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HudsonJewish is pleased to present the July 2010 Newsletter. We hope that you enjoy it and find it helpful.
For more information, consult the HudsonJewish website any time at www.HudsonJewish.org, or reach out the local organizations that are at the heart of Jewish communal life in our area. A full list with contact information is available on the website. |
Save the Date! Hudson County Synagogue Architectural Tour, Sunday October 17th
| | Save the Date! On Sunday, October 17, HudsonJewish will be sponsoring an architectural tour of local landmark 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 synagogue. Time and price TBD. More information to be posted on the HudsonJewish.org website.
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| HudsonJewish "Salon" Moves Outdoors for the Summer. Next Meeting Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30PM | | |
The HudsonJewish "Salon" moved outdoors in June. Here's the view everyone enjoyed: 
The next Salon will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 6:30PM in Peninsula Park by the Korean War Memorial at the south end of Washington Street in Jersey City. Shed your jacket, pack a brown-bag dinner, and bring a dessert to share with the group. Kids, dogs and frisbees welcome! We promise beautiful views, good conversations and a different perspective on a summer evening.
There is no set agenda, but in honor of Bastille Day, HudsonJewish Trustee Raylie Dunkel has volunteered to lead the group in a discussion on the topic: "The French Revolution in Historical Perspective: Good for the Jews?" For more information contact HudsonJewish Trustee Burt Gitlin: Burt@HudsonJewish.org. PS. Mark your calendars now for the August Salon: Wednesday, August 11th, 6:30 in Peninsula Park. PPS. There will be no September Salon due to the High Holidays.
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| Join HudsonJewish and Congregation B'nai Jacob in Service to Jersey City Shelter, Sunday, July 11 | | |
Join HudsonJewish and Congregation B'nai Jacob on Sunday, July 11, 11AM as we prepare and then deliver food to Saint Lucy's Shelter in Jersey City. Saint Lucy's is a supervised, 24-hour, 7-day/week, year-round emergency shelter facility for women and men offering emergency housing and food for those in need. We will be making sandwiches at the synagogue and then serving them to the 60-80 residents that the shelter feeds daily. Congregation B'nai Jacob is located at 176 West Side Avenue in Jersey City. There is ample parking. For more information contact Jessica@HudsonJewish.org.
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United Synagogue of Hoboken Sponsors "A Beginner's Guide to Israeli History and Politics"
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| Starting Wednesday, June 30, USH begins a new 4-part class entitled "A Beginner's Guide to Israeli History and Politics". Get up to speed on the Knesset, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and various issues of concern to those who support Israel. Taught by USH alumni member David Suskauer, director of North American operations for Nefesh B'Nefesh, the program meets Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9PM. Topics are:
June 30: Setting the Scene: Zionism and the establishment of Israel
July 7: Knesset 101: Israeli Politics
July 14: The Arab-Israeli conflict, Part 1
July 21: The Arab-Israeli conflict, Part 2
Cost is $36 for the series. To RSVP and for more information contact Office@HobokenSynagogue.org.
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Informal, Down-to-Earth, English-language Weekly Torah Study in North Bergen, Thursdays at 8PM
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| Thursdays at 8PM join members of the Jewish community in North Bergen for a weekly Torah shiur (study session) with the insightful discussion leader, rabbinical student Simcha Schwartz. Each session is devoted to the week's Torah portion. The format is a discussion, not a lecture, and is designed to connect the Torah narrative with learnings in ethics, philosophy and contemporary issues. All sessions are in English.
The shiur is held at Temple Beth Abraham, 8410 Fourth Avenue, North Bergen. For further information contact Steven Braitman at: stevenbraitman@gmail.com or at 201-868-1813.
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Congregation Shaare Zedek Prepares for its Centennial; Seeks Photographer, Historian/Researcher
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| The venerable West New York synagogue, Shaare Zedek will celebrate its centennial next year and seeks talented assistance in preparing a history of the congregation. Noted for its domed, marble-clad sanctuary, the synagogue seeks a photographer and a researcher/writer/historian to prepare a history of the organization and community. For further information about the synagogue and this volunteer opportunity contact Shaare Zedek community leader Randall Goya, rgoya@netsperience.org.
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July 2010 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.
Tuesday, July 6th, 6:30-8 PM: HudsonJewish Bike Riding Group meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Meet at south end of Washington Street by the Korean War Veterans memorial. RSVP not required. Just show up. Pace: not fast; Stops: none (there isn't that much time until sunset). Route: usually through quiet side streets, over rickety bridge on Jersey Ave, through Liberty State Park, to Port Liberte. Return =other side of park- to JC and escort the Hoboken contingent along waterfront to Newport.
Saturday, July 10th, 10:00 PM: Moishe House Wine Taste Test. We will be testing evreyones like and dislike of yayin tovim! That means (yes you guessed it) wine drinkin! So bring yourself, a good attitude, grab a hebro or hebra, and feel free to bring a bottle of wine (totally not required though), and joine everyone for some good libations.
Location: Moishe House, Hoboken
Monday, July 12th, 6:30-8 PM: Visit to homeless shelter. Join Moishe House and the United Synagogue of Hoboken as they visit the homeless shelter on the second Monday of each month. Come help those less fortunate, and make some new friends!
Tuesday, July 13th, 6:30-8 PM: HudsonJewish Bike Riding Group meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Meet at south end of Washington Street by the Korean War Veterans memorial. RSVP not required. Just show up. Pace: not fast; Stops: none (there isn't that much time until sunset). Route: usually through quiet side streets, over rickety bridge on Jersey Ave, through Liberty State Park, to Port Liberte. Return =other side of park- to JC and escort the Hoboken contingent along waterfront to Newport.
Wednesday, July 14th, 6:30 PM: HudsonJewish monthly Salon. Join us as we continue our outdoor summer format, at Peninsula Park on the south end of Washington Street, Jersey City.
Saturday, July 17th, 6:00 PM: Join Moishe House for the "last meal" of Shabbat, commonly known as Seudah shlishit. We will also be saying shalom, peace out, farewell, and goodbye to the sabbath with havdalah and we are throwing in some Jewish thinking and discussion to boot - 3 for the price or one! Location: Moishe House, Hoboken.Contact: Moishehousehoboken@gmail.com
Monday, July 19th: Tisha B'Av begins at sunset. Fast continues until nightfall on Tuesday, July 20th.
Tuesday, July 20th, 8:00 PM: Post-Tisha B'av Break Fast.
Location: Moishe House, Hoboken
Wednesday, July 21st, 6:00 - 9:30 PM: Temple Emanu-El's annual indoor summer BBQ! Rain or Shine -- Join us (everyone is invited to 6pm Minyan) for FOOD, FRIENDS, and FUN! We will also be honoring the retiring President of our Congregation, Albert Bousso. There will be Door Prizes & Raffles! Cost is $20 per person (same as last year). Reservations & Pre-payment required. Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. RSVP to Renee Bousso 201-858-8480 by Friday, July 16th.
Friday, July 23rd, 8:00 PM: Shabbat dinner at Moishe House. Join us for another great meal. Thats right: free food, good people, nice digs, and great conversation. Don't even worry about the challah - just halla!
Tuesday, July 27th, 6:30-8 PM: HudsonJewish Bike Riding Group meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Meet at south end of Washington Street by the Korean War Veterans memorial. RSVP not required. Just show up. Pace: not fast; Stops: none (there isn't that much time until sunset). Route: usually through quiet side streets, over rickety bridge on Jersey Ave, through Liberty State Park, to Port Liberte. Return =other side of park- to JC and escort the Hoboken contingent along waterfront to Newport.
Friday, July 30th, 8:00 PM: Shabbat dinner at Moishe House.
Location: Moishe House, Hoboken
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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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