Woodcliff Lake shul hosts interfaith Thanksgiving service
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Woodcliff Lake shul hosts interfaith Thanksgiving service

December 11, 2025, 10:59 am Edit
Bottom row, from left: Rev. Marc A. Stutzel of Christ Lutheran Church in Woodcliff Lake, Rev. Sharon Gross-Gill of Pascack Reformed Church in Park Ridge, Rabbi Loren Monosov and Cantor Emeritus Mark Biddelman of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, and Fatih Silverhead of the Peace Islands Institute in Hasbrouck Heights. Top row, from left: Cantor lan Sokoloff of Temple Emanuel, Esra Tozan and Refia Sena of the Peace Islands Institute, and Mayor Carlos Rendo of Woodcliff Lake.
Bottom row, from left: Rev. Marc A. Stutzel of Christ Lutheran Church in Woodcliff Lake, Rev. Sharon Gross-Gill of Pascack Reformed Church in Park Ridge, Rabbi Loren Monosov and Cantor Emeritus Mark Biddelman of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, and Fatih Silverhead of the Peace Islands Institute in Hasbrouck Heights. Top row, from left: Cantor lan Sokoloff of Temple Emanuel, Esra Tozan and Refia Sena of the Peace Islands Institute, and Mayor Carlos Rendo of Woodcliff Lake.

Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake hosted the Upper Pascack Valley Clergy Council’s 57th annual interfaith Thanksgiving service on November 20. It united clergy, community leaders, and congregants from across the region for a night of reflection, gratitude, and unity.

Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo joined the clergy and members of local faith communities as they celebrated the Thanksgiving season with readings, prayers, and song, celebrating the strength of interfaith partnership in the Pascack Valley. In the spirit of giving, $560 was donated to support the Tri-Boro Food Pantry, helping local families facing food hardships.

“We gather each year not only to express our gratitude but to show the bonds that tie our diverse communities together,” Rabbi Loren Monosov said. “The services remind us that shared compassion and collective action can uplift our community and it is an honor for TEPV to host this tradition.” For information, go to www.tepv.org

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