Standing with Pittsburgh
The Jewish community in the heart of NJ mourns and stands with those in Pittsburgh and across the world. This senseless tragedy reinforces our commitment to combat hate and make our communities more prepared and secure.
The Federation is proud to support our community partners in promoting vigils throughout Monmouth and Greater Middlesex counties.
SUNDAY, 10/28
Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen – 6:30 PM
6:30 Sunday night, being co-hosted by the Metuchen Edison Interfaith Area Clergy Association, First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, and Temple Emanu-el.
Masjid-e- Ali, Somerset – 5:30 PM
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at located at 47 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. Dr. Asghar Kharazi, Director at Masjid-e-Ali and Co-Founder of the NJ Interfaith Coalition, extends the invitation to all who can attend a vigil to remember and express our sorrows for the victims of shooting in Tree of Life Synagogue and reaffirm our commitment to reject any form of hate and bigotry.
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick -- 7:00 PM
We will be hosting a vigil here at AEMT (222 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick) at 7pm tonight. We will also be holding clergy hours for those who want to come in and talk on Monday from 3:30 - 7:15.
Highland Park Conservative Temple, Highland Park -- 7:30 PM
Will be hosting a prayer service after the Maariv Evening Service.
Central NJ NCSY and Congregation Ahavas Achim, Highland Park -- 8:00 PM
Hosting a memorial service with prayer and tehillim in Highland Park, 216 S 1st Avenue.
Congregation B'nai Tikvah, North Brunswick -- 7:00 PM
Special service of solidarity and healing to remember the victims of the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh.
MONDAY, 10/29
Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls – 6:30 PM
We will pray for healing. We will pray for strength. We will pray to turn our anger over what is into a force that will leave no person untouched by our commitment to love and embrace each other into a world that should be; a world that must be, a world of peace.
Congregation B'nai Israel, Rumson – 7:30 PM
At times of tragedy such as these we stand as one at a memorial gathering of prayer, solidarity, and support.
Monroe Township Senior Center, Monroe – 6:00 PM
Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township is spearheading an interfaith vigil in support of the Pittsburgh community at the Monroe Township Senior Center. Mayor Tamburro and religious leaders will attend to unite our community against anti-Semitism, hate, and violence. Doors open at 5:30.
Marlboro Jewish Center, Marlboro -- 7:30 PM
Prayer service before the Maariv Evening Service, 103 School Road West.
Sons of Israel, Manalapan -- 8 PM
Vigil with local shuls and St. Thomas Moore
33 Gordon's Corner Rd., Manalapan.
Unity Walk, East Brunswick -- 6 PM
WIll now include a vigil for Pittsburgh victims
East Brunswick Municipal Building, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick.
TUESDAY, 10/30
Chabad of Western Monmouth County, Manalapan – 7:45 PM
Join us for an evening of prayer, unity, and solidarity for the Pittsburgh Jewish Community, including a live feed from the Pittsburgh Jewish community. Empower yourself and your family to do something tangible for those who lost their lives for being Jewish. 24 Wickatunk Road, Manalapan.
Brower Commons, New Brunswick -- 9:30 PM
Join Rutgers Hillel on the steps of Brower Commons as Hillel student leaders hold a Vigil & Memorial for Pittsburgh. 145 College Ave, New Brunswick.
THURSDAY, 11/1
East Brunswick Jewish Center, East Brunswick -- 7:00 pm
Join us for a vigil and solidarity rally with Congregation Beth Ohr, Temple B'nai Shalom, Young Israel of East Brunswick*, and East Brunswick Jewish Center. 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick.
*Accidentally omitted in recent Federation e-news
St. Stephen AME Zion Church, Asbury Park -- 6 - 9 pm
Please join the interfaith community as we come together in prayer and vigil remembering those who tragically lost their lives to gun violence in Pittsburgh, PA. Sponsored by Asbury Park C.A.N. 1001 Springwood Ave., Asbury Park.
FRIDAY, 11/2
Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell -- 7:30 pm
We will stand in solidarity with the Pittsburgh Jewish community and the congregants of the Tree of Life synagogue. We will offer prayers of healing and hope, sending a message of courage and faith to the larger Jewish community in the U.S. Friday night service will be held with music and songs. 106 Windeler Road, Howell.
Perrineville Jewish Center, Millstone -- 7:00 pm
Memorial service as part of #ShowUpForShabbat
SATURDAY, 11/3
Congregation Beth Shalom, Red Bank -- 11:30 am
Special service followed by a Kiddush to honor the victims and pray for them and their families. In honor of them, let's fill the Shul to maximum capacity, 186 Maple Ave.
Perrineville Jewish Center, Millstone -- 9:00 am
Memorial service as part of #ShowUpForShabbat