Gen X: Cocktails & Conversations in the Sukkah

Gen Extraordinaire Cocktails and Conversation in the Sukkah Wed, Oct. 4 • 7:30pm Were you born between in the 60’s or 70’s — or do you wish you were? Looking to reconnect with old friends and/or make some new ones? Join Beth El Gen X-ers featuring cocktails/mocktails, conversation, and shenanigans all night long.

Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah – Men’s Club

Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ, United States

Join Men’s Club in the Beth El sukkah for our annual “Steak and Scotch” event on Thu, Oct. 5 at 7:30pm. The cost of the event is $60 for non members/guests, $50 for Beth El Members, $36 for Men's Club (who have paid MC dues) and includes all-you-can-eat meat. Please bring a bottle of scotch […]

3rd & 4th Grade Family Shabbat Dinner

Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ, United States

3rd & 4th Grade Family Shabbat Dinner Fri, Oct 6 • 5:30pm We look forward to having you join us on October 6 as we build our 3rd and 4th grade community across Beth El. Shabbat services begin at 5:30pm with a catered dinner following services! We can't wait to celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with […]

Event Series Shabbat Services

Shemini Atzeret Services

Shemini Atzeret / Shabbat morning services meet in person in the Sanctuary. We are mask-optional. You can also join services via Livestream. Follow along by downloading a PDF of the Siddur Lev Shalem here. You can follow along with the weekly Torah reading on Sefaria.org.

Event Series Shabbat Services

Simhat Torah Services

10/07, Sat night: 6:15pm short service, followed by hakafot with ice cream and snacks. 10/08, Sun morning: 9:30am service and hakafot (probably starting around 10:30am) with deli kiddush. Our services meet in person in the Sanctuary. We are mask-optional. You can also join services via Livestream. Follow along by downloading a PDF of the Siddur Lev Shalem […]

Reverse Tashlikh

Rahway River Meadowbrook Lane & Meadowbrook Place, South Orange, NJ

(Rescheduled from Sept 24) Join us for "Reverse Tashlikh" on Sunday, October 15, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. We are joining with Tikkun HaYam (Repair the Sea) to clean up a body of water on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Meet at the Rahway River in South Orange. Please wear rainboots, water-proof shoes […]

Family Hanukkah Crafts

Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Avenue, South Orange, NJ, United States

Family Hanukkah Crafts Sun, Dec 3 • 11:30am Rejoice in Hiddur Mitzvah (beautifying a mitzvah) and get together with your Beth El community for a Hanukkah Extravaganza to remember. Along with a plethora of crafts and activities, there will be pizza, munchkins, and drinks for your enjoyment.

Annual Menorah Lighting

Annual Menorah Lighting Mon, Dec. 11 | 6:00pm Gazebo @ Springfield Avenue 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Come Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Join us for blessings, songs, and menorah lighting with local elected officials and faith leaders. Kosher donuts & hot chocolate! Open to all!

Donuts at the South Orange Train Station

Donuts at the South Orange Train Station Wed, Dec. 13 • 6:30-9:00am Stop by the Beth El table in the South Orange train station on your commute into the city! We'll be there with donuts for you and your fellow commuters to spread the Hanukkah spirit.