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January 2019
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 »Simon Wiesenthal play
Freehold Jewish Center will present “The True Story of Nazi-Hunter, Simon Wiesenthal” at 10:30 a.m. This play will be read by Harlan Tuckman, a local actor and writer. Coffee, bagels, and shmears will be served. Admission is $12, $10 synagogue members, $5 students. RSVP to 732-462-0254 or go to freeholdjc.org.
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 »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 »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 »Jews, God, and History (Not Necessarily in That Order)
A one-man show written and performed by writer, actor, singer, dancer, comic, historian, and Elizabeth native Michael Takiff. Through comedy and drama the show looks at how we live with our ancient traditions in the modern age.
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
Blue Jean Shabbat with Campfire
Temple Sinai, Summit, 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly service with guitars, hand-drums, and singing and preceded by picnic dinner at 6:30. Cost is $18 adults, $54 per family. RSVP by Jan. 25 to Michal@TempleSinaiNJ.org.
Find out more »Musical Event!
Join us as we learn about Modern Jewish Composers with presenter Lincoln Richman! All are welcome!
Find out more »Nefesh Mountain at Congregation Ohr Shalom
Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Congregation Ohr Shalom - The Summit Jewish Community Center, Summit: - Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. - Havdalah, Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. - Last concert on Sunday, Feb. 10, 11:15 a.m. RSVP at office@summitjcc.org or call 908-273-8130.
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