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July 2019
Shabbat Under the Stars
Shabbat Under the Stars Outdoor Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services At TJC Join Us In Jessica’s Garden at The Jewish Center. Followed by dairy potluck dinners at TJC Bring a dairy side dish/dessert Entrée & Beverages provided by The Jewish Center. Current and prospective members are welcome! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! For more information please contact info@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Shabbat Inspiration, Relaxation and Brunch
Shabbat House, West Orange, 11:30 a.m. A simultaneous kids’ program is available. Suggested donation is $18, $75 maximum per family. RSVP at shabbathouse.org.
Find out more »Rock the Block Festival
Sponsored by JESPY House and Judi House Fund, noon-5 p.m. at 110 Irvington Ave., South Orange. Defining Abilities as Performers Festival (D.A.P. Fest) spotlights bands and singers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Featuring games, food, giveaways, and a water dunk tank. Visit jespy.org.
Find out more »Memories of a World War II Paratrooper
On Sunday, July 14th at 9:30 am, join us for a life long learning breakfast program at the Morristown Jewish Center detailing memories of Syd Levit, a world war II paratrooper.
Find out more »6th Annual Hebrew Academy & PJ Library Summer Carnival!
The 6th Annual PJ Library Summer Carnival will take place at The Hebrew Academy, formerly Solomon Schechter Day School, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. The carnival will feature a bubble dance party, petting zoo, pony rides, water adventures, Mr. Sam, and a special appearance by Baby Shark. For more details, contact Linda Glickstein at 732-431-5525 or linda@thanj.org. RSVP is required. Admission to the carnival is free.
Find out more »Bastille Day
Hadassah of East Brunswick will hold a Bastille Day Bash at an East Brunswick home on Sunday, July 14, 3-8 p.m., featuring table games, entertainment, swimming, and food from Giddy’s. Cost is $36; proceeds will benefit Hadassah Medical Organization. Checks should be mailed by July 10; call 732-236-6648.
Find out more »Jews in recovery
JRecovery/JACS Central NJ, a support group for those affected by their own addiction or that of a loved one, meets on Mondays at Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County, Milltown, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; a call-in option is also available. Discussions focus on Jewish teachings related to recovery and the 12-step philosophy. For more information, call 732-777-1940.
Find out more »Jewish journaling
“Our Stories, Ourselves — Jewish Journaling and More,” facilitated by Michele Bernstein Klausner, director of The Journal Center, is held at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth Country, Freehold, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. It is based on the museum’s exhibit “Three Centuries of Growth and Change: A History of Jews in Monmouth County.” The fee is $5 per session. Call 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »Kosher Café
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers a Kosher Café lunch program Tuesdays-Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville. RSVP to Debi Henritzy at debih@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 236.
Find out more »Ice Cream Socials at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
Come meet TJC staff and new friends. The scoop is on us! Open to the Community! Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Art Lessons
Cafe Klarbucks at the Lubavitch Center, West Orange, 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. Each class costs $30; includes all supplies. RSVP to devorahklar@gmail.com.
Find out more »Kosher Café
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers a Kosher Café lunch program Tuesdays-Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville. RSVP to Debi Henritzy at debih@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 236.
Find out more »E.Y. “Yip” Harburg: The Real Wizard of Oz Presented by Dr. Joseph Cohn
Museum will be open from 6-9 PM as part of Museum's extended summer hours $5 non-members, students free
Find out more »Jewish ‘Wizard’
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present E.Y. “Yip” Harburg: The Real Wizard of Oz, a talk by Dr. Joseph Cohn of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, at 7 p.m. Harburg, the son of Yiddish-speaking Russian-Jewish Orthodox immigrants, wrote the lyrics to “Over the Rainbow” and all the other songs in “The Wizard of Oz” (in collaboration with the composer Harold Arlen). The museum will expand its hours and remain open to the public on six…
Find out more »Kosher Café
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers a Kosher Café lunch program Tuesdays-Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville. RSVP to Debi Henritzy at debih@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 236.
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