Events Search and Views Navigation
December 2018
Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Chanukah Song Fest!
Celebrate Chanukah with music, crafts, games, Menorah lighting and of course latkes and dinner! $12.00/individual $25.00/family
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 »Chanukah on Ice
Union Sports Arena, Union, 6:30-8 p.m. Sponsored by Union County Torah Center and Chabad Chai Center. Skating with Jewish music, menorah lighting in the center of the rink, and refreshments. Cost is $12, including skates. Contact 908-789-5252 or info@torahcenter.org or visit torahcenter.org.
Find out more »Uncle Moishy Concert
Congregation AABJD in West Orange will host an Uncle Moishy Concert on Sunday, December 16th at 11am! Tickets are $15 if made by December 14th and $20 at the door. Lap children 1 and under are free of charge. Food will be sold by Super Duper Bagel. Online registration can be made at www.aabjd.org/form/uncle-moishy-concert.html. Sponsorship opportunities are available and all proceeds will benefit the AABJD Youth Department. Please contact youth@aabjd.org for more information.
Find out more »Mini Mitzvah Playdate at Princeton Playspace
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES: Join JFCS and TJC’s Mini Mitzvah Corps for a Mini Mitzvah Playdate Build breakfast bags for seniors then stay and play at Princeton Playspace. Recommended for kids 0-6 & their families. Open to the Community!! Playspace Admission (pay at the door): $15 per child OR $5 per child with a food donation. Please Note: All food items must be marked Kosher RSVP by Dec. 12: Sign-Up in advance for food donation items @ http://signup.com/go/QWCnwbC Please wear your Mini-Mitzvah…
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 »Winter Wonderland
The Hebrew Academy in Marlboro, formerly Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County — in conjunction with Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, Marlboro Jewish Center, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Temple Rodeph Torah, and Camp Louemma — will host a Winter Wonderland Event, 4-6 p.m. The dance is open to all area students who attend a Jewish day school or are members of any synagogue or Jewish youth group. The $5 admission includes music, games, dinner, and snacks.…
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Experience the joys of Shabbat with music and song. Program geared toward families with young children.
Find out more »Friday Evening Musical Shabbat Service
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael invites you to a Friday evening Musical Shabbat Service to welcome Shabbat and toast the New Year. Service is at 6:15 PM on Friday, December 28 with a dinner to follow. Cost is $10pp; children 6-12 are $5. RSVP to Cantor Shana at shanaonigman@yahoo.com. The synagogue is at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Find out more »January 2019
Adath kids’ programs
Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville will hold two upcoming children’s programs: - Shabbat Fun with Jonah (Adler) will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. - Tot Sunday Funday, for children 2 ½ to 4 years and their parents/grandparents, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 13, 9-10:15 a.m., featuring crafts, stories, and snacks. RSVP to 609-896-4977.
Find out more »Shabbat B’yachad at Temple Emanu-El
A Special Learning Series for Families with Children in Grades K – 2 Temple Emanu-El is proud to introduce B’yachad Academy, a special learning series for families with children in grades K-2. Led by our skilled educators and clergy, B’yachad Academy is an opportunity for you and your child to grow Jewishly in a fun and interactive environment. Join families just like yours in experiencing Jewish traditions and strengthening Jewish values. Temple Membership is not required! Sessions are open to…
Find out more »Winter Wonderlad Breakfast
MJCBY’s Winter Wonderland Breakfast is open to the entire community and is on Sunday, January 6, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Come in your pj’s, enjoy breakfast with friends, family and neighbors. Cost is $5 per person, children under 2 are free. RSVP to Debbie Goldstein (debbiegoldstein24@yahoo.com) by January 2. Morristown Jewish Center is at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. Questions call Karen Lilienfeld at 973-538-4848.
Find out more »