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Dear Friends,
I am writing to you shortly after myself and my family have celebrated the wonderful holiday of Purim at one of our local synagogues. We have developed a custom of attending different synagogues in Hudson County for various holidays and events, and always receive a warm welcome and have a great time. This holiday was no different, as we celebrated at Cong. B'nai Jacob in Jersey City. The evening included singing, entertainment, children's activities, megillah reading, delicious treats, and of course a host of fabulous costumes. This is just an example of the type of events and programs that are ongoing in our community for adults and children alike.
Coming up later this month, we will be celebrating Passover, and many of the synagogues will hold communal Seders. Be sure to check our online calendar at www.HudsonJewish.org as well as this month's Events Listing for information on these events. An important program in preparation for Passover is CareLink on Sunday, March 17 (see listing below), where various Jewish organizations join together to pack and deliver meals to homebound Jewish residents in Hudson County. Joining in this program is a great way to lead into the Passover holiday, and this is a very rewarding volunteer opportunity for adults and older children alike. Additionally, in April our community will hold a joint Yom Hashoah observance event at Cong. B'nai Jacob. This year three separate synagogues, B'nai Jacob, Temple Beth-El of J. City, and USH, will come together for one powerful program that is open to the entire community. It is a somber event, but the joint program should remind us all that when Jews work together we can accomplish anything.
Finally, it is not too early to start thinking about your summer plans. We have lots of offerings in our local community and beyond, so please be sure to check out our Children's Programs & Activities sections for local camps and programs. A special "thank you" to this month's newsletter sponsor, Camp Riverbend, who is now providing transportation for children from Hudson County.
I look forward to seeing you at various community events or just around town. If you have any questions, ideas, or wish to volunteer with HudsonJewish, please be sure to contact us at Info@HudsonJewish.org .
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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CAMP RIVERBEND
"WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS!"
A classic day camp for boys and girls ages 3-14 in Warren Township NJ-about 30 minutes west of Hudson County. Daily bus service from stops in Hoboken and downtown Jersey City available. Fun, camp spirit, and achievement through swimming, sports, crafts, performing arts, nature, adventure, and more. Run by the Breene family for over 50 years. Open Houses in March and April.
Mention "Hudson Jewish" ad* and save $500 off camp tuition (for 4 weeks or more enrollment) or $300 (for 2-3 weeks enrollment). (*For first time camp families, not currently enrolled). For further information and to learn more, go to www.campriverbend.com or call 908-580-CAMP
Don't miss out on our area's best kept children's summer secret! |
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JOINT COMMUNITY YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM |
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On Sunday, April 7th from 3pm-5pm our Community will join together in commemoration of Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. This most important day of observance, remembers those who perished and honors those survivors of the Holocaust. This year, three synagogues, B'nai Jacob, Temple Beth-El of J. City, and United Synagogue of Hoboken, will join together for a community-wide service.
The program will include survivor testimony, candle lighting, singing by the USH choir. The event will be led by Cantor Dubrow, Rabbi Hachen, and Rabbi Scheinberg. A reception will follow the program. We urge the entire community to attend this event.
Let Us Never Forget! |
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UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF HOBOKEN'S "LUCKY 7" CASINO NIGHT |
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You definitely don't want to miss the 7th Annual USH Casino Night. This fun filled evening includes table games (Texas Hold 'Em, Roulette, etc.), delicious food, open bar, and great prizes. Last year's offerings included vacations, hotels, lessons/classes of all kinds, show tickets, and even signed sports memorabilia. Even if you don't know how to play, the friendly gaming hosts will teach you quickly, so that you can get in on the fun.
This festive evening, attended by many USH members and non-members alike, is a great date night, couples group event, or singles social. You will have plenty of opportunity to chat up your neighbor at the card tables, all while raising money to help both USH and other community organizations. This year's event will help fund the Super-Storm Sandy repairs to USH, as well as supporting Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund, and Rebuild Hoboken Charter School.
The evening will begin with the doors opening at 7pm, and is held at the Hoboken Elks Club (corner of 10th & Washington, Hoboken). Cost is $75/ticket, proceeds to help support our community. Tickets are still available. Check out www.ushcasinonight.info for early bird specials! For more information contact CasinoNight@hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000.
Don't miss this fun-filled evening - bring your friends and come on out! |
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JBN - BUSINESS NETWORKING
WITH "THE TRIBE" |
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Come out and attend Hudson County's new Jewish Business Networking event for Jewish professionals at the CASE Russian Art Museum in Downtown Jersey City. Make meaningful contacts with high-impact networking and referrals to help grow your business.
Monthly meetings are held at 80 Grand Street Jersey City, two blocks from Exchange Place Light Rail, PATH and parking lots. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 8:30am. $10/person in advance or at the door includes kosher breakfast. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 8:30am.
For more information and for the next meeting, contact Joshua Bernstein at Info@HudsonJewish.org |
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Friday, March 1, 6pm: Shabbat Across America. Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne will again host this year's Shabbat Across America for the local Jewish communities of Bayonne & Jersey City. This beautiful event brings us together with our neighbors both near and far, and includes a delicious Shabbat dinner. Cost is $23/adult, children eat free. Please RSVP & send payment in advance as NO PAYMENTS will be accepted at the door. Send payment and reservation ASAP to Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-4499
Friday, March 1, 6pm: Shabbat Daven-and-Dine. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join in a Shabbat "Daven-and-Dine" at the synagogue, featuring a full dinner with lots of delicacies. Brief Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by dinner. Check the synagogue website to confirm start time and other details, at www.MtSinai.net . Congregation Mount Sinai is the oldest continuously-operating synagogue in Jersey City; it's 100-year-old building is a marvel of American urban synagogue architecture. The congregation is remarkably diverse, with members originally from such exotic locales as Latin America, the Former Soviet Union, and suburban New Jersey.
Location: Cong. Mount Sinai, 128 Sherman Avenue in Jersey City Heights
Contact: London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Friday, March 1, 6:30pm - 9pm: Temple Beth-El's FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT. Come make new friends at a potluck dinner at 6:30pm held the First Friday of each month at Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City. Followed by 7:30pm Shabbat Service with March Birthday Blessings, perfect for all ages. RSVP's for dinner are preferred to office@betheljc.org with name, number of people, and what you are bringing (main chicken dish, side dish, or salad). Kosher style - all are welcome. Great way to relax into Shabbat and connect with the Jewish community at the same time.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Saturday, March 2, 9:15am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Shabbat Morning Services. Shabbat Parah - Parashat Ki Tissa. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Saturday, March 2, 10am: Chabad of Hoboken Children's Shabbat Program & Adult Services. Monthly Shabbat program, includes children's service for those ages 1-10 years old. Children are entertained with stories, songs, snacks and games while parents enjoy our warm and inclusive services. Services start at 10am, children's program starts at 10:45am. Kiddush lunch follows at approximately 12:30pm.
Location: Chabad of Hoboken, 556 1st Street, #3, Hoboken
Contact: ChabadHoboken@gmail.com
Sunday, March 3, 10am - 12pm: B'nai Jacob's Lox 'N Learning Program. Film screening of the award winning documentary, "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg!" about the life and times of Jewish television writer/performer Gertrude Berg, whose hit show made Jews at home in America, and America at home with the Jews. Join us for a lox 'n bagel breakfast, and an entertaining time. Suggested donation $5/person to cover food costs, open to all. Free off-street parking in our parking lot.
Location: B'nai Jacob 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Sunday, March 3, 11am: Lauren Wendroff Early Enrichment Center Open House. Come for a visit at the Bayonne JCC's Early Enrichment Center, providing nursery and preschool programs for children ages 2.5 to 6 years. Meet the staff, tour the facility, and find out all about our incredible children's preschool program featuring enrichment classes, certified teachers, and loads more. A few spots still remain for this year, and registration for next year is already beginning.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-6900
Sunday, March 3, 12pm - 3pm: Bayonne JCC PURIM CARNIVAL. Bring your children and grandchildren of all ages for a spectacular Purim Carnival, featuring inflatables, booths, balloon artistry, food, costumes, and more. Children are encouraged to come in costumes! FREE ADMISSION, tickets may be purchased for rides. Don't miss this fun-filled afternoon! SPECIAL: Camp registration - take $100 off camp fees if registering for 8 weeks of JCC camp during the carnival.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-6900
Sunday, March 3, 5pm: Jersey Tribe Hamentashen Throwdown. It's the most raucous Jewish holiday of the year and we're celebrating Purim with a culinary competition of royal proportions on Sunday, March 3 at Temple Beth-El of J. City. Beginning at 5pm, enjoy snacks, wine and a Persian cooking class while select Jersey Tribe members bake delicious hamentashen. Vote for your favorite or trust the wisdom of our expert judges. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance through Eventbrite or RSVP on Jersey Tribe's website or facebook page. Costumes are invited. This program is made possible by the support of the Young Adult Outreach Dept. of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Monday, March 4, 7:30pm - 8:30pm: Bereavement Group. A Bereavement Group for Widows under the age of 60 is now open for registration. The group, offered by Jewish Family Services of MetroWest New Jersey will meet on Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm, beginning March 4, and will run for 8 weeks. The group will offer an opportunity for women who have suffered the loss of a spouse to share their experiences in a safe and confidential environment. It will be facilitated by Anne Mollen, LCSW and co-facilitated by Rabbi Shira Stern, a board certified Jewish Chaplain. The group is funded by a grant from the Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey, and is offered free of charge. Location: Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, 256 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park Contact: For information and to register, contact Ann Mollen at 973-765-9050, Ext. 1721 or AMollen@jfsmetrowest.org
Saturday, March 9, 7pm - 11pm: USH's "Lucky 7" Seventh Annual Casino Night. Don't miss this fundraiser and community bash to benefit USH. The fun evening of gaming, eating, schmoozing, and great prizes will begin at 7pm. Cost is $75/ticket which includes open bar, dinner, prizes, and great gaming. This year's event will help fund the repairs that USH suffered during the devastation of Super-Storm Sandy, as well as supporting Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund, and Rebuild Hoboken Charter School. Check out www.ushcasinonight.info for early bird specials!
Location: Hoboken Elks Club, corner of 10th & Washington, Hoboken
Contact: CasinoNight@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000
Saturday, March 9, 11am - 12pm: Shabbat Children's Program. Join The Kaplan Cooperative Preschool & United Synagogue of Hoboken for a weekly interactive Shabbat music program for young families with children 3 years old and younger. Led by Jaimee Diamond, Teacher, Community Leader & USH Youth Group Advisor. Free and open to the community.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: ushpreschool@gmail.com or (201) 653-8666
Sunday, March 10, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne Torah for Tots Program. This unique program is open to children ages 3 to 6 years old, and includes activities, music, and fun with Jewish content. It runs approximately twice/month on Sundays. Cost is $5.00 per class.
Location: Panera Bread, 308 Washington Street, Hoboken
Contact: RSVP to hobokenjbookclub@gmail.com
Sunday, March 10, 3pm - 4pm: The Hoboken Jewish Book Club Meeting. The Hoboken Jewish Book Club (formerly known as NCJW-HH) invites you to our next meeting. Located at Panera Bread, and open to all. We will be reading In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Charlene at 201-437-7926
Monday, March 11, 4pm - 5:30pm: BJCC's Enginering FUNdamentals with Lego Classes: Don't miss this program geared for children from 2nd thru 6th grades. This series of eight (8) classes teaches children the principles and methods of engineering, architecture, and science utilizing LEGO and other building systems. They will build problem-solving skills, and enjoy an environment open to creative expression, while fostering a greater appreciation for how things work and encouraging the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance, and self confidence. Cost $160/JCC Members, $180/Non-Members. Spots go quickly, so
Location: BJCC, 1050 Kennedy Bouelvard, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-6900
Thursday, March 14, 8:30am - 10am: Jewish Business Networking with "The Tribe". HudsonJewish presents the Hudson County Business Networking event for Jewish professionals. This is your chance to make meaningful contacts with high-impact networking, and grow your business with other Jewish professionals.
Location: CASE Museum, 80 Grand Street, J. City (2 blocks from Exchange Place Light Rail, PATH, and parking lots)
Contact: For more information or to RSVP, Joshua Bernstein at 908-347-8089 or Info@HudsonJewish.org
Friday, March 15, 8pm: USH Welcomes Mezumenet - the Jewish women's A Cappella group. United Synagogue of Hoboken welcomes Mezumenet, the Jewish women's A Cappella group of the University of Maryland! Shabbat dinner & performance will be held. Wonderful event for the entire family. Free, open to the public, and no reservation required.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000
Saturday, March 16, 11:15am: USH Welcomes Mezumenet - the Jewish women's A Cappella group. United Synagogue of Hoboken welcomes Mezumenet, the Jewish women's A Cappella group of the University of Maryland! Mini-performance will follow Shabbat morning services. The singers will also participate in the My Jewish Neighborhood Shabbat lunches. Wonderful event for the entire family. Free, open to the public, and no reservation required.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000
Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm - 10pm: CONCERT SERIES - "An Evening with Ben Rauch". Temple Beth-El hosts an evening with musician, singer, and composer Ben Rauch, who will dazzle you with his instrumental and vocal mix of jazz, pop, contemporary and more. Truly an evening not to be missed! This is Concert #4 of TBE's Benefit series. Single tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Pack of 5 tickets $120 (the price of 4) if purchased in advance. Tickets good for any performance. For tickets go to www.betheljc.org/concert_tix/ . $10 Student Tickets available at the door only with student ID. Parking in the bank lot across the street.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org or go to www.facebook.com/TempleBethElJC
Sunday, March 17, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne Torah for Tots Program. This unique program is open to children ages 3 to 6 years old, and includes activities, music, and fun with Jewish content. It runs approximately twice/month on Sundays. Cost is $5.00 per class.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Charlene at 201-437-7926
Sunday, March 17, 10am: CareLink with Various Jewish Organizations. Join various local Jewish organizations (including HudsonJewish, Jersey Tribe, USH, Next Dor, JYAH, Temple Beth-El, etc.) in this annual event coordinated by Jewish Family Service. Meet with your fellow volunteers at the Bayonne JCC to assemble kosher for Passover food packages, and deliver them to homebound older adults living in lower Hudson County (Bayonne, J. City, & Hoboken). Along with the food, volunteers provide a friendly visit to elderly clients who may be isolated from the community. The group will assemble the food packages and then drive to the homes of local seniors to deliver the packages and make a friendly visit.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Suzy Berman at SBerman@jfsmetrowest.org or 973-637-1747
Friday, March 22, 8pm - 9:30pm: B'nai Jacob's FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service. Join Cantor Dubrow in a rousing and spiritual musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with synth, followed bya yummy and festive Oneg Shabbat. Free off-street parking. Perfect event for families, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Saturday, March 23, 9:15am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Shabbat Morning Services. Shabbat Hagadol - Parashat Zav. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Monday, March 25, 7:30pm: Chabad of Hoboken's Community Seder - First Night. Full seder with ahnd-made shmurah matzah, a variety of wines, and a delicious 3-course meal will be held for the community. Cost $45/adults, $25/children. RSVP via email below.
Location: Chabad of Hoboken, 556 1st Street, #3, Hoboken
Contact: ChabadHoboken@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 26 5:45pm: Temple Beth-El Communal Seder. Join Temple Beth-El's warm community at their Communal Seder. Reservations are required, and may be made online at http://www.betheljc.org/calendar/events/2013seder/ . Reservation deadline is March 17. Perfect event for the entire family, couples, singles, seniors, etc.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30pm: Temple Beth Am's Congregational Passover Seder. Join Temple Beth Am as they welcome the entire community in celebrating the observance of Pesach 5773 with their Second Night Congregational Seder. The Haggadah service will be conducted by Rabbi Gordon Gladstone in his lively manner, with a sumptuous Seder feast by Lox, Stock & Deli. Payment must accompany your reservation, and you may RSVP using the contact information below.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-88-2020 or TempleBethAm@optonline.net
Tuesday, March 26, 7pm: United Synagogue's Congregational Passover Seder. Don't miss USH's congregational Passover Seder with lots to enjoy for both adults and children. Rabbi Robert Scheinberg leads a traditional seder, with our congregation's "special touch" - come ready to participate. The meal will be catered, but space is limited. Everyone is welcome and babysitting will be available. Cost is $42/Adult members ($40 if paid by cash/check), $47/Adult non-members ($45 if paid by cash/check), Children ages 1-12 (includes babysitting) $12/each. All reservations must be received by the synagogue office by March 10 at office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000 or 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030. (Please contact Rabbi Scheinberg at 201.855-6696 or Rabbi@Hobokensynagogue.org if the cost of the seder presents a hardship - we will do our best to accommodate everyone's needs). If you can help volunteer with various tasks, please contact the office as well.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201-659-4000
Tuesday, March 26, 8:30pm: Chabad of Hoboken's Community Seder - Second Night. Full seder with ahnd-made shmurah matzah, a variety of wines, and a delicious 3-course meal will be held for the community. Cost $45/adults, $25/children. RSVP via email below.
Location: Chabad of Hoboken, 556 1st Street, #3, Hoboken
Contact: ChabadHoboken@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 26: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Passover Seder. Join the growing No. Bergen community for their community Annual Passover Seder. For time and other details, see contact info below.
Location: Temple Beth El, 300 75th Street (corner Hudson Ave.), No. Bergen
Contact: 201-869-9149 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Wednesday, March 27, 9am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Passover Services Day 2. Special holiday services with Hallel. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Saturday, March 30: Chabad of Hoboken Shabbat/Pesach service and lunch. Please join Chabad for a special Pesach service followed by a lunch. Open to the entire community, with no charge. RSVP is appreciated to the email below.
Location: Chabad of Hoboken, 556 1st Street, #3, Hoboken
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Tuesday, April 2, 9am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Passover Services Day 8. Special holiday services with Hallel and YIZKOR. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Tuesday, April 2, 6:30pm: Chabad of Hoboken Farewell to Pesach Meal. Please join Chabad for a special Farewell to Pesach Meal - Moshiach Seudah. All ages invited, delicious food & drink will be served. Open to the entire community, with no charge. RSVP is appreciated to the email below.
Location: Chabad of Hoboken, 556 1st Street, #3, Hoboken
Contact: ChabadHoboken@gmail.com
Friday, April 5, 6:30pm - 9pm: Temple Beth-El's FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT. Come make new friends at a potluck dinner at 6:30pm held the First Friday of each month at Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City. Followed by 7:30pm Shabbat Service with March Birthday Blessings, perfect for all ages. RSVP's for dinner are preferred to office@betheljc.org with name, number of people, and what you are bringing (main chicken dish, side dish, or salad). Kosher style - all are welcome. Great way to relax into Shabbat and connect with the Jewish community at the same time.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Sunday, April 7, 3pm - 5pm: B'nai Jacob & Temple Beth-El of J. City & United Synagogue of Hoboken's Yom Hashoah Observance. Join Cong. B'nai Jacob, Temple Beth-El of J. City, and United Synagogue of Hoboken for a community-wide 47th Annual Holocaust Memorial Day Observance. Survivor testimony, candle lighting, USH choir. Cantor Dubrow, Rabbi Hachen & Rabbi Scheinberg will lead the event. Reception following the program. All in the community are welcome. Free off-street parking in our parking lot.
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Monday, April 8: Bayonne JCC Toddler Town Session Begins. Two year olds are growing from a totally dependent world to a world of independence. Toddler Town is a transitional class designed as a stepping-stone for your toddler as they begin to enter the mobile world of preschool. Be sure to enroll your toddler in this Exciting New World. New session begins April 8, 2013. Child must be 2 years old by April 1, 2013. For more information, including rates and to register, call the number below.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard
Contact: 201-436-6900
Monday, April 8, 6pm: UJA of Bayonne Holocaust Memorial Program. Plan to attend this inspiring and important Holocaust Memorial Program, which will tell the story of Leopold Lowy and Paul Loewner's Journey of Two Lifetimes. These two brave Holocaust survivors met up again in the United States under unusual circumstances. This unique program is held inside City Hall chambers, and is attended by clergy of all faiths, and is open to the entire community.
Location: Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-6900
Wednesday, April 10: Temple Beth-El Theater Outing. Join members and non-members alike as Temple Beth-El of J. City goes to the Theater to see the off-Broadway show "My Name is Asher Lev" (based on the Chaim Potok Novel). We will attend the matinee show in NYC. Tickets are $50.00/each plus cost of transportation arranged by the Temple. RSVP to office@betheljc.org with your name and number of people who would like to attend, and they will call you to confirm. NOTE: Theater is upstairs, requiring about 30 steps.
Location: NYC
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Thursday, April 11, Time TBD: Jersey Tribe Torah on Tap. Join Jersey Tribe for a wonderful evening of Torah on Tap in Caldwell. More details available on their website listed below.
Location: Cloverleaf Tavern, Caldwell
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Friday, April 12, Time TBD: Jersey Tribe's Shabbat Dinner. Don't miss this intimate Shabbat Dinner, where you will have the opportunity to meet others, and share an evening of great conversation and delicious food. More details available on their website listed below.
Location: Temple Beth Sholom, Teaneck
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Friday, April 12, 8pm - 9:30p;m: B'nai Jacob's FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service. Join Cantor Dubrow in a rousing and spiritual musical Kabbalat Shabbat service with synth, followed bya yummy and festive Oneg Shabbat. Free off-street parking. Perfect event for families, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Saturday, April 13, 9:15am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Shabbat Morning Services. Parashat Tazria-Mezora. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Saturday, April 13, 11am - 12pm: Shabbat Children's Program. Join The Kaplan Cooperative Preschool & United Synagogue of Hoboken for a weekly interactive Shabbat music program for young families with children 3 years old and younger. Led by Jaimee Diamond, Teacher, Community Leader & USH Youth Group Advisor. Free and open to the community.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: ushpreschool@gmail.com or (201) 653-8666
Thursday, April 18, 8:30am - 10am: Jewish Business Networking with "The Tribe". HudsonJewish presents the Hudson County Business Networking event for Jewish professionals. This is your chance to make meaningful contacts with high-impact networking, and grow your business with other Jewish professionals.
Location: CASE Museum, 80 Grand Street, J. City (2 blocks from Exchange Place Light Rail, PATH, and parking lots)
Contact: For more information or to RSVP, Joshua Bernstein at 908-347-8089 or Info@HudsonJewish.org
Saturday, April 27, 9:15am - 11:30am: B'nai Jacob's Shabbat Morning Services. Parashat Tazria-Mezora. Traditional Conservative services including Torah service with discussion led by Cantor Dubrow. Delicious Kiddush luncheon follows. Free off-street parking. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, J. City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
Sunday, April 28, 10am - 12pm: B'nai Jacob's Lox 'N Learning Program. Back by overwhelming demand, Special Guest Ben Laden, will entertain us with his musical program. Wonderful Jewish songs and dancing, with Ben's unique humor and melodious accordion. Join us for a lox 'n bagel breakfast, and an entertaining time. Suggested donation $5/person to cover food costs, open to all. Free off-street parking in our parking lot. Kids, parents, grandparents, singles, couples - all are welcome!
Location: B'nai Jacob 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org, 201-435-5725
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Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Enrichment Center - Enrollment is beginning for the BJCC's nursery/preschool program for 2013/2014. Full and Half day programs available, as well as a Pre-K wraparound afternoon enrichment program. Certified teachers, fully licensed. Enrichment program includes Spanish, French, computers, math, science, swimming, sports, sign language, and cooking. Early drop-off and late pick-up available. Open House will be held on Sunday, March 3 at 11am - meet the staff, tour the facility, and find out all about the program. A few spots still remain for this year, and registration for next year is beginning. For further information contact Sandra at (201) 436-6900
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Summper Camp - Registration now on-going. Sign up now for Summer Camp - Toddler Town (2 year olds), Kiddie Kadimah (2.5-5 year olds), Camp Kadimah (Grades 1-3), Tween Discovery Camp (Grades 4-6), and Teen Travel Camp (Grades 7-9). Don't let your children miss out on the greatest summer experience available. Air conditioned facility, indoor pool, trips, hot meals, theme days, and more. Excellent caring staff, with low counselor to camper ratio. Take $100 off a full 8-week Summer session by registering on Sunday, March 3rd between 12pm-3pm during the BJCC's Purim Carnival. Applications are now available online at www.jccbayonne.org . For further information contact (201) 436-6900
Camp Galil Habonim Dror: "The Spirit of Kibbutz...Close to Home" - Since 1946, Camp Galil has been providing campers with a unique, fun, kibbutz-style overnight summer camp experience with an emphasis on community and Jewish values. Galil creates an environment that grows leaders, while fostering friendships, personal growth, and a strong connection to Israel that lasts a lifetime. The camp includes sports, swimming, arts and crafts, songs, campfires, and special days just like any other camp, but there is an indefinable element of FUN in everything that happens during the summer. Camp Galil is a kibbutz atmosphere focusing on cooperative living, and is a community of young people from all streams of Jewish life. A large majority of the counselors and staff were former campers, clearly demonstrating how campers return year after year, ultimately becoming staff-members. The camp is set in the beautiful fields and forest of Bucks County, Pennsylvania (a short distance from New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia) and serves campers from ages 8 to 16. They have 2, 3, 4, and 7 week options, plus a four day program for current 2nd grades called "Taste of Galil". Registration is currently beginning for Summer 2013, and it's not too early to start thinking about it now. Camp Galil participates in the One Happy Camper scholarship program, an organization that promotes Jewish summer overnight camp for first time attendees by providing a significant scholarship to those that qualify. For further information and to inquire about next summer, please contact the Registrar, Ilana Goldfus at Registrar@campgalil.org , (609) 558-1395, see their website at www.campgalil.org, or visit their booth at the upcoming Hoboken Arts Festival on September 30.
Camp Riverbend "Where the Fun Never Ends" - A classic day camp for boys and girls ages 3-14 in Warren Township NJ-about 30 minutes west of Hudson County. Daily bus service from stops in Hoboken & downtown Jersey City available. Swimming, sports, crafts, performing arts, nature, adventure, and more. Run by the Breene family for over 50 years. Open Houses in March and April. See advertisement in red at the top of this newsletter for special money saving offers. Contact us at www.campriverbend.com or call 908-580-CAMP.
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.
Forever Families Weekend - Weekend for Jewish families touched by adoption will be held at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake Camp in Milford, PA. For more information go to njycamps.org/families or e-mail Debbie Schwartz at pr@njycamps.org
Lubavitch on the Palisades School (LPS) - LPS, a preschool through 3rd grade Jewish elementary school is now offering door-to-door transportation in Hudson County (Hoboken and J. City). LPS is a place where young Jewish children receive an exciting, creative, and nurturing experience that will provide them with the foundation to grow educationally, socially, and spiritually. Classes have excellent student/teacher ratios, a professional staff of early childhood specialists, and a modern facility equipped with the most educationally sound equipment and manipulatives. Your child will receive a well rounded, enriching education, filled with Jewish traditions and customs intertwined with a wide array of academic subjects, personal development, values, socialization, and learning skills. They welcome every Jewish child, regardless of background or affiliation. Some spots still available for September 2012. Location: 11 Harold Street, Tenafly, NJ (transportation available). Contact Sonya Solomon, Asst. Director, 201-871-1152, Ext. 505 or Sonya@chabadlubavitch.org .
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County - SSDS is a premier Jewish day school that educates children from Pre-K (classes for 3 and 4 year olds) through 8th grade. They now serve more than 30 communities in the greater Bergen, Hudson, and Rockland County areas, as well as parts of New York City, and now offer transportation from Hudson County. Full nursery and day care facilities are also available on-site. The school is centrally located in New Milford, NJ, just 9 miles from the George Washington Bridge. If you would like more information about the possibility of giving your child a wonderful Jewish and secular education, contact them as some spots are still available for September 2012. Location: 275 McKinley Avenue, New Jersey. Contact 201-262-9898 or online at www.ssdsbergen.org .
Temple Beth-El's NEW Children's Play Group Havurah. A new weekly program for children ages birth to 3 years, and their mamas, papas, zaydes, bubbys, and caregivers. Weekly on Friday mornings, from 10am to 11:30am. This will be an informal, no-cost unstructured play group facilitated by Barbara Metz, a new resident in Jersey City. The Temple is providing a spacious and easily accessible play space in the synagogue building - just inside the wooden ramp/stairs through the green gate. Bring some pennies as we will have a small tzedakah (charity) box for your child to donate to in order to participate in and learn about giving and sharing. RSVP's are requested, but drop-ins are welcome too. Please check the signs when you park - the block directly in front of the temple building is a street sweep zone on Fridays from 10am-noon. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: Office@betheljc.org for more information.
Temple Beth-El of Jersey City Tot Shabbat Program - Monthly Shabbat program for preschool children, includes Shabbat prayers, songs, a story, and snack. For children age 5 and under with their grown-ups. Meet and make new friends, great way to meet other young families. All are welcome. Contact the Temple for dates/times of the next program. Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. Contact: office@betheljc.org for next program date.
Temple Beth-El of Jersey City and Temple Beth Am of Bayonne Sunday School and Hebrew School - This joint program between the Reform synagogues of Jersey City and Bayonne provides an enriching Hebrew School experience for children in grades K-7. Classes are led by Rabbinic and teaching staff, with a curriculum that complements the Jewish calendar. The Religious School classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30am-12 noon at Temple Beth-El in Jersey City. Teachers include Rabbi Debby Hachen, Kay Magilavy, Mazi Ferreira-da Silva, Hara Benjamin-Garritano, Jeniffer Schaeffer, and Eric Schkrutz. The whole family is part of the learning experience in the Hebrew School, and Family Education programs are also offered throughout the year. The students learn Jewish history, holidays, ethics and Jewish values, Torah, as well as Hebrew reading skills and prayer, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. This program is open to any child whose family belongs to either Temple Beth-El or Temple Beth Am. For information or questions about membership and/or registration for the upcoming 2012-2013 year, please contact either Rabbi Hachen of Temple Beth-El at (201) 333-4229 or Rabbi Gladstone of Temple Beth Am at (201) 858-2020.
Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne "Torah for Tots"- Children's program for ages 3-6 years old, to be held a couple of times each month, and may become weekly in the future. Classes are held on various Sundays from 9:30-11am at Temple Emanu-El in Bayonne. The nezt class is March 10th at 9:30am. Program includes holiday projects, crafts, songs, stories, etc. Please contact Charlene Platitzky at (201) 437.7926 for schedule and registration. Cost is $5/class.
United Synagogue of Hoboken's Tot Shabbat - Children's program for 2 and 3 year olds (accompanied by a parent) will include Shabbat prayers, songs, dancing, and storytelling. Free, registration not required. Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken. For more information including the next program date/time, email ushpreschool@gmail.com.
United Synagogue of Hoboken's Shalom Chaverim: Jewish stories, songs, crafts and more - This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old who do not attend Kaplan Preschool. Class meets Mondays from 4pm - 5pm from September 24, 2012 through June 3, 2013. Contact the preschool office for more information and fees at (201) 653.8666 or via email at ushpreschool@gmail.com.
United Synagogue of Hoboken, Kaplan Cooperative Preschool - Kaplan Preschool is accepting applications for 2013. Spaces are available for 2.5, 3 and 4 year olds. Part time and full time flexible scheduling; morning and afternoon classes. The next open house will be held on January 6, from 10am-12pm. This nurturing and enriched program combines the joy of Judaism and the love of learning. Contact Rachelle Grossman, Director at 201-653-8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com for more information and to schedule a tour.
United Synagogue USY Program - USH hosts a monthly USY program for middle school and high school students. Monthly events include games, ice breakers, food, music, and other activities and are open to boys and girls in grades 5th grade and on. For further information, contact the USH office at 201-659-4000.
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Sign Up Now for Free Jewish Books with the 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 has now begun for our area with limited spots available, 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. This program is being sponsored, underwritten, and administered in our community by United Synagogue of Hoboken, Temple Beth-El of J. City, UJA of Hoboken, and HudsonJewish. |
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Family Foundations and Donations Sought for PJ Library Program |
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HudsonJewish in partnership with United Synagogue of Hoboken, and Temple Beth-El of Jersey City is seeking information/introductions to Family Foundations and/or individuals who have a special interest in supporting Jewish education, literacy, and children's programs in Hudson County, to help fund the PJ Library program. Currently this program provides free books to over 210 children in our area, with a waiting list pending. We now distribute a PJ Library monthly e-newsletter for participating and interested families. While we have made significant progress in growing this program in our area, the program does not charge the participating families and relies on outside donations and funding to pay the nominal cost per child for the books to be distributed. Partial funding is also sponsoredc by the UJA of Hoboken, but more funds are needed. For further information on this worthwhile program, please visit their website at www.PJLibrary.org . If you or anyone you know is interested in making a contribution and sponsoring this wonderful and important project, please contact Raylie@HudsonJewish.org . |
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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. If you are interested in attending such events OR if you are willing to co-chair this Group, please contact Michelle@HudsonJewish.org if you are interested. |
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Hudson County Kosher Update |
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The number of kosher restaurants and food resources in Hudson County is increasing. The following establishments are kosher under rabbinic supervision:
- Sapthagiri - 804 Newark Avenue, Jersey City - South and North Indian restaurant; under supervision of Rabbi Shlomo Marks of Cong. Mt. Sinai. www.sapthagiri.biz
- Crumbs Bake Shop - 409 Washington Street, Hoboken; under supervision of Orthodox Kashrut Services (OKS). www.crumbs.com
- Edible Arrangements - 84 Washington Street, Hoboken; under supervision of Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg. www.ediblearrangements.com
- Grow & Behold - This site sells yummy kosher pastured meat/chicken, etc., which is better for you than the factory farmed stuff. They will deliver to Jersey City on Tuesdays for a flat fee of $5/$15 depending on how much you order. Select the delivery option of Essec County (they are aware that Jersey City is in Hudson County). www.growandbehold.com |
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Yiddish Book Collection Center Now Available in Jersey City |
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Do you or someone you know have Yiddish books, sheet music, newspapers or other non-religious printed materials but don't know what to do with them? In conjunction with the Yiddish Book Center, there will be a collection point in Jersey City for these materials to be donated to the Yiddish Book Center, a renowned museum of Yiddish literature, books, and documents. Your books will be shipped to the Yiddish Book Center, where they will be catalogued and evaluated for the permanent collection. Information about the center and the wonderful work that they are doing to preserve our very rich tradition of literature and music may be found at www.yiddishbookcenter.org . To arrange for someone to pick up your Yiddish materials for donation to the center, please contact Raylie Dunkel at Raylie@HudsonJewish.org . What a Mehaye! |
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