Mercaz USA, the Conservative/Masorti Movement slate nearly doubled its votes from the 2020 campaign to 28,000. This resulted in Mercaz acquiring 19 seats in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) this year. (more…)
Kol Emunah Blog
Some first families live in white houses. Others live in palaces. Our Jewish first family lived in Paradise, in the Garden of Eden.
Of course, the first family was unable to follow the rules and got itself evicted from Paradise. (more…)
This year Shomrei is participating in the Synagogue Vegan Challenge. As part of this program, we will have one completely vegan event each month.
It seemed fitting to schedule our 2nd event during Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret. These holidays provide an opportunity for us to reflect on our connection to nature, food, and shelter. (more…)
This sermon, “Prayer for Rain” by Rabbi Justus Baird was delivered at Congregation Shomrei Emunah in Montclair, N.J. on Shemini Atzeret 5786 (Oct 14, 2025). (more…)
Thank you to everyone in our community for your overwhelming outpouring of generosity during the Project Isaiah Cereal & Soup Drive that we completed last week just before the start of Sukkot. (more…)


