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May 2019
Spring concert
The 37th Annual Spring Concert: “From Gottschalk to Gershwin, Exploring the Roots of American Music” in honor of Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Edison. A dessert buffet will follow the concert. Admission is $36 general, $18 students, $136 patrons (includes two tickets and a CD), $250 for Angels (includes four tickets and a CD); add $5 for purchase of tickets at the door. Register at edisontemple.org/event/spring-concert.html.
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…
Find out more »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 »White House coverage
“Covering the White House from Reagan to Trump: An Insider’s Perspective” will be presented at 11:15 a.m. by Jeff Scott Goldman at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. Emmy Award-winning producer and reporter for CBS News and the PBS NewsHour, Goldman has covered six presidents — Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump — and many international crises. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203.
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 »Show of Shows
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present “Your Show of Shows Part II” with Barry Jacobsen at 2 p.m. “Your Show of Shows” was a popular, live variety show that was on television from 1950 to 1954, featuring comedians Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, with writers that included Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Carl Reiner. In the mid-1970s, Jacobsen worked for the creator of “Your Show of Shows,” Max Liebman. This program is made possible in part by…
Find out more »Sharim v’Sharot
Sharim v’Sharot/People of Song will perform “Rossi, Solomon & Kindred Spirits” on Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. at 1867 Sanctuary, Ewing. Music director and conductor Dr. Elayne Robinson Grossman will conduct works by Salamone Rossi, Robbie Solomon, and others in Hebrew, Italian, English, and Yiddish. There will also be an audience sing-along. Tickets are $18 by May 15, $20 at the door. Go to sharimvsharot.org.
Find out more »Mostly Music Chamber Music Concert
Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, 3:30 p.m. Featuring the entire Schubert Quintet for Strings in C Major and D’Ambrosio Suite for Strings. Cost is $35, free for those under 21. Visit mostlymusic.org or call 908-789-8578.
Find out more »“Cinderella”
The Atlantic City Ballet will perform “Cinderella” on Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m. at Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Monroe Township. The performance is sponsored by the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission and The Patrons of The Arts, Inc. with support from Mayor Gerald Tamburro and The Monroe Township Council. Tickets cost $30 adults, $25 patrons, free for students with current ID. Call 1-800-514-3849 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. or Adam at the Monroe Township Municipal Building…
Find out more »Cooking demo
A cooking and tasting demonstration with chef and cookbook author Sharon Heyden will take place on Sunday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Heyden residence. Heyden is the author of “A Culinary Journey: Exotic Kosher Cuisine.” Space will be limited to the first 28 people who RSVP at raritanvalleyhadassah@gmail.com.
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.
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