Gordon religious school includes both our gan k through hay 5th grade program and makor, our middle school program 6th and 7th grade in partnership with prozdor, and provides our students with a meaningful and substantive academic program enriched by exposure to all aspects of jewish life. Jewish federation of greater metrowest nj headquarters. Schedule of services temple emanuel of the pascack valley. At temple beth am, we make learning an educational playground providing the balanced blend of formal and informal jewish education, social and community involvement, positive role modeling. Many of our members are part of an interfaith family, whether they are marriedpartnered with a nonjewish spouse, were raised by interfaith parents, or have siblings and children. Hear from our religious school director about our innovative programming for students in grades k 12. Temple emanuel is affiliated with the union for reform judaism. For further information, please contact harriet at 775 825 5600. For more information, please contact carolyn shane, executive director, at 9082326770, ext. Then we opposed a churchlike christmas pageant in the public high school. With so many different opportunities to join our community inspiring learning courses and activities, meaningful family worship and holiday experiences, important social action programs, informal youth.
Temple emanuel of westfield 756 e broad st westfield, nj. Great concern from jewish leaders in westfield and nj after. Temple emanuel is located at 756 east broad street in westfield. Hate graffiti found in westfield school again westfield, nj patch. Nowadays in the youthful, progressive town of westfield, n. Our program combines study and prayer with a variety of handson jewish experiences for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Since its introduction in 2001, participants have responded positively to the services fresh, engaging, almost completely participatory, spiritual and spirited approach to traditional worship, prompting a repetition of the service on a regular basis.
Temple emanuel wins education award westfield, nj patch. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Temple emanuel religious school greensboro, nc, greensboro. Mazel tov to temple emanuel of westfield s youth learning and engagement department on the honor of receiving the yad byad award from the association of reform jewish educators. Masters in sacred theology from yale university divinity school in 1998 and.
We believe that our congregations spiritual needsand the needs of our families who have members from other faith or no faith backgroundsare better served through meaningful and active inclusion of interfaith families. Westfield high school production of radium girls wins 3 foxy theatre night awards. Temple emanuel is a thriving oceanfront jewish community located in virginia beach. Temple emanuel to close after 61 years westessextribune. We are a reform congregation in the mainstream of liberal judaism. Temple emanuel early childhood education program is a private elementary school located in westfield, nj and enrolls students in grades kindergarten through 8th. At the emanuel synagogue religious school, the focus is inter generational programming in order to actively engage parents, grandparents and children.
Our program develops jewish identity, a sense of spirituality and a dedica. Both temple emanuel and the reform movement the denomination of judaism of which temple emanuel is a member have long histories of welcoming interfaith families. Westfield, nj for those seeking a vibrant, active jewish. The temple emanuel religious school is committed to creating the finest jewish learning environment possible to make judaism an integral part of the lives of students and their families. Experience the advantage of a temple beth am religious education. The confirmation program at temple emanuel is designed to help our 10th grade students build community with one another, wrestle with important issues of the day, express their beliefs as jewish young adults, and engage in tikkun olam repair of the world.
Temple emanuel religious school greensboro, nc home. Retired rabbi from temple emanuel to be inducted into westfield. Bergen countys consortium religious school for students ages 3. Temple emanuel has provided our family a warm and inviting home. Temple emanuel of west essex in livingston, new jersey was founded in 1955 and is one of the oldest reform synagogues in the west essex section of new jersey. The harlam road show comes to temple emanuel in westfield for purim. Emanuel means god is with us in hebrew news reported in early 2017 that the synagogue would be closing for financial reasons and was taking steps to merge with a nearby congregation.
In response to covid19, we are temporarily closing our buildings until further notice. Temple emanuel academy day school profile 2020 beverly. One of the major benefits of membership at temple emanuel is the opportunity to enroll your children in our religious school program. On his retirement, the new educational wing of the temple was named the rabbi charles a. Religious school temple emanuel of the merrimack valley. Part of building your childs jewish identity is having them be part of a dynamic and diverse jewish community. We strive to empower our students with the knowledge to be active, informed members of the jewish community. The rise of antisemitism in my own backyard jewish week. Rabbi kroloff is the author of when elijah knocks, a religious. Affiliated with the union for reform judaism, temple. Since 1923, temple emanuel has been providing synagogue from passaic. Religious school temple emanuel of the pascack valley. We are so proud of our program which engages students in an active, meaningful, and collaborative religious school experience. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide.
This is achieved through curricular innovations, close supervision, multisensory and joyous learning, and attending shabbat family dinners and services. We are committed to working together with the entire congregation and clergy to benefit the community, our synagogue, and ourselves as individuals. Back to the westfield patch the views expressed in this post are the. Meet matthew levin, religious school instructor matthew levin, a student at the university of nevada reno, is an instructor working with alice fasman. Religious school meets twice weekly beginning august 23, 2017 classes are held every wednesday afternoon from 3. The early childhood program, sisterhood, and mens club all work together with us on programs and projects. Temple emanuel, 756 east broad street, westfield, nj, 07090 more info.
Temple emanuel of westfield, founded in 1950, became the largest reform synagogue in. Temple emanuel presents a unique sabbath eve service of togetherness called shabbat yachad. If you need to make arrangements for tuition assistance, please contact. He is a graduate of governor livingston high school. A scenic, classic american town founded in 1794, westfield was home to only a handful of jews beginning around the first world war. Temple emanuel is the largest and oldest synagogue in the rocky mountain region, with approximately 2000 member households. The early childhood program, sisterhood, and mens club. Temple emanuel provides a warm, welcoming community for interfaith families. Inviting reuven rivlin back to my reform synagogue. Temple micahs religious school serves children in grades kindergarten12th grade. The congregants were informed on february, after several months of examination of temple emanuels current and longterm financial viability by the board of trustees and other lay leaders.
Classes for children in grades 17 are held on tuesday afternoons from 4. Rabbi kroloff served as senior rabbi of temple emanuel for 36 years, from 1966 until his retirement in 2002. The temple emanuel chai program is a beneficiary of a grant from the jewish federation of northern new jersey. Temple emanuel early childhood education program in. By 1950, a group of 43 families of disparate religious backgrounds came together, resolved to create a jewish identity. Temple emanuel religious school offers a rich and meaningful jewish education for your children. Religious school handbook temvs religious school is committed to ensuring that our children gain a strong religious foundation and jewish identity in a weekly sunday program.
Temple emanuel religious school westfield jewish federation. Temple emanuels renowned samuel and bernice shapiro religious school is dedicated to preparing students to live and engage jewish tradition in an inclusive community of lifelong learning. Temple emanuel academy day school in beverly hills, california serves 98 students in grades kindergarten6. We work to build meaningful connections through jewish values, celebrating each persons unique journey. Jewish news over the years, temple emanuel of westfield, the largest reform synagogue in new jersey, has been. Gordon religious school k5 th and chai 385 6 th8 th for the 202020215781 school year, please complete the registration form. Temple emanuel s oneofakind learning and travel program is tailored to teens interested in preparing for college by taking an active role in leadership, advocacy, volunteerism, and social justice. Temple emanuel jewish federation of greater metrowest nj. We are of the belief that jewish life is multidimensional and interactive, and we believe its education should be as well. Our passport program is designed as a creative, fun experience for young adults to enrich their communal jewish life and prepare for the bright.
All kabbalat shabbat services will be held online via live stream. Doug sagal was born in morristown, nj and raised in summit and berkeley heights. Greater metrowest synagogue directory new jersey jewish news. We take pride in our long history of being a traditional and progressive inclusive community. Temple emanuel follows a proud tradition of reform judaism with a focus on torah and worship, education, social action, jewish culture, israel and leadership. Temple emanuel westfield, nj urj camp harlam jewish. Religious school registration begins at temple emanuel of. Temple emanuels oneofakind learning and travel program is tailored to teens interested in preparing for college by taking an active role in leadership, advocacy, volunteerism, and social justice. Please note that making a membership pledge for 201920 and being a temple emanuel member in good standing are prerequisites for religious school registration. Our clergy are highly involved in the religious school. Westfield, nj jewish leaders in westfield and across the state are. Mar 31, 2015 temple emanuel is a thriving oceanfront jewish community located in virginia beach.
This is a promotional video for our religious school, where we. Take a break from the grind of work in nyc and surrounding areas to study torah and break bread with rabbi kirshner. We follow a proud tradition of reform judaism with a focus on torah and worship, education, social action, jewish culture, israel and leadership. Alice lutwak, interim executive director temple emanuel of westfield is a. Simply hiring a hebrew tutor for barbat mitzvah prep doesnt come close to what a wellrounded, communitybased religious school experience provides. Temple emanuel religious school offers judaica and hebrew education for students from pre school through 12th grade. Yachad religious school temple emanuel 20200324t17. We strive to be a compassionate and spiritual community dedicated to inclusion. Find 31 listings related to temple emanuel in jersey city on.
Westfield, nj police and school officials are investigating the source. Temple emanuel of westfieldone of the largest temples on the. Mar 4 temple emanuel religious school prospective open. Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. Come learn more about camp with director lisa david. About the temple emanuel torah center engages students in prekindergarten through 7th grade and their families in jewish life and learning. Temple emanuel mens club promotes fellowship through its various social, educational, religious, recreational and community service activities. Temple emanuel of westfield westfield, nj business. Ours is a reform synagogue whose members reside throughout union county and beyond. At temple emanuel, we strive to have something for everyone across all ages, genders, races, sexual orientation and abilities. Our goal is to foster a love for judaism through teaching values that are relevant to daily life and a source of ethics and lifelong spiritual fulfillment. Jul 28, 2015 temple emanuel 756 east broad street westfield, nj 07090. Temple emanuel religious school a jewish learning environment. Temple emanuel of west essex in livingston, a reform jewish congregation of 61 years, will close on june 30.
Religious school enrollment temple emanuel newton ma. Developmentally appropriate curriculum parent involvement welcomed and encouraged. Temple emanuel 756 east broad street westfield, nj 07090. The story of temple emanuel is best told in its context of colonial westfield, new jersey. Engagement of the entire family is essential to establishing a framework for a childs lifelong jewish learning, relevant to. Grades k7 meet on a weekly basis, and the high school program, for students in grades 812, meets once a month. Temple emanuel is an exciting conservative congregation that has been a strong jewish community in providence, rhode island for nearly one hundred years.
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