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To post your own organization's events to the HudsonJewish community calendar, email Webmacher@HudsonJewish.org for a username and password. Posting events to the community calendar is the best way to avoid scheduling conflicts and broadcast your events (and existence) to the community. The deadline for posting is the 25th of the prior month. 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.
Thursday, December 1, 9:30am - 11:30am: Golda Och Academy Open House: Golda Och Academy, a Solomon Schechter School, is a Pre-K through 12th grade Jewish day school with two campuses in West Orange. Founded in 1965, it currently serves more than 70 communities in New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties. GOA is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year. Prospective families are encouraged to visit our school during an upcoming Open House or to contact the Office of Admissions to arrange a private tour. The following Open House is currently scheduled:
Lower School. 122 Gregory Ave., West Orange:
Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House, Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.
Learn about some of new initiatives - including GO Connect, the new program for students with no prior day school education and scholarship programs. Currently offering an Early Bird Incentive for incoming Kindergarten students who apply by Dec. 30, 2011 and enroll by Feb. 13, 2012. For details or to RSVP for the open house, please contact Office of Admissions, 973-602-3601 or admissions@GoldaOchAcademy.org. Visit the school website to learn more, www.GoldaOchAcademy.org. Location: Golda Och Academy Lower School. 122 Gregory Ave., West Orange. Contact: 973-602-3601 or admissions@GoldaOchAcademy.org.
Thursday, December 1, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: Planning a Jewish Wedding? A one session workshop for engaged couples will discuss Jewish traditions and customs for your special day. Led by Rabbi Scheinberg. $10/couple members; $20/couple non-members. RSVP to office@hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000. Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken,115 Park Avenue, Hoboken.
Sunday, December 4, 9:30am - 3:30pm: Holiday Flea Market. Holiday Flea Market & Collectibles Sale - New and used merchandise, furniture, jewelry, garage items, bric-a-brac, toys, clothes. Food. Indoors. Bargains galore! Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ. Contact: office@betheljc.org.
Sunday, December 4, 9:30am - 11:00am: Temple Emanu-El's "Sex & Violence in the Bible". Join us for the LAST "Decadent Sunday" as we explore "Two Political Assassinations: Ehud & Gedaliah." Participation is free, but advance reservations required. This event immediately follows Sunday morning minyan at 8:30am. Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne. Contact: Temple office: 201-436-4499
Friday, December 9, 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Shabbat Daven-and-Dine at Congregation Mount Sinai. Congregation Mount Sinai, Jersey City's traditional (but decidedly quirky) synagogue in the Heights neighborhood, invites all comers to its monthly Daven-and-Dine Shabbat evening service followed by dinner, camaraderie and Jewish fellowship. A decidedly international congregation, the Mount Sinai community includes members from all parts of the US, Israel, the former USSR, Latin America and the Caribbean. We are also a learning congregation -- all levels of Jewish knowledge and observance are very welcome to discover this unique and growing community a short walk from the Congress Street Light Rail stop. A $10 donation to cover dinner is requested in advance. (Pay online). Location: Cong. Mount Sinai, 128 Sherman Avenue in Jersey City Heights. Contact: Info@MtSinai.net.
Saturday, December 10, 10:30am - 11:30am: Chanukah Tot Shabbat. Let's get ready for Chanukah! Come to our Chanukah Holiday Program for pre-school children & their parents led by Sam Pesin, a temple member and gifted pre-school teacher, who will use storytelling, arts & crafts, music and movement to engage and educate pre-school children and their parents. Latkes and snack provided. Each child must be accompanied by at least one parent. RSVP's preferred to office@betheljc.org and Drop-Ins are VERY Welcome! Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: office@betheljc.org.
Sunday, December 11, 10:00am - 11:30am: Sundays@Schechter: "Hanukkah Fest with ShirLaLa in Concert." Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County presents "Hanukkah-Fest with ShirLaLa in Concert," Sunday, December 11th @ 10 AM. "Hanukkah-Fest" features ShirLaLa, the outrageously hip, Jewish kiddie-rocker, Shira Kline. Combining teaching, storytelling, and performing, Shira inspires and energizes kids and adults to sing, dance and rock out! "Hanukkah-Fest" is a festival for the entire family, including arts and crafts activities, carnival games and Hanukkah-themed snacks. Join us for a fun and fantastic deep-fry exhibition! "Hanukkah-Fest" is a special Sundays@Schechter event, ideal family entertainment and educational programming for children ages 2-7 and their parents. Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, a premier Pre-K - 8 Jewish Day School serving the greater Bergen & Hudson County areas, is located at 275 McKinley Avenue, New Milford, NJ 07666. RSVP to events@ssdsbergen.org or call 201-262-9898 x213. This event is free and open to the public. Contact: events@ssdsbergen.org or 201-262-9898 x213
Sunday, December 11, 10:00am - 12:00 pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Lox N' Learn. Event features music scholar Dorothy Grimm, who will discuss Ladino history, language and music. $5.00 donation requested to cover bagels, lox and more. Free on-site parking in capacious lot. Location: Congregation B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, 07305. Contact synagogue office: 201-435-5725 or Info@BnaiJacobJC.org.
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm: Temple Emanu-El's Pre-Hanukah Family Celebration! Join us! Spend a fun afternoon preparing for Hanukah with family & friends. Bake & Decorate Hanukah cookies (yum)! Learn about and register for our NEW Jewish Tot Play & Learn Program for 3 to 5 year olds... spread the word. This is a free event, but you need to pre-register so that we have enough supplies. Location: 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Charlene Platizky 201-437-7926 or Temple office: 201-436-4499.
Friday, December 16, 7:30pm - 9:00pm: Pre-Chanukah Family Service and Celebration. Shabbat and Chanukah prayers, songs and story followed by latkes, games, and fun! Share the joy of Chanukah with children in need. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or game, which we will donate to a local holiday toy drive. Friends & family are welcome. There is no charge. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: Temple Beth-El, office@betheljc.org
Sunday, December 18, 9:30am - 11:00am: Temple Emanu-El's Winter Film Festival! Join us as we present our first featured film in the series, the award winning black comedy... "Nora's Will!" Movie follows 8:30am minyan. Everyone is invited -- This is a free event, but contributions for refreshments are always welcome. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne. Contact: The Platizkys: 201-437-7926.
Tuesday, December 20: Outdoor Candle Lighting at Temple Beth-El of Bayonne. We hope to be lighting a new outdoor Chanukah Menorah on the first night of the holiday, outside the Temple. (Our menorah was damaged in the flooding in the building over the summer.) Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: office@betheljc.org.
Tuesday, December 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Annual Bayonne Town Center Menorah Lighting. Join the festive atmosphere as we join Bayonne community leaders, family and friends for the first night of Hanukah. We will light the first candle, sing the prayers, and Hanukah songs! Location: Networking Cafe: 418 Broadway (corner of 19th Street) in Bayonne.
Friday, December 23, 6:15pm - 9:00pm: Congregation B'nai Jacob Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner. Lively and interactive Hanukkah celebration featuring Nosh and Schmooze at 6:15; Friday Night Live! Shabbat services at 7:15; Dinner and Hanukkah songs at 8:00 (including latkes and sufganiyot). $25/person, RSVP required. Contact synagogue office at 201-425-5725 or Info@BnaiJacobJC.org.
Saturday, December 31, 7:30pm - 12:30am: Temple Emanu-El New Year's Eve Champagne Celebration! Join Temple Emanu-El as we welcome 2012! Enjoy great food & friends, raffles, prizes, and dancing. Remember BYOB! $20 per person (same as 2 years ago)! Reservations required by Monday, December 26th. Renee Bousso, Chairperson. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne. Contact: Temple office: 201-436-4499.
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