Temple Avodah is a Reform Congregation on the South Shore of Long Island
What makes Temple Avodah special?
Our creative family friendly Erev Shabbat Services - throughout the year we have special themed services. This has included Cookie Shabbat, ice-cream onegs, chocolate Shabbat... and many more.
Holidays are a special time, filled with celebrations and worship for all ages. Throughout the year we have special services for the holidays.
We offer Religious School for grades K-12. Kids have busy lives, and our classes are offered on weekdays, once day a week.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah studies are an important part of our educational studies. Our dedicated Rabbi, Cantor and educators will prepare your child for his/her special day.
Learn about our Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Classes and our Adult education classes.
We have Social events and functions all year long. Often there is something happening at Temple almost every day of the week.
Temple Avodah has so much for you to take part in. Visit us in person, or here on the web, or call us for more information about the current activities and people of Temple Avodah.
You can print an application form by clicking here. Please note, that you do not need to fill out every item before you return the application. Print it, fill out what you can, and contact our Temple office for assistance. Please return your application to the Temple office in person, by mail, or by fax.
A New Congregant Says...
We became members of the Temple Avodah in the Fall of 2010, a year after moving to Oceanside from Brooklyn, and 21 years after I have arrived to the United States from the former Soviet Union, where practicing Judaism was a taboo and my parents had to obtain matzo for Passover from a clandestine location and carry it home in pillowcases. I wanted my kids to grow up differently than I did but at the same time, I wanted a place where both my husband and I would not feel like outsiders. Temple Avodah is truly a second home to our family. My two older kids attend the Hebrew school where they are learning the language, the traditions and the values. Even with our busy schedules, we do our best to attend as many services and events as we can, and we always feel welcome. The various holiday celebrations feel like family parties with great entertainment for all ages and delicious food. My kids have made many new friends through the Temple. As we prepare for my firstborn’s bar mitzvah, and counting days till my toddler can start Hebrew school, I am thankful for the wonderful first year we have had.
Irina Sokol
Temple Avodah Volunteers
Temple Avodah seeks volunteers who have an interest (professional or hobby) in any or all of the following areas:
marketing
advertising
website content
website pagemaster
communications
If you can lend a small amount of time and your expertise to assist your Temple, we would love to hear from you! No experience required except and interest in any of the areas above.
Stay up-to-date on events and happenings by joining the Temple Avodah official page on Facebook!
The Facebook page is for ALL members (and also potential members) to meet and interact with other members of Temple Avodah in Oceanside, NY. Facebook is a free website, but you need to join to be a part of the Temple Avodah facebook group. Joining will allow you to receive information on upcoming events, charity drives, special meetings and new information.
Please note though that the opinions expressed on the Facebook page are not necessarily those of the members of Temple Avodah, its Board, its employees, or the Rabbi or Cantor.
Click here to go to Facebook. If you are not a Facebook member click on "Sign up for Facebook" when you get to the site.
