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Friday, September 02, 2011, 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Back to Shul! Congregation B'nai Jacob presents Back to Shul! Friday Night Live! Musical Services with Cantor Dubrow followed by Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Meet and greet old friends and new as we gather for traditional Kabbalat Shabbat services and share with friends what we did on our summer vacations! Make your own sundaes following a lively, participatory musical service! Free parking. Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 Westside Avenue, Jersey City. Contact: Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or unclejane1@aol.com.
Thursday, September 08, 2011, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Talk: "Ramifications of the Upcoming UN Vote for Palestinian Independence." The upcoming vote for Palestinian independence at the UN could have the most momentous consequences for Israel since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. It also poses a significant challenge to the United Nations. What is the real meaning of a vote in favor of Palestinian statehood? Come hear AIPAC's Deputy Director in a special Stephen Wise Free Synagogue presentation outlining the implications of the forthcoming United Nations vote on the anticipated Palestinian unilateral declaration of independence. A unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes perspective. David Gillette is Deputy Director of AIPAC's Policy and Government Affairs Department and works on Capitol Hill to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. He is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs where he represented the State Department. Coordinated by the SWFS Israel Committee and co-sponsored by AIPAC. Location: Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 West 68th Street New York, NY. Contact: info@swfs.org or (212) 877-4050.
Sunday, September 11, 2011: Mitzvah Day. Sun. Sept. 11 is Mitzvah Day! -- A chance for the entire community - adults and children of all ages - to come together to make a difference in the broader community. Ten volunteer opportunities available. Start the New Year by learning about volunteer opportunities that you may be interested in doing regularly. Numerous local Jewish organizations are cooperating on Mitzvah Day, including United Synagogue of Hoboken and Jersey Tribe (an organization for Jewish young adults in the area). If you haven't signed-up for an activity yet, you can do so on the USH website: http://hobokensynagogue.org/MitzvahDayForm.php. The detailed list of activities can be found at: http://hobokensynagogue.org/MitzvahDayProjects.php. Should you have any questions, contact mitzvahday@hobokensynagogue.org. Location: Hoboken
Contact: http://hobokensynagogue.org/MitzvahDayForm.php. Following the Mitzvah Day projects, young adults from Jersey Tribe will be meeting at a local bar to watch the Giants game together. Learn more about Jersey Tribe on Facebook and the Jersey Tribe website: http://jerseytribe.org/.
Tuesday, September 13 2011, 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Apples and Honey Grahams: Stories for the Jewish New Year. The PJ Library of Northern New Jersey and Temple Beth El of North Bergen invite children 2-5 years old to a special story time with Rabbi Ilan Glazer followed by a related craft activity and snack. For more information contact pjlibrary@yjcc.org or the Temple Beth El office at 201- 869-9149 or office@templebethelofnorthbergen.org. Location: Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 465 River Rd., Edgewater. Contact: Rabbi Ilan 201-869-9149 office@templebethelofnorthbergen.org. Contact us for more information about our new young families groups at Temple Beth El of North Bergen. We'd love to have you!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Mahzor Lev Shalem. Wed. Sept. 14 USH offers the first session of the "Mahzor Lev Shalem Institute" - an opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days and to learn about and from our new High Holy Day prayerbook, "Mahzor Lev Shalem", which Rabbi Scheinberg helped to edit. Join us on Wednesday evenings September 14 and 21, 7:30-9:30pm, and Sat. Sept. 17, 1pm, for sessions about the High Holidays, taught by Rabbi Scheinberg, USH member Anne Pettit, and USH rabbinic interns Michael Kushnick and Ben Hofkin. Full schedule will be on the synagogue web site www.hobokensynagogue.org . RSVP to office@hobokensynagogue.org . USH members free; non-members: $10/session. Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ. Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000.
Sunday, September 18, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. USH Welcome Back BBQ! Sun. Sept. 18 is the USH Welcome Back Barbecue, from 4-7pm. Cost is just $5/person - rsvp to office@hobokensynagogue.org by Sept 14 - and contact Matt Meistrich at mattmatrix@aol.com if you want to help out. All are welcome to attend. Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ. Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org , 201-659-4000
Sunday, September 18, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: HudsonJewish Community Dinner - Indian/Vegetarian/Kosher! HudsonJewish is pleased to support the county's only Kosher-certified Indian/Vegetarian restaurant, Sapthagiri, located in the "Little India" section of Jersey City on Newark Avenue by Journal Square. Join us for an evening of good company and delectable Indian cuisine. Kindly RSVP to Zhanna@HudsonJewish.org so that we can get a rough headcount. Under the supervision of Rabbi Shlomo Marks, Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights. Location: Sapthagiri Restaurant, 804 Newark Avenue (entrance on Liberty Ave), Jersey City. Easily accessible by PATH to Journal Square; parking available in an inexpensive lot on Newark Ave. Contact: Zhanna@HudsonJewish.org.
Friday, September 23, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Services and Shabbat Dinner: Join USH for Friday night services as we welcome special guest Ishmael Khaldi, the first Bedouin Muslim to serve as a diplomat in Israel's Foreign Service. Mr Khaldi is the former Israeli Consul General in San Francisco. He will speak following Shabbat evening services (which begin at 7pm) about Bedouins in Israel and why he serves as an Israeli diplomat when he is part of Israel's non-Jewish minority. The service will be followed by Shabbat dinner sponsored by Next Dor Hoboken, especially for people in their 20's and 30's, with more conversation with Mr. Khaldi. (Dinner is just $5/person; more info bdeitsch@gmail.com). More info on Ishmael Khaldi at http://www.ishmaelkhaldi.com.
Location: 115 Park Aveneue, Hoboken, NJ. Contact: bdeitsch@gmail.com; 201-659-4000.
Saturday, September 24, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Pre-Selichot Saturday Night at the Movies! Congregation B'nai Jacob presents Pre-Selichot Saturday Night at the Movies! The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a 1974 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Richard Dreyfuss. It is based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Mordecai Richler. Hot popcorn and other refreshments. No charge. Donations always welcome. Following a brief discussion of the array of ethical questions raised by the film led by Cantor Dubrow, a traditional brief Selichot service will be held in the Sanctuary introducing all the beautiful melodies of the High Holy Day season. All are welcome! Free parking! Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 Westside Avenue, Jersey City. Contact: Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or unclejane1@aol.com
Sunday, September 25, 2011, 9:00am - 5:00pm: HudsonJewish Table at Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. For the 4th year running, HudsonJewish will have a booth at the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. Stop by to meet your Jewish neighbors and learn more about Jewish resources in our growing community. Location: Somewhere on Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ. (Likely by the corner of 1st Street, but we won't know until the event). Additional booth volunteers (1-2 hour shifts) are very welcome -- it's a great way to meet people and learn more about the local Jewish community while enjoying the street fair. Contact: Info@HudsonJewish.org.
From Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 6:30am To Friday, September 30 2011 - 6:30pm: High Holidays at Temple Beth El of North Bergen. Temple Beth El of North Bergen invites you to be a part of our Jewish community. Our weekly Shabbat Services are on Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. followed by a wonderful Kiddush lunch for all who attend. We host concerts, movies, discussions, activities for young children and families, and so much more. All are welcome to join us for services and activities. Temple Beth El is an intergenerational community, with members from 9 weeks to 94 years of age. We are an egalitarian synagogue, with a focus on positive Jewish values, identity, inspiration, and spirituality. We socialize, sing and share our lives. Laughter echoes in our building during services. Our purpose is to engage, support, and advocate for those who choose to identify with the Jewish people, regardless of prior knowledge or background. Our High Holiday schedule is now available, and will feature children's activities and the innovative "Storahtelling" methodology, and fun for all ages. Come join us and find your Jewish home at Temple Beth El of North Bergen. Please contact us at (201) 869-9149 or office@templebethelofnorthbergen.org for more information, including our schedule of High Holiday services. Free High Holiday tickets available for those new to Hudson County, and reduced registration is available for those who need. Inquire today! Location: Temple Beth El of North Bergen 300 75th Street North Bergen. Contact: Rabbi Ilan 201-869-9149, office@templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Thursday, September 29, 2011, 9:00am - 1:30pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Rosh Hashana I Services. Congregation B'nai Jacob presents High Holy Days 5772. All services are free of charge and no tickets are required! Please contact Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or unclejane1@aol.com with any questions regarding baby sitting for the High Holiday services. Rosh Hashana I - Thursday, September 29, 9 AM; Sermon, "With All Your Heart, and With All Your Soul..." Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 Westside Avenue, Jersey City.
Thursday, September 29, 2011, 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Tashlich-on-the Hudson. Congregation B'nai Jacob will celebrate our 5th year of Tashlich-on-the-Hudson. Temple Beth El will join with us this year! Come and enjoy singing, dancing, as well as apples and honey as we cast our breadcrumb 'sins' into the Hudson. Bring the kids! Location: In Jersey City at the Foot of Washington Street at the Korean War Memorial Monument. Plenty of parking is available. Contact: Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or unclejane1@aol.com.
Friday, September 30, 2011, 9:00am - 1:00pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Rosh Hashana II Services. Congregation B'nai Jacob presents High Holy Days 5772. All services are free of charge and no tickets are required! Please contact Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or unclejane1@aol.com with any questions regarding baby sitting for the High Holiday services. Rosh Hashana II - Friday, September 30, 9 AM. Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 Westside Avenue, Jersey City.
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