TORAH TISH:  SHABBAT TABLE WITH RABBI KUSHNER

12:00 AM at Temple Ner Tamid,936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Category: Religious services

TORAH TISH: SHABBAT TABLE WITH LUNCH AND TORAH STUDY WITH RABBI KUSHNER
Join Rabbi Kushner for a kiddush luncheon and Torah study following Shabbat morning services on the third Saturday of every month following the Casual Minyan. Attendance at the minyan is not a prerequisite for participation. This is your chance for more serious text study on the weekly torah portion in a relaxed atmosphere. This program is free and open to all.
November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20,
April 17, May 15

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Sponsored by: Temple Ner Tamid

Community Art Auction

8:00 PM at Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell
Category: Fundraisers

Art Auction will feature professional art starting at prices as low as $100.  Original works of art in Modern and Traditional styles plus signed art from the Sports and Music Industries.  Preview is scheduled for 8pm with the Auction begining at 9pm.  Hors D’oeuvres, Wine Bar and a catered Dessert Banquet are all included.  Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25/person in the CAI office or at the door for $30/person.  If you have any questions, please email Shari Bricker at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Sponsored by: Congregation Agudath Israel Sisterhood

Debbie Friedman In Concert

8:00 PM at Toms River East Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753
Category: Families, Fundraisers, Music

Debbie Friedman’s music is truly elevating whether the goal is healing, prayer or just plain fun.  Her “Celebration of Hope” Tour affords us the opportunity to experience her enthusiasm, prayerfulness, playfulness and love of Judaism.  Please join us as we welcome her to Toms River, New Jersey to perform at our fundraiser.  All proceeds from our concert will go towards our new synagogue currently under construction.

For tickets and information, please contact Fran Gimpel (732) 657-7120, http://www.bethamshalom.org or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Tickets will also be available at the Box Office after 6:00 pm on November 21, 2009.

Sponsored by: Beth Am Shalom, Lakewood, NJ

HOLIDAY GIFT SALE AT TEMPLE NER TAMID

9:00 AM at Temple Ner Tamid,936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Category: Children, Families, Fundraisers

Shoresh Preschool is having a Holiday Gift Sale on Sunday, November 22 from 9 am to 3 pm. We will have vendors with children’s clothes, personalized gifts, women’s clothing and accessories, costume jewelry, stationery, art work, home goods, photography and more. Bring your unwanted gold and turn it into cash! This will be a wonderful opportunity to do some holiday shopping!

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Sponsored by: Shoresh Pre-School

Wonder of Women Film Festival

10:00 AM at Montclair State University
Category: Performances

A one day festival of short films and documentaries that portray the courage and spirit of women.

Several filmmakers and producers will speak about their films.

All day cost:  $40 members; $45 for non-members and $50 at door.

http://www.ncjwessex.org or office at 973-740-0588

Sponsored by: National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section

Holiday Boutique at the Maplewood Jewish Center

11:00 AM at Charles Kimmel Building at the MJC - 113 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Category: Books & authors, Children, Families

Holiday Boutique

A Shopping & Event Happening—Come and Enjoy a Wide Variety of Goods From our Many Vendors. Bring the Kids…. Listen to a Book Reading (Reading & Book Signing 2-3 pm) by Children’s Author Barbara Hollander. Explore…Stop by the Natural and Holistic Shopping Area. Have Fun…See What Your Gold is Worth…. and Redeem it for Cash Value

Karen Harris

Sponsored by: Maplewood Jewish Center

Music for Flute & Piano by Jewish Composers

4:00 PM at B'nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052
Category: Children, Families, Learning, Lectures, Music, Performances

Piccoloist Melissa Wertheimer and pianist Joshua Horsch perform a variety of pieces by famous Jewish composers such as Aaron Copland, Ernest Bloch, and more. This acoustic concert is the first installment of B’nai Shalom’s classical concert and lecture series. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $5 for Students/Children. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling B’nai Shalom at (973) 731-0160 or at the door.

web site: http://www.bnaishalom.net
phone: (973) 731-0160

Sponsored by: B'nai Shalom

Thirty-fourth Annual East Brunswick Community Thanksgiving Service

8:00 PM at East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Category: Religious services

This interfaith service is held in recognition of the season of gratitude, as we gather to celebrate - in word and song - the diversity and many blessings of our community; and thankful for this abundance, we pray for peace.  Participants include leaders from a variety of religious congregations and organizations in East Brunswick Township.
Music for the Service will be provided by a choir made up of members of several East Brunswick congregations, under the direction of Susan Gerrard, Nativity Lutheran Church’s Music Minister.  Cantor Kenneth Gould, of Temple B’nai Shalom, is also scheduled to sing a Hebrew blessing.  The East Brunswick Girl Scouts will lead the community in singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth”.
The collection taken that evening is donated to both a local service agency and a world-wide outreach organization.  This year’s recipients are Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick and Women for Women International.

East Brunswick Jewish Center 732 257-7070

Sponsored by: East Brunswick Area Clergy Council

12th Grade College Program

7:00 PM at TSTI
Category: Children, Families, Parenting

Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel is hosting the first of a six part 12th grade college program for students and parents. This session, students only, discusses the challenges of balancing family, friends, and school work, while understanding the struggle of being at home as you are simultaneously preparing to leave.

Tracy Horwitz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (973)763-4116

Sponsored by: TSTI

Temple B’nai Abraham Adult Learning - Who was King David?  Led by Cantor Jessica Epstein.

7:30 PM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Lectures

Temple B’nai Abraham Adult Learning - Who was King David?  Led by Cantor Jessica Epstein. Tuesdays December 1, 8 and 15   7:30 PM.  King David is one of Jewish history’s most famous men, but outside of a few children’s Bible tales, most of us know little about him. Who was this shepherd who united the kingdom and established Jerusalem? How did he rise to power and what tragedies befell this extraordinary man?  Join us for a three-part class that will explore his rise to power, his reign and his legacy. Biblical and non-biblical source materials will be used.

Free and all are welcome to attend, but registration is requested. For information or to register, please contact the temple office at 973-994-2290. Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.  email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham Adult Learning

Temple B’nai Abraham Book Group. Led by Rabbi Clifford Kulwin

7:30 PM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Books & authors

Temple B’nai Abraham Book Group. Led by Rabbi Clifford Kulwin, the group will discuss Not Me by Michael Lavigne. The last thing Michael Rosenheim wants is the 24-volume memoir his elderly, semi-demented, Holocaust-surviving father thrusts into his hand. (In West Palm Beach, yet!) However, as Michael discovers, the books tell a story Michael knows nothing about, and his own life turns into a quest to discover who his father really was, and is.

This class is free of charge. All are welcome to attend, but reservations are requested. For information, please contact: Temple office at 973- 994-2290 Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.  Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham Adult Learning

New Jersey Regional Hagalil Kadima Shabbaton

12:00 PM at Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen, NJ
Category: Children, Learning, Religious services

Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen, NJ is hosting this year’s first New Jersey Regional Hagalil Kadima Shabbaton.for pre-teens, grades 6-8. This exciting event will take place on December 4 -5.  Eighth graders can add to the fun with a special 8th grade Lock In on December 5-6. 

Deadline to sign up is November 12, 2009.

Contact Dassy Mark, Kadima Regional Director, at (732) 738-7960 during regular business hours.

Sponsored by: Kadima

Shabbat Milk and Cookies

6:15 PM at TSTI
Category: Children, Families, Music

Shabbat Milk and Cookies for TSTI’s preschool children, parents, and grandparents. Join us (pajamas optional) for a fun night of “Sing, Sign, and Dance” with Nina Music. Remember your blankets to sit and relax with your family! Milk and cookies to be served afterwards.

Tracy Horwitz at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 973-763-4116

Sponsored by: TSTI's Iris Family Matters

Temple B’nai Abraham Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Symposium and Dinner sponsored by The

6:30 PM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Books & authors, Lectures

Temple B’nai Abraham will hold a Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Symposium and Dinner sponsored by The Temple B’nai Abraham Sisterhood and Men’s Club. Services: 6:30 PM   Dinner & Symposium: 7:30 PM . Join us for this early service with an emphasis on singing and congregational participation. Following services, the Symposium features guest speaker Neal Bascomb, whose book Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors & a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World’s Most Notorious Nazi offers the first complete account of one of the most important, influential spy missions in history. It is based on groundbreaking new information and interviews, recently declassified documents and meticulous research. Dinner and symposium will follow services.

$20 per person for dinner and symposium. All ages are welcome to attend services For information, please contact: Temple office at 973- 994-2290. Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham Sisterhood & Men's Club

Annual Chanukah Evening of Music

7:15 PM at Shalom Heritage Center, Twin Rivers Shopping Center, Twin Rivers
Category: Children, Families, Music

Get into the spirit of the holiday with music, singing-along, friends, crafts, games; fun for the whole family. For more information, visit: http://www.shalomheritagecenter.org/chanukah

Rabbi and Bassie Nadoff, 609-443-7170, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), http://www.shalomheritagecenter.org

Sponsored by: The Shalom Heritage Center

Jewish Geography:  The Jews of India

9:30 AM at Adath Israel Congregation, 1959 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville
Category: Learning, Lectures

Romiel Daniel, president of the Indian Jewish Congregation of the US, will speak about the Jewish community of India, in history and in the present.  This event is part of Adath’s regular Sunday Speaker’s Series.  Light Refreshments at 9:30 AM.  Speaker to begin at 10:00 AM.  Free and open to all.

Beverly Rubman, Adult Ed. Chairperson
609-896-4977

Sponsored by: Adath Israel Congregation Adult Education Program

Andrew Silow-Carroll, Editor in Chief, New Jersey Jewish News

11:15 AM at Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Category: Lectures

The editor-in-chief of the New Jersey Jewish News will address the Temple on the following Topic: “The
Soft Middle, the Triumphant Right, and the Emergent Left: The Top Three Trends in Jewish Life.” What kind of Jewish
world will our children and grandchildren inherit? We’ll look at the key demographic trends and predictions, and the ways
younger Jews are challenging the definitions of what it means to be an American Jew.

973-338-1500 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sponsored by: Temple Ner Tamid

Debbie Friedman in Concert

4:00 PM at Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick
Category: Families, Music

The Third Annual L’dor Vador Concert at Congregation B’nai Tikvah is pleased to present internationally reknowned singer, Debbie Friedman. The event, which is part of Debbie Friedman’s “Celebration of Hope” 2009 Tour across North America, is open to the public. Tickets cost $36 for reserved seating, $25 for preferred seating and $18 for general admission. Spontaneous audience reaction has become the trademark of Debbie Friedman’s concerts. Come see her perform at B’nai Tikvah located at 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick.

Tickets for the concert and for dinner can be purchased by calling Congregation B’nai TIkvah at 732-297-0696 or by visiting http://www.bnaitikvah.org/concert.html

Sponsored by: L'dor Vador Endowment for the Arts, Claire and Irving Concert Series

Twilight Concert - “From Broadway to Klezmer”

4:00 PM at Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah, 111 Valley Road, Clark
Category: Children, Families, Fundraisers, Music, Performances, Seniors, Singles

Naomi Miller, an exciting, international song stylist, performing Broadway show tunes, folk music, popular hits in tandem with The Hester Street Troupe, a dynamic trio performing Klezmer music.  You’ll be dancing in the aisles!  Sponsorships Available.
General Admission - $36.00.  Seniors and students - $18.00

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Sponsored by: Temple Beth O'r/Beth Torah

Say Shalom! Gala Benefit for Shalom Torah Academy

6:00 PM at Crystal Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in Freehold NJ
Category: Families, Fundraisers, Performances

“Say Shalom!” Gala Benefit for Shalom Torah Academy of East Windsor and Morganville——Enjoy fine dining, wine tasting by Herzog Winery, and the artistry of world renowned painter Morris Katz at a Benefit for Shalom Torah Centers held Sunday December 6 at 6pm at the Radisson Hotel in Freehold. 

Shalom Torah Academy has touched the lives of thousands of Jewish children from Central New Jersey since its founding 30 years ago.  Parents who were once students now send their children to Shalom. 

Please join us in a celebration of Shalom and its dear friends!  Say “Shalom!” to friends old and new, teachers who have inspired and dedicated so much, current parents from both schools, and alumni from years gone by. 

Shalom’s Gala Benefit will feature two illustrious guests:  Painter Morris Katz and Kosher Wine Connoisseur Jay Buchsbaum of Herzog Winery.

Morris Katz holds two Guinness Book World Records as the world’s fastest and most prolific artist.

Mr. Katz has been demonstrating his “Instant Art” techniques before enthusiastic audiences world-wide for over 50 years. Described as a “realistic impressionistic” modern artist, he has appeared on the hit TV show, Ripley’s Believe it or Not as well as in his own Instant Art Show in the 1980s.  Over his long career, he has established himself as a painter comedian and television personality.

Join us to experience Morris Katz in person as he creates art right in front of your eyes and shares anecdotes about his humorous and varied life experiences. 

Jay Buchsbaum, Executive Sommelier of Herzog Winery, is a foremost expert of kosher wine.  Jay has a weekly radio show on the world’s largest radio program the Nachum Segal Show and has been quoted by countless US and International newspapers and magazines on the subject of kosher wines.  He is the Director of Wine Education for Royal Wine Corp the world’s largest producer and purveyor of kosher wines.
During the wine tasting event, Jay will be sampling a variety of wines which will be available for purchase.

Please Join Us and say “Shalom!”

Reservations are $75 per person and sponsorships are available.  Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information or call (732) 536-0911 Ext. 30.

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Sponsored by: Shalom Torah Academy of Morganville and East Windsor

Adult Ed Film Series

7:00 PM at TSTI

Adult Ed Film Series, in conjunction with TSTI’s Torah Project, will be showing A Secret Space (USA). Enjoy snacks and a movie, followed by an interactive discussion moderated by Dr. Eric Goldman, the founder and president of Ergo media and film reviewer for the New Jersey’s “Jewish Standard.”

Tracy Horwitz at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 973-763-4116

Sponsored by: TSTI

Job Networking/Support Group at Temple Ner Tamid

7:30 PM at Temple Ner Tamid,936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Category: Learning

Job Networking/Support Group at Temple Ner Tamid
NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUP
Do you need help with career guidance, interviewing, resume writing or networking? If so, come hear Lisa Chenofsky Singer, a career coach and founder of Chenofsky Singer and Associates, LLC talk about how to acheive your goals on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 pm.
Lisa has 20 years of experience in human resources and career coaching. She will talk about how to create a strategy to achieve your career goals whether you are looking for a new job or changing careers.

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Sponsored by: Temple Ner Tamid

Jackie Mason

8:00 PM at Forum Theatre Arts Center, 314 Main Street , Metuchen, NJ
Category: Performances

Broadway star Jackie Mason brings his own brand of hilarious humor in The Forum Theatre in this new one man show.
Tickets are $48.00 with discounts for groups of 20 or more

Forum Box Office 732-548-5600 Tuesday through Friday 11AM to 6PM
You can also leave a message
Tickets can also be purchased 24 hours by going to http://www.forumtheatrearts.org

Sponsored by: The Forum Theatre Arts Ceter

Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club presents: Hanukkah and the Mystical Tradition with Cantor Jessica

7:30 PM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Learning

Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club presents:  Hanukkah and the Mystical Tradition with Cantor Jessica Epstein. In America today, Hanukkah is often consider a children’s holiday, filled with presents, dreidels and latkes. But the Jewish mystical tradition, known as Kabbalah, invests these eight nights with deeper meaning, one which is revealed in traditional Hanukkah songs. Come learn more about the mystical meaning of Hanukkah and draw inspiration for your own celebrations this year with Cantor Epstein. All invited to attend!

Free and all are welcome to attend. For information or to register, please contact the temple office at 973-994-2290. Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.  email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham Men's Club

Celebrating Hanukkah @ Temple B’nai Abraham

6:00 PM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Children, Families, Music, Religious services, Seniors, Singles

Tot Shabbat service and Temple B’nai Abraham Shabbat/Hanukkah Activities on Friday, December 11, 2009

•  6:00 PM Tot Shabbat/Hanukkah Service
•  6:30 PM- Hanukkah/Shabbat Dinner Bring your entire family . Nominal charge per person.
•  7:15 PM-The lighting of the Temple Hanukiyah (Hanukkah Menorah). All attendees (children and adults) are invited to bring their own Hanukkah Menorahs to light in concert with the lighting of the Temple’s Hanukiyah (Hanukkah menorah).
•  7:30 PM- Shabbat Service/Hanukkah Celebrations.  All ages are invited to participate in this lovely service.

All are invited to attend to all activities. There is a nominal cost for dinner per person. Reservations are requested for the dinner.  Please call the Temple office at 973-994-2290. Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham

A Night of Hilarious Comedy

7:30 PM at Pine Brook Jewish Center 174 Changebridge Road Montville NJ
Category: Fundraisers, Performances

A night of comedy with Jessica Kirson.  Jessica’s unique style and captivating presence has captured the attention of audiences all over.  She was selected to perform at Comedy Central’s South Beach , Montreal and HBO’s comedy festivals.  She has been featured on various television shows, including Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
$50/person includes Dinner, Dessert and Show.  Cash Bar available.
Send and make checks payable to PBJC 174 Changebridge Rd., Montville, NJ 07045 Attn: Comedy Night

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Sponsored by: Pine Brook Jewish Center

A Holiday Concert with Neshama Carlebach

8:00 PM at Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen
Category: Music, Performances

Join us at Temple Beth Ahm for an incredible holiday concert, featuring Neshama Carlebach, daughter of Shlomo Carlebach.
Featuring Special Guests, The Green Pastures Baptist Choir, under the drection of Rev. Roger Hambrick

General Admission $25
Patron $360 (Includes 4 tickets, preferred seating and a CD)
Sponsor $180 (Includes 2 tickets & preferred seating)

For more information call 732-583-1700

Sponsored by: Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen

Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Party

3:30 PM at Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe 261 Gravel HIll Rd. Monroe Twp. NJ 08831
Category: Families

Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe! Latkes, Donuts, hot drinks, live music featuring the Monroe Twp. High School Band and more. Free Admission!

732-656-1616 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) http://www.chabadmonroe.org

Sponsored by: Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe

Women’s Luncheon - A Light in the Darkness

1:30 PM at Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe
Category: Learning, Religious services

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe presents a Women’s Chanukah Luncheon “A Light in the Darkness” featuring latkes, lunch and stories of light!  Couvert: $15pp RSVP required. Call 732-656-1616 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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Sponsored by: Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe

Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club Sunday Morning Minyan with Rabbi Kulwin and a Blood Drive .

9:00 AM at Temple B'nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, NJ 07039
Category: Health, Religious services

Temple B’nai Abraham Men’s Club will hold a Sunday morning minyan with Rabbi Kulwin and a Blood Drive Minyan at 9:00 AM and Blood Drive from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Breakfast will be served after the service. It’s a great way to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Rabbi Kulwin makes the service a little more traditional and keeps it interesting by explaining parts of it with which you may not be familiar. Everyone is welcome. We hope to make it part of the tapestry that makes our temple an engaging place for all to enjoy. Jeffrey Grabelle is Men’s Club President.

That morning, at 9:30 AM, there will be a Blood Drive sponsored by Men’s Club and in conjunction with The Blood Center of NJ. Perform a mitzvah and donate blood? You must be 18 years or older to donate. For questions regarding blood donation eligibility, call The Blood Center at 973-676-4700, ext: 132.

Free and all are welcome to attend. For information or to register, please contact the temple office at 973-994-2290. Visit our website at http://www.tbanj.org.  email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Sponsored by: Temple B'nai Abraham Men's Club

TOT SHABBAT AT TEMPLE NER TAMID

6:00 PM at Temple Ner Tamid,936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Category: Children, Families, Parenting, Religious services

TOT SHABBAT MOVES TO 6 PM
Young families are invited to celebrate the joy of Shabbat at Temple Ner Tamid. Beginning on Friday, January 1, the monthly Tot Shabbat service will now begin at 6 pm and be followed by a pot luck dinner (dairy or pareve only; no meat or shellfish). Bring the kids to a family-friendly service led by Cantor Meredith, then linger a while to enjoy the fellowship of other young families in the community.  For more information, go to http://www.nertamid.org.

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Sponsored by: Temple Ner Tamid

Passaic/Clifton YMWHA DAY CAMP REUNION

7:30 PM at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fairfield NJ

Reunion for any and all campers, counselors and staff of the Passaic/Clifton (NJ) YM-WHA Day Camp

http://www.ydaycamp.com

Sponsored by: Y Day Camp Reunion Committee