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October 2023

Jlife Buzz-Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva (RPRY) Focuses on Spiritual Growth

  RPRY Middle School students recently participated in an Erev Rosh Hashanah “Tashlich Turnaround” program with the goals of preparing students for...

Have a Little Something!

Forshpeis can be what’s for dinner     Most of us have done our wills and trusts. Who gets the diamonds and who gets the...

A Helping Hand for Seniors

Specialized Programs Offered to Holocaust Survivors      Seniors living in Middlesex and Monmouth counties can participate in a wide array of socialization, counseling, entertainment...

A Shul for You-Shul for You – Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen

Background: Founded by twelve families in 1963, Temple Shalom is a Reform congregation meeting serving Northern Monmouth and Southeastern Middlesex counties. It celebrated its...

Witnesses to History

N.J. Holocaust educators tour Europe’s perilous places     Holocaust educator Liz White was most moved by the least maintained sites in Europe that saw...

Read, Eat, Chat

A winning combo for a synagogue program     How does a mid-sized suburban synagogue book club become so popular that members of most of...

A Kol Nidre Message

The following speech was delivered on Kol Nidre to Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, by Adrienne Ross, Congregation B’nai Tikvah Past President and Jewish...

Time Off for Motherhood

Israel underwrites maternity leave Israel has a state-wide maternity leave policy. After a woman gives birth, the National Insurance Institute pays for three months of...

Jlife Extra October 1, 2023

 Award-winning author and noted historian Dr. Robert Watson will speak about “Antisemitism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” following Shabbat services on Friday, Oct. 6 at...

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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...