LIVINGSTON, NJ — Did you know that preteens and teens use social media in ways that differ from adults? Licensed psychologist Karen Smarz, director of the Family Life Education Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, will present a workshop for women on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. explaining the dangers and […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Come and celebrate Sukkot at Temple B’nai Abraham’s Sukkot Block Party, sponsored by TBA Jewish Learning Program and The Early School, on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the community for a morning of music, food, Sukkot activities and crafts. Shmooze with friends, new and old, meet members of […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Eight local residents received awards in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories and were recognized on Saturday, Sept. 24, during the annual Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Sunday, Sept. 25, youth members of Temple B’nai Abraham’s Club TBA kicked off the year with excitement. Sixteen enthusiastic members created decoupaged apple and honey dishes for Rosh Hashanah. The children dined on pizza, salad and created their own ice cream sundaes. Club TBA, for children in grades three through six, […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Domestic violence affects every community. It thrives when we are silent, but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic abuse. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, is excited to join together with the community at […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Alex Freund, a career coach and landing expert, presents a women’s workshop at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will learn about what’s really going on and why you are having a difficult time acquiring a job. This […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Adults who have or had cancer and their families are invited to enroll in a free 12-week wellness program that starts Oct. 4 at the West Essex YMCA. The West Essex Y is launching LiveStrong at the YMCA, which has helped more than 41,000 cancer survivors nationwide regain stamina, strength and emotional […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Livingston Police Chief Craig M. Handschuch announced Sept. 20 that John Coulouris, 18, of Hackensack has been arrested and charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child by distributing child pornography, invasion of privacy, terroristic threats and two counts of cyber […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Calling all Pokemon trainers! On Friday, Sept. 30, at 5:45 P.M., wear your team color, bring your Pokemon and come to the Tempe B’nai Abraham Gym — the third tier of the TBA parking lot, 300 E. Northfield Road in Livingston — for a fun Shabbat. In case of inclement weather, trainers […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you are a parent, then this women’s workshop is for you. Do you ever feel that you lose your cool during stressful situations when dealing with your children? On Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7:15 to 9 p.m., clinical psychologist Carrie Spindel Bashoff will present “Mindful Parenting,” an approach which helps parents […]