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      28 to 28 AUG

    • 10th Annual Axelrod Israel Jewish Film Festival

      The 10th annual Israel Jewish Film Festival is back, presented by Axelrod Performing Arts Center. The four-week long showcase features 10 award-winning films in 6 locations across Monmouth and Greater Middlesex.

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    • J-SERVE 2020

      Join hundreds of teens from our community and thousands worldwide for a day of good deeds.

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Sep

1 2019

Learn How To Blow The Shofar

9:00AM - 9:45AM  

Congregation Beth Ohr
70 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, learn to blow the shofar. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, will be…

Sep

3 2019

Weekly women's Parsha class

9:45AM - 11:00AM  

Tova Chazanow
26 Wickatunk Rd
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Each week we explore and discuss how the Torah portion relates to us as women.

Sep

3 2019

Preparing for the High Holy Days

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-6484

Please join Rabbi Bazeley as he guides us through some texts and wisdom of our tradition that will help make this Hig…

Sep

3 2019

Mah-Jongg Open Play

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member
No Mah Jongg October 1, 8, 15 & 22

Sep

4 2019

JCC Men's Group

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

SEPTEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 4: BDS Movement: The BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment and…

Sep

4 2019

Mah-Jongg - Open Play

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member

No Mah Jongg October 9

Sep

4 2019

Duplicate Bridge

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

EVERY WEDNESDAY
No Duplicate Bridge October 9, 2019

1:00—4:00 PM

Cost per session:
$6/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-memb…

Sep

4 2019

BOOK CLUB

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

The Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill
315 Raritan Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904

The next book the AA book club will be discussing is The Last Train to Istanbul by Ayse Kulin. The meeting will take…

Sep

5 2019

Modern Canasta- Open Play

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

FREE / JCCMC MEMBERS; $5.00 / Non-member

 

Sep

6 2019

Current Events with Bob Galante

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Bob Galante graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Government and French and began his teaching…

Sep

6 2019

Shabbat K'tanim at Anshe Emeth

5:15PM - 5:45PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick , NJ 08901

Bring your children and grandchildren to a festive service for infants to first graders where we will sing, pray, and…

Sep

7 2019

Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Each Shabbat morning for more than 40 years, people have gathered at Anshe Emeth to study Torah on Shabbat mornings. …

Sep

8 2019

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Sep

17 2019

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY COMMEMORATION TOUR OF NORMANDY & PARIS

12:00AM  

• Stroll Claude Monet’s famous Giverny home and gardens. • Learn about the lives of wealthy French Jews…

Sep

8 2019

Learn How To Blow The Shofar

9:00AM - 9:45AM  

Congregation Beth Ohr
70 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, learn to blow the shofar. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, will be…

Sep

8 2019

Guitar and Songleading Class at Anshe Emeth

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick , NJ 08901

Beginners in 8th grade and up and adults will acquire a repertoire of the chords and songs you need to know to play t…

Sep

8 2019

Adult Cantillation at Anshe Emeth

10:00AM - 10:45AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick , NJ 08901

Chanting from the Torah is an exciting opportunity to be an active participant in the worship experience, as well as …

Sep

8 2019

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: RAISING AWARENESS AND BREAKING THE STIGMA

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Ahavas Achim
216 S. 1st Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Men and women are invited to a special program about Postpartum Depression on Sunday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at…

Sep

8 2019

Peace of Mind

7:30PM - 10:30PM  

Join us in support of Peace of Mind at The Highland Park Conservative Temple as we showcase the movie, "The Dive" wri…

Sep

9 2019

Chabad Smile on Seniors

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Chabad
24 Wickatunk Road
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Smile on Seniors is a program that allows our seniors to socialize and enjoy and afternoon together. Lunch is…

Sep

10 2019

Weekly women's Parsha class

9:45AM - 11:00AM  

Tova Chazanow
26 Wickatunk Rd
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Each week we explore and discuss how the Torah portion relates to us as women.

Sep

10 2019

Preparing for the High Holy Days

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-6484

Please join Rabbi Bazeley as he guides us through some texts and wisdom of our tradition that will help make this Hig…

Sep

10 2019

Mah-Jongg Open Play

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member
No Mah Jongg October 1, 8, 15 & 22

Sep

11 2019

JCC Men's Group

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

SEPTEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 4: BDS Movement: The BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment and…

Sep

11 2019

Mah-Jongg - Open Play

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member

No Mah Jongg October 9

Sep

11 2019

Duplicate Bridge

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

EVERY WEDNESDAY
No Duplicate Bridge October 9, 2019

1:00—4:00 PM

Cost per session:
$6/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-memb…

Sep

12 2019

Modern Canasta- Open Play

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

FREE / JCCMC MEMBERS; $5.00 / Non-member

 

Sep

12 2019

Desert in the Promised Land: Nature, Settlement, and the Politics of Space

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Rutgers University, Douglass Student Center
100 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Yael Zerubavel, Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and History, Rutgers University will discuss her new book, which…

Sep

13 2019

Current Events with Bob Galante

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Bob Galante graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Government and French and began his teaching…

Sep

13 2019

Shabbat Alive!

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
100 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820

Join us for a musical, family friendly Shabbat experience. All are welcome!

Sep

14 2019

Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Each Shabbat morning for more than 40 years, people have gathered at Anshe Emeth to study Torah on Shabbat mornings. …

Sep

14 2019

Anshe Emeth Open House

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Thinking about joining a temple? Interested in learning more about our religious school? Want to meet members of our …

Sep

15 2019

The Hebrew Academy 40th Anniversary Kick-off Family Event

12:00AM  

TBD
TBD
TBD, NJ TBD

The Hebrew Academy will kick-off their 40th Anniversary on Sunday, 9/15/19 with a family celebration at an area famil…

Sep

15 2019

Learn How To Blow The Shofar

9:00AM - 9:45AM  

Congregation Beth Ohr
70 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, learn to blow the shofar. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, will be…

Sep

15 2019

Hadasssah's Tribute to GAYLE BRILL MITTLER

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

Classical Caterers, Congregation B'nai Tikvah
1001 Finnegans Lane
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Join us for a Brunch honoring GAYLE BRILL MITTLER - Mayor of Highland Park, NJ. (from 11am-2pm) as Raritan Valley…

Sep

15 2019

Broadway Star of Les Miserables - Bart Shatto & Friends

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Elaine Wasserman
Temple Beth El of Somerset
1489 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873

Broadway Veteran, Bart Shatto will be here at Temple Beth El to perform his amazing show for us! Don't miss…

Sep

16 2019

Kollel at Anshe Emeth

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

This year of Kollel, we will be bringing in Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman, found of the organization Sinai and Synapses,…

Sep

17 2019

Weekly women's Parsha class

9:45AM - 11:00AM  

Tova Chazanow
26 Wickatunk Rd
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Each week we explore and discuss how the Torah portion relates to us as women.

Sep

17 2019

Preparing for the High Holy Days

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-6484

Please join Rabbi Bazeley as he guides us through some texts and wisdom of our tradition that will help make this Hig…

Sep

17 2019

Mah-Jongg Open Play

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member
No Mah Jongg October 1, 8, 15 & 22

Sep

18 2019

JCC Men's Group

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

SEPTEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 4: BDS Movement: The BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment and…

Sep

18 2019

Mah-Jongg - Open Play

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member

No Mah Jongg October 9

Sep

18 2019

Duplicate Bridge

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

EVERY WEDNESDAY
No Duplicate Bridge October 9, 2019

1:00—4:00 PM

Cost per session:
$6/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-memb…

Sep

18 2019

Arthur L. Finkle, “Shofar History and Technique”

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
310 Mounts Corner Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents Arthur L. Finkle, Shofar sounder, author, educator, historian,…

Sep

19 2019

JOIN US ON A TRIP TO THE MAGNIFICENT Green-wood Cemetery

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

JCC of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 TIME: Bus leaves JCC at 9:00 AM; Returns approx. 5:00 PM COST: $59 JCCMC…

Sep

19 2019

Modern Canasta- Open Play

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

FREE / JCCMC MEMBERS; $5.00 / Non-member

 

Sep

20 2019

Current Events with Bob Galante

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Bob Galante graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Government and French and began his teaching…

Sep

20 2019

Tot Shabbat

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Temple Emanu-El
100 James Street
Edison, NJ 08820

Experience the joys of Shabbat with music and song, followed by a family-friendly craft and small kiddush. Program ge…

Sep

21 2019

Shabbat Simchah!

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Join us for a "no shush" Shabbat morning prayer time for kids from birth to 2nd grade along with their parents and gr…

Sep

21 2019

Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Each Shabbat morning for more than 40 years, people have gathered at Anshe Emeth to study Torah on Shabbat mornings. …

Sep

21 2019

Yoga Shalom

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Yoga Shalom is a spiritual and physical journey guided by a sequence of traditional Shabbat morning prayers. The…

Sep

21 2019

Selichot at Anshe Emeth

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Spiritually Preparing for a New Year- A Night of Study and Reflection of "Extra Innings"
Set against the enchanting b…

Sep

21 2019

Selichot Services and Film Presentation

8:00PM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Neve Shalom
250 Grove Ave.
Metuchen, NJ 08840

On Saturday, September 21, at 9:00 PM (immediately following the 8:00 PM Selichot service) Neve Shalom will be showin…

Sep

21 2019

Selicot

8:00PM  

JAYNE SKLON
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817

Selicot Program with refreshments starts at 8:00pm followed by services. Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd.,…

Sep

22 2019

Learn How To Blow The Shofar

9:00AM - 9:45AM  

Congregation Beth Ohr
70 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, learn to blow the shofar. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, will be…

Sep

22 2019

Super Sunday @ Federation

9:00AM - 6:00PM  

Jewish Federation
230 Old Bridge Turnpike
South River, NJ 08882

Join us for a pre-Rosh Hashannah Super Sunday.

Sep

22 2019

TORAH NEW YORK

9:00AM - 11:59PM  

Congregation Ahavas Achim
216 S. 1st Ave.
Highland Park, NJ 08904

Ahavas Achim invites you to join us in a pre-Rosh Hashanah learning celebration along with thousands of others as…

Sep

22 2019

RPRY 5K

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Buccleuch park

RPRY 5K fundraiser

Sep

24 2019

Women's Philanthropy: Barbara Kagan Littman Book & Author Series

12:00AM  

The Barn

East Brunswick,

Journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner is known for her revealing profiles of the likes of Bradley Cooper and Gwyneth…

Sep

24 2019

Weekly women's Parsha class

9:45AM - 11:00AM  

Tova Chazanow
26 Wickatunk Rd
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Each week we explore and discuss how the Torah portion relates to us as women.

Sep

24 2019

Crystal Point’s “Cabaret by the Sea” Luncheon Show

10:15AM - 5:00PM  

JCC of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 TIME: Bus Boards at JCC of Middlesex County by 10:15am. Please arrive no later…

Sep

24 2019

Preparing for the High Holy Days

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-6484

Please join Rabbi Bazeley as he guides us through some texts and wisdom of our tradition that will help make this Hig…

Sep

24 2019

Mah-Jongg Open Play

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member
No Mah Jongg October 1, 8, 15 & 22

Sep

25 2019

JCC Men's Group

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

SEPTEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE Wednesday, September 4: BDS Movement: The BDS Movement (Boycott, Divestment and…

Sep

25 2019

Mah-Jongg - Open Play

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Free / JCCMC Members
$5.00 / Non-member

No Mah Jongg October 9

Sep

25 2019

Duplicate Bridge

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

EVERY WEDNESDAY
No Duplicate Bridge October 9, 2019

1:00—4:00 PM

Cost per session:
$6/ JCCMC Member; $8/ Non-memb…

Sep

26 2019

Modern Canasta- Open Play

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

FREE / JCCMC MEMBERS; $5.00 / Non-member

 

Sep

26 2019

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Kelly THE Barrett
Monmouth University Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
ON SALE MAY 10

By Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power
directed by Sam Mendes

The story of a fa…

Sep

27 2019

Current Events with Bob Galante

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County
1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820

Bob Galante graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Government and French and began his teaching…

Sep

28 2019

Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Each Shabbat morning for more than 40 years, people have gathered at Anshe Emeth to study Torah on Shabbat mornings. …

Sep

28 2019

KISS THE SKY -THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Monmouth University Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Ave
W. Long branch, NJ 07764

KISS THE SKY -THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
Take a trip down memory lane an immerse yourself in the unforgettable, elec…

Sep

29 2019

Learn How To Blow The Shofar

9:00AM - 9:45AM  

Congregation Beth Ohr
70 Route 516
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, learn to blow the shofar. The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, will be…

Sep

29 2019

Anshe Emeth Erev Rosh Hashanah Early Service

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Welcome to the Jewish New Year at our beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah service! Tickets are required for this service.

P…

Sep

29 2019

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services

6:30PM  

JAYNE SKLON
91 Jefferson Blvd
24
Edison, NJ 08817

Erev Rosh Hashana Services starts at 6:30pm at Congregation Beth El, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison, NJ.

Sep

29 2019

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at New Location

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Kol Am of Freehold
59 Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

Join us for erev Rosh Hashanah service at our new location: The American Hotel, Main Street, Freehold

For people int…

Sep

29 2019

Anshe Emeth Erev Rosh Hashanah Late Service

8:45PM - 10:45PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Welcome to the Jewish New Year at our beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah service. Tickets are required for this service.

P…

Sep

30 2019

Anshe Emeth Rosh Hashanah Early Service

8:45AM - 10:45AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Welcome to the Jewish New Year at our beautiful Rosh Hashanah morning service. Tickets are required for this service.…

Sep

30 2019

Rosh Hashanah Services

9:00AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817

1st Day Rosh Hashana Services. 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison NJ. Call office 73-985-7272 for attendance information.

Sep

30 2019

Rosh Hashanah @ New Location

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Kol Am
59 Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

Join our new Rabbi, Lois Ruderman, our returning cantorial soloist, Marcia Schreier for services at the American Hote…

Sep

30 2019

High Holy Days Family Service

10:15AM - 11:00AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Bring your children and grandchildren to this very special holiday service! This year our new timing is to make the s…

Sep

30 2019

Rosh Hashanah K'tanim

10:15AM - 11:00AM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

For children from birth to Kindergarten, this service is done with instruments, shofars, puppets, books, and crafts a…

Sep

30 2019

Anshe Emeth Rosh Hashanah Late Service

11:45AM - 1:45PM  

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
222 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Welcome the Jewish New Year at our beautiful Rosh Hashanah morning service. Tickets are required for this service.

P…

Sep

30 2019

Tashlich

4:30PM  

91 Jefferson Blvd.,

Edison, NJ 08817

Tashlich to take place behind John Marshall school at 430pm. Community is invited to join Congregation Beth El…