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June 2019
Asbury Park concerts
A new partnership between Madison Marquette’s historic Paramount Theatre and the Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Deal Park will bring two professionally produced musical concerts to the Asbury Park Boardwalk this summer. Hosted at the Paramount Theatre and produced by the Axelrod, “Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall” is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, at 7 p.m., followed by the Doo Wop Project on Thursday, June 27, at 8 p.m. “Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall,” held on the 50th anniversary…
Find out more »Asbury Park concerts
A new partnership between Madison Marquette’s historic Paramount Theatre and the Axelrod Performing Arts Center (APAC) in Deal Park will bring two professionally produced musical concerts to the Asbury Park Boardwalk this summer. Hosted at the Paramount Theatre and produced by the Axelrod, “Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall” is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, at 7 p.m., followed by the Doo Wop Project on Thursday, June 27, at 8 p.m. “Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall,” held on the 50th anniversary…
Find out more »Israeli music
The sisterhood of Young Israel of East Brunswick will present Israeli Music Live, an audio-visual introduction to popular Israeli music, on Sunday, June 30, at 7 p.m. The program is presented by Mairov and Josh Shron, hosts of “Israel Hour Radio” on Rutgers University’s WRSU-FM for nearly 25 years. Light refreshments will be served. There is an $18 suggested donation per family; all proceeds benefit Yashar LaChayal. RSVP to mairov@gmail.com.
Find out more »July 2019
“Songs of the Inspired Soul: The Rebbe’s Niggunim”
Chai Center-Chabad, Short Hills, 8 p.m. Multimedia musical presentation featuring the Agnon String Quartet in honor of the 25th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. RSVP at ChaiCenterChabad.org/soul.
Find out more »Free concerts
Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission will present Music in the Park, a series of free summer concerts on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at The Open Grove Gazebo on the Lake at Thompson Park, Monroe Township. The themes are July 11, Mariachi with Sounds of Mexico; July 18, Strictly 60’s Band with Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors, Motown, and More; and July 25, Tanglewood with Classic Rock & Pop Music on Acoustic Guitars. Bring chairs and blankets; refreshments will be available. Go…
Find out more »Rock the Block Festival
Sponsored by JESPY House and Judi House Fund, noon-5 p.m. at 110 Irvington Ave., South Orange. Defining Abilities as Performers Festival (D.A.P. Fest) spotlights bands and singers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Featuring games, food, giveaways, and a water dunk tank. Visit jespy.org.
Find out more »16th Annual Temple B’nai Abraham BBQ Ready to Go!
The Temple B’nai Abraham Membership Committee is hosting its 16th Annual TBA Barbecue, “Grill the Rabbi…Come and Meet Rabbi David Z, Vaisberg,” rain or shine on Tuesday , July 23 at the temple, 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston. This is a wonderful opportunity to say hello to Rabbi Vaisberg, our new senior Rabbi, and enjoy great food, music and friends! The festivities will begin at 7:00 PM outdoors on the patio in the Denburg Garden. In case of inclement weather…
Find out more »“Grill the Rabbi…Come and Meet Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg!”
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7 p.m. Barbecue with live music provided by the band NRG. Cost is $54 (ages 21 and over). Register online at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Morristown Jewish Center BBQ
Join MJCBY for it's community wide Barechu & BBQ at Freedom Park in. Randolph, NJ. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and beach items for a bbq dinner and musical shabbat.
Find out more »August 2019
Our 16th Evening of Sound and Song with violinist Diana Tsaliovich
Please join us Thursday August 15 at 7:00 pm for an evening of Classics and Klezmer with Diana Tsaliovich, a Violinist from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Sun pianist Sponsored in part by the NJ Arts Council grant Refreshments to follow. For Reservations and Information: Please contact Livia Mezrich. livia@rimoncenter.org or call (609) 918-9750 $18 in advance $20 at the door.
Find out more »Jewish Joy on a Summer Evening: A Gala Concert
The public is invited to experience Jewish music as it springs to life in this exciting and entertaining concert by members of the NJ and Delaware Valley Regions of the Cantors Assembly, conducted by Hazzan Sheldon Levin and accompanied on piano by David Schlossberg. With an amazing repertoire ranging from classical synagogue music to Israeli, Yiddish, Sephardic, Broadway, choral, cantorial, humorous and even gospel-style, the cantors radiate joy while captivating and involving the entire audience. Each member of this outstanding ensemble…
Find out more »LaShir auditions
LaShir, the Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, is actively seeking experienced singers. Its 2019-2020 season begins Sept. 5. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:15 p.m. at The Jewish Center in Princeton. For more information, contact Marsha at LaShirDirector@gmail.com or 347-782-2746.
Find out more »Welcome back brunch
Raritan Valley Hadassah will hold a Welcome Back Brunch catered by Jerusalem Pizza on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Wilf Campus Education & Resource Center, Somerset. Local comedian Mr. Tex will perform. Cost is $25. Contact RaritanValleyHadassah@gmail.com.
Find out more »Highland Park Great Jazz series Presents Phyllis Chapell
Chamber 43: Highland Park Great Jazz series Presents Phyllis Chapell: Vocalist World/Jewish songs on August 25, 2019, Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Chamber 43, 427 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904. (732) 354-3047. Phyllis Chapell, a jazz vocalist/guitarist of world songs, gives light and dramatic spirit to Jewish music including Yiddish, Ladino, Yemenite and Israeli. Speaking thirteen languages, she sings the music of Brazil, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Ireland and the Middle East. She was named one…
Find out more »LaShir auditions
LaShir, the Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, is actively seeking experienced singers. Its 2019-2020 season begins Sept. 5. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:15 p.m. at The Jewish Center in Princeton. For more information, contact Marsha at LaShirDirector@gmail.com or 347-782-2746.
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