CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Religious
Event Highlight
 | Bestselling author Dr. Eric Braverman will discuss his book “Younger Brain, Sharper Mind” and his six-step plan for preserving and improving memory and attention at a WELL Health Symposium at the Kaplen JCC, Friday, June 1. VIP reception, 11 a.m.; program, 11:30; lunch, 1 p.m. Sharon Potolsky, (201) 408-1405 or well@jccotp.org. |
06 January 2012
Shabbat
The Chabad Center of Passaic County offers a Hawaiian themed family dinner after services.
(973) 694-6274 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Shabbat
Rabbis Elyse Frishman and Rachel Steiner of Barnert Temple lead a family friendly service followed by a potluck supper.
(201) 848-1800
Shabbat
The Young Jewish Families Club of the JCC of Paramus hosts a family friendly service and program for young families and children. Program followed by an oneg and playtime in the gym.
(201) 262-7691 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Shabbat
Temple Emeth offers family services.
(201) 833-1322 or www.emeth.org
07 January 2012
Shabbat
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel honors “Menschen of the Year” Phyllis Mirchin and Fran Westerman, along with several volunteers, during services. Kiddush luncheon follows.
(201) 796-5040
13 January 2012
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel offers a “Freedom Shabbat” service honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Debra Orenstein and Cantor Lenny Mandel will be assisted by local area clergy from different faith traditions. Rev. Barry R. Miller of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will give the sermon. The celebration of Dr. King’s legacy continues on Sunday, Jan. 15, when the shul joins with other Westwood area clergy and congregations for an interfaith Martin Luther King service at Zion Lutheran Church in Westwood at 4 p.m. The service launches the Westwood Area Clergy Council Food Drive, with each member congregation bringing a specific type of food, for a balance of supplies for local food pantries.
(201) 265-2272 or www.bisrael.com
Shabbat
Temple Beth Or celebrates Shabbat Hallelu, a musical service.
(201) 664-7422 or www.templebethornj.org
Shabbat
Temple Beth El of Northern Valley holds a musical Shabbat spiritual service with guest violinist Krista Bennion Feeney, concertmaster of Orchestra of St. Lukes.
(201) 768-5112
Shabbat
Temple Beth-El hosts its annual service in tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.. New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow is the guest speaker. Oneg follows.
(201) 333-4229
Shabbat
The youth group at Temple Beth Rishon leads services with songs, prayers, and readings focused on the environment.
(201) 891-4466 or www.bethrishon.org
Shabbat
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley holds its bi-monthly healing service during services. All welcome.
(201) 391-0801
Shabbat
Reconstructionist Temple Beth Israel holds its monthly musical service led by student cantor Lois Kittner and the RTBI Players. Oneg follows.
(201) 845-7550
14 January 2012
Shabbat
Temple Emeth offers a Shabbat service and day of learning,“Memorization and Remembrance,” with Dora Geld Friedman, exploring Jewish tradition through two books, “Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering,” and “Zakhor” by Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi, beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch at 2:45 p.m. $9.
(201) 833-1322
Shabbat
Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El leads services. Totally Talmud led by Rabbi Steve Suson is at noon.
(201) 750-9997
17 January 2012
Jewish traditions
Cantor Israel Singer leads a class on Traditions and Jewish Lifecycles at Temple Emanu-El. Also Jan. 31.
(201) 750-9997
20 January 2012
Shabbat
Temple Beth El offers a family evening beginning with dinner, 5:45 p.m., then services with interim Rabbi Jim Simon, Cantor Rica Timman, the fifth grade, and Rinat Beth El Junior Choir at 6:45.
(201) 768-5112
Shabbat
Temple Beth Or celebrates mishpacha (family) Shabbat for young families. Regular service at 8.
(201) 664-7422 or www.templebethornj.org
Shabbat
Temple Beth Rishon hosts “Shabbat La Vida Loca,” a celebration of the Jewish community of Latin America, 8 p.m., led by guest Cantor Mark Biddleman of Temple Emanuel in Woodcliff Lake along with Cantors Ilan Mamber and Annelise Ocanto, accompanied by a salsa band. Optional “South of the Border” dinner at 6:30 by reservation only by Jan. 19.
(201) 891-4466 or www.bethrishon.org
Shabbat
The Helen Troum Nursery School at Temple Beth Sholom holds a tot Shabbat family service. Refreshments.
Lori Rothman, director, (201) 797-2865
Shabbat
Beth Am Temple holds a farbrengen service, with song, stories, commentary, and snacks.
(845) 735-5858 or www.BethAmTemple.org
Shabbat
The Barnert Temple offers services with the Worship Band.
(201) 848-1800
21 January 2012
Shabbat
Sisterhood of Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center conduct services. Pamela Cohen and Sharyn Gallatin will be inducted into Kolot biK’dushah, an honor society that acknowledges women with skill in leading prayer and reading Torah. D’var Torah by sisterhood president Elaine Silverstein. Kiddush lunch.
(201) 444-9320
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel offers its monthly family program on the weekly Torah portion. Pizza, salad, and ice cream for lunch.
(201) 265-2272
25 January 2012
Dead Sea Scrolls
Temple Beth Or hosts a trip to New York City to see the Dead Sea Scrolls in Times Square. Lunch at a kosher restaurant.
Susan, (201) 934-0188 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
27 January 2012
Shabbat
Cong. Beth Sholom sponsors its 21st annual shabbaton,”Between People - How We Treat Each Other: Bein adam l’havero,” with nearly 30 sessions offered. Services at 4:50 p.m., dinner at 6. Services on Shabbat at 9 a.m., lunch at noon.
(201) 833-2620 or cbsteaneck.org
Shabbat
Cantor Nancy Abramson, director of the H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music of The Jewish Theological Seminary, is the scholar/cantor-in-residence at Cong. Kol HaNeshamah through Jan. 28. Kabbalat Shabbat services will be at a private home. She will discuss the musical history and liturgical sources of Shabbat Zmirot. Services continue Shabbat morning on the grounds of St. Paul’s Church, where she will lead Shacharit and Musaf services. During a “Lunch and Learn” she will discuss “Aspects of Jewish Cantorial Music: History, Personalities and Influences.”
Shabbat
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. B’nai Israel hosts a “Pre-SuperBowl” Shabbat dinner beginning at 6:30 with a meet and greet, services at 7 p.m., and a Chinese buffet at 7:45.
(201) 796-5040
Shabbat
Temple Emanu-El in Closter holds “Spirit and Song” services.
(201) 750-9997
Shabbat
Cong. B’nai Israel holds its monthly inter-generational Drumming Circle. Drums provided; attendees can bring a percussion instrument.
(201) 265-2272 or http://www.bisrael.com
Shabbat
Temple Beth El offers “Ruach Shabbat,” an informal/interactive evening with four Shabbat experiences.
(201) 768-5112
28 January 2012
Shabbat
Temple Israel and JCC of Ridgewood hosts its monthly “Nosh and Drash.” Services at 9 a.m., breakfast and communal Torah study with congregant Rabbi Gloria S. Rubin at 10.
(201) 444-9320
Shabbat
Rabbi Steve Suson leads Totally Talmud at Temple Emanu-El, noon.
(201) 750-9997
29 January 2012
Day of kabbalah
Daniel Matt, a leading authority on kabbalah who has published more than 10 books, including “The Essential Kabbalah,” is the guest speaker at a Day of Kabbalah hosted by Rabbi Naftali Citron of The Carlebach Shul and Mark Pearlman of JInsider, at the JCC.
(646) 505-5708 or www.jccmanhattan.org
