Become a Member

Become a Member of Congregation Beth Israel

Welcome to Congregation Beth Israel. Being a member brings the opportunity to make life long friends, and celebrate all the important lifecycle events in your family. New members are delighted at how easily they re-discover their Jewish heritage under the nurturing guidance of Rabbi George Nudell and Cantor Matthew Axelrod, both long-term members of the congregation. When you join Congregation Beth Israel, your family will enjoy a warm environment that will leave them with special memories to cherish for life.

A member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Congregation Beth Israel offers dynamic religious services and educational programs for children, teens, adults and seniors – to meet the diversified needs of our congregation. Our synagogue has been nationally recognized by the USCJ for providing the ”Highest Quality Jewish Education” and has received the Solomon Schechter Gold Award for “Excellence in Family Education” and the Silver Award for and ”Exemplary Special Education Program“.

Religious School

Pre K – 2nd Grade – Sundays
3rd – 7th Grades – 3 days per week
8th – 11th Grades – 1 day per week
12th Grade – 1 day per week (college credit program in association with Kean University)

Teen Activities

Kadima (6th – 8th Grades)
USY (9th – 12th Grades)

Adult Programs

Continuing Education – creative and traditional classes offer options for new learners and seasoned scholars.
Special Events
Sisterhood and Men’s Club
HAZAK Age 55 and above – varied social and educational programs for seniors — trips, lectures, movies, social activities and more!

We offer membership at several levels. These include:

• Individual
• Family
• Seniors
• Young Adult