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January 2023

A Shul for You

Temple Beth Miriam, Elberon, NJ     Background: Temple Beth Miriam is a progressive Reform congregation, located at 180 South Lincoln Avenue, Elberon. Originally founded...

Forward March!

Community Organizations Look Ahead to 2023     “We’re a growing synagogue,” according to Marlboro Jewish Center’s Executive Director, Dara Winston. “That is both a...

A Thriving Partnership Has Promoted Tolerance and Respect for 20 Years

JCC of Middlesex County and YMCA Celebrate a Unique Collaboration in Edison Twenty years ago the idea of a Jewish community center and YMCA coming...

The Story of “Oy Vey”

Half Hebrew, half Aramaic, this classic lament is all Jewish     Oy vey!—also: Oy vavoy! Oy vey iz mir! Oy gevalt! Or quite simply:...

The Jewish State of Affairs

An interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Jlife recently sat down with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to talk about his political...

Jewish Singles, Lets Mingle!

Navigating the ups and downs of finding that perfect match. Are you looking for that lasting relationship, but somehow find yourself more single than a...

The Israeli Weekend

“Shabbat Shalom” vs. “Sofash Na’im”     For Israel’s first half-century, there was one standard way to mark the end of the work week: “Shabbat...

Happy New Year

A message from Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey Happy New Year. May 2023 be a time when all in the Jewish community...

Jlife Buzz

  The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County Holds Hanukkah Coloring Contest     To spread the Hanukkah holiday spirit, the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County...

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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”...