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November 2018
Arts Brunch
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Buffet bagel brunch and presentation, “The Ziegfeld Girls,” by Marty Schneit. Cost is $8, $5 Y members. RSVP to 908-289-8112 or seniordirector@uniony.org.
Find out more »Ceramic crafts
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will hold its annual Ceramic Craft Project for Chanukah, 4:30-6 p.m. at Around the Corner Art Center, Freehold. Admission is $12 per child (suggested ages four years old and up). During the program, subsidized by the museum’s Druin Education Fund, children will be guided by the staff at the Art Center to paint their own ceramic menorah, platter, or candlesticks. Adult supervision is required for young children. RSVP to 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »“Artrageous: The Interactive Art and Music Experience”
“Artrageous: The Interactive Art and Music Experience” will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. at Monroe Township High School Performing Arts Center. Cost is $30, $25 patrons, free for students (must show ID at the door). Contact info@monroetownshipculturalarts.com or visit artrageousexperience.com. For tickets, call 732-521-4400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Find out more »‘Collage’ exhibit
The Grant Avenue Gallery at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Ocean Township will continue an exhibition, “Collage,” through Dec. 2, featuring the works of five collage artists. The artists are Claire Boren, Shari Epstein, Judi Lewis, Arlene Mollow, and Renna Abadi. “Each artist approaches collage in a very unique way, from mixed-media collages to surrealism, to intricate boxes,” said Mollow, who is also exhibit curator. “Using their own unique, interpretive vision, they achieve the transformation of ordinary and disparate…
Find out more »Art exhibit
An opening reception for a dual exhibition of recent works by Francesca Pelaggi and Michael Shacham will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18, 3-5 p.m. at The Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, Morristown. This dual artist exhibition of Pelaggi’s “Passions” and Shacham’s “Menorahs” runs through Jan. 7, 2019. Gallery hours are during temple functions and by appointment during weekday business hours. To arrange a viewing, contact 973-532-2268 or tbogallery@gmail.com.
Find out more »December 2018
Pottery Painting
Join us as we kick off our Hanukkah celebrations with pottery painting! $20 family of 4, $8 Adult, $5 Child - Plus the cost of your item.
Find out more »“Making Your Own Terrarium”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m. Program with Rutgers Master Gardeners. A light kosher lunch will be served. The center is a joint venture between Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, and The Westfield United Fund. RSVP to info@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Wine and design
A Wine and Design Hanukkah Party sponsored by East Brunswick Hadassah will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at a private East Brunswick home. Participants will enjoy wine and latkes and design their own Tree of Life necklace. Cost $18. RSVP by Nov. 28 to shalomlinda18@gmail.com.
Find out more »Community Hanukkah Celebration
The Religious School of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains will hold a community-wide Hanukkah party on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The celebration, which coincides with the seventh night of Hanukkah, is free and open to the public. The evening will begin with Havdalah, followed by the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. Students in the Religious School will also perform songs and skits. In addition, there will be food, arts and crafts activities, and a Hanukkah-themed…
Find out more »Community-wide Chanukah Party
Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, 5:30-8 p.m. Featuring Havdalah, menorah lighting, food, arts and crafts, and Chanukah-themed escape room. Contact Lev Metz at Lev@CBIsp.org or 908-889-1830.
Find out more »January 2019
Let’s Dish: Family Histories through Dinnerware (New Rotating Exhibit)
On view through June 15, 2019
Find out more »Reception to Celebrate Exhibition of work by Francesca Pelaggi & Michael Shacham
Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, Morristown, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Exhibition of Pelaggi’s “Passions” and Shacham’s “Menorahs” runs through Jan. 27. Contact 973-532-2268 or tbogallery@gmail.com.
Find out more »Gaelen Gallery East Exhibit Reception
Opening reception for - 2018 Gaelen winners Debra Livingston, printmaker and book artist, and Peppi Glass, sculptor. lsuss@jccmetrowest.org for more info.
Find out more »Chicks with Sticks
Raritan Valley Hadassah’s Chicks with Sticks knitting group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m. at a Highland Park home. Contact phypollak@yahoo.com or 732-853-6058.
Find out more »Jews, God, and History (Not Necessarily in That Order)
A one-man show written and performed by writer, actor, singer, dancer, comic, historian, and Elizabeth native Michael Takiff. Through comedy and drama the show looks at how we live with our ancient traditions in the modern age.
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