Jews at UMDNJ

[wbloo]

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UMDNJ places of workship?

 

[Ranelar]

Try godaven.com

By searching for places in Newark, I found an entry for "UMDNJ Mincha Minyan". Looks like it's only for Mincha, but probably pretty convenient. It appears as though the closest major option is 1.5 miles from your dental school:

Beth Medresh Beth Malka / IDT
520 Broad Street 13th floor
Newark, NJ USA07102
973-438-4555 Tzipi Kaminer
Gabbai: Gedalya Engel
Shacharis Sunday:
Shacharis Mon/Thurs: 8:15 AM
Shacharis T/W/F: 8:15 AM
Shacharis Rosh Chodesh: 8:15 AM
Click here for a Map and Directions

Nusach: Ashkenaz​

Mincha: 1:45 PM, 4:00 PM
Email: [email protected]
Maariv: 6:05 PM until DST
Website:
Rabbi:
Friday Mincha: 12:45 PM until DST

No Shacharis on holidays (Jewish or legal). Outside guests must contact Gedalya Engel in advance in order to get past security: call 973-438-3677 or email [email protected]. Free parking available in IDT's garage, speak to Gedalya Engel for more info. ​

Shabbos Shacharis:
Shabbos Mincha:
Shabbos Maariv:

No idea what they're like, since I'm just posting stuff from the website, but you can dig deeper. Good luck.

Er, actually, since the contact is Tzipi, then the Rabbi might be female, so the shul might be reform or conservative. But call and find out, and I'm sure they can help direct you to whatever place is appropriate for you.

 

[wbloo]

thanks for the info!

I'll def take a look.

 

[Coolfishdent]

What is your religious affiliation- are you reform, orthodox, or conservative?

I'm assuming you aren't orthodox or you would have looked into this before coming and wouldn't be living near campus- Newark doesn't have a big frum community! If you are, I think Elizabeth or Passaic would be a good bet for finding a rabbi. You will also find TONS of orthodox Jews at school to point you in the right direction.

Is your primary concern like high holy days services or shabbat services or a mix? Are you from out of state? If you want a weekly thing, you might have to do some searching if you are conservative or reform. I'm sure Newark has a synagogue somewhere if you wanted to go there but there are lots of neighboring towns with strong Jewish communities that I could give you more information about if you want to be directed- based on your observance level.

Hope this helps!