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Observing the High Holidays in the community
By NJJN Staff
New year, new kosher quaffs
By Joshua London
Jonathan Barofsky and daughter Emma chant Torah during the High Holidays at Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst. Emma’s two older sisters participate in the family custom as well. Courtesy Barofsky family
It’s a family affair
By Debra Rubin
Additional security measures are being taken at Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell, which include keeping all external doors locked. Photo Courtesy Congregation Ahavat Olam
Security in the age of terror
By Debra Rubin
September 25, 2019, 2:24 pm
Last of the Rabbis’ messages for the new year (Greater MetroWest)
Leaders of area congregations share their High Holiday thoughts
September 25, 2019, 1:38 pm
A New Year’s message to our readers
By NJJN Editors
Merrill Silver
September 25, 2019, 1:23 pm
New school supplies, new year spur drive for better world
By Merrill Silver
Pan de Calabaza: Pumpkin Challah (Rabbi Deborah Prinz)
September 25, 2019, 12:37 pm
A honey of a challah
Sweet Rosh HaShanah breads from around the world
By Rabbi Deborah Prinz
At the challah station, looking, smelling, and smushing bags of dough that can be baked at home. Photos by Johanna Ginsberg
September 25, 2019, 12:25 pm
Taking in Judaism with all the senses
New program aims to engage young families in Jewish life
By Johanna R Ginsberg
The makeshift memorial outside of Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Jeff Swensen/ Getty Images
September 25, 2019, 11:39 am
Moving past a year to remember
By Gabe Kahn
“There is the Hallmark TV version of the holidays, and then there’s the realistic one,” said Sheri Bald, a clinical social worker at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Monmouth County. Photo courtesy Sheri Bald
September 19, 2019, 11:55 am
Holiday blues
Strategies for coping with stress, sadness during a celebratory season
By Jennifer Altmann
Marlboro Jewish Center congregants collect canned goods for a food drive. Courtesy Marlboro Jewish Center
September 19, 2019, 11:47 am
Good deeds are always in season
Community members commit year-round to helping those in need
By Jennifer Altmann
Rabbi Lois Ruderman in a congregant’s home with students looking at tzitzit like the ones they will tie for tallitot of their own. Photo by Carol Dickert
September 19, 2019, 11:39 am
Keeping the Jewish spirit flourishing at home
Educators offer books, holiday kits, and ideas to help people engage with Judaism on their own turf
By Michele Alperin
Additional security measures are being taken at Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell, which include keeping all external doors locked. Photo Courtesy Congregation Ahavat Olam
September 19, 2019, 11:27 am
Security in the age of terror
Synagogues grapple with keeping congregants safe while providing a warm welcome
By Debra Rubin
Jonathan Barofsky and daughter Emma chant Torah during the High Holidays at Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst. Emma’s two older sisters participate in the family custom as well. Courtesy Barofsky family
September 19, 2019, 11:19 am
It’s a family affair
Parents and children who read Torah, blow shofar create a ‘meaningful’ experience
By Debra Rubin
Susan Antman
September 19, 2019, 11:14 am
A good year … and other debatable topics
A message from Susan Antman, executive director of the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
By Susan Antman
September 19, 2019, 11:09 am
Celebrating our Jewish values and traditions to salve our divisive times
By Gabe Kahn and Shira Vickar-Fox
Merri Ukraincik
September 18, 2019, 2:09 pm
Only simchas? Impossible!
By Merri Ukraincik
September 18, 2019, 2:07 pm
New year, new kosher quaffs
From New Zealand to the Galilee to Napa, a wide world of possibilities for your holiday table
By Joshua London
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