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November 2018
The Klezmatics
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $19-$45 ($19 child). To purchase tickets, contact 973-313-2787 or visit sopacnow.org/klezmatics. Contact Dee Billia at dee@sopacnow.org or 973-382-1031.
Find out more »December 2018
Hanukkah Family Sweetheart Dance
EBJC's New Era Club, along with the Men's Club and Sisterhood, invite you to attend the Hanukkah Family Sweetheart Dance. There will be DJ, Dancing, Games and Buffet Dinner. Adults $25, Big Kids (ages 7-15) $12 and Little Kids (ages 3 to 6) $8. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 21 to ebjc.org/Sweetheart or contact the office at 732-257-7070 to register. Questions? Contact Brooke at brookedani2@aol.com
Find out more »Third Annual CAI Comedy Night Featuring Judy Gold
Come spend an evening filled with laughter at CAI’s Third Annual Comedy Night in loving memory of Abe Akselrad z”l, featuring Judy Gold, award-winning comedian, actor, writer, host, and “Big Mouth.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with wine and latkes, The show starts at 8:00 p.m. followed by an elegant dairy dessert at 9:00 p.m. Judy Gold’s credits include television, theater, film, comedy clubs, acting, directing, writing, and winning multiple awards. Learn more about Judy Gold at www.judygold.com. Register for…
Find out more »Israeli entertainer
Israeli performer Ricky Pen will bring her show to Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. The program will begin with brunch, followed by an hour-long show and latkes. Cost is $25; checks should be received by Nov. 27. Call 732-257-1523.
Find out more »Chanukah party
Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, will hold a Chanukah Party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring latkes, a DJ, and games. Call 732-531-4410.
Find out more »Ed Goldberg and Odessa Klezmer Band
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Chanukah carnival
A Chanukah Carnival will be held at Center for Jewish Life, Marlboro, noon-2:30 p.m. Admission is $18 (ages 2-12), which includes all games and a pizza lunch; complimentary to partner families. Register at cjlnj.com/event/chanukahcarnival5779 or 732-316-7600.
Find out more »Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a distinct musical experience! This poignant, feel-good film about the traditional Christmas songs you love tells the story of Jewish songwriters, including Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé, who wrote the soundtrack to Christmas. See how they moved beyond their parents’ immigrant past, embracing Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, to make pop culture history. Set in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Day, Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas features musical performances, archival footage,…
Find out more »Welcome to America
Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will host a “Welcome to America” concert — an afternoon of multicultural music, costumes, and foods — on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Musical groups include Makhelat HaMercaz, the Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey, performing songs in Hebrew and Yiddish by Jewish immigrants to America or their composer children; an Indonesian percussion group playing “Kalingtan” instruments; the Edison Chinese Choir, with over 60 performers; and children of Neve Shalom, who will perform Chanukah songs and…
Find out more »Chanukah Grab & Go
The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Freehold, invites members of the community to stop by for a Chanukah Latke Grab & Go today and Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hot latkes and other Chanukah goodies will be served in the new glatt kosher skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Call 732-202-1000.
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 »Chanukah Concert
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. Performance with Cantor Lorna Wallach. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP to Lois at 973-533-1809 with lunch order.
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 »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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