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Jlife Buzz-Temple Beth El of Somerset Mourns “Adopted” Hostage

    The recent news that four hostages had been rescued from Gaza brought great joy to Israel, completely overshadowing the news of only...

Everyday Priestesses

Is Women’s Spirituality Unique? I ran into my Jewish neighbor as we rolled out our post-Pesach (Passover) trash bins.     “Here we are,” she said,...

Summer Sweetness

Bring A Little Aloha Home Hawaii is my happy place, so when my brother, Gary, invited me recently to accompany him and my nephew, I...

Synagogues of Ukraine, Past and Present

Photos and illustrations of Ukraine’s historic synagogues provide a glimpse into Eastern European Jewish life throughout the last 500 years. The borders of modern-day Ukraine...

East Brunswick Superintendent Seeks to Validate “Gross Lack of Oversight”

Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ’s Reaction At the East Brunswick Board of Education meeting June 6, 2024, Superintendent, Dr. Victor Valeski, said the...

Magic Bowls

Ancient artifacts reveal Jewish attitudes toward incantations, demons and the supernatural. The Talmud portrays Jews in late antiquity as accepting and participating in the culture...

Shabbat and Meditation: Just Be It

How mindfulness can deepen your Shabbat experience—and vice versa Shabbat is a day of being, not doing. As interpreted by the rabbis, the day’s multitude...

A Shul for You- Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen

Background: Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Rd., Aberdeen is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue. It began in 1962 as the Strathmore-at-Matawan Jewish Center, organized by...

Hope and a Connection to Israel Showcased by Federation

Supporters of the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey showcased both their hope and connection to Israel in its continued fight for...

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JLife Extra NJ-March 15, 2025

Come meet  Jane Loeb Rubin, author of the novel, “Threadbare, on Sunday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at Congregation Torat El  in Oakhurst. The...

JLife Extra NJ- March 1, 2025

Dr. Milton Heumann. Distinguished Professor of Political Science and pre-law adviser at Rutgers University, will speak about the Supreme Court on Sunday, March 2,...

Celebrating Purim

Purim is a joyous holiday that celebrates the saving of the Jews from a threatened massacre in ancient Persia The story of Purim is recounted...

Art Heals

The Process, not Product, Counts Artistic expression plays a role in how we teach, learn, communicate and heal. Art in many forms, and through some...

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