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Congregation Beth El

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Congregation Beth El is an inclusive, dynamic, egalitarian community, committed to social justice.

We are a dynamic egalitarian Conservative synagogue with a strong commitment to inspiring learning, engaging worship and pursuing social justice. We offer a religious school and Preschool in addition to year-round worship and programs. Beth El is a member of the Big Tent Judaism Coalition of inclusive communities, and we welcome people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to join us on our journey -- learned or novice; born Jewish, Jew-by-choice or non-Jewish living Jewishly; single or partnered; gay or straight. We strive to create a Makom Kadosh -- a holy space -- in which to seek God, connection and community.

10/29/2026

We can't wait for Shabbat!

Beth El is excited to welcome Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for a special Shabbat filled with soulful communal singing, prayer, learning and music.

The weekend will include Kabbalat Shabbat, a festive dinner, Nigun Circle, Shabbat morning services and more.

Click below to Register and see the Full Schedule: https://portal.bethelnj.org/form/dsmshabbat

Early Bird Dinner Pricing Ends 10/21!

10/20/2026

Special delivery at Beth El!
Unboxing a labor of love 💙🫶❤️

Beth El is excited to welcome Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for a special Shabbat filled with soulful communal singing, pray...

10/19/2026

Beth El is excited to welcome Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz for a special Shabbat filled with soulful communal singing, prayer, learning and music. The weekend will include Kabbalat Shabbat, a festive dinner, Nigun Circle, Shabbat morning services and more.

Click below to Register and see the Full Schedule: https://portal.bethelnj.org/form/dsmshabbat

Early Bird Dinner Pricing Ends 10/21!

10/14/2026

Join R’ Deborah for a special Shabbat weekend of music, learning, and community! Enjoy soulful prayer, a Nigun Circle, Torah Talk, Friday night dinner, and children’s programming.

Plus, celebrate her album, *Songs from the Beit Midrash*, being on this year’s GRAMMY ballot!

*REGISTER HERE*: https://portal.bethelnj.org/form/dsmshabbat

Reminder: Early bird dinner pricing ends Wednesday, October 21!

10/11/2026

This past Shabbat, Rabbi Jesse Olitzky reflected on the third anniversary of the October 7th terror attacks, and how the experiences of some of the freed hostages who have found joy and love teach us and remind us that even in tragedy and despair, we will dance again.

Rabbi Jesse Olitzky of Congregation Beth El in South Orange, New Je...

10/09/2026

David Mallach, a veteran Jewish community leader, gave an informative and nuanced analysis of the upcoming elections in Israel last night.

10/07/2026

This morning our community gathered for a Tekes - a memorial service - for October 7th, remembering and mourning the 1200 of our brothers and sisters murdered on that tragic day three years ago. May their memories always be for a blessing.

09/30/2026

Jesse Olitzky made it official: the cotton candy machine is kashered and ready to go! 🍭

Tomorrow night! Come check out some of our amazing committees before, after, or while you nosh on pretzel bites, pizza bagels, a tater tot bar, cotton candy (!!) and more!

We’ll have crafts, games, music, good people, good vibes… and a few sweet surprises.

Come celebrate Sukkot with us. See you tomorrow at the Street Fair!

Address

222 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ
07079

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19737630111

Website

http://bethelnj.org/

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