Contact & Location for West End Temple
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Service Times for West End Temple
Friday 7:30 PM
Shabbat Service
Saturday 5:00 PM
Winter Concert
Programs & Ministries at West End Temple
About West End Temple
West End Temple is a Reform Jewish congregation located in Rockaway Park, Queens, serving the Rockaways, Southern Queens, Southern Brooklyn, and beyond. Founded in 1939, the temple has grown from its early days in the Seville Hotel to its current building constructed in 1954, becoming a vital institution in the local community. Under the leadership of Rabbi Rebecca Epstein, the congregation emphasizes building sacred community through spirituality, Torah learning, social action, cultural celebration, and life cycle rituals. West End Temple explicitly welcomes people of color, interfaith families, Jews by Choice, LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, and those differently-abled. Beyond religious services, the temple provides Universal PreK programming, youth activities, and other community services aimed at strengthening the broader Rockaway area.
First-Time Visitor Info for West End Temple
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Shabbat services typically include Torah study, morning prayer, and a communal meal, with variations such as Tot Shabbat for families, Beach Shabbat, and special programming for Pride and other observances. Visitor Tips: Services are held at 147-02 Newport Avenue, Rockaway Park, NY; call (718) 634-0301 or visit their website to learn about upcoming events, RSVP requirements for specific programs, and to join their email list for the latest announcements.
History & building
Founded in 1939
West End Temple-Sinai Congregation was founded in the summer of 1939. The building that stands today was constructed in 1954.
What their website says
West End Temple-Sinai Congregation was founded in the summer of 1939.
Building completed in 1954
West End Temple Early Childhood Center
What their website says
West End Temple Early Childhood Center educates the youngest members of the Rockaway community.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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