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April 2019
Young Family Story Time Hike
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 3:30 p.m. Families of children preschool-second grade, with clues and tasks to help children earn a page in the unfolding story. Strollers welcome. RSVP to sfantacone@tstinj.org; include names of adults and children, and children’s ages.
Find out more »May 2019
Shabbat dinner
Shabbat dinner will be held at Temple Emanu-El, Edison, on Friday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 8. Cost is $20 adults, $10 ages 5-13, free for children under 5. Register at edisontemple.org/event/chai-club--chaverim-dinner.html.
Find out more »Sunday Funday
The May 5 Tot Sunday Funday at Adath Shalom, Lawrenceville, will be a celebration of Israel’s Independence Day. This free community program, held 9:15-10:15 a.m., preceded by Havdalah at 9, is for kids 2 1/2 to 4 years old and their parents and/or grandparents. RSVP to 609-896-4977 or visit adathisraelnj.org.
Find out more »Monmouth museums open
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will participate in the annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth,” an event when Monmouth County historical sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees, from noon to 5 p.m. Among the activities is an interactive exhibit called “Youth Zone,” designed to appeal to elementary and junior high school children. The “Youth Zone” includes six standing books, each of which tells the story of a fascinating person who appears in the permanent…
Find out more »Blessing animals
The fifth annual community-wide “Blessing of the Animals” will be held at 12:15 p.m. at Temple Rodeph Torah in Marlboro. The free outdoor event includes compassionate teachings and songs about animals and the bond between animals and humans. Bring pets, including stuffed animals; animal treats will be served following the 30-minute service. Call 732-308-0055.
Find out more »Early Childhood Center Open House
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 2-3 p.m. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Hebrew School Open House
Mt. Freedom Jewish Center, Randolph, 5-6 p.m. RSVP at mtfjc.org or call 973-895-2100.
Find out more »Open House at The Jewish Center
Come see all the great things The Jewish Center has to offer! Synagogue wide Open House for Members & Potential Members See Religious School classrooms in action Choose your own learning path in the Religious School State of the art technology and smart boards in all class rooms Come explore from Early Childhood to High School Win Prizes! Food available for purchase! FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Free Communitywide Yom Ha’Atzmaut Concert, and Israeli Flag Raising Ceremony
Livingston Town Hall, 4:30-7 p.m. A project of the Township of Livingston, Livingston Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and featuring Israeli music and dance, petting farm, sports, games, and art. Kosher food will be available for purchase. Contact LivingstonCelebratesIsrael@gmail.com.
Find out more »Free Yom Ha’Atzmaut Concert, Festival, and Israeli Flag Raising Ceremony
Livingston Town Hall, 4:30-7 p.m. A project of the Township of Livingston, Livingston Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and featuring Israeli music and dance, petting farm, sports, games, and art. Kosher food will be available for purchase. Contact LivingstonCelebratesIsrael@gmail.com.
Find out more »Yom Ha’Atzmaut 5779 Community Celebration
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 6-8:30 p.m. Performances by JEC/RPRY choir, flag ceremony, arts and crafts, and DJ Lights Dance Party; food will be available for purchase. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Greeting Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Katan with young families will be held on Friday, May 17, at 5:45 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. The program will be followed by a dairy potluck dinner. Contact sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »PJ Library celebrates Israel
PJ Library, supported by Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ, will celebrate Israel’s 71st Independence Day with a “virtual” trip to Israel on Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at The Hebrew Academy, Marlboro. Activities will include visiting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, milking a “cow” on the kibbutz, working on an archeological dig in Masada, learning Hebrew, and eating at an Israeli market. The event is free and open to the community; dietary laws will be observed. Contact Inbar…
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