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Dear Friends,
As we near the Passover holiday, I am excited about the many programs and activities being run in our community both during the holiday and in the coming months. In this newsletter you will find information on Passover seders being run by various synagogues and organizations. A great way to meet new people or check out a synagogue is to attend a community seder there and meet the members. Be sure to check the HudsonJewish website calendar as more seders are likely to be posted.
You will also find a new section in our Newsletter beginning this month, entitled Children's Programs and Activities, which will bring you specific information on programs and/or events for our youngest community members. If you know of a program that should be included in this section, please be sure to let us know.
Most importantly, this month I want to let you know about a wonderful and exciting program that will be expanding in our Community; The PJ Library program. This is a free program, sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, which provides age appropriate Jewish books, CDs, and materials for children ages 6 months through 5.5 years who live in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne. It has been shown that providing children with exposure to Jewish concepts, holidays, and education while they are young has a direct relationship to their future involvement in Jewish communal life when they grow up. You will also delight in seeing your children's faces when they receive their very own mail each month, addressed to them, containing a new book pertaining to an upcoming holiday or Jewish concept. The program is currently set to roll out its second phase, and enrollment is due to re- open shortly. We will be providing you with further information on sign-up opportunities in next month's Newsletter. You may find more information and sign up for this wonderful program now on www.PJLibrary.com . We will also be featuring this program at the upcoming Hoboken Arts Festival on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 11am-6pm on Washington Street in Hoboken. Be sure to stop by the HudsonJewish booth, meet our Board and volunteers, get information on our various programs, or just spend some time with us. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Please feel free to reach out to any of our Board Members via email (ex. FirstName@HudsonJewish.org). We would love to hear from you!
Warmly,
Michelle Levine, Chairperson
Hudson Jewish Community Forum, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation having 501(c)(3) status
"HudsonJewish: Connecting Our Community"
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| Theater Excursion: Local Playwright's Work Takes on Jewish Life in Hoboken |
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Sunday, April 22, 3pm - 5pm: "A Matter of Dreams" Theater Excursion. This year's NJ Playwright's Award went to Judah Skoff, a Hoboken-based playwright (and United Synagogue of Hoboken member). This new work deals with Hoboken residents struggling with their Jewish identities. A community excursion to see "A Matter of Dreams", will feature a post-show Talkback with the playwright and optional post-play nosh at a nearby diner. The play is being staged at the Hunziker Black Box Theater on the campus of William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Carpools are forming now. Discounted group tickets are available for $17 ($10 with AARP card). Please make checks out to Marcia Orange and mail to, 700 Grove Street #6N, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Deadline: April 8, 2012. Additional performances scheduled for April 12-15, 20-22 and 26-29. Sunday performances at 3PM; all other performances at 8PM. For further information contact Marcia Orange: Marcia.Orange@gmail.com, 201-604-3476. |
| "The Traditionalist Table" - Synagogue Leadership Initiative Program |
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Jewish Federation of Northern NJ's Synagogue Leadership Initiative (SLI) is pleased to present their next program "The Traditionalist Table" on Monday April 23, Time TBD. This program follows the highly informative and well attended "The Millenial Table" held last month. These programs are geared towards synagogue leadership (both religious leaders and board members), who are interested in concrete ways to attract and retain participants to their synagogues. This particular lecture/workshop series discusses in depth the ways in which you can attract and properly communicate with various groups of our community. For further information, contact Nancy Perlman at JFNNJ (201) 820.3904 or NancyP@jfnnj.org . |
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. Re-enrollment is now beginning for our area, so sign up at 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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Children's Programs and Activities |
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Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne - Children's program for ages 3-5 years old, to be held around Jewish holidays, and may become weekly in the future. Classes are held on various Sundays from 9:30-10:30am at Temple Emanu-El in Bayonne. Program includes holiday projects, crafts, songs, stories, etc. Please contact Charlene Platitzky at (201) 437.7926 for schedule and registration. Cost is $5/class.
Chabad Hebrew School Program - Children's program for ages 4-9 years old, held on Sundays. Program includes the Aleph Champ program for older children to teach them to read fluently at the end of their Hebrew School experience and for younger children the EZ Alef program, a multi-sensory program to give them a foundation in Hebrew letters. Contact Hebrew School Director, Shaindel Schapiro at (201) 386-5222 for costs and registration.
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Enrichment Center - Enrollment is currently going on for the BJCC's nursery/preschool program. Full and Half day programs available. Certified teachers, fully licensed. Enrichment program includes Spanish, French, computers, math, science, swimming, sports, sign language, and cooking. For further information contact Sandra at (201) 436-6900.
Temple Beth-El of Jersey City Tot Shabbat Program - Monthly Shabbat program for children, includes Shabbat prayers, songs, a story and marching with Torahs. Followed by snack. For children age 5 and under with their grown-ups. Next program will be April 28, 10:30am - 12pm, Meet and make new friends, great way to meet other young families. All are welcome. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: office@betheljc.org for dates/times.
Perkel Youth Theater will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The Perkel Youth Theater program will present Beauty and the Beast Jr. on August 2-5. Auditions and registration for a seven week workshop will be held on June 17 at 11am at the Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, for 4th-8th graders. The seven week program runs from June 18-August 3. Contact Erin Van Horn at Erin@jccbayonne.org or (201) 436-6900 for more information. Bayonne JCC presents Children's classes and sports programs. Hip Hop Tumble class for 2-4 year olds on Thursdays 2-3pm. Creative Movement class for 2-5 year olds on Tuesdays 2-3pm. Youth volleyball, boys and girls grades 5th thru 9th starts April 15. Youth floor hockey boys and girls, classes for grades 1-4 and grades 4-8 begin April 15. For further information contact (201) 436-6900. |
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Join HudsonJewish at the Hoboken Arts Festival |
| HudsonJewish will again have a booth at the upcoming Hoboken Arts Festival, to be held on Sunday, May 6, from 11am-6pm on Washington Street, from 1st Street to 6th Street in Hoboken. Please join us for a day of meeting old friends and making new ones, meet our Board and volunteers, and enjoy the Festival's food, music, and children's activities. Be sure to visit our booth, as well as those hosted by other Hudson County Jewish organizations (United Synagogue of Hoboken (USH), etc.). If you would like to volunteer to work a shift at our table, please contact Michelle@HudsonJewish.org .
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Singles Group Forming, Ages 40s/50s |
| 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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Friday, April 6, 7:30pm - 10pm: Communal Passover Seder at Cong. Mt. Sinai. The congregation will hold a community wide Passover seder, led by Rabbi Marks. There will be a delicious Passover meal with all of the traditional elements, and everyone is invited to attend. Adults $27, Children 3+ $10, Children 2 and under Free. Location: Cong. Mt. Sinai, 128 Sherman Avenue, Jersey City. Reservations are needed, please contact Rabbi Marks at RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com .
Friday, April 6, 7:30pm: Community-wide Passover Seder at Sons of Israel. The synagogue will hold a Passover Seder, conducted by Rabbi Lepkiver, and open to the entire community. There will be a full Passover seder and meal with Shmurah matzah and wine. The seder will be conducted in Russian, with assistance to translate into English and help for those needing assistance in other languages. Adults $18, Children and Seniors (65+) $10. For both Seders (see April 7 for more information), Adults are $30, and Children/Seniors $18. Reservations are needed. Location: Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, Jersey City. Contact Rabbi Lepkiver or Bella at (908) 289.0770.
Saturday, April 7, 5:45 - 9pm: Communal Passover Seder - Temple Beth-El, JC. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Temple of Jersey City, welcomes you to our 6th Annual Communal Passover Seder conducted by Rabbi Debra Hachen. Traditional Passover Seder and Meal. Limited Seating, reserve today. Adults $61; Children age 3-12 years $10; Children age 2 and under free. (Additional parking available at Bank of America parking lot opposite the temple.) Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: (201) 333-4229.
Saturday, April 7, 6:30pm - 9pm: Passover Seder at Temple Beth El of North Bergen. Join us for Temple Beth El's annual Passover Seder. Hear the story of freedom, in ancient times and today. Relive the exodus from Egypt and from all our narrow places. Eat the matzah, drink 4 cups of wine, sing the songs. Enjoy an evening of liberation and fun. Temple Beth El members $50, Friends/Guests $55, Children $18. Please RSVP to Rabbi Ilan Glazer (201) 869-9149 or office@templebethelofnorthbergen.org . Location: Temple Beth El of North Bergen 300 75th Street North Bergen, NJ 07047.
Saturday, April 7, 7pm - 10pm: Passover Seder at United Synagogue of Hoboken. The Congregational Seder will be held on April 7, at 7pm. Space is limited; please contact the office at (201) 659-4000 or office@hobokensynagogue.org to sign up. All are welcome to join us. Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ.
Saturday, April 7, 8pm: Community-wide Passover Seder at Sons of Israel. Sons of Israel will be holding a Passover Seder on conducted by Rabbi Lepkiver, and open to the entire community. There will be a full Passover seder and meal with Shmurah matzah and wine. The seder will be conducted in Russian, with assistance to translate into English and help for those needing assistance in other languages. Adults $18, Children and Seniors (65+) $10. For both Seders (see April 6 for more information), Adults are $30, and Children/Seniors $18. Reservations are needed. Location: Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, Jersey City. Contact Rabbi Lepkiver or Bella at (908) 289.0770.
Wednesday, April 11, 5pm - 7pm Camp Open House & Registration at the Bayonne JCC. Camp Open House and registration begins on April 11, 5-7pm at the JCC. Summer dreams come true at the BJCC's Camp Toddler Town, Kiddie Kadimah, and Kadimah, serving ages 2 years to 9th grade. Other open houses will be held on April 29, 2-4pm, May 9, 5-7pm, and May 20, 2-4pm. For a brochure contact Info@jccbayonne.org or (201) 436-6900.
Saturday, April 14, 10:30am - 12pm: Pesach Yizkor & Shabbat Services - Temple Beth-El, JC. Pesach Yizkor and Shabbat Morning Service. Open to the community. No RSVP required. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: (201) 333-4229.
Saturday, April 14, 8pm - 11pm: Chametz Fest. Welcome carbs back into your life and celebrate the end of Passover with Jersey Tribe, the largest regional group for young Jewish adults in NJ. To be held at Cricket Hill Brewery, 24 Kulick Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Chametz Fest brings together 20/30-somethings for a night of friends, live music from Mid-Life Crisis, food and samples of the brewery's finest. Tickets $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Contact Jersey Tribe to RSVP at thejerseytribe@gmail.com . Chametz Fest is supported by the Young Adult Outreach grant of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Temple Beth Shalom of Livingston and Temple B'nai Or of Morristown.
Sunday, April 15, 3pm - 5pm: 47th Annual Yom Ha'shoah/
Holocaust Remembrance Observance. Jersey City community gathering with joint participation of B'nai Jacob and Temple Beth El, plus choir of Hoboken Synagogue. Special Guest Speaker, Holocaust readings, and memorial candle lighting for the six million Jews and righteous gentiles. Led by Cantor Marsha Dubrow of Cong. B'nai Jacob and Rabbi Debra Hachen of Temple Beth-El. Reception directly following program. Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org or Synagogue Office (201) 435-5725.
Sunday, April 15, Youth Sports Programs begin at the Bayonne JCC. Youth Volleyball for boys and girls Grades 5 thru 9 begins on April 15, as well as Youth Floor Hockey for boys and girls Grades 1-4 and Grades 4-8. For further information or to register, contact Mike at (201) 436-6900.
Thursday, April 19, 7pm - 8:15pm: Spiritual Eldering comes to North Bergen. The Joy of Sage-ing, wondering about growing older? Thinking old age (or middle age) is not as exciting as it could be? Wondering how to harvest the wisdom of your life? The Sage-ing journey empowers us to discover the special sacredness of our life cycle.This inter-generational class is open to all ages, and entwines journal writing exercises, text study, interactive and individual meditations, and group sharing. The program lasts seven weeks and will be offered at two different times: A daytime option begins on March 15th at 11 am. An evening class option will be offered beginning April 19th at 7 pm. Both classes will take place at Temple Beth El of North Bergen -300 75th Street in North Bergen. The suggested donation for the class is only $36 for the entire series. For registration call 201-869-9149 or email rabbi@templebethelofnorthbergen.org.
Friday, April 20, 8pm - 10pm: ROCKIN' THE RAFTERS SHABBAT. A foot stompin', body swayin', singing from the heart Shabbat. Join Temple Beth-El for another musical Shabbat led by pianist Ben Rausch and his talented friends from NYC. Open to everyone. Followed by delicious Oneg Shabbat and great conversation. Parking across the street at bank lot. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: 201-333-4229.
Sunday, April 22, 3pm - 5pm: "A Matter of Dreams" Theater Excursion. Join members of the Hudson County Jewish community for an excursion to see "A Matter of Dreams", a new work by Hoboken-based playwright (and United Synagogue of Hoboken member) Judah Skoff, which deals with Hoboken residents struggling with their Jewish identities. The play won this year's New Jersey Playwright's Competition. The Sunday outing will feature a post-show Talkback with the playwright and optional post-play nosh at a nearby diner. The play is being staged at the Hunziker Black Box Theater on the campus of William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. Carpools are forming now. Discounted group tickets are available for $17 ($10 with AARP card). Please make checks out to Marcia Orange, 700 Grove Street #6N, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Deadline: April 8, 2012. NB: Additional performances scheduled for April 12-15, 20-22 and 26-29. Sunday performances at 3PM; all other performances at 8PM. For further information contact Marcia Orange: Marcia.Orange@gmail.com, 201-604-3476.
Saturday, April 28, 10:30am - 12pm: Tot Shabbat - Temple Beth-El, JC. "Blue and White" Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth-El in Jersey City. Shabbat prayers, songs, a story and marching with Torahs. Followed by snack. For children age 5 and under with their grown-ups. Wearing blue and white encouraged. Meet and make new friends, great way to meet other young families. All are welcome. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: office@betheljc.org - RSVP's preferred, not required.
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Save the Date!
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Friday, May 4, 6:30pm-10pm: EAT, PRAY....SHABBAT! at Temple Beth-El, JC. Temple Beth-El of Jersey City kicks off its new monthly FIRST FRIDAY: EAT, PRAY....SHABBAT! with a 6:30 pm wine & cheese and potluck supper followed by a 7:30 pm participatory communal service. Meet new and old friends. Great for first-timers, singles, couples, empty-nesters, families. A happenin' evenin' in Jersey City. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: RSVP for dinner to office@betheljc.org
Friday, May 4, 8pm-11pm: Friday Night Live Musical Service & Speaker Series at Cong. B'nai Jacob. The speaker will be Professor Max Herman, New Jersey City University. His topic will be "Welcome/Unwelcome-The Contradictions of Immigration Policy in the U.S. and Europe". Location: B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org or Synagogue Office (201) 435-5725.
Saturday, May 12, 8pm-11pm: ALL POINTS BORSCHT 3 - THE LAST SCHMALTZ. Annual comedy night at Temple Beth-El of Jersey City. Includes side-splitting comedic performances, as well as refreshments & drinks. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. For further information, contact office@betheljc.org |
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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