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  • <a href="https://www.emeth.org/education/emeth-teen-programming" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Temple Emeth's Teen Community </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Temple Emeth’s teens are active members of our congregation, participating in a range of social action and learning events, volunteering at our fundraisers and special events, serving as Torah readers, engaging in social action, and helping to lead services. Teens also participate in our Religious Action Center (RAC) Trip to learn about the legislative process, advocate for Reform Jewish policy positions, and meet with senators and representatives to delivery an advocacy speech.</span> <a href="https://www.emeth.org/education/emeth-teen-programming" class="slider_link" target=""> Learn more about teen opportunities </a>
  • <a href="https://www.emeth.org/worship/holiday-services" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Celebrating Year Round </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">In addition to weekly Shabbat services, Temple Emeth members enjoy getting together to celebrate the holidays throughout the year.</span> <a href="https://www.emeth.org/worship/holiday-services" class="slider_link" target=""> Come celebrate with us </a>
  • <a href="/worship/holiday-services" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Celebrating Purim with Temple Emeth </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Enjoy our Purim Service and Megillah Reading. Dress up and make merry! Send Shalach Manot to friends and family. Eat some hamantaschen!</span> <a href="/worship/holiday-services" class="slider_link" target=""> Celebrate year round with the Temple Emeth community </a>
  • <a href="https://www.emeth.org/education" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Adult Education </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Education at Temple Emeth is a lifelong process. Orna Horn Prouser, PhD, spoke on studying the Bible through the lens of disability studies when she delivered the 2024 Rabbi Joshua Trachtenberg Memorial Lecture. Pictured (left to right): Emeth President Michael Goldberg; Dr. Prouser; and Rabbi Steven Sirbu.</span> <a href="https://www.emeth.org/education" class="slider_link" target=""> Find out more about Adult Education </a>
  • <a href="https://www.emeth.org/community/social-action" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Social Action and Tikkun Olam are Core Values at Temple Emeth </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Temple Emeth annually observes HIAS Refugee Shabbat. This year, Temple Emeth welcomed guest speaker Isabel Burton, Senior Director for Community Engagement Programs & Initiatives at HIAS, who spoke on how HIAS is addressing the current anti-immigrant climate in the country, which includes targeting of refugees.</span> <a href="https://www.emeth.org/community/social-action" class="slider_link" target=""> Learn more about Social Action </a>
  • <a href="/education/religious-school" target=""> <span class="slider_title"> Temple Emeth Religious School Collaborates on New Education Program </span> </a> <span class="slider_description">Temple Emeth celebrated the end of the Religious School year at a special moving up ceremony. Beginning in 2023, Temple Emeth has joined with Temple Sinai in Tenafly to collaborate on Religious School education for our students in grades K through 7. We are excited that this collaboration will provide a robust education in a vibrant setting guided by the values of Reform Judaism.</span> <a href="/education/religious-school" class="slider_link" target=""> Learn more about our Religious School </a>
  • <span class="slider_title"> Temple Emeth's High School Graduation Service </span> <span class="slider_description">Each June, Temple Emeth recognizes the accomplishments of our high school graduates. Two of our 2024 seniors are pictured with Rabbi Sirbu and Cantor Tilem.</span>

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Don't Miss Our Annual Gala Event

On Saturday night, June 7, Tumbling Dice Entertainment will transform our Social Hall into a professional-style casino, complete with games, including blackjack, poker, bingo, gin rummy, roulette, big six wheel, Texas hold'em tournament, and a Silent Auction. 

For a copy of our invitation, click here. To register, click here. Early-bird registration has been extended to Thursday, May 1.
To take out an ad in our Ad Journal, click here. Please submit your ad by Saturday, May 3.
To be a Table or Hospitality Host, click here.
To donate an item to our Silent Auction, click here.

Celebrate with us at one of our most important fundraisers of 2025!

Raise the Roof Capital Campaign

You may have seen the buckets in the hallway, the stains on the ceiling tiles, and the trash bags protecting the computers. Help us reach our goal of $100,000 to replace sections of our old, leaky roof. All donations large and small are appreciated. Click here to donate (please select "Raise the Roof Donations" from the pull-down menu) or send your donation or pledge to the Temple office. 

Union for Reform Judaism - World Zionist Congress Election

Get involved in the 2025 World Zionist Congress Election. Help build a democratic, pluralistic, secure Israel. Your vote matters: March 10 - May 4, 2025. 
 

 

What's Coming Up

Services & Torah Study

 
Family Shabbat Service: Celebrating Cantor Tilem and Our High School Graduates
Friday, May 2 at 7:30 pm
Sanctuary & Livestream
 
Torah Study
Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 am
Youth Lounge & Zoom
 
Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, May 3 at 10:30 am
Sanctuary & Livestream
 
Click here to view services on Livestream.
 
Click here to view our complete calendar.
 

Adult Ed Mini University: Literature from a Jewish Perspective Tuesday, April 29 at 7:45 pm

"Literature from a Jewish Perspective" is one of Temple Emeth's most popular and long-standing adult Ed classes. It is a participant-led course where members select short stories for the class to read and discuss. Classes will be held Tuesdays until May 20.

Pollinator Plant Sale - Place your orders by Thursday, May 1

Please help support Brandon Balfe’s Eagle Scout project by purchasing a pollinator plant for our new Remembrance and Pollinator Garden. Orders are due by May 1. Click here for the form. Forms are also available in the lobby.

Celebrating Cantor Tilem's 31 Years of Service on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 pm

Celebrate  Cantor Tilem's thirty-one years of service, dedication, and caring for the congregants of Temple Emeth. This will take place during our Family Service on May 2 at 7:30 pm with an Oneg to follow. Please plan to attend this most meaningful and joyous evening.

Hackensack Brewery Tour on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm

Join us on a tour of the Hackensack Brewery on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm. Enjoy a tour of the brewery, plus a sampling of four unique micro brews. Pizza, hot dogs and vegan snacks will be available. The cost is $25 per person. The event is limited to 40 adults. Click here to reserve. Click here for the flyer.

Milestone Membership Shabbat on Friday, May 9 at 8:00 pm

On Friday, May 9 at 8:00 pm, join us for our Milestone Membership Shabbat. We will honor those who mark a milestone membership in a multiple of 5 years. We will also honor Senator Loretta Weinberg in celebration of her 90th birthday at this service.

Mother's Day Shabbat Service on Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 am

On Saturday, May 10 at 10:30 am, we will have a Mother’s Day-themed Shabbat service at which mother-child pairs will offer readings from the bimah. Please contact Rabbi Sirbu if you would like to participate. A kiddush lunch hosted by Rabbi Sirbu’s family will follow the service. Click here to register for the lunch.

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