The Adult Education Committee sponsors, lectures, cultural events  and mini courses that appeal to families as well as older and younger congregants.The committee often hosts evening concerts featuring some aspect of Jewish music.

The Scholar in Residence Shabbaton with dinner and lectures on a Friday, a sermon by a scholar at Saturday service, with lecture after Shabbat lunch is very well attended.

The committee often works together with major Jewish outreach organizations to host lectures on aspects of Jewish spirituality and the role of the Jews in the world.

Our rabbi gives lectures and courses on interesting and timely topics usually pertaining to the holidays, the Torah, or items on religious and historical significance.

The goal is not only to provide adult education lectures, but also meals and events where the entire family can join in.  A list of programs is available from the office.

The Athletic Committee along with the Athletic Director is responsible for the planning and successful implementation of the many activities that take place throughout the year in the full size gym and the warm water pool.

The director and the committee meet on a regular basis to make sure that there is something for everyone, whether it is a pick-up game of basketball, paddleball, volleyball, or kickball for children or adults.  Adult Basketball Leagues are held during the Winter and Summer months.  Gym parties are available upon request.

The warm water pool is available both for exercise and recreation, and the sauna makes those winter swims even more relaxing and pleasurable.  Pool parties are available upon request.

There is open swimming, a men’s-only swim, and a women’s-only swim.  Swimming lessons and swim parties are available on request.        

Red Cross Life guarding classes are held in the warm water pool, and classroom time covers CPR certification, AED or Automatic External Defibrillaor certification,  and all instruction materials.

Bikkur Cholim literally means ‘visiting the sick’ in Hebrew.

The tradition of Bikkur Cholim goes back hundreds of years, and has been part and parcel of Jewish life where ever Jews lived.

The Bikkur Cholim Committee is the compassionate arm of the Jewish Center that reaches out to congregants who are ill, confined to their own home, in local hospitals, or in a nursing home.  The members of the Bikkur Cholim committee bring a little cheer with a friendly visit.  The members of the committee are always “on call.”

It is important that one call the Jewish Center office if they know of a member that is ill, confined to their own home, in a local hospital, or in a nursing home. The office staff will write the information down on a special Bikkur Cholim list.  The rabbi, members of our professional staff and members of the Bikkur Cholim Committee read the list so that visits, calls and contact can be made.

When notified the rabbi can also offer a mishebeirakh (get well) prayer for the individual.

Participation is encouraged of both men and women to join the Bikkur Cholim Committee.  Only an hour or two a week is a short time to spend to bring a little cheer with a friendly visit.
Call the Center office for more information.

The Budget/Finance Committee consists of experienced committee chairs, Center staff and professionals who meet to discuss the budget and financial structure of the Center so that the financial integrity of the Jewish Center is addressed properly.

Many budget meetings of the committee take place over a period of months to bring the many items of income and expenses into proper perspective so that the Board of Trustees can vote on the yearly budget.

This dedicated group of members meets to discuss the financial structure of the Center so that the Center’s needs are addressed. It recommends methods for the raising of general funds and manages the investments of the Center. Correspondence and ideas from Center members are encouraged.

The Newsletter(or as some refer to it as the Center Bulletin)of the Jewish Center of Teaneck is published during the year on a regular monthly basis.  It is mailed to member’s homes, and is also sent via email with the Center’s weekly “Email Blast” to the Center’s expanded email list.  The Newsletter helps one keep informed on what is “happening” at the Center.

The Newsletter has messages from the President and Administrative Director as well as a monthly section entitled “Divrei HaRav...From the Rabbi’s Study.”

There are articles about upcoming Adult Education events, holiday information, a listing of Shabbat information for the month, and information about the weekly classes and workshops that are given.

In addition the Newsletter includes information about the Athletic facilities, including the warm water pool, swimming sessions, basketball court, and youth groups for boys and girls.  

Photos are often included of activities that have taken place during the previous month along with accompanying explanations.

There is a special section in the Newsletter for Mazal Tovs and  Condolences, as well as donations to the various Center Funds such as the Simcha Fund, Prayer Book Fund, Elisabeth Heilbronner Chessed Fund, ArtScroll Machzor Fund, and Yahrzeit Tzedekah.

The House Committee meets on a regular basis to discuss the many items that must be addressed to help keep the Jewish Center’s large building and grounds in good repair and running order.

In addition to the outside maintenenace of the grounds the House Committee is responsible for the Pressburger Sanctuary, Feldman Chapel, many classrooms on several floors, two large auditoriums/catering halls, the warm water pool, the athletic facilities(full court basketball court), several offices, the library, as well as the heating, air conditioning and electrical systems.

The work is ongoing as the building is always being utilized for many different activities during days and evenings and on weekends.

The Personnel Committee supervises the hiring and retention of all paid Center Personnel.

It makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding engagement and continuance or discontinuance of employment, and makes recommendations in other such personnel matters where applicable.

The Personnel Committee includes the chairperson of the Center’s Standing Committees, as well as such additional persons as are appointed by the President.

The Publicity Committee’s function is to let people know about the Jewish Center of Teaneck.

The committee prepares and writes about the Center’s many ongoing lectures, classes, and opportunities for learning, as well as the Jewish Holidays, and the many Center’s activities, functions, events and that are of interest to our members and the greater Teaneck and Northern NJ Jewish Community.  

Information and photos are sent to several Jewish papers and many other papers in the Northern New Jersey area on a frequent basis both before and after an activity or event takes place.

Many Jewish internet lists in the towns surrounding Teaneck also get sent publicity. Special email lists get sent information, and flyers and brochures are printed and distributed as well.

The Jewish Center of Teaneck is first and foremost the spiritual and religious home of its members.

As such, it is the responsibility of the Religious Committee to supervise the conduct the Center's twice-a-day minyan, as well as Shabbat, Festival and High Holy Day services.  

This responsibility is carried out in close communication with Rabbi Lawrence Zierler, Rabbi of the Jewish Center.  Rabbi Lawrence Zierler has the ultimate authority to determine all questions of halacha for the Center.

The Religious Committee also works closely with other Center committees in order to provide meaningful, joyous and uplifting activities and programming during the course of the year.

The many Tikkun Olam programs at the Jewish Center of Teaneck reflect the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of our membership.

Tikkun Olam means, “repairing the world” and we are G-d's partners in this responsibility.  In the Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, it is stated, “It is not your responsibility to complete the task of Tikkun Olam; however, it is your responsibility to participate in it.”

Bikkur Cholim Committee
Reaches out to members who are ill, confined to their own home, in local hospitals, or in a nursing home. See More

Clothing Drive-All Year Round
Bring in men, women, and children’s items that are clean and in good condition to the office.

Eye Glasses Collection-All Year Round
Bring in your old eye glasses to the office and they will be given to a group that recycles them for use by deserving people.

Food Collection-All Year Round
Bring in your non-perishables and put them in the food basket by the coatroom in the lobby.

Hanukkah Toy Drive
Members are asked to bring in new, unwrapped toys for needy boys and girls of all ages…from infancy through adolescence.  Presents are distributed in our area at children’s Hanukkah parties held by many organizations.

Project Isaiah…Yom Kippur projects
Parents, children, and grandparents are asked to bring in unopened packages of food, canned goods, paper goods, baby supplies and sanitary supplies in pre-provided specially labeled bags.  All the items are distributed to needy local organizations in the area.

Teddy Bear-Stuffed Animal Drive
For the needy children in Israel.  Bring in  items that are clean and in good condition to the office.

Suggestions about other family or individual mitzvah projects are always welcome.  
Please contact the Center office, 201.833.0515, ext. 200.