Serving Hudson County’s Progressive Jewish Community for Over 150 Years

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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

High Holy Day Parking

Parking is available at the  Belmont Ave. entrance to Lincoln Park, between Kennedy Blvd and West Side Ave. both sides. Limited parking is also available in front of the Temple. A downloadable, printable sign to be placed in the driver side window of your car can be found here. (Link in event description) Pre-printed signs are available at the Temple.

September 15 - September 25, All Day

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur Service Times

September 24 - September 25, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Erev Sukkot Community Dinner & Sukkah Decoration

Join us for dinner and help decorate our Sukkah.

September 29, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah

Calling All Children 0-5 and Their Grownups!

September 30, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

On the Calendar

September 24, 2023
September 25, 2023
  • Yom Kippur Morning Services
    10:00 am ( Add to Calendar)

    Preregistration for our High Holy Day services is required. 
    All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD

  • Meditative Walk
    1:30 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    Meet on the Temple steps. Led by Robb Kushner

  • Family Yom Kippur Services
    2:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    Preregistration for our High Holy Day services is required. 
    All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD

  • Yizkor Services
    4:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    Preregistration for our High Holy Day services is required. 
    All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD

  • Mincha/Ne'ilahHavdalah Services
    5:15 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    Preregistration for our High Holy Day services is required. 
    All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD

September 29, 2023
  • Erev Sukkot Community Dinner & Sukkah Decoration
    6:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    All attendees must register by Tuesday, September 26 at: https://www.betheljc.org/give/donate-pay/ Check "Shabbat Dinner." Cost: $18./adult $10/child 3-13. All help with cleanup and we suggest you bring wine to share.

September 30, 2023

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