Contact Us

Temple Emanu-El is located at:
180 Piermont Road
Closter, NJ 07624

Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone numbers:
Main Phone Number: 201-750-9997
Religious School Phone Number: 201-750-2959
Wedding Related Inquiries (Northern Valley Affairs): 201-750-0333
Fax Number: 201-750-1894

Staff email addresses:
Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner
kirshner@tecloster.org

Assistant Rabbi, Gabe Cohen
cohen@tecloster.org

Rabbi for Lifelong Learning, Jeremy Ruberg
ruberg@tecloster.org

Cantor, Israel Singer
singer@tecloster.org

Executive Director, Becky Skoff
skoff@tecloster.org

Director of Youth Engagement, Adam Schwartzbard
schwartzbard@tecloster.org

Executive Assistant to Clergy, Chareen Kramer
kramer@tecloster.org

Director of Operations & Facilities, Julia Vazquez
vazquez@tecloster.org

Director of Marketing, Tiffany Garavito
garavito@tecloster.org

Member Services Associate, Tracy Anser
anser@tecloster.org

Administrative Coordinator for Lifelong Learning, Shelby Effron
effron@tecloster.org

President, Robin Miller
president@tecloster.org

Step into the sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El and find solace, connection, and purpose waiting for you today.

PHONE SERVICE NOTICE

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system.
If you are unable to reach us, please try calling back later.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

Important Notice:

 The Temple Office will be closed on
Monday, October 12th (Columbus Day).

The Temple Office will reopen on
Tuesday, October 13th.

The building will remain open for Minyan
at all regularly scheduled times.

Important Notice:

Internet & Phone Service Disruption

Notice: The Closter area is currently experiencing a widespread internet outage. As a result, our internet and phone systems are down, and we may be slower to respond while service is being restored. We are also unable to stream Minyan via Zoom at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Important Notice:

Building & Office Closure

  • Thursday, May 21st: The office will be close at 2:00 PM 
  • Friday, May 22nd: This office will be closed for Shavuot.
  • Monday, May 25th: The office will be closed for Memorial Day.

The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Important Notice:

Summer Office Hours

During the summer, the Temple office will be closed on*:

  • Mondays (staff available via email)
  • Will close at 12:00 PM on Fridays beginning June 26th.

The building will remain open for Minyan
at all regularly scheduled times.

*On Thursday, June 25th the office will be closing at 12:00 PM
for professional development.