Monmouth County Synagogue Directory
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| CONGREGATION AHAVAT OLAM PO Box 344 106 Windeler Road Howell, NJ 07731 732-367-1677 / 732-363-5190 T | Email: office@ahavatolam-nj.org Contacts: Rabbi Michael Klein, Cantor David Amar, President Arlene SchwartzCongregation Ahavat Olam (“everlasting love”) is a mid-sized egalitarian congregation serving western Monmouth County and northern Ocean County. Our members participate in religious, social, and educational programs which serve to create a strong sense of community and commitment to Judaism. Our congregation was formed by the merger of Congregations Ahavat Shalom and Ahavat Achim, each bringing a history of over 50 years of service to the Jewish community. |
| CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 171 Ridge Road Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800 T | 732-842-7269 F Contacts: Cantor Dov Goldberg; Joel Weisglass, President; Emilie Kovit-Meyer, Executive DirectorCBI Rumson is an egalitarian Conservative congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our members reflect the full range of contemporary American Jewish experience. Some of us are fourth generation Congregation B’nai Israel members. Some of us were raised within the Reform movement, some of us grew up Conservative, and some were brought up within the Orthodox traditions. Indeed, some of us have not had the benefit of a very Jewish upbringing at all. All of us have found a caring community in Congregation B’nai Israel. |
| CONGREGATION OHEV SHALOM | MARLBORO JEWISH CENTER 103 School Road West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2300 T | 732-536-0707 F Contacts: Rabbi Tony Shy; Cantor Wayne Krieger; Jeff Sacks, President; Bonnie Komito, Executive Director, MJCOhev Shalom is more than a synagogue, more than a religious school, more than a center for life-cycle events. We strive to be a caring community of people like you. We aim to help our congregants on their “Jewish Journeys,” in finding a greater purpose and meaning in their daily lives. We aspire to make our community and our world a better place through active Jewish living informed by Jewish learning. Any way you say it, Ohev Shalom is the place to find lively activity and meaningful Jewish participation. We invite you to find out why so many Jewish families have chosen Ohev Shalom. CONGREGATION TORAT EL • JERSEY SHORE JEWISH CENTER Congregation Torat El is the religious, educational, cultural and social center for approximately 550 Jewish families. Together, as a congregation, we experience the beauty of our Jewish heritage and explore the meaning of contemporary Jewish life. The members of our congregation, like members of an extended family, share in the observance of each other’s simchas and support each other in times of need. We take great pride in the warmth and the caring nature of our synagogue community and invite you to make us your spiritual home. |
| TEMPLE BETH AHM 550 Lloyd Road Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1700 T | 732-583-5054 F Contacts: Rabbi Lisa Malik; Nathan Goldwasser, President Temple Beth Ahm is a welcoming, multi-generational, spiritual community, conveniently located in New Jersey near the border of Monmouth & Middlesex counties, just minutes away from Exit 117A on the Garden State Parkway. We are committed to traditional-egalitarian Conservative Judaism as a meaningful way of life. Our spiritual leader, Rabbi Malik, encourages each of us to be “willing, learning, and striving” to climb up the ladder of learning and mitzvot; she enthusiastically embraces and inspires every one of us, no matter where we are on our spiritual journeys. Whether you are observing a yahrzeit, celebrating a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or other life cycle event, or just looking for a comfortable place to pray, learn, daven, socialize, or participate in social action tikkun olam activities, Temple Beth Ahm is the place to be. If you are not already a member of our shul community, we encourage you to visit and to consider joining us. Regardless of your current Jewish affiliation or background, we welcome you with open arms. Please contact us at office@templebethahm.org or (732) 583-1700. |
| TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 108 Freehold Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-1200 T | 732-446-0860 F Contacts: Rabbi Ira Rothstein; Cantor Ruth Katz Green; Steven Strauss, President; Karen Ross, Executive DirectorTemple Beth Shalom is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue committed to the active participation of each congregant within a caring, contemporary approach to Judaism. Our Temple offers a variety of programs and opportunities to be involved within a Jewish community. We are proud of our facility and all it has to offer. From our Nursery School program to our Adult Education programs, there is something of interest for everyone. A sense of community and the dedication of our membership has enabled us to continually meet the ongoing needs of our people. |
| CONGREGATION PETAKH HA-OHEL | THE OPEN SYNAGOGUE PO Box 6536 Fair Haven, NJ 07704 732-758-9829 T Contacts: Rabbi Harry Levin; Mark Schevitz, President; Rabbi Harry Levin, Education Director |
| PERRINEVILLE JEWISH CENTER 855 Perrineville Rd PO Box 308 Perrineville, NJ 08535 732.446.6018 T Contacts: Rabbi Sheldon Schevelowitz; Wendy Heifetz, PresidentPerrineville Jewish Center is a friendly and heymish community of families from the Millstone Township area and the surrounding Manalapan, Freehold, Twin Rivers, Middlesex County, Allentown, Upper Freehold, New Egypt, and Monroe areas. Our members live in Western Monmouth county as well as Mercer County. If you are looking for a strong spiritual, emotional and social Jewish connection, than Perrineville Jewish Center is the perfect place for you. We openly welcome participation in our many services, programs, activities, and events. At the present time our membership is composed of approximately 130 families. We pride ourselves on our warm welcoming atmosphere. |
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| CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE 176 Route 79 Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-316-7600 T Contact: Rabbi Yossi KanelskyCenter for Jewish Life, located in the heart of Marlboro, serves the Jewish community of Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Our warm and inviting congregation welcomes all Jews regardless of background or affiliation. We offer many programs for the community for young and old: a vibrant Hebrew School, Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah Clubs, Women’s Circle, Senior Center visits, Torah Classes, and exciting holiday programs and events. We have Shabbat services on Friday night and Shabbat day followed by a sit-down Kiddush. We take pride in our growing community and are committed to strengthening Jewish awareness and values. |
| CHABAD OF THE SHORE 620 Ocean Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 T | 732-728-2267 F Contacts: Rabbi Laibel Schapiro; Harvey Katz, PresidentChabad of the Shore, founded in 2002 with the blessings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, is nurtured and supported by concerned members of communities on the New Jersey shore. Chabad is dedicated to the re-establishment and strengthening of our Judaic faith, principles, identity, commitment, and pride. |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF WESTERN MONMOUTH COUNTY 26 Wickatunk Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 T | 732-536-6571 F Contacts: Rabbi Boruch Chazanow; Nancy Menasha, Bulletin Editor; Tova Chazanow, Education Director; Linda Ross, AdministratorThe Chabad Shul attracts community members from diverse backgrounds. Participants are not judged by their ability to take part, or by their religious knowledge. All shul services are warm, relaxing, haimish and easy to follow. Friday night, Saturday morning, Mincha, and weekday services enjoy a great spirit and communal participation. When you enter Chabad House, you will be greeted with a warm welcome, encouragement and support. Our Shul participants are actively involved in the services, which are meaningful and inspirational. |
| CONGREGATION AGUDATH ACHIM 771 Central Avenue Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732-774-2495 T | 732-774-2498 F Summer Contacts: Rabbi Maury Kelman; Len Strulowitz, President Summer Services between Memorial Day and Simchat Torah – Open for Passover 2016 |
| YOUNG ISRAEL OF ABERDEEN| CONGREGATION BET TEFILAH 479 Lloyd Road Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-6262 T | 201-333-5008 F Contacts: Rabbi Yaakov Tesser, Steve Dublon, President; Bonnie Lemis, Secretary |
| CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 186 Maple Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-1657 T Contacts: Rabbi Dovid Harrison; Israel Burdin, President |
| CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISRAEL 250 Park Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-6666 T Contacts: Rabbi Nasanayl Braun; Andrew Samuel and Judie Boim, Co-PresidentsCongregation Brothers of Israel, founded in 1898, is the largest Ashkenazic synagogue at the Jersey Shore. We are the center of a vibrant Modern Orthodox community, with a full schedule of minyanim and a wide array of educational programs and social activities. We also have a satellite Minyan that operates on Shabbat and Yom Tov at 752 Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. |
| CONGREGATION MAGEN DAVID OF WEST DEAL 345 Deal Road Ocean, NJ 07712 732-531-3220 T | 732-531-9271 F Contacts: Rabbi Ezra Labaton; Shlomo Teherani, Cantor |
| CONGREGATION SHAARE EZRA 36 Cedar Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-571-4382 T Contacts: Rabbi David Neham; Ralph Hanan, President |
| CONGREGATION SHAARE TEFILAH BENE MOSHE 16 Whalepond Road Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-870-1779 T Contacts: Rabbi Moshe Douek; Eliott Sultan, President |
| CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL PO Box 298 Belmar, NJ 07719 732-280-2759 T Contacts: Rabbi Moshe M. Greebel; Dr. Sylvia Irwin, President |
| CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL 4 Violet Drive Ocean Township, NJ 07712 732-922-9858 T Contacts: Rabbi Yosef Carlebach; Brian P. Goot, President |
| EDMOND J. SAFRA SYNAGOGUE 75 Hathaway Ave. Deal, NJ 07723-1065 732-531-0535 T Contacts: Rabbi Isaac Farhi; Ralph Harary, President |
| JEWISH LEARNING CENTER COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE 138 Pinebrook Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-683-0244 T | 732-905-0433 F Contacts: Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky; Mitchell Berko, President |
| LOGAN ROAD MINYAN TORAH LINKS 1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662 T Contacts: Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein; Austin Sherman, President |
| OHEL SIMCHA CONGREGATION PO Box 2088 Elberon, NJ 07740 732-571-2711 T | 732-571-9579 F Contacts: Rabbi Samuel Choueka (732-571-0277); Edward Anteby, President |
| OHEL YAACOB SYNAGOGUE PO Box 225 4 Ocean Avenue Deal, NJ 07723 732-531-0217 T | 732-531-5953 F Contacts: Rabbi Eli Ben-Haim; Ike S. Franco, President; Allen Brown, Office Administrator; Rabbi Yaakob Elbaz, Youth Director |
| SYNAGOGUE OF MAGEN ABRAHAM PO Box 444 West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-870-9318 T Contacts: Rabbi Robert Semah; A.J. Gindi, President; Victoria Bulletin Editor |
| THE SYNAGOGUE OF DEAL P.O. Box 208 128 Norwood Avenue Deal, NJ 07723 732-531-3200 T | 732-517-0798 F Contacts: Rabbi Isaac Dwek; Steven Sitt, President; Kimberly Ott, Administrator |
| UNION HILL CONGREGATION 364 Union Hill Road Englishtown, NJ 07726 732-972-0955 T Contacts: Rabbi Chaim Leiter; Rabbi Moshe Shaps; Gary Steinberg, President |
| RABBI MOSHE BLAU 1025 Deal Road Ocean, NJ 07712 |
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MONMOUTH TORAH LINKS Monmouth Torah Links is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to raising the level of Jewish awareness and education in the Monmouth County area. We provide a wide variety of educational and social events designed to create a warm and non-judgmental environment for Jews of all ages to explore and experience their heritage. Our programs are open to all Jews, regardless of their education or religious affiliation. |
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| CONGREGATION KOL AM 59 Broad Street Freehold, NJ 07728 732-792-8000 T Contacts: Rabbi Lois Ruderman; President Susan CanterKol Am was founded in 2002. Our goal is a commitment to the continuance of a spiritually grounded, literate Jewish community dedicated to worship, education, and social action. We have established a meaningful religious home with celebrations, customs, and rituals. We value kol am (voice of the people) and strive to foster a sense of belonging. We look to the participation, energy, talents, and creativity of all our members. Rosh Hodesh meetings, men’s club, and youth activities are enjoyed as we seek to create memories that will span the generations. Friday night services, Saturday morning Torah study, adult education and religious school, and holiday schedules are on our website. |
| MONMOUTH REFORM TEMPLE 332 Hance Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-9365 T info@monmouthreformtemple.org Contact: Rabbi Marc A. Kline; Cantor Gabrielle Clissold, Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, emeritaWe are an open and inviting congregation for anyone seeking to connect to Jewish community, tradition, study, and worship. Our members come from all parts of Monmouth County. We are affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and combine contemporary values with classical teachings of Torah. We are eager to connect with you, so please do not hesitate to contact us. |
| TEMPLE BETH MIRIAM 180 Lincoln Avenue PO Box 2097 Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-3754 T | 732- 222-1238 F Contacts: Rabbi Cy Stanway; Jason Kaufman, Student Cantor; Marjorie Richter, AdministratorTemple Beth Miriam is a liberal congregation which embraces all Jews regardless of their experience, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status or parental status. We welcome interfaith couples and invite your whole family to drink from our wells. Our mission is to teach Torah and to make it relevant to today’s Jew. |
| TEMPLE RODEPH TORAH Mohawk Drive, PO Box 125 Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-308-0055 T | 732-294-0232 F Contacts: Rabbi Donald A. Weber; Cantor Joanna M. Alexander; Irwin Kizel, President; Sheryl Cooper, AdministratorTRT religious services are warm, friendly, and, with few exceptions, open to the entire community. We celebrate all Jewish holidays, making young and old feel comfortable and part of the community. |
| TEMPLE SHAARI EMETH 400 Craig Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 Contacts: Rabbi Melinda F. Panken; Wally Schachet-Briskin, Cantor; Joan Fischer, President; Stuart Brown, Executive DirectorTemple Shaari Emeth is a vibrant Reform community engaged in lifelong learning, meaningful worship, and acts of loving kindness. We work together to support one another and to make the world a better, more just place. We are an inclusive community welcoming interfaith families, and those of any race, sexual orientation, or financial status. We honor the past and joyously celebrate the present in order to nourish a Jewish future. |
| TEMPLE SHALOM 5 Ayrmont Lane Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2621 T | 732-566-4185 F Contacts: Rabbi Laurence P. Malinger; Marnie Camhi, Cantor; Karen Winograd, President; Stephanie Pinck, Office ManagerTemple Shalom is a Reform Jewish congregation that welcomes traditional and non-traditional families and individuals. As members, we aspire to create a warm and friendly atmosphere that fosters inclusiveness and connections with others, so that no one feels alone. We strengthen our commitment to Jewish education, values and ethics through communal Worship of God, individual prayer and the lifelong study of Torah. We strive to interpret the meaning of Torah and adapt our faith through on-going learning and reflection.Our congregation, a member of the Union for Reform Judaism, is an integral part of the Jewish community, both socially and spiritually. We are dedicated to “tikkun olam”, the repairing of our world, as we encourage advocacy in issues affecting the community, our nation and the world at large. It is our responsibility to perform loving deeds and assist individuals and organizations in time of need. |
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| FREEHOLD JEWISH CENTER | CONGREGATION AGUDATH ACHIM 59 Broad Street Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 T | 732-462-6868 F CONTACTS: Rabbi Ira Grussgott; Cantor Aron Heller; Steve Weisman, President; Michael Berman, Executive DirectorTradition and Caring are words that describe the Freehold Jewish Center and its members. Committed to a traditional pattern of Jewish worship, while sensitive to the spiritual needs of its congregants, our congregation provides opportunities for worship and study to members of all ages. If you are looking for a congregation in which to grow spiritually, academically, and morally, and still seek a warm “hamish” environment, come visit so that we can welcome you to our family, and we can become part of yours. We also hold a daily morning minyan. |
| CONGREGATION ANSHEI ROOSEVELT 18 Homestead Lane Roosevelt, NJ 08555 609-448-2526 T Contact: Rabbi Moshe HezronyCongregation Anshei Roosevelt in Roosevelt, NJ is a small historic synagogue with a growing congregation. All levels of practice and interest are welcome in our very unique congregation. Join us each week at the “rabbi’s restaurant” for a complimentary lunch and meet and greet. |
| CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL P.O. Box 369 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-3000 T | 732-792-8062 F Contacts: Rabbi Robert Pilavin; David Binder, PresidentWeekday minyans Mornings: Monday thru Friday 7:15AM • Sunday & legal holidays 8:30AM Evenings: Sunday thru Thursday 8:30PM |
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