|
|
Dear Friends,
Happy Thanksgivukkah! As most of you surely know, Chanukah this year falls directly on Thanksgiving Day - something that last happened in 1888 and is not scheduled to happen again until 2070 (unless the calendar is adjusted). What a wonderful combination; the Jewish Festival of Lights, when we are grateful that the Maccabees fought to save the Jews from the Syrians and the miracle of a small amount of oil lasting eight full days, and the world-wide holiday of Thanksgiving, a time to give thanks for all that we have. Both of these holidays involve family, tradition, and of course delicious food, but most importantly have a similar theme of annual thanksgiving for miracles and our ability to overcome obstacles.
Hudson County is no stranger to Chanukah celebrations, starting in 2007 when we began the practice of a community-wide celebration with "Hanukkah on the Hudson". This event has been held several times over the past 7 years, and this year there are several celebratory programs across our County, including Chanukah Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth-El, Hanukkah Ugly Sweater Party with Jersey Tribe, Annual Chanukah Shabbat Service & Celebration at Temple Beth-El, Hanukkah Brunch & Holiday Celebration at Cong. B'nai Jacob, Hanukkah Celebration at Temple Beth Am, Latke Making at Temple Emanu-El, Bayonne Community Menorah Lighting, Hudson County Community Festival of Lights Celebration, and Community Hannukah Party with USH & Kaplan Cooperative Preschool. We hope to see you at one or more of these events, and encourage you to bring yourselves, your family, children, grandchildren, and friends to celebrate this joyous Festival of Lights. Wishing you a festive Chanukah & Thanksgiving, filled with lights, latkes, turkey, and tradition.
As always, if we can be of assistance or if you have an idea for a program or event, please do not hesitate to reach out to 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" |
|
Join us on Facebook!
|
| |
HudsonJewish now has an active Facebook page! Just log in to your Facebook account and search "HudsonJewish" to join. Group members can share information about upcoming events, ask questions, and generally connect with each other. This is a great way to let other people in the community know about HudsonJewish and about our region's vibrant Jewish life.
|
| CONG. B'NAI JACOB LOX 'N LEARNING PROGRAM 2013/2014 BEGINS | | |
Don't miss the start of Cong. B'nai Jacob's 2013-2014 popular Lox 'N Learning series. Our first event, to be held on Sunday November 17 at 10am, will be a special commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, with the screening of the award-winning film with music, "The Harmonists". This movie follows the story of an enormously popular German vocal sextet from the 1920's and 1930's, three of whom were Jewish, caught up in the rise of the Third Reich. Families, couples, singles - everyone welcome! $5.00 requested donation for cost of bagels & lox. Convenient and free off-street parking.
Please join us at Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. For further information, contact (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org |
|
QUALIFIED CANDIDATE SOUGHT FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION
FOR PROGRESSIVE TE-JLP JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
| |
We are looking for a dynamic Ivy league grad who will create synergy and excitement in Hudson county for a new, cutting edge educational program that involves cross disciplinary and inter-organizational cooperation with schools, congregations, parents and kids. Opportunities for growth, creativity and implementing your vision will be supported by a dedicated team desiring your success. This is ideal for someone needing flex-time or who is in school looking for a 1 or 2 day per week commitment to start and build from. Bring your creativity and exciting ideas.
The right candidate will have; Minimum 1 year supervisory experience with staff, contractors, and/or long-term volunteers; Program experience a plus; Teaching or group facilitation experience; Demonstrated ability to get results and results oriented; Familiarity with creative outreach a plus. Enthusiasm and respect for working with diverse populations and kids; Strong commitment to our inclusive, celebratory - outreach mission.
Compensation is commensurate with experience. We will offer an excellent package including time flexibility to the right candidate. Email submissions by November 5, 2013 to VWendroff@aol.com. Please apply with resume. People of Nationality, women, and local residents are encouraged to apply. Location: Bayonne, NJ - easy 20 minutes from Jersey City Path by car or Light Rail. We are on JFK Boulevard. This is a non-profit organization. Principals preferred. |
|
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN PILOT TO BEGIN IN JERSEY CITY |
| |
This November, a Pedestrian Safety Education & Enforcement Campaign pilot will take place in Jersey City. As one of five municipalities participating in a statewide program to pilot and evaluate a pedestrian safety education and enforcement campaign this fall, Jersey City seeks your support. This campaign, led by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority in partnership with the NJ Dept. of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, will be branded and feature messages targeted to motorists and pedestrians. It will be positive and focus on safe walking and driving practices.
This extremely worthwhile public service campaign to help protect our fellow members and all residents of Jersey City needs your help in garnering publicity. If you are interested in helping to spread the word (via email, flyers, etc.) in your synagogue, organization, place of employment, etc., please reach out to Andrea Gaines at AGaines@comcast.net .
|
|
DO YOU HAVE A PROGRAM YOU WOULD LIKE TO START? |
| |
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. |
|
JBN - BUSINESS NETWORKING
WITH "THE TRIBE" RETURNS |
| |
Come out and attend Hudson County's Jewish Business Networking event for Jewish professionals, at locations alternating between Hoboken and Jersey City. Meet the business leaders of Hudson County, make meaningful contacts with high-impact networking and referrals to help grow your business. Business card exchange and discussion of haves/needs in your business. Includes coffee/light refreshments.
The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 8:30am (Location TBD). For more details including location of the next meeting, please contact Joshua Bernstein at JBN@OfficeFurnitureNYC.com . |
|
Events this Month! | | |
Friday, November 1, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Friday, November 1, 6:30pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City "FIRST FRIDAY...Eat, Pray...Shabbat". Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to a potluck Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 pm and First Friday all ages service at 7:30pm. Oneg Shabbat to follow. Newcomers warmly welcomed! RSVP to office@betheljc.org. Please bring main or side dish or salad. No pork or shellfish. No meat/dairy mixed dishes. Optional: bring an unwrapped new toy for a needy child this Chanukah season.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Saturday, November 2, 9am - 10am: Kabbalah in Hoboken. Learn kabbalah based on sources recognized for centuries (Tanya 1812, Zohar 70 CE) before Hollywood discovered it. Classes are free and we welcome anyone and everyone without regard to prior background of any kind, income level, gender, age, degree of observance. We don't even have formal membership. We welcome people just like you.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116
Saturday, November 2, 6pm - 7:30pm: USH PJ Library & Young Family Event. Join friends for a brief Havdallah ceremony and sing songs to celebrate the end of a beautiful Shabbat, as we welcome the beginning of a new week. We will have musical entertainment with Preschool of Rock, and light refreshments will be served. This event is for families with children 5 and younger, and is free & open to the community. All are welcome, RSVP not required. Learn about the PJ Library program - receive free books every month. You can sign up at this event or online at pjlibrary.org
Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: Rachelle Grossman, ushpreschool@gmail.com
Sunday, November 3, 11am - 4pm: Book Fair Family Day at USH.Book Sale.
Bake Sale, Entertainment, Face Painting and more. Join us for a fun family day. Books for adults and children of all ages available. Both Jewish and secular books on sale.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: Rachelle Grossman, ushpreschool@gmail.com
Sunday, November 3, 1pm - 3pm: HudsonJewish Community Leadership Forum. Annual meeting of Hudson County region key community leadership, convened by the Board of Trustees of HudsonJewish. Attendance limited to synagogue/organization rabbis, cantors, and presidents only, strictly by invitation. If you are a synagogue religious leader or Jewish organization president, please contact HudsonJewish to be included.
Location: TBA
Contact: Michelle@HudsonJewish.org
Thursday, November 7: Moishe House Hoboken & UJA of Hoboken Happy Hour.
Young adults are invited to join Moishe House & UJA of Hoboken for a Happy Hour - location & details TBA. See Moishe House Hoboken facebook page for more info.
Location: To Be Announced, NJ
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/groups/9138543213/
Friday, November 8, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Friday, November 8, 8pm: Autumn Shabbat Dinner with Jersey Tribe. Join us for a delicious Shabbat dinner of Jewish comfort food at a private home in Perth Amboy. Please bring wine and non-alcoholic drinks to share, and let us know about any dietary restrictions. Space is limited - RSVP today! Those who RSVP "Yes" will receive the address 2 days in advance. This dinner is free, but a voluntary contribution of $10 is greatly appreciated. Visit www.paypal.com to send money to our email.
Location: To Be Provided, Perth Amboy, NJ
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Saturday, November 9, 9am - 10am: Weekly Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Kabbalah is the soul of Torah, it gives meaning to rituals which for many modern Jews have become meaningless. Every Saturday at 9 AM, before services, Chabad has an informal but traditional class on kabbalah from the perspective of Chasidus. All of our events and offerings are open and available to all without regard to prior background of any kind. We are traditional but not judgmental. Our regular participants (we don't have formal membership) include Jews of color, Jews by choice, Jews raised frum who left observance and now consider re-connecting, and spiritual seekers of all kinds. All are welcome. All Chabad offerings, are free and available to all without regard to any prior background. We don't even have formal membership.
Location: 556 First Street, # 3, Hoboken
Contact: R Moshe Shapiro 201-562-7116
Saturday, November 9, 11am: Free Family Movies for Members at the JCC. The Bayonne Jewish Community Center offers its member families a Free Family Movie every 2nd Saturday of each month at 11am. Movies will change each month, and will be geared to children from Preschool-4th Grade. THIS MONTH'S MOVIE IS "EPIC"! Parent/Caregiver must stay with child throughout the movie. Freshly popped popcorn (from our brand new popcorn cart) and drinks will be served. For more information and/or to register, please contact Caren at the phone number or email below. No money will be charged or accepted.
Location: BJCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201-436-6900 or caren@jccbayonne.org
Saturday, November 9, 7pm - 9:30pm 2013-14 TBE of Jersey City Concert Series - The Heritage Ensemble. Please join Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, for the first performance of its 2013-14 Concert Series - A Benefit for Temple Beth El, 4 concerts in all! The first concert of the series will be held on November 9th, featuring a return engagement by popular demand of The Heritage Ensemble, a quintet devoted to the concert performance of Hebraic melodies in various jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian styles, with a touch of classicism for good measure. The group includes; Eugene Marlow (founder/leader/piano/arranger), Bobby Sanabria (drums), Michael Hashim (alto/soprano saxophones), Frank Wagner (acoustic bass), and Christian Rivera (percussion). They have performed at the Eldridge Street Synagogue, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the Dizzy Gillespie Auditorium (Baha'i Center), the Baruch Performing Arts Center, Hunter College, Symphony Space, and Tavern on the Green, among other venues. Doors open at 7pm for wine, soft drinks, and dessert; Concert begins at 7:30pm. Purchase your tickets now online at www.betheljc.org/concerts/ or by mailing a check to Temple Beth-El. Tickets: $25 if purchased in advance, $30 at the door. Best price: 5 tickets for $100, good for any performance during the 2013-14 concert series.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm: USH Film "Fill The Void". This award-winning Israeli feature film is a rare cinematic window into Israel's Hassicic community, telling the story of a young woman's choice between her heart's wish and her family duty. See the trailer at http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony/fillthevoid/ . FREE, but RSVP appreciated to office@hobokensynagogue.org. Presented with the support of the Phillip and Claire Meistrich Cultural Series.
Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org
Sunday, November 10, 10am - 12pm: Kaplan Cooperative Preschool Open House. For the 2014-2015 school year. Discover our wonderful Jewish preschool. Learn more about our nurturing, creative and enriched learning community. Classes offered for children from 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Full day and part day options. Meet the director and faculty, tour the school and hear about our dual curriculum. Reservations not necessary. The event is best appreciated without children, however children may attend if necessary. Applications for the 2014-2015 school year are available as of November 1. The next open house will be on January 5, 2014. Check out our website at: www.kaplancooperativepreschool.org
Location: Kaplan Preschool, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: Rachelle Grossman, ushpreschool@gmail.com, 201 653-8666
Sunday, November 10, 6pm: Film Screening of "Refuge" with USH "over-40s". Join other USH "over-40's" for a free screening of the Ethan Bensinger film, "Refuge", on Sunday November 10th at 6pm at The Center for Jewish History in NYC. "Refuge" gives voice to the last remaining generation of survivors of Nazi persecution, retracing the lives of current residents of Chicago's Selfhelp home for refugees. Trinity College's Sam Kassow will lend historical context to these recollections of courage and resilience. This program requires RSVP to the CFJH, please call or email Laura at the USH office at 201.659.4000 or office@hobokensynagogue.org no later than Monday, Nov. 4 or you may call the CFJH directly at 212.744.6400.
Location: The Center for Jewish History, 15 W. 16th Street, NYC
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000
Thursday, November 14, 8:30am - 9:30am: Hudson Jewish Business Network Group. The Hudson Jewish Business Networking Group (JBN) returns after summer break! Meet the business leaders of Hudson County in the Jewish networking group. Business card exchange and discussion of haves/needs in your business. Coffee/light refreshments. Contact Joshua Bernstein with questions or to register.
Location: TBD.
Contact: JBN@OfficeFurnitureNYC.com
Friday, November 15, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Saturday, November 16, 9am - 10am: Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Come learn kabbalah based on sources recognized for centuries (Tanya 1812, Zohar 70 CE) before Hollywood discovered it. Classes are free and we welcome anyone and everyone without regard to prior background of any kind, income level, gender, age, degree of observance. We don't even have formal membership. We welcome people just like you.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116
Saturday, November 16, 10:30am - 12pm: Torah Lessons for Grown-Ups. Join Cantor Dubrow in our special non-traditional monthly Saturday morning Torah study. Learn the highlights of the Portion of the Week, a bit of Jewish history and culture, and some background about the upcoming Hanukkah holiday and special Torah and Haftorah readings for the Thanksgiving/Hanukkah weekend.
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, November 16, 10:30am - 12pm: Pre-Hanukkah Workshop for Kids. Pre-Hanukkah workshop for kids ages 3 and up. Join B'nai Jacob member, Jessica Lemmon, in a special holiday workshop with arts and crafts, to learn about the Hanukkah holiday timed with Thanksgiving this year. Turkeys and Dreidles, menorahs, Judah Maccabbee, and more!
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, November 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm: TBE of Jersey City Learner's Shabbat Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, answers the following questions at a Shabbat Service: Want to know why and when we bow? How to navigate the prayer book? When to wear a tallit? How the prayers are ordered? All questions welcomed as we teach, pray, and sing through the Shabbat morning service in an informal relaxed setting. Light Kiddush lunch to follow. RSVPs to office@betheljc.org preferred, Drop-ins welcome.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Sunday, November 17, 8:30am-11am: Film Series SUNDAYS at Temple Emanu-El. Join Temple Emanu-El for Minyan at 8:30am, followed by 9am coffee & cake, and the movie at 9:30am. The movie being shown this week is The Gatekeepers. Meet six leaders of Israel's secret service, the Shin Bet, which has dealt with conflict amid the quest for peace for nearly 50 years. For the first time, these men discuss the challenging truths and consequences of their counterterrorism mission. Rated PG-13, 95 minutes.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201.436.4499
Sunday, November 17, 10am - 12pm: SPECIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF KRISTALLNACHT: FILM, "THE HARMONISTS". Lox 'n bagels brunch followed by screening of award-winning film with music, "The Harmonists," about an enormously popular German vocal sextet from the 1920s and 1930s - three of whom were Jewish - caught up in the rise of the Third Reich. Historical and informative with great acting and great music. Cantor Dubrow will introduce the film and speak about her work on the Broadway show, "Band in Berlin" about the Comedian Harmonists. Families, couples, singles - everyone welcome! $5.00 requested donation for cost of bagels & lox. Convenient and free off street parking. For further information, contact info@bnaijacobjc.org .
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Monday, November 18, 7:30pm - 9pm: Workshop - "Grief & Bereavement". A workshop presented by Jewish Family Service of Metrowest - Grief: Before and after the loss of a loved one. Included topics; Anticipating Loss, Anticipatory Grief, Easing the Pain, Self Care, The Process of Grieving, Stages of Grief, Ebb & Flow of Feelings, Moving Forward. Facilitated by Anne Mollen, LCSW of Jewish Family Service. Please RSVP to office@hobokensynagogue.org .
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: office@hobokensynagogue.org
Tuesday, November 19: Fine Whisky Tasting to Benefit Leket Israel. Leket Israel will host a fine Whisky Tasting to benefit their food rescue programs for the poor. Program will be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC. The evening will feature rare and aged spirits, gourmet kosher catering, expert whisky sommeliers, a fine whisky and spirits auction, and more. Sponsorships start at $1000, VIP tickets are $360 (SOLD-OUT), and general admission cost is $200. To become a sponsor or purchase tickets, please contact American Friends of Leket Israel. Tickets are limited and will not be available for purchase at the door.
Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC
Contact: 201.331.0070 or info@leket.us
Wednesday, November 20, 7pm: Seminar focusing on Development in Children with Learning & Autism Spectrum Disorders. The 2013 Joseph F. Goldberg Memorial Learning Disabilities Seminar is being held on November 20th at 7pm. It will focus on the emotional development in children with learning and Autism Spectrum disorders, and a transformative approach to treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, DIR/Floortime. This event is open to the public, and free of charge, although Pre-registration is required. The event is co-sponsored by Jewish Family Services of MetroWest NJ, Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, and MetroWest CARES. The guest speaker is Dr. Serena Wieder, Clinical Director, Profectum and Founder and Past Assoc. Chair of the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders. Dr. Wieder will explain the benefits of DIR/Floortime, and the role parents can play in their child's treatment. For more information or to register, visit the JFS website at www.jfsmetrowest.org .
Location: St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 S. Orange Avenue, Livingston
Contact: Sylvia Heller at 973.765.9050, Ext. 1708 or Sheller@jfsmetrowest.org
Friday, November 22, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Friday, November 22, 6pm: Family Friday Shabbat Musical Service & Dinner at Temple Emanu-El. Join us for a Special FAMILY FRIDAY MUSICAL SERVICE FOLLOWED BY FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER! Featuring Israeli musician, Eyal Sherf. Perfect for families looking for a Jewish connection for their young children, but enjoyable family-friendly service for everyone.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201.436.4499
Friday, November 22, 6:45pm - 9:30pm: Friday Night Speaker, Micha Feldmann, at USH. Guest speaker Micha Feldmann, Chief Architect of Operation Solomon airlift of Ethiopian Jews. Light refreshments at 6:45pm, services and speaker at 7pm. This portion of the service is free. Followed by a Shabbat Dinner at 8pm - cost $15/person. RSVP at www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000 or email office@hobokensynagogue.org .
Location: United Synagogue of Hoboken, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: 201.659.4000 or office@hobokensynagogue.org
Friday, November 22, 8pm - 10pm: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! At Cong. B'nai Jacob. Come rock the night with Cantor Dubrow. Shabbat melodies - old and new, with instrumental accompaniment. Be part of the new spirituality at B'nai Jacob. Enjoy singing and learning new melodies. Festive Oneg Shabbat to follow. Families, couples, singles - everyone welcome. Free off-stree parking. For further information, contact info@bnaijacob.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, November 23, 9am - 10am: Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Learn kabbalah based on sources recognized for centuries (Tanya 1812, Zohar 70 CE) before Hollywood discovered it. Classes are free and we welcome anyone and everyone without regard to prior background of any kind, income level, gender, age, degree of observance. We don't even have formal membership. We welcome people just like you.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116
Saturday, November 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm: TBE of Jersey City Chanukah Tot Shabbat. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, is calling all preschoolers and their grown-ups for a Chanukah Tot Shabbat. Join Rabbi Hachen and Student Cantor Elaya for storytelling, music, movement, and snack to celebrate Chanukah! Tot Shabbat is a mostly monthly experience for preschoolers and their grown-ups, providing an opportunity for little ones to do Jewish activities and for young families to make connections with each other and the community. Open to all, but RSVPs preferred so that we can have enough materials on hand. Drop-ins ALWAYS welcome. To get email reminders for Tot Shabbat, send a note to office@betheljc.org .
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Saturday, November 23, 4pm: Hanukkah Ugly Sweater Party with Jersey Tribe. Young adults (20s/30s) are invited to put on their ugliest sweater (Hanukkah-themed, Cosby-inspired, or otherwise) and enjoy an afternoon of olive oil tasting, trivia, and discovering the real miracle of Hanukkah. Win a prize by knowing all the words to the Dreidel Song or for having the ugliest sweater. $10 contribution requested at http://hanukkahuglysweater.eventbrite.com/ . RSVP and get ideas for creating your ugly sweater on our facebook page or website. Ample free parking available. This event is co-sponsored by Jersey Tribe and Temple Beth-El and is supported in part by the HUC-JIR Be Wise Entrepreneurial Grant. For further details and to RSVP, visit www.jerseytribe.org or their Facebook page or via email to thejerseytribe@gmail.com .
Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Contact: www.jerseytribe.org
Sunday, November 24, 3pm - 4pm: The Hoboken Jewish Book Club Meeting. Join us for our next meeting of the Hoboken Jewish Book Club (formerly known as NCJW-HH Vol. 2). We will be reading A House in the Sky: A Memoir, by Amanda Lindhout. RSVP to hobokenjbookclub@gmail.com by Nov. 15.
Location: Panera Bread, 310 Washington Street, Hoboken
Contact: hobokenjbookclub@gmail.com
Sunday, November 24, 7pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City and an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, will be joining other religious institutions in the Journal Square/McGinley Square/Bergen Avenue area for a neighborhood Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The service will be hosted at St. Paul's Church, with parking available at the St. Dominic Academy parking lot at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Duncan Avenue. Rabbi Hachen will participate along with area clergy. Come celebrate the diversity and unit of our vibrant religious communities, as we give thanks for all of our blessings, and work to share those blessings with others.
Location: St. Paul's Church, 38 Duncan Avenue, J. City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Friday, November 29, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Friday, November 29, 7pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City's Annual Chanukah Shabbat Service & Celebration. Please join Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, at their Annual Chanukah Shabbat Service and Celebration. Led by Rabbi Hachen and Student Cantor Elaya, perfect for all ages. Please bring your family's Chanukah menorah and candles, so we can make this year's Festival of Lights the brightest one ever. Followed by a Latke Feast Oneg Shabbat. All are welcome - family, friends, and neighbors. Our doors are always open.
Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Contact: office@betheljc.org
Saturday, November 30, 9am - 10am: Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Come learn kabbalah based on sources recognized for centuries (Tanya 1812, Zohar 70 CE) before Hollywood discovered it. Classes are free and we welcome anyone and everyone without regard to prior background of any kind, income level, gender, age, degree of observance. We don't even have formal membership. We welcome people just like you.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 |
|
Save the Date!
|
|
Sunday, December 1, 10am - 12pm: Special Hanukkah Brunch & Holiday Celebration at Cong. B'nai Jacob. All are welcome! Join us for holiday entertainment, games, prizes, and lots of Hanukkah fun for all. Menorah candle lighting and special Hanukkah songs. Families with kids of all ages, couples, singles - everyone welcome! $5.00 requested donation for cost of bagels and lox. Convenient and free off-street parking. For further information, contact info@bnaijacob.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Sunday, December 1, 11am: Hanukkah Celebration at Temple Beth Am. Come Celebrate Hanukkah at Temple Beth Am. Adults $18, Children Under age 13 $8, Children Under age 3 Free. MUST RSVP BY November 26 at 201.858.2020.
Location: Temple Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne
Contact: Sandy at the Temple Office, 201.858.2020
Sunday, December 1, 3pm: LET'S MAKE LATKES!! at Temple Emanu-El. We're making latkes in the Temple kitchen at Temple Emanu-El in Bayonne. For children, and children-at-heart. Learn the secret latke recipe, and get your hands dirty with other children and families in a warm, inviting, and all-inclusive environment.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201.436.4499
Monday, December 2, 4:30pm City of Bayonne "Community Menorah Lighting". Join us on the Sixth Night of Hanukah at the Networking Cfe in Bayonne for a community-wide Menorah Lighting, with singing by the preschool children of the Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy. Then follow us to the Bayonne JCC for a super Chanukah Party - see listing below.
Location: Networking Café, 418 Broadway (corner of 19th Street), Bayonne
Contact: 201.436.6900
Monday, December 2, 6pm-8pm Hudson County Community celebrates The Festival of Lights! Don't miss this wonderful Hudson County wide event, celebrating Chanukah. Event includes festive dinner, music, and "Hanukah Happening", as well as great activities for children, including obstacle course, bounce house, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, PLUS Meet & Greet your favorite SUPER HEROES & PRINCESSES! Cost is $10/adults ($15/at the door), $5/children (under 3 years are FREE). Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended - don't miss this spectacular family Chanukah event! Funding is made possible in part by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, Thomas DeGise, County Executive & the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne (close to 45th Street Light Rail station, or plenty of on-street parking available).
Contact: Caren at Caren@jccbayonne.org or 201.436.6900
Wednesday, December 4, 5pm - 7pm: Community Hannukah Party with USH & Kaplan Cooperative Preschool. Don't miss this wonderful Community Hannukah Party, especially geared for children 5 years old and younger. Join us at 5pm for welcome and start of the party. At 5:15pm concert with Adam & Mike!!!, 6pm Menorah Lighting led by Rabbi Scheinberg, 6:25pm Holiday Refreshments will be served. Program is free for current Kaplan students & USH members, $5/person for non-members ages 2 & older.
Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken
Contact: Rachelle Grossman, ushpreschool@gmail.com, 201 653-8666
Thursday, December 5, 10am - 11am: Chair Yoga at the Bayonne JCC. Don't miss this exciting new program, part of our new Adult Series. Every Thursday for 8 weeks, join us for this easy type of yoga, done in a seated position. Perfect for seniors, those with any physical limitations, or those simply looking for a low-impact exercise program. Taught by Sarah Anafora, an experienced and certified yoga instructor, with many years of experience teaching senior and chair yoga. Cost is $5/class. To sign up or for further information, call Caren at 201.436.6900.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Caren at (201) 436.6900 or Caren@jccbayonne.org
Thursday, December 5, 7pm: Tricky Tray Fundraiser at the Bayonne JCC. Join us for a fun evening, where you can win great prizes, socialize, and have a great time, all while supporting the Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy at the Bayonne JCC. The evening will include prizes from large to small, including beauty items, entertainment tickets, electronics, Disney tickets, and other great items. Something for everyone - all are welcome! Light dinner & dessert will be served. For admission and ticket prices, contact the JCC at (201) 436.6900.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Erin at (201) 436.6900
Friday, December 6, 9:30am - 11am: Jewish Culture Corner at Temple Beth El of No. Bergen. Jewish Culture Corner for children ages 2-4 years old will take place on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Children will be introduced to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, learn about and celebrate Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, learn about Israel, and explore all things Jewish in both Hebrew and English. Every morning will include music, movement, story time, a fun craft, and on Friday mornings a Kabbalat Shabbat celebration. Temple Beth El is pleased to offer this program in partnership with the Solomon Shechter Day School of Bergen County. Sign up now!
Location: Temple Beth El of No. Bergen, 300 75th St. (corner of Hudson Ave), N. Bergen
Contact: Libby Henik 917.669.3762 or www.templebethelofnorthbergen.org
Friday, December 6, 6:30pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City "FIRST FRIDAY...Eat, Pray...Shabbat". Monthly First Friday at Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to join us for this special event. The 6:30pm Shabbat Dinner will be provided by the Rivo Family in honor of Sammy becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Please RSVP to office@betheljc.org by December 2 with your name and how many attending. Newcomers always welcome - open to the community. Dinner will be followed by an all-ages Shabbat Service at 7:30pm in the sanctuary.
Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229
Saturday, December 7, 9am - 10am: Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Come learn kabbalah based on sources recognized for centuries (Tanya 1812, Zohar 70 CE) before Hollywood discovered it. Classes are free and we welcome anyone and everyone without regard to prior background of any kind, income level, gender, age, degree of observance. We don't even have formal membership. We welcome people just like you.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116
Thursday, December 12, 8:30am - 9:30am: Hudson Jewish Business Network Group. The Hudson Jewish Business Networking Group (JBN) returns after summer break! Meet the business leaders of Hudson County in the Jewish networking group. Business card exchange and discussion of haves/needs in your business. Coffee/light refreshments. Contact Joshua Bernstein with questions or to register.
Location: TBD.
Contact: JBN@OfficeFurnitureNYC.com
Thursday, December 12, 10am - 11am: Chair Yoga at the Bayonne JCC. Don't miss this exciting new program, part of our new Adult Series. Every Thursday for 8 weeks (first class is December 5), join us for this easy type of yoga, done in a seated position. Perfect for seniors, those with any physical limitations, or those simply looking for a low-impact exercise program. Taught by Sarah Anafora, an experienced and certified yoga instructor, with many years of experience teaching senior and chair yoga. Cost is $5/class. To sign up or for further information, call Caren at 201.436.6900.
Location: Bayonne JCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: Caren at (201) 436.6900 or Caren@jccbayonne.org
Friday, December 13, 8pm - 10pm: FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! At Cong. B'nai Jacob. Come rock the night with Cantor Dubrow. Shabbat melodies - old and new, with instrumental accompaniment. Be part of the new spirituality at B'nai Jacob. Enjoy singing and learning new melodies. Festive Oneg Shabbat to follow. Families, couples, singles - everyone welcome. Free off-street parking. For further information, contact info@bnaijacob.org
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Saturday, December 14, 9am - 10am: Weekly Kabbalah Class in Hoboken. Kabbalah is the soul of Torah, it gives meaning to rituals, which for many modern Jews have become meaningless. Every Saturday at 9am, before services, Chabad has an informal but traditional class on kabbalah from the perspective of Chasidus. All of our events and offerings are open and available to all, without regard to prior background of any kind. We are traditional, but not judgmental. Our regular participants (we don't have formal membership) including Jews of color, Jews by choice, Israeli-Americans, Russian-Americans, Jews raised frum who left observance and now consider re-connecting, and spiritual seekers of all kinds. All are welcome - we don't even have formal membership.
Location: 556 First Street #3, Hoboken
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116
Saturday, December 14, 10:30am - 12pm: Torah Lessons - Parashat Vaykhi at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join Cantor Dubrow in a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in Jewish history: the end of the Book of Genesis. Learn about the custom of celebrating the end of each of the Five Books of the Torah with Hazak, Hazak v'Nitkhazek! Kiddush lunch follows. For further information, contact info@bnaijacobjc.org .
Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Contact: (201) 435-5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org
Sunday, December 15, 8:30am-11am: Film Series SUNDAYS at Temple Emanu-El. Join Temple Emanu-El for Minyan at 8:30am, followed by 9am coffee & cake, and the movie at 9:30am. The movie being shown this week is Barney's Version. Golden Globe winner Paul Giamatti stars as Barney Panofsky, a Jewish Canadian television producer who reflects in flashbacks on three strange decades - and three wives - in this adaptation of Mordecai Richler's acclaimed novel. Rated R, 134 minutes.
Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
Contact: 201.436.4499
BE SURE TO WATCH FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER. |
| Children's Programs and Activities | |
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy - Registration is stil ongoing for the 2013-2014 school year, with some spots still open. We offer classes for children ages 2.5-5 years, which follow the NJ Core Curriculum Standards including social and emotional development, approaches to learning, Language and Communication Development, Cognitive Development, and physical and motor development. Full days 8:30am-4:30pm, Half Days available 8:30am0inoon, Early drop-off 6:30am-8:30am, Late pick-up 4:30pm-6:30pm. Enrichment program will include as part of the curriculum; Spanish, Mandarin, Math, Science, and "Preschool of Rock" Physical Education. Each classroom has certified teachers, with a very low student to teacher ratio. Limited spaces are available, so please contact us soon. For further information contact Director, Erin Van Horn at erin@jccbayonne.org or (201) 436-6900.
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy Toddler Town Program. Enrollment is ongoing for our Toddler Town Program at the Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Children's Academy. This half-day program is desgined for chilren, 2 years old, and emphasizes their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Program includes Greeting & Discovery Time, Circle Time (Reading, Vocabulary), Snack, Special Activity (theme related), and Goodbye/Dismissal. We offer either 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) or 5 days per week, and you may select either mornings (9:30am-12pm) or afternoons (2pm-4:30pm). CHILD MUST TURN TWO BY NOVEMBER 1, 2013. For information on registration, contact Erin at (201) 436.6900 or Erin@jccbayonne.org .
Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Children's Academy After-School Program. After school program for Pre-K through 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 Scott at (201) 436.6900 or Scott@jccbayonne.org .
Bayonne Jewish Community Center Fall Programming. Programs for children include; 2-5 year olds: Travel Tumblers, School of Rock, Just for Kicks; Kindergarten: Travel Tumblers, School of Rock, Sports for K's; Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8: Chess, Lego Engineering, Robotics, Art Classes, Flag Football, Bowling & more. Grades 3 & up: Perkel Children's Theater Group. There is also an Aquatics program with Baby & Me for infants thru 2 years old and Semi and Private Swim Lessons for 3 year old thru adults. The BJCC also offers Birthday Party Rentals with various themes - available on Saturdays and Sundays. For Adults, join Zumba, Yoga, TaiChi, Student Art Classes, Fitness Center, Creative Thinking, Basketball, and our new line-up of Art & Drawing (evening classes), Mah Jongg, Chair Yoga (First Class will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10am), Computer Learning, Lehr House of Learning - JCC University (speaker series), Defensive Driving Course, & Traveling Spa. All classes begin in October & November. For information & to register, visit our website at www.jccbayonne.org or contact Program Director Caren Miceli for dates, times, and fees at Caren@jccbayonne.org or (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 summer 2014, 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.
J-Sitter.com - Jewish Babysitting Service. A new FREE Jewish babysitting service that is just getting off the ground nationwide. www.J-Sitter.com advertises as a place for Jewish families to find Jewish sitters in their area. Whether a person needs a babysitter, pet sitter or house sitter, they will be able to find it on J-Sitter. This service also furnishes a place for people to find sitting jobs. HudsonJewish does not endorse J-Sitter; we simply furnish this information so that you can follow up if interested. For more information contact www.J-Sitter.com .
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 2013/2014 year. 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 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 the 2013/2014 year.
Location: 275 McKinley Avenue, New Jersey. Contact 201-262-9898 or online at www.ssdsbergen.org .
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. 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 Fall program. 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. Don't miss the next Open House on Sunday, November 10, 10am-12pm to meet the director and faculty, tour the school, and hear about our dual curriculum. Contact Rachelle Grossman, Director at 201-653-8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com for more information or 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. |
|
Sign Up Now for Free Jewish Books with the PJ Library
|
| 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. |
|
Family Foundations and Donations Sought for PJ Library Program |
| |
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 Michelle@HudsonJewish.org . |
|
Hudson County Kosher Update |
| |
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 - 325 River Street, 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
- Shoprite 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 |
Volunteers Sought; Donations Appreciated
|
| |
HudsonJewish is a 100% volunteer effort and relies on the community for support. While donations are always appreciated, the most important thing we need is people to help with specific tasks. In particular, if you have skills in publicity, website development, or events organizing, contact us at Info@HudsonJewish.org. You will be joining a dedicated and capable group of volunteers to serve a growing community that depends on HudsonJewish for information and connection to other Jews in the vicinity.
If you agree that HudsonJewish is doing good work for the community, you are also invited to make a donation either by PayPal on our website, or by check to: HudsonJewish, PO Box 225, Jersey City, NJ 07303.
HudsonJewish is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
|
| Share This Newsletter | | | HudsonJewish relies on word of mouth. Please share this newsletter by clicking on the link below:
|
|
"HudsonJewish" and the HudsonJewish logo are trademarks of the Hudson Jewish Community Forum, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation having 501(c)(3) status. Our mission is to nurture and support Jewish life in Hudson County, New Jersey.
HudsonJewish: Connecting Our Community |
|
|
