January 29, 2012   5 Sh'vat 5772

Temple Beth-El, Jersey City, NJ

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Interior of main sanctuary (photo by Leo Ferreira)

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Temple Beth-El is the Reform Jewish congregation of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City. Our temple has long been known for the friendliness, enthusiasm, and community involvement of its members, as well as its impressive 1920's-era synagogue.

A Reform congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism since 1914, Temple Beth-El was founded in 1864 on York Street, in downtown Jersey City. In 1925-6, we built and moved into our magnificent sanctuary at what is now the corner of Harrison Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard.

We are a small, liberal congregation. Diversity is one of our strengths. Our joint religious school (with Temple Beth Am of Bayonne) serves families from a half-dozen cities along the Western bank of the Hudson. Interfaith, multi-ethnic, single parent, gay and lesbian families are warmly welcomed. Come visit, and see how perfectly you will fit into this community.

Follow the links below for the full text of Rabbi Hachen's inspiring High Holy Day sermons

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Challenge yourself with the Really Big Questions for the year.

Temple Beth-El is honored to support the Hudson Jewish Community Forum.
Participate in the preservation and celebration of a rich, vibrant, diverse Jewish community in Hudson County.

Visit www.hudsonjewish.org for more information.


The most effective way to donate to Temple Beth-El is to send us a check. 100% of your donation will go to TBE. If you prefer the convenience of a credit card, you may now make your donations on-line. The credit card companies will deduct up to a 5% fee. Click on the "Donate Now" button below to make a donation via VISA or Master Card.



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Why visit BethEljc.org often?  

  Our new website is a pretty smart site!  It updates itself constantly with fresh information about the Jewish world from the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).  Just look for the banner like the one above that says "from the Union." 

Weekly Torah Commentary
News From the Jewish World

Significant Jewish Books
Religious Action Center
What is Reform?
Blessings & Current Holiday Information
Israel Features & Resources

Come back regularly, and see what's new! L'hitraot! (see you soon!)

2012 Mishloach Manot  
Time to order your mishloach manot gift bags

PURIM WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

Join the mitzvah of giving gifts to friends and family at this festive time of year.  You can send a bag of yummy treats to the entire congregation, to a select few, or to friends outside the temple family. Read all the details here >>>

 
Spread the word!  

Free Learning - Such a Deal!

FREE class for those new to Judaism , just curious, unaffiliated, interfaith, etc. Jewish or not.
Three week beginner Judaism class on Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9 & 16. 7:00-9:00 pm at the Temple. Class covers overview of Jewish Ethics, Spirituality, and Community. Registration required at http://www.curiousaboutjudaism.org/nj2/
Temple members - please invite your neighbors and friends to register now.
Bonus: A full 16 week Intro to Judaism class will begin at the end of February; on Monday nights. For info on that class go to: http://urj.org/learning/classes/intro/

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Gifts Galore!!!!!!!  

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  • A percentage of all purchases at the Gift Shop comes to Temple Beth-El. See this month's specials here. We appreciate your support.
Upcoming Events at Temple Beth-El  
January 2012
01/29 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
February 2012
02/02 -  Beginner Judaism class (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Class covers overview of Jewish Ethics, Spirituality, and Community. Registration required at http://www.curiousaboutjudaism.org/nj2/
02/03 -  Potluck Supper (6:30 PM)
Please RSVP with salad / entree / dessert and number attending to office@betheljc.org
02/04 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
02/04 -  Shabbat Morning Services with Cantor Fletcher (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
02/05 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/09 -  Beginner Judaism class (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Class covers overview of Jewish Ethics, Spirituality, and Community. Registration required at http://www.curiousaboutjudaism.org/nj2/
Joined by Congregation B'nai Jacob
02/11 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
02/11 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
02/12 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
02/16 -  Beginner Judaism class (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
Class covers overview of Jewish Ethics, Spirituality, and Community. Registration required at http://www.curiousaboutjudaism.org/nj2/
02/18 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
02/18 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
President's Day Weekend
02/24 -  Shabbat Service (8:00 PM)
02/25 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
02/25 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
02/25 -  Tot Shabbat (10:30 AM)
02/26 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
March 2012
03/02 -  Potluck Supper (6:30 PM)
Please bring a dish for 8-10 people. RSVP with salad /entree / dessert to office@betheljc.org
03/02 -  All Ages Shabbat (7:30 PM)
03/03 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
03/03 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
03/04 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
03/07 -  AMERICANA PIZZA FEST (6:00 PM)
$5 per person; maximum $15 per family. Cheese and veggie pizza; salad; drinks. RSVP to office@betheljc.org by March 5th.
MEGILLAH READING with “AMERICANA PURIM SPIEL” The Book of Esther told through a sing-along of POPULAR AMERICAN TUNES with new words written by our own Rabbi Hachen! Start planning your RED, WHITE and BLUE costumes NOW!!
03/10 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
03/10 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
03/11 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
03/17 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
03/17 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
03/18 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
03/24 -  Torah Study Verse-by-Verse (9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)
In depth Torah study - no previous experience or knowledge of Hebrew required
03/24 -  Shabbat Morning Services (10:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
03/25 -  Religious School (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)


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