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January 2019
Kaskeset Musical Shabbat – Jewish A Cappella Group of Binghamton University
Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. A special Shabbat appropriate performance of Jewish, Israeli and popular American songs! Festive Oneg to Follow Shabbat Morning Saturday, January 12 Kaskeset will sing in the sanctuary and at Family Service in MPR and will join us for communal singing at the Kiddush!
Find out more »The Robyn Helzner Trio to perform “Jewish World Music Concert” in Caldwell
Mastering a repertoire of authentic Jewish music in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and English, the Robyn Helzner Trio delivers performances with warmth, humor, and a commanding energy. From Beijing to Biloxi and Moscow to Miami, the Trio’s award winning combination of song, style, and artistry has made them leading interpreters of World Jewish Music. A stunning vocalist and vivid storyteller, Robyn Helzner captivates audiences. The moving story of her underground concerts in the Soviet Union, which led to historic performances in…
Find out more »The Jewish Music of Leonard Bernstein
The Jewish Music of Leonard Bernstein, in Celebration of the Composer’s Centennial, with Hazzan David F. Tilman. Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, 7:30 p.m. Free; call 973-762-7067.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
Experience the joys of Shabbat with music and song Program geared toward families with young children.
Find out more »MLK Gospel Shabbat
Join us for our annual MLK Gospel Shabbat Service. A meaningful service featuring The Temple Emanu-El Adult Choir and our friends from New Hope Baptist Church. All are welcome!
Find out more »A Community Night of Togetherness at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El of Closter present a night of comedy & music with comedian Joel Chasnoff & music by the Sinai Sessions Rock Band. $90.00 per person Adults only! Food and Open Bar (21+ years of age) included in ticket price. All proceeds will be donated to the Patnoi family #neverGABEup Unfortunately, sometimes when we least expect it life takes us in a different direction. Only days before Thanksgiving, and just before his 12th Birthday, a visit to the doctor resulted…
Find out more »Annual Swing Dance and Concert
The rhythm and sound of the renowned FULL COUNT BIG BAND with vocalist is a festive break from the winter blues. Put on your dancing shoes or just sit back and relax. Enjoy Swing/Jazz/American Songbook music at the annual Swing Dance and Concert. Refreshments. The ‘Y’ is a barrier-free facility. Please bring a gift of non-perishable food for distribution to food pantries serving those less fortunate. Free to Seniors; $10 donation requested from others.
Find out more »Swing Band (Full Count) Performance
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 1-3 p.m. Free for seniors, donations welcome. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Presents Country and Classic Rock Music
On Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 8:00 PM, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents Country and Classic Rock Music with Tony Pileggi and the Basement Musicians Guild. Join us for a fun, lively evening including desserts. Reserve your group tables today! The cost is $18 per person if paid by January 11, 2019 and $20 per person if paid at the door. Please RSVP by January 22, 2019 to (609) 443-4454 or admin@bethel.net. Beth El Synagogue is located at…
Find out more »Concert: The Strauss/Warschauer Duo
JOIN US FOR A LIVELY EVENING OF KLEZMER MUSIC The internationally acclaimed Strauss/Warschauer Duo (our Cantor Jeff Warschauer and his wife, Deborah Strauss) performing with special guests, star clarinetist Michael Winograd and violinist extraordinaire Jake Shulman-Ment. Join us for a joyful evening of Klezmer music, grounded in tradition yet thoroughly contemporary. Following the coffee house style concert, Deborah will lead a Yiddish dance session with instruction and live music! Open to the community. Dessert will be served. $14 for Jewish…
Find out more »Country and classic rock
Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will present “Country and Classic Rock Music with Tony Pileggi and the Basement Musicians Guild” on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. Desserts will be served. Cost is $18 if paid by Jan. 11, $20 at the door. RSVP by Jan. 22 to 609-443-4454 or admin@bethel.net.
Find out more »Saturday night concerts
In a move to attract new audiences to live orchestral music, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra has expanded its concert offerings to include Saturday night (8 p.m.) performances at Richardson Auditorium. The Orchestra offers a new Pick 3+ promotion, in which anyone ordering tickets for three or more concerts receives savings off full-price single tickets. All concerts except the January 26 POPS! concert feature a pre-concert talk, free to ticket holders. The series continues on Jan. 26, with Saturday Evening POPS!,…
Find out more »The Andy Statman Trio
Chai Center Chabad, Short Hills, 8:30 p.m. Statman, playing a mix of klezmer, chasidic, jazz, and bluegrass music, performs in concert, along with a guest appearance by Gene Lowinger, a violinist and bluegrass fiddler. Advance tickets cost $25, $40 at the door. Register at ChaiCenterChabad.org/event/concert or call 973-379-3151.
Find out more »Bluegrass and Country Music Cafe at Clark Temple
Join us for a foot-stomping good time as the PetroGrass Band performs bluegrass, country, folk and other music. Coffee and cake follows. $7 at the door. Info at 732-381-8403.
Find out more »February 2019
Cantorial Shabbaton
Cantor Jeffrey Weber will be in residence Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1-2, for the Tenth Annual Suzanne and Sandor Gross Memorial Cantorial Shabbaton at Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Weber, who will lead Shabbat services and speak on cantorial music topics, is cantor at Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, Pa. Shabbat dinner will follow Friday night services. Call 732-545-6482 for cost of dinner and more information.
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