TE Teens

A Message from our Director of Youth Engagement:

Temple Emanu-El teen programming offers a variety of programs and opportunities so that every teen can find a way to stay connected to our community. While we would love teens to join all of our programming, it is designed so that each teen can find the areas and programs that they are most interested in and participate where they feel comfortable and as their busy schedule allows. 

We have a mix of social, educational, and volunteers opportunities and will continue to add events as the year progresses. 

– Adam Schwartzbard

Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities: 

  • Weekly Religious School Volunteering 
  • Monthly Visits with Seniors at Rockleigh Jewish Home 
  • Monthly Partnership with Closter Food Pantry 
  • Other Volunteer Opportunities

Interesting Educational Opportunities:

  • New 8th Grade Weekly Program 
  • Israel Education
  • Sessions with Clergy 
  • Trips to Museums  and other Opportunities

Exciting Social Opportunities:

  • Teen Hangouts 
  • Fun Experiences- Challah Making, Hamantaschen Decorating and More 
  • Game Nights 
  • Trips & other Opportunities

Click the link below to view our Calendar:

Teen Volunteers Needed!

Temple Emanu-El is searching for teen volunteers (8th – 12th grade) looking to make an impact in their community and at our synagogue.

We have numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year for your teen to take part in.

If your child is interested in earning community service hours or just to give some of their time, fill out our interest form HERE!

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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Daniel Herz

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

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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.