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March 2019
“Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean”
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 1 p.m. (following kiddush). Presented by Janice Michaelis. Call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: an Evening of Songs & Stories
This fun and profoundly poignant show celebrates the iconic songs and career of Simon & Garfunkel, as well as their contribution to American Pop Culture in the 1960s and beyond. Unquestionably, the music speaks for itself, presented here in beautiful fashion by the renowned Aztec Two-Step Rex Fowler & Friends; but so does the story line of the Songbook show, which was originally created by the late great Pete Fornatale, a renowned pioneer of progressive FM radio, rock historian and…
Find out more »Celebrate Purim with Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
I am very excited to welcome Joanie Leeds and the NightLights, as our entertainment at our annual Purim Carnival on March 17. Joanie is a favorite performer of the under 10 set, and their older siblings, parents and grandparents are sure to enjoy her high energy style, her quirky lyrics and her fantastic band! The songs that Joanie Leeds performs reflect the sense that life is a joyful adventure. Entertaining at birthday parties and pre- schools soon progressed into concert…
Find out more »Open House at Congregation Agudath Israel
Please join us for a prospective member brunch and information session. Meet the staff, take a tour, hear how Congregation Agudath Israel has something for everyone. Families with young children (ages 0-12) are invited to stay for our Purim Carnival, which begins at 10:30 am. Tickets for the carnival will be available at the door. Please contact Debbie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or dlurie@agudath.org to RSVP or for information. Open House free. Carnival tickets available at the door.
Find out more »CAI Open House
Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Prospective member brunch and information session. Prospective families with young children (up to age 12) are invited to stay for Purim Carnival as guests at 10:30. RSVP to Debbie at 973-226-3600, ext. 118, or dlurie@agudath.org.
Find out more »Purim Carnival at CKI
Celebrate Purim with fun activities and bake some Hamentaschen. Free admission - Open to the community! Come in costume! There will be a variety of games for children of all ages, and prizes to win. Refreshments will be available - free for children, a small cost for adults.
Find out more »Tefilah Lab, Session 2: Chanting Circle
You may associate chanting in religious ceremonies with Native American traditions or perhaps Hindu or Buddhist practices, but this technique is also widely practiced in many Jewish communities. Chanting is simply the repetition of a sacred phrase in a melodic and rhythmic way. Chanting quiets the mind and uplifts the soul. It facilitates the internalization of the teachings of the Tanakh. Chanting does not require knowledge of Hebrew or confidence in one’s singing voice. Only a desire to engage with…
Find out more »Annula Purim Carnival at TBA
The Jewish Learning Program (JLP) of Temple B’nai Abraham, led by Director of Jewish Learning Melissa Weiner, will hold its Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the temple, located at 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, entrance on East Cedar Street. There will be a special preview for children 5 and under, from 9:30-10:00 AM. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to dress in costume. The students from the JLP and…
Find out more »CAI Annual Purim Carnival
Join us at our Annual Purim Carnival featuring inflatables and games for children ages 2-12. Bring your friends to this grand celebration that includes carnival-style games, crafts, lunch items, snacks and drinks. Wristbands for children can be preordered on our website for $20 or purchased at the door for $25.
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Purim Palooza
On Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents a Purim Palooza. Join us for a fun filled morning of unlimited Bounce and Play, crafts, games, DJ and more. - $20 per child 3 years old and up (lunch package included) - $50 maximum for families with 3 or more children (lunch package included for each child) - Ages 2 and under are FREE (lunch package not included) - Adults and…
Find out more »Meet the author
Adam Valen Levinson, author of “The Abu Dhabi Bar Mitzvah,” will be the next speaker in the “Meet the Author” series at 11 a.m. at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst. Armed only with college Arabic and restless curiosity, the author set out to “learn about the world 9/11 made us fear.” From a base in Abu Dhabi, he lunches in Taliban territory in Afghanistan, travels under the watchful eye of Aleppo’s secret police, and risks shipwreck en route to Somalia. Valen…
Find out more »Tri Synagogue Purim Carnival
Join the East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B'nai Shalom and Young Israel of East Brunswick for a Trisynagogue PurimFest on March 17, 2019, starting at 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be Race Cars, Balloon Art, Fact Painting, Video Arcade, Caricaturist, Tricky Tray, Inflatables and MORE! $20 for kids ages 3-16, 2 and under and 17 and above are FREE! Contact Ellen Botwin at 732-257-7070 for additional information.
Find out more »PurimFest!
East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom, and Young Israel of East Brunswick will hold a tri-synagogue PurimFest on Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at EBJC. Activities will feature race cars, inflatables, a video arcade, face painting, caricaturist, and balloon art. Cost is $20 for ages 3-16, free for 2 and under and 17-plus. Call Ellen at 732-257-7070.
Find out more »Mary Poppins Purim at TJC!
Carnival Sunday, March 17 11 AM – 12 Noon – Young Family Hour 12 Noon – 2 PM – Open to the Everyone in the Community Megillah Reading Wednesday, March 20 5 PM – Young Families 5:45 PM – Community Dinner 6:30 PM – Megillah Reading Shpiel & Party Saturday, March 23 7 PM – Young Family Program for pre-school age families 7:45 PM – Havdalah, Family Megillah Reading and TJC’s famous Purim Shpiel All of our Purim Activities are…
Find out more »Ancient Jewish graffiti
A lecture, “Jewish Graffiti in the Ancient World,” will be presented by archeologist and Brooklyn College Professor Karen Stern at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. Stern, author of “Writing on the Wall: Graffiti and the Forgotten Jews of Antiquity,” will discuss her recent discoveries of tomb, theater, and synagogue inscriptions that provide intriguing insights into Jewish life under Roman domination. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Emilie Kovit-Meyer…
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