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April 2019
Open house
Temple Rodeph Torah, a Reform congregation in Marlboro, will host an open house, 10 a.m.-noon. Families will be able to tour the building and visit a religious school class. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-308-0055.
Find out more »Children’s Matzah Bakery
Chai Center Chabad of Short Hills, 3 p.m. Children and parents will make (not for Passover) matzah to take home. Cost: $10 per child, free for parents; visit chaicenterchabad.org/matzahbake.
Find out more »Young Families Pasta before Passover Shabbat Dinner
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, South Orange, 5 p.m. For families with youngsters in preschool-second grade. Includes holiday activity and pasta dinner; “Come as You Are” Shabbat service at 6. Attendees are encouraged to bring chametz products to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges. Register at sfantacone@tstinj.org; include names of adults and children, and children’s ages.
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Sunday Fundays
Tot Sunday Funday at Adath Shalom, Lawrenceville, will be April 14, 9:15-10:15 a.m., preceded by Havdalah at 9. This free community program for kids 2 1/2- 4 years old and their parents and/or grandparents this month is all about Passover, including traditional foods. RSVP to 609-896-4977 or visit adathisraelnj.org.
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 »This year in Aberdeen
The community is invited to celebrate the second night of Passover at Temple Shalom, Aberdeen, at a 5 p.m. seder led by Rabbi Laurence Malinger, with song leading by Dan Merer. The cost is $60 adults, $20 children under 13. For information, contact Ellen Lafargue at ellenlafargue@gmail.com or at 973-879-8935 (evenings only). For reservations, contact shalom@templeshalomnj.org or 732-566-2621.
Find out more »Passover Across America
In cooperation with National Jewish Outreach Program and Passover Across America, the East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold a Saturday night community seder on April 20 at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $60 adults, $18 ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under. RSVP to 732-257-7070 by noon on April 18.
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 »May 2019
Shabbat dinner
Shabbat dinner will be held at Temple Emanu-El, Edison, on Friday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., followed by services at 8. Cost is $20 adults, $10 ages 5-13, free for children under 5. Register at edisontemple.org/event/chai-club--chaverim-dinner.html.
Find out more »Sunday Funday
The May 5 Tot Sunday Funday at Adath Shalom, Lawrenceville, will be a celebration of Israel’s Independence Day. This free community program, held 9:15-10:15 a.m., preceded by Havdalah at 9, is for kids 2 1/2 to 4 years old and their parents and/or grandparents. RSVP to 609-896-4977 or visit adathisraelnj.org.
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 »Early Childhood Center Open House
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 2-3 p.m. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Open House at The Jewish Center
Come see all the great things The Jewish Center has to offer! Synagogue wide Open House for Members & Potential Members See Religious School classrooms in action Choose your own learning path in the Religious School State of the art technology and smart boards in all class rooms Come explore from Early Childhood to High School Win Prizes! Food available for purchase! FREE and OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Free Communitywide Yom Ha’Atzmaut Concert, and Israeli Flag Raising Ceremony
Livingston Town Hall, 4:30-7 p.m. A project of the Township of Livingston, Livingston Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and featuring Israeli music and dance, petting farm, sports, games, and art. Kosher food will be available for purchase. Contact LivingstonCelebratesIsrael@gmail.com.
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