September 2018
Cantorial concert
Cantor Natalia Arazi of Buenos Aires will perform songs in Hebrew, English, and Spanish on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center. For tickets, call 732-257-7070 or visit ebjc.org.
Find out more »Book review
Author Dr. Shirley Russak Wachtel, professor of English at Middlesex College, will review her latest book, “This I Know,” on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center. The novel focuses on a woman’s search for her roots as she discovers her mother’s past, including involvement in a secret munitions factory during Israel’s War of Independence. Dairy refreshments will be served. Contact cindi_jacobs17@yahoo.com.
Find out more »October 2018
Membership gala
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold its annual Membership Appreciation Gala on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center. Entertainment will feature pianist Dave Schlossberg and Israeli dancing; a tricky tray will be available. Couvert is $40; new members pay $36 dues and $20 couvert (add $5 after Sept. 30). RSVP to Barbara at 732-735-9714.
Find out more »Mordechai Rosenstein Artist in Residence
The East Brunswick Jewish Center will host Mordechai Rosenstein from October 31-November 4, 2018, as its Artist-in-Residence, with events open to the community. Call Ellen at 732-257-7070 for specific details of daily events. There will be a Shabbat dinner on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 6:30 PM following the traditional service (5:30 PM) and a discussion with Rosenstein "My Journey as an Artist." Dinner costs $18 for an adult and $10 per child ages 5-12. Please register in advance by…
Find out more »December 2018
Hanukkah Family Sweetheart Dance
EBJC's New Era Club, along with the Men's Club and Sisterhood, invite you to attend the Hanukkah Family Sweetheart Dance. There will be DJ, Dancing, Games and Buffet Dinner. Adults $25, Big Kids (ages 7-15) $12 and Little Kids (ages 3 to 6) $8. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 21 to ebjc.org/Sweetheart or contact the office at 732-257-7070 to register. Questions? Contact Brooke at brookedani2@aol.com
Find out more »Laughter and liquor
Al Kustanowitz will offer a multimedia presentation of Jewish humor at East Brunswick Jewish Center on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. Dairy desserts and drinks will be served. Cost is $18 until Dec. 12, $23 at the door. Call 732-672-9014.
Find out more »EBUSY Jerusalem Replica Lego Workshop
Please join East Brunswick USY ("EBUSY") at 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, on December 16th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for a Building Blocks Workshop where over 70,000 legos will be used to make a scale model of Jerusalem that will be 20 by 32 feet! This amazing and exciting program will be for Kadimaniks (grades 6 - 8) and USYers (grades 9-12). This event is open to all of Hagalil and we are hoping for an amazing turn…
Find out more »January 2019
Food and wine
East Brunswick Jewish Center’s Mitzvah Corps will sponsor the third annual Wine, Liquor and Food Experience on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 8:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Proceeds will benefit the Ari and Sari Horowitz Fund administered by Yashar LaChayal, with funds used to provide Passover food for needy Israel Defense Forces soldiers. The kosher event is being catered by Holy Schnitzel of Staten Island, with a mashgiach on premises. Admission is $55, $90 sponsors. RSVP to ebjcmitzvahcorps@comcast.net; for information, visit yasharlachayal.org.
Find out more »Cuban Jews
“Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels,” a film depicting a family’s escape from the Nazis and immigration to Havana, will be screened at East Brunswick Jewish Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include a discussion of Cuban-Jewish life and desserts; dairy refreshments will be served. RSVP with $5 per person to the synagogue or call 732-672-9014.
Find out more »March 2019
Shabbat Across America with East Brunswick Jewish Center!
Please join the East Brunswick Jewish Center in celebration of Shabbat Across America on Friday, March 1, 2019. Traditional Service begins at 5:15 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM and dessert. Join us for an evening of praying, singing, eating and SCHMOOZING! RSVP for dinner by February 25 to EBJC office at (732) 257-7070. Dinner cost is $20 per adult; $10 ages 5-13; under 5 free. For information contact kgearson7@gmail.com.
Find out more »Mosaic Night at EBJC
All are welcome to join us on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM for this fun-filled evening, including women, men and children 12 years of age and older. You will go home with a stunning work of art that you will have created yourself made of broken pieces of china or stained glass. The cost is $30. Please RSVP or send your checks made out to EBJC Sisterhood to the EBJC office 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, by…
Find out more »Tri Synagogue Purim Carnival
Join the East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B'nai Shalom and Young Israel of East Brunswick for a Trisynagogue PurimFest on March 17, 2019, starting at 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be Race Cars, Balloon Art, Fact Painting, Video Arcade, Caricaturist, Tricky Tray, Inflatables and MORE! $20 for kids ages 3-16, 2 and under and 17 and above are FREE! Contact Ellen Botwin at 732-257-7070 for additional information.
Find out more »PurimFest!
East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom, and Young Israel of East Brunswick will hold a tri-synagogue PurimFest on Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at EBJC. Activities will feature race cars, inflatables, a video arcade, face painting, caricaturist, and balloon art. Cost is $20 for ages 3-16, free for 2 and under and 17-plus. Call Ellen at 732-257-7070.
Find out more »Lost Greek community
“Trezoros: The Lost Jews of Kastoria” will be screened by Jewish Family Services of Middlesex on Sunday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center. The film chronicles the history of a Greek-Jewish community before its destruction during World War II. Coffee and desserts will be served. There is a $5 suggested donation. RSVP by March 21 to 732-777-1940 or 609-395-7979.
Find out more »April 2019
Gala event
East Brunswick Jewish Center will celebrate 60 years of community at a dinner gala on Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. The event will feature a performance by Modi, voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York by the Hollywood Report and Backstage. Cost is $120. RSVP by March 29 at ebjc.org/event/gala or 732-257-7070.
Find out more »Passover Across America
In cooperation with National Jewish Outreach Program and Passover Across America, the East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold a Saturday night community seder on April 20 at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $60 adults, $18 ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under. RSVP to 732-257-7070 by noon on April 18.
Find out more »July 2019
Artist in Residence Program with Guest Artist: David Rabinowitz
Artist in Residence Program with Guest Artist: David Rabinowitz 2019 Oscar Winner for Best Adapted Screenplay with Charlie Wachtel, Kevin Willmott, and Spike Lee – East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 0816. Writer’s Workshop: On Thursday, July 25th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Oscar winner, David Rabinowitz, will deliver a Writer’s seminar for aspiring screenwriters entitled “So You Want to Be a Screenwriter.” Participants will have the opportunity to share their ideas with David who…
Find out more »September 2019
Block party
East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold a free Summer Open House Block Party and BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. RSVP to 732-257-7070.
Find out more »Vegan gala
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold its annual membership gala on Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-9:30 p.m. at East Brunswick Jewish Center, featuring a vegan feast catered by Veggie Heaven of Teaneck and featuring keynote speaker Ruth Greenfield. The gala, open to the community, will include raffles, a Tricky Tray, goodie bags, photo booth, chair yoga, henna tattoos, jewelry, and a media show. Cost is $40 by Sept. 12, $45 after. RSVP to Chris at 732-238-1749.
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