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Temple Emanu-El - Welcoming People for 60 Years
 Celebrate 60 Years of Temple Emanu-El How it started In early 1950, six Jewish women developed the idea of starting a temple in Westfield, NJ. Their discussions led to a meeting of a group of 43 families of disparate religious backgrounds who came together, resolved to create a synagogue. Assisted by Rabbi Ezra Spicehandler, our first Rabbi, they devised an interpretation of Reform Judaism uniquely their own: an organic Jewish community with integrated religious, cultural, social, and philanthropic efforts. This is the celebration of our 60th year, when Jews of all backgrounds and beliefs have felt welcome in Temple Emanu-El.
How we're celebrating Celebrations throughout the year include a Birthday Party oneg February 5, a History Shabbat April 23, a 60th Anniversary Gala dinner dance May 8, Study Sessions to honor the 50th Anniversary of Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff's Ordination... click here for information on all of these events and more.
Temple Emanu-El's first rabbi, Rabbi Ezra Spicehandler, and current Rabbi Doug Sagal share a special moment in Jerusalem in 2009.
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