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January 2019
Holiday of the trees
“The Spice and Spirit of Tu b’Shvat,” a virtual culinary tour of Israel, will be presented by Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at The Hebrew Academy, Marlboro. The evening will include an array of tastings and a holiday discussion by Magda Reyes, director of education at Monmouth Reform Temple. Couvert is $42, includes dinner; dietary laws will be observed. RSVP by Jan. 18. Contact Lisa Adler at lisaa@jewishheartnj.org…
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Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 7:45 p.m. Interfaith event cosponsored by St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church and held in observance of Tu b’Shvat. Register at agudath.org/events or contact caioffice@agudath.org or 973-226-3600.
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Valentine’s Day gift wrap
Members of East Brunswick Hadassah will wrap gifts from Feb. 8 to 14 at Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick, with proceeds to benefit Hadassah’s medical research in Israel.
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“Gan” Open House
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m. Offering free Purim Extravaganza admission with a deposit. Call 908-289-8112, ext. 49.
Find out more »Family Purim Extravaganza
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Features inflatables, train ride, laser tag, video games, costume contest, and food. Cost is $15 per child ($40 family maximum), with a 10 percent discount for those who pre-register on line at uniony.org/purim.
Find out more »Passover storytime
A Passover storytime with a craft, story, and snack will be presented by Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor on Tuesday, April 9, at 4:45 p.m. at Robbinsville Library. Register online beginning on March 26 at mcl.org or call 609-259-2150. Contact admin@bethel.net or 609-443-4454.
Find out more »Purim Storytime at the Robbinsville Library
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 4:45 p.m., Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will be sponsoring a Purim celebration with a craft, story and snack at the Robbinsville Library located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Rd., Robbinsville. Online registration at www.mcl.org is required and begins on February 26, 2019 or call 609-259-2150. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Beth El Synagogue office at 609-443-4454 or admin@bethel.net.
Find out more »Arabian nights
Raritan Valley Hadassah and the sisterhood of Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth will sponsor an “Arabian Nights”-themed joint Purim celebration on Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the temple. Call 732-545-6482.
Find out more »Celebrate Purim with Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
I am very excited to welcome Joanie Leeds and the NightLights, as our entertainment at our annual Purim Carnival on March 17. Joanie is a favorite performer of the under 10 set, and their older siblings, parents and grandparents are sure to enjoy her high energy style, her quirky lyrics and her fantastic band! The songs that Joanie Leeds performs reflect the sense that life is a joyful adventure. Entertaining at birthday parties and pre- schools soon progressed into concert…
Find out more »Open House at Congregation Agudath Israel
Please join us for a prospective member brunch and information session. Meet the staff, take a tour, hear how Congregation Agudath Israel has something for everyone. Families with young children (ages 0-12) are invited to stay for our Purim Carnival, which begins at 10:30 am. Tickets for the carnival will be available at the door. Please contact Debbie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or dlurie@agudath.org to RSVP or for information. Open House free. Carnival tickets available at the door.
Find out more »Purim Carnival at CKI
Celebrate Purim with fun activities and bake some Hamentaschen. Free admission - Open to the community! Come in costume! There will be a variety of games for children of all ages, and prizes to win. Refreshments will be available - free for children, a small cost for adults.
Find out more »Annula Purim Carnival at TBA
The Jewish Learning Program (JLP) of Temple B’nai Abraham, led by Director of Jewish Learning Melissa Weiner, will hold its Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the temple, located at 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, entrance on East Cedar Street. There will be a special preview for children 5 and under, from 9:30-10:00 AM. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to dress in costume. The students from the JLP and…
Find out more »CAI Annual Purim Carnival
Join us at our Annual Purim Carnival featuring inflatables and games for children ages 2-12. Bring your friends to this grand celebration that includes carnival-style games, crafts, lunch items, snacks and drinks. Wristbands for children can be preordered on our website for $20 or purchased at the door for $25.
Find out more »Tri Synagogue Purim Carnival
Join the East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B'nai Shalom and Young Israel of East Brunswick for a Trisynagogue PurimFest on March 17, 2019, starting at 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be Race Cars, Balloon Art, Fact Painting, Video Arcade, Caricaturist, Tricky Tray, Inflatables and MORE! $20 for kids ages 3-16, 2 and under and 17 and above are FREE! Contact Ellen Botwin at 732-257-7070 for additional information.
Find out more »PurimFest!
East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom, and Young Israel of East Brunswick will hold a tri-synagogue PurimFest on Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at EBJC. Activities will feature race cars, inflatables, a video arcade, face painting, caricaturist, and balloon art. Cost is $20 for ages 3-16, free for 2 and under and 17-plus. Call Ellen at 732-257-7070.
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