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August 2019
Parkside Shabbat
Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor will host Shabbat in the Park at Thompson Park in Monroe Township on Friday, Aug. 2, at 5:30 p.m. A service will begin at 6 between Grove 1 and 4 by the Gazebo on the Lake, Perrineville Road and Schoolhouse Road. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Visit bethel.net or call 609-443-4454 after 1 p.m. for weather updates.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue “Shabbat in the Park”
On Friday August 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm, join the East Windsor congregation of Beth El Synagogue for a relaxed, musical, family friendly Friday night service. The service will be held at Thompson Park, which is located at Perrineville Road and Schoolhouse Road in Monroe Township, NJ 08831, between Groves 1 and 4, by the Gazebo on the Lake. The evening provides a wonderful opportunity to meet our welcoming clergy and friendly congregation. Please bring your own chair and/or blanket,…
Find out more »Shabbat Under The Stars
Performance by Israel Scouts, kosher BBQ, water ice truck, games for the kids and services under the stars following.
Find out more »CBOI Presents Shabbat Under the Stars
Shabbat Under the Stars features a Kosher BBQ, a Water Ice Truck, games for the kids, and a special performance by the Israel Scouts who sing, dance, and tell stories.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Welcomes Rabbi Matthew Nover
On Friday, August 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm, Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor will be celebrating the addition of Rabbi Matthew Nover as the Assistant Rabbi and Education Director. Join the congregation at Shabbat services followed by a congregational dinner with the Beth El Community, Rabbi Nover and his family. Dinner will be dairy kosher Italian cuisine. The cost is $16 per person (5 and under is free).
Find out more »New rabbi
The addition of Rabbi Matthew Nover as the assistant rabbi and education director at Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. Shabbat services will be followed by a congregational dairy kosher Italian dinner. The cost is $16, free for ages 5 and under. RSVP to admin@bethel.net or 609-443-4454 by Aug. 5.
Find out more »Shabbat Dinner with the Traveling Chassidim
Chabad of West Orange, 7 p.m. Candle lighting and services followed by dinner. Cost is $36 adults, $18 children. RSVP at chabadwestorange.com/fnd.
Find out more »Kosher Vegan Shabbat Kiddush Brunch
Shabbat House, West Orange, 11:30 a.m. Rabbi Boruch Klar will present Torah insights following vegan buffet prepared by Master Chef Donn Gross. Free; donations are welcome. RSVP at shabbathouse.org/reservations or email shabbathouse@comcast.net.
Find out more »Tisha B’Av Services
On Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, we commemorate the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies throughout Jewish history. Saturday, August 10th – 8:15 p.m. Study Session, Ma’ariv And the Reading of Eikhah לימוד, מעריב וקריאת מגילת איכה We join together for our annual commemoration of Tisha B’Av. We will begin with a study session, continue with the evening service, including Kinnoth/קינות, dirges, and reading the Biblical book of…
Find out more »Study With the Clergy – Shalom in the Home
Jewish tradition has always held sacred the value of sh’lom bayit, peace in the home. Join Rabbi Adena Blum for stories of how our ancient rabbis made personal sacrifices for the sake of family harmony among the Jewish People.
Find out more »Starry Shabbat
Shabbat Under the Stars, an outdoor summer Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a dairy potluck dinner, will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center, Princeton. Bring a dairy side dish/dessert; entrées and drinks will be provided. Prospective members are welcome. Contact info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Shabbat in the Park
Sponsored by Oheb Shalom Congregation and held at Cameron Park, South Orange, 6:30 p.m. Call 973-762-7067.
Find out more »Summer Fun at the Shabbat House
Actor Kobi Frumer, 14, will share his life story following 7:30 dinner at Shabbat House, West Orange. Free; donations are welcome. RSVP at shabbathouse.org/reservations or email shabbathouse@comcast.net.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue “Blue Jean Shabbat”
On Saturday, August 17 at 9:00 am join the East Windsor congregation of Beth El Synagogue for a casual Shabbat service in denim or khakis. A Kiddush Luncheon will follow services. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, www.bethel.net , (609) 443-4454.
Find out more »Shabbat On the Beach
As the sun sets over White Meadow Beach, join us on Friday, August 23, 7:00PM, for a lively and memorable Shabbat. Bring your sandals and a singing voice! Beach 3 (North Lakeshore Drive) In case of rain, the service will be held in the synagogue. Contact the Temple Office for more information!
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