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September 2018
Parent Information Meeting for T’sahal Chapter of BBYO
Westfield home of chapter adviser, 7 p.m. Information session for parents and their teens in ninth-12th grade from Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, Clark, Garwood, Cranford, and Springfield. Contact Brett Harris at bharris@wilentz.com or call or text 908-346-0768.
Find out more »Young emissaries
Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ Hinshinim (young emissaries) Maya and Dana will host a free welcome party at 6:30 p.m. at Marlboro Jewish Center. Registration is required; contact Dan Rozett at danr@jewishheartnj.org or 732-588-1800.
Find out more »Individual Visits by Seventh & 11th District Congressional Candidates
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 9 a.m. Beginning with Mikie Sherrill (D-11th District candidate). Contact 973-994-2290 or go to tbanj.org.
Find out more »Visits to TBA by 7th & 11th Districts’ Congressional Candidates
Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, has long been a campaign stop for candidates for national, state and local office. This fall we have invited major party candidates for the 7th and 11th Congressional Districts, in which virtually all Temple members live. Candidates will address the gathering and answer questions. Come hear directly from them to make the most informed vote you can! The candidates’ visits, who all will be here on different days, begin on Sunday, September 23,…
Find out more »Political involvement
Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry will be guest speaker at a general meeting of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) at Monmouth County Headquarters Library, Manalapan, noon-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
Find out more »October 2018
Rabbi Installation Dinner and Service
We are excited to announce Temple Shalom's official installation service of Rabbi Inna Serebro-Litvak. Rabbi Serebro-Litvak has been a great addition to our Temple Shalom family and community. She has infused a tremendous amount of heart, warmth and energy with our congregation at large. We look forward to her serving as our Rabbi for many years to come.
Find out more »Meet the Candidates
Congregation Suburban Torah, Livingston, 11 a.m. Candidates for NJ’s 11th congressional district share their views on the U.S.-Israel relationship following Shabbat morning services, beginning with Republican Jay Webber. Call 973-994-2620.
Find out more »Individual Visits by Seventh & 11th District Congressional Candidates
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 10 a.m. Meetings continue with Tom Malinowski (D-Seventh District candidate). Future dates will feature Rep. Leonard Lance (R-Dist. 7) and Jay Webber (R-11th District candidate). Contact 973-994-2290 or go to tbanj.org.
Find out more »Individual Visit by Congressional Candidates to TBA
Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, has long been a campaign stop for candidates for national, state and local office. This fall we have invited major party candidates for the 7th and 11th Congressional Districts. Candidates will address the gathering and answer questions. Come hear directly from them to make the most informed vote you can! . On Sunday, October 14, at 10:00 AM, Tom Malinowski (D), 7th District congressional candidate will visit. Mikie Sherrill ,(D) 11th District…
Find out more »November 2018
Job seekers
“An Open Job Search Discussion: Ask Any (job-search-related) question” will be presented by Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Somerville, at the next job seekers success group meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m. RSVP to 908-725-7799, ext. 108, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Hebrew circle
Chug Ivrit, a conversational group for intermediate to advanced Hebrew speakers, will meet on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at an Edison home. RSVP to 732-819-9298 or rachel@weintraubworld.net.
Find out more »Cemetery preservation
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, the Greater Trenton Jewish Cemetery Project, dedicated to rehabilitating and preserving five Jewish cemeteries dating back to 1857, will hold an event on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Lawrenceville offices of Stark & Stark, Lawrenceville. The program will also honor Trenton native and Jewish historian Arthur Finkle. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 609-392-0092 or Cari@TheEagleGroup.org.
Find out more »Project Rozana: Building Bridges of Peace through Health Care
Sponsored by Congregation Beth El, South Orange, 3:30 p.m., and held at a local residence. Havdalah program featuring Dr. Akram Armo and Dr. Sagit Arbel-Alon, medical professionals engaged in Israeli-Palestinian cooperative work. RSVP to office@bethelnj.org.
Find out more »December 2018
Women Warriors of Chanukah
We all know Judah, Antiochus and Mattathias – but there are other characters in the Chanukah story – women who played an important role in the Biblical tale as well as other Jewish female warriors from later years. This class will examine Judith and Hannah – looking at their roles in the story and how their actions set a precedent for Jewish female activists throughout history. Free and open to the community.
Find out more »Annual meeting
“Making a Difference Today, Building a Brighter Tomorrow” will be the theme of Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ’s Annual Meeting & Legacy Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 1200 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick. The free program includes light dinner and cocktails. RSVP by Dec. 4 to Rosalyn at 732-588-1800.
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