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Message from the Chairman
Dear Friends,
May is full of Jewish events in Hudson County, from various synagogues' Lag B'Omer and Shavuot festivities, to lectures and movies, to events for children. We hope that you enjoy this newsletter and find it helpful.
For more information, consult the HudsonJewish website any time at www.HudsonJewish.org, or reach out the local organizations -- particularly the synagogues -- that are at the heart of Jewish communal life in our area. A full list with contact information is available on the website.
L'hitraot,
Adam S. Weiss, Chairman, HudsonJewishAdam@HudsonJewish.org |
Jewish Social/Intellectual Salon: Wednesday, May 12, 7:30PM at the C.A.S.E. Museum in Downtown Jersey City
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Our next Salon takes place Wednesday, April 14. The HudsonJewish Salon takes place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM at the C.A.S.E. Museum, 80 Grand Street (corner of Washington) in downtown Jersey City. Previous Salon topics have included Jewish Food and Memory, Jewish Humor, and Israel's relationship with American Jewry. For more information contact HudsonJewish Trustee Burt Gitlin: Burt@HudsonJewish.org. A small donation of refreshments is always appreciated but not required.
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"Signs & Wonders": A Photography Exhibit at the Jewish Museum of New Jersey
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The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is currently featuring an exhibition of Israeli-American artist Eliyahu Lotzar entitled "Signs & Wonders" which features images that illustrate the presence of G-d in nature. The Museum is open Sunday afternoons, 1-5PM and runs through June 6th. For more information consult the Museum's website at www.JewishMuseumNJ.org.
Signs & Wonders -- An Exhibit of G-d's Presence in Nature  |
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May Events
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To post your own organization's events to the HudsonJewish community calendar, email Trustee Jessica Lemmon (Jessica@HudsonJewish.org) for a username and password. Posting events is the best way to avoid scheduling conflicts and broadcast your events (and existence) to the community. Dates/times/locations may change, so check the online calendar for updates. More information is often available on the HudosnJewish website at www.HudsonJewish.org.
Sunday, May 2nd, 9:30-11:00AM: Temple Emanu-el of Bayonne film series presents A Serious Man, starring Golden Globe nominee Michael Stuhlbarg. Join the minyan at 8:30, have a some light refreshments at 9:15, and then enjoy the show! Location: Temple Emanu-el of Bayonne. Contact: Andy Platizky, 201-437-7926 or aplatizky@njcu.edu.
Sunday, May 2nd, 11:00-5:00 PM: Hoboken Street Fair!! Come by the HudsonJewish booth and say hi! Location: Washington Street, Hoboken.
Sunday, May 2nd, 3:30-5:30 PM: Lag B'Omer BBQ at Congregation Sons of Israel by Journal Square. Including Moon Bounce, carnival games, delicious food and drinks, marshmallow toasting and a raffle. Free of charge! Location: Congregation Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage St., Jersey City. Contact: Rabbi Lepkivker, 908-289-0770.
Friday, May 7th, 6:30-9:00PM: United Synagogue of Hoboken is delighted to welcome Naomi Freedman, of the Israeli Masorti (Conservative Judaism) movement, who will speak on "Religious pluralism in Israel: Why it matters and how we can help". Join us for light refreshments at 6:30, Shabbat services at 7, and the talk at about 7:50. Followed by Shabbat dinner for young adults. Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue.
Sunday, May 9th, 2:30-5:00PM: The Actors Shakespeare Company of New Jersey City University comes to Congregation B'nai Jacob to present "Measure for Measure: A Staged Reading". A reception with the actors and director will follow. Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.
Tuesday, May 11th, 12:45PM: Lunch and Learn at the CASE Museum. Topic: Shavuot. Kosher Chinese lunch $5. Location: 80 Grand Street in Jersey City. RSVP: 973-943-2306.
Wednesday, May 12th, 7:30PM: Downtown Jersey City's monthly Jewish Salon at the C.A.S.E. Museum. Join the conversation!
Friday, May 14th, 6:00-8:00PM: Shabbat in the Park. Bring a kosher or vegetarian picnic dinner, and join us in Church Square Park (5th and Park, Hoboken). We'll bring the challah, grape juice, and Shabbat songs. Designed for families with babies and toddlers, but open to everyone! No RSVP necessary. Canceled in case of rain.
Saturday, May 15th, 8:00-11:00PM: All Points Borscht: An Evening of Comedy and Music, to benefit Temple Beth-El, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City. Starring nationally renowned comedians Brad Zimmerman, Stone & Stone, and hosted by Phil Rivo. Brad Zimmerman is a regular at top casinos and comedy clubs and has opened for such comedians as Brad Garrett, George Carlin, Joan Rivers and Ray Romano. Stone & Stone, 27 year old twins, have performed at comedy clubs and theaters throughout the country and on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Snacks & adult beverages available. Tickets: $20 in advance (at 201-333-4229 or www.betheljc.org), $22 at the door. Parking is available at the Bank of America across the street. Location: Temple Beth El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City.
Sunday, May 16th: Hoboken scavenger hunt/picnic. Join Hoboken USY/Kadima (6-12 grades) for a scavenger hunt around Hoboken, culminating in a picnic. Meet at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Time TBA. Contact: sbrbabysitter@gmail.com
Sunday, May 16th: Kaplan Preschool 10th anniversary celebration/carnival. Join us on the street for a full day of activities and musical performances. Consult the USH website for more details: www.HobokenSynagogue.org. Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Ave.
Tuesday evening, May 18th - Thursday, May 20: Shavuot
Tuesday, May 18th, 7:30-9:30PM: Temple Emanu-el of Bayonne's "Torah & Blintzes" Shavuot celebration. Temple Emanu-El presents "The Elwyn James Blattner Shavuot Celebration." Join us for an evening of "Torah & Blintzes" -- learning and noshing together". Our guest teacher for the evening: Cantor Marshall Wise will discuss "Music of the Jews." We thank Renee Bousso for sponsoring this FREE event in memory of her father, Elwyn James Blattner.
Location: 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: templeemanuelnj@aol.com or Temple office: 201-436-4499. RSVP required by May 13th so that there will be enough food for everyone to enjoy.
Sunday, May 23rd, 3:00-5:00: NCJW-HH Book Club Vol. 2 - Calling All Animal Lovers. We hope you can join us for the next book club. We will meet at the Starbucks and then walk over to the pier for a book discussion. BYOC/BYOD (bring your own chair/bring your own dog). We will be reading The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Location: Starbucks 12th/Hudson Hoboken. RSVP: events@ncjwhoboken.org
Tuesday, May 25th, 7:30-9:30: Hoboken Hadassah End of Season Event. Details TBD.
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| Save the Date! Hudson County Synagogue Tour, October 17th | | Save the Date! On Sunday, October 17, HudsonJewish will be sponsoring a tour of numerous local synagogues. Buses will carry participants to the synagogues, where members will act as docents, describing the history, culture, and architectural features of each one.
This event is sure to appeal to all interests, as well as provide a guide to anyone considering joining a local shul. Time and price TBD.
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Volunteers Sought; Donations Appreciated
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HudsonJewish is a 100% volunteer effort and relies on the community for support. While donations are always appreciated (see, Our Donors), the most important thing we need is people to help with specific tasks. In particular, if you have skills in publicity or website development, contact us at info@HudsonJewish.org. You will be joining a dedicated and capable group of volunteers to serve a growing community that depends on HudsonJewish for information and connection to other Jews in the vicinity.
If you agree that HudsonJewish is doing good work for the community, you are also invited to make a donation either by PayPal on our website, or by check to: HudsonJewish, PO Box 225, Jersey City, NJ 07303.
HudsonJewish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
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