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

Borscht is Back! Buy tickets and place an ad here for our biggest fun-raiser and fundraiser of the year with a night of comedy,

Join us on June 10 for Borscht, an evening of side-splitting laughter and warm community. Place an ad in our journal and let’s all be part of making this year’s Borscht a smashing success! Buy an extra pair of tickets and enjoy the evening with friends! Hosted by Phil Rivo and featuring Internet sensation Ariel Elias & star of Last Comic Standing Kerri Louise.

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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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Upcoming Events

Take the Chai Challenge!

Take the Chai Challenge!

November 1 - December 31, All Day

All Points Borscht Is Coming June 10

Hosted by Phil Rivo and starring Internet sensation Ariel Elias and star of Last Comic Standing Kerri Louise, be there for Temple Beth-El’s most important fun-raiser and fundraiser of the year.

March 25 - June 10, 8:00 pm

"Sell" Your Chametz?

If you would like Rabbi Moritt to arrange for the sale of your chametz (or are just curious about this custom), please email her by Friday, March 31.

March 31, All Day

Yizkor Memorial Service (Zoom only)

Yizkor Memorial Service on ZOOM.

April 13, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

On the Calendar

March 31, 2023
  • Kabbalat Shabbat Services
    8:00 pm ( Add to Calendar)

    All our services are now in person from our sanctuary and live-streamed on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ac8BuD
    You must show documentation of being fully vaccinated & (if eligible) boosted against COVID-19 to remove your mask in our building at any time. Please send a photo of your documentation to office@betheljc.org

April 2, 2023

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