About Us
A BEACON OF LIGHT
Center for Jewish Life serves as a bastion to the Jewish communities of Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean and Mercer counties. Located conveniently in the heart of Marlboro, this warm and inviting center attracts members from a large range of Jewish backgrounds and affiliations, with something to offer for all ages.
FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Services and programs include weekly Friday night, Shabbat and Monday morning services, a vibrant and growing Hebrew school, teen clubs, holiday events, Women’s Circle groups, senior citizen visits, Torah classes and more.
GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP
Led by Rabbi Yossi and Dina Kanelsky, both warm and inspiring individuals, CJL actively seeks to achieve Jewish identity and continuity to Jews.
Programs & Services offered at Center for Jewish Life
LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
Baby Naming
Bris Ceremony
Upsherenish - 3rd birthday hair cutting ceremony
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services
Chuppah and Wedding Ceremony
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Hebrew School for ages 5-12
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Lessons
JTeen Club
Kids Business Fair
Shabbat 4 Teens
Mom and Daughter Holiday Bake
ADULT PROGRAMS
College Student Gatherings
Women’s Circle Events
Men's Events
Trip to the Rebbe's Ohel
Holiday Kits for College Students
Torah and Kaballah Classes
Lunch N' Learn
Senior Center Visits
Programs for Seniors - in their native language
HOLIDAYS
High Holiday Services (seats and honors)
Sukkos Holiday Events
Simchas Torah holiday dinner and celebration
Chanukah Carnival
Public Menorah Lightings
Purim Banquet
Pesach Seder
Lag Baomer Outdoor Fair
Shavuos Ice Cream Party
SYNAGOGUE & JEWISH LIFE
Synagogue Services, Shabbos mornings, Monday Mornings, Thursday mornings and Holidays
Shabbos Kiddush
Friday Night Shabbos Dinner for Families
National Russian Shabbaton
Annual Testimonial Dinner
Banquet Hall Rental
Mezuzah Placing
Family Counseling
Hospital Visits
Jewish Literacy & Bilingual Holiday Mailings
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Funeral and Unveiling Service
Yartzeit Observance
Kaddish Service in memory of a loved one
Memorial Board (create an eternal memory for a loved one)
