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HudsonJewish is pleased to present the October 2010 Newsletter. We hope that you enjoy it and find it helpful. If there are stories you would like us to cover, or if you would like to assist in preparing this monthly community communication, please let us know!
Make sure to stop by the HudsonJewish booth at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival this Sunday, October 3!
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.
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Ruth Messenger to Speak in Hoboken Oct. 16
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| On Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:30AM, during Shabbat services, Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan Borough President and president of the American Jewish World Service (AJWS), a faith-based international human rights organization that works to alleviate poverty, hunger and disease in the developing world, will speak at United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue in Hoboken. Ms. Messenger will lecture on "From Disaster to Development: Jewish Responses to Global Crises."
After a 20-year career in public service in New York City, where she served for 12 years on the New York City Council and 8 as Manhattan Borough President, Ms. Messinger has devoted herself to Judaism's Tikkun Olam imperative, to pursue international justice and human rights. Considered a national leader in the movement to end the genocide in Sudan, Ms. Messenger was among the leading anti-genocide, peace and human rights advocates called upon to advise President Obama and the new special envoy for Sudan, General J. Scott Gration, in March 2009.
Admission is free; RSVP by emailing office@hobokensynagogue.org.
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Jewish Museum of New Jersey Hosts Exhibit, "The Many Faces of Yisrael: Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and Photographs"
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| Open Sundays from 1 - 5PM, the Jewish Museum of New Jersey is located at 145 Broadway in Newark, inside historic Congregation Ahavas Sholom, the oldest continually-functioning synagogue in the city. The "Many Faces of Yisrael" exhibit runs through January 16, 2011.
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Temple Beth El of North Bergen Charts New Course
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| Temple Beth El of North Bergen has asked HudsonJewish to announce that the 80-year-old Conservative congregation has decided, in line with the needs and preferences of the local Jewish population and the mainstream of the Conservative movement, to become an egalitarian congregation.
As was announced in this space previously, Temple Beth El of North Bergen recently welcomed a new spiritual leader, Ilan Glazer, a Senior Rabbinical Student at ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Rabbi Glazer has also recently studied at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, the Conservative Yeshiva, and the Nava Tehila Bet Midrash in Jerusalem. He has a B.A. in Talmud from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the City University of New York. In addition, Rabbi Glazer has ordination as a Maggid (inspirational storyteller) and is an experienced Jewish environmental educator. He has led Shabbat and High Holiday services at Temple Beth El of North Bergen many times.
Rabbi Glazer will be leading new activities designed to allow people to connect with their Jewish roots in a variety of ways. The next event, which takes place Sunday, October 3 at 3PM, is a lecture to be given by a lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces on the geopolitical situation facing Israel. Topics to be addresed include: Hamas and Hezbollah's tactics, how the IDF prevents terrorism in the West Bank and Gaza, and the Syrian and Iranian threats. This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans Post 76.
Other upcoming events include monthly Shabbat dinners (to begin October 15), movie nights, and a monthly Israeli social gathering.
For more information about Temple Beth El of North Bergen contact Rabbi Glazer or the synagogue office at 201-869-9149 or office@TempleBethElofNorthBergen.org.
PS. Rabbi Glazer will be at the HudsonJewish booth at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, October 3 from 11AM - 1PM. Stop by and welcome him to town!
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JFS of MetroWest Hosts "Living Successfully with a Mood Disorder"
| | Jewish Family Service (JFS) of MetroWest and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) invite members of the community touched by depression or bipolar disorder to a free, four-part series, to be held on Tuesday evenings, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:45PM - 8:45PM at the offices of JFS of MetroWest, 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105, in Florham Park.
The "Living Successfully" course helps participants learn the basics of mood disorders, available resources and assistance, tips for relationships and recovery, and how to build a Living Successfully plan. Participants report better daily functioning and improved perspective on their long-term mental wellness. Pre-registration is required by September 27 and is limited to 20 people.
For more information and to register, contact Bonnie Rosenthal at: 973-361-5456 or bonnie@therosenthals.net.
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Comprehensive "Introduction to Judaism" Class to be Held in Hoboken, 2010 - 2011
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| The New Jersey Rabbinical Assembly has announced that United Synagogue of Hoboken will be one of 3 locations for its annual "Introduction to Judaism" class, starting Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7PM. (The other two locations are Fair Lawn and East Brunswick). The course will be of interest to anyone who wants to probe the depths of their Judaism, and serves as an educational basis for anyone considering conversion to Judaism.
Classes are held Wednesday evenings from 7:00PM - 9:30PM with 45 minutes of learning Hebrew from scratch, followed by a discussion of the topic for the week. Included in the price of the class are 7 Jewish books and a listing of online resources.
The Hoboken classes will be taught by United Synagogue of Hoboken Rabbi Robert Scheinberg. The course is oriented toward a wide variety of people including potential Jews by Choice and their spouses/significant others; non-Jews raising Jewish children; and born Jews who wish to learn more about their heritage. Sample topics include:
- Jewish Perspectives on God
- Introduction to the Jewish Calendar
- Three Dimensions of Jewish Identity: Behaving, Believing and Belonging
- Judaism & Christianity: A Comparative Look
- Shabbat: A Palace in Time
- Kashrut - The Jewish Dietary Laws
- Women and Judaism
- The Four Streams of Contemporary Judaism
- Jewish Perspectives on Conversion
- Zionism and the Modern State
Additional information about the course is available by contacting Program Administrator Ellen Nesson at 973-285-9772 or ellen.nesson@gmail.com or www.IntroJudaismNJ.com. Alternatively, contact United Synagogue of Hoboken at: 201-659-4000.
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Weekly HudsonJewish Bike Ride
| | Each week, HudsonJewish sponsors a bike ride along the Hudson River waterfront, starting at the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the foot of Washington Street in Jersey City. Just bring your bike and a helmet!
Bike rides are Tuesday at 6:30PM
For more information contact HudsonJewish volunteer Susan Farenci: Susan@HudsonJewish.org.
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Kosher, Pasture-raised Meat Now Available in Hoboken
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| United Synagogue of Hoboken has announced a partnership to bring OU-certified kosher, pasture-raised chicken and other meat to the area.
Grow and Behold (www.GrowAndBehold.com) is delivering meat for pickup at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Deliveries are every second Tuesday. It is possible to place 1-time orders as well as standing orders. Visit the Grow & Behold website to place your order.
Rabbi Scheinberg of USH requests that anyone interested in this program send him an email in order to assess interest. He is reachable at: Rabbi@HobokenSynagogue.org.
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October 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.
Friday, Oct. 1: Simchat Torah
Sunday, Oct. 3, 10:30AM - 12PM: Temple Emanu-El's "G-DCAST!" New -- Coming Sundays in October.
Temple Emanu-el presents short animated films on each parasha (weekly Torah portion). This week: Bereshit ("In the Beginning"). Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne 07002. Temple Office: 201-436-4499 or email TempleEmanuelNJ@aol.com.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 11AM - 6PM: Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. Come visit the HudsonJewish booth. Meet other local community members and learn about local synagogues and Jewish organizations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, North Bergen, and adjoining towns.
Wednesday, Oct. 6, Time TBD: Hoboken Hadassah Event. (Check the HudsonJewish calendar for further information).
Sunday, Oct. 10, 10:30AM - 12PM: Temple Emanu-El's "G_DCAST!" (Short animated films on various Torah portions). Films followed by discussion. Free event. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne 07002. 201-436-4499. TempleEmanuelNJ@aol.com.
Sunday, Oct. 17, 9AM - 5PM: Congregation B'nai Jacob Tour of Kedem Winery and Gomes Mill House (oldest surviving Jewish home in North America), both in Marlboro, NY. Trip includes bagel-and-lox breakfast at B'nai Jacob, and free wine tasting at Kedem; bus leaves at 10:15AM from synagogue lot, 176 West Side Avenue in Jersey City 07305. Bring a sandwich for lunch. For more informaction contact Jane Canter at unclejane1@aol.com or call 201-435-1172. $18/person. Reservation deadline Oct. 12.
Sunday, Oct. 17, 10:30AM - 12PM: Temple Emanu-El's "G_DCAST!" (Short animated films on various Torah portions). Films followed by discussion. Free event. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne 07002. 201-436-4499. TempleEmanuelNJ@aol.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, Time/Location TBD: Hoboken Hadassah Book Club Meeting. (Check the HudsonJewish calendar for further information).
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7:30-9PM: Emanu-El/Beth Am Joint Book Club. Join Temple Emanu-El and Temple Beth-Am for a joint book club, led by Joyce Nestle, to meet on the third Thursday of each month. This month's book: "As A Driven Leaf." A limited number of copies is available at the Temple Emanu-El office. Location for this month: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne, 07002. Sunday, Oct. 24, 10:30AM - 12PM: Temple Emanu-El's "G_DCAST!" (Short animated films on various Torah portions). Films followed by discussion. Free event. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne 07002. 201-436-4499. TempleEmanuelNJ@aol.com.
Sunday, Oct. 31, 10:30AM - 12PM: Temple Emanu-El's "G_DCAST!" (Short animated films on various Torah portions). Films followed by discussion. Free event. Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne 07002. 201-436-4499. TempleEmanuelNJ@aol.com.
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Save The Dates!
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| Sunday, November 7, 3PM: "Talking Through Walls: How the Struggle to Build a Mosque United a Community," a documentary film made by community member Stephanie Daniels. Co-sponsored by HudsonJewish and United Synagogue of Hoboken. The film will be shown at USH (115 Park Avenue in Hoboken); a $5 donation is suggested.
Sunday, December 5: "Hanukkah on the Hudson!" Stay tuned for more details!
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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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