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February 2019
Current events
“Current Events and Controversies 2019” will be held over two sessions with Bob Galante: Fridays, Feb. 22-March 29; and Fridays, April 5, 12, May 3, 10, 17, and 24; all from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Each session costs $60, $48 for JCC members. Call 732-593-5958.
Find out more »Temple Emanu-El’s Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance and Inclusion Shabbat
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion month! Help us celebrate the diversity of our community and together, create an inclusive Shabbat experience for all. We are proud to welcome our guest speaker: author and Jewish educator Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. Following services, join us for dinner and special program that Gabby will facilitate. Dinner Costs: Membership Rate Children: $15 Adults: $25 Not-Yet Member Rate Children: $18 Adults: $30 If the cost of the dinner is an issue, please speak with…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Katan
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Katan and greet Shabbat with young families from TJC! We will sing songs, tell stories, and make new friends! Please join us afterwards for a dairy potluck dinner. Questions? Email us: sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
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Nefesh Mountain at Temple Rodeph Torah
Nefesh Mountain will be performing at Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro on Feb. 22, 8 p.m. RSVP at office@trt.org or call 732-308-0055
Find out more »Temple Rodeph Torah’s Rock Shabbat
Come help us celebrate Shabbat as we welcome Nefesh Mountain. This husband and wife duo introduce us to Bluegrass and Old-time music with some Jewish heritage and tradition. This event is free and open to the community.
Find out more »Good Morning TBAY!
On Shabbat Ki Tissa, Saturday, February 23, 2019, we will be doing something radically different. Services will start as usual at 9:30 AM with our regular order of prayers from the Preliminary Prayers through the Shacharit Amidah. However, at 10:30 AM, when we usually read from the Torah, we will launch something different. Instead of the Torah reading we will be introducing: GOOD MORNING TBAY! This will be a talk show format focusing on the Exodus story that has just…
Find out more »Immigration in the 2000’s Kiddush lunch with attorney Susan W. Scheer Esq.
A deep dive into a difficult subject: let's learn, discuss, explore and share as we speak with Susan Scheer, an attorney who has gained a profound understanding of the issues of immigration, asylum and the political controversies of our time: beyond the slogans and soundbites; a look at real issues, real people... Machlolet L'shem Shamayim: Judaism's round table is one that is famous throughout our history for being able to look at complex and faught topics in a spirit of…
Find out more »PJ Havdala
Bnai Keshet in Montclair invites the community to participate in its winter PJ Havdalah program on Saturday, February 23rd, 4:30-6:30pm. Sing songs to say goodbye to the Jewish Sabbath, enjoy a meal together, and do a quick Havdalah service before saying goodbye. Feel free to come in PJs! Reconstructing Judaism in Montclair and beyond, Bnai Keshet is located at 99 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair. For more information, call 973-746-4889
Find out more »Havdalah PJ’s and Pizza Party
Havdalah PJ’s and Pizza Party at Morristown Jewish Center for families and children of all ages, Saturday, February 23, at 6:15 PM, $5.00 per family. Make your own Havdalah kit and create a Challah baby. RSVP to flo@mjcby.org by February 18. Morristown Jewish Center is located at 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown.
Find out more »Honor Cantor Meredith Greenberg Celebrating 10 Years At Temple Ner Tamid
Celebrate Cantor Meredith Greenberg’s 10th anniversary at Temple Ner Tamid at a festive fundraising gala at the Temple, located at 936 Broad Street, on Saturday evening, February 23rd from 7:00-11:00 pm with cocktails and hot d’oeuvres, catered dinner and desserts, live music and dancing. RSVP to Laurie at 973-338-1500. Go to www.dnertamid.org for more info.
Find out more »Progressive dinner
East Brunswick Hadassah will hold its annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at various members’ homes. Couvert is $59, $118 per couple. RSVP by Feb. 15 to Anne at 732-613-8687.
Find out more »Comedy Night
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 8 p.m. Featured performer is Adam Oliensis, who was voted number one comedian for hire in New York City by Thumbtack.com from 2015 to 2018. Tickets are $36, which includes dessert, coffee, and tea. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
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 »“Journalism in a Land of Few Facts”
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 10 a.m. Guest speaker is former New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief Jodi Rudoren. Contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
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