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Thriving at Age 84

Auschwitz survivor writes memoir and becomes TikTok star     Tova Friedman remembers being taken as a small child by her mother to look at...

A Gift for Life

Piano Dave is a focused musician and healer     Shelly and Ken Schlossberg got the phone call every parent dreads on Feb. 21, 2005....

Crowd Turns Out to Support Israel

Christians Rally for the Jewish People     The crowd waved and danced with Israeli flags and cheered speakers who pledged their love and support...

Connecting with Hadassah

Area chapter gears up for program year     There are several ways to connect and get involved with the Jewish community in New Jersey....

Behind Anne Frank’s Diary

A Visit to the Anne Frank House     Heavy rain washed the streets of Amsterdam on a wintry morning a few days before Passover....

Shavuot

The Holiday of Milk?     The holiday of Shavuot is known in the Torah as “the day of the first fruits” (Numbers 28.26).  Linkage...

Jlife Buzz- PJ Library

PJ Library Holds Fun Events for the Whole Family     Calling all families in the Monmouth and Middlesex County areas. PJ Library, funded by...

Jlife Buzz- Tales from Our Community

Tales from Our Community By Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg     On the first Seder night, my daughter, presented me with a picture I  THOUGHT I...

Jlife Buzz- Brothers of Israel

Hot Takes on Israel’s Diplomacy, Security, Politics & U.S. Relations with Mr. Yonah Jeremy Bob     On April 23, Yonah Jeremy Bob lectured on...

Jlife Buzz- Congregation B’nai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel Celebrates Israel’s 75th Birthday     Congregation B’nai Israel recently celebrated Yom Ha’ Atzmaut with fun, games a food truck and a photo...

Jlife Buzz- Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth

Volunteers Help Ethiopian Israelis Learn English via Zoom     When children of Ethiopian immigrants enter the Israeli job market, English language proficiency can be...

Jlife Buzz- Love for Israel from Generation to Generation

New Jersey lawyer honors father, supports the next generation of Israeli pioneers By Mara Fahl     For Michele Waldman-Wegodsky of Highland Park, the recent dedication...

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What You Need to Know About the Hanukkah Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMrzukPvRcg The Maccabean revolt and the miracle of the oil. In 168 BCE, the ruler of the Syrian kingdom, Antiochus Epiphanes IV, stepped up his campaign...

Jlife Buzz- East Brunswick Jewish Center Hosts MahJong for Israel

  On Sunday, November 12th, EBJC hosted MJ for Israel. Over 55 people registered to play MahJong, have great snacks, schmooze and have a...

Jlife Buzz- This Festival Of Lights, PJ Library Spreads Joy To Families With Their Updated Hanukkah Hub Featuring Creative Activities, Delectable Seasonal Recipes, Downloadables...

  As Hanukkah approaches (December 7-15), there’s never been a more important time to celebrate holidays with family, eat delicious fried foods and enjoy...

Jlife Buzz- Thousands In Times Square View Empty Shabbat Table Symbolizing Hostages Held By Hamas

    Thousands of people in Times Square viewed an empty Shabbat (Sabbath) table set for 224 people across Duffy Square between 45th and...