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Dear Friends,
HudsonJewish is pleased to present the February 2012 Newsletter. In it you will find information about Jewish goings-on in the Hudson County area, including events and milestones in the life of our growing community.
Because so many new people are arriving in our area, please make sure to forward this email if you are aware of anyone who might want to become more integrated into local Jewish life. Kindly use the "forward this issue to a friend" feature near the bottom of this message. If you would like to become more involved in local Jewish life, meet people, or just find out more, please contact us at: Info@HudsonJewish.org.
L'hitraot,
Adam Adam S. Weiss, Chairman Hudson Jewish Community Forum, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation having 501(c)(3) status "HudsonJewish: Connecting Our Community"
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Art Exhibition at Jewish Museum of New Jersey
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| Now through March 25, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey will be featuring the work of Claire Wagner Kosterlitz (1903-1997), in an exhibition entitled "A Bauhaus Artist In America."
Open Sundays from 1-5PM, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey is located in the historic Ahavas Sholom synagogue, just off of I-280 at 145 Broadway in Newark, NJ. For more information contact www.JewishMuseumNJ.org.
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Sign Up Now for PJ Library
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| The PJ Library ("PJ" as in "pyjamas") is a program developed by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. The PJ Library provides Jewish-themed children's books and music to participating families on a monthly basis.
Our community mails free, high-quality Jewish children's literature and music to families throughout Hoboken, Jersey City and Bayonne. Children ages six months through five years are welcome to participate. If you are interested to take advantage of this innovative program, visit www.PJLibrary.org to enter your information online, or contact USHPreschool@gmail.com. Further information is available by calling 201-653-8666.
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Outreach Committee Forming
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| A primary purpose of HudsonJewish is to reach out to new people in our community. We are currently planning a series of social and other events to take place in the spring of 2012 along the lines of 2011 programing, which included films, lectures, a walking tour of downtown Jersey City, and a visit to the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue in Manhattan. If you or someone you know may be interested to participate, please contact Info@HudsonJewish.org.
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Weekly Hebrew Class For All Ages, Led by Educator (And Rebbetzin) Barbara Marks, Tuesdays in Jersey City Heights
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| Hebrew learners of all ages and levels are invited to improve their skills on Tuesday nights at 6:30PM at Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights. Led by Rebbetzin Barbara Marks, who has been teaching Hebrew in the UK, Israel and US for 37 years, the class is designed for a broad audience, in line with the practices of many language schools.
For more information contact Barbara Marks at 201-656-4225 or by email at BarbaraEMarks@gmail.com. Let her know you heard about this from HudsonJewish!
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Save the Date for United Synagogue of Hoboken's Annual "Casino Night"
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| The United Synagogue of Hoboken will be holding its sixth annual Casino Night on Saturday, March 3, 2012. This is one of the synagogueʼs best-attended events; last year over 250 people came for fun, food and fabulous prizes. Proceeds are used to support the synagogueʼs programming throughout the year, including adult education and community service events. In addition, each year a portion of the money is donated to local charities. This yearʼs recipients will be the Hoboken homeless shelter; The Jubilee Center, which provides after-school programs and hot meals to children from public housing; and Hudson County Casa, which provides volunteers to advocate for children in foster care.
Attendees love the opportunity to enjoy traditional casino games such as poker, blackjack, roulette and craps in a fun, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Rather than cash, winnings are allotted as raffle tickets which are used to win incredible prizes. Last yearʼs prizes included a diamond necklace, an Eli Manning autographed football, several vacation packages and many more.
Once again, the fabulous Swingadelic will keep the party rocking with their eclectic mix of jazz, swing and other favorites. A delicious kosher buffet and open bar are also included.
The party will take place at the Elkʼs Club in Hoboken. Doors open at 7:00pm and gaming begins at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased through the United Synagogue of Hoboken office or website and are $75 each.
For more information, to become a sponsor or to donate prizes, please contact Cindy Altberger (caltberger@gmail.com) or Marni Kriegel (mrr19@cornell.edu).
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Singles Group Forming, Ages 40s/50s
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| In response to inquires about singles events for people in the 40s and 50s, HudsonJewish is launching an exploratory effort. Please contact Michelle Levine (Michelle@HudsonJewish.org) if you are interested.
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Join us on Facebook!
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HudsonJewish now has a Facebook page! Just log in to your Facebook account and search "HudsonJewish" to join. Group members can share information about upcoming events, ask questions, and generally connect with each other. This is a great way to let other people in the community know about HudsonJewish and about our region's vibrant Jewish life.
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Events This Month
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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.
Friday, February 3, 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Next Gen Leadership Society Launch Party. Be there for the launch of the Next Gen Leadership Society of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest at a private home in Hoboken. Enjoy wine and light hors d'oeuvres while mingling with young adults and giving back to our community. The event is free, but guests are asked to bring a donation of $10 or more in cash, check or gift certificates to local grocery stores. Funds collected will benefit low-income people of all ages in northern New Jersey in the Safety Net program and will help older adults in Hudson County with Kosher Meals-on-Wheels. The Next Gen Leadership Society is chaired by Rachel Hammer. To learn more contact her at rachelbhammer@gmail.com, or JFS Volunteer Coordinator Suzy Berman at sberman@jfsmetrowest.org. To RSVP contact Sylvia Heller at 973-637-1708 or sheller@jfsmetrowest.org. Guests will receive the event address upon registration. Location: Private home in Hoboken. Guests will receive the event address upon registration.
Friday, February 3: Potluck Shabbat Dinner followed by All Ages Shabbat at Temple Beth-El of Jersey City. Contact the synagogue for more details.
Saturday night, February 4, 6:00pm - 8:30pm: "Forces of Nature: Spring, Fire & the Moon!" Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne celebrates Tu BiShvat and our Jewish connection with these dynamic forces. This most unusual evening begins with Havdalah. Then, in celebration of trees & bushes "Make-Your-Own-Fruit-Smoothie!" Cost: $5 per person. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002
Contact: Temple Office - 201-436-4499.
Sunday, February 5, 9:00am - 10:30am: "My Mind is Made Up... Don't Confuse Me With Opposing Views!" Join Temple Emanu-El for 3 sessions. Session 1 Topic: Circumcision: Ritual Blessing or Barbarity? This program will be moderated by Andy Platizky. Upon registering, you will receive initial articles for discussion via email, posted on the Emanu-el website & Facebook page and in the Temple library. Event is free, but donations to cover refreshments are welcome. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Andy Platizky 201-437-7926 or Temple office 201-436-4499.
Sunday, February 5, 10:30am: "Brunch With Author Michael Levy: 'Kosher Chinese: Living, Teaching and Eating With China's Other Billion'." In September 2005, the Peace Corps sent Michael Levy to teach English in China's heartland. His hosts in the city of Guiyang found additional uses for him: resident expert on Judaism, romantic advisor, and provincial basketball star, to name a few. His account of overcoming vast cultural differences to befriend his students and fellow teachers is by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. More about the book at: http://kosherchinese.wordpress.com. Join United Synagogue of Hoboken in welcoming this talented author as part of the Claire and Phillip Meistrich Winter Culture Series. Lecture and brunch: $18 members; $20 non-members. RSVP to office@HobokenSynagogue.org or 201-659-4000. Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue in Hoboken.
Friday, February 10: 'Round the Tables Shabbat with Tu BiShevat Seder at Temple Beth-El of Jersey City. Contact the synagogue for more information.
Sunday, February 12, 9:00am - 10:30am: "My Mind is Made Up... Don't Confuse Me With Opposing Views!" Join Temple Emanu-El for 3 sessions. Session 2 Topic: TBA. Program moderated by Andy Platizky. Upon registering, you will receive initial articles for discussion via email, posted on the Emanu-el website & Facebook page and in the Temple library. Event is free, but donations to cover refreshments are welcome. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Andy Platizky 201-437-7926 or Temple office 201-436-4499.
Sunday, February 12, 9:30am-10:30am: "Torah for Tots!" Organizational Meeting. Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds interested in joining Temple Emanu-el's "Torah for Tots!" are invited to a brief informational meeting. The planning committee will launch this exciting new program on Sunday, March 4th. Watch for updates. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Charlene Platizky 201-437-7926 or Temple office 201-436-4499
Monday, February 13, 6:30pm: Synagogue Leadership Initiative ("SLI") Session: "New Models for Membership: Prix Fixe Offerings in a Tapas World." Synagogue leaders (and aspiring leaders) are invited to an SLI Think Tank session on alternative membership models, including those that do not rely on flat-rate membership dues. Upcoming sessions include "Millenials" (March 19 - featuring Jersey Tribe founder Rebecca Missel) and "Traditionalists" (April 23). For questions and RSVPs, contact Nancy Perlman, NancyP@JFNNJ.org or 201-820-3904. Location: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus.
Sunday, February 19, 9:00am - 10:30am: "My Mind is Made Up... Don't Confuse Me With Opposing Views!" Join Temple Emanu-El for 3 sessions. Session 3 Topic: TBA. Program moderated by Andy Platizky. Upon registering, you will receive initial articles for discussion via email, posted on the Emanu-el website & Facebook page and in the Temple library. Event is free, but donations to cover refreshments are welcome. Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Andy Platizky 201-437-7926 or Temple office 201-436-4499.
Friday, February 24, 5:45pm: "Daven-and-Dine" at Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights. Congregation Mount Sinai, Jersey City's traditional (and decidedly quirky) synagogue is located a few blocks from the Congress Street Light Rail Elevator in the Heights neighborhood, at 128 Sherman Avenue. A welcoming and participatory community of non-conformists, Mount Sinai boasts a membership that includes people from throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Former Soviet Union, among other places. Dinner reservations are $18 per adult (children free), and should be made in advance of Shabbat. For more information visit the synagogue website at www.MtSinaiJC.net or contact Joshua Bernstein, JBStoler@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Saturday, February 25: Tot Shabbat "Noah's Ark" at Temple Beth-El of Jersey City. Contact the synagogue for more details.
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Save the Date!
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Friday, March 2, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm: Shabbat Across America at Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne. All are welcome, whether or not currently affiliated with any synagogue. Again this year, Temple Emanu-El will be hosting "Shabbat Across America!" This beautiful event brings us together with our neighbors near and far for Shabbat dinner and Kabbalat Shabbat services. Cost is $20 per adult / $5 per child / under 3 free. Pre-payment & RSVP REQUIRED by Monday, February 27. (Because it is Shabbat the synagogue cannot accept payments at the door). Location: Temple Emanu-El - 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Temple Office - 201-436-4499
Saturday, March 3, 7:00pm: United Synagogue of Hoboken (USH) Casino Night 2012. United Synagogue of Hoboken will hold its Sixth Annual Casino Night Fundraiser starting at the Elks Club in Hoboken. Come out for another evening of wonderful food, cool music, open bar, amazing prizes and GREAT GAMING! A portion of the proceeds from Casino Night will be donated to the Hoboken Homeless Shelter, The Jubilee Center of Hoboken, a safe haven after-school program for children who live in public housing and this year, for the first time, Hudson County CASA, a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers who advocate for foster children in the court system with the goal of a safe and permanent home for each child. Please support this event and these great organizations. $75 admission includes: All night open bar & buffet plus $40 worth of free chips for gaming, live music, & great prizes. For more information or advance purchase, visit ushcasinonight.info or call 201-659-0150.
Location: Elks Club, 1005 Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ.
Wednesday, March 7, 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Family Purim Party at Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne. Join Temple Emanu-El for the reading of the Megillat Esther and the festive annual "Ethel Cohen Family Purim Party." Complete with hot dogs and hamantaschen. Location: Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne, 735 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, 07002. Contact Temple office at: 201-436-4499.
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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, the most important thing we need is people to help with specific tasks. In particular, if you have skills in publicity, website development, or events organizing, 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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