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AUGUST 2014 
In This Issue
Rabbinical Ordination of Rabbi Marsha Dubrow at CBJ
PJ Library Program Presents Pre-High Holiday Buzzzz Off at Liberty Science Center
Stop the Sirens Rally Held in Hudson County
August 2014 Events
Save the Dates!

Dear Friends:

 

I am writing this to you while still feeling a sense of wonder and pride after our recent Stop The Sirens rally, held in Hudson County at United Synagogue of Hoboken, last week on July 23rd. The event was the brainchild of Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin of Temple Beth Am of Bayonne, who just recently returned from a trip to Israel, where he witnessed the horrors being experienced by those living there as a result of missile attacks by Hamas. Upon his return from his trip overseas, he immediately sent out an email to HudsonJewish leadership, along with other areas Rabbis from different congregations in Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, and North Bergen asking for our help in doing "something, anything" to address this issue. There was an instant response, with everyone contacted saying yes, and how can we help. Over the next 10 days we managed to put into place an incredible rally and prayer vigil, attended by over 250 people from all around the County and beyond, along with religious leaders of all faiths, and elected officials and dignitaries. Speeches were well presented and poignant, musical contributions were made by the USH choir, Rabbi Marsha Dubrow, and local entertainer Peri Smilow. Media coverage was vast, both before the rally and again after it was over.

 

I want to publicly acknowledge and thank all of the leadership who took part in making this rally such an overwhelming success, and the first of its kind to be held in Hudson County. The success is measured by the amount of attendees, the involvement of interfaith clergy, media coverage, donations received by the Jewish Federation to be sent to Israel, as well as the impact that this had in bringing together what has previously been a rather fractured Jewish community in our area. This proved that we can and will work together, regardless of affiliation or non-affiliation, religious beliefs, nationality, or location, to work toward an important common goal. It was with enormous pride that I viewed all of those who gathered in USH's sanctuary that Wednesday evening, despite the short notice, the rain, and the intense heat, to show clearly that we stand with Israel, for Israel, and support Israel at this most difficult time.

 

Please join me in making a donation to JFN's Stop the Sirens campaign, where monies collected are earmarked solely and specifically for aid to Israel and its citizens during this crisis. It is simple to make a donation, either via JFNA's website, at: www.JewishFederations.org/StopTheSirens , by texting 51818 subject Israel, or by mailing a check to JFNA, Att: Ed Finkel, 25 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10004-1010. Please don't wait - give your support to this most critical cause TODAY. Thank you again to all those who helped plan, participated, and attended this event. We stand together in making publicly known our support for Israel and its residents.

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

 

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  RABBINICAL ORDINATION OF RABBI MARSHA DUBROW AT CBJ

  

B'nai Jacob's "Cantor" Dubrow

Becomes "Rabbi" Dubrow

Dr. Marsha Dubrow, Cantor and Spiritual Leader of Congregation B'nai Jacob of West Side Avenue in Jersey City, is now officially Rabbi Marsha Dubrow. Having received Rabbinic Ordination - Semicha - in mid-July from JSLI, the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute, a non-denominational seminary headquartered in New York City, Rabbi Dubrow has now been bestowed with this important title. For the past nine years, Rabbi Dubrow has served B'nai Jacob as its Cantor, and for the past seven years as its sole Spiritual Leader. Since July, she has assumed the role of Rabbi formally with the official sanction of JSLI's Bet Din.

 

An award-winning composer of sacred Jewish music, Rabbi Dubrow has been featured in the Boston Jewish Music Festival, as well as published and recorded by the Shalshelet Foundation for New Jewish Liturgical Music. She is the recipient of numerous composer grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. A Resident Scholar at the Center for Jewish Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center, Rabbi Dubrow has authored numerous papers and articles in the field of Jewish Studies, and lectures frequently at academic institutions and synagogues. Her most recent article was published in late 2013 in YIVO's collection of essays from the Milstein Conference entitled, New York and the American Jewish Communal Experience. Additionally, she has presented many scholarly papers at the Association for Jewish Studies conferences in recent years.

 

Rabbi Dubrow has been active in the Hudson Jewish community since arriving in 2005. She has been the sole pulpit leader of Congregation B'nai Jacob for the last seven years and will now continue to serve her congregation as she did previously, officiating at all life cycle events, leading services, reading torah, leading torah study, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care. Since arriving at B'nai Jacob, Rabbi Dubrow introduced music on the bimah during Shabbat services and has herself composed much of the Friday night liturgy for the Friday Night Live! Musical monthly services at CBJ. Rabbi Dubrow holds an M.F.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University, a M.A. from New York University and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. A former Fellow at Harvard's Weatherhead Institute for International Affairs and Brandeis University's Summer Institute in Israel Studies, she currently serves on the Board of Directors of the United Nations World Food Program and the International Women's Forum.

 

The board and congregation of B'nai Jacob are delighted to continue their longstanding relationship with now Rabbi Dubrow as its Spiritual Leader. Her official Rabbinic Installation will take place on Sunday, September 14, at 2 PM. The Hudson Jewish community is invited to attend this simcha for the entire B'nai Jacob community which will be followed by a community celebration featuring Metropolitan Klezmer. Congregation B'nai Jacob is excited about this next chapter in its institutional history.

 PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM PRESENTS PRE-HIGH HOLIDAY BUZZzzzz OFF AT THE LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER

PJ Library of Hudson County presents their Pre-High Holiday Buzzzzz Off, a family event for all families raising Jewish children. This event will be held on Sunday, September 7 from 10am - 2pm at the Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Boulevard, J. City).

 

Ongoing events from 10am-2pm will include apple & honey tasting station; make your own Shofar; decorate cards for seniors; LSC Beehavin' Show at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3pm; LSC Bee exhibit included; sign up for PJ library, and refreshments available. Scheduled activities include; 10am Storytime; 10:30am Sing-a-long; 11am Shofar blowing; 11:30am LSC Bee Presentation, 12pm LSC Bee Presentation; 12:30pm Sing-a-long; 1pm Shofar blowing; 1:30pm storytime.

 

PJ Library of Hudson County is a Jewish family engagement program providing free monthly Jewish books to families raising Jewish children ages 6 months to 8 years old. This program is appropriate for both current PJ families and those interested in signing up. $10 per family online in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-high-holiday-buzzzzzzzzzz-off-tickets-12413187177 or $15 per family at the door. Full admission to Liberty Science Center after the program at reduced admission fee $7 adults, $5 children. Science Center parking: $7. Call 201-653-8666 for information. Join us and Bee Ready for a Sweet New Year!

 

Hudson County PJ Library is funded by: PJ Library, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, HudsonJewish, Temple Beth-El of J. City, United Synagogue of Hoboken, United Jewish Appeal of Hoboken, The United Synagogue of Conservative Judiasm, and the Violet Zall Hordes Foundation. 

HUDSON COUNTY JEWISH COMMUNITY JOINS IN CONTINENT-WIDE

"STOP THE SIRENS" CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL

 

 

Since July 7, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists have fired more than 2,600 rockets on Israel, reaching deep within populated civilian centers. Three-quarter of Israelis -- five million Jews, Christians, Muslims and many others -- live under constant threat of rocket fire, no one is immune to the effects of being a nation at war. Every time a rocket is fired into Israel by Hamas terrorists, a siren blares.  Many Israelis are given 15 seconds to make it to safety. As a result, Israelis live their lives between sirens, in and out of bomb shelters. Trauma care providers report a 300 percent increased need for services to help Israelis manage anxiety, fear and stress-especially among the most vulnerable.

 

In a demonstration of support for Israel, approximately 250 members and friends of the Jewish community of Hudson County gathered at the United Synagogue of Hoboken ("USH") to join a national campaign to "Stop the Sirens" and help Israelis. "Stop the Sirens" is a community-wide effort responding to urgent needs in Israel, coordinated by Jewish Federations of North America ("JFNA") on behalf of Federations across North America; and in partnership with the Union for Reform Judaism, the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and Jewish Reconstructionist Communities. The event attracted 6 local rabbis: Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen of Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne, Rabbi Marsha Dubrow of Congregation B'nai Jacob of Jersey City, Rabbi Debra Hachen of Temple Beth-El of Jersey City, Rabbi Shlomo Marks of Congregation Mount Sinai of Jersey City, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin of Temple Beth Am of Bayonne, and Rabbi Robert Scheinberg of United Synagogue of Hoboken, whose congregation served as host to the gathering. In a remarkable display of community support, they all stood together, expressing solidarity with Israel and pledging to do what they can to help. The evening was co-sponsored by numerous local Jewish organizations including HudsonJewish. Local entertainer Peri Smilow sang the national anthem. Framing the gathering in terms of international as well as local community solidarity, Rabbi Salkin observed: "This is a great show of solidarity at a time when our people needs it the most-when we have witnessed anti-Semitic attacks in Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and most recently, in Calgary, where there was an attempted lynching of a pro-Israel activist. This evening is not only about Israel, though it is certainly about Israel. It is also about you, the Jewish community of Hudson County. By being here, we have shown ourselves what we are capable of doing together."

 

Rabbi Marks, a London-born rabbi who lived with his family in Israel before immigrating to the United States, shared his very personal words as one who has lived through previous rocket attacks on Israel: "As an Anglo-Israeli my perspective on the sirens is a little different. Some of you may remember Gulf War One. Well, my family actually lived through it. At the time my wife and I were parents to children who were 10, 8, 4,  and 2. I remember sitting in our salon at 2:35 in the morning when the first siren went off. We gathered up the children-the older ones got the smaller into a mask and a tent respectively-and we put on our gas masks and sat there for 4 hours. The hard part for me was knowing that anything but a full chemical warfare suit was all but useless if they dropped Sarin gas."

 

Local elected officials also showed up-some of them to speak-in support of the Jewish community and of Israel. In the words of Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer, "The loss of life on all sides is tragic, but Israel has an obligation to defend her citizens just as our nation or any other nation would do.  I stand in solidarity with Israel during this difficult time." Other elected officials in attendance included Hoboken Councilwoman Beth Mason, Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, and New Jersey State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, who delivered a strong statement in support of Israel's right to defend itself. Statements of support were also read on behalf of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, United States Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressman Bill Pascrell.

 

Perhaps the most moving presence at the synagogue was that of Father George Greiss, an Egyptian Coptic priest from Saint Abanoub and Saint Antonius Church in Bayonne. Father Greiss, whose own Christian community has recently been subject to oppression in Egypt, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the many rabbis in attendance, as he expressed hope that peace would soon prevail in the Middle East: "I am optimistic that the ancient values that have sustained mankind are today re-affirming themselves to prepare us for a kinder, happier twenty-first century," Father Griess said. Andrew Gross, Advisor to the Israel Consulate General in New York, spoke on behalf of the State of Israel, addressing such themes as the country's right to defend all of its citizens-Jewish, Muslim, and Christian alike-from Hamas's rocket attacks and cross-border "terror tunnels."

 

Summarizing the proceedings afterward, Rabbi Dubrow, who supplied musical accompaniment during the rally, placed the event in a broader context: "People in Hudson County and throughout the world of all Abrahamic faiths must pray for a cessation of the bloodshed and a lasting peace. Our Stop the Sirens Rally, attended by more than 250 Hudson County citizens, including numerous municipal, county and state elected officials, as well as Jewish and non-Jewish clergy alike, attests to the unified voice with which we speak in support of humanitarian solutions and an end to Hamas' reign of terror."

 

Contributions to JFNA's dedicated "Stop the Sirens" campaign can be made on the JFNA website, at: www.JewishFederations.org/StopTheSirens , by texting 51818 subject Israel, or by mailing a check to JFNA, Att: Ed Finkel, 25 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10004-1010.

JBN - BUSINESS NETWORKING

WITH "THE TRIBE" SEEKS NEW LIAISON. MEETINGS TO RESUME

AFTER THE SUMMER


The HudsonJewish JBN meetings are on hiatus for the summer, and meetings will resume again after the summer. We are currently seeking a new liaison to help head this program, with the support of HudsonJewish. The group meets monthly in the morning in Jersey City, and provides an opportunity for business leaders and professionals to 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.


If you are interested in helping to lead this group (location is already confirmed), please contact us at Info@HudsonJewish.org .

Events this Month!

Friday, August 1, 6:30pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City "FIRST FRIDAY...Eat, Pray...Shabbat" Potluck Dinner. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to a potluck dinner at 6:30pm and First Friday all ages service at 7:30pm including August birthday blessings. Oneg Shabbat to follow. Newcomers warmly welcomed! Please bring a main dish (chicken or veggie), appetizer, side dish or salad. No pork or shellfish, no meat/dairy mixed dishes. Optional: Bring a can of hearty ready to eat food for local food pantries. Please RSVP to office@betheljc.org advising how many people will attend, & what dish you will bring.  

Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Contact: www.betheljc.org or RSVP to office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Friday, August 1, 8pm: Friday Night Live! Musical Service With Rabbi Dubrow at B'nai Jacob. Join Rabbi Dubrow in a restrful and tuneful end-of-hectic-week welcoming of Shabbat downtime. Delicious Oneg Shabbat follows service. All welcome. Join the Ruach! Plenty of free off-street parking. For more info contact Jane Canter, unclejane1@aol.com .

Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City

Contact: www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Saturday, August 2, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com 

 

Saturday, August 2, 10:30am: Torah Lessons for Grown-Ups & Holiday Workshop for Kids at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join Rabbi Dubrow in a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in Jewish history for Parashat Devarim, as we begin the final book of the bible, Deuteronomy. Bring kids of all ages for a special Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, & Sukkot Holiday Fun Workshop. Oneg follows services. Free off-street parking. For more info contact Jane Canter, unclejane1@aol.com .

Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City

Contact: www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Monday, August 4, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Monday, August 4, 6pm: Tisha B'Av Pre-Fast Supper & Chanting/Reading of Eicha at B'nai Jacob. Join CBJ for a free pre-fast Tisha B'av Supper at 6pm, sponsored by Rabbi Dubrow and David Rosenberg. Dinner followed by community chanting/reading of Book of Eicha, Lamentations, and singing of Kinot. No charge for supper, but reservations required to Min Natovitz at 201.435.5075. Free off-street parking.

Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City

Contact: To RSVP for supper, contact 201.435.5075

 

Friday, August 8, 7pm: "Sound of Music" at the BJCC. The Perkel Youth Theater of the Bayonne JCC proudly presents "Sound of Music" on August 8-10. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 28th at www.brownpapertickets.com . Come out and support this children's theater, with performers ranging in age from 8-15, as they sing and dance to one of Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved classics! This show is good for all ages. Tickets are $12 for general seats (middle to back of theater) and $15.00 for preferred seats (first seven rows) plus the online service fee. For more information, call 201.436.6900.

Location: BJCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne

Contact: 201.436.6900 for further information
 

Saturday, August 9, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Saturday, August 9, 7pm: "Sound of Music" at the BJCC. Ongoing Show.

Location: BJCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne

Contact: 201.436.6900 for further information

 

Sunday, August 10, 2pm: "Sound of Music" at the BJCC. Ongoing Show.

Location: BJCC, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne

Contact: 201.436.6900 for further information

  

Monday, August 11, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Friday, August 15, 6pm: "Shabbat in the Park" with USH. Join United Synagogue of Hoboken for our next Shabbat in the Park event, to be held at Church Square Park, 5th & Park. Bring a picnic dinner for your family (either kosher or vegetarian), we'll provide grape juice & challah. 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. Please note, regularly scheduled services will take place at the synagogue at 7pm as usual. RSVP appreciated (though not required) to ushpreschool@gmail.com. (In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled). The final Shabbat in the Park for this season will be held on September 12.

Location: Church Square Park, 5th & Park, Hoboken

Contact: (201) 653.8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com

 

Saturday, August 16, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Saturday, August 16, 10:30am: Summer Tot Shabbat with TBE of Jersey City. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites all children ages 0-5, plus siblings and their grownups, to join us for an unofficial "Drop In" AUGUST Tot Shabbat Meet-Up at Hamilton Park in Jersey City (Rain Date August 23). Instead of our usual prayers and songs at the temple, Rabbi Hachen will be there with a story and her guitar. Look for her on a blanket enjoying the outdoors! Bring your own blanket too. We'll sing and relax and meet new friends for about a half hour, then it's play time on the playgrounds or splashing in the splashpad. Suggest bathing suits for the little ones under their clothes. Bring your own snacks.

Location: Hamilton Park, McWilliams Place & 8th Street, Jersey City

Contact: www.betheljc.org or RSVP to office@betheljc.org

 

Monday, August 18, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Friday, August 22, 8pm: Shbbat Evening Service with Special Guest Speaker at TBE. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to join us for Shabbat Evening Service with guest speaker Jim Nelson, Exec. Director of St. Paul Lutheran Church's The Sharing Place, who will speak about "Hunger in our City". What are our responsibilities to the hungry in our cities? Why is the problem worsening? What can we do to help? Hear how just one weekend this summer The Sharing Place at St. Paul Lutheran Church shared food with 310 households (impacting nearly 1000 adults and children). Then the next weekend they served an additional 270 households. Each week this summer there have been 40 households coming to Sharing Place for the first time. Other area food pantries around Hudson County (and there are dozens) share similar experiences. Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Ileana Mosquera to follow. Hunger does not take a vacation in the summer. If you are able, please bring a canned or boxed food item (or even a grocery bag full) for local food pantries.

Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Contact: www.betheljc.org or RSVP to office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Saturday, August 23, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Monday, August 25, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Saturday, August 30, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Save the Date!

 

Monday, September 1, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Friday, September 5, 6:30pm - 9pm: TBE of Jersey City "FIRST FRIDAY...Eat, Pray...Shabbat" Potluck Dinner. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to a potluck dinner at 6:30pm and First Friday all ages service at 7:30pm including September birthday blessings. Oneg Shabbat to follow. Newcomers warmly welcomed! Please bring a main dish (chicken or veggie), appetizer, side dish or salad. No pork or shellfish, no meat/dairy mixed dishes. Optional: Bring a can of hearty ready to eat food for local food pantries. Please RSVP to office@betheljc.org advising how many people will attend, & what dish you will bring.

Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Contact: www.betheljc.org or RSVP to office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Friday, September 5, 8pm: Back to Shul! Community Shabbat Dinner & Friday Night Live! Musical Service at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join Rabbi Dubrow & the CBJ community for our post-summer no charge delicious Shabbat Dinner, featuring the masterful culinary wizardry of member Paul Fried. Nosh & Schmooze 6pm; Friday Night Live! Musical services with Rabbi Dubrow 6:30pm; Community Shabbat Dinner at 7:30pm. No charge for dinner, but reservations a must! Call Min Natovitz at 201.435.5075 or info@bnaijacobjc.org . Free off-street parking.

Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City

Contact: To RSVP for dinner, contact 201.435.5075 or info@bnaijacobjc.org

 

Saturday, September 6, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Saturday, September 6, 10:30am: Torah Lessons for Grown-Ups & Kids High Holiday Fun Workshop at Cong. B'nai Jacob. Join Rabbi Dubrow in a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in Jewish history for Parashat Ki Teitsei in Deuteronomy. Special pre-High Holiday Fun Workshop for kids of all ages! Oneg follows, free off-street parking. For further information, contact info@bnaijacobjc.org .

Location: Cong. B'nai Jacob, 176 West Side Avenue, Jersey City

Contact: info@bnaijacobjc.org

 

Sunday, September 7, 10am - 2pm: PJ Library of Hudson County presents Pre-High Holiday Buzzzz Off. The PJ Library of Hudson County will present a special family day at the Liberty Science Center for current & not yet enrolled families. The event will include apple & honey tasting station, crafts, shofar blowing, storytime, sing-a-long, the LSC Bee Presentation, and Beehavin' Show (see article above for details & times of various activities). You will also have a chance to sign up your child, ages 6 months to 8 years old for our monthly free Jewish book program for families raising Jewish children. Cost for the event is $10/family online in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-high-holiday-buzzzzzzzzzz-off-tickets-12413187177 or $15 per family at the door. Full admission to Liberty Science Center after the program at reduced admission fee $7 adults, $5 children. Science Center parking: $7. Call 201-653-8666 for information. Join us and Bee Ready for a Sweet New Year!

Location: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, J. City

Contact: 201.653.8666

 

Monday, September 8, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Friday, September 12, 6pm: "Shabbat in the Park" with USH. Join United Synagogue of Hoboken for our last Shabbat in the Park event of the summer - Weather Permitting!. Bring a picnic dinner for your family (either kosher or vegetarian), we'll provide grape juice & challah. 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. Please note, regularly scheduled services will take place at the synagogue at 7pm as usual. RSVP appreciated (though not required) to ushpreschool@gmail.com. (In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled).

Location: Church Square Park, 5th & Park, Hoboken

Contact: (201) 653.8666 or ushpreschool@gmail.com

 

Saturday, September 13, 9am - 10am: KABALAH IN HOBOKEN. Ongoing class. Location: Hoboken Chabad Center, 80 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-562-7116 rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Sunday, September 14: TBE Hebrew School Classes Begin. Temple Beth-El's Hebrew School classes will begin on Sunday, September 14th. We welcome back our continuing students and are pleased to meet new and prospective students. We are excited that Student Cantor Elaya will be with us twice a month this year. We anticipate a full school year in our own classrooms after being so "warmly" welcomed last winter in Bayonne. It's that time of the summer when we get ready to order materials, fine tune the curriculum, plan some exciting field trips and family programs, and make up the glass lists for our K-10 program. If you are a current member family, go to www.betheljc.org/officeforms/school_registration and register for the coming year. If you are not yet a member, contact Rabbi Hachen at RabbiHachen@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229 to discuss how we can partner with you in a dynamic contemporary approach to growing your child's knowledge of Judaism, love of ethical living, and connection to Jewish heritage.

Location: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Contact: www.betheljc.org or RSVP to office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Sunday, September 14, 10am: Jewish Learning Project (JLP) Orientation. Temple Emanu-El's Jewish Learning Project (JLP) will hold a Parent & Student Orientation for new and returning students on Sunday, September 14th. Please join us to find out about this wonderful and innovative Jewish learning program for children from all over Hudson County.

Location: Temple Emanu-El, 735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne

Contact: 201.436.4499 or templeemanuelbayonne@gmail.com

 

Sunday, September 14, 2pm: Formal Rabbinic Installation Ceremony of Rabbi Marsha Dubrow with Community Celebration at CBJ. The entire community is invited to participate in this special occasion for Cong. B'nai Jacob as it officially installs Rabbi Dubrow. Delicious reception following ceremony, featuring entertainment by noted NYC-based Metropolitan Klezmer. 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

 

Sunday, September 14, 3pm - 4pm: The Hoboken Jewish Book Club Meets. The Hoboken Jewish Book Club invites you to our next meeting on Sunday, September 14 at 3pm at Panera Bread in Hoboken. We will be reading If Kennedy Lived: The First and Second Terms of President JFK: An alternate History by Jeff Greenfeld. New members welcome and encouraged.

Location: Panera Bread, 310 Washington Street, Hoboken

Contact: hobokenjbookclub@gmail.com

 

Monday, September 15, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

  

BE SURE TO WATCH FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER  
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES 

Bayonne Jewish Community Center's Lauren Wendroff Early Children's Academy - Registration is ongoing for the 2014-2015 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 Art & Drawing (evening classes). 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 Early Learning Center (CELC) - Enrollment is ongoing for the Pre-school program at CELC, which combines outstanding Montessori teaching methods with both Jewish and secular education for young children. The school currently is exploring the option of expanding their current program, by adding a 1st Grade class for the upcoming 2014/2015 school year. Please join us for "An Evening of Learning" to be held on Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm, at the CELC building in the lower level library (65 Pawnee Avenue, Rockaway, NJ), at which time we will provide current and prospective families with detailed information explaining what this new proposed program will encompass. We are confident that what you hear will both intrigue you and delight you. Don't miss this opportunity to explore this alternative for a Jewish Montessori education program for your children. For further information, please contact Rabbi Asher Herson or Mrs. Flory Heller (973) 983.8811

 

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. Contact them for information on registration for the 2014/2015 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, and offers transportation from Hoboken & Jersey City. If you would like more information about the possibility of giving your child a wonderful Jewish and secular education, contact them to discuss the 2014/2015 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. Located 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 Beth El of No. Bergen New Program for Toddlers Ages 15-24 months. Temple Beth El of No. Bergen is adding a morning class for toddlers. Your child will enjoy an hour of movement, Hebrew songs, stories, as well as a variety of art experiences culminating in preparations for the wonderful holidays of Purim and Passover. We are pleased that our program is in partnership with the Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County. Fee: $300 for the first child, 50% discount for the second child. SIGN UP NOW!!! Located at Temple Beth El of North 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's Jewish Learning Project. Don't miss the opportunity for your child to join this new, innovative, and progressive program, held on Sundays at Temple Emanu-El of Bayonne (735 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne). This program includes a progressive-based Hebrew and Jewish studies program for children, in lieu of the traditional Hebrew School curriculum. This exciting new program is open to the entire Hudson County Community. Come join us & hear all about this innovative initiative. For further information, contact Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen at (201) 436.4499.

 

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 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.  

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 300 children in our area, with more spots open for additional children. 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, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and the Violet Zall Hordes Foundation, 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 Info@HudsonJewish.org . 

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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
   Services (OKS). www.crumbs.com

 

-       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 

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