Temple B'nai Abraham - a Reconstructionist Synagogue

02/25/2025

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01/24/2025

Only a Number screening and discussion with filmmaker Steven Besserman has been RESCHEDULED for Feb. 23rd at 2 p.m. due to illness!

12/22/2024

Happy Chanukah to all of you at Temple B'nai Abraham

Brazilian singer Micha Gamerman is back with his sixth and final animated music video. He started with the Purim Medley and followed it with Pesach, Shavout,...

10/04/2024

08/16/2024

We welcome families with children of any age and at all levels and abilities. Our rabbis and education director will work with all families–including interfaith families–to accommodate their specific needs. Our warm, one-room-schoolhouse environment nurtures Hebrew learners through their B’nai Mitzvah and beyond. Please contact us at [email protected] and/or fill out this form--https://forms.gle/kYvqfqmZTZgAmCMX7 --to learn more.

07/25/2024

We have our religious school dates for fall! Sunday School starts September 8th and Hebrew School starts September 12th. Contact [email protected] or visit the web site at https://www.bnai-abraham.org/home to become a member and enroll a student!

Established in 1918, Temple B’nai Abraham is a small but diverse Jewish community located in historic Bordentown, New Jersey. Our close-knit community is both progressive and traditional, enjoying a rich Jewish heritage and history. We are a Reconstructionist congregation and are open and

07/17/2024

Temple B'nai Abraham is delighted to announce the appointment of Aviva Marchione as the new Associate Rabbi!

In her role as Associate Rabbi, Aviva will focus on enhancing the congregation's educational offerings, leading inspiring worship services, and expanding community outreach programs. She is particularly enthusiastic about working with youth and young families, fostering a love for Jewish traditions and values among the next generation.

"I am honored and excited to join Temple B'nai Abraham," said Rabbi Aviva. "I look forward to partnering with Rabbi Julie, the synagogue board, and the entire congregation to create meaningful and impactful Jewish experiences. Together, we will continue to build a strong, vibrant, and inclusive community."

Rabbi Aviva earned her rabbinical ordination from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in 2024, where she was recognized for academic excellence and leadership. Rabbi Aviva also holds a BA in History & Global Media Studies from the University of Michigan. She previously served as a Rabbinic Intern at Temple B'nai Abraham from 2020 to 2022.

"We are excited to welcome Rabbi Aviva back to our community," said Rabbi Julie Pfau, Senior Rabbi of Temple B'nai Abraham. "Her energy, vision, and devotion to fostering a vibrant Jewish life will undoubtedly enrich our synagogue and the broader Bordentown community."

A special summer Shabbat service and reception will be held on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 PM to formally welcome Rabbi Aviva to Temple B'nai Abraham. All members of the congregation and the broader community are invited to attend and celebrate this joyous occasion.

06/05/2024

Shavuot is a lot more than just cheesecake and confirmation. It’s a celebration of the central religious moment when God reveals the Torah at Mount Sinai.

06/04/2024

Shavuot is coming up! Are you ready for some cheesecake with your Torah? Get to know more about this exciting holiday commemorating our conversion as a people!

Shavuot, the Feast of “Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Pesach (Passover). Since the counting of this period (sefirat ha-omer) begins on the second evening of Pesach, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the (first) seder. Although its origins

05/29/2024

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by learning more about Jewish Americans. Dive into our nation's shared and diverse cultural heritage and discover something new this month!

05/28/2024

Did you know "God Bless America" was written by a Jewish American immigrant? 🎶 🇺🇸

05/19/2024

Another amazing Hebrew school year in the books! Special thanks to our amazing Ed Director, Marla Hoffman, and team of volunteer assistants who work so hard to make Judaism meaningful and exciting for our students. Happy Summer!