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Jlife Buzz- Breaking New Ground: JNF-USA’s Spectacular Athletic Center Takes Shape in the Negev

By Tania Shalom Michaelian     From judo to gymnastics, sailing to soccer, Israel continues to punch above its weight in the global sporting arena....

Jlife Buzz- Howard and Carol Rossman Celebrate their Second Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

North Brunswick couple, Howard and Carol Rossman, celebrated their second Bar and Bat Mitzvahs at Anshe Emeth Temple in New Brunswick. Rabbi Philip...

Seeing is Believing

Cooking with kids is a good education     I can’t think of a better way to bond with your children or grandchildren than to...

Been There, but Not Done

Returning to Israel is common among travelers     Roy and Brenda Tanzman of Long Branch are looking forward to the end of November, when...

A Shul for You- Congregation Agudath Achim, Bradley Beach

Background: Congregation Agudath Achim, 301 McCabe Ave., Bradley Beach. This year is the shul’s centennial. Although it dates to 1898, it was formally established...

Israeli Police Join With Local Community to Support Fallen Officers

Rutgers Chabad Hosts Dinner with Federation, NJ State Police and Israelis     The 6th Annual welcome dinner for the Israeli Police delegation of the...

A Trip to Poland and…Where??

Holocaust trip includes stop in Greece     With pandemic restrictions lifted, many synagogues and Jewish organizations have been scheduling trips for their members. Some...

Art and Conversation

Holocaust survivors help students stand up to antisemitism     It started with Molly, then a 6th-grader at Cedar Drive Middle School in Colts Neck,...

Temple Honored for Work With Special-Needs Students

Award Bestowed for Being “What Every Synagogue Community Should be”     On his first day as an assistant rabbi at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple...

From Melamed to Menahel

“Torah and excellence can go together”   Remember Rabbi Motti Simpson, aka “The Melamed”?   Last year’s column on Rav Motti described a passionate, dedicated elementary...

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Jlife Extra September 15, 2023

The deep feelings surrounding Zionism that have motivated both its supporters and opponents will be discussed Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. by renowned...

In the Spotlight

Small-shul professional steps onto bigger stage Inbar Robbins is still a bit shell shocked. She was in her office at the Perrineville Jewish Center (PJC)...

Jlife Buzz-Marlboro Jewish Center’s Journey of Remembrance

By Heidi Morrow     As we approached the gates of Auschwitz, I looked up at the beautiful blue sky and my eyes caught the...

Jlife Buzz- Neve Shalom’s Enjoys its “Meet-Greet-Shmooze with a Little Ice Cream on Us” event

 A gorgeous, sunny day and Metuchen’s lively Main Street provided the perfect backdrop for Neve Shalom’s “Meet-Greet-Shmooze with a Little Ice Cream on Us”...