Serving Hudson County’s Progressive Jewish Community for Over 150 Years
Serving Hudson County’s Progressive Jewish Community for Over 150 Years
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.
Join Temple Beth-El for the Installation & Celebration of Cantor Laura Breznick and honoring our new and outgoing Temple leadership.
September 27, 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Slichot – Pre-High Holy Day Preparation: Havdalah, film and discussion, followed by Slichot prayers and the installation ceremony for our High Holy Day Torah Mantles.
We will be viewing How Saba Kept Singing. The award-winning documentary film shares the story of Cantor, Holocaust Survivor, and Military Veteran, David “Saba” Wisnia, who spends his later years traveling with his grandson and musical accompanist, Avi Wisnia, sharing the story of how he survived the Holocaust through music which the duo perform together. For years, Cantor Wisnia’s story centered around the belief that he survived Auschwitz mainly by using his beautiful singing voice to entertain his Nazi captors. These performances in the death camp gave him status as a ”privileged prisoner.” However, when David takes his family back to Poland for one last performance, Avi starts asking questions and they discover that someone else had a hand in Saba’s survival.
September 28, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services
7:30 pm ( Add to Calendar)
All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD
Tot Shabbat
10:30 am ( Add to Calendar)
Religious School
9:30 am ( Add to Calendar)
