We are a 70 family Reform congregation in northwestern NJ. All are welcome to learn, worship and socialize with us.
91 Kinnelon Road Kinnelon, New Jersey just 1 mile from Route 23 South
Our Mission
The JCK was established for the purpose of maintaining a synagogue where religious observance and divine worship may take place in accordance with the precepts and tenets of Reform Judaism; where Jewish consciousness may be fostered and strengthened through social and civic activities, community service and educational pursuits; where its members will be provided an environment for their spiritual and social needs; and where Jewish knowledge and traditions are shared with one another and extended to the next generation.
Our Vision
The Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon (JCK) welcomes individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and practices who have a common goal of preserving and fostering Jewish identity, pride and community.
We invite all our members to share in the joy of passing traditions from generation to generation and to enrich their lives through religious, educational, social and community involvement.
We celebrate the special warmth of being a small, inclusive congregation.
Paper Shredding Event
An opportunity to securely shred and destroy all your extraneous and confidential paper records!
Northern New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to securely dispose of personal household documents in a Shredding Day on Sunday, September 26, from 1-4 pm at 91 Kinnelon Road, 1 mile south of Route 23 in Kinnelon, NJ. The event provides residents and small businesses an opportunity to securely dispose confidential papers. Security Shredding of Morris Plains will be shredding all material onsite, so that participants can have the assurance that documents have been disposed of confidentially in a secure manner, helping to prevent identity theft. Cost will be $8 per box. Sponsored by the Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon. Please contact the JCK office at 973-838-5566 for more information.
Food for Thought: The Rabbi's Message
May-June 2010
Identity and Bias
I’ve just read an editorial by Kathleen Parker in the Washington Post about Supreme Court Nominee, Elena Kagan: “Elena Kagan is miles away from mainstream America” on 5/12/10. It was brought to my attention by a cousin who is very active in politics. She pointed it out to me for a few reasons: one, I went to high school with Elena Kagan (she’s three classes ahead of me but our school ran from 7th-12th grade) and to Princeton with her; and two, because the opinion piece implies that Kagan can not possibly represent middle America as a liberal New York Jew... more
The President's Message
May-June 2010
I don’t get out much.
However, when I do, it sometimes makes me think of home. Our family recently ventured into the wilds of Manhattan to attend the bat mitzvah of my sister’s eldest daughter. The service was held in a small Reform synagogue near Greenwich Village. As often occurs when I’m in charge of travel arrangements, we arrived waaaaaay too early and had a chance to look around...
Every child needs to be registered ASAP to allow us adequate time to formulate our schedules for September and to order textbooks and supplies. The completed registration forms must be accompanied by:
· A deposit in the amount of $100 for registration · Completed Registration form · Completed “Tell Me More” form · Completed Authorization for Emergency Medical and/or Surgical Treatment Form
Why We Charge Non-Members for High Holiday Tickets
The Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon is a small synagogue serving a number of communities throughout our area. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services do not stand in isolation from the rest of our synagogue programs, they are part of the larger mission of creating a place for Jews to connect with their heritage and pass that heritage on to future generations. Our existence is supported primarily by dues from our membership families and individuals. The actual cost of supporting the synagogue requires additional funds beyond these dues. Fundraising is a year-round effort and helps but is not enough to meet our needs. Therefore, we simply cannot afford to offer High Holy Day services without your financial support.
To purchase* tickets for the holidays please contact our office: jckinnelon@verizon.net
*We do offer to credit the cost of your High Holiday ticket purchase towards our membership dues, and additionally extend a 50% discount towards the first year's membership dues. Membership dues include tickets for the High Holidays.
If you are interested in becoming a member or know someone who is, please have them contact our membership chairperson, Susan Mittler at suefried@optonline.net or our rabbi, Rabbi Helaine Ettinger at rabbihelaine@msn.com or our Education Director, Batyah Hancock at morahbatyah@yahoo.com
High Holiday Schedule
Wednesday, September 8 – Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30 PM Evening Service at OLM
Thursday, September 9 – Rosh Hashanah 10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM
Friday, September 10 – Rosh Hashanah 10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM
Friday, September 17 – Kol Nidre 7:30 PM Evening Service at OLM
Saturday, September 18 – Yom Kippur 10:00 AM Morning Service at OLM 1:30 PM Yizkor Service at OLM 5:00 PM Adult Study and Discussion at St. David’s 6:00 PM Afternoon and Closing Service at St. David’s
Rabbi Helaine's New Blog
Rabbi Helaine has a blog discussing "This I Believe" as well as other topics.
If you have a Facebook account, see the newest photos and writings on the wall at the JCK on Facebook
You'll Plotz for Our Plots!
Located at Beth Israel Cemetery Near Rt. 1, Rt. 27 and GSP Woodbridge, NJ
Real estate prices are down,
now is the time to buy!
We have 4 graves in a family plot
JCK Asking $6,000 for all 4
Call 973-838-5566
Congregational Yahoo Group
A Yahoo group now exists for our congregation. If you are not getting the mails, or if your e-mail address is incorrect in the directory, please send me an e-mail at jckwebmistress@gmail.com
shred and destroy all your extraneous and 
