Library
The Dorothy L. Spiwak Memorial Library, a member of the Association of Jewish Libraries, contains a Judaica collection of some 8,000 titles including books, films, periodicals and musical selections.
The library serves as the epicenter of Jewish learning in the synagogue. Staffed by a part-time librarian, Mikki Grodman, the library is open on Wednesday 10am -12pm. The collection can be accessed by electronic catalog. Members as well as non-members may borrow from the library.
The collection includes popular fiction and non-fiction including books about science, medicine, art and cooking. The library also houses a large reference section which includes the Encyclopedia Judaica and local Jewish history.
Constantly evolving to support, complement and enrich the adult and juvenile educational programs of the synagogue, the library committee hosts numerous programs throughout the year including domestic and foreign films, book fairs, a Jewish Poetry Program, author talks and trips to museums. The library has a young kids reading corner with a child-friendly table and chairs.
Weekly newspapers include: The New Jersey Jewish News, The New York Jewish Week and the International Jerusalem Post. Monthly periodicals included Jewish Woman, Moment and Jewish Book World.
The library also has wireless capability. Bring your laptop and enjoy the library.
You can search our collection here or visit the library during library hours, Wednesdays 10am-Noon.
Support the library
There are a number of ways to support the library. Become a patron. Volunteer. Serve on the library committee. Donate to help us acquire additional books and multi-media. We welcome your involvement.
Hope to see you in the library!
Fri, February 13 2026
26 Shevat 5786
OFFICE HOURS
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Monday – By appointment only (please make arrangements in advance)
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Tuesday & Thursday – 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
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Wednesday – 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (4:30 when SHMA is not in session)
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Friday – 9:30 AM until 2 PM
STUDY CLASSES AT RJC@CBI
ALL CLASSES TUESDAYS at 10:30am
2/10/2026: Led by Dr. Harvey Cohen In person and Zoom
Topic: The Interesting Lives of Sea Creatures.Illustrated by his own photos and videos.
Zoom link: Harvey's Class February 10th
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85862899639?pwd=5XO0Ugn9YU6AyBcx7qsyZJ3Cw9xUyB.1
2/17/26: Led by Rabbi Amar. In person.
Topic: God Hidden, Responsibility Revealed
Purim as a Theology of Action
2/24/2026: Led by Dr. Harvey Cohen.
In Person and Zoom.
Topic: The Interesting Lives of Sea Creatures. Illustrated by his own photos and videos.
Zoom Link: Harvey's Class February 24th
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006461621?pwd=mMepxcqh4uNbOYAGb2z8DVXM9N7Ppl.1
Please Note
We will now have security during all Shabbat Services in addition to our already scheduled security during school and special events.
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