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Dear Friends,
HudsonJewish is pleased to present the December 2010 Newsletter. We hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing this past Friday, November 26, of Marvin Epstein, long-time resident of Bayonne and a pillar of the Hudson County Jewish community. An early supporter of HudsonJewish, along with his late wife Janice, Marvin was for many years a beloved Board member of the Bayonne JCC and a member of Temple Emanu-el of Bayonne. Funeral services will take place today, Monday, November 29, at noon at Temple Emanu-el. Shiva information will be available from the Bayonne JCC. May Marvin's memory be for a blessing, and may his record of community service be an example to us all.
Shalom,
Adam S. Weiss
Chairman, HudsonJewish
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"Hanukah on the Hudson, 2010!" Tuesday, December 2, 6-8:30PM at the Bayonne JCC
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| HudsonJewish and the Bayonne Jewish Community Center are proud to announce our 4th Annual Joint "Hanukkah on the Hudson!" This year's community-wide Hanukkah celebration will take place on the second evening of Hanukah, Tuesday, December 2, from 6-8:30 PM. Festivities include kosher food (latkes, hot dogs, dessert), music, dancing, and the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah flames.
Ticket prices as follows: Adults $10 in advance, $14 at the door; Children $6 in advance, $9 at the door; under 3 free. Advance tickets may be purchased via the PayPal link on the HudsonJewish website through December 1.
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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@yahoo.com or 201-679-9913.
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December 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.
Wednesday, December 1, 6pm: "Who is a Jew and who are the Jewish People? Why is Israel important to the Jewish People?" A presentation by Allyson Gall of the American Jewish Committee to take place at McIntyre Lounge, Saint Peter's College, 2641 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City. Sponsored by the Newark Archdiocesan Commission of Interreligious Affairs, and the Campus Ministry of Saint Peter's College. This is the second in a 2-part series examining Islam and Judaism, and their relationship to the Land of Israel.
Thursday, December 2, 4:30pm - 5:15pm: Bayonne Community Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony! Join the Bayonne Jewish Community at the Networking Cafe to celebrate "the Festival of Lights" and light the Second candle! COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! This is a FREE event. Location: Networking Cafe, 418 Broadway (corner of 19th St), Bayonne, NJ 07002.
Thursday, December 2, 6:00pm - 8:30pm: "Hanukah on the Hudson 2010!" Join the entire Hudson County Jewish community for this signature annual event! Food, music, dancing, children's activities and more! Traditional kindling of the Hanukkah lights. Sign up by PayPal at www.hudsonjewish.org. Adults: $10 in advance, $14 at the door. Children: $6 in advance, $9 at the door. Under 3 free. Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne. Contact: Michelle@HudsonJewish.org.
Friday, December 3 - Saturday, December 4: Congregation B'nai Jacob of Jersey City presents, from Haifa, Israel, cantor and composer Orit Perlman for a special Hanukkah Shabbat celebrating the award-winning Jewish sacred music of Cantor Perlman and of B'nai Jacob's own Cantor Marsha Dubrow. "Friday Night Live!" musical service and catered Hanukkah dinner ($30 per person); Saturday morning services followed by catered kiddush luncheon (no charge) and musical program featuring Hanukkah songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. For reservations and more information contact Jane Canter at 201-435-1172 or info@bnaijacobjc.org. Online sign-up at www.bnaijacobjc.org.
Friday, December 3, 6:30PM: Temple Beth Am of Bayonne Hanukkah/Shabbat Light Dinner for the third night of Hanukkah. Adults $18, children under 13 $8, under 3 free. RSVP by December 1 to: 201-858-2020.
Saturday night, December 4: Jewish Young Adults of Hoboken annual Hanukkah Bar Crawl. Event begins at sundown with menorah lighting and Hanukkah treats, followed by moving celebration along Washington Street. For more information contact bhaze726@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 5, 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Rededication of the Star of Israel Building of the United Synagogue of Hoboken! This event is the culmination of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital campaign to restore the historic jewel of Jewish life in Hoboken.
Sunday, December 5, 4:30pm - 6:00pm: Chanukah 4 Kidz. Chabad of Hoboken presents Chanukah 4 Kidz, an event for the entire family. Chanukah puppet show, holiday crafts, donuts, latkes, Chanukah chocolate gelt, live music and dancing, and more. Admission $10 (kids 2 and up), $5 if booked before December 1. Location: Inside Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St. Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro, www.JewishHoboken.com or 201-386-5222.
Sunday, December 5, 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Annual Grand Public Menorah Lighting. Chabad of Hoboken presents the Hoboken annual grand public menorah lighting outside Hoboken City Hall. This is a free event for the whole family - latkes, donuts, menorah kits, chocolate gelt, dreidels. Location: Outside Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St. Contact: www.JewishHoboken.com or 201-386-5222.
Tuesday, December 7, 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Chanukah for Young Jewish Professionals. Chanukah for Young Jewish Professionals (21-39). Open bar, sushi, latkes, donuts. A chance to network, mingle, and have a great time with other young Jewish professionals. Couvert: $50 at the door, $40 if paid before December 1st.
Location: Chandelier Room at the W Hotel, 225 River Street, Hoboken. RSVP at www.jewishhoboken.com/yjp.
Wednesday, December 8, 12:45pm - 1:45pm: Jersey City Monthly Kosher Lunch and Learn. The discussion topic will be "Chanukah - what are we celebrating". Kosher Chinese/sushi lunch. Cost: $5 for Chinese / $8 for sushi. Location: CASE Museum, 80 Grand Street, Jersey City. RSVP by calling 973-943-2306 or email avitzal@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm: "Hebrew Across America!" comes to Temple Emanu-El. "Hebrew Across America!" with Varda Wendroff. This is the Fourth of Eight Sundays to LEARN HEBREW! This is a FREE event, but donations to offset cost of materials are welcome. Location: 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact Temple office: 201-436-4499 or email: templeemanuelnj@aol.com.
Sunday, December 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm: "Hebrew Across America!" comes to Temple Emanu-El. "Hebrew Across America!" with Varda Wendroff. This is the Fifth of Eight Sundays to LEARN HEBREW! Location: 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact Temple office: 201-436-4499 or email: templeemanuelnj@aol.com.
Wednesday, December 22, 7:30pm - 9:00pm: "Emanu-El / Beth Am Book Club!" Join us for a lively discussion led by Joyce Nestle on "Songs for the Butcher's Daughter" by Peter Manseau at Temple Beth Am. This is a free event. Location: Temple Beth Am - 111 Avenue B, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact Temple Emanu-El: 201-436-4499 or Temple Beth Am: 201-858-2020.
Friday, December 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm: Temple Emanu-El's "Bake Challah for Shabbat!" Join us Friday morning at 11:00 AM to bake challah for Shabbat. This is a free event, but RSVP is required so that we have enough supplies. Location: Temple Emanu-El 735 - Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact Temple office: 201-436-4499 or email: templeemanuelnj@aol.com.
Friday, December 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Temple Emanu-El's "Chinese Style Shabbat Dinner!" Join us for a wonderful Shabbat Dinner with yummy Chinese food, in the company of new and old friends. $20 per person ($5 per child - 13 & under). Pre-payment & Reservations are required by December 17th. Everyone is WELCOME. Location: Temple Emanu-El 735 - Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact:Temple Office: 201-436-4499 or email: templeemanuelnj@aol.com.
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Save the Dates!
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| Sunday, January 16, 2:00 PM: "Awakening the Dreamers: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jews, Community and the Meaning of Freedom in the Twenty-First Century," an address by Rabbi Capers Funnye (cousin of First Lady Michelle Obama). Location: Congregation Ahavas Sholom, 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104. RSVP to: 973-485-2609. Seating is limited.
Saturday night, March 12, 2011: "Casino Night!" Join United Synagogue of Hoboken for the annual Casino Night at the Hoboken Elks Club. Early Bird Special for ticket purchase by January 16. Proceeds to benefit United Synagogue of Hoboken, Hoboken Clergy Coalition Shelter for the Homeless, and The Jubilee Center of Hoboken. More details at www.USHCasinoNight.info. |
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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