Temple Emanu-El is launching a donation drive to support Israel, providing supplies that are desperately needed right now. Please donate only the items specified here, which will be updated every few days. 



Your small contribution will go a long way to those in need. Let's unite in this act of kindness and show our support. Together, we can make a meaningful impact for Israel.

First place: $5000 (based on 75 players)

Additional prizes will be awarded

• $100 pre-registration includes 5K + 500 bonus chips & food

• $100 at door includes food

• $200 table sponsor includes one seat, 5K + 500 bonus chips, food, plus your name on the screen and around the room

RSVP by November 14th and get 10% extra chips! CLICK HERE to RSVP

Get ready to mark your calendars with some exciting Hazak events!

Join us for a series of engaging activities designed just for seniors, happening exclusively on Tuesdays at 11:30 AM. Please keep in mind that dates and time are subject to change, so stay tuned for updates.

Temple Emanu-El is launching a new Social Action Program: Just One More Thing. 

JOMT is designed to address and combat food insufficiency right here in our community. We will be partnering with the Closter Food Pantry, targeting items month by month that are most in need. We are asking our congregation to purchase "just one more thing" when shopping at the supermarket. Drop-off location: Temple Office

Any questions, please contact Wendy Weiss at wendyweiss15@gmail.com

You need not have any background for these classes. Just bring a curiosity and an appetite to explore more about our past, present and future.

Upcoming Dates: 11/8, 1/10, 3/6

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Join Cantor Singer’ extraordinary class, where the ultimate aim is to unite as a vibrant community in uplifting services Friday, Saturday, and special event. Embrace the joy of singing along and inspire the congregation together!

All ages are warmly welcomed to participate.

CLICK HERE to sign-up!

Join us as we learn modern conversational Hebrew with Cantor Singer!

*All levels welcomed

*No experience necessary

Sign-up HERE, we look forward to seeing you there!

Join Rabbi Cohen after Minyan, as we take a deep dive and close look at the basics of Judaism, giving important context to what it means to be Jewish today.

All backgrounds and knowledge levels welcome. Come when you can or join weekly and bring lots of questions!

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Join Rabbi Kirshner on select Friday mornings for a women’s study group. Click below to RSVP or contact Donna Weintraub at, 

donnaw64@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming Dates: 12/1, 12/15, 1/12, 2/2, 3/8, 4/19, 5/10

CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Join us on select Mondays in a relaxed and social setting for personal, spiritual exploration. Carve out time in your life for self growth, connection to other women, and yourself. Sessions will be guided by Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein, a teaching rabbi and life coach, who will-help us learn and connect using our Jewish tradition as inspiration for dealing with real-life issues.

Upcoming Dates: 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/6, 6/10

Please join us for a night full of fun, learning and baking! Our teens will learn how to bake Challah from scratch, start to finish!

Food and drinks will be served.

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Temple Emanu-El will be hosting a program for students on dealing with Antisemitism and Anti-Israel on college campuses.

Open to all teens and parents in our Community.

Any questions? Please contact Adam Schwartzbard at schwartzbard@templeemanu-el.com

RSVP Required, CLICK HERE!

Join us for a teen and senior event! Our teens will visit The Jewish Family Home to interact & play games with the seniors in our extended community.

*Limited spots available

*Must be fully vaccinated

*Must RSVP to attend

Upcoming Dates: 12/3, 1/14, 2/11, 3/10

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP!

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, CLICK HERE to fill out our interest form!

Little ones are invited to bring their favorite grown-up to enjoy a class filled with exploration and excitement! Using natural, open-ended materials and through a lens inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, children and their grown-ups will discover the wonder in their world through music and play. During some sessions, grown-ups will enjoy conversations with experts from the Schechter Bergen and Temple Emanu-El communities. Together, we will discuss topics that are important to families with young children, all while the children play alongside us. CLICK HERE to register!

TE Families: Join us Saturday morning in the Chapel for a Kids Program! The program will be geared towards kids of all ages.

We will have a small Shabbat program, storytime, and some kid friendly treats.

Upcoming Dates: 12/9, 1/6, 2/3, 3/16, 4/6, 5/4

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Join us Shabbat morning in in the Chapel for a special family Shabbat Program! The program will be geared towards kids in 2nd-7th grade but all welcome. We will be honoring our TE Religious School 2nd Graders as they receive their siddur. Attendance at this program will count towards the Shabbat Incentive Program: Show Up 4 Shabbat. The program will follow a family service format.

For more information please contact Rabbi Ruberg at ruberg@templeemanu-el.com.

Join us on select Friday evenings for a musical kid-friendly program with Matty Roxx.

Ideal for families with children ages 2-7, however kids of all ages are welcome to come.

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Join us on select Friday nights for a traditional Friday night service featuring musical melodies.

Geared towards kids in grades 2nd-5th but all are welcome.

Upcoming dates: 12/8, 2/9, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/7

Join us for a screening of the award-winning short film 'Rosenwald: Toward a More Perfect Union'. Followed by a panel discussion about why we must honor the legacy of this great Jewish American.

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Learn more about the Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Love, Loss and What I Wore follows fragmented stories about the nostalgic power of women’s clothing. A starry cast of women tell funny, wistful and universal memories about their families and loved ones through the prism of their closets. It won the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience as well as the 2010 Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite New Off-Broadway Play.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Rabbi Charlie will join us to share both his personal story of resilience as well as a larger perspective on how our Jewish community organizations survive and thrive in an increasingly hostile world.

REGISTER HERE!

Join the JCC for an important discussion about the rise of antisemitism in America, and how we can work together to stem the tide. With Millennial Rabbi and Author Diana Fersko.

JCC Member $12 | Public $15

REGISTER HERE!

The 6th Annual Sports Night of Champions is a spectacular event that unites Jewish athletic icons, local legends, and community members to celebrate the profound impact of Jewish athletes in the world of sports. Hosted at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, this year's event features a special guest appearance from Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti “Boomer and Gio,” the dynamic duo of WFAN’s #1 Sports Talk Radio Show. Visit, jccotp.org/sportsnight