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November 2018
1950s musicals
Musicals of the 1950s, Part 2, will be presented by Sam and Candy Caponegro on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at JCC of Middlesex, Edison. Cost is $11, $8 JCC members. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »World War II songs
Songs of World War II will be presented by John Kenrick at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $11, $8 JCC members. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »NJ Symphony Orchestra
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will take a trip to the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark for a NJSO performance of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird” on Thursday, Nov. 29. A pre-concert brunch will be served at 11 a.m. at the JCC; buses will leave at noon and return at about 5 p.m. Cost is $46, $36 members. The deadline is Oct. 30 for remaining seats. Call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »The Klezmatics
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $19-$45 ($19 child). To purchase tickets, contact 973-313-2787 or visit sopacnow.org/klezmatics. Contact Dee Billia at dee@sopacnow.org or 973-382-1031.
Find out more »Hester Street Troupe Performs During Shabbat Service
Temple Har Shalom invites the public to a joy-filled Shabbat service on Friday, November 30 at 7:30pm that features the well-known NYC-based klezmer musicians, The Hester Street Troupe. The Hester Street Troupe, a New York City-based group specializing in klezmer and Jewish entertainment has been electrifying audiences for over thirty years. Their extraordinary repertoire consists of klezmer, a style where the clarinet imitates human emotions like laughing and crying, songs from the Yiddish vaudeville and Second Avenue theatres, as well…
Find out more »December 2018
Third Annual CAI Comedy Night Featuring Judy Gold
Come spend an evening filled with laughter at CAI’s Third Annual Comedy Night in loving memory of Abe Akselrad z”l, featuring Judy Gold, award-winning comedian, actor, writer, host, and “Big Mouth.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with wine and latkes, The show starts at 8:00 p.m. followed by an elegant dairy dessert at 9:00 p.m. Judy Gold’s credits include television, theater, film, comedy clubs, acting, directing, writing, and winning multiple awards. Learn more about Judy Gold at www.judygold.com. Register for…
Find out more »Israeli entertainer
Israeli performer Ricky Pen will bring her show to Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. The program will begin with brunch, followed by an hour-long show and latkes. Cost is $25; checks should be received by Nov. 27. Call 732-257-1523.
Find out more »Morristown Jewish Center’s Hanukkah Concert
Celebrate Hanukkah at MJCBY with a Rock Hanukkah concert featuring Yosi and the Superdads on Sunday, December 2, at 11:00 AM. Come for the concert and stay for sizzling latkes, donuts and more. Open to the community! RSVP to Flo at flo@mjcby.org or 973-538-4848.
Find out more »Ed Goldberg and Odessa Klezmer Band
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a distinct musical experience! This poignant, feel-good film about the traditional Christmas songs you love tells the story of Jewish songwriters, including Irving Berlin and Mel Tormé, who wrote the soundtrack to Christmas. See how they moved beyond their parents’ immigrant past, embracing Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, to make pop culture history. Set in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Day, Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas features musical performances, archival footage,…
Find out more »Welcome to America
Neve Shalom, Metuchen, will host a “Welcome to America” concert — an afternoon of multicultural music, costumes, and foods — on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Musical groups include Makhelat HaMercaz, the Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey, performing songs in Hebrew and Yiddish by Jewish immigrants to America or their composer children; an Indonesian percussion group playing “Kalingtan” instruments; the Edison Chinese Choir, with over 60 performers; and children of Neve Shalom, who will perform Chanukah songs and…
Find out more »Celebrate Hanukkah with The Jewish Center
5:00 pm: Young Families invited for a musical program in the Social Hall (Sing Songs – Read Stories – Music Jam – Cookie Decorating) 5:45 pm: Young Families dinner in the Social Hall (Lasagna, Salad, Latkes, Drinks, etc…) 6:00 pm: Congregation dinner 6:30 pm: Candle Lighting – Rabbi Feldman and Cantor Jeff lead singing along with a acappella group from Princeton University 7:00 pm: High School students wrap gifts for our Christmas Toy Drive Cantor Jeff to lead a Music…
Find out more »Chanukah Concert
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. Performance with Cantor Lorna Wallach. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP to Lois at 973-533-1809 with lunch order.
Find out more »Peter Pan
Michael Patierno as Captain Hook The musical “Peter Pan” will be staged by the Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park, Dec. 8-16. Led by Perry Award-winning actor Michael Patierno in the dual role of Captain Hook and Mr. Darling and regional theater actress Gabrielle Trumbull, the cast features 36 young actors from Monmouth and Ocean counties ranging in age from 8-19. The role of Peter Pan will be shared by…
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Presents Dueling Pianos
On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents Dueling Pianos with the Flying Ivories. Dance, Hoot and Holler at the part music, part comedy and all fun event. The event includes light refreshments. Pay by November 12, 2018 and the cost is $36 per person. Pay after November 12, 2018 and the cost is $45 per person. Call or email admin@bethel.net to RSVP. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream…
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