WNTR Holiday Village comes to Springfield Avenue in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Yale Corner at 1866 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood will turn into a winter wonderland with hot cocoa, fresh-cut Christmas trees, Hanukkah activities, African drumming, local music and shopping for the whole family from local makers. The weekly WNTR Holiday Village and Makers Market will run Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 […]

Pushcart Players presents ‘Miracles’ right in your home

Pushcart Players presents ‘Miracles’ right in your home

VERONA, NJ — Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences, will present “Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles” in virtual online presentations in late November and December. This magical musical warms the hearts of family audiences with the true spirit of the December holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and […]

SOPAC presents Nefesh Mountain Hanukkah concert at area synagogue

SOPAC presents Nefesh Mountain Hanukkah concert at area synagogue

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Montclair-based Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as a boundary pushing bluegrass Americana band. They’re among the first to give voice and openly represent Jewish American culture, traditions, values and spirituality in the world of American roots music. Fronted by married couple Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, Nefesh Mountain will perform a […]

West Orange celebrate Hanukkah

West Orange celebrate Hanukkah

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Council President-elect Michelle Casalino welcomed Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz of Chabad of West Orange to Town Hall to lead the township’s Hanukkah menorah-lighting ceremony on Dec. 23, the second night of the holiday. Kasowitz’s holiday message called for unity and joy in celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah.

Celebrating Hanukkah with Chabad

Celebrating Hanukkah with Chabad

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange will hold its grand anniversary celebration on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, at its synagogue, 401 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. Experience Shabbos Hanukkah with the Traveling Chassidim with Friday night dinner and soulful services, all starting with the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah […]

TBA Rosh Chodesh group explores contentment vs. coveting

TBA Rosh Chodesh group explores contentment vs. coveting

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Rosh Chodesh group at Temple B’nai Abraham, led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz and sponsored by Sisterhood–The Women’s Connection, had a wonderful celebration on Dec. 10, in the middle of the month of Kislev, with guest presenter Rabbi Mary Zamore. Editor of “The Sacred Exchange,” Zamore facilitated a stimulating discussion based […]

Senior holiday party in West Orange

Senior holiday party in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Department of Senior Services will hold a holiday party on Friday, Dec. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Manor, 111 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. The party will include a sit-down luncheon, entertainment, live music, dancing, a cash bar and door prizes. Admission is charged. […]

Betty Maddalena ELC’s holiday concert brings cuteness and cheer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange School District’s littlest learners brought some holiday magic at their concert on Dec. 10. Led by teacher Tim Egan, the students performed favorites like “Jingle Bells,” “Dreidel” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” along with their teachers. Each class designed or wore a special hat: Santa, elf, reindeer […]

Maplewood celebrates holiday season

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Thursday, Dec. 6, Maplewood community members gathered in Ricalton Square to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah by lighting the Hanukkah menorah. The celebration was attended by Mayor Vic DeLuca, members of the Maplewood Township Committee, and Dickens Village Co-chairwomen Ellen Davenport and Rosetta Weiser. With the help of Rabbi Sholom […]