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.
Food for Thought: The Rabbi's Message
February 2010
IS IT JEWISH?
Synagogues offer a variety of programs and activities for their members. Many of those programs are explicitly Jewish: Shabbat and holiday services; religious education and Hebrew instruction; Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation. But not everything has to be Jewish. I don’t think I understood that when I was first ordained. I thought everything we did at the JCK had to have specific Jewish content. Now I appreciate that when JCK members get together to do something they all enjoy, that the members themselves are what makes the activity Jewish, not the content or format of the activity... more
The President's Message
January 2010
Suburban Renewal
January marks the rotation of the JCK leadership merry-go-round. We usually have a few members of the Board of Trustees leave the old board and some new ones come on. This year is no exception. It is a bittersweet process and one that has the potential for conflict: the Board is losing this person who does this thing extremely well and we’re gaining this other person and we don’t too much about what he or she can contribute to the mix; Will the new members step up and contribute as much as the outgoing ones; Will the new Board be at least as effective as the outgoing one.... more
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
Synagogues offer a variety of programs and activities for their members. Many of those programs are explicitly Jewish: Shabbat and holiday services; religious education and Hebrew instruction; Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation. But not everything has to be Jewish. I don’t think I understood that when I was first ordained. I thought everything we did at the JCK had to have specific Jewish content. Now I appreciate that when JCK members get together to do something they all enjoy, that the members themselves are what makes the activity Jewish, not the content or format of the activity... 
