September 2018
High Holidays
Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst is offering free tickets to second-day Rosh HaShanah services on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m., as well as to community Yizkor on Yom Kippur, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 2:45 p.m. Call 732-531-4410.
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Meet the author
Mary Morris, author of “Gateway to the Moon,” will speak as part of a Meet the Author series at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, at 11 a.m. A light brunch will be served. Morris’ novel centers on a descendant of Jews from 15th-century Spain, Miguel Torres, living in 20th-century New Mexico, who discovers his roots. A professor of creative writing, Morris received the Rome Prize for Literature and the Anisfield-Wolf Award for Fiction. She will sign books purchased for $20 at…
Find out more »November 2018
Rummage sale
Congregation Torat El will hold its annual Giant Rummage Sale and Boutique today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon. Shoppers on Monday will receive a large bag to fill up for $8 (with the exception of the Boutique area). Call 732-531-4410.
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Chanukah party
Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, will hold a Chanukah Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring latkes, a DJ, and games. Call 732-531-4410.
Find out more »January 2019
Meet the author
Angela Himsel, author of “A River Could Be A Tree,” will speak at a “Meet the Author” series program at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, at 11 a.m. Himsel, raised to follow the strict tenets of an evangelical branch of Christianity, will discuss her journey to the Jewish faith, followed by a Q&A. Books are available for purchase at the temple office for $18; Himsel will sign them during the program. A light brunch will be served. Pre-paid reservations are $15;…
Find out more »March 2019
Meet the author
Adam Valen Levinson, author of “The Abu Dhabi Bar Mitzvah,” will be the next speaker in the “Meet the Author” series at 11 a.m. at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst. Armed only with college Arabic and restless curiosity, the author set out to “learn about the world 9/11 made us fear.” From a base in Abu Dhabi, he lunches in Taliban territory in Afghanistan, travels under the watchful eye of Aleppo’s secret police, and risks shipwreck en route to Somalia. Valen…
Find out more »Purim extravaganza
A Purim Extravaganza will be held at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, at 5 p.m., beginning with a Kiddie Carnival (for children up to age 5) and family Megillah reading and followed by dinner, laser show, and Purim Party featuring a DJ, carnival games, inflatables, video game truck, and prizes. RSVP to 732-531-4410.
Find out more »May 2019
Meet the author
Keith Gessen, author of “A Terrible Country,” will be featured in the next installment of the “Meet the Author” series at 11 a.m. at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst. Gessen will be available to sign the book, which is available for purchase for $20. A light brunch will be served. Pre-paid reservations at $15 can be made at torat-el.org or by calling 732-531-4410. The cost is $20 at the door. This event is made possible through a generous grant from the…
Find out more »June 2019
Community blood drive
Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, in partnership with Temple Beth Miriam of Elberon and Congregation Agudath Achim of Bradley Beach, will sponsor their annual community blood drive to benefit New Jersey Blood Services, 3-9 p.m. at Torat El. Parental consent forms may be signed at the time of blood donation. Donors 76 and over must bring a doctor’s note. A signature ID is required for all donors. For reservations, contact Mike Gordon at 732-922-3014 or gordonwallach@att.net.
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Meet the author
Armando Lucas Correa, author of “The Daughter’s Tale,” will kick off the third season of the “Meet The Author” series at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst. Correa, an award-winning journalist, editor, and author, introduced his previous book, “The German Girl,” at an event from the series in 2017. His new book is a story exploring a hidden piece of World War II history and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children. Based on true events,…
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