Events Search and Views Navigation
January 2019
Reflections on a rabbinate
“Repent, The End is Near” will be presented by Rabbi Eric Wisnia on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. Wisnia will reflects on his rabbinate, Jewish life, and the changes he has seen over the last 40 years. Bring a kosher-style lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126.
Find out more »New Member Dinner and Shabbat Service
Join us for a Shabbat Chinese Food Dinner followed by a Shabbat Family Service!
Find out more »Scholar in Residence: Professor Gary Rendsburg
Dr. Gary A. Rendsburg holds the Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair in Jewish History in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University will lecture as Shabbat Scholar in Residence. On Friday evening after 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner, Professor Rendsburg will discuss The Dead Sea Scrolls: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the discovery and publication of the first Dead Sea Scrolls. And yet, after seven decades of analysis and scholarship, the documents continue to enthrall.…
Find out more »Shabbat Speaker Series at Temple Shalom
A member of the Faith in New Jersey non-profit organization will be the featured speaker on Friday, January 25th as part of Temple Shalom's Shabbat Speaker Series. Faith in New Jersey is a multi-faith and multi-racial network of faith leaders and faith communities working together to advance a social and economic justice agenda. Its mission is to develop grassroots community leaders, analyze the policies that shape our communities, and mobilize faith voices and faith voters. The group is part of…
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.
Find out more »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 »Understanding Hamas: A Special Briefing
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Talk by Rabbi Robert Tobin following Shabbat services and kiddush. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Find out more »Shabbat Shalem
Sponsored by West Orange synagogues as part of Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month and featuring scholar-in-residence, Dr. Jeff Lichtman, executive director emeritus of Yachad-National Jewish Council for Disabilities. Includes community Shabbat dinner at Chabad of West Orange at 6 p.m. On Feb. 9 Lichtman will also speak at Congregation AABJ&D and at Congregation Ohr Torah during seudat shlishit. RSVP at chabadwestorange.com/fnd or call 973-325-6311.
Find out more »Challah Bake
Join us for a very special Challah Bake program for children ages 12-36 months and their adult people! We will make our own dough and then be able to take it home to bake for Shabbat dinner! Come sing Shabbat songs, hear stories, and make your very own challah! RSVP Required. $5 per child – pre-registration required so that everyone can bring home their own challah! To register, contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Thank G-d It’s Shabbat – Shabbat Treasures
Morristown Jewish Center invites all families with children 7 years old and under to Thank G-d It’s Shabbat, Shabbat Treasures, on Friday, February 8, at 5:45 PM. Begin with a short Shabbat evening service followed by dinner, story and crafts. $9/per person, $25 maximum per family. RSVP to flo@mjcby.org by February 4.
Find out more »Temple Rodeph Torah Women’s Shabbat Dinner
Join us as we celebrate a community of women as we welcome Shabbat with dinner, song and good company. This service will be led by Rabbi Shira Stern, Cantor Joanna Alexander and Karen Joseph and will take place at Fred and Murry's. $40 TRT Members /$45 Non-members
Find out more »Kidz Shabbat
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 10:45 a.m. Learning service for kindergarten to second grade. Call 973-538-9292.
Find out more »Shabbat Katan
Shabbat Katan is a monthly service designed for Preschool/Kindergarten-aged children and their families. Warm and spirited, this interactive Shabbat experience will include stories, prayers, songs, and a brief Torah reading. Stay for Shabbat Katan lunch and get to meet other families with little ones. Bring your friends, everyone is welcome! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Tot Shabbat
A musical Shabbat program geared toward families with young children. All are welcome!
Find out more »Tot Shabbat at Temple Rodeph Torah
Join us for a special morning Tot Shabbat service at Temple Rodeph Torah. Join Rabbi Shira Stern and Mr. Sam as we sing, play and bake. We will be learning to bake challah and enjoy eating our creations.
Find out more »