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November 2018
“Upstander” program
Jane Clementi, whose son committed suicide after becoming a victim of cyberbullying due to his sexual orientation, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick. Admission is a $10 donation to benefit the foundation and Daniel Pearl Education Center. RSVP to dpeccommittee@gmail.com or call 732-251-4300, ext. 222.
Find out more »December 2018
Blood Drive at Congregation Beth Israel
The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel will hold a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Scotch Plains synagogue. Run by Community Blood Services of New Jersey, the drive is open to anyone in the community, 18 years or older, who is medically eligible to donate blood. No pre-registration is required. All blood donors will receive complimentary cholesterol screenings and a light snack.
Find out more »January 2019
Young Family Tu b’Shvat Celebration, A Gift-it-4Ward Event
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring loose change to donate toward JNF’s water conservation project. Cost is $5 per child, $15 maximum per family. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »February 2019
Blood Drive
Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Make an appointment at bit.ly/2TuyTgV. For questions, call Jason Munk at 917-596-4483.
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B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 4-8 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit bit.ly/2DToRR9.
Find out more »March 2019
Your Type is Needed – Blood Drive at Temple Shalom
On Sunday, March 24th Temple Shalom will host a Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Support your community, be a hero and help save a life by making a donation. Donation appointments are greatly appreciated. You may schedule an appointment by going to the Robert Wood Johnson University web site, rwjuhdonorclub.org or calling Howard Scheines at 732-692-3345. Medical eligibility questions should be referred to the RWJ Donor Services staff at 732-235-8100, ext. 248. All donors will receive a…
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue American Red Cross Blood Drive
On Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, an American Red Cross Blood Drive will be taking place at Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor. Appointments are preferred. Please call the synagogue office with any questions or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword: BethElSyn, 1-800-RED CROSS. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Find out more »Human Trafficking – Protecting Our Children
On Sunday, March 31st at 9:30 am, Temple Shalom’s Caring and Social Action committees will host a breakfast program open to the community. The topic is Human Trafficking in Monmouth County and New Jersey. The featured speakers are Debbie Riveros of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center and Tara Wilson, Assistant County Prosecutor. They are part of a task force responsible for identifying and responding to human trafficking in Monmouth County. At this presentation they will provide the information needed…
Find out more »April 2019
Celebration of National Service Recognition Day
Sponsored by Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Union County and hosted by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Elizabeth, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Activities include assembling food packages for homebound seniors and low-income families, preparing a community vegetable garden, and meeting with elected officials; a light kosher lunch will be served. Those who bring a new volunteer (55+) to join RSVP will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. RSVP to ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Passover drive
Volunteers are needed to sort and assemble Passover food packages at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, on Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Drivers are also needed to deliver the packages from the synagogue on Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. Call Jewish Family Services of Middlesex at 732-777-1940.
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Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donors will receive complimentary screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, temperature, iron, pulse, and blood type; appointments are preferred. Call 908-889-1830.
Find out more »June 2019
“A Year in the Life of a Torah”
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section presentation by soferet (female Torah scribe) Linda Coppleson, 10 a.m. at a brunch at a private Denville home. Cost is a donation to NCJW’s Personal Giving campaign. Contact dorothy_irvingcohen@msn.com.
Find out more »Community blood drive
Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, in partnership with Temple Beth Miriam of Elberon and Congregation Agudath Achim of Bradley Beach, will sponsor their annual community blood drive to benefit New Jersey Blood Services, 3-9 p.m. at Torat El. Parental consent forms may be signed at the time of blood donation. Donors 76 and over must bring a doctor’s note. A signature ID is required for all donors. For reservations, contact Mike Gordon at 732-922-3014 or gordonwallach@att.net.
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Bridgeway Senior Healthcare and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital will co-sponsor a blood drive at Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough to collect blood needed for treatment of accident victims, cancer patients, surgery patients, and hemophiliacs on Wednesday, June 26, 12:30-6 p.m. at 395 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. All donors will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card and be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Bring photo ID and drink and eat a healthy meal before giving…
Find out more »October 2019
Blood Drive at Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen, is hosting a Blood Drive on October 27th from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Donation appointments are greatly appreciated. You may schedule an appointment by calling Howard Scheines at 732-692-3345 or by going to the RWJ Barnabas Health Donor website rwjuhdonorclub.org and clicking on “Donate Blood”. All Donors will receive a branded tote and will be entered into a raffle to win a $50.00 gift card. Bring a photo ID and be sure…
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