Temple Beth-El is a warm, liberal, diverse and welcoming group of people. Our congregation ranges in age from the very young to the very experienced, all of whom share a dedication and devotion to our synagogue community. We are also blessed to have spiritual leaders who speak as true tzadikim , from both the mind and the heart..

Rabbi Kenneth Brickman has served the congregation of Temple Beth-El for twenty years. We are fortunate to have as our spiritual leader a person with such diverse interests and areas of expertise. Rabbi Brickman is a gifted teacher and mentor. He is a participant in multi-cultural and interfaith activities in Jersey City, and is active in the leadership of the Reform movement.

Student Cantor Jamie Marx is a fifth-year student at the HUC-JIR School of Sacred Music in New York. He has become an integral member of our congregation, not only through the beautiful music he contributes to our services, but also through his educational initiatives, for both our children and adults.

Click here to read the sermon delivered by Rabbi Kenneth Brickman on May 18, 2007, in celebration of the honorary doctorate awarded to him by the Hebrew Union College on the 25th anniversary of his ordination, and of his 18 years of service to Congregation Temple Beth-El.