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OCTOBER 2014 
In This Issue
Chabad of Hoboken Center Dedication
Bayonne Jewish Business Leaders Luncheon with Mayor James Davis
October 2014 Events
Save the Dates!
Join HudsonJewish On Facebook!

Dear Friends,

 

As I write this, Rosh Hashanah has just passed, and Yom Kippur is upon us. It's a time of year for reflection, self-evaluation, and forgiveness of both things we may have done to others and our own internal mistakes. It is customary in my family for each of us to reach out to our parents and siblings and ask for forgiveness, not for anything specific, but for anything we may have done that harmed or offended the other during the past year. It's a wonderful tradition, and one that I find incredibly beneficial.


In that vein, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our community partners - synagogue leaders, Rabbis, board members, congregants, as well as all of our HudsonJewish board members, volunteers, and participants. Without you we would not have been able to grow HudsonJewish from a dream by our founder Adam Weiss, to the well respected and highly involved grassroots communal organization that it is today. We greatly appreciate everyone's support and participation, and look forward to working with all of you in the upcoming year. Please make note that HudsonJewish is proud to accept an honor at Cong. B'nai Jacob at a special event to be held on Sunday, November 23rd from 1pm-3pm during their Lox 'N Learning program. We invite all of you to come out and join us, as our accomplishments are yours and we would love to share this occasion with you.

 

Finally, please take advantage of the generous complimentary tickets being provided for Yom Kippur by many of our local synagogues, including Cong. B'nai Jacob of J. City, Temple Israel Community Center/Cong. Heichal Yisrael, United Synagogue of Hoboken (some free of charge services), Temple Beth-El of J. City, Cong. Mt. Sinai of J. City, Temple Beth Am of Bayonne, Temple Emanu-el of Bayonne, Chabad of Hoboken, etc. Please do not miss the opportunity to come and spend some quiet time reflecting and praying at any of these or other synagogues, where we promise that you will be warmly welcomed.

 

On behalf of myself and the entire HudsonJewish Board, wishing each and every one of you a G'mar Chatimah Tovah!

 

Warmly,   

 Michelle Levine 

Michelle Levine, Chairperson
Hudson Jewish Community Forum, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation having 501(c)(3) status 

"HudsonJewish: Connecting Our Community"   

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 CHABAD OF HOBOKEN CENTER DEDICATION

Written By Adam Weiss

Chabad Rabbi Moshe Schapiro, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer, and her husband Stan Grossbard participate in the completion of the new Torah scroll   

Chabad Rabbi Moshe Schapiro, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer, and her husband Stan Grossbard participate in the completion of the new Torah scroll.

 

 

On Sunday, September 14, for the first time in over 50 years, the Hudson County Jewish community marked the establishment of a new house of worship: the dedication of the new Weisfield Family Chabad Jewish Center of Hoboken. Located at 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Stret), Hoboken's Chabad Center is the culmination of over a decade of work by Rabbi Moshe Schapiro and his wife Shaindel, whose tireless outreach activities make them familiar figures both in the local Jewish community and the broader Hoboken community at large.

 

Dedication ceremonies included the completion of a new Torah scroll by sofer (scribe) Rabbi Shaul Yitzchak, as well as the affixing of a mezuzah to the building entrance. A procession up Newark Street to Washington Street and back to the Chabad Center for an outdoor luncheon concluded the festivities. 

 BAYONNE JEWISH BUSINESS LEADERS LUNCHEON WITH MAYOR JAMES DAVIS

  

Bayonne Jewish Business Leaders host luncheon with Mayor James Davis
 

Recently, a first time event took place in Bayonne, the meeting of Jewish business leaders with the newly appointed Bayonne Mayor, Hon. James Davis. The luncheon meeting was hosted by Royal Wine Corp., or as they are more widely known KEDEM, and was arranged by Hatzoloh of Union City. The luncheon was attended by, among others, representatives of KEDEM, Star Snacks, Gel Spice, Imperial Paper, and AP&G Co. (which is moving to Bayonne).

 

This event marks what the Jewish business leaders hope will be the start of an ongoing professional relationship with Mayor Davis and the officials at City Hall, and hopefully bring more Jewish business to Bayonne and Hudson County. If you would like further information regarding this meeting, please contact David Rosenberg at David@mesivtasanz.com

 

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, October 3, 5:45pm - 8:30pm: Kol Nidre at USH. Yom Kippur Services - Mincha afternoon service at 5:45pm; Kol Nidre (evening service) at 6pm SHARP. For High Holiday schedule and ticket information, please visit www.hobokensynagogue.org

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Friday, October 3, 6:15pm: Kol Nidre at Temple Emanu-El. Do you want to experience the High Holy Days in ways you never imagined? Join Temple Emanu-El and be a part of our unique services. We offer a focus on learning and participation, including guidance on the bima for those who need it, program and service guides to help you follow along like an expert. Children's program with child and family Yoga and service, plus a special parent-child section in the sanctuary. Celebrate meaningful Judaism with our welcoming Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen and Temple Emanu-El. We are a truly welcoming, inclusive community, inviting anyone who wants to join us - all types of families, Jews by choice and the undecided, LGBT, singles, and the curious. We have amenities for accessibility, including an elevator, chair lift, valet parking upon request. Complimentary seats for all Hudson County newcomers, students, non-profit professionals, teachers, and more.

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

Contact: 201.436.4499 or www.templeemanuelbayonne.org

 

Friday, October 3, 6:30pm: Kol Nidre at Cong. B'nai Jacob. The entire community is invited to participate in our Kol Nidre services led by Rabbi Dubrow free of charge. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Many traditional as well as new and innovative aspects to our Kol Nidre observance including a new Machzor. Wonderful cantorial music! Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Friday, October 3, 6:30pm: Kol Nidrei Erev Yom Kippur Service at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for Yom Kippur eve services at their newly dedicated building in Hoboken. No tickets required, all are welcome.

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Friday, October 3, 7:30pm: Kol Nidre Erev Yom Kippur Service at Temple Beth-El. Join TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, for the Kol Nidre Service. Be our guest - All tickets are complimentary and walk-ins are welcome. Join with the community on this Sabbath of Sabbaths, as we repent, renew, and reconnect with the Holy One, the Jewish People, and our own best selves. Prayers and music to inspire and illuminate. For full High Holiday schedule and to request tickets, go to www.betheljc.org.

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Friday, October 3, 8pm: Erev Yom Kippur & Kol Nidre Service at Temple Beth Am. All are invited to join our congregation for Erev Yom Kippur & Kol Nidre services at Temple Beth Am of Bayonne. We welcome you to participate in our Reform holiday services, meet our Rabbi, leadership, and Board Members, and be a part of our warm and inviting Temple community. NO CHARGE FOR SEATS & NO TICKETS REQUIRED - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Saturday, October 4, 9am - On: Yom Kippur Service at Temple Emanu-El. Do you want to experience the High Holy Days in ways you never imagined? Join Temple Emanu-El and be a part of our unique services. Morning Services begin at 9am, Yizkor approximately 11am, Children's Service at 11am, Afternoon/Mincha Service at 5pm, Neilah Closing Service at 6pm. Following services, join us for a community Break-the-Fast at 7:30pm, featuring a joyful dairy light buffet with your Temple Emanu-El family and friends. Catered by the Culinary Club of Bayonne High School, under the direction of Joseph Barbero. Students will learn the art of Kosher Catering - all cooking and preparation will be done in the Temple Kitchen. Exciting Entertainment - for your pleasure, join us with DANCE in a whole new way with sustenance for your soul. Have some food and then enjoy an extraordinary breath-driven moving experience, unlike any movement class you've ever attended. Led by Elyce Neuhauser, who will conclude with deep relaxing moments, a succulent cholate elixir dessert, and meditation. Celebrate meaningful Judaism with our welcoming Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen and Temple Emanu-El. We are a truly welcoming, inclusive community, inviting anyone who wants to join us - all types of families, Jews by choice and the undecided, LGBT, singles, and the curious. We have amenities for accessibility, including an elevator, chair lift, valet parking upon request. Complimentary seats for all Hudson County newcomers, students, non-profit professionals, teachers, and more.

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

Contact: 201.436.4499 or www.templeemanuelbayonne.org

 

Saturday, October 4, 9am - 12pm: Yom Kippur Morning at CBJ. The entire community is invited to participate in our Yom Kippur morning services led by Rabbi Dubrow free of charge. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Many traditional as well as new and innovative aspects to our Yom Kippur services. Wonderful cantorial music! Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Saturday, October 4, 9am-7:15pm: Yom Kippur Services at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for Yom Kippur services at their newly dedicated building in Hoboken. Morning Services begin at 9am, with Yizkor Memorial Service at 11am. Afternoon services begin at 5pm, with Neilah Closing Service at 6:15pm. Followed by a communal Break-fast buffet. No tickets required, all are welcome.

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Saturday, October 4, 9am - 1:30pm: Yom Kippur Morning & Yizkor Memorial Service at USH. Morning service at 9am; Yizkor memorial service at 12 noon (approximately). For High Holiday schedule and ticket information, please visit www.hobokensynagogue.org

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Saturday, October 4, All Day starting at 10am: Yom Kippur Services at Temple Beth-El. Join TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, for Yom Kippur Services. Morning Service begins at 10am with Family Service in the sanctuary (1 hour) as well as a Forum on Israel at 1:30pm, Yizkor Service at 3pm, Afternoon Service with "Voices of our Members" at 4pm, Ne'ilah (Closing) Service at 6pm, followed by Communal Break-the-Fast at 7:15pm courtesy of the Congregation. There will be a room with activities and snacks for children ages 4-9 on Yom Kippur morning for those children pre-registered by contacting the synagogue. Additionally, all are welcome at all services and at the Break-the-Fast - please RSVP for the meal at office@betheljc.org . All tickets are complimentary, last minute guests welcome. To request tickets, go to www.betheljc.org .

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Saturday, October 4, 10:30am & 3pm - 7pm: Yom Kippur Morning & Afternoon/Evening Services at Temple Beth Am. All are invited to join our congregation for Yom Kippur services at Temple Beth Am of Bayonne, morning services at 10:30am, afternoon services at 3pm, Yizkor at 5pm, & Neilah (closing service) at 6pm. We welcome you to participate in our Reform holiday services, meet our Rabbi, leadership, and Board Members, and be a part of our warm and inviting Temple community. NO CHARGE FOR SEATS & NO TICKETS REQUIRED - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Saturday, October 4, 3:30pm - 4:15pm: Public Community Yizkor Service at USH. Public/Community Yizkor service takes place at 3:30pm - 4:15pm (approximately). This portion of the High Holidays is free and open to the public community. No ticket is needed for this special service.

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Saturday, October 4, 4:45pm - 8:15pm: Yom Kippur afternoon & evening services at USH. High Holiday schedule for afternoon & evening services; Mincha (afternoon service) 4:45pm; Neilah (concluding service) 6:15pm; Final Shofar blast 7:15pm (followed by light break-fast). For High Holiday schedule and ticket information, please visit www.hobokensynagogue.org

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Saturday, October 4, 5pm - On: Yom Kippur Afternoon Services at CBJ. The entire community is invited to participate in our Book of Jonah Discussion & Chanting led by Rabbi Dubrow, free of charge. Services begin at 5pm, followed by Ne'ilah Closing service & community Break-The Fast starting at 6pm. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Many traditional as well as new and innovative aspects to our Book of Jonah late afternoon session. Plus special high High Holy Day appropriate film clips. All are invited to attend services and the Break-the-Fast sponsored by Co-President Jane Canter. Reservations required for dinner. Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.1172 or unclejane1@aol.com

 

Monday, October 6, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Wednesday, October 8, 7pm: Sukkot Celebration at Temple Beth-El. Join TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, and welcome the weeklong harvest holiday. An all ages event. 6:30pm Noshes and decorating the Sukkah - Craft materials provided; 7pm Half hour of blessings, songs, and lulav waving in the Sukkah; 7:30pm Dessert (in the sukkah, weather permitting). All are welcome.

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Thursday, October 9, 9am - 11:30am: Sukkot 1 at Cong. B'nai Jacob. The entire community is invited to participate in our Sukkot Services led by Rabbi Dubrow. Many traditional as well as new and innovative aspects to our Sukkot obserbvance. Hallel and special Etrog & Lulav Observance. Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah immediately following services. Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Thursday, October 9, 9:30am - 10:30am: Sukkot Day 1 Morning Service at USH. Morning service begins at 9:30am at United Synagogue of Hoboken.

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Friday October 10, 9:30am - 10:30am: Sukkot Day 2 Morning Service at USH. Morning service begins at 9:30am at United Synagogue of Hoboken.

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Friday, October 10: 6:30pm - 9pm: Potluck Shabbat Supper in the Sukkah at Temple Beth-El. Join TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, for a Potluck Shabbat Supper in the Sukkah. 6:30pm Potluck Sukkot Dinner, followed by a Shabbat/Sukkot service beginning at 8pm led by Student Cantor Elaya indoors, and completed by an Oneg Shabbat around the sukkah. Bring a blanket, bring a smile. Plan to sit and schmooze a while. Bring a dish that you can carry, Something veggie, something dairy. Bring a crowd or come alone, With lulav/etrog if you have your own. A fruit to hang or to place on the ground, A coat to wear when the sun goes down. There will be chairs around the sukkah - you may also bring a blanket to sit on or eat indoors if you prefer. All ages are welcome. RSVP preferred to office@betheljc.org .  

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Friday October 10, 7pm - 9:30pm: Sukkot Day 2 Evening Service & Sukkot Dinner at USH. Service at 7pm, followed by Dinner in the Sukkah starting at 8pm. RSVP REQUIRED.

Location: USH, 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or 201.659.4000

 

Saturday, October 11, 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, October 13, 1:30pm - 3pm: Adult Omnibus at Temple Beth Am. Ongoing Class.

Location: Beth Am, 111 Avenue B, Bayonne

Contact: (201) 858.2020

 

Wednesday, October 15, 7pm: Simchat Torah Celebration at Temple Beth-El. TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, invites all to dance with the Torahs on Simchat Torah in a family-friendly extravaganza of song, prayer and more. See the Torah "up close" as we unroll it all the way around the sanctuary. Celebrate the ongoing cycle of Jewish learning and life as we read the closing and opening verses of the Torah - and maybe a quick look at everything in between! Plus dancing and singing with the Torahs. Dessert to follow. Parking in bank lot across the street.

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Thursday, October 16, 9am - 11:30am: Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah at Cong. B'nai Jacob. The entire community is invited to participate in our combined Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Services led by Rabbi Dubrow. Many traditional, as well as new and innovative aspects to our Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah observance, including Hallel and Hakafot. Geshem blessing for Rain. Kiddush luncheon immediately following services. Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Thursday, October 16, 9am: Simchat Torah Services at Temple Emanu-El. Join Temple Emanu-El for Simchat Torah Services beginning at 9am, including Yizkor. Celebrate meaningful Judaism with our welcoming Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen and Temple Emanu-El. We are a truly welcoming, inclusive community, inviting anyone who wants to join us - all types of families, Jews by choice and the undecided, LGBT, singles, and the curious. We have amenities for accessibility, including an elevator, chair lift, valet parking upon request.

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

Contact: 201.436.4499 or www.templeemanuelbayonne.org

 

Thursday, October 16, 9:30am: Shemini Atzeret at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for Shemini Atzeret services at their newly dedicated building in Hoboken. Morning Services begin at 9:30am with Yizkor Memorial Service at 11am. Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah.

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Thursday, October 16, 9:30am - 10:30am: Shemini Atzeret at USH. Thursday on October 16th Morning services including Yizkor memorial prayers at 9:30AM.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000

 

Thursday, October 16, 6pm: Simchat Torah Celebration at Temple Emanu-El. Join Temple Emanu-El for a Simchat Torah Celebration at 6pm. The Torahs will be taken from the ark and carried by congregants around the synagogue seven times. During those seven times or hakafot, those not carrying a Torah carry brightly colored flags and sing songs. There is singing, dancing and just having fun. The evening ends with refreshments, entertainment, and special treats for children! Celebrate meaningful Judaism with our welcoming Rabbi Jacob Benzaquen and Temple Emanu-El. We are a truly welcoming, inclusive community, inviting anyone who wants to join us - all types of families, Jews by choice and the undecided, LGBT, singles, and the curious. We have amenities for accessibility, including an elevator, chair lift, valet parking upon request.

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

Contact: 201.436.4499 or www.templeemanuelbayonne.org

 

Thursday, October 16, 6:30pm - 8pm: Simchat Torah at USH. Evening services, singing and dancing in the streets at 6:30 PM.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000

 

Thursday, October 16, 7pm: Simchat Torah at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for Simchat Torah services and celebration at their newly dedicated building in Hoboken. Evening Service begins at 7pm, with celebration beginning at 7:30pm.

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Friday, October 17, 9:30am - 10:30am: Simchat Torah morning service at USH. Morning service at 9:30 AM.

 

Friday, October 17, 9:30am: Simchat Torah morning service at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for Simchat Torah services and celebration at their newly dedicated building in Hoboken. Morning Services begin at 9:30am with Hakafot celebration at 10:30am.

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

 

Monday, October 20 & On: Hebrew Ulpan Classes with JFNNJ. Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) is beginning Hebrew Ulpan classes open to the public. Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Hebrew? Or do you want to build on what language skills you already have? Federation's Ulpan instructors are ready to help. They use the highly praised Israeli Ulpan Method to teach and improve Hebrew language skills, including conversation, comprehension, reading and writing. Courses are taught at all levels in small, interactive classes. Classes meet weekly in several locations in NJ, for 1.5 hours/week for 28 weeks, beginning the week of October 20. Intensive classes meet for 2 hours twice weekly for 5 weeks. For further information, contact JFNNJ at the number or email below.

Location: Various, NJ

Contact: Joyce Greenberg at 201.820.3907 or joyceg@jfnnj.org

 

Friday, October 24: Jewish Young Adults of Jersey City Shabbat Dinner. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, invites you to join this new group supported by TBE, which aims to help Jewish young adults (and their non-Jewish friends and family) of Jersey City and the surrounding area to communicate, plan events, and discuss issues important to ourselves and our community. The group is open to everyone - couples, singles, including those who are not temple members. To join the group, go to http://goo.gl/v5ucvW. You can also post other activities and suggestions there. Join us for the first of a series of dinners for this new group - all are welcome! Feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested to join this group.

Location: Private home in Downtown Jersey City (location to be provided upon RSVP)

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

 

Saturday, October 25, 9am - 11:30am: Rosh Chodesh Heshvan and Bat Yisrael Celebration at CBJ. The entire community is invited to participate in our celebration of Rosh Chodesh Heshvan, and a special celebration of a new ritual, "Bat Yisrael". Kiddush luncheon immediately following services.Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Saturday, October 25, 10:30am "Noah's Artk" Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth-El. Join TBE, the Reform synagogue of Jersey City, for a special Tot Shabbat program for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups and siblings! Join Rabbi Hachen and Cantor Elaya for prayers, songs, and story. Stuffed animal friends welcome too. RSVPs preferred to office@betheljc.org , drop-ins welcome. Open to all.

Location: Temple Beth-El of J. City, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard, J. City

Contact: office@betheljc.org or 201.333.4229

 

Saturday, October 25, 11am - 12pm: Shabbat Shira Children's Program at USH. Interactive Shabbat music program for young families with children three years or younger. Led by Jaimee Rothenberg, Teacher, Community Leader, & USH Youth Group Advisor. Free & open to the community.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: Rachelle Grossman, Director, Kaplan Cooperative Preschool, ushpreschool@gmail.com or 201.653.8666

 

Friday, October 31: Friday Night Dinner at Chabad of Hoboken. Join Chabad of Hoboken for a Community Friday Night, Shabbat experience. Kabbalat Shabbat, song and prayer, followed by a delicious 4-course gourmet Shabbat dinner, featuring traditional Jewish foods with a twist. A wonderful evening for all ages, where you'll enjoy the company of lovely people, great food, wines, and desserts, as well as lively song! For further information, costs, and to RSVP, go to www.Chabadhoboken.com  

Location: 80 Park Avenue (entrance on Newark Street), Hoboken

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Schapiro 201-386.5222 or rabbi@chabadhoboken.com

Save the Date!

 

Sunday, November 2, Author Brunch at USH. Join us for brunch with Rabbi Marvin Tokayer and Ellen Rodman, authors of Pepper, Silk & Ivory: Amazing Stories about Jews and the Far East.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000

 

Friday, November 7, 6pm: Monthly Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El. Once a month, the Temple will have a Shabbat Dinner on the 1st Friday of each month. This is a special time when all can come together to welcome Shabbat as a family community. Connect with old friends, make new ones! Catch up on events of the week. Dinners will be catered by the Culinary Club of Bayonne High School, under the direction of Joseph Barbero. Suggested donation: $18/adults, $10/children. Reservations required.

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

Contact: 201.436.4499 or www.templeemanuelbayonne.org

 

Friday, November 7, 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 November birthday blessings. Oneg Shabbat to follow. "Beyond the Food Pantry" with Shabbat Gues Samuel M. Chu, the National Synagogue Organizer for MAZON - A Jewish Response to Hunger, guiding synagogue partners in leading local and regional advocacy campaigns around issues of food insecurity. Read more about him at http://mazon.org/about-us/staff/samuel-m-chu-bio/ . 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, November 7, 8pm: CBJ's Friday Night Live! With Rabbi Dubrow - Special Musical Commemoration of the 76th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The entire community is invited to participate in our Kabbalat Shabbat with musical instruments and original music by Rabbi/Cantor Dubrow. There will be a special musical commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Oneg Shabbat to follow services.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Saturday, November 8, 9:15am - 11:30am: Torah Lessons with Rabbi Dubrow & Kids Holiday Fun Workship at CBJ. The entire community is invited to participate in our wonderful Torah Lessons for Parashat Noach, as well as a Kids Holiday Fun Workshop (workshop starts at 10:30am). Kiddush luncheon immediately following services. Free off-street parking.

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

Contact: 201.435.5725 or www.bnaijacobjc.org

 

Sunday, November 9, Comedy Night for Young Adults at USH. Don't miss an evening with American-Israeli comedian and writer Beji Lovitt: "Because the Middle East is Funny". This event is for young adults, so come out, bring your friends, and meet some new ones.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: www.hobokensynagogue.org or call 201-659-4000

 

Saturday, November 15, 11am - 12pm: Shabbat Shira Children's Program at USH. Interactive Shabbat music program for young families with children three years or younger. Led by Jaimee Rothenberg, Teacher, Community Leader, & USH Youth Group Advisor. Free & open to the community.

Location: 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Contact: Rachelle Grossman, Director, Kaplan Cooperative Preschool, ushpreschool@gmail.com or 201.653.8666

 

Saturday, November 15, 7pm: Sips, Nips & Noshes at TBE of Jersey City. Temple Beth-El, the Reform Congregation of Jersey City, urges you to Save The Date for our auction fundraiser. An evening of elegant tastings with Silent Auction and drawing of our 50/50 Raffle. More information to follow in next month's newsletter. If you are able to donate a service, item, or experience, please contact the Auction Committee at auction@betheljc.org .

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

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

  

BE SURE TO WATCH FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE NOVEMBER 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 2015. 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 2015. 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 2015, 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 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 Kaplan Cooperative Preschool Summer Day Camp- It's not too early to sign up for Summer 2015, 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. 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 . 

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. 

   

-       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 Essex 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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