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May 2019
Celebrate Israel in the Park
Sponsored by B’nai Shalom in West Orange and held at Eagle Rock Reservation’s Picnic Pavilion, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Picnic with Frisbee golf, Mini Maccabee soccer drills, games, and crafts. Cost is $5 per child. RSVP at bnaishalom.net/events.php#.
Find out more »Lag b’Omer
A Lag b’Omer Fair will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Center for Jewish Life, Marlboro. The fair will feature a BBQ, pony rides, petting zoo, mini golf, train ride, moon bounce, arts & crafts, and game booths. Admission is $15 (ages 2-12), which includes unlimited rides and games; $12 online; free for partner families. RSVP at cjlnj.com or call 732-316-7600.
Find out more »Open House
Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Concurrent with religious school end-of-year celebration, which will feature a BBQ, refreshments, and children’s activities. Contact 908-889-1830 or office@cbisp.org.
Find out more »Mini Mitzvah Princeton Scavenger Hunt
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES: Join TJC’s Mini Mitzvah Corps for a Princeton Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, May 19. The Scavenger Hunt will educate young families on historically important Jewish sites in Princeton! Meet at 12:45PM insdie the school building (3rd floor - Green Room) or the TJC courtyard if nice out. At the end of the scavenger hunt we’ll meet at Updike Farmstead (approx. 2:00pm) for a special kids-oriented program and snack. Prizes for all kids who complete the hunt! In partnership with…
Find out more »Lag b’Omer Family Event
Sponsored by Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey and held at Beach 1 of White Meadow Lake, Rockaway, 4:30 p.m. Featuring full barbecue, live music and entertainment, magic and fire juggling show, and “kumsitz” with marshmallows. Contact 973-625-1525, ext. 202, or info@onetorahway.org or visit onetorahway.org/lagbomer.
Find out more »Family Lag b’Omer Celebration
Sponsored by Chai Center Chabad of Millburn/Short Hills and held at Taylor Park, Millburn, 5 p.m. Featuring bounce houses, face painting, entertainment, hot dogs, snow cones, and music. Donations of $10 person, $36 per family requested. RSVP at chaicenterchabad.org or call 973-379-3151.
Find out more »Lag b’Omer Celebration
Sponsored by Chabad of Randolph, 6-8 p.m. at Shongum Lake. Featuring BBQ, live music, and caricature artist. RSVP to ChabadRSVP@gmail.com.
Find out more »“Back to School: What is it Like to be Jewish and Pro-Israel on Campus?”
Temple Sholom, Cedar Grove, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ben Goodman, a rising senior at Georgetown University and campus pro-Israel activist. Call 973-239-1321.
Find out more »June 2019
Challah Bake
Join us for a very special Challah Bake program for children ages 12-36 months and their adult people! We will make our own dough and then be able to take it home to bake for Shabbat dinner! Come sing Shabbat songs, hear stories, and make your very own challah! RSVP Required. FREE to the Community – pre-registration required so that everyone can bring home their own challah! To register, contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Fun
Shabbes Fun with Jonah! will be held for kids during Torah services at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Adath Shalom Congregation, Lawrenceville. The interactive program is led by Jonah Adler. Visit adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.
Find out more »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 »Shavuos Kiddush Luncheon and Ice Cream Party
Chabad of West Orange, 10 a.m. Services with a reading of the Ten Commandments to be followed by a Kiddush Luncheon/Ice Cream Party at 12:15 p.m. Contact Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz at 973-325-6311 or go to chabadwestorange.com.
Find out more »Shavuot Extravaganza
Chabad Center of Northwest NJ, Rockaway, 11:15 a.m. Featuring reading and viewing of the Ten Commandments from a Torah scroll and dairy luncheon and children’s ice cream party. Call 973-625-1525, ext. 202, or visit OneTorahWay.org/Shavuot. A Shavuot program will also be held in Mountain Lakes; call Rabbi Levi Dubinsky at 973-551-1898.
Find out more »JEWISH CHILDREN’S ICE CREAM SHAVUOT TORAH RALLY IN HIGHLAND PARK
B"H The entire community is cordially invited to the Annual Jewish Children's Ice Cream Torah Rally celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot - the Giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai some 3,300 years ago! Hear the 10 Commandments! Enjoy Ice Cream (Dairy and Pareve) and Cheesecake! See a Torah Magic Show! Hear Jewish Holiday Stories and Sing Mitzvah Songs! Everyone - women, men, teens, boys, girls, toddlers, even infants - can do a mitzvah by coming to Shul and…
Find out more »Playground Shabbat / Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, play, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Open to the Community! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
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