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April 2019
Gallery Opening Reception
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 2-5 p.m. First show featuring art created by members of the congregation with over 90 original pieces in various media on display. Visit tsti.org.
Find out more »Reception for “Finding a View: Paintings and Ceramics”
Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, Morristown, 3-5 p.m. Opening reception for an exhibition of recent works by Nancy Modlin Katz. Refreshments will be served. Contact 973-532-2268 or tbogallery@gmail.com to arrange a private viewing.
Find out more »Holiday crafts
The Jewish Center in Princeton will offer Passover Music & Crafts for Young Families Sunday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. Activities include making Ten Plagues hand puppets, decorating seder plates, and holiday songs. Contact drothman@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »“Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel”
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael. Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration with screenings at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »Challah Bake
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, noon. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Find out more »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 »Singles Speed Meeting Event
Clifton Jewish Center, 4-6 p.m. For two age groups: 45-55 and 55-60s+. Admission is $20, with a discounted rate of $15 for payment by April 15. RSVP to 973-772-3131 or register online at meetup.com, and go to “North Jersey Jewish Singles at the CJC.”
Find out more »Screening of “Period. End of Sentence”
Temple B’nai Abraham (TBA), Livingston, 7 p.m. Presented by NCJW/Essex Period.Project and TBA. Event co-sponsors are The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, and Girls Helping Girls. Period. RSVP to 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
Find out more »May 2019
Havdalah Café
Sponsored by Bnai Keshet and held at Java Love, Montclair, 7 p.m. Readings and music by local and visiting writers and musicians. Call 973-746-4889.
Find out more »Comedy Cabaret
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7 p.m. Featuring Robin Fox. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door; benefactors ($100 for one ticket, $200 for two) will have names in the program and a meet and greet with Fox. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served; BYOB. Call 973-887-0046.
Find out more »“Chai Noon”
Temple Sha’arey Shalom, Springfield, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Casino night sponsored by Menorah Chapels at Millburn and TD Bank. Snacks will be provided. Tickets ($36-$250) must be purchased in advance by calling Dotti at 973-801-9393.
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 »Yellow brick road
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center’s Rising Stars youth performing arts program will celebrate the 80th anniversary of MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz,” with six performances on Sunday, May 5, at 1 and 5 p.m.; Saturday, May 11, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 12, at 1 and 5 p.m. The production features local rising stars that include Skylar Gothelf as Dorothy Gale; Simon Clissold Manalapan as Scarecrow; Giada Garcia as Tinman; Joseph Grisanzio as Cowardly Lion; Chloe Hreha…
Find out more »Israeli dance
Israeli Dancing with Vera Galleid will be offered at The Jewish Center in Princeton on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12, $10 for members. RSVP to 609-921-0100.
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