Our Story
Mount Freedom Jewish Center, originally named the Hebrew Congregation of Mt. Freedom, was the first synagogue established in Randolph Township, New Jersey.
The shul was founded by 13 Jewish families and has been serving the community continuously for over a century. Founded in 1923, Mount Freedom Jewish Center served the religious and social needs of the local Jewish families, many of whom established local businesses and the storied summer hotels and bungalow communities of Morris County. Mount Freedom was a respite from the hectic life of the city-based Jewish community in need of open space and cool, clean mountain air in a haimish environment. As the population in Morris County grew, the shul has undergone several renovations to meet the needs of its Congregants. However, if you peer behind the lovely stained glass windows in the sanctuary and lobby, you will see the walls of the original simple wood building behind them.
Now as always, please consider Mount Freedom Jewish Center as your home shul.
Historic references to the bungalow and hotel era may be found here.
The Randolph Historical Society provides references to this foundational era.
Pictures from the Early Days of Mount Freedom Jewish Center
Photos courtesy of The Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey.
The First 75 Years
100 Year Anniversary
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Chanukkah Dinner and Celebration 12/12/23
Tuesday, Dec 12th 5:30p to 8:00p
Chanukkah Dinner and Celebration -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 30 , 2023Shared Sponsored Kiddush - December
Shabbat, Dec 30th (All day)
Shared Congregational Kiddush for Birthdays and Milestone Occasions -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 10 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 10th (All day)
One Hundred Year Celebration Gala
Tue, December 5 2023
22 Kislev 5784
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 6:45am |
Hebrew School - Mid Winter Break : 4:30pm |
Executive Comm Meeting : 7:30pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:12pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Morning Services : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 5:12pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 12 |
Dec 30 |
Apr 10 Centennial Celebration Gala Wednesday, Apr 10 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayeshev
Shabbat, Dec 9 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 8, 4:12pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 9, 5:12pm |
Erev Chanukah
Thursday, Dec 7 |
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Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:39am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:12am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:07am |
Latest Shema | 9:27am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:15am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 11:49am |
Mincha Gedola | 12:12pm |
Mincha Ketana | 2:33pm |
Plag HaMincha | 3:32pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:31pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:16pm |
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