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February 2019
Cabaret night
A jazz Cabaret Night will be held at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The Mosaic program will include performances by the Fred Astaire Ballroom Dancers, Trio Velez Jazz, and the Katlin Duo. Appetizers, wine, and desserts will be served. RSVP by Feb. 1 to 609-896-4977.
Find out more »Temple Rodeph Torah’s Casino Night
Temple Rodeph Torah presents Casino Night and Texas Hold'em Tournament. Come see how lucky you are as we set up a mini casino. Black jack, craps and roulette with snacks, prizes and lots of fun for all.
Find out more »‘Humor Me’
Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth continues its 17th annual Jewish film series on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. with a public screening of ”Humor Me.” Sam Hoffman, the film’s writer/director and son of congregants Diane and Barney Hoffman, will speak immediately afterward. The screening and talk is free and open to the public (an $8 donation is suggested). The final film in this series will be “Shalom Bollywood” on March 9. Contact Udi Shorr at 732-819-9850.
Find out more »Israel and the world
Dr. Efraim Chalamish, a law professor at New York University, will present “Israel’s Global Alliances” at a program of the Orthodox Forum of Edison/Highland Park on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ohav Emeth, Highland Park. Chalamish, an international economic law professor, adviser, and commentator, is a senior adviser with Duff and Phelps, and was the founder and president of the Global Center for Economic Development and Security. Contact hpedisonorthodoxforum@gmail.com or visit orthodoxjewishforum.org.
Find out more »Blood Drive
Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Make an appointment at bit.ly/2TuyTgV. For questions, call Jason Munk at 917-596-4483.
Find out more »Character breakfast
The annual PJ Library Character Breakfast and Pajama Party will be held at The Hebrew Academy in Marlboro at 10 a.m. The free event includes a musical performance by children’s singer Sam Levine, character parade, and a PJ Library craft; children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas. RSVP to Linda Glickstein at 732-431-5525 or linda@thanj.org. For information about the PJ Library, which sends free Jewish children’s books to families, contact Inbar Singer at InbarS@jewishheartnj.org.
Find out more »Challenges of Liberal Judaism in Israel
Temple Ner Tamid, located at 936 Broad Street in Bloomfield, invites the community on Sunday, February 10 at 11:15am as they continue their series of presentations about the intersection of Israel and Temple Ner Tamid. Rabbi Josh Weinberg, President of ARZA (The Association of Reform Zionists of America), will discuss the “Challenges of Liberal Judaism in Israel.”
Find out more »JCC Abrams Camp Open House
Summer is around the corner! Bring your entire family to meet the Camp directors, take a tour, learn about our amazing programs and discover why camp life is the best life! Join us at our February is FRIENDuary open house at JCC Abrams Camps on Sunday, February 10th 12-3pm. Great winter savings happening now. Mention Promo code FRIENDuary19 for a coupon for an “Abrams Extra”. RSVP at www.jccabramscamps.org/february-frienduary
Find out more »How the Talmud Evolved: From Teacher Training to Town Zoning, It’s All There
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »Second Yiddish Film Festival
February 10 at 1 PM (inclement weather date: February 17 at 1 PM) March 10, 2019 at 1PM
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Werner Lecture Fund Presents Bombshell
On Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Werner Lecture Fund presents the film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. Actress Hedy Lamarr was one of Hollywood's top leading ladies in the 1940s. Behind the glamour and sex appeal, was a talented and inquisitive inventor who created a radio system that is now considered the basis of Bluetooth technology. R.S.V.P. to the Synagogue office. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road,…
Find out more »Storyteller
Local author and storyteller Joellen Bard (“Stories My Friends Love to Hear”) will speak at a National Council of Jewish Women: Metro Jersey Section event on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Elaine at ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Planetarium party
A PJ Library planetarium-themed party will be held Sunday, Feb. 10, 4-5:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, Edison. The free community party sponsored by Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ, for ages 2 to 12, will include activities such as arts and crafts, games, and kosher snacks. Siblings are welcome. Contact Inbar at inbars@jewishheartnj.org or 732-588-1838.
Find out more »Testimonial dinner
Center for Jewish Life, Marlboro, will hold its 15th anniversary Testimonial Dinner at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature guest speaker Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York. Guests of honor are Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola. For reservations or to place a page in the Testimonial Journal, visit cjlnj.com or call 732-316-7600.
Find out more »Testimonial dinner
Center for Jewish Life, Marlboro, will hold its 15th anniversary Testimonial Dinner at 5 p.m. The dinner will feature guest speaker Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York. Guests of Honor are Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola. For reservations or to place a page in the Testimonial Journal, visit cjlnj.com or call 732-316-7600.
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