West End Temple

West End Temple West End Temple-Sinai Congregation was founded in the summer of 1939. As the congregation increased in number, it outgrew the Mansion.

We commit our time and resources to the promotion of social justice and Jewish learning.We are honored to be a trusted source to countless families in the Rockaways... Our first High Holy Day services were held that September and were led by Rabbi Emanuel Schenk. In those first years, services were held in the old Seville Hotel on Rockaway Beach Boulevard and, later, in the upstairs room in the Pa

rk Theatre on Beach 116 Street. The temple’s current location was once a property known as the Mandel Mansion, which the congregation purchased at auction in the late 1940’s. The building that stands today was constructed in 1954. For over 50 years, our temple was led by Rabbi Joseph Weiss and served as the central address for liberal Jewish life, learning and observance on the Rockaway Peninsula. Currently, our congregation is presently led by Rabbi Rebecca Epstein
West End Temple is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism which represents more than 900 congregations in North America Reform Judaism has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation while preserving tradition, embrace diversity while asserting commonality, affirm beliefs without rejecting those who doubt, and has brought faith to sacred texts without sacrificing critical scholarship. For over 75years, we have been a vital and valued institution in the Rockaway community. West End Temple has and continues to educate both the young and old about Jewish history, culture, and living. We have a time-honored commitment to interfaith dialogue and activities on the peninsula. We commit our time and resources to the promotion of social justice and Jewish learning and we are honored to be a trusted source to countless families when they select our nursery school as the learning and loving environment they want for their children.

05/30/2026
West End Temples Spring Market is this Sunday, May 17th, from 10AM to 5PM. It should be a nice event for the community...
05/14/2026

West End Temples Spring Market is this Sunday, May 17th, from 10AM to 5PM. It should be a nice event for the community and bring in much needed funds for our Temple.

Join us this Friday, May 8, at 6 P.M. for a Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Rebecca Epstein and newly ordained Cantor Margo...
05/06/2026

Join us this Friday, May 8, at 6 P.M. for a Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Rebecca Epstein and newly ordained Cantor Margo Wagner. We wil be having a special program for Margo, A vegetarian Italian dinner. will follow the service
RSVPs a must ! call the office 718-634-0301 or email
[email protected]

Excitement is building for our Winter Shirah Concert, Saturday, January 31st, at 6pm! Shirah means 'sing' in Hebrew. C...
01/22/2026

Excitement is building for our Winter Shirah Concert, Saturday, January 31st, at 6pm! Shirah means 'sing' in Hebrew. Come to sing in community, and to listen to beautiful singing and music from Student Cantor Margo and our amazing musicians and vocalists! Larry Chasnoff, Matthew Kern, Liv Musumeci, Dorothy Wagner, and Steven Wagner. Raise money for the Temple, too! $20 admission with tickets available at the door.

Join us at West End Temple on January 31- 6 P.M. 147-02 Newport Avenue Please RSVP 718-6...
01/22/2026

Join us at West End Temple
on January 31- 6 P.M.
147-02 Newport Avenue
Please RSVP 718-634- 0301

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10/13/2025

Our guys are back !

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147-02 Newport Avenue
Rockaway Park, NY
11694

Telephone

(718) 634-0301

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