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Temple Emanu-El of Westfield embraces innovation and creativity, inspiring our approach to Jewish life and practice and leading to a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community for all.

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Temple Emanu-El Community

Make a Donation to the Annual Appeal

Your Annual Appeal donation is a personal investment that ensures the Temple’s vitality and ability to meet the needs of our diverse membership for Clergy pastoral care, life cycle celebrations, Lifelong Jewish Learning, Early Learning Center, Religious School, Bnai Mitzvah, Confirmation programs, Adult programs, Leadership Development, Community Relations as well as special programs of Jewish culture, Israel, and much more.

WHERE JUDAISM COMES ALIVE

  • RISE AGAINST HUNGER

    Sunday, November 17 at 10:45 AM

    Join us for the biggest Tikkun Olam event of the year! Help us pack 20,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. This event is great for families of all ages!

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  • WISE AGING

    November 13 and December 18

    Join our Wise Aging Listening Group for an enriching experience guided by our Cantor Emerita Martha Novick. Through deep listening, sharing, and reflection, this group will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of aging with the support of a spiritual community.

    *This Shleimut Center Program was made possible by the generosity of the Grotta Fund for Older Adults. 

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  • THE ELECTION IS OVER - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR AMERICAN JEWS?

    Thursday, November 21, 12:00pm

    A special debrief with Carmiel Arbit, the ADL’s Vice President of Government Relations.

    How will the next Trump administration impact our community? How will the rise in antisemitism be addressed, what will be done to curb anti-Israel protests on college campuses, what will this mean for peace in the Middle East?

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  • CELEBRATE SHABBAT WITH US

    Join us in song and prayer. Every Friday night, we gather at 5 PM for a pre-neg in the courtyard, followed by a family-friendly service in the sanctuary at 6 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME. Our services are also live-streamed.

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  • BAGGED WITH LOVE

    Meets Monthly at Temple Emanu-El and the JCC of Central NJ

    In partnership with the JCC of Central NJ. Join us for this once a month volunteer opportunity perfect for people of all ages. Together we will prepare emergency food bags for Jewish Family Services and make sandwiches for Bridges Outreach.

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  • BIBLE CLASS

    Meets Weekly on Tuesday Mornings at 9:45 AM

    No prior Bible experience is necessary and we always love welcoming new people to study Bible together! We will look at the Torah Portion of the week.

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  • WE STAND WITH ISRAEL

    Our community continues to advocate for the release of the hostages, hold difficult conversations, debate around Israel, and show our support for our brothers and sisters across the globe. We’ve gathered resources, writings, and ways for you to advocate.

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  • EARLY LEARNING CENTER OPEN HOUSE

    Wednesday, December 11 2024 and Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:30 AM. Both will be in person at Temple Emanu-El.

    Learn more about our enrollment process for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

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WORSHIP. LEARN. ACT.

Each week, Temple Emanu-El offers several opportunities for growth, change, innovation, and creative learning.

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LEARNING AT EVERY AGE AND STAGE

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Temple Emanu-El of Westfield is a modern Reform Jewish congregation, where we honor our traditions but bring in a fresh, energetic spirituality that meets the needs of our contemporary community. JOIN NOW→