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November 2018
Joy of giving
The Hebrew Academy in Marlboro will hold its annual “Thanks and Giving” Program at 9 a.m. in which students in each grade prepare a special expression of thanks and select a specific community project, to be presented during a school-wide assembly at 9 a.m. Additionally, a Thanksgiving Feast is scheduled for the Early Childhood students and their families on Friday, Nov. 16, at 11:30 a.m. Both programs are free and open to the community. RSVP to Linda Glickstein at 732-431-5525…
Find out more »Illuminated Shabbat
Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will hold an Illuminated Shabbat on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. Participants may choose between Family Shabbat B’Yachad services or regular Friday night services; a congregational deli Shabbat dinner will follow services (pasta option will be available). Cost before Nov. 16 is $13 adults, $10 children under 12; until Nov. 23, $15/$12. RSVP to admin@bethel.net or 609-443-4454.
Find out more »Chanukah in the community – Adath Israel Congregation
Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, will hold the following programs: A musical Shabbat service will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. A Tot Sunday Funday highlighting Chanukah for parents and children 2½ to 4 years old will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, 9-10:15 a.m. RSVP to 609-896-4977. A Community Menorah Lighting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. A Family Fun Chanukah Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, a Judaica shop…
Find out more »Shabbat B’Yachad
Shabbat B’Yachad: Celebrate The Gifts That People of Different Abilities Bring to Our Community. Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, 8 p.m. Call 973-762-7067.
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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 »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 »Family Tropical Chanukah Party with the “Parrot Rebbe”
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 1-3:30 p.m. Admission is $10/family. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Pottery Painting
Join us as we kick off our Hanukkah celebrations with pottery painting! $20 family of 4, $8 Adult, $5 Child - Plus the cost of your item.
Find out more »Chanukah in the community – Chabad of Robbinsville and South Hamilton
Chabad of Robbinsville and South Hamilton will host the third annual Chanukah Wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m. The event will feature the building of a LEGO menorah, a candle factory, dinner, and dreidel spinning competition. Also underway is the annual “Light Up A Life” toy drive to benefit children who wouldn’t otherwise receive gifts on Chanukah. Chanukah Wonderland is hosted in partnership with JFCS; other Chanukah festivities to be held in the Robbinsville/Hamilton area include a menorah car…
Find out more »Memory Cafe: Mutual Support and Encouragement for Families
WHAT: A place to meet others in a relaxed, friendly and safe environment to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, friendship, coffee and snacks. WHO: Individuals experiencing memory loss with a family member or friend. The Memory Cafe is not intended for unaccompanied persons WHEN: 1st Wednesday of the month: December 5, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 TO RSVP or TO ASK QUESTIONS: Siobhan Flynn-Higgins, MSW, 973-637-1763 or sflynn-higgins@jfsmetrowest.org (RSVP REQUIRED)
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 »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 »Mountainside Menorah Lighting
Near Borough Hall on Route 22, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Union County Torah Center-Chabad. Refreshments will be served. Contact 908-789-5252 or info@torahcenter.org or visit torahcenter.org.
Find out more »Grand Anniversary Celebration
Chabad of West Orange. Includes Friday night dinner and Saturday kiddush luncheon, performance by The Weinreb Brothers, and musical Havdalah, and menorah lighting, and kumsitz on Saturday night. RSVP for Shabbat dinner ($36 adults, $18 children) at chabadwestorange.com/fnd.
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