Temple Beth Shalom NJ

What Temple Beth Shalom NJ does

Temple Beth Shalom (TBS) is a Conservative Jewish synagogue founded in 1951 and headquartered at 193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey. It operates as the only Conservative synagogue in Livingston and is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The congregation provides multi-generational religious, educational, and community programming — including weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, lifecycle event support (b'nai mitzvah, weddings, baby namings), and adult learning — to Conservative Jewish families in the Essex/Union county region of New Jersey.

The synagogue's core product lines are organized under the Carol & Paul Miller Education Center. These include the Philip J. Solondz Preschool (licensed early childhood education for children 3 months to 5 years, including infant care), the Fran & Howard Muser Religious School (Hebrew and Judaic education K–7 using the TaL AM curriculum with SMART Boards and iPads), TExT teen programming (combining USY, Confirmation, and Teen Leadership), and Camp Addye summer camp. Worship services are delivered both in-person at the Livingston facility and virtually via Zoom and dedicated livestream; the facility also features an infrared hearing assistance system for accessibility. Underlying technology is light: ShulCloud is used for membership management, registration, and payment processing, and Zoom provides virtual service delivery. There is no proprietary technology, mobile app, or AI capability.

TBS is structured as a private nonprofit religious organization governed by a Board of Trustees (President Brian Fern) and managed by Executive Director Neil Weidberg, with ~25 employees including clergy (Rabbi Simeon Cohen, Cantor Sharon Knoller, Cantor Emeritus Perry Fine), Director of Education Miriam Loew, Financial Manager Jane Saburova, and preschool administration. Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring and transactional streams: annual membership dues, preschool tuition, religious school tuition, summer camp tuition, High Holy Day guest tickets ($180 each), event venue rentals for lifecycle celebrations, designated donations (Chai Fund, Bible Fund, Simcha Menorah Wall), and special fundraising events (e.g., the annual Golf Outing). Marketing and member engagement are community-led, relying on the website, YouTube (Rabbi sermons), Facebook, Instagram, ShulCloud, and in-person events.

Name

Temple Beth Shalom NJ

Legal name

Temple Beth Shalom

Website

https://tbsnj.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue in Livingston, NJ (founded 1951) and the only such congregation in the area, serving ~25 employees and offering worship, preschool/religious education, and lifecycle events to local Conservative Jewish families via membership dues, tuition, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Synagogue)

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Conservative synagogue services
• Jewish religious education
• Preschool early childhood
• Religious school programs
• Jewish community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Livingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for congregation members. Complimentary membership included with full-time preschool enrollment.
2. Preschool Tuition: Tuition-based early childhood education program for ages 3 months through preschool. Full-time enrollment includes complimentary synagogue membership.
3. Religious School Tuition: Hebrew school education for children, part of the Fran and Howard Muser Religious School program.
4. High Holy Day Tickets: Guest tickets sold for High Holy Days at $180 each for children of members age 26+, married children, and relatives. Members ages 13-26 included; children 12 and under free.
5. Event Venue Rental: Facility rental for lifecycle events including baby namings, b'nai mitzvah parties, weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and fundraisers.
6. Summer Camp Tuition: Camp Addye preschool summer camp with extended hours, enrichment classes, and caregiver programs.
7. Donations and Fund Contributions: Various designated funds including General Fund, Chai Fund ($18 minimum), Bible fund ($118), Prayer Book fund ($75), Simcha Fund ($250 for Menorah Wall), memorial plaques, and other specialized funds.
8. Golf Outing Event: Annual 17th Golf Outing at Cedar Hill Country Club with golf, contests, raffles, and dinner reception.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Temple Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue providing weekly Shabbat and holiday worship services, comprehensive Jewish education from early childhood through adulthood, lifecycle event services, and community programming. Its core offerings include the Philip J. Solondz Preschool for ages 3 months to 5 years, the Fran & Howard Muser Religious School for K-7 students, teen programs (TExT, Confirmation, Teen Leadership), Camp Addye summer camp, adult and heritage education, and event venue rental for lifecycle celebrations.

Product overview

Temple Beth Shalom is a Conservative Jewish synagogue offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, and community programs. The core offerings include weekly Shabbat worship services (in-person and via Zoom live stream), the Philip J. Solondz Preschool for children 3 months to 5 years, the Fran & Howard Muser Religious School for children, and teen programs (TExT, Confirmation, Teen Leadership). The Carol & Paul Miller Education Center serves as the hub for all educational initiatives. Additional offerings include Camp Addye summer camp, the Heritage Center for Jewish heritage preservation, and event rental services for lifecycle celebrations. The organization uses ShulCloud for membership management and Zoom for virtual religious services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shabbat and Holiday Worship Services Weekly Shabbat services (Friday evenings 6pm, Saturday mornings 9:30am) and holiday services including High Holy Days and Passover, offered in-person and live-streamed for members and the broader Jewish community in Livingston, NJ.
• Philip J. Solondz Preschool State-licensed preschool program for children 3 months to 5 years old offering play-based learning infused with Jewish values, daily specials including music, Hebrew movement, and gardening, and after-school enrichment programs. Full-time enrollment includes complimentary synagogue membership.
• Fran & Howard Muser Religious School Religious education program for children teaching Hebrew language, Bible, Israel, Jewish history, customs, rituals, and values using the TaL AM curriculum with SMART Boards and iPads.
• TExT (Temple Experience for Teens) Teen program for 8th-12th graders combining elements from USY, TEXT, Confirmation, and Teen Leadership under one cohesive banner, providing a welcoming social and learning environment for Jewish teens.
• Confirmation Program 10th-grade Confirmation program led by the rabbi, meeting twice monthly to discuss Judaism and Jewish life topics, culminating in a Confirmation service on Shavuot.
• Teen Leadership Program Two-year Jewish Communal Leadership program for 11th and 12th graders to learn about the Jewish community, Israel, and participate in service-learning, with certificate upon completion.
• Camp Addye Preschool summer camp with extended hours, themed zones (Art Gallery, Water Zone, Magic Garden), enrichment classes, and caregiver programs, run by licensed preschool teachers.
• Heritage Center Initiative that celebrates and preserves Jewish American heritage through video recordings of personal stories, educational programs on the Holocaust and antisemitism, and Torah restoration projects.
• Live Stream Services Live streaming of Shabbat services (Friday evenings 6pm, Saturday mornings 9:30am) and other holiday services for members and visitors who cannot attend in person, with Zoom links for weekday minyanim.
• Event Rental Services Venue rental for lifecycle events including baby namings, b'nai mitzvah parties, weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and fundraisers, with professional lighting, sound, and livestream capabilities and kosher catering required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-generational programming from infant care (3 months) through adult education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community ResilienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026The Heritage Center at TBS hosts Superintendent Colonel Jeanne Hengemuhle of the New Jersey State Police and leaders from Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience for an evening highlighting the 'Operationalizing Never Again: Not On Our Watch' initiative.
• Zalmen MlotekminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2025Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, presented a journey of Yiddish theater from European roots through Ellis Island, Second Avenue and beyond as part of the Talks & Treks adult education program.
• Namaste Global FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2025Co-hosting the Havdalah Diwali Celebration together with TBS and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest on October 26th.
• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2025Co-hosting the Havdalah Diwali Celebration together with TBS and Namaste Global Foundation on October 26th.
• Kosherwine.comminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2025Temple Beth Shalom partnered with Kosherwine.com for all wine needs. Temple members can shop through the partnership for kosher wines.
• HIAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS and TBA working together under the auspices of HIAS to sponsor a family seeking refuge from war-torn Ukraine. Community members can make tax-deductible donations, donate in-kind products from wish list, or volunteer to support the refugee family.
• Sunrise CellarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosting Israeli Wine Tasting events featuring wines from Sunrise Cellars of Caldwell and Westfield. Featured wines available for purchase at 20% off retail price.
• Golda Och AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCantor Sharon Knoller teaches Torah Trope to fifth graders at Golda Och Academy in addition to her TBS responsibilities.
• United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), the umbrella organization for Conservative Jewish congregations.
• Women's League for Conservative JudaismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS Sisterhood is a member of Women's League for Conservative Judaism, the international umbrella Sisterhood organization.
• Jewish Family Services of MetroWest New JerseyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChesed Committee refers congregants to Jewish Family Services of MetroWest New Jersey for local support groups and services.
• Camp Ramah in the BerkshiresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a rabbinical student, Rabbi Simeon Cohen worked at Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, connecting TBS to the broader Conservative movement camping network.
• JTeen MetroWestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeen Leadership program participants have participated in JSERVE with JTeen MetroWest for service-learning experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ: Regional Jewish communal body covering the same MetroWest NJ catchment as TBS. Co-hosts the Havdalah Diwali Celebration with TBS, with overlapping constituency and social-service referral pathways.
• United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism: Umbrella movement organization for Conservative Jewish congregations; TBS is affiliated as a member synagogue. Comparable in religious denomination governance and youth programming frameworks (USY, Kadima) referenced by TBS.
• JCC MetroWest: Jewish Community Center serving the same Essex/MetroWest NJ catchment. Overlaps with TBS in early childhood programming, fitness, and community programming for Jewish families, though with a non-denominational orientation.

Others

• ShulCloud: SaaS synagogue management platform used by TBS for membership, registration, and donations. Technology enabler serving the same synagogue vertical.
• Jewish Family Services of MetroWest NJ: Social services provider partnered with TBS's Chesed Committee for congregant referrals. Adjacent support organization within the same MetroWest NJ Jewish communal ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Solomon Schechter Day School: Network of Conservative Jewish day schools affiliated with the Jewish Theological Seminary. Comparable in Conservative movement identity and K-12 Jewish education delivery, complementary to TBS's preschool/religious school model.
• Golda Och Academy: Conservative Jewish day school in West Orange, NJ, affiliated with the same movement and partnered with TBS through Cantor Sharon Knoller who teaches Torah Trope there. Comparable in mission and Conservative-movement programming.
• Camp Ramah in the Berkshires: Conservative Jewish summer camp in the Ramah network, where Rabbi Simeon Cohen previously worked. Operates within the same Conservative movement as TBS and serves the same regional Jewish family base.

Direct peers

• Temple B'nai Abraham (TBA Livingston): Conservative synagogue in Livingston, NJ, partnered with TBS on the HIAS-sponsored Ukraine refugee resettlement. Same town, same movement, similar lifecycle and educational programming — a directly comparable local peer.
• Congregation B'nai Israel of Somerset Hills: Conservative Jewish synagogue in Basking Ridge, NJ, where Cantor Sharon Knoller previously served as Cantorial Soloist and Hebrew teacher. Same movement affiliation and overlapping preschool/religious school programming make it a directly comparable peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@templebethshalomlivingston2086
• Facebookfacebook.com/1FdpYZRnFU
• Instagraminstagram.com/tbsnjpreschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-beth-shalom-nj

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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