General Info

Bnai Keshet is a spirited reconstructionist synagogue located in Montclair, N.J. At Bnai Keshet a diverse group of people come together to form a warm, spiritually invigorating and intellectually rigorous Jewish community. Founded in 1978, its membership is representative of the broader community, mature couples, singles, traditional Jewish families, interfaith families and gay and lesbian Jews. In addition to its lively, spiritual Shabbat services and holiday celebrations, the synagogue also offers an extensive adult education program and a wide range of Jewish cultural events. Bnai Keshet hosts challenging and controversial discussions, dynamic arts performances and social events. It also has a stimulating and progressive Jewish religious school for children. Bnai Keshet s members pay fair share dues on an annual basis. New members also contribute to its facilities fund. The funding is supplemented from other sources such as its supermarket scrip program, gift shop sales and annual auction proceeds. It also maintains a fund for the future which is funded by voluntary contributions.