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November 2018
IDF veterans
As part of a weeklong visit by Israel Defense Forces combat veterans to Edison/Highland Park, a community dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, at Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison. Cost is $50; $180 per family. Make paid reservations by Nov. 1; contact Judy at judy.chanowitz@gmail.com or 732-777-7999.
Find out more »Bris Avrohom’s 39th Annual Dinner
Sheraton Parsippany, 4 p.m. Keynote speaker is New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver. The dinner, which will honor Port Authority of New York & New Jersey officials Dianne Ehler, Jennifer Davis, and Janice Stein, is held in conjunction with the 33rd annual Gala Wedding Celebrations. Visit brisavrohom.org/dinner/register or call 908-289-0770.
Find out more »The Price of Freedom: Veteran’s Day Program and Lunch
Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, noon. Free; RSVP to 973-762-7067.
Find out more »Senior/Adult Thanksgiving Luncheon
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Full course traditional meal with entertainment by David Aaron Band. Cost is $8 ($5 Y members). RSVP to 908-289-8112 or seniordirector@uniony.org.
Find out more »Holiday Boutique
Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains will host its annual Holiday Boutique on Sunday, November 18, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, where shoppers can find Thanksgiving host gifts, teacher gifts and winter holiday presents. Treat yourself and find gifts for family and friends. You also can enjoy breakfast and lunch with a sweet treat from Soul Bowls, a savory snack from Falafel Eats, and burritos and tamales from Mexi-Boys. Open to the public, the boutique features one-of-a-kind local artisans including: Jams…
Find out more »Singles’ lunch
Circle of Single Jewish Friends, ages 50’s+ will hold a meet-and-eat lunch on Sunday, Nov. 18, at noon at Outback Steakhouse, Edison. Cost is price of meal off menu/tip, plus $3. RSVP to Roberta at 908-668-8450 or roger678@optonline.net.
Find out more »NJ Symphony Orchestra
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will take a trip to the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark for a NJSO performance of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird” on Thursday, Nov. 29. A pre-concert brunch will be served at 11 a.m. at the JCC; buses will leave at noon and return at about 5 p.m. Cost is $46, $36 members. The deadline is Oct. 30 for remaining seats. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
On Thursday, November 29, 11:30 AM, please join us for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. This year’s topic is “Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character.” We will study the Books of Samuel and learn about David and his relationships. Through this exploration we will delve into the themes of love, lust, power and friendship. Other dates are Thursdays, December 20, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25 & May 23, 11:30 AM. Bring your…
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 »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 »Wine and design
A Wine and Design Hanukkah Party sponsored by East Brunswick Hadassah will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at a private East Brunswick home. Participants will enjoy wine and latkes and design their own Tree of Life necklace. Cost $18. RSVP by Nov. 28 to shalomlinda18@gmail.com.
Find out more »Challah and Latkes
Celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah with a Dinner & Service 6:15pm - Catered Buffet Dinner Come get in the mood for Chanukah with fried chicken, latkes, holiday activities and more. 7:00pm - Chanukah/Rock Shabbat Service & Sing-a-Long Beginning with a communal menorah lighting. Don’t forget to bring your Chanukah menorah & candles. Open to the Community $10 per adult / $5 per child ages 2-12 (under 2 are free!) Reservations are requested no later than Tuesday, December 4.
Find out more »Make Your Own Hanukkah Donut
Join us after Shabbat Services to make your own Hanukkah donut!
Find out more »Chanukah Song Fest!
Celebrate Chanukah with music, crafts, games, Menorah lighting and of course latkes and dinner! $12.00/individual $25.00/family
Find out more »Community Hanukkah Celebration
The Religious School of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains will hold a community-wide Hanukkah party on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The celebration, which coincides with the seventh night of Hanukkah, is free and open to the public. The evening will begin with Havdalah, followed by the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. Students in the Religious School will also perform songs and skits. In addition, there will be food, arts and crafts activities, and a Hanukkah-themed…
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