Celebrating havdalah through crafts, companionship

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chana’le Kasowitz, middle, teaches the art of havdalah candle-making after a lesson about havdalah was led by her mother, Chabad of West Orange co-director Altie Kasowitz, to her left, on Saturday evening, Oct 20. Chabad of West Orange invites all women to participate in a Rosh Chodesh Society Lesson once a […]

Chabad addresses merits of religious observance

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A lesson from the Jewish Learning Institute will ask “Does God really care?” On Monday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Chabad of West Orange, 401 Pleasant Valley Way, JLI will discuss the importance of Jewish observances, even when they seem petty and burdensome, and can interfere with daily life. The […]

Chabad of West Orange celebrates Sukkot

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Joining a Chabad of West Orange trip to Crown Heights on Saturday evening, Sept. 29, in celebration of Sukkot are: front row, from left, Harry Vine, CWO Directors Rabbi Mendy and Altie Kasowitz, Elianan Hendler, Einya Aaron, Betty and Zvi Lando and their children, Sophie Pizem, Paul Newman, Betsy and Steve […]

‘Wrestling With Faith,’ a new 6-week journey

WEST ORANGE, NJ — This October, Chabad of West Orange will offer “Wrestling with Faith,” a new six-session course by acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learning Institute that openly addresses common challenges people have in their relationship with God. Beginning Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m., participants in the course will grapple with issues with which many […]

Celebrate Sukkot with Chabad of West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Traveling Chassidim will be on hand to celebrate chol hamoed Sukkot on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chabad of West Orange, 401 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. The evening will include live music, singing and dancing, food and drinks, a bounce house, and fun for […]

Shabbaton with ‘The Traveling Chassidim’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange presents “The Traveling Chassidim” this coming Shabbos. Friday night dinner on Aug. 31 will begin at 7 p.m. with candle-lighting, following by lively services, soulful singing and the traditional Shabbat dinner. RSVP for the dinner to www.chabadwestorange.com/fnd. Shabbos day, Sept. 1, services begin at 9:30 a.m. and […]

Chabad helps build the Second Temple out of Lego bricks

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, July 17, 70 participants gathered at Chabad of West Orange to see the Second Temple built entirely out of Lego bricks by Yitzy Kasowitz, a master builder and Bais Hamikdash expert, and brother to Chabad Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz. After a thorough overview of the layout of the Holy Temple, […]

Chabad of WO honors community members at annual dinner

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange held its annual dinner on June 21, at which it celebrated its recent growth and success. The evening focused heavily on the future and Chabad of West Orange’s financial stability. Marsha and Marvin Frank were given the “Chabad Tomorrow Award” for their vision in securing Chabad’s future. […]

Chabad to show Holocaust documentary on Tisha B’Av

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, July 22, at 5 p.m., Chabad of West Orange will commemorate Tisha B’Av with the presentation of documentary film “No. 4 Street of Our Lady.” The documentary depicts the remarkable story of a polish Catholic woman who rescued 16 of her Jewish neighbors during the Holocaust. For close to […]

Chabad Shabbaton with Rabbi Lew

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange presents a Shabbaton with Rabbi Yossi Lew to commemorate the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Lew, who will speak several times between Friday evening, June 15, and Saturday, June 16, was privy to many first-hand accounts of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s personal and public life. His family also […]