a more traditional experience. Holiday services are free. Programming includes Shabbat kiddush after services around 11am; annual Hanukka, Purim, and Lag B’Omer events; monthly sisterhood lectures and speakers; weekly women’s classes every Wednesday at 945am-11am led by guest lecturer, Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky (classes discuss weekly Torah parsha, halacha, and Jewish thought, and are open to women of all religious backgrounds, especially individuals seeking meaning to their heritage); weekly online halacha class discussing kitzur-Shulchan Aruch; and an in-house sofer is also available. |
| CONGREGATION BETH EPHRAIM | MAPLEWOOD JEWISH CENTER 520 Prospect St. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5722 T Contact: Rabbi Sholom BogomilskyHolds Shabbat services at 9:15 with tot Shabbat held the first weekend of every month. Family holiday celebrations, adult education, children’s’ learning workshops, and a preschool program. |
| CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 567 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, New Jersey 07052 973-731-3383 T Contact: Rabbi H. Hillel Horowitz |
| CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM One Lafayette Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 973-597-1655 T Contact: Rabbi Shlomo KrupkaEtz Chaim is a Modern Orthodox Synagogue located in Livingston, NJ, near the West Orange border.Looking for a warm, welcoming community…a perfect haven in which to raise your family? Our small, but rapidly growing kehila of 140 families looks forward to meeting you.Far away from urban noise, you’ll love leafy-green Livingston. Our area boasts three Jewish Day Schools, plenty of Kosher restaurants, several Mikvahs, a newly renovated JCC and lots of family-friendly amenities. Don’t worry about the daily commute. Travel times are as little as 30 minutes to Manhattan.Our diverse group comprises all ages and backgrounds representing all levels of religious commitment. A weekly beginner’s service, daily learning, a Sephardi Minyan, Shabbatons, a Youth Minyan, Youth Groups and acclaimed speakers are among the many activities that you’ll enjoy with us.Come visit! You’ll quickly find your place at Congregation Etz Chaim. |
| CONGREGATION ISRAEL OF SPRINGFIELD 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-467-9666 T | 973-467-1463 F Contact: Rabbi Chaim MarcusMorning services are held at 6:15 and 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. on Sunday and civil holidays. |
| CONGREGATION LEVI YITZCHOK 226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-6326 T Contact: Rabbi Zalmen WilschanskiOffers Shabbat and daily morning and evening minyanim, as well as regular classes in Mishna, Talmud, Halacha, and hasidic philosophy. |
| CONGREGATION OHR TORAH 270 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-669-7320 T Contact: Rabbi Marc SpivakOhr Torah is an Orthodox synagogue in the north Pleasantdale section of West Orange, convenient to Verona. |
| CONGREGATION SHAYA AHAVAT TORAH 113 Hawkins Ave. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-335-3636 T Contact: Rabbi Shalom D. LubinMorris County’s oldest existing Orthodox synagogue offers full Shabbat and holiday services. An eruv covers parts of Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha. |
| CONGREGATION SINAI TORATH CHAIM Hillside 973-923-9500 |
| THE ENGLISHTOWN SYNAGOGUE 37 Buckingham Road West Orange, NJ 07052 973-243-0876 TAn Orthodox congregation servicing the families that live, primarily, within the Englishtown and Mt. Pleasant sections of West Orange, NJ. Meets each Shabbat and on all Chagim. |
| LUBAVITCH CENTER OF ESSEX COUNTY 395 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0770 T | 973-731-6821 F Contact: Rabbi Boruch Klar; Rabbi Mendy KasowitzThe Lubavitch Center of Essex County services the Jewish community with events and programs such as the Jewish Learning Institute, Smile On Seniors, the Jewish Renaissance Fair, Hebrew School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes, the “Cool Shul”, the Annual Purim Ball, Public Passover Seders and more. We also have a Judaica store with the most beautiful selection you can imagine. |
| MOUNT FREEDOM JEWISH CENTER 1209 Sussex Turnpike Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-2100 T | 973-895-4315 F Contact: Rabbi Menashe EastThe center is this warm and traditional congregation has a full range of educational and social programs for all ages. |
| MOUNT SlNAl CONGREGATION 250 Mt. Vernon Place Newark, NJ 07106 973-763-1005 T Contact: Rabbi Samuel P. BogomilskyLocated at the Ivy Hill Park Apartments, it serves a large Russian emigre community, the majority of whom are senior citizens. |
| RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF AMERICA 226 Sussex Avenue P.O. Box 1996 Morristown, NJ 07962-1996 973-267-9404 T | 973-267-5208 F Contact: Rabbi Moshe HersonThe Rabbinical College of America has trained thousands of students from America and foreign lands. The college serves as the New Jersey headquarters of the world-wide Lubavitch movement and also operates 43 satellite programs and facilities throughout New Jersey. |
| SYNAGOGUE OF THE SUBURBAN TORAH CENTER 85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2620/0122 T Eruv Hotline: Fridays after 2 p.m. 973-994-2620, Option #2 | 973-535-3898 Contact: Rabbi Eliezer Mischel; Rabbi Moshe A. Kasinetz, founding rabbiSuburban Torah, founded in 1969 as the original Modern Orthodox synagogue of Livingston, NJ, is a vibrant and diverse community founded upon a commitment to Torah and Mitzvot, the State of Israel, and each other. Suburban Torah stands out as an extremely warm and inclusive community which values every individual, wherever they might be on their Jewish journey. We take pride in our active partnership with the town of Livingston and the greater area. As a Shul, we strive to serve God with joy, grow as Jews, and do our part to strengthen the Jewish people. Facilities include daily minyanim, lifelong learning programs, community eruv, early childhood center and summer day camp and a religious school for public school children. |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER AT BASKING RIDGE 3048 Valley Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-604-8844 T | 908-604-0771 F Contact: Rabbi Mendy Herson, Director; Rabbi Yossi Lazaroff, Cantor; Rabbi Yitzchok Moully, Youth DirectorThe Chabad Jewish Center is founded on the principle that, while Jews embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews — no labels, no “afflictions” — to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn, and to enjoy their Jewish identity. The center’s services are consistent with 3,300 years of tradition, but they’re user-friendly and relevant to the modern, intelligent Jew. |
| CHABAD OF UNION COUNTY 193 South Avenue Fanwood, NJ 07023 908-790-0008 T Contact: Rabbi Avrohm and Malky Blesofsky, Directors |
| CONGREGATION ANSHE CHESED 1000 Orchard Terrace Linden, NJ 07036 908-486-8616 T | 908-486-8888 F Contact: Rabbi Joshua Hess; Cantor Shimon Vogel; Yael Gevertzman, executive assistantCongregation Anshe Chesed is a Modern Orthodox shul in the beautiful community of Linden. The shul has an open, “out-of-town” warmth and has a unique character of diversity in terms of age, background, and levels of religious observance. In the past several years, many young couples and families have moved in (and continue to move in) and have ignited a major revival of the 90-year-old congregation. |
| CONGREGATION SHOMREI ISRAEL OHEL YOSEF YITZCHOK (BRIS AVROHOM) 910 Salem Avenue Hillside, NJ 07205 908-289-0770 T | 908-289-9422 F Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, Rabbi Baruch LepkivkerCongregation Shomrei Torah Ohel Yosef Yitzchok is an active congregation with daily morning, afternoon, and evening minyanim. Shabbat services are held Friday evening and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., followed by a kiddush; Minha is followed by a shalosh seudos with learning and then Ma’ariv. There are weekly classes for men and for women. Bris Avrohom offers a variety of classes in Judaic studies in Russian and ESL and citizenship classes for Russian immigrants. |
| CONGREGATION SINAI TORAH CHAIM 1531 Maple Avenue Hillside, NJ 07205 973-923-9500 T |
| UNION COUNTY TORAH CENTER 509 Central Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 T | 908-789-5959 F Contact: Rabbi Levi BlockThe Union County Torah Center offers a full range of programs, including Shabbat and Jewish holiday services, Hebrew school, junior congregation for children age three and older, and family holiday celebrations. Adult education is provided through classes and public lectures. All programs of the Torah Center are open to the public. |
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| CONGREGATION ADATH ISRAEL 1391 North Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 T | 908-289-5245 F Contact: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan SchwartzAdath Israel is a vibrant family synagogue with daily and Shabbat services as well as special services on all Jewish holidays. Kiddush and Seuda Shlishit are held each Shabbat. The shul also boasts an active adult education program with classes and shiurim geared to all levels and ages. An energetic youth program runs weekly Shabbat groups, a lively teen minyan, and events throughout the year. |
| CONGREGATION ADATH YESHURUN 200 Murray Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202 908-355-6723 T Contact: Rabbi Elazar M. Teitz |
| CONGREGATION BAIS YITZCHOK CHEVRAH T’HILIM 153 Bellevue Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202 908-354-4789 T |
| ELMORA HILLS MINYAN INC. 961 Magie Avenue Union, NJ 07083 908-820-8822 T Contact: Rabbi Yakov Dombroff |
| JEC ELMORA SYNAGOGUE 330 Elmora Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 T | 908-289-5245 F Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Herman |
| MINYAN S’FARDIM AT CONGREGATION ADATH ISRAEL 1391 North Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 T | 908-289-5245 F Contact: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan SchwartzMinyan S’fardim at Adath Israel is a family oriented Orthodox service steeped in the rich cultural Sefardic heritage of its members. Founded as an educational service for the youth, Minyan S’fardim encourages participation from both youth and adults. It is a vital part of Adath Israel. |
| UNITED ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUE 526 West Seventh Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 908-755-0043 T |
| BNAI KESHET 99 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-4889 T | 973-746-4963 F Contact: Rabbi Elliott Tepperman; Fred Glicksman, administratorBnai Keshet is an extended family, sharing difficult times and joyful events. A full range of religious services and educational programming is offered. |
| CONGREGATION BETH HATIKVAH 36 Chatham Road Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-0200 T Contact: Rabbi Hannah Orden Congregation Beth Hatikvah is a Reconstructionist synagogue in Summit, New Jersey. We’re a progressive community of committed, engaged people: people who come together from different Jewish backgrounds and experiences, different traditions, different races and sexual orientation–you name it. We care about each other, our heritage, and our world. We offer a full roster of programs, including a vibrant Religious School. |
| CONGREGATION KEHILAT SHALOM 253 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road Belle Mead, NJ 08502 908-359-0420 T Contact: Rabbi Jacob Best Adler; AdministratorCongregation Kehilat Shalom is a welcoming Reconstructionist synagogue dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, cultural, civic and social needs of a diverse congregation while maintaining a unique, vibrant, and visible Jewish presence in central New Jersey including the townships of Montgomery (Belle Mead and Skillman), Hillsborough, Rocky Hill, Kendall Park, Princeton, and Hopewell. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN 1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-1555 T | 973-379-4345 F Contact: Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz; Cantor Howard M. Stahl; Rabbi Karen Perolman; Rabbi Joshua M. Z. StantonCongregation B’nai Jeshurun is an exciting place to be. Our congregation has over 160 years of history, tradition and service to our people behind us, and today we are committed to leading the Jewish community into the 21st century. We are proud to be the largest congregation in New Jersey, yet we are dedicated to building a community in which every individual feels at home, a community filled with enthusiasm and growth, and a community dedicated to the eternal Jewish calling to repair the world. |
| JEWISH CENTER OF NORTHWEST NJ P.O. Box 2 115 Youmans Ave. Washington, NJ 07882 908-689-0762 T Contact: Rabbi Mary Zamore; Rabbi Emeritus Ellen Jay LewisThe Jewish Center of Northwest Jersey is a Reform congregation serving more than 80 families. At the Jewish Center of NW NJ, people come together to worship, to learn, to help others and become better people. We are bound by a common history and a strong sense of community and believe that a small gesture is far more important than the grandest of ideas. We share tears and food, awe and laughter. |
| JEWISH CONGREGATION OF KINNELON 21 Passaic Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973-838-5566 T Contact: Rabbi Joshua LeightonThe JCK was established for the purpose of maintaining a synagogue where religious observance and divine worship may take place in accordance with the precepts and tenets of Reform Judaism; where Jewish consciousness may be fostered and strengthened through social and civic activities, community service and educational pursuits; where its members will be provided an environment for their spiritual and social needs; and where Jewish knowledge and traditions are shared with one another and extended to the next generation. |
| TEMPLE BETH AM 879 S. Beverwyck Road P.O. Box 5305 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0046 T | 973-887-9386 F Contact: Rabbi Steven L. Mills; Cantor Inna Serebro- Litvak; Debbie Lesser, administratorTemple Beth Am (House of the People) is an egalitarian, all-inclusive vibrant congregation that provides programs and resources for those interested in the many aspects of Reform Judaism. We have a warm and welcoming congregation and open our doors to young and old, singles and couples, Jews-by-birth, Jews-by-choice, non-traditional and interfaith families. We hope to share our Jewish tradition throughout the cycles of your family’s life. Services are held every Friday at 7:30 PM (summer services at 7 PM). Family services are held the first Friday of the month. |
| TEMPLE B’NAI OR 60 Overlook Road Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-4539 T | 973-539-2758 F Contact: Interim Rabbi David Katz, Cantor Galit Dadoun Cohen, Joel D. Katz, Executive Director SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE: For the months of July and August, our Friday evening Shabbat Service is always at 7:00 PM. Weather permitting, we worship outside, or during inclement weather, we worship in the Art Gallery. |
| TEMPLE NER TAMID 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1500 T | 973-338-4486 F Contact: Rabbi Mark Katz, Cantor Meredith Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus Steven Kushner Three Fridays a month, services begin at 8 p.m. The first Friday of the month, a TOT Shabbat service begins at 6.00 p.m.followed by a pot-luck dinner for young families; and the last Friday of the month, Kabbalat Shabbat is at 6:30, instead of the 8 p.m. service. The Shabbat morning service begins at 10 and concludes by noon. A lay-led “casual minyan” is held concurrently once a month; an informal and participatory service with an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion. Three times per year- November,January and April- the Wake Up Shabbat- an innovative, participatory, musical celebration including separate study opportunities for adults and children begins at 10 am. |
| TEMPLE SHA’AREY SHALOM 78 S. Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387 T Contact: Rabbi Renee Edelman; Cantor Amy DanielsTemple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield, is a mid-size Reform congregation affiliated with the Union For Reform Judaisn (URJ) serving Springfield and surrounding towns in Union, Essex, and Somerset counties. The synagogue welcomes children, young adults, singles, seniors, and families of all shapes, ages, and sizes.There is a wide array of educational, informational, entertaining and social programs to enhance the temple experience. Included are lectures, workshops, panel discussions, an active Sisterhood and Brotherhood, community-service opportunities and Youth and Renaissance group activities. Adult bar/bat mitzvah, conversational Hebrew classes, book discussion groups, guest speakers, concerts, and trips are offered.Shabbat services are creative and varied. There are Family Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m., on the first Friday of each month; 8 p.m., other Fridays. A creative format for Jewish learning with flexible “drop-in” options is available for students in grades K -two and is open to the community. Religious and Hebrew school classes for grades 3 – 7 are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 5:30pm. Grades 8-10 meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:45-7:45pm. Monthly Tot Shabbat services, perfect for pre-school families take place at 6 p.m., on the third Friday of each month. Adult Study minyans are held on Saturday mornings. |
| TEMPLE SHALOM 215 S. Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666 T | 973-584-1674 F Contact: Rabbi David C. Levy; Rabbi emeritus Joel E. Soffin, D.D.; administrator Leslie KallusTemple Shalom, serving more than 500 families, welcomes all who seek to share a contemporary Jewish experience. Temple Shalom is dedicated to the principles of Reform Judaism and is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Adhering to the tenets of religious traditions through its many committees, programs, activities and educational facilities, the Temple provides opportunities for studying, appreciating, and experiencing, our Jewish heritage. |
| TEMPLE SHAREY TEFILO-ISRAEL 432 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 www.tsti.org 973-763-4116 T | 973-763-3941 F Contact: Rabbi Daniel M. Cohen; Rabbi Alexandra Klein; Cantor Rebecca Moses; Leslie Sporn Executive DirectorWe are an inclusive, diverse congregation committed to developing and fostering a joyous and meaningful lifelong Jewish experience. At TSTI we celebrate the religious principles and moral values of Reform Judaism through worship, education, acts of social justice, study of Torah and community service. Our members live in South Orange, Maplewood, Short Hills, Livingston, West Orange, Summit and other neighboring towns. We welcome you to join us! |
| TEMPLE SHOLOM OF WEST ESSEX 760 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1321 T | 973-239-7935 F Contact: Rabbi Laurence W. Groffman; Cantor Stephanie Kupfer; Norman R. Patz, Rabbi emeritus; Phyllis Maffucci, Office Manager More than a congregation, we’re a family. The congregation at Temple Sholom of West Essex is welcoming and inclusive. Affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism, whose beliefs are grounded in traditional Jewish values, Temple Sholom offers a dynamic religious schooleducation for kindergarten through confirmation, a vibrant and active teen group, and an exceptional adult education program. Weekly erev Shabbat services are at 7:30 p.m., with an early family Shabbat service at 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Summer Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday morning Torah Study is lead by Rabbi Groffman, September through June and has a brief Saturday Morning Service. Saturday B’nai Mitzvah Services are at 10:00 AM. Tot Shabbat services are held once a month. With a congregation committed to embracing all individuals and families, Temple Sholom is convenient to communities throughout northern New Jersey. |
| TEMPLE SINAI 208 Summit Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4921 T Contact: Rabbi Stuart Weinberg Gershon; Cantor Marina Shemesh Temple Sinai is a center for worship and educational, intellectual, cultural, and social activities. The congregation is committed to a tradition of tolerance, civility, modesty, social responsibility, and political awareness. It welcomes all families, including interfaith families and those interested in becoming Jews. |
| TEMPLE EMANU-EL 756 E. Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6770 T | 908-233-3959 F Contact: Interim Senior Rabbi Bennett Miller; Alice Lutwak, Interim Executive Director Temple Emanu-El of Westfield is a Reform synagogue drawing members from an extensive area of Union County and beyond. We seek to combine progressive Jewish ideals with a continuing and abiding respect and appreciation for the traditions of Judaism. Our diverse membership of over 1,100 households is made up of people of all different Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, singles, a well as those seeking Jewish spirituality.We have a diverse clergy made up of both men and women from a variety of backgrounds, available for individual counseling. On the first Friday of every month, our Shabbat Hallelu service draws hundreds. Our traditional 7:45 Friday night service is well-attended and well-received on the other Fridays of the month. |
| TEMPLE HAR SHALOM 104 Mt. Horeb Road Warren, NJ 07059 732-356-8777 T | 732-356-0580 F Contact: Rabbi Randi Musnitsky, D. Min.; Cantor Anna Berman; Director of Congregational Learning, Elizabeth Bloch; Principal, Mountain Top School, Laurie Ptalis; Congregation Manager, Sherry Nemiroff Established in 1970, Temple Har Shalom is an inclusive, vibrant, and progressive Reform congregation that welcomes everyone through its doors to share in the warmth of our community, our services, our school, and our programming. Led by a robust professional staff and passionate lay leadership, Temple Har Shalom seeks to meld the rich history of Judaism with 21st-century life. Cutting-edge educational curriculum, a wide array of engaging speakers, services, and social action opportunities provide continuous learning to meet the needs and enrich life’s experiences for all ages. |
| TEMPLE SHOLOM Martine and Lagrande Avenues Fanwood, NJ 07023 P.O. Box 539 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-4900 T | 908-889-9920 F Contact: Rabbi Joel N. Abraham; Student Cantor Vicky GlikinTemple Sholom is a Reform congregation that welcomes all traditional and non traditional Jewish families. Founded in 1913, Temple Sholom is among the oldest Reform congregations in NJ. Its approximately 230 member families come from communities throughout Union, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. |
| KAHAL CHAVERIM: New Jersey Congregation for Humanistic Judaism P.O. Box 217 Chester, NJ 07930 973-927-0078 T Contact: Rob Agree, Melissa Biren, Craig Schlusberg, and Susan Herschman membership@chjmc.orgThe Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Morris County warmly welcomes new families to visit and become part of our community. Join us in celebrating Judaism through rituals that reflect tradition in ways consistent with modern culture and beliefs. We gather regularly for Sunday School and adult education, celebrate all principal holidays in the Jewish calendar, enjoy Shabbat and Havdalah services in members’ homes, and offer community support for life cycle events from baby namings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and weddings, to funerals and memorial services. With few exceptions, our events are open to all. We are affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism. |
| JEWISH CULTURAL SCHOOL & SOCIETY P.O. Box 909 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-200-8309 T The Jewish Cultural School & Society welcomes people drawn together by sharing secular interests in Jewish history, culture, and ethical heritage.Since 1958 JCSS has run a Sunday educational program for children. The curriculum (Jewish history, literature, music/art, conversational Hebrew) for grades two-eight culminates in a graduation/b’nei mitzva. As an all-age community, we celebrate Jewish holidays and engage in mitzva projects. Adults have monthly discussions. |
| MOUNT FREEDOM JEWISH CENTER Randolph 973-895-2100 T Contact: Rabbi Menashe East Mount Freedom Jewish Center (MFJC) is a traditional synagogue in Randolph, New Jersey. Our warm congregation is made up of members with diverse Jewish observances who come from various towns within beautiful Morris County. |
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