JOYOUS JUDAISM LIVES HERE

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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.

WHERE JUDAISM COMES ALIVE

  • Shabbat BBQ

    Friday, July 11 Pre-Neg: 5:00 PM. Services: 6:00 PM. Picnic: 7:00 PM

    We'll enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken and sides. Plus we will end our picnic with an ice cream truck!

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  • Pride Month

    Join us as we celebrate Pride Month at Temple Emanu-El! From rainbow challah, Pride Shabbat, Pride flag raising, and a Jewish Book Council event.

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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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  • CELEBRATE SHABBAT WITH US

    Join us in song and prayer. Every Friday night, we gather at 5 PM for a pre-neg , 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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  • Shabbat Hikes

    Saturday, July 12 and August 2 at 9 AM at Watchung Reservation

    Rejoice in God’s creation by celebrating Shabbat in the great outdoors! Join us for a hike at the Watchung Reservation and enjoy the beauty of Shabbat by combining a hike and Shabbat reflections. The (easy) hike will be about 1.5-2 miles. All ages are welcome. Please bring your own water, sunblock, and bug spray.

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Find Meaning and Connection

When you enter through our doors, you join a congregation rooted in lifelong learning, where social justice and philanthropy are expressions of our Jewish values, and joyous Judaism infuses service, ritual, and program.

WORSHIP. LEARN. ACT.

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

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MEET OUR ENTIRE LEADERSHIP TEAM

LEARNING AT EVERY AGE AND STAGE

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Thank you For Supporting Our
Temple Emanu-El Community

THANK YOU!

We met our goal and raised $450,081!

You can still contribute to the Annual Appeal to ensure our Temple’s vitality!

YOU BELONG HERE

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→