LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 9 p.m., Temple B’nai Abraham will hold its observance of Selichot. Selichot, literally “forgiveness,” is the service held on the Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah to help usher Jews into the themes of the High Holy Days. Selichot is a time of reflection and preparation. As […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel’s Casino Night/Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, a charity benefit for the home, took place on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The fun and enjoyable event, which was chaired by Thelma Florin, was underwritten by Valley National Bank. Picture are Gerald Lipkin, chairman, president and CEO of […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., Temple B’nai Abraham Adult Learning presents professor David Myers, who teaches in the history department at UCLA; his topic will be “Jewish History and Jewish Memory.” “We Jews are interested in our history. But what we call our history is often our collective memory and […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Shai Tahan from Rosh Pina, Israel, will serve as the rishon for 2016-2017 at Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston. This year marks the 14th successful year of the “Rishonim” program of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. The young Israeli emissaries are chosen each year from a large pool of applicants. Prior […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest has been awarded a grant by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey to administer a Wise Aging initiative in the MetroWest communities. The program, which is a partnership with 12 local synagogue groups plus the JCC MetroWest, will help Jewish people in their second adulthoods, their […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Livingston Police Chief Craig M. Handschuch announced today, Sept. 13, that the Livingston Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a non-specific threat, making reference to Livingston High School, posted on social media. At this point, the threat does not appear […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — This fall the Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is celebrating its 35th anniversary, a milestone in its rich history of helping women to gain independence, self-esteem, life skills and career opportunities. The Center for Women was established in 1981 in response to a need for support for women within […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To help neighbors in need, all local residents are invited to register for the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges’ 22nd annual golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 19. Admission is charged and includes the full day of golf and all evening activities. Proceeds from the event at the picturesque Montclair Golf Club […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Women interested in making a difference in their communities, creating new friendships and having fun are invited to attend an informational meeting with the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills. JLOSH has a long history of addressing the needs of women and children. This year the league is specifically focused […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — This fall, prior to the Nov. 8 election, Temple B’nai Abraham will host individual visits by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, a Republican, and his Democratic opponent, Joseph Wenzel, in collaboration with the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Wenzel will speak Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. and […]