Teen part of JNF’s next generation of leaders
November 16, 2009
Paige Franco, 16, of Morganville was among 50 teens from across the country who participated in the first-ever Jewish National Fund Teen Leadership Seminar at the organization’s national conference in Philadelphia Oct. 25. Read More
Merged shuls delighted by name
November 16, 2009
Temples Beth Torah in Ocean and Beth El in Oakhurst will be known as Congregation Torat El (God’s Torah), with “Jersey Shore Jewish Center” as an added “tag line.” Read More
Rabbi: Organ giving a ‘mitzva’
November 16, 2009
The lives of many thousands of people could be saved if more people became organ donors, a life-affirming move sanctioned by Judaism and many other religions. Read More
Agency will educate about genetic diseases
November 16, 2009
A $2,500 grant from the Massachusetts-based Genzyme Corporation will enable the Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Monmouth County to educate the community about diseases that disproportionately affect Ashkenazi Jews. Read More
Museum hosts exhibit on survivors’ journeys
November 16, 2009
Local survivors sent the message “We are still here” through “The Exhibit: A Journey to Life,” on display at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold through Jan. 31. Read More
JF&CS to honor lay leaders, BBYO group
November 16, 2009
The spirit of volunteerism will be celebrated at the annual meeting of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Monmouth County. Read More
‘Natural progression’ for new head of school
November 2, 2009
For Yoti Yarhi, becoming head of school at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County was “a natural progression.” Read More
Hundreds join in ‘day of caring’
November 2, 2009
Throughout Monmouth County on Oct. 25, hundreds of eager participants turned out to engage in dozens of activities as part of the 10th annual Mitzvah Day, the JCC of Western Monmouth’s largest single day of Jewish community caring. Read More
Seven decades of service
Jewish Community Center marks milestone anniversary
November 2, 2009
The Long Branch Jewish Community Center was born in 1939 after an “inspired” capital fund-raising campaign that brought in just under $8,000. Read More
Education commission becomes a rich resource
November 2, 2009
A grassroots effort by Monmouth County synagogue educators that began with a meeting some eight years ago has evolved into a full-fledged commission that is making an impact on Jewish education throughout the region. Read More
Community
Candle Lighting Time
3rd of Kislev, 5770
November 20, 2009 | 4:18 p.m.
