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March 2019
Vashti’s Banquet
It's Temple Har Zion Sisterhood's annual event! An afternoon of entertainment, food and pampering for women. Don't miss it!! New this year: Nail art, aura readings, nature activity, Israeli jewelry and more! Where: THZ, 255 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ Cost for members: $20 by March 1, $25 after March 1 Cost for non-members: $30 Send your check, payable to "THZ Sisterhood," to P.O. Box 548, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. To RSVP or for more information, email vashti@templeharzion.org.
Find out more »Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society at Beth El Synagogue March Meeting
On Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Jewish Genealogy Society presents “What’s New on some of the Great Genealogy Sites”. The evening will consist of a presentation about new developments on a number of popular and some not so well known Internet resources for doing genealogical research on the web. Examples will be presented regarding how using a number of sites together can help to provide information about family ancestors…
Find out more »Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award Luncheon
Please join us at this gala luncheon where we will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Robert J. Giuffra Jr., Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Robert Giuffra Jr., a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, serves on the firm’s Management Committee, with overall responsibility for its litigation practice. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Bob currently represents Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler in their diesel emissions cases and Goldman Sachs and UBS in financial crisis litigation. A graduate of…
Find out more »Open House at Congregation Agudath Israel
Please join us for a prospective member brunch and information session. Meet the staff, take a tour, hear how Congregation Agudath Israel has something for everyone. Families with young children (ages 0-12) are invited to stay for our Purim Carnival, which begins at 10:30 am. Tickets for the carnival will be available at the door. Please contact Debbie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or dlurie@agudath.org to RSVP or for information. Open House free. Carnival tickets available at the door.
Find out more »Purim Services at Temple B’nai Abraham
Erev Purim (Megillah Reading): Wednesday, March 20, 7:00pm. Purim Services/Megillah Reading A Mary Poppins’ Purim…a spoonful of sugar will help defeat Haman! Don’t miss it! Get ready to step in time and sing along with our rollicking Shpiel All are welcome to attend!
Find out more »Black & White Purim
Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will have its annual Purim party on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Pierre’s Ballroom, Monmouth Junction, featuring a Megillah reading, Purim dinner, and entertainment by mentalist Steve Wallach. Dress up in black and white or a costume of choice. Couvert is $18 adults, $12 children. Register at chabasouthbrunswick.com/4300324 or contact Rabbi Levi Azimov at 732-398-9492 or rabbi@chabadouthbrunswick.com.
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Celebrate Purim at Temple Emanu-El! Our Mini Purim Service and Song Session begins at 10:30 AM followed by our our annual Purim Carnival! Fun for the whole family - all are welcome!
Find out more »TBA Annual Gala Celebrates Rabbi Kulwin
Looking Forward to the Future and Feeling Grateful for the Past The Journey Awaits. TBA Annual Gala, Celebrating Rabbi Kulwin, as he moves onto his next chapter! Saturday, March 30, 6:30 PM, Temple B'nai Abraham, Drinks, Dinner, Dancing. $136 per person, cocktail chic dress code. There will be tributes by prominent guest speakers in the Sanctuary before the festivities begin. All invited to attend. RSVP to 973.994.2290 or online at www.tbanj.org.
Find out more »The Tziona Millburn Short Hills Chapter Woman of the Year
The Tziona Millburn Short Hills Hadassah Chapter is thrilled to announce the 2019 Women of the Year to Karen Kahn. For more information, please email mshadassah@gmail.com.
Find out more »April 2019
EBJC Gala Welcomes Renowned Comedian, MODI
East Brunswick Jewish Center to host a fabulous Gala on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM celebrating 60 years of community with laughter as it welcomes the renowned Modi, voted one of the top 10 comedians in NY by the Hollywood Report and Backstage. Modi is one of the comedy circuit's most sought after performers! Cost for delicious dinner, drinks, dessert and entertainment is $120.00 per person - for additional details and to RSVP by March 29, 2019, go…
Find out more »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 »Israel Bonds honorees
NJ Israel Bonds and Marlboro Jewish Center will honor Joel and Stephanie Markel at a Tribute Brunch on Sunday, April 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the synagogue. Guest performer will be mentalist Oz Pearlman, a finalist on the TV show “America’s Got Talent.” Joel Markel, the founder and executive producer of Ottimo Films, created “Oro Macht Frei (Gold Will Set You Free”), a 70-minute documentary that tells the story of the Roman-Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome. The…
Find out more »Tribute honorees
Barbara and Eliot Spack of Edison will be honored for their devotion to Jewish and secular causes on Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at Neve Shalom, Metuchen. Couvert is $50. To place an ad in the tribute journal or to make a reservation, contact office@neveshalom.net or 732-548-2238, ext. 12.
Find out more »Hillel gala
Rutgers University’s Hillel will hold its Annual Gala on Sunday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House on the Wilf Family Campus, New Brunswick. Honorees are Barry H. Ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer, RWJBarnabas Health, with the “Visionary in Partnership” award; parents Sherry and Bruce DuBoff and Helene Podell Raush and David Raush, all of Cherry Hill; Pam and Mark Gelbert of Denville, Rabbi Julius Funk Alumni Award; Scott Siegel of Denville, Young…
Find out more »May 2019
Join Us as we Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day!
DJ “Music”, Israeli Dancing, BBQ, Crafts and Games! FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
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