Temple Shaari Emeth - Reform Jewish Temple in Manalapan, NJ

NJ Reform Jewish Temple

Temple Shaari Emeth is a Reform Jewish temple in Manalapan, NJ. We seek to foster meaningful relationships within our congregation, with the Jewish people, with Israel and with humanity. We honor the past and joyously celebrate in the present in order to nourish a Jewish future.

Throughout our website find information on membership, our community and clergy, services, news, and upcoming events.

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

Learning w/ Clergy: Understanding Israel: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future w/ Rabbi Panken
Thursday, Feb 20th 11:00a to 12:00p
This six session course delves into the critical events of 1947 and 1967—building upon the 1917 Balfour Declaration—as key moments when Zionism inspired new perspectives on Jewish identity for future generations. It invites Jews to participate in an open and diverse discussion about Jewish identity, community, ethics, and theology, especially as they relate to nationhood, land, sovereignty, Jerusalem, occupation, and moral boundaries.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

Renaissance Big Bang Theory
Thursday, Feb 20th 12:30p to 2:30p

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

Membership Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 20th 7:30p to 8:30p

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Friday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2025

Shabbat is Here! A Tot Shabbat Experience
Friday, Feb 21st 5:30p to 6:30p

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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2025

Board of Trustees Meeting
Sunday, Feb 23rd 7:00p to 8:00p

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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2025

Adult B'nai Mitzvah class
Tuesday, Feb 25th 6:00p to 7:00p

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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2025

Learn Hebrew for Adults
Tuesday, Feb 25th 7:00p to 8:00p

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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025

Sisterhood: Tree of Life Art Night
Wednesday, Feb 26th 7:00p to 8:30p

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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2025

Cantor Wally Mini Course: Do Jewish Melodies wear a kippah?
Wednesday, Feb 26th 7:00p to 8:00p
What defines inherently Jewish music? How do these melodies impact our spiritual lives? What is the “authentic” tune for my favorite prayer? Explore with our cantor the origins of the singing and chanting in which we participate at Temple Shaari Emeth, from melodies so old they could have been given on Mount Sinai along with the Torah, to recent compositions. Learn a musicological vocabulary to discuss the melodic choices we make. Together we will examine the expression of our liturgy and sacred texts through music, and what the melody choice might say about our own experience of Jewish practice.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025

Learning w/ Clergy: Understanding Israel: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future w/ Rabbi Panken
Thursday, Feb 27th 11:00a to 12:00p
This six session course delves into the critical events of 1947 and 1967—building upon the 1917 Balfour Declaration—as key moments when Zionism inspired new perspectives on Jewish identity for future generations. It invites Jews to participate in an open and diverse discussion about Jewish identity, community, ethics, and theology, especially as they relate to nationhood, land, sovereignty, Jerusalem, occupation, and moral boundaries.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025

Israeli Dancing
Thursday, Feb 27th 7:00p to 8:30p

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Friday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2025

Rock Shabbat w/ Peri Smilow
Friday, Feb 28th 7:30p to 9:00p
World-traveler Peri Smilow has been creating amazing spiritual experiences since the mid-1990s. A former non-profit entrepreneur, musical theater performer and community educator, her beautiful spirit exudes a love of all things Jewish. Peri is a gifted vocalist and guitar player, as well as an extraordinary storyteller, teacher and entertainer. Connecting with people of all ages, she creates moments of transformation.
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025

Men's Club: Reclaiming Time: Success & Fulfillment
Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:30a to 11:00a
In a fast-paced world, how do we measure success? Is it about achievements, is it about finding joy in what we already have, or does it lie somewhere in between? What's the relationship between success and fulfilment? Join Rabbi Falco for a thought-provoking discussion with the Men's Club about aligning our time with what truly matters.
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025

Sisterhood: Hamantaschen Bake
Sunday, Mar 2nd 12:00p to 2:00p

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2025

Joint Social Action/Social Justice
Tuesday, Mar 4th 7:00p to 8:00p

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Early Learning Center

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Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025

ELC Passover Shows
Wednesday, Apr 9th (All day)

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Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025

ELC Spring Break
Shabbat, Apr 12th (All day)

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Sunday ,
AprApril 13 , 2025

ELC Spring Break
Sunday, Apr 13th (All day)

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Monday ,
AprApril 14 , 2025

ELC Spring Break
Monday, Apr 14th (All day)

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Monday ,
AprApril 14 , 2025

ELC Closed
Monday, Apr 14th (All day)

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Religious School & Youth Groups

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2025

Howell Lanes, 1002 US-9, Howell Township
Thursday, Feb 20th 5:45p to 8:00p

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Monday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2025

YOSHE Juniors: Project Linus
Monday, Feb 24th 5:00p to 6:00p

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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2025

Confirmation Class
Tuesday, Feb 25th 6:45p to 8:15p

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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2025

Mitzvah Ed - Group 3
Thursday, Feb 27th 5:00p to 6:00p

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Saturday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2025

Midnight Run
Shabbat, Mar 1st 3:00p to 11:55p

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Sunday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2025

Kindergarten Family Program
Sunday, Mar 2nd 9:00a to 11:00a

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2025

Confirmation Class
Tuesday, Mar 4th 6:45p to 8:15p

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025

6th Grade Siddur Service
Tuesday, Mar 11th 4:30p to 6:30p

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025

Confirmation Class
Tuesday, Mar 11th 6:45p to 8:15p

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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2025

Religious School Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 11th 8:30p to 9:30p

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Wed, February 19 2025
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Recent TSE Emails

Condolences to Jeffrey Katz

Wednesday, Feb 19 11:36am

With great sadness we share that Brenda Katz Martin passed away on February 17, 2025. She was the mother of Jeffrey Katz, mother-in-law of Meryl K

Condolences to Joyce Passen

Tuesday, Feb 18 3:23pm

With great sadness we share that Leonard Steiner passed away. He was the husband of Tina, brother of Joyce Passen and brother-in-law to Mark.He was t

Is Purim really almost here? Time for Purimgrams/Shalach Manot,Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake,Family Service and the Purim Carnival

Tuesday, Feb 11 3:08pm

Temple Shaari Emeth is gearing up to celebrate Purim. You can help make the holiday sweet by sending a PURIMGRAM to others. Sending a PURIMGRAM to a f