Everything you need to know for 5786

Service Schedule

ROSH HASHANAH

Monday, September 22nd– Erev Rosh Hashanah
Services at 6:30 PM (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, September 23rd- 1st Day of Rosh Hashanah
Signature Services | 9:00 AM (Sanctuary & Ballroom)
Youth Drop-Off | 9:00 AM (School Wing)
Tots Program | 9:30 AM (Chapel)
Chaverim Services | 10:00 AM & 11:45 AM (Promenade)
Kehillah Service | 10:00 AM (Tent)
Tashlich | 5:00 PM (Closter Nature Center)

YOM KIPPUR

Wednesday Night, October 1st– Kol Nidre*
Signature Services | 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM

* Please note there will be two Kol Nidre Services this year.

The Closter Nature Center Association is an independent non-profit organization and they rely on memberships and donations to help with conservation and education. Donations to support Closter Nature Center can be made HERE.

Usher Volunteers for the High Holy Days

In order to maintain an atmosphere conducive to High Holy Day worship, Temple Emanu-El relies on volunteers as ushers. Responsibilities for ushers include assisting our paid security team throughout the premises, controlling access to the various services, maintaining decorum within the services and adjacent areas, and assisting guests. We need to enlist as many people as possible for this effort.

If you plan to be on campus these High Holidays and are interested in helping out by ushering, please click the link below and complete the form to let us know which days you will be available on campus. Josh Levinson will then create a schedule and communicate that to you.

MEMORIAL PRAYERS AT AT CEDAR PARK - BETH EL

On Sunday, September 28th, from 10:15 AM – 1:00 PM, Rabbi Kirshner, and Rabbi Cohen will be at Cedar Park – Beth El Cemetery to offer prayers of memory at your loved ones’ graves. We will first be at the Temple section, then we are prepared to go anywhere in the cemetery to offer memorial prayers at the graves of your loved ones at Cedar Park – Beth El Cemetery.

Please let us know if you will be joining us by filling out the form below.

Celebrate Our Past – Build For Our Future

Each year, we ask our congregation to participate in our annual High Holy Days appeal. Please consider making a meaningful commitment to keeping our congregation on its positive path. Everything we offer as a Temple and community, and all we aspire to be, is made possible because of you.

We are aiming for 100% participation. Whether you can contribute $18.00 or $18,000, please help us keep Temple Emanu-El strong for this generation and for generations to come. You can conveniently make your commitment by scanning the QR code on your High Holy Days ticket or by clicking the link below.

We deeply appreciate your time and consideration of this important cause. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to help our community and congregation flourish!

Sisterhood Holiday Flowers

Order flowers for your holiday table, or for your friends and family, from the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El. Please place your order online by clicking the link below before Monday, September 15th.

There are many options to choose from. Delivery is available for Bergen County addresses only.

Shake It Up! 5786

Shake it up this Sukkot with your very own Lulav and Etrog!

$55 for a standard set | $70 for a deluxe set

We invite you to bring your Lulav and Etrog to services and experience the joy of Sukkot. Orders due by Friday, September 25th.

High Holidays Events

Birthday Party for the World

You’re Invited!

TE Families: Join us on Rosh Hashanah Day 2 after our Kehillah Service at 12:00 PM for TE’s Birthday Party for the World on Temple Emanu-El’s campus.

The party will feature Shofar blowing, activities for all ages, performances by Matty Roxx, and sweet treats.

For ALL ages!

Men's Club Steak n' Scotch

TE Men’s Club: Join us at 7:00 PM for Minyan, followed by Men’s Club 12th Annual Steak n’ Scotch in the Sukkah! Thursday Night Football game (Giants vs. The Eagles) to be shown.

Adults: $54 per person with advance registration

Registration after 10/5 or at the door is $72

Must be 21+ to attend.

Sisterhood Sushi in the Sukkah

Sisterhood Members: Join us for a can’t miss “Girls Night Out”

Sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El

COMPLIMENTARY FOR TEMPLE MEMBERS
(Non-Member: $36 per person)

Hazak Sukkot Celebration

Hazak Members:

Join us for a special luncheon in the Sukkah!

We invite you on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 AM for a festive meal, conversation, and warm community under the Sukkah. This gathering kicks off our Hazak series; a collection of engaging programs designed just for seniors, typically held Tuesdays at 11:30 AM. Please note: this is the only session taking place on a Thursday.

Lunch will be served.

Hazak at TE: A Jewish community of seniors dedicated to lifelong education and enrichment.

To RSVP, please call the Temple office at 201-750-9997.

Simchat Torah

TE Community: Please join us for our Simchat Torah Celebration on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 PM!

Come celebrate & dance with the Torah!

Families with children of all ages are welcomed to join.

Please RSVP below & we look forward to seeing you there!

The congregants and leadership of TE have been warm and welcoming, and although we have only been members for a short time, TE already feels like home.

- Brittnay Alter

Our family has found a second home at Temple Emanu-el. For us it is a place for meaningful worship; but also it's a vibrant community that caters to every member of our family. From enriching religious school programs and fun holiday celebrations for our kids, to engaging study sessions and social activities for my husband and me, there's always something happening at the Temple.

- Ruthie Nussbaum

My family is not only connected spiritually to our Temple Emanu-El community generationally from the Tenafly Road days, we are also connected physically through this beautiful stained glass dome. My parents were married under this dome in 1955 when it sat atop the Brooklyn Jewish Center at 667 Eastern Parkway. And my Son Harry and daughter Aline had their B’nai Mitzvahs under this same dome. This dome is a magnificent example of the ornamental elements found in Neo-Moorish design used by 19th and 20th century synagogue architects in Europe and the Americas.

- Neil Chalfin

I can’t believe our Hebrew school journey has come to end. Thank you to all of our Morahs, the Rabbis, Cantor Singer, and Adam who have all made an impact on my Jewish values. I always love learning about where I come from and the traditions we keep. Not to mention the ice cream truck we get rewarded with at the end of the year has made it all worth it. But seriously, learning the stories of our people and seeing how they connect to the traditions my family observes during the holidays has given more meaning to those stories.

- Maya Kent

I am blessed to have four generations active as members of Temple Emanu-El. Spending time here with my grandkids creating lifelong memories is a priceless gift.

- Robin Miller

The first time I arrived on the Temple Emanu-El campus I could feel the vibrant and warm energy. I knew immediately that this is where I wanted my children and family to engage in their Jewish life. Since then, we have been blessed to watch our children move through the Temple’s Hebrew school and become Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Jillian and I have built deep and meaningful friendships with fellow members and the clergy. The energy we felt at the beginning has grown to become a vibrant Jewish light.

- Daniel Herz