Temple Sha'arey Shalom is a mid-sized congregation that has served the local Jewish community for over 50 years. The congregation is a diverse community of liberal Jews and offers programs ranging from traditional text study to volunteerism.
Temple Beth Rishon is an independent, liberal Jewish temple that welcomes those from diverse Jewish backgrounds as well as interfaith families. The temple aims to provide a community experience with classes, Hebrew school and adult education while maintaining a commitment to social action. There are service opportunities for both adults and children. The rabbi is Dr. Kenneth Emert and the cantor is Ilan Mamber.
This Temple, founded in the 1970's, was named Hebrew words, Beth Haverim, meaning "House of Friends." In addition to reform Jewish services and ceremonial rituals, this Temple also sponsors several groups available to members of the congregation. There is a youth group available to the younger members of this religious community, various youth and child educational programs offered, social action and volunteer projects run, among other seasonally-offered services. More information about joining the congregation is available by phone or via the website.
Tempe Beth Am is an egalitarian, all-inclusive congregation that provides programs and resources for those interested in the many aspects of Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth El is an egalitarian conservative synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. It has a congregation of over 900 families, and offers a wide variety of services, rituals and resources. It offers regular Shabbat and Minyan services and Jewish rituals, including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and other ceremonies. It offers comprehensive religious education for all ages, as well as early childhood care and education. A number of different groups within the congregation meet regularly. Detailed descriptions of services are available on the Congregation Beth El website.
Temple Beth O'r / Beth Torah's mission is to be a warm and welcoming center of Jewish life. Its spirited services draw a congregation from throughout Union County and the surrounding areas. Amongst the most popular offerings here are the temple choir, health and fitness programs, monthly "Friday Night Alive" services, Saturday Kiddush luncheons, a preschool enrichment program, Hebrew high-school, adult education programs, and USY Kadima youth groups. In addition to the sanctuary, Temple Beth O'r / Beth Torah also includes a library, small chapel, social hall and newly renovated lounge, which is available for parties and celebrations. Steven Stern currently serves as cantor and spiritual leader.
Congregation M'kor Shalom is a welcoming Jewish synagogue with more than 1,000 members. It hosts a variety of Shabbat services including prayers and a choir ensemble and education programs for children and adults. It also offers a pre-school program.
This synagogue is big on community outreach with programs to help the environment, the hungry and the homeless, as well as interfaith outreach programs. There are also education resources and classes for children and adults. The congregation is headed up by President Howard Erichson and Rabbis David Greenstein and Cecelia Beyer.
