An Evening with Lila Kagedan
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJJoin Rabbi Lila Kagedan, the first female Rabbi hired by an Orthodox synagogue, for a special evening where she will speak about her personal journey to the rabbinate, as well as the halachic basis supporting women in the rabbinate. The evening will be a combination of text, personal narrative and Q&A. A light dinner will […]
Shabbat B’yachad at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJA Special Learning Series for Families with Children in Grades K – 2 Temple Emanu-El is proud to introduce B’yachad Academy, a special learning series for families with children in grades K-2. Led by our skilled educators and clergy, B’yachad Academy is an opportunity for you and your child to grow Jewishly in a fun […]
Navigating Cancer
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJNavigating a cancer experience or living with a chronic disease can be debilitating and challenging. Often we feel greater stress, fatigue, anxiety and, more importantly, we feel alone. We are offering the four workshops designed as stand-alone topics but they are collectively integrated. Join us and learn tools and strategies to create a better survivorship […]
“Stories My Friends Love To Hear”
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJWestfield Hadassah member Joellen Bard will discuss her book entitled, "Stories My Friends Love To Hear" and keep us in stitches with awe inspiring stories, coincidences or strange events. Everyone is welcome at Westfield Hadassah meeting on Monday, November 19 at noon in Temple Emanu-El Greiffer Sacks Hall. Please bring your lunch and enjoy coffee, […]
Tiny Tot Shabbat
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJTiny Tot Shabbat (for children ages 2-6 and their families) This is a monthly Shabbat morning experience for young children and their families. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, snacks, a special craft activity, and lots of fun! This event is free and open to the public - membership is not required for […]
Count to a Thousand
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJCount to a Thousand: Negotiating life as an Expat in Israel by Caroline Goldberg. All are welcome to join us on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 PM at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, NJ as we welcome Caroline Goldberg Igra, art historian, author, and tri-athlete. She was born, bred and educated in the United States and […]
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJInformal and lively! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the Rabbi's 'struggles", Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish life. A delicious complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi […]
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Kroloff – After Pittsburgh: Am I A Different Jew Today
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJJoin us for a lunch and learn with Rabbi Kroloff! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s struggles, Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish live. On Monday, November 12 we will discuss, “After Pittsburgh: Am I A Different […]
Shabbat Alive! Service
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJJoin us for a musical, family friendly Shabbat experience!
Westfield Hadassah
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJThe community is welcome on Monday, October 22, at 12 noon to attend the Westfield Chapter of Hadassah's monthly meeting at Temple Emanuel in Greifer Sacks Hall. The program will be two members of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom sharing their thoughts. The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom builds strong relationships between Muslim and Jewish women […]
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJInformal and lively! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s “struggles,” Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish life. Join us on October 15 as we discuss, “What is the Future for Non-Orthodox Jews in America?” A delicious complimentary […]
Temple Emanu-El’s Religious School Opening Day
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJIt’s the start of so many of our conversations that we can actually forget why we’re asking and what it means to ask this question of ourselves. This is why we are excited to announce our congregational learning theme for 5779: “Sh’leimut – a journey toward wholeness, wellness, and inner wisdom”. Throughout the year, there […]
Free Community Wide Selichot Program
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJJoin us for a night that ushers in the sacred themes of the High Holydays through community, reflection and prayer at Temple Emanu-El. Families are welcome to join us on Saturday, September 1 starting at 8:00 PM for Selichot. The evening will start at 8 PM with refreshments, followed by an interactive and fast-paced conversation […]
Mindfulness
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJTemple Emanu-El in Edison will hold a free workshop, “Using Mindfulness to Build Resilience and Well-Being,” on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Teacher Tracy Fink will share the tools of neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to provide practices for individual growth and development. The free event is appropriate for adults and older teens. Light refreshments […]
Memory Café
Temple Emanu-El 756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJSenior Resource Center, Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch and social activities and entertainment for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia, and their care partners. The center is a joint venture between Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, and The Westfield United Fund. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer at 908-352-8375.