Rabbi Jonathan Falco
Hello and welcome to my site! It is my pleasure to share with you my experience as the Assistant Rabbi at Temple Shaari Emeth in Manalapan, NJ as well as my rabbinic vision for the path forward.
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Over the past three years serving as the Assistant Rabbi of Temple Shaari Emeth in Manalapan, NJ, I have been privileged to guide a vibrant congregation through prayer, study, celebration, and times of challenge. My rabbinate is defined by thoughtful teaching, compassionate pastoral care, and creative approaches to Jewish engagement. With the experience of these years and a vision for the future, I remain dedicated to honoring tradition while cultivating new ways to inspire, connect, and strengthen Jewish community. I invite you to explore the images and materials on this site as a reflection of my work and the path I seek to chart forward.
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A Window into my Rabbinic Experience:
Pet Havdala
Temple Shaari Emeth, Manalapan, NJ
October 7th Memorial Service (2024)
Temple Shaari Emeth, Manalapan, NJ
March for Israel: Nov. 13, 2023
Washington D.C.
Visting our Campers at URJ Camp Harlam
Camp Harlam, Kunkletown, PA
4th Grade Israel Program Presentations
TSE Social Hall
Wedding Officiation
March 2024
Simchat Torah, October 2023
Kindergarten Consecration, October 2024
Shofar Sounding Workshop with Religious School
September 2025
Rabbinical School Highlights
Making Sacred Moments
Torah Study, The Valley Temple
Community Panel: Protecting Places of Worship
Terre Haute, IN
Simchat Torah Celebration 5782
Temple Beth Israel, Columbus, GA
Opening The Ark Project
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The Sidra Ark
Surviving Photograph
Sidra, Poland
Color-restored Photograph
Sidre Ark - Full Reconstruction
HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, OH
Learning to Carve
with Rabbi Shmuel Polin, Project Founder
