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Dear Friends:
It seems incredible that we are starting to get ready for the High Holidays already, when it seems that summer just got here. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your spiritual needs, explore the various synagogues and services in our community, and spend time connecting with spiritual leaders and fellow congregants. It is routinely a time when entire families attend services, and as such, it is important that each of us picks the place that is best suited for us to reflect and worship.
Several of our Hudson County synagogues offer free tickets for the High Holiday services (including Cong. B'nai Jacob of J. City, Temple Beth El of J. City, Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, Cong. Mt. Sinai of J. City, Temple Beth Am of Bayonne, United Synagogue of Hoboken - offers some free of charge services, and for newcomers to the area who have lived here for two years or less, check out www.jfnnj.org/holidaytickets). Be sure to check out the Events section of this newsletter for further information about the different services offered and details about obtaining tickets. Most organizations do require advance reservations (even when there is no charge for tickets) for purposes of planning and security, so be sure to follow directions for confirming your seats. Any of our local Rabbis and/or Leaders will be happy to speak with you in advance to answer questions about services, rituals, and customs, so don't hesitate to reach out to them - their contact information may be found on our website at www.HudsonJewish.org .
On behalf of myself and the entire HudsonJewish Board of Directors, wishing you a wonderful end of summer, and an early Sweet and Successful New Year!
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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TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF BAYONNE
WELCOMES A NEW RABBI
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Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne began the process of contemplating its contributions and its resolve to improve and continue to be a source of spiritual and personal enrichment for its congregants and everyone in the community. After a long search, the Temple is proud to announce the appointment of its new spiritual leader, Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen. The Board of Directors of Temple Emanu-El, together with the entire family of congregants, is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Jacob. With bracha (blessings), the new team will work hard to continue the legacy of its former members, and ensure that the synagogue continues to offer meaningful experiences for all involved. The hope is that together we can promote spiritual and personal kinship and renewed interest in our future.
Rabbi Jacob was born in England, and comes from a long line of Spanish Sephardic congregation rabbis. He is concerned about the survival of this work, thus obtaining a certificate as a Green Consultant. He has studied voice at the Belz Cantorial School, an opportunity that allowed him to attain proficiency in classical music and playing classical guitar. His love of music will bring joy and enrich the atmosphere at the Temple's services. His love of writing has resulted in the publishing of his articles by Newsday and Image magazines, as well as local newspapers. His concern for the people of his community led him to receive the Bronx JCC 2000 Rabbinic Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service, and his love of human fairness motivated him to join many U.S. Jewish and Christian leaders in asking President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard. As part of his innate interest in the welfare of his congregants, the Rabbi has also studied pastoral and grief counseling at New York University.
Rabbi Jacob was ordained by the Kol Yaakov Torah Center in Monsey, New York, receiving an Orthodox Rabbinical Semiha Yore Yadin. He was also ordained in 2006 in a Conservative Rabbinic Ordination by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, California. He received a Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Psychology from Yeshiva University, and also attended the Jewish Theological Seminary and Academy for Jewish Religion in New York, where he received his certification in Chemical Dependency Counselor for Clergy. The Rabbi last worked as a pulpit rabbi at the Kings Park Jewish Center in Kings Park, NY. His skills involve working with intermarried families, women's discussion groups, initiating programs for the Boy Scouts of America, launching a new Farmer's Market, and being committed to Tikun Olam as his congregation was recognized as one of the top LI Care regional food donors. He has previously been a rabbi in Reno, Nevada, where he revitalized the Hebrew School and partnered with USY's Shabbatons.
Rabbi Jacob's vast experience with all age groups and members of all interests and walks of life is a testament to his ability to create new enthusiasm for this congregation and the Hudson County Jewish community at large in the upcoming New Year. Please feel free to join us at Temple Emanu-El to meet our new Rabbi and be part of the revitalization of this wonderful synagogue in Bayonne, New Jersey.
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NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY MISSION TO ISRAEL -
COME CELEBRATE ISRAEL AT 65!
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JFNA Network of Independent Communities will be sending a Mission to Israel, which is open to the entire community. This special mission will highlight Israel's major sites and attractions, and provide an immersive experience to gain a deeper connection to Israel and her people. Highlights will include; walking the streets of Jerusalem and seeing the restored Jewish Quarter, visit to the Western Wall and tour of the underground tunnel, experience a magical Shabbat in Jerusalem and explore Israel's holy sites, engage in briefings by US and Israeli government officials and go behind the headlines with American and Israeli journalists, visit the Herzl cemetery where Israel's leaders and bravest are buried and tour Yad Vashem, Israel's renowned Holocaust Museum, Explore the historical excavations in Caesaria, see famed mystical city of Safed, tour Masada and swim in the Dead Sea, tour the northern and southern borders of Israel to understand the nation's security and visit Sderot, a community protected by Operation Pillar of Defense, and much more. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a contingent from the local Hudson County Jewish community??
Don't miss this amazing opportunity - spaces are limited! Missions are as follows; 10 day Mission + 3 day General Assembly extension - October 31-November 13, 2013; 7 day Mission + 3 day General Assembly extension - November 3-13, 2013; 5 day Mission + 3 day General Assembly extension - November 5-13, 2013. General Assembly Extension: Join thousands of Jewish leaders from North America and Israel at the General Assembly. Engage in passionate dialogue about the critical issues facing the Jewish community with high ranking members of the government of Israel. If you would like to take part in this incredible mission, register today at www.cvent.com/d/dcqb70 (PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED WEBSITE LINK) or for further information contact Edward Finkel, JFNA Network Northeast Region Director at 212.284.6530 or Edward.Finkel@JewishFederations.org
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DO YOU HAVE A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO START? |
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We know that each of our readers have different interests. Whether you are seeking others interested in an organic community garden, trips to a winery, bike riding, families with young children informal get-togethers, singles events for 40's-50's or 50+, trips to Atlantic City or beyond, we are sure that there are others in our community who share your pastimes.
As HudsonJewish is an all-volunteer organization, we are happy to publicize such events, but want to get our community organized into various groups based on common interests. If you are interested in a particular activity, hobby, or pastime AND are willing to head up a meet-up group or yahoo group for other like minded individuals, please email us at info@hudsonjewish.org with your full name, contact information (phone & email), and what activity you are interested in starting.
We will work with you to help you get up & running, publicize your group or event, and maybe even come out and join you! We can't wait to hear from you, so please go ahead and get in touch with us soon. |
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BAYONNE JCC SEEKS MAH JONG INSTRUCTOR |
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Bayonne JCC seeks an experienced (but not necessarily professional) Mah Jong player to teach those interested in playing the game how to play. The JCC will provide the room, coffee service, and tiles, and play is free to members. If you are an experienced Mah Jong player who wants to share your love of the game with beginner and/or intermediate players, please contact Jewel Gregory at JoyaBG@gmail.com |
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JBN - BUSINESS NETWORKING
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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. Cost is $10/person in advance or at the door includes kosher breakfast. For date/time of the next meeting, please contact email address below.
For more information and for the next meeting date, contact Joshua Bernstein at Info@HudsonJewish.org
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Events this Month!
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Friday, August 2, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 Introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet; learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays; learn about Israel and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories and arts and crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program and get a discount on the Fall Program. To reserve your place or for additional information, call Libby Henik at 917-669-3762.
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen
Contact: For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
Friday, August 2, 6:30pm - 9pm: TBE First Friday Potluck Shabbat. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to our monthly First Friday potluck Shabbat supper at 6:30pm followed by a joyful all ages service in the Sanctuary at 7:30pm, led by Lauren Shub. August birthday blessings. A wonderful way to get to know our growing community. RSVP's for dinner preferred to office@betheljc.org with name, number of people, and what you are bringing. (Main dish, side dish, or salad.) Kosher style (no pork or shellfish).
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Blvd., J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Friday, August 9, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 Introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet; learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays; learn about Israel and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories and arts and crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program and get a discount on the Fall Program. To reserve your place or for additional information, call Libby Henik at 917-669-3762.
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen
Contact: For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
Friday, August 9, 6pm - 7pm: USH Shabbat in the Park. United Synagogue of Hoboken invites you to Shabbat in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner (kosher or vegetarian please) to Church Square Park, we'll bring the challah and grape juice. Join Rabbi Scheinberg for song, prayer, and stories to welcome Shabbat. Especially for families with infants and toddlers, though children and adults of all ages are invited. RSVP appreciated to ushpreschool@gmail.com, but you can come even if you don't rsvp. (in the event of rain, this event will be cancelled). 7pm services will take place at USH as usual. Location: Church Square Park - 5th and Willow/Park, Hoboken
Contact: 201-653-8666
Friday, August 9, 6:30pm: Shabbat by the Sea with Jersey Tribe. Celebrate Shabbat by the Sea in Perth Amboy with Jersey Tribe. Meet at Cong. Beth Mordecai at 6:30pm, then we will walk down to Bayview Park for a singing & inspiration in the middle of nature. Dinner follows at 8pm. RSVP on facebook or at www.jerseytribe.org .
Location: Cong. Beth Mordecai, 224 High Street, Perth Amboy
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Monday, August 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm: Jewish Family Service Holocaust Survivor Caregiver Seminar. Jewish Family Services of MetroWest New Jersey will conduct two free seminars led by experts in health and medical fields, featuring new approaches to care for Holocaust survivor family members and to provide support for the caregivers. This second workshop to be held on August 12 will be entitled "Empowering Caregivers", and will be presented by Harriet Blank, Program Director, OHEL Children's Home & Family Services. For more information or to register please see contact information below. This program is generously funded by The Claims Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Location: JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
Contact: Susan Schechter 973.765.9050, Ext. 1727 or SSchechter@jfsmetrowest.org
Thursday, August 15, 7pm - 9pm: Expectant Parents Workshop at Home of Rabbi Hachen, Rabbi of TBE of Jersey City. Are you expecting a new baby over the next 6-8 months? Come learn about the Jewish approach to pregnancy and ceremonies welcoming new babies into the community. And make some new friends! For all parents-to-be, including single, adoptive, interfaith and GLBT. Bring your questions and a healthy adult snack to share. Open to the community. Can't come on August 15th? Email your name and due date so we can include you in future programs for expectant or new parents.
Location: Downtown JC near Hamilton Park provided to those who RSVP
Contact: RSVP to rabbihachen@betheljc.org
Friday, August 16, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 Introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet; learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays; learn about Israel and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories and arts and crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program and get a discount on the Fall Program. To reserve your place or for additional information, call Libby Henik at 917-669-3762.
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen
Contact: For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
Friday, August 16, 6pm - 7pm: USH Shabbat in the Park. United Synagogue of Hoboken invites you to Shabbat in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner (kosher or vegetarian please) to Church Square Park, we'll bring the challah and grape juice. Join Rabbi Scheinberg for song, prayer, and stories to welcome Shabbat. Especially for families with infants and toddlers, though children and adults of all ages are invited. RSVP appreciated to ushpreschool@gmail.com, but you can come even if you don't rsvp. (in the event of rain, this event will be cancelled). 7pm services will take place at USH as usual. Location: Church Square Park - 5th and Willow/Park, Hoboken
Contact: 201-653-8666
Sunday, August 18, 10am: Temple Beth Am Meet the Rabbi Breakfast. Temple Beth Am invites you to join us for a complimentary breakfast with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Come and get to know the Rabbi and his wife, Sheila Shuster, at this event which is open to the entire community and is free of charge. Feel free to bring your friends. Please RSVP for this event at (201) 858.2020 so that we know how many to plan for. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet Hudson County's newest Rabbi and his wife, and spend some time chatting with them and the Beth Am community.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Wednesday, August 21, 7pm: Wrap It Up with Jersey Tribe. Work as a team, do a good deed, grab a great beer! Jersey Tribe is going back to help with monthly packaging at the Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry from 7-9pm. Immediately following the event, we'll enjoy a round at Gaslight Brewery, a local bar. RSVP on facebook or at www.jerseytribe.org .
Location: Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry, Cong. Oheb Shalom, 170 Scotland Rd., So. Orange
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Friday, August 23, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 Introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet; learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays; learn about Israel and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories and arts and crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program and get a discount on the Fall Program. To reserve your place or for additional information, call Libby Henik at 917-669-3762.
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen
Contact: For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
Friday, August 23, 7:30pm: Jersey City Shabbat Dinner with Jersey Tribe. Join us for a delicious end of summer Shabbat dinner in Jersey City at the Alexan Club Room, next to the main entrance at Windsor Liberty House. The room is reserved exclusively for Jersey Tribe. Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions when you RSVP on the Jersey Tribe website or Facebook page.
Location: The Alexan Club Room, 115 Morris Street, J. City
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Saturday, August 24, 11:30am - 1pm: TBE of Jersey City Tot Shabbat Playtime and Lunch. Children ages 0-5 and their siblings and grownups are welcome to a summer gathering sponsored by Temple Beth-El, the Reform Jewish congregation of Jersey City, at the home of a Temple member near Pershing Field Park. Rabbi Hachen will stop by for some Shabbat singing. Bring a healthy kid friendly snack to share for lunch. Drinks and challah provided. Come meet some new and old friends!
Location: at the home of a Temple member near Pershing Field Park
Contact: RSVP to office@betheljc.org with name and email and we will send you the location
Friday, August 30, 9:30am - 11am: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 Introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet; learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays; learn about Israel and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories and arts and crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program and get a discount on the Fall Program. To reserve your place or for additional information, call Libby Henik at 917-669-3762.
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen
Contact: For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
Saturday, August 31, 7pm: Saturday Night at the Movies! & Selichot at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Screening of award-winning, Oscar-nominated Israeli film, "Footnotes" about a father and son's academic rivalry and jealousies. Free popcorn and parking! All welcome! No charge. To reserve your place(s), call Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or email info@bnaijacobjc.org. Short Selichot service led by Cantor Dubrow following the film screening to usher in the High Holy Days with all the beautiful tunes of the season!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, August 31, 7pm - 8pm: TBE of Jersey City Selichot Program. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites the community to a Selichot program, the "Power of Forgiveness" documentary film clips with discussion, dessert, Havdalah and Selichot prayers.
Location: Temple Beth-El in Jersey City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: office@betheljc.org or www.betheljc.org
Saturday, August 31, 8pm: Selichot Services at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for Selichot Services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Join our inviting Reform community for the start of the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Saturday, August 31, 8:30pm: Film & Selichot Program with United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for a film and discussion at 8:30pm, followed by Selichot services at 9:30pm. All are welcome, at no charge.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
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Save the Date!
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Wednesday, September 4, 7pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for the start of the High Holiday services. This service DOES require tickets in advance, please contact the office to purchase tickets.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Wednesday, September 4, 7:30pm: Cong. Sons of Israel Erev Rosh Hashanah Service. Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, welcomes the community to join us for the first night of Rosh Hashanah services. All are welcome, no charge, you may make a voluntary donation if you wish. Join this small, warm, and inviting congregation for the High Holiday Services.
Location: Cong. Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, J. City
Contact: 201-798-0172
Wednesday, September 4, 7:30pm: Cong. Mt. Sinai Erev Rosh Hashanah Service. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, led by London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks. Our doors are open to all, with no charge for tickets. 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: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 4, 8pm - 10pm: TBE of Jersey City Erev Rosh Hashanah Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites all to pray with our diverse and warm community at the Erev Rosh Hashanah Service followed by a dessert reception* to welcome student cantor Elaya Jenkins-Adelberg. We love welcoming the entire Jewish community for our High Holy Days services. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets WITHOUT CHARGE. Last year, over 120 unaffiliated households joined our members in worship. The tradition continues. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to sharing the beauty of our services and the Jewish holy days with all in need of a home for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In return, we ask our guests to give a donation from the heart to support our Temple. We hope that many who attend will also consider becoming members this year under our Terumah (free will offering) program that replaces traditional Temple dues http://www.betheljc.org/terumah/. *If you can bake for the reception, please RSVP to office@betheljc.org
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: Request complimentary tickets at http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ or call 201.333.4229
Wednesday, September 4, 8pm: Rosh Hashanah Eve Services at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for the start of Rosh Hashanah services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Join our inviting Reform community for the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Thursday, September 5, 9am-12:30pm - Rosh Hashanah at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Celebrate the Jewish New Year and hear the sounds of the Shofar! Be part of the Jewish community, proclaiming our Jewish peoplehood. All are welcome, no charge for tickets. To reserve a place, call Jane Canter at 201.435.1172 or email Info@bnaijacobjc.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Thursday, September 5, 9am - 1:30pm: Rosh Hashanah services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Rosh Hashanah services, including Shofar blowing. This service DOES require tickets in advance, please contact the office to purchase tickets.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Thursday, September 5, 9:30am: Cong. Mt. Sinai Rosh Hashanah Service - Day One. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join us for Rosh Hashanah services, led by London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks. Morning services will start at 9:30am. Minchah services will begin at 7pm. doors are open to all, with no charge for tickets. 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: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Thursday, September 5, 10am: Cong. Sons of Israel Rosh Hashanah Service. Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, welcomes the community to join us for the Rosh Hashanah services. All are welcome, no charge, you may make a voluntary donation if you wish. Join this small, warm, and inviting congregation for the High Holiday Services.
Location: Cong. Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, J. City
Contact: 201-798-0172
Thursday, September 5, 10am - 12pm: TBE of Jersey City Rosh Hashanah Services - Day 1. Temple Beth El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites all to pray with our diverse and warm community for Rosh Hashanah morning services. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets throughout the High Holy Days WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Thursday, September 5, 10:30am: Rosh Hashanah Services Day One at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for Rosh Hashanah services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Join our inviting Reform community for the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Thursday, September 5, 2pm - 3pm: TBE of Jersey City Rosh Hashanah Family Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to bring your family for praying, singing, story telling and shofar blowing. Especially for families with children up to age 8, but all ages are welcome. There will be a Happy Birthday to the World birthday cake after the service. All High Holy Day services are open to the public WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Thursday, September 5, 3pm: Tashlich on the Hudson (Day 1 of Rosh Hashanah) with Cong. B'nai Jacob. Cast away your sins in the Hudson River at this festive downtown celebration to welcome the year 5775. Music & Israeli dancing. Bread crumbs provided, along with apples and honey for a sweet new year and cookies for kids of all ages. To reserve your place, call Jane Canter, (201) 435-1172 or email info@bnaijacobjc.org
Location: Korean War Monument at the foot of the Washington Street, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Thursday, September 5, 3:45pm - 5pm: TBE of Jersey City Tashlich at Liberty State Park. Join Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, for the Rosh Hashanah custom of Tashlich - scattering our sins on the waters. We will meet at Liberty State Park immediately following our Family Service at the Temple. Bring bread to crumble into the Hudson River.
Location: Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ - exact location to be determined
Contact: for details, check our website at www.betheljc.org or call 201.333.4229
Thursday, September 5, 4:45pm: Rosh Hashanah Afternoon & Evening Services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Rosh Hashanah services, including public shofar blowing at 4:45pm, Mincha (afternoon service) at 5pm, and Ma'ariv (evening service) at 7pm. Don't forget to join us for Tashlich service at 5:30pm (see listing below. This service DOES NOT require tickets in advance, all are welcome!
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Thursday, September 5, 5:30pm - 6pm: Tashlich with United Synagogue of Hoboken. On Rosh HaShanah afternoon, Jews traditionally gather at a body of water to symbolically cast our sins into the waters...... Meet at 5:15pm at 115 Park Avenue, or at 5:30pm at Pier A Park (1st Street and Sinatra Drive). Rain or Shine! All ages are invited for this brief ceremony and celebration! If the weather's good, bring along a picnic dinner!
Location: Pier A Park (1st Street and Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Friday, September 6, 9am-12:30pm - Rosh Hashanah at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Celebrate the Jewish New Year and hear the sounds of the Shofar! Be part of the Jewish community, proclaiming our Jewish peoplehood. All are welcome, no charge for tickets. To reserve a place, call Jane Canter at 201.435.1172 or email Info@bnaijacobjc.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Friday, September 6, 9am - 1:30pm: Rosh Hashanah services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Rosh Hashanah services - Day Two, including Shofar blowing This service DOES require tickets in advance, please contact the office to purchase tickets.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.orgFriday,
September 6, 9:30am: Cong. Mt. Sinai Rosh Hashanah Service - Day Two. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join us for Rosh Hashanah services, led by London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks. Morning services will start at 9:30am. Minchah services will begin at 7pm. Our doors are open to all, with no charge for tickets. 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: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Friday, September 6, 10am: Cong. Sons of Israel Rosh Hashanah Service. Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, welcomes the community to join us for the Rosh Hashanah services. Yizkor will be at approximately 1pm. All are welcome, no charge, you may make a voluntary donation if you wish. Join this small, warm, and inviting congregation for the High Holiday Services.
Location: Cong. Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, J. City
Contact: 201-798-0172
Friday, September 6, 10am - 11:30am: TBE of Jersey City Rosh Hashanah Services - Day 2. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites all to pray with our diverse and warm community for Day 2, Rosh Hashanah morning services. All High Holy Day services are open to the public WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Friday, September 6, 10:30am: Rosh Hashanah Services Day Two at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for Rosh Hashanah services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Join our inviting Reform community for the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Friday, September 13, 6:15pm: Kol Nidrei at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join us for worship services on this beginning of the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. (No experience necessary) - Listen to the evocative strains of the Kol Nidrei Prayer. All are welcome, no charge for tickets. To reserve your place(s), call Jane Canter at 201.435.1172 or email Info@bnaijacobjc.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Friday, September 13, 6:15pm: Yom Kippur Evening Services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Yom Kippur services, beginning with Mincha at 6:15pm, followed by Kol Nidre (evening service) at 6:30pm (sharp). This service DOES require tickets in advance, so please contact the office to purchase tickets.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Friday, September 13, 7pm: Cong. Mt. Sinai Kol Nidrei Service. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join us for Kol Nidrei services on Yom Kippur eve, led by London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks. Our doors are open to all, with no charge for tickets. 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: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Friday, September 13, 7pm: Cong. Sons of Israel Kol Nidrei Service. Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, welcomes the community to join us for the Yom Kippur services. All are welcome, no charge, you may make a voluntary donation if you wish. Join this small, warm, and inviting congregation for the High Holiday Services.
Location: Cong. Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, J. City
Contact: 201-798-0172
Friday, September 13, 7:30pm - 9:30pm: TBE of Jersey City Kol Nidre Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites all to pray with our diverse and warm community, for Kol Nidre services on the eve of Yom Kippur. We love welcoming the entire Jewish community for our High Holy Days services. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets WITHOUT CHARGE. The tradition continues. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to sharing the beauty of our services and the Jewish holy days with all in need of a home for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In return, we ask our guests to give a donation from the heart to support our Temple. We hope that many who attend will also consider becoming members this year under our Terumah (free will offering) program that replaces traditional Temple dues. http://www.betheljc.og/terumah/ We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Friday, September 13, 8pm: Erev Yom Kippur Services at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for the start of the Yom Kippur services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Join our inviting Reform community for the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Saturday, September 14, See Times Below: Yom Kippur at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join us for worship services on the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. (No experience necessary). Morning service 9am-12:30pm, Yizkor Memorial 11am, Afternoon Program 5pm - includes reading and discussion of book of Jonah oplus film clips. Ne'ilah and Break the Fast - 6:30pm. Brief closing service with final Shofar blast, followed by sumptuous Break the Fast, sponsored by Sid and Jane Canter. Special children's activities. No charge for tickets or Break the Fast, all are welcome! To reserve your place(s), call Jane Canter at 201.435.1172 or email Info@bnaijacobjc.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, September 14, 9am: Yom Kippur Services & Yizkor at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Yom Kippur morning services, beginning at 9am, with Yizkor (memorial service) at approximately 12 noon. This service DOES require tickets in advance, so please contact the office to purchase tickets. (There is a public Community Yizkor service at 4:30pm that DOES NOT require tickets).
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Saturday, September 14, 9:30am: Cong. Mt. Sinai Kol Nidrei Service. Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City Heights invites all and sundry to join us for Yom Kippur services, starting at 9:30am for morning services. Minchah will be at 6pm, and Neilah will begin at 7pm. Our doors are open to all, with no charge for tickets. All services are led by London native, Rabbi Shlomo Marks. 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: RavShlomo.MtSinai@gmail.com
Saturday, September 14, 10am: Cong. Sons of Israel Rosh Hashanah Service. Cong. Sons of Israel of J. City, welcomes the community to join us for the Yom Kippur services. Yizkor will be at approximately 1pm. All are welcome, no charge, you may make a voluntary donation if you wish. Join this small, warm, and inviting congregation for the High Holiday Services.
Location: Cong. Sons of Israel, 35 Cottage Street, J. City
Contact: 201-798-0172
Saturday, September 14, 10am - 12pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Morning Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to pray with our diverse and warm community at Yom Kippur morning services. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets WITHOUT CHARGE throughout the High Holy Days. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 10:30am: Yom Kippur Services at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth Am of Bayonne invites the community to join us for Yom Kippur services, led by our new leader, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin. Morning services begin at 10:30am, afternoon services at 3pm, Yizkor at 5pm, and Neilah at 6pm. This will be followed by a community Break the Fast. Join our inviting Reform community for the High Holiday services. All are welcome, no charge for tickets at any time.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: 201-858-2020
Saturday, September 14, 1:30pm - 3pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Music and Private Prayer in Social Hall. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to music and private prayer in our social hall in the early afternoon on Yom Kippur. All the High Holy Day services are provided WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Family Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to bring your family for praying, singing and story telling, as even the little ones learn about how to say "I'm sorry" at the Yom Kippur Family Service. Especially for families with children up to age 8, but all ages are welcome. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing all High Holy Day tickets WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 3pm - 4pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, observes and remembers loved ones during our Yizkor Memorial Service on Yom Kippur. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets WITHOUT CHARGE throughout the High Holy Days. If you are not a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 4pm - 6pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Afternoon Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to pray with our diverse and warm community. This year our Yom Kippur Afternoon Service will include Temple members speaking about their values and passions as Jews. Come be inspired by Stuart Lutz and Ellen Simon. We open our doors as wide as possible by providing tickets WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 5:15pm - 8pm: Yom Kippur Afternoon & Evening Services at United Synagogue of Hoboken. Join USH for Yom Kippur afternoon & evening services, beginning at 5:15pm with Mincha (afternoon service), Neilah (concluding service) at 6:45pm, and the final Shofar blast at 7:50pm. All followed by a light break-fast. This service DOES require tickets in advance, so please contact the office to purchase tickets. (There is a public Community Yizkor service at 4:30pm that DOES NOT require tickets).
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201-659-4000 or visit our website, www.hobokensynagogue.org
Saturday, September 14, 6pm - 7pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Ne'ilah (Closing) Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to pray with our diverse and warm community for the close of Yom Kippur and the Ne'ilah Service. All High Holy Day tickets are provided WITHOUT CHARGE. If you are not yet a member, please go online to http://www.betheljc.org/5774hhtix/ and fill out the special ticket request form or call the Temple office at 201.333.4229 to arrange to receive complimentary tickets. We look forward to meeting you.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Saturday, September 14, 7:15pm - 8:30pm: TBE of Jersey City Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to stay for our free communal Break-the-Fast following the close of Yom Kippur High Holy Day services. All are welcome and encouraged to meet the entire TBE Jewish community. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201.333.4229
Sunday, September 15, 9:30am - 12pm: TBE Opening Day of Religious School. The first day of the joint Temple Beth-El of Jersey City/Temple Beth Am of Bayonne Religious School begins for the 2013-2014 school year. Religious school meets at Temple Beth-El in Jersey City on Sunday mornings from 9:30-12noon. The school program, for grades K-7, runs from September through May with small classes and special family programs throughout the year. New families welcome to pre-register by contacting office@betheljc.org so they can meet with Rabbi Hachen before opening day. Learn more about our personalized Hebrew program and our engaging small classes where fifty children from diverse backgrounds learn to see the world through Jewish eyes.
Location: Temple Beth-El in Jersey City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: office@betheljc.org
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| Children's Programs and Activities | |
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy - Registration is now open for the 2013-2014 school year. School begins Monday, September 9, 2013 with classes for children ages 2.5-5 years. Full days 8:30am-4:30pm, Half Days available 8:30am-12noon, Early drop-off 6:30am-8:30am, Late pick-up 4:30pm-6:30pm. Enrichment program will include as part of the curriculum; Science, Math, Language Arts, Mandarin, Spanish, Music. Each classroom has certified teachers, with a very low student to teacher ratio. Classes are filling up, so please contact them soon. For further information contact Sandra at (201) 436-6900.
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Children's Academy After-School Program. After school program for K-8th Grades. Children are picked up from Bayonne and select Jersey City Schools. Program runs from 3:30-6:30pm, and includes homework assistance by certified teachers, swimming, sports, Game Zone. For information on registration, contact (201) 436.6900.
Bayonne Jewish Community Center Fall Programming. Programs for children include; Lego Engineering, Preschool of Rock, Gymnastics for preschool, Art Appreciation for Children, Kicks for Kids, Indoor Football & more. For information & to register, call (201) 436.6900.
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Summer Camp - It's not too early to sign up for Early Bird registration for Summer 2014. 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, limited spaces are available. Air conditioned facility, indoor pool, trips, hot meals, theme days, and more. Excellent caring staff, with low counselor to camper ratio. 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".
It's not too early to start thinking about registration for Summer 2014. 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 this summer, please contact the Registrar, Ilana Goldfus at Registrar@campgalil.org , (609) 558-1395 or see their website at www.campgalil.org
Camp Riverbend "Where the Fun Never Ends" - Aclassic 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. Mention HudsonJewish for for special money saving offers for new campers. 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.
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 2013. 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 2013. 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 program is held at the home of Barbara Metz in Jersey City. 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, and when you do so, you will receive the address.
Location: Home of Barbara Metz, 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 -
The joint Temple Beth-El/Temple Beth Am Religious School meets at Temple Beth-El in Jersey City on Sunday mornings from 9:300inoon. The school program, for grades K-7, runs from September through May with small classes and special family programs throughout the year. Learn more about our personalized Hebrew program and our engaging small classes where fifty children from diverse backgrounds learn to see the world through Jewish eyes at http://www.betheljc.org/study/school/ or contact Rabbi Hachen at rabbihachen@betheljc.org. New students welcome year round.
Temple Beth El of No. Bergen Children's Hebrew Culture Corner. Temple Beth El of No. Bergen will hold a Hebrew Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old, on Friday mornings from July 12th through August 30th. We will introduce the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and celebrate all things Jewish with music, stories, and arts & crafts. Sign up now for our FREE summer program, and get a discount on our fall enrollment. Locatied at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th Street, No. Bergen. For further information or to reserve your place call Libby Henik, 917.669.3762
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. 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 Shalom Chaverim Program - Children's program for 3 & 4 years old who do not attend Kaplan Cooperative Preschool. This fun program includes Jewish stories, crafts, and more, and is a drop-off class. In addition to Jewish holidays and Shabbat celebrations, we will explore PJ Library books. Program is Mondays from 4:00-5:00pm from September 23, 2013-May 12, 2014, and registration is for the school year. Cost for the school year is $700 for synagogue members and $750 for non-members. For more information and to sign up, contact Rachelle Grossman at 201.653.8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com .
United Synagogue of Hoboken's Kaplan Toddler Time
Shabbat Program - Children's program for 6 months - 2 years old with a caregiver. Sing-a-long with Rabbi Scheinberg, story time, art, movement and play - meet new friends. Toddler I - Ages 6-15 months 10:45 - 11:45am, Toddler II - Ages 16-24 months 9:30 - 11am. Classes are held on Friday mornings weekly, from September 9, 2013 through December 20, 2014. Sign up for the sessions or drop in. Location 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken. Contact ushpreschool@gmail.com for more information.
United Synagogue of Hoboken's Kaplan Twos Program - Children's program for 2 year olds. Caregiveer & me program includes circle time, music, art, story time, movement activities, outside play, and snack. Early learning literacy, math and science. Thursday includes a Shabbat sing-a-long. Held Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11am, from September 9, 2013 through December 20, 2014. A great introduction to preschool. Sign up for the sessions or drop in. Location 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken. Contact ushpreschool@gmail.com for more information.
United Synagogue of Hoboken's Kaplan Cooperative Preschool Summer Day Camp- It's not too early to sign up for Summer 2014, to ensure your child gets a spot. Summers at Kaplan are joyful, energetic and creative. Themes, sprinklers, outside play. For children 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Some openings still remain. Contact Rachelle Grossman at 201 653-8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com for more information.
United Synagogue of Hoboken, Kaplan Cooperative Preschool - Kaplan Preschool is still accepting applications for September 2013 enrollment. Some spaces are available for 2.5 to 5 year olds. Part time and full time flexible scheduling; morning and afternoon classes. 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. VISIT US AT THE HUDSONJEWISH BOOTH AT THE HOBOKEN ARTS FESTIVAL ON MAY 5, 11AM-6PM. |
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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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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:
- Basic Food, 204 Washington Street, Hoboken.
Carries many products with a Kosher symbol.
- Crumbs Bake Shop - 409 Washington Street,
Hoboken; under supervision of Orthodox Kashrut
- Edible Arrangements - 84 Washington Street, Hoboken; under supervision of Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg. www.ediblearrangements.com
- Fresh Direct - Carries a Kosher line & they deliver to Hoboken. www.Freshdirect.com
- Garden of Eden - 226 Washington Street, Hoboken. Carries many kosher items, including a great variety of the very popular Zomnicks Challah - comes in fresh each Thursday. www.edengroumet.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
- Kings - River Road, Hoboken. Now has Empire glatt chicken nuggets in the frozen section and Neshama glatt all-natural sausages in the frozen section.
- Sapthagiri - 804 Newark Avenue, Jersey City - South and North Indian restaurant; under supervision of Rabbi Shlomo Marks of Cong. Mt. Sinai. www.sapthagiri.biz
- Shprite of Hoboken, 900 Madison Street, Hoboken. Carries a small Kosher section as well as many other Kosher items around the store (check for the Kosher symbol). They also have some challah & meat.
- 16 Handles Yogurt - 1185 Maxwell Place, Hoboken; delicious frozen yogurt. All yogurt flavors are kosher, and all except a few toppings are kosher (non-kosher toppings are clearly marked as such). Open Sun-Thursday, 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm. 16handles.com/Hoboken/php Under the supervision of International Kosher Council, Rabbi Zev Schwarcz
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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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