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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 »Chanukah in the community – Chabad of Robbinsville and South Hamilton
Chabad of Robbinsville and South Hamilton will host the third annual Chanukah Wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m. The event will feature the building of a LEGO menorah, a candle factory, dinner, and dreidel spinning competition. Also underway is the annual “Light Up A Life” toy drive to benefit children who wouldn’t otherwise receive gifts on Chanukah. Chanukah Wonderland is hosted in partnership with JFCS; other Chanukah festivities to be held in the Robbinsville/Hamilton area include a menorah car…
Find out more »Through Our Eyes – Children’s Support Group
Children often feel the effects of their parents' high conflict relationship. This group will help children, ages 8-11, discuss their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Topics to include: • Dealing with parental conflict • Establishing a sense of security • Managing living in multiple households • Exploring emotions of loss and changing family dynamics • Communicating with parents Most major insurances accepted. How to register: Call or Email Jodi Fox, LCSW 973-740-1233x1777 or jfox@jfsmetrowest.org
Find out more »Celebrate Hanukkah with The Jewish Center
5:00 pm: Young Families invited for a musical program in the Social Hall (Sing Songs – Read Stories – Music Jam – Cookie Decorating) 5:45 pm: Young Families dinner in the Social Hall (Lasagna, Salad, Latkes, Drinks, etc…) 6:00 pm: Congregation dinner 6:30 pm: Candle Lighting – Rabbi Feldman and Cantor Jeff lead singing along with a acappella group from Princeton University 7:00 pm: High School students wrap gifts for our Christmas Toy Drive Cantor Jeff to lead a Music…
Find out more »Hanukkah GLOWfest at the JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & PJ Library
Let’s GLOW bright on the 5th night! Get ready for an electrifying neon dance party experience featuring AJH Entertainment and Hanukkah festivities on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00-8:00pm at $10 per person (under 3 free). Nosh on latkes, sufganiyot donuts and pizza, win some prizes -- but most of all join hands for our Mega Menorah lighting. Register online at jccabramscamps.org or 609-606-7070
Find out more »Temple Sholom’s Annual Chanukah Lego Night
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains today announced that it will host its annual Chanukah Lego Night on Thursday, December 6 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Temple Sholom. Back by popular demand, the event is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to build as many Lego creations as their hearts desire, while reveling in dreidel games, enjoying Chanukah music, and indulging in donuts, latkes (potato pancakes) and plenty of chocolate gelt. There also will be raffles…
Find out more »Mountainside Menorah Lighting
Near Borough Hall on Route 22, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Union County Torah Center-Chabad. Refreshments will be served. Contact 908-789-5252 or info@torahcenter.org or visit torahcenter.org.
Find out more »Grand Anniversary Celebration
Chabad of West Orange. Includes Friday night dinner and Saturday kiddush luncheon, performance by The Weinreb Brothers, and musical Havdalah, and menorah lighting, and kumsitz on Saturday night. RSVP for Shabbat dinner ($36 adults, $18 children) at chabadwestorange.com/fnd.
Find out more »Jewish playtime
Shabbat Sh’baby, a Jewish playtime for tots and caregivers, is offered Fridays, 9:15-10 a.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction. The series costs $36. RSVP to Hyla Nusbaum at 609-799-8811.
Find out more »Young Family Chanukah Celebration and Dinner
Area families with children in preschool through second grade are welcome to attend the Young Family Chanukah Celebration and Dinner at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI), the Reform synagogue in South Orange; it will be followed immediately by a family-friendly Chanukah Shabbat service at 6:00 p.m. with Ellen Allard, an award-winning recording artist, performer and early childhood music specialist. The evening will include a children’s holiday activity and pizza dinner, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available upon request. Advance reservations are…
Find out more »Rick Recht Chanukah Celebration and Service
Join Temple Sinai for a special Chanukkah celebration with Jewish rock musician Rick Recht at Temple Sinai. Recht is especially known for his live performances for groups of Jewish youth all over the United States as well as performances at synagogues and Jewish rock festivals. Free – All Are Welcome! RSVP at office@templesinainj.org or 908-273-4921, ext. 10. 6:00 PM – Tot and Youth Shabbat 7:30 PM - Shabbat Live! Evening Service 7:30
Find out more »Hannukah 2018
Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah with dinner, followed by a festive Shabbat service!
Find out more »Challah and Latkes
Celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with a Dinner & Service 6:15pm - Catered Buffet Dinner Come get in the mood for Chanukah with fried chicken, latkes, holiday activities and more. 7:00pm - Chanukah/Rock Shabbat Service & Sing-a-Long Beginning with a communal menorah lighting. Don’t forget to bring your Chanukah menorah & candles. Open to the Community $10 per adult / $5 per child ages 2-12 (under 2 are free!) Reservations are requested no later than Tuesday, December 4.
Find out more »Family Chanukah
Congregation Beth El, Edison, will hold a Family Chanukah Dinner on Friday, Dec. 7, following 6 p.m. services. A traditional chicken and potato latke Shabbat dinner will be served. Call 732-985-7272.
Find out more »Latkepalooza 2018
Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 6-9 p.m. Featuring latkes, children’s activities and candle-lighting, an adult-only BYOB space, and live music by Midnight Nosh. Bring an unwrapped new educational book or game for donation. Call 973-746-4889 or visit www.bnaikeshet.org/event/latkepalooza3.html.
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