Our Shuls
Our local shuls serve as a hub for Jewish life in our community. We have multiple shuls in Highland Park and Edison (most known by their acronyms like AA, OE, OT...etc, representing different areas, hashkafas, nusachs, and mesorahs. These shuls are united under one Va'ad, made up of the Rabbis of these local shuls. We take great pride in the cooperation between these shuls, the Rabbis, and their members, especially on Shavuot when the Rabbis rotate to speak in other shuls around the community. We welcome everyone to join us in our local synagogues to experience a vibrant and engaging Jewish life.
Ohav Emeth (OE)
Congregation Ohav Emeth is located in the geographic center of the Highland Park / Edison observant community in New Jersey. Our membership spans the range of halacha-committed Jews, with an attitude of achdut (unity) and religious tolerance. We share a love for Medinat Yisrael and a serious commitment to Torah study for every age and gender and at every level. We have a multitude of ongoing educational and social programs as well as frequent special events.
Ahavas Achim (AA)
Congregation Ahavas Achim is an inclusive and
diverse Kehila. Whatever your age, level of
observance, whether you’re single or married,
whether you are here for school or intend to
remain with us longer, you are warmly welcomed
into our Ahavas Achim family. We hope you will
experience Ahavas Achim as your personal
spiritual, social and learning community. Join us in our daily Shacharit and Mincha/Maariv minyanim as well as our Shabbat morning minyanim.
Throughout Shabbat morning, the upper
classrooms resound with the voices of happy
children absorbed in their own Shabbat
experiences. We look forward to meeting you!
Etz Ahaim
We at Congregation Etz Ahaim take pride in being one of the warmest, friendliest and most welcoming congregations in the community. Our doors are always wide open to members of the local Raritan Valley community, as well as to people living outside our area.
Respecting the beautiful customs and traditions of our faith, Congregation Etz Ahaim is an orthodox Sephardic synagogue. Morning and evening services are held daily. Child care and a children's program are offered on Shabbat and Yom Tov. All of our Shabbat services are followed by a bountiful sit-down kiddush, providing members with an opportunity to socialize, greet new worshippers, and informally meet our rabbi, Rabbi Eliyahu Tal.
Whether you are thinking of moving into the Highland Park/Edison area, or you live locally and are interested in finding out more about Congregation Etz Ahaim, we would love to assist you. Our kehilla is a very friendly place and we have a diverse membership, from old to young, and a variety of observance levels. One thing we all have in common is a desire to help newcomers feel welcome.
Ahavas Yisrael (AY)
Welcome to Congregation Ahavas Yisrael, located at 1587 Route 27 in Edison. AY, as we're known, is an Orthodox synagogue located in Central New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our warmth and hospitality, as well as strong leadership from our Rav and Board who are committed to the shul's continued growth. Here you'll find a beautiful, affordable neighborhood located in the heart of New Jersey and only a short train ride from locations north, such as Newark and New York City.
Agudath Yisrael
Khal Chassidim (KC)