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March 2019
“Coping with Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease”
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth, 10 a.m. Free and open to Alzheimer’s/dementia caregivers in the community. Register at alznj.org or call 888-280-6055.
Find out more »Shabbat Across America with East Brunswick Jewish Center!
Please join the East Brunswick Jewish Center in celebration of Shabbat Across America on Friday, March 1, 2019. Traditional Service begins at 5:15 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM and dessert. Join us for an evening of praying, singing, eating and SCHMOOZING! RSVP for dinner by February 25 to EBJC office at (732) 257-7070. Dinner cost is $20 per adult; $10 ages 5-13; under 5 free. For information contact kgearson7@gmail.com.
Find out more »The Art of the Niggun with Musical Scholar in Residence Joey Weisenberg
Based on his extensive knowledge of nigunim (wordless melodies), nusach (prayer chant), and other musical styles, Joey Weisenberg, Creative Director of Hadar's Rising Song Institute teaches us how to mine the soul of any melody. Focusing on beautiful old melodies nearly lost to history as well as Joey’s original compositions, we will collectively bring the music to life. Warm-ups begin at 6:00 PM followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner.
Find out more »Egger Shabbaton Scholar in Residence
Egger Shabbaton Scholar in Residence – March 1-3, 2019 Social Justice in our Contemporary Jewish World Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash in Phoenix, Arizona Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz spent many years of his childhood in Princeton and his family were members of The Jewish Center. He studied at the University of Texas as an undergraduate, Harvard University for a Master’s degree in Leadership and Psychology, Yeshiva University for a second Master’s Degree in Jewish Philosophy, and…
Find out more »Shabbat Across America Dinner & Service
Congregation Knesseth Israel invites Jewish singles, couples, & families to join us for "Shabbat Across America," an event taking place at hundreds of synagogues across the continent! Enjoy a "taste of Shabbat" with us as we share a delicious meal, after which Rabbi Wylen will lead the Shabbat service. We will end the evening sharing good company and dessert at an Oneg Shabbat. Please arrive at 6:15 pm so everyone can be seated and comfortable in time for dinner. At…
Find out more »Musical Scholar in residence: Joey Weisenberg & “The Architecture of Listening”
Merging traditional nusah and soulful nigunim, Joey Weisenberg, Creative Director of Hadar's Ricing Song Institute will cultivate the power of the communal voice through rhythm, spontaneous harmony, and careful listening. Joey will teach during services and lead a spirited Musaf. Kiddush Lunch & Learn follows with "The Torah of Music", Drawing from his 2017 National Jewish Book Award-winning book, Joey explores the spiritual teachings of music through a wide range of Jewish musical-spiritual texts and stories. We will sing, discuss,…
Find out more »Shabbat Yoga
Nourish your mind, body and spirit in Shabbat Yoga with Rabbi Vaisberg, the Sakula Yoga team and the Temple Emanu-El community.
Find out more »Mindful Prayer / Meditation Mincha
Mindful Prayer/Meditation Mincha, led by Ruth Goldston The Shabbat afternoon service, Mincha, is a wonderful time to slow down and savor your prayer experience. We use mindfulness meditation techniques to focus on words, texts and ideas associated with both the service and next week’s Torah reading. In so doing, you will have the opportunity to discover the richness of silence, and to deepen your appreciation of the many layers of meaning in the liturgy. You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed…
Find out more »Morristown Jewish Center’s Comedy Night
Morristown Jewish Center's Comedy Night on Saturday, March 2, will feature New Jersey stand-up comic Robin Fox. Show begins promptly at 8:30 PM. Advance purchase tickets are $40; tickets at the venue are $45. RSVP on line at https://goo.gl/forms/pE6eoqrGHsXnrOMh2.
Find out more »Comedy Night
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 7:30 p.m. Featuring stand-up comic Robin Fox. Cost is $40 in advance, $45 at the door; purchase tickets at mjcby.org.
Find out more »Temple Emanu-El’s Youth Learning & Engagement Open House
Please join us on Sunday, March 3 from 8:45-10:45 AM. Come find out why students in our Youth Learning and Engagement Department have so much ruach (spirit). - Prospective families are welcome! Bring your friends and experience the magic at Temple Emanu-El! - Meet our Clergy, staff and faculty. - Learn about our curriculum and educational theme. - Find yourself at home! More information can be found on our website: https://tewnj.org/yle-open-house
Find out more »Adult Beginner Hebrew Class
Aleph, Bet and Beyond Sundays: January 27, February 3, 10, 24 and March 3 Ever wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? This class is for you! From Aleph – Tav….and everything in between, this class will begin with the Hebrew letters and vowels. Participants will be guided on the path toward Hebrew reading. The class will also teach basic prayer vocabulary as well as spoken Hebrew phrases and idioms. $36 for all 5 classes (includes book). Open to the…
Find out more »Teffilah Lab: An Experimental Experiential Worship Group
Tefillah Lab will be an experiential Jewish worship group at Monmouth Reform Temple. The group will focus on experimenting with Jewish meditation and have the goals of increasing mindfulness, promoting a sense of peace, and facilitating an experience of the divine for its participants. Drawing from psychological research, biblical commentary, and the Jewish meditation literature, we will discuss then try a variety of spiritual practices in lively and interactive sessions. In the first session, we will start by discussing our…
Find out more »Sisterhood of Salaam/Shalom
Oheb Shalom Congregation, South Orange, 10 a.m. Call 973-762-7067.
Find out more »JNF breakfast
Jewish National Fund will hold a Breakfast for Israel, “Making the Desert Bloom — Fulfilling His Grandfather’s Dream,” on Sunday, March 3, at 10 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick. Guest Speakers are Alon Ben-Gurion, grandson of Israel’s first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, and Russell F. Robinson, JNF CEO. Dietary laws will be observed. RSVP by Feb. 25 at jnf.org/gardenstate. For information, contact Anna Millstein at amillstein@jnf.org or 973-593-0095, ext. 826.
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