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Simhat Torah 23 Tishrei Oct. 25
Purim 14 Adar March 12
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CIRCLE F LIFE Birth
When a child is born, the parents choose a Hebrew name; Ashkenazi Jews generally name their children after deceased relatives, while in Sephardi families, a child is often named for a living relative whom the parents wish to honor. The brit mila (circumcision ceremony) is performed to symbolize the covenant between God and Israel and is one of the most universally observed commandments among Jews of all denominations. A healthy baby boy is circumcised by a mohel on his eighth day of life and receives his Hebrew name. The birth of a girl is traditionally marked in the synagogue with the father or both parents called to the Torah for an aliya, and her Hebrew name is announced. In recent times, however, it has become popular to hold a simhat bat to celebrate a girl’s birth, with a growing, flexible number of rituals involved as there is no commandment to hold such a ceremony.
Pidyon Haben
The ceremony for pidyon haben, or redemption of the firstborn, takes place 30 days after the birth of a first-born son. This observance is based on the biblical understanding that firstborn sons were dedicated to serving God in the Temple in Jerusalem. In order to redeem them from that obligation, five shekels were exchanged with the Temple priests, who then served in the firstborn’s place. Today, the ceremony involves a symbolic exchange of five silver coins with a descendant of the kohanim, the priests. The coins may then be donated to a charity. The pidyon haben is not observed when a child is born of Caesarean section, is a kohen or Levi himself, or when the mother is the daughter of a kohen or Levi.
B’nei mitzva
When a Jewish boy reaches age 13 and a girl, generally, the age of 12, they are traditionally considered to have reached adulthood and are automatically a bar or bat mitzva (son or daughter of the commandment). The bar or bat mitzva ceremony itself is a public declaration of the child’s acceptance of the obligations to fully observe the commandments and to participate in the Jewish community. A ceremony is generally held in the synagogue, where the youngster is called to the Torah for an aliya and often
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to read the Torah portion. Most bar or bat mitzva ceremonies are held on Shabbat, but they may also be held on a Monday, Thursday, or on holidays when the Torah is publicly read. Though in the past girls were not called to the Torah during an actual bat mitzva ceremony, they now hold the same responsibilities as boys do in non-Orthodox synagogues. Even in Modern Orthodox congregations, a girl may deliver a d’var Torah or take part in a separate women’s prayer service with a Torah reading.
Confirmation
Reform and some Conservative Jews hold confirmation in the 10th or 11th grade. Through the ceremony the teens recommit themselves to Judaism following post-bar or -bat mitzva study. The confirmation service is often held during Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah by the Jewish people.
Marriage/Aufruf
A Jewish wedding ceremony is held with the couple standing under the huppa (marriage canopy), symbolizing the home the newlyweds will make together. The ceremony has two main elements: kiddushin, or betrothal, and nisuin, the actual marriage, and includes the reading of the ketuba (marriage contract), the reciting of seven blessings, and the breaking of a glass to remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Prior to the wedding, a couple might have an aufruf, in which the groom (or couple) is called to the Torah for an aliya the Shabbat before the wedding.
Death
Jewish tradition recognizes death as a part of life. The rituals of preparing the body for burial, sitting shiva for seven days, saying Kaddish, and observing yahrtzeit, the anniversary of a death, help survivors navigate the difficulties of the mourning period and gradually encourage them to return to a normal life. An unveiling of the deceased’s gravestone is often held several months after the death.
YEAR IN R VIEW Rosh Hashana
Shemini Atzeret
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22 Tishrei
The Jewish New Year commemorates the anniversary of God’s creation of mankind. On these two days God sits in judgment of the entire world and inscribes the fate of all, based on a person’s actions the previous year. Rosh Hashana marks the commencement of a period known as the Aseret Yemei Teshuva (10 Days of Repentance). During that time, a person has the opportunity to do teshuva, genuine repentance, to erase his misdeeds before God seals his judgment on Yom Kippur. Jews blow the shofar in synagogue and eat symbolic foods such as a round hallah symbolizing the circle of life and creation of the earth and apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year.
Shemini Atzeret is celebrated on the eighth day from the start of Sukkot. Though often considered part of the Sukkot festival, it is technically a separate holiday, culminating the celebration of renewal and thanksgiving. (In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah are celebrated on one day.) Meals are now eaten indoors, and a special prayer for rain is recited in synagogue. Traditionally, the day also invokes Jews’ anticipation of the messianic age.
Yom Kippur
23 Tishrei
The holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur is dedicated to divine mercy and forgiveness. Through fasting, prayer, and the giving of tzedaka the day before, Jews express repentance for wrongful deeds and a commitment to returning to a life of observance of mitzvot and to come closer to God.
Simhat Torah, the final observance of the High Holy Day season, celebrates the completion of one — and the beginning of the next — year-long cycle of the reading of the Torah. On the evening before and on Simhat Torah morning, Jews dance with Torah scrolls around the bima, the central platform in the synagogue from which the Torah is read, in seven circuits. On Simhat Torah morning, the final portion of the Torah is read, followed by the first portion in Genesis.
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Sukkot
15-21 Tishrei Sukkot, known as “the season of our rejoicing,” recalls the Jewish people’s 40 years of wandering in the desert following the Exodus from Egypt, where they were surrounded by protective “clouds of glory” and lived in temporary dwellings during that same time. In commemoration of that and to enhance Jews’ awareness of God’s protection, the Torah commands: “In sukkot (booths) you shall dwell seven days.” Jews put up sukkot in accordance with biblical specifications adjacent to their homes and synagogues and gather in them to eat holiday meals. The structure is temporary in nature, to convey the idea of dependence on God’s constant protection. Hoshana Rabba, known as the day of the final sealing of judgment, takes place on the seventh day of Sukkot.
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Hanukka 25 Kislev-2 Tevet Following a fierce struggle for religious freedom, the Maccabees defeated the Syrian-Greek armies in Judea in a great military victory in the second century BCE. The Syrians, however, had destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and, in rededicating the holy space, legend has it that the Maccabees found only enough ritually pure oil to light the menora for one day. Miraculously, it burned for eight days, allowing them more time to rededicate the Temple. Today, Jews light Hanukka candles for eight days and enjoy oil-based foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and jelly doughnuts.
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Tu B’Shevat
Passover
15 Shevat
15-22 Nisan
Tu B’Shevat, also known as the Jewish New Year of the Trees, is a minor holiday whose origins are in the biblical agrarian laws by which farmers tended their orchards. The 15th of the month of Shevat also marks the time of the first flowering of the trees in the Land of Israel. At a Tu B’Shevat seder rituals are performed and blessings are recited that praise the bounty provided by God, and produce from Israel is included on the menu, especially the biblical Seven Species — wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, dates, and pomegranates. Israelis plant trees on the holiday; those outside the land traditionally plant trees through the Jewish National Fund.
Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday of biblical origin, celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago under Moses’ leadership. Freedom came out of the culmination of God’s revelation through the Ten Plagues, which convinced the Egyptians of God’s strength. In the final plague — the slaying of the firstborn of all Egyptian households, including Pharaoh’s — God “passed over” Jewish homes, sparing their children. Defeated, Pharaoh let the Jewish people go. Because the Jews left in great haste, the dough for their bread could not rise. It was this unleavened bread, or matza, that the Jews ate during their Exodus. The Passover seder is the festive meal accompanied by an array of ritual foods and blessings. Following the Haggada, participants follow the prescribed steps of the seder, including the Four Questions, the story of the Exodus, prayers and parables, and holiday songs. By enacting the rituals, Jews fulfill God’s commandment that in each generation they should regard themselves as if they had just left Egypt. During the eight days of Passover, Jews eat food specially prepared for the holiday and do not consume products made of hametz — fermented or leavened grains.
Purim 14 Adar The Purim story, told in the Megillat Esther (Book of Esther), recounts how the Jews of ancient Persia, slated for destruction, were saved from the evil Haman’s plot by their trust in God and by the courage of the Jewish Queen Esther and her guardian Mordechai. Four mitzvot are specifically associated with Purim: reading or listening to the reading of the Megilla; giving gifts of food (mishloah manot); giving charity to the poor (matanot l’evyonim); and eating a festive Purim feast with family and friends. A special fast (Ta’anit Esther) is observed the day before Purim to commemorate the one undertaken by Queen Esther and the Jews before they were saved. The traditions of the holiday include dressing up in costume, performing purimshpiels (humorous skits), and attending fun-filled carnivals.
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Yom Hashoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) 27 Nisan Yom Hashoa is observed in memory of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. The date is significant as it marked the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day)
Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)
5 Iyar
28 Iyar
Immediately preceding Israel’s Independence Day, this is a time when Israelis remember all of those who fought and fell in defense of the Jewish state.
Yom Yerushalayim celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem — whose Old City and eastern section had been under Jordanian rule — during the SixDay War in 1967.
Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) 6 Iyar On May 14, 1948, Israel declared its independence, reestablishing the Jewish homeland after more than 1,900 years of exile.
Lag Ba’Omer 18 Iyar Lag Ba’Omer marks the 33rd day of the counting of the omer (the 49 days from the second day of Passover to Shavuot). The holiday breaks up the seven weeks of semi-mourning between the two observances. Celebrated with picnics, sports, and field trips, Lag Ba’Omer commemorates the end of a plague that struck the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva and the victory of Bar-Kochba’s soldiers over the Romans in 135 CE. In Israel on Lag Ba’Omer, many Jews build bonfires and visit the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the father of Jewish mysticism.
Shavuot 6-7 Sivan The Feast of Weeks, Shavuot celebrates God’s giving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments to the Jews at Mount Sinai. It marks the end of the sefira, or counting of the omer, which began on the second day of Passover. Among the many customs observed on Shavuot are a tikun, or allnight Torah study session, on the first night. It is also a custom to eat dairy meals and decorate the synagogue with flowers and greens, symbolizing the vegetation on Mount Sinai.
Tisha B’Av 9 Av Considered the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem as well as other tragedies, including the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. The climax of a three-week mourning period, Tisha B’Av is observed by fasting and the reading in synagogue of the Book of Lamentations and kinot (elegies). But not all that happens on this day is tragic; tradition teaches that the Messiah will be born on Tisha B’Av. — Compiled by Lori Silberman Brauner
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their Jewish values and their passion for creating a world in which women and girls grow up in healthy, supportive environments, with equal opportunity for economic, religious, social, and political achievements. Membership dues create an endowment, the earnings from which are granted to organizations for projects that advance the status of women and girls, ensuring that they have the opportunity to realize their full potential. JWF is an advisory council of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ.
United Jewish Appeal of Greater MetroWest NJ Headquarters: 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Regional Office: 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 973-929-3000 jfedgmw.org
The United Jewish Appeal Campaign of Greater MetroWest NJ is the annual fundraising arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Donations to the Annual Campaign provide the unrestricted funding that is needed to answer the most pressing needs facing the community every day and as they arise at home, in Israel, or anywhere in the worldwide Jewish community. UJA dollars support a wealth of programs that benefit all members of Greater MetroWest with a full range of social services and programs that strengthen Jewish identity and help to ensure Jewish continuity. In addition to an annual gift, individuals can support the Annual Campaign in perpetuity by creating an Annual Campaign Endowment.
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Headquarters: 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Regional Office: 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 973-929-3040 jfedgmw.org/wp
Young Leadership Division of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-2948 jfedgmw.org/yld
ÉMIGRÉ SERVICES Bris Avrohom
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Resettlement Center 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 231 jvsnj.org
FAMILIES J Connection Montclair Area 973-929-2968 ThePartnershipNJ.org
Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3168 jfedgmw.org/chaplaincy
The Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest provides comprehensive quality professional pastoral/spiritual care and chaplaincy to the frail, elderly, or infirm in the community as well as in hospitals, hospices, group homes for people with disabilities, senior residences, assisted living, long-term care facilities, PJ Library delivers free, age-appropriate and and other venues. The committee also serves as colorfully illustrated books to Greater Metro- the address for Neshama: Association of Jewish West children ages six months through six years Chaplains (NAJC) worldwide. old. PJ Library also includes a monthly E-newsletter, access to the JFamily Community Calendar, and invitations and information about MetroWest Jewish Health local Jewish family programs. In conjunction & Healing Center with PJ Library, JTot and JKid — all at The JCC MetroWest Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life — of- 760 Northfield Ave. fer programs for PJ Library families to connect West Orange, NJ 07052 and “Bring Jewish Learning to Life” through 973-530-3519 fun educational experiences. Older children jccmetrowest.org/jewish-life/ with special needs are also invited to take ad- healthcenter vantage of all PJ Library has to offer. Contact Andrea Bergman, manager, PJ Library and Special Projects, at ABergman@ThePartnershipNJ. Saint Barnabas org or 973-929-3128. Medical Center The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3128 ThePartnershipNJ.org/pj_library
HEALTH & FITNESS JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3443 jccmetrowest.org/fitness
HEALTH CARE Caregivers at Home
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey 655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-929-1055 caregiversathome.org Contact: Karen Giordanella, RN
94 Old Short Hills Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-322-5000 Barnabashealthhospice.org/sbmc
Saint Barnabas Medical Center is the oldest non-sectarian hospital in New Jersey. This 597bed acute care medical center is home to New Jersey’s only certified Burn Center; one of the largest kidney transplant programs in the nation — performing more than 300 transplants in 2015; a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for the tiniest of babies with outstanding results; and the birthplace of choice for more than 5,500 mothers each year. The medical staff of over 1,900 individuals represents more than 75 specialties for adults and children. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is your community resource.
HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS
As a division of the JFS Older Adult Services Café Europa — Department, Caregivers at Home is a fee-forservice program to provide in-home personal Monthly Luncheon care, light housekeeping, companionship, and Cultural Activities meal preparation assistance to seniors who pre- Jewish Family Service fer to remain at home as they age. Jewish Family of Central New Jersey
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Congregation Shomrei Torah/Ohel Yosef 910 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-289-0770
PJ Library®
Service of Central New Jersey has over 30 years of experience providing home care to the elderly. All of our certified home health aides work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
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YLD provides opportunities for Jews ages 22-45 to meet new people, network, support Israel, and become further involved in Jewish life locally and around the world. Volunteer with YLD and learn about Federation and its partner agencies; attend family programming and adult nights out; participate in leadership development opportunities and hands-on volunteer activities; and connect with other Jews in our community. To learn more about YLD and get involved, set up a meeting with the YLD manager for a cup of coffee.
A community resource for families raising Jewish children in Montclair and the surrounding communities. Offering Jewish holiday-themed events, story times, parenting workshops, and one-on-one Jewish coaching about synagogues, preschools, camps, and more. Programming focuses on young families with children ages six and under. Contact Whitney Blom, WBlom@ ThePartnershipNJ.org or 973-929-2968, for more information.
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Women’s Philanthropy engages Jewish women through dynamic programs that benefit their lives and others in Greater MetroWest, Israel, and overseas. Guided by the principles of tzedaka (righteousness), klal yisrael (Jewish peoplehood), and tikun olam (repairing the world), WP’s support of the UJA Annual Campaign enables our vision to become reality. Programs include educational seminars, community outreach, leadership development, Jewish awareness, and social programs. We are a community of women of all ages and stages of life connected by our commitment to strengthen our Jewish community. Women’s Philanthropy is a fabulous place to be! Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/wpgreatermetrowest to stay up to date.
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655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 jfscentralnj.org 908-352-8375
Cafe Europa — Twice Monthly Luncheon and Cultural Activities Jewish Family Service of MetroWest Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-765-9050, ext. 1727
College of Saint Elizabeth Holocaust Education Resource Center
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2 Convent Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-290-4351; 973-290-4336
Drew University Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study Embury Hall Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-3600 drew.edu/depts./chs
Holocaust Council of Greater MetroWest
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901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3066 jfedgmw.org/holocaust
The Holocaust Council, a program of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, is dedicated to commemorating the Holocaust and to educating the community about the Holocaust and genocide in order to combat prejudice, hate, and racism in today’s society. Programs include a speakers bureau; Real to Reel film series; Lunch ‘n Learn; Bagels and Books; Survivors Speak; B’nai Mitzvah Twin-with-aSurvivor, and Adopt-a-Survivor programs for older teens, as well as various other programs, conferences, and seminars. It creates, curates, and mounts special exhibits, including, “From Memory to History; Faces and Voices of the Holocaust,” its signature exhibit which is mounted annually and visited by schools and adult groups who receive tours led by trained docents. The Holocaust Council also helps community groups plan, coordinate, and publicize commemorations and observances of events including Kristallnacht and Yom HaShoa. The Holocaust Council works closely with schools, colleges and universities, museums, synagogues, churches, nursing homes, and civic and
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interfaith organizations to remember and educate about the Holocaust, genocide, character education, and civic responsibility. In addition, it records and archives testimonies of survivors and their families and provides assistance and guidance on issues relevant to this community, including help with compensation and restitution applications.
Holocaust Resource Center Library, Second Floor Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4660
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1727 jfsmetrowest.org
ISRAEL CONNECTION Alisa Flatow Memorial Fund c/o Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3113 alisafund.org
Global Connections (formerly Legow Family Israel Program Center) of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3176 israelprograms@jfedgmw.org jfedgmw.org/israel
volunteer opportunities, and community involvement. To strengthen ties between Jews of all ages and Israel, Global Connections offers a variety of opportunities for travel to Israel. Programs include, but are not limited to: • Passport to Israel — community subsidy for a life-changing trip for teens • Diller Teen Fellows — competitive leadership development program for 10th and 11th graders • Birthright Israel — a free, 10-day Israel trip for young adults ages 18-26 • Masa — semester, long-term, and volunteer programs for young adults ages 18-30 • Onward Israel Greater MetroWest Negev Internship — unique eight-week summer program based in the Negev for young adults ages 19-27 • Peoplehood Project — selective two-year leadership program for adults interested in exploring their Jewish identity and concept of peoplehood together with Israeli counterparts • Volunteer opportunities — professional exchanges, English-speaking day camps, sports clinics, social action, hosting Israelis visiting Greater MetroWest. Whether in New Jersey or Israel, our staff is at your service on both sides of the ocean. Feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to assist you.
OUTREACH JConnection
Jfedgmw.org/jconnection Montclair Area Whitney Blom, 973-929-2968
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Jewish Family Concierge WBlom@ThePartnershipNJ.org Central NJ Randi Zucker, 908-889-8800, ext. 253 rzucker@jccnj.org
A hub for new community members and those who wish to be more involved in our Jewish Global Connections coordinates and facilitates community. Offers year-round classes, social programs, projects, and missions that deepen gatherings, and events for people of all ages to the connection between Israel and the Jewish create new entry points into the community. community of Greater MetroWest. The Global Connections team includes shlichim (adult professional emissaries) and rishonim (young Jewish Resource Line adult emissaries) who share positive aware- Jewish Federation ness about Israel by providing programming of Greater MetroWest NJ to synagogues, youth groups, local university 973-929-3100 campuses, schools, and Federation partner jfedgmw.org JRL is a centralized information and referral agencies. Signature programs include Birthright Is- service providing access to local and regional rael, the community-wide Yom Hazikaron health, education, vocational, cultural, recre(Memorial Day) commemoration and Yom ational, and social services offered under Jewish Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) celebration, auspices.
111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 271 jvsnj.org
Lubavitch Center of Essex County
456 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0770
Union County Torah Center 111 Laurel Place PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3064 jfedgmw.org/crc
The CRC is the government affairs, public policy arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. The CRC spearheads the development of the public policy agenda for the Jewish community, focusing on local, state, and national issues. CRC advocates these views with legislators and engages with other constituencies, such as civic and interfaith leaders and the media, to ensure the Jewish voice in matters of the day and for the safety and security of Israel. The CRC works in the areas of Israel and world affairs, government relations, and community-based initiatives. The CRC informs and educates the community on current issues of interest and serves as a clearinghouse for new concerns. The CRC rallies the community to action.
SOCIAL SERVICES
JCC MetroWest — West Orange
Jewish Women Int’l L’Chaim Chapter
Hebrew Free Loan of New Jersey
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1716 jfsmetrowest.org
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3400 jccmetrowest.org
JCC MetroWest serves diverse populations in the community with social, cultural, arts, community, recreational, and educational activities. Our programs include fitness and wellness, aquatics, sports and recreation, cultural and theater arts, and Jewish education. JCC MetroWest runs a preschool, kindergarten, and multiple camp programs at the West Orange location and runs MetroWest’s premiere Jewish day camp: Camp Deeny Riback in Flanders. JCC MetroWest also provides daily programming for seniors and adults with special needs.
Hebrew Free Loan of NJ provides interest free loans to qualifying members of the Jewish community who reside in Essex, Morris, Monmouth, Sussex, and Union counties. For those qualifying members, who have come upon a temporary financial hurdle, Hebrew Free Loan is here to assist. Hebrew Free Loan helps Jews in need to become self-sufficient by providing confidential, interest-free loans. Examples of typical loans include money for medical expenses, debt consolidation, adoption costs, and starting or expanding a business. For more in- JCC MetroWest — formation and inquiries, call 973-637-1739. Lautenberg Family JCC
Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-8800 jccnj.org
There’s something about this place. Whether your goals are as modest as shooting hoops in a friendly environment or as ambitious as imparting important values to your children, the J is the ideal place to live up to them. Our JCC is a great
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Aidekman Family Campus 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1155 973-530-3474 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey 655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-8375 jfscentralnj.org
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Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Ross Family Campus 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
place to become involved in your community, meet up with old friends, or connect with new ones. You’ll find classes, events, Camp Yachad, preschool, our state-of-the-art fitness center with group exercise classes, league play, indoor and outdoor pools, and so much more for every age and interest. We are committed to our Jewish heritage, identity, and values but at the same time, we are also very proud to be a non-sectarian and diverse center — open to everyone.
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The Union County Torah Center is primarily a Jewish educational outreach center which serves the Jewish community at large with weekly Torah classes and lectures throughout the year on various Jewish topics with emphasis on Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism; family Sukkot, Hanukka, and Purim celebrations; shofar-making, matza-baking, and Torah-writing workshops; kashering and mezuza-checking services; Torah e-mails; campus outreach; prison, hospital, and nursing home visitations; and Jewish art calendar and holiday guides, which are mailed to the public before Rosh Hashana and other holidays. Contact info@torahcenter.org.
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Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Career Counseling
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Branch office: 608 Sherwood Parkway Mountainside, NJ 07092
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey is a multi-purpose NJ state licensed health and social service agency, responsive to the needs of the Jewish community in Union County and parts of Somerset County. Our Family and Children’s Counseling Center provides individual, couples, and family counseling and a variety of services for children, including play therapy, program for children with special needs, special needs caregivers and siblings support groups, and adoption home studies. Additional services include an active monthly kosher food pantry, an urban community garden, emergency financial assistance, and career counseling. Our Senior Health Link provides a variety of services to older adults such as: Kosher Meals on Wheels, Alzheimer’s and related dementia program, two monthly Alzheimer’s/dementia family support groups in Elizabeth and Westfield, case management, certified home health aide and homemaker services, registered community health nursing, personal care, transportation, friend advocate program, caregiver support, Safety in the Home program, and numerous programs for Holocaust survivors.
Jewish Free Loan Society 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-288-2413
Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest
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901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3168 jfedgmw.org/chaplaincy
The Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest provides comprehensive quality professional pastoral/spiritual care and chaplaincy to the frail, elderly, or infirm in the community as well as in hospitals, hospices, group homes for people with disabilities, senior residences, assisted living, long term care facilities, and other venues. The committee also serves as the address for Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) worldwide.
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050 jfsmetrowest.org Branch offices: 570 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1233
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Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey has been helping families and people of all ages manage life’s challenges since 1861. Time-honored values of empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality are the hallmark of JFS, while our up-to-date treatment modalities and nimble response to community need have distinguished JFS as a premier family service agency. JFS helps families and individuals maintain emotional and physical well-being, economic self-sufficiency, dignity, and independence. Specific needs are addressed by licensed clinical social workers who are experts in their fields, from parent-child psychotherapy to geriatric care. We service every member of the community on a non-discriminatory basis. JFS is licensed by the state of New Jersey as a provider of outpatient mental health counseling.
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Metro Transport provides medical and social transportation for seniors and adults with special needs. Metro Transport services Essex, lower Morris, and lower Union counties. Transportation is available to routine medical appointments, same day surgery, chemotherapy treatments, hospital and nursing home visits, and the JCC and affiliated senior centers. Chartered ride services are also available for senior and special needs groups. Metro Transport operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 973-325-1359 for price quotes and more information.
Rachel Coalition of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050
The Rachel Coalition is MetroWest’s coordinated response to domestic violence. Among its 111 Prospect St. services are a 24-hour crisis response line, access East Orange, NJ 07017 to emergency shelter with kosher provisions, 973-674-6330 counseling services, support groups, access to jvsnj.org legal services, and information and referrals. Morris County office: The coalition also sponsors workshops and 901 Route 10 community forums. Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 Rachel Coalition is coordinated by JewJVS serves people age 14 to 100+ by providing: ish Family Service of MetroWest NJ; National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County and • Career and educational counseling • Vocational testing, assessment, and skills West Morris Sections; Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest training • School-to-career transition services for youth NJ; MetroWest Rabbinic Cabinet; Saint Barnabas Medical Center; Hadassah, Northern New with special needs • Career center for individuals diagnosed with Jersey Region; Jewish Women International, North Atlantic Region; and JCC MetroWest. an autism spectrum disorder • Specialized vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities YM-YWHA of Union County • Mentoring and job placement assistance for Harry Lebau Jewish Center the unemployed and underemployed 501 Green Lane • Work activity center for residents of Daugh- Union, NJ 07083 ters of Israel 908-289-8112 • Interest-free loans for MetroWest students uniony.org pursuing postsecondary education • Emigre resettlement, ESL, and citizenship instruction; vocational counseling; skills training; and job placement for refugees and immigrants • At Home Services, providing non-medical companionship and minor home repair services for seniors wishing to age in place in their Friendship Circle 10 Microlab Rd. own homes Livingston, NJ 07039 • Programs for mature adults through the Ron973-251-0200 ald I. Coun Center for Creative Maturity
SPECIAL NEEDS
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Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-325-1359 MetroTransport.org
Greater MetroWest ABLE 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3129 metrowestABLE.org
Greater MetroWest ABLE coordinates a network of agencies and advocates that serve indi-
JCC MetroWest Special Needs Services JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3478 jccmetrowest.org/special-needs
support coordination at supportcoordination@ jfsmetrowest.org or 973-637-1762. Coordinated Care of MetroWest plans and monitors services for people with mental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities when the individual’s primary caretaker is no longer able to do so. Call 973-765-9050, ext. 1726, for additional information.
Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
Services for Children with Autism and Related Disorders at Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 241 jvsnj.org
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050 jfsmetrowest.org
570 West Mount Pleasant Ave. Suite 106 Livingston, NJ 07039 Support coordination promotes personal choice 973-740-1233 and community inclusiveness by partnering with jfsmetrowest.org
individuals and their families to ensure access to supportive services. It is a complimentary case management program for individuals found eligible through the State of New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Support coordinators create tailored plans based on individual needs and ambitions, and assist in accessing day programs, medical supports, employment services, and social and educational opportunities. The program is generously supported by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. Contact
The DIR Model and Floortime Approach is a program tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Clinicians and parents get down on the floor and work with the child to develop his or her capacities. The ultimate goal is to help the child to become more empathetic, creative, logical, and reflective. JFS is one of only a few providers with expertise in DIR Floortime in Northern New Jersey.
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Our department of Special Needs Services provides programming to individuals with disabilities and strives to promote accessible programming throughout the many programs offered at JCC MetroWest. Our programs include a five day per week Adult Day Habilitation Program; evening and weekend programs for both adults and older teens; a supportive 1:1 children’s program on Sundays featuring crafts, music, gym, and swimming; an inclusion camp for children ages five-12; and a teen travel camp (day trips) for teens 13-21. Gym memberships are approved by DDD along with many of our adult programs and several of our children’s programs are approved by Perform Care. Our experienced, caring, and qualified staff welcome a diverse group of individuals while meeting the individual needs of our participants. Contact director Marisa Cohen for more information.
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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viduals of all ages with special needs and their families. Services include information and referral, consultation, vocational training, kosher residences, mom’s and dad’s support groups, and enriching day programs, as well as schools, camp, and social activities. The vision of Greater MetroWest ABLE is a community that is made whole and complete by the inclusion of all of its members. Greater MetroWest ABLE is funded by the UJA Campaign, The Ruderman Family Foundation, and grants from The Linda Bunis Haller Foundation, The Joyce and Leonard Kulick Fund for Special Needs, the Lester Z. Lieberman Special Needs Fund, and the Gruss Lipper Foundation.
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JESPY House
102 Prospect St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-6909
Jewish Deaf and Hearing Impaired Council 973-473-7277 (V/TTY) Jcohenret@aol.com
Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled of MetroWest, Inc. 270 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-272-7141 jsddmetrowest.org
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VETERANS ASSOCIATIONS 609-396-2508
10 Microlab Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-251-0200 fcnj.com info@fcnj.com
JWV-Department of New Jersey
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
Jewish War Veterans
135 W. Hanover St. 2nd floor Trenton, NJ 08618
JWV Daniel MichelsonLivingston Post 740 Temple Beth Shalom 193 East Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039-4102 Roger Flartey, 732-864-6234
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Leon E. Cone Post 213 12 Altamont Ct. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-9323
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3360 daughtersofIsrael.org
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Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute 155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5303 daughtersofmiriam.org
Volunteers at Daughters of Miriam Center play a vital role in the care and well-being of our nursing home residents, subacute patients, and apartment tenants. Volunteer positions are available days or evenings, seven days a week. Jobs can be tailored to meet individual schedules. Available positions include resident transporter, gift or thrift shop clerk, sheltered workshop assistant, clerical assistant, or resident activity helper. Volunteers of all ages are needed and welcomed; from mothers who bring their infants to visit to school children to seniors from the community, everyone has something to contribute. Contact Joan Kraft, director of HR, at jkraft@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org.
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655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-8375 jfscentralnj.org
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for 55+, Friend Advocate Program, Urban Community Garden (seasonal), food pantry (packing and delivering), and Cafe Europa monthly events for Holocaust survivors.
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ Friend Advocate Program 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1747 jfsmetrowest.org
A Friend Advocate volunteer assists needy older adults with bill paying and reading and sorting through mail, and provides information and referrals to community resources. This program helps older adults in Essex County to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Volunteers serve as an integral part of the treatment team, working with clients in need. The Friend Advocate Program provides training and on-going supervision for volunteers.
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 231 jvsnj.org
NCJW/Essex Volunteer Opportunities 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-0588, ext. 22 ncjwessex.org
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Center of Essex and Hudson Counties Jewish Family Service of MetroWest 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050
RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-637-1766 jfsmetrowest.org/rsvp
RSVP of Essex and Hudson Counties matches volunteers 55+ with many local causes. Volunteers choose where to serve, how much time to give, and whether they will share skills they already have or develop new ones. Areas with greatest need for volunteers include helping seniors get access to healthcare they need, disaster preparedness, visiting homebound adults, and assisting those struggling with food insecurities. RSVP is a program sponsored by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest. Visit jfsmetrowest.org/rsvp for a listing of local opportunities or to complete an application. Call 973-637-1766 with questions or e-mail sgrove@jfsmetrowest.org.
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey Headquarters: 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
Regional Office: 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 973-929-3091 jwfnj.org
JWF is a collaborative philanthropy whose members are dedicated to empowering women and girls through education, advocacy, and strategic grant making. JWF brings together women of all ages and backgrounds, united by their Jewish values and their passion for creating a world in which women and girls grow up in healthy, supportive environments, with equal opportunity for economic, religious, social, and political achievements. Membership dues create an endowment, the earnings from which are granted to organizations for projects that advance the status of women and girls, ensuring that they have the opportunity to realize their full potential. JWF is an advisory council of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ.
Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 973-994-4994 centerforwomenNJ.org
National Council of Jewish Women Essex County Section 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-0588 ncjwessex.org
National Council of Jewish Women Union County Section
National Council of Jewish Women West Morris Section PO Box 533 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 888-895-3059 ncjwwestmorris.org
Women’s League, Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3360 daughtersofIsrael.org
Regional Office: 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 973-929-3040 jfedgmw.org/wp
Women’s Philanthropy engages Jewish women through dynamic programs that benefit their lives and others in Greater MetroWest, Israel, and overseas. Guided by the principles of tzedaka (righteousness), klal yisrael (Jewish peoplehood), and tikun olam (repairing the world), WP’s support of the UJA Annual Campaign enables our vision to become reality. Programs include educational seminars, community outreach, leadership development, Jewish awareness, and social programs. We are a community of women of all ages and stages of life connected by our commitment to strengthen our Jewish community. Women’s Philanthropy is a fabulous place to be. Follow us on B’nai Shalom — Morris and Facebook at facebook.com/wpgreatermetrowest Miriam Hammer Campus to stay up to date. 300 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0160 bnaishalom.net
RELIGIOUS LIFE SYNAGOGUES CONSERVATIVE Adat Israel Congregation 200 Overlook Ave. Boonton, NJ 07005 973-334-6044
Adath Shalom
841 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8549 adathshalom.net facebook.com/AdathShalomSynagogue
Adath Shalom, “Your Jewish Home,” is a dynamic, egalitarian, and inclusive Conservative synagogue community with 300 families dedicated to Torah, tikun olam, and each other. We celebrate Judaism in a creative, warm, and life-affirming manner and welcome the participation of members of all abilities. Our Friday night and Saturday morning services include family services, tot Shabbat, Shabbat Chavu-
B’nai Shalom is a contemporary Conservative synagogue in West Orange that offers a profound spiritual experience and a warm, family-like community. Members share a commitment to being caring and inclusive and connecting to Jewish values, education, and traditions in personally meaningful and diverse ways. There are egalitarian Shabbat (with Kiddush lunch) and holiday services, as well as daily morning and evening minyanim. Programs include an award-winning religious school and educator-led Junior Congregation, a variety of children’s activities (toddlers through high school), and adult learning on multiple levels. B’nai Shalom is dedicated to volunteerism, social action, philanthropy, and Israel. It welcomes with open arms new members of all backgrounds and family structures.
Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex 20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600 agudath.org
Congregation Agudath Israel is a warm, welcoming, 950-household Conservative congregation. We provide opportunities for all “ages and stages” through our state-certified early childhood center that now includes an extended-day option, religious school, programming
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9 Pine Ct. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6471
Headquarters: 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981
rah (grades K-two), and Junior Congregation (grades three-six). We also offer a weekday Shabbat Shapers program for preschoolers. Rabbi Moshe Rudin leads services and also Torah study on Sunday mornings and Rosh Chodesh. Cantor Lois Kittner ably prepares our b’nei mitzva students for their special day. Our religious school, led by education director Charlotte Frank, extends from grades K-seven. We have active youth groups, including an award winning USY chapter. There is something for everyone — active men’s club and sisterhood chapters, opportunities to volunteer in the community, programs for seniors, lifelong learning opportunities, and Israel programming. We are the first synagogue in the nation to be awarded the Green Faith Energy Shield for our energy conservation efforts. We also tend to our Mitzvah Garden, where we grow food for our synagogue and the community. Our beautiful sanctuary and grounds, children’s playground, professionally decorated social hall, and large kosher catering kitchen provide the perfect setting for your Jewish lifecycle events.
Heart of NJ
NCJW/Essex is an organization of volunteers inspired by progressive Jewish values. We fund and implement community-oriented projects including our annual Back 2 School Store, where children in need “shop” for brand-new clothes and supplies in a one-day-only store. We also have a variety of one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Our Center for Women provides free and low-cost services to meet a variety of needs. Our community Lunch & Learn programs and annual Wonder of Women Film Festival are part of a variety of social and inspiring programs for members. Check our website for up-to date event listings.
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
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The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is designed to be a resource for all women. Our dedicated group of professional staff members and trained volunteers can help you get a fresh perspective on the things that matter to you most — life skills, independence, self-esteem, and career opportunities — in a warm and caring environment. We offer workshops on a variety of topics, computer classes, financial and legal guidance, and career services. Our Career Closet can provide work-appropriate clothing. Rainbows, a support group for children, is offered twice a year. Visit the website for up-to-date program listings.
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for high school students and day school students, and award-winning Kadima and USY chapters. CAI offers extensive opportunities for adult learning, with a variety of programs available to all adults, especially empty-nesters. We have a men’s club and Israel committee. We provide a senior adult lounge with bi-weekly programming, teen lounge, and a complete Judaic library housed in our state-ofthe-art learning and conference center. Shabbat morning services offer diverse opportunities for prayer and spirituality, including weekly services for all age children. Services are followed by a sit down community Kiddush luncheon. Morning and evening services meet daily.
Congregation Ahavas Sholom
Heart of NJ
145 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 973-485-2609 ahavassholom.org
The past decade has witnessed the resurgence of Congregation Ahavas Sholom. Once an Orthodox synagogue with a congregation of aging Newarkers, the synagogue has undergone a transformation of everything except the warm, haimish sentiment that greets those who come through its doors.
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JoIn neWARK’s JeWIsH RenAIssAnCe Congregation Ahavas Sholom Worship with our family of young and old, singles, couples and children for hamish Conservative, egalitarian services on Shabbat mornings and all holidays throughout the year at Newark’s oldest operating shul. Annual membership is only $275 for families, $200 for individuals. Students are free. The synagogue is closer than you may realize, just 1/2 mile from Route 280. Call 973.485.2609 or visit www.ahavassholom.org for directions or information.
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Now a Conservative congregation that treats men and women equally, Ahavas Sholom draws its worshippers from Newark and suburban towns including Morristown, Warren, Monroe, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, and Springfield. Some are people who have membership in other synagogues, some are currently unaffiliated, and some are new to the area. Some are African-American, and others are immigrants from Brazil, Peru, Ukraine, the Caribbean, and Iran. The congregation is committed to tikun olam. It has raised more than $1 million to build two playgrounds for inner-city Newark schools. The most recent project, in partnership with the Trust of Public Lands, includes play areas for all nine grades of the Sussex Avenue School, along with a garden to teach botany and nutrition to the elementary school students. The congregation also donated a building lot for Habitat for Humanity’s inter-denominational “Abraham House.” Several years ago, the synagogue hosted Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr., the Conservative rabbi from Chicago who is Michelle Obama’s cousin, who addressed a community-wide service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory. Civic leaders recognize the congregation for the good works it achieves. Former Sen. Frank Lautenberg and current Sen. Cory Booker keynoted the congregation’s 100th anniversary celebration, with religious leaders from Christian and Muslim congregations attending. Simon Rosenbach of Springfield has served as spiritual leader for the past 10 years. Come worship on Saturday mornings or for the High Holy Days. For information and directions, visit ahavassholom.org or call president Eric Freedman at 201-988-3799.
ational community serving a diverse cross-section of Conservative Jews. Characterized by a unique blend of high energy in a low key, warm, and welcoming environment, CBI is a place where congregants come together to pursue religious fulfillment, diversified programming, and community leadership. The congregation embraces members with different levels of observance, learning, and commitment. CBI’s focus on the Jewish value of lifelong learning is reflected in the warm, nurturing Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center, its award-winning Blanche Bayar Religious School, and extensive family and adult education programming as well as youth groups for all ages. Schedule of Shabbat services, daily morning and evening minyan, holiday programs, children’s services, and special needs services can be found on our website or visit us on Facebook.
Congregation Beth Ahm of West Essex 56 Grove Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-0754 office@bethahm.org
2035 Vauxhall Rd. Union, NJ 07083 908-686-6773
Congregation Beth Ahm is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue, providing religious fulfillment and educational opportunities for all ages. The synagogue offers a bar/bat mitzva program, monthly Shabbat dinners, holiday programs, a women’s league, a men’s club, and many adult education opportunities, all in a warm and welcoming environment. At “The Little Shul With a Big Heart,” we also consider it our mission to reach out to the needy in our community. We run food and clothing drives year-round and make ourselves available as a meeting place to many different support groups. Shabbat services are at 6:30 p.m. on Friday nights and 9:45 a.m. Saturday mornings. Mark Biller is our rabbi and our cantor is Marsha Schreier.
Congregation B’nai Emet
Congregation Beth El
Congregation B’nai Ahavath Shalom
498 Stanhope Rd. Sparta, NJ 07871 973-729-9492; 973-398-0953
Congregation B’nai Israel
222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0111 bethelnj.org
Beth El is a dynamic, egalitarian synagogue affiliated with the Conservative movement, with a strong commitment to inspiring learning, engaging worship, and social justice. We are a member of the Big Tent Judaism Coalition of inclusive communities, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to join us — learned or novice; Congregation B’nai Israel born-Jewish, Jew-by-choice, or non-Jewish liv160 Millburn Ave. ing Jewishly; single or partnered, gay or straight; Millburn, NJ 07041 seeking prayer or seeking community. 973-379-3811 Rabbi Jesse Olitzky, named one the Jewish cbi-nj.org Forward’s “America’s most inspiring rabbis,” Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn is a tradi- leads our energetic, participatory Shabbat, daitional, respectful, egalitarian, and multi-gener- ly, and holiday services, joined by guest cantors, 40 Whitenack Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-204-1412 cbibr.org
Congregation Beth Israel 18 Shalom Way Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-1830 cbinj.org
165 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-6020
Congregation Shomrei Emunah 67 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-5031, ext. 1 shomrei.org
Small enough to be intimate, but big enough to embrace the full spirit of Jewish life. With a growing membership of families, singles, and seniors, Congregation Shomrei Emunah, serving the greater Montclair area, engages the individual, the community, and the greater Jewish world. As an egalitarian, traditional synagogue in
15 Durban Rd., PO Box 333 Hopatcong, NJ 07843 973-398-8700
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael 177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-9292 mjcby.org
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael is a Conservative congregation located in the heart of Morristown. Headed by Rabbi David Joseph Nesson, the staff also includes Cantor Shana Onigman; Michelle Nulman and Gail Sulkin, co-directors of the religious school; Marla Katz, director of Shalom Yeladim; and Gerry Gross, executive director. With 116 years of rich history and a bright future, MJCBY is traditional in style and egalitarian in participation. We are committed to serving the needs of all of our multi-generational membership and do so with the spirit of joy and celebration. Our nursery school, religious school, lifelong learning, youth groups, and adult education opportunities are always evolving. We have active sisterhood, men’s club, and seniors programs. We invite you to attend our services on Friday at 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning; family programs; classes for all ages; and other social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Mount Olive Jewish Center/ Temple Hatikvah PO Box 672, Pleasant Hill Rd. Flanders, NJ 07836 973-584-0212 TempleHatikvahNJ.org
An engaged and dynamic Jewish community, founded in 1969, this egalitarian, Conserva-
Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7067 ohebshalom.org
Oheb Shalom embraces Jewish tradition for the times in which we live. Located in the heart of the diverse and energetic South Orange/Maplewood community, Oheb takes pride in being a synagogue that is welcoming and inclusive of all. Building on our rich history as one of the oldest and most enduring congregations in the U.S., Oheb Shalom members form strong ties to each other as we embrace our common Jewish identity. We view Jewish education as a lifelong, intergenerational endeavor, including our
Something for Everyone…
• Vibrant, Traditional, Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue • Featuring an Innovative “Framework for Excellence” certified Religious School, classes for children 3 years old through 11th grade • Active Kadima & USY Groups • Active Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Adult Ed, Social Action & Israel Support Committee Groups Rabbi George Nudell Cantor Matthew Axelrod Davida Berkowitz, Executive Director Gail Beckman Buchbinder, Education Director
18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, NJ (908) 889-1830
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Congregation Beth Torah
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tive synagogue has built a reputation for strong Jewish values and social action. We provide an excellent Jewish education program through our religious school with b’nei mitzvah and adult education classes. Temple Hatikvah is an inclusive congregation with members of varied levels of observance; interfaith families and Jews by choice are an integral part of our synagogue family. We appreciate and welcome diverse family structures into our community. Active men’s club, sisterhood, and youth groups for children of all ages. Come with us while we explore our Jewish identity together!
Heart of NJ
Congregation Beth Israel is a vibrant, traditional, egalitarian Conservative synagogue conveniently located in Scotch Plains. CBI offers Shabbat services Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as festival, weekday, and Sunday minyanim. Special services for children are also conducted during Shabbat and High Holy Days. CBI offers an award-winning religious school and has many active committees including sisterhood, men’s club, social action, adult education, and Israel support committees. We offer a wide range of programs, including Saturday afternoon Torah discussions, holiday celebrations, and social events. Congregation Beth Israel is a warm and welcoming synagogue that has something for everyone!
one of New Jersey’s most diverse suburbs, we welcome people of all backgrounds to join us in the quest for a fulfilling, contemporary Jewish experience. We offer Toddler Time and preschool for youngsters one-and-a-half to five years old, the Jewish Learning Center and STOM for children five to 18 years old, as well as adult education and a multitude of programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. The variety of worship venues range from the traditional to the innovative. Come to our Hinei Mah Tov Family Service, held twice monthly; our alternative, monthly Avodah she’ba-Lev Service; or our Yoga for the Jewish Spirit, held several times a year. Most exciting is Shomrei’s new Sustaining Share Dues Model — and our inclusive approach. We give new meaning to the words Open Door Judaism. Come and visit, we think you’ll stay.
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teachers, and lay leaders. Shabbat morning includes Torah Talk study and discussion, and a congregational kiddush lunch. We offer a mini-minyan for young families and special services, such as Camp Shabbat and Story Shabbat, for children from second through fifth grades. Our popular B’nai Mitzvah Institute Shabbat offers a relaxed learner’s service for sixth and seventh graders. Beth El serves a diverse, multigenerational membership and the wider community through diverse spiritual, educational, family, and social activities for all ages, as well as ongoing support of the Interfaith Food Pantry and Interfaith Hospitality Network. The synagogue’s Thelma K. Reisman Preschool and Jewish Learning Center religious school have been recognized for their excellence, winning both local and national awards.
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robust adult learning programs, Mickey Fried Nursery School, and Zeman Religious School. In addition, our members are committed to helping to heal the world. Frequent activities foster social justice through the work of our hands and through advocacy, such as our Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry and our recent gun violence prevention initiative. We offer joyful and engaging prayer experiences for every age group and level of observance. We invite you to attend our services on Friday at 6:15 p.m. (8 p.m. in the summer) and Saturday at 9:45 a.m.
Pine Brook Jewish Center Chevra Agudas Achim Anshy 174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-244-9800 pbjc.org
Heart of NJ
Summit Jewish Community Center 67 Kent Place Blvd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-8130 summitjcc.org
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Dr. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-376-0539 tbaynj.org
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim 338 Walnut Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016 908-276-9231 tbemc.org
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Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah 111 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ 07066 732-381-8403 Bethorbethtorah.org
icated clergy and staff to learn how becoming part of a vibrant and welcoming community can make a difference in your life.
Temple Beth Shalom 193 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-3600 tbsnj.org
Temple Beth Shalom, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, offers two daily minyanim as well as Shabbat and yom tov services. We offer a comprehensive adult education program, scholars-in-residence, and an active youth program from grade four through high school, including the much talked about T.Ex.T. program: Temple Experience for Teens. All our auxiliaries are very active. Among the highlights of the program year are Hanukkah Hilarity, the Welcome Back BBQ, weekday Torah study with the clergy, Moms Night Out, the Steven A. Gelman Health Forum, and the annual golf outing. The Leff Sanctuary and Lester Hall have recently been renovated with improved sound, lighting, furnishings, and heating/air conditioning to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of our members and guests. The 32,000-squarefoot Carol and Paul Miller Education Center is home to the Fran and Howard Muser Religious School, the Philip J. Solondz Preschool, and our summer program, Camp Addye.
White Meadow Temple 153 White Meadow Rd. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-4500 whitemeadowtemple.org
White Meadow Temple is an egalitarian Conservative congregation that strives to embrace everyone through its warm and friendly services, programs, and activities, and to serve and support our members as family. Members of all ages participate in our open and inviting religious services, are intellectually stimulated through our diverse adult education offerings, and enjoy our many social programs. We engage children of all ages, encouraging them to explore their Judaism through our supportive Irving T. Wolfson School, our Jr. Congregation, and our monthly youth activities. In addition, we have a men’s club, sisterhood, and vibrant seniors program. The community is invited to experience all that White Meadow Temple has to offer. We look forward to greeting you!
Warm, welcoming, and authentic are words used to describe Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. We serve the community by providing uplifting prayer services every day and on Shabbat and holidays, with weekly kiddush luncheons and regular Sabbath dinners. We also present a full array of cultural and educational programming that includes concerts, classes, lectures, and special performances. Our award-winning programs on health, fitness, the environment, and support for special needs individuals have been widely recognized. INDEPENDENT Our growing Hebrew school is innovative, very affordable, and provides individual attention to each student. Chavurat Lamdeinu Call us today to arrange a tour of our newly Madison, NJ 07940 designed sanctuary and to sit down with our ded- 908-522-9212
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Kol Rina: An Independent Minyan 60 Valley St., 2nd floor South Orange, NJ 07079 1-855-6MINYAN (664-4926) kolrinanj.org
Kol Rina is a traditional egalitarian community. We welcome all to our services and programs, from non-Hebrew readers to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals. At Kol Rina, we nurture a milieu in which members are invested in the vitality and sustenance of the community. People are supported and encouraged in their learning and growth, developing new skills through participation. The environment is informal and intimate. Shabbat services are held weekly at 9:45 a.m. at 60 Valley St., 2nd floor, in South Orange. See our website for a full list of educational offerings.
Temple B’nai Abraham
300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2290 tbanj.org
Temple B’nai Abraham, one of the oldest and largest independent synagogues in the country, is a vital, dynamic, and forward looking congregation that offers connection, compassion, and community for all. Within a participatory environment including worship, life-cycle events, and multifaceted programming, TBA provides an array of religious services, as well as a rich variety of educational, cultural, and social activities. TBA offers programs for families, singles, teens, young adults and couples, empty nesters, and seniors. Housed in the Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center, The Early School and The Jewish Learning Program (K-12) are widely acknowledged to be among the finest in New Jersey.
JEWISH RENEWAL Rabbi Debra Smith
203 Eyland Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 Mail: 36 Schindler Ct. Parsippany, NJ 07054 908-303-8374 or 973-240-7759 rebdebjoyousjudaism.com
ORTHODOX Ahavath Yisrael
9 Cutler St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-4184 Facebook.com/AhavathYisrael
Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob and David
50 Park Pl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-242-8470 rabbiblock@chabadnewark.org
700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-1407 aabjd.org
Beth Israel Synagogue 567 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-3383
Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey 1 Torah Way Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525 OneTorahWay.org
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Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC 1391 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 adathisraelshul.org
Congregation Adath Jeshurun 200 Murray St. Elizabeth, NJ 07202 908-355-6723 adathjeshurunofelizabeth.org
Congregation Ahavath Zion
Chabad of Newark
Congregation Anshe Chesed
3048 Valley Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-604-8844 chabadcentral.org
Chabad of Randolph
Chabad of SE Morris County 42 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0707 ChabadCares.com
Chabad of Sussex County 266 Woodport Rd. Sparta, NJ 07871 973-726-3333 JewishSussex.com
Chabad of West Orange 401 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-325-6311 chabadwestorange.com
Chabad Torah Center 50 Park Pl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-242-8470
421 Boyden Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-849-6418
1000 Orchard Terr. Linden, NJ 07036 908-486-8616 anshechesed.org
Congregation Bais Yitzchok Chevra Thilim 153 Bellevue St., PO Box 9353 Elizabeth, NJ 70202 908-354-4789 baisyitzchok.org
Congregation Beth Ephraim — Maplewood Jewish Center 113 Parker Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5722 maplewoodjewishcenter.org
Congregation Etz Chaim 1 Lafayette Dr. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-597-1655 etzchaimnj.com
Congregation Israel of Springfield 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-467-9666 congregationisrael.org
The only Orthodox synagogue in Springfield, Congregation Israel is the ideal shul for cou-
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B’nai Nathan at Daughters of Israel
1 Jefferson Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3151
Chabad Jewish Center at Basking Ridge
Congregation AABJ&D is one of the friend- 48 West Hanover Ave. liest, most vibrant, full-service, Modern Randolph, NJ 07869 Orthodox synagogues in the tristate area. A 973-895-3070 randolphjewish.com shul that’s large enough to offer a plethora of services, but small enough to allow a warmth and sense of closeness among its members, young and old. AABJ&D offers daily morning and evening services. On any given Shabbat, Congregation AABJ&D provides a variety of options for morning services. In addition to providing different starting times, each minyan provides a different Shabbat experience and environment. Our best kept jewel is our Sephardic minyan which allows our Sephardic families to daven according to their own traditions and heritage. However, everyone comes together at kiddush. We have a well-established nursery school, summer camp, and dynamic youth department for children of all ages. Our adult education program offers daily classes, scholars-in-residence, and lectures. We also have a very active sisterhood, men’s club, and Chevra Kadisha Society.
Chai Center — Shul at Short Hills
Heart of NJ
Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3363 daughtersofIsrael.org
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Morristown’s traditional community synagogue for over 35 years. We welcome everyone regardless of religious background; we are a very diverse group. Shabbat and holiday services start at 9:15 a.m. Catered Shabbat kiddush after services. Sunday morning shacharit minyan at 8:30 a.m. Holiday events, parties, and barbecues. Our rabbinical leadership has over 30 years of experience as a sofer-STaM and also offers shatnez checking services. We are currently the only synagogue in greater Morristown to offer these services directly to the community. Education includes weekly halacha classes and a monthly sisterhood gathering, hosting an array of speakers and activities on a monthly basis. Additionally, in collaboration with the Jewish Women’s University, we offer a women’s class every Wednesday, 9:45-11 a.m., discussing the weekly Torah parsha, halacha, and Jewish thought. Classes include women of all religious backgrounds, focusing on individuals seeking new meaning to their heritage. Holiday services are free. Ask about our special guest rates at the Hyatt Morristown in Headquarters Plaza. We’re here for you. Contact us today.
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ples and families seeking an intimate, “out of town” community that feels like home. Under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Chaim Marcus, we continue to grow exponentially, offering myriad opportunities for Torah learning, chesed, and spiritual growth, along with social events for members of all ages. Among our other attractions are abundant, affordable housing options; easy commuting within New Jersey and to New York; and close proximity to two modern Orthodox day schools, as well as kosher restaurants, supermarkets, and bakeries. Please join us for an unforgettable Shabbos.
Congregation Levi Yitzchok 226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-6326
Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah
Heart of NJ
113 Hawkins Ave. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-335-3636 parsippanyshul.com
Congregation Shomrei Torah/Ohel Yosef (Bris Avrohom) 910 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-289-0770 brisavrohom.org
Congregation Sinai Torah Chaim 1531 Maple Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 973-923-9500
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Elmora Hills Minyan 961 Magie Ave. Union, NJ 07083 908-820-8822 elmorahillsminyan.org
Jewish Educational Center Elmora Avenue Synagogue 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 jecelmorashul.org
Minyan S’Fardim at Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC 1391 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 adathisraelshul.org
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Mount Freedom Jewish Center
1209 Sussex Turnpike Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-2100 mtfjc.org
Mount Sinai Congregation Ivy Hill 250 Mt. Vernon Pl. PO Box 6165 Newark, NJ 07106 973-763-1005
Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center 85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2620/0122
Union County Torah Center 111 Laurel Pl. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 Torahcenter.org
RECONSTRUCTIONIST Bnai Keshet
99 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-4889 bnaikeshet.org
Congregation Beth Hatikvah 36 Chatham Rd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-0200 bethhatikvah.org
At CBH, we don’t care much for fluff or flash, and we’re anything but fancy. But our warm, diverse congregation feeds your soul and welcomes you like family. Our services are lively, deeply spiritual, richly traditional, yet refreshingly relevant. Saturday morning weekly Torah study and lifelong learning sessions are popular with adults and enjoyed by parents whose children are in religious school. Our religious school offers an innovative curriculum, raising our children from tots to teens to become active Jewish adults. Check out our website for service times and more information. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cbhnj.
REFORM Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-1555 Tbj.org
For 168 years, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun has served members throughout Essex, Morris, and Union counties, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all who enter. Facilitated group sessions for new moms; the outstanding Rabbi Barry H. Greene Early Childhood Center and Camp TBJ; religious school and alternative religious school programs; Sunday morning classes for adults and exciting guest speakers; fulfilling activities meet the needs of all age groups. Erev Shabbat services are held every Friday night at 5:30 p.m., and Torah study every Saturday morning at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Shabbat morning service.
Jewish Center of Northwest Jersey
PO Box 2, 115 Youmans Ave. Washington, NJ 07882 908-689-0762 jcnwj.org
Temple B’nai Or 60 Overlook Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-4539 templebnaior.org
Temple B’nai Or is a community dedicated to connecting the values and visions of the Jewish people to our lives today. We are a community filled with friends who are always there to extend a hand and where everyone feels at home. We are a diverse and open community of individuals and families, interfaith, multi-cultural, friends of Israel, religious, spiritual, and much more. Our voluntary, or “dues” free, membership program, which we call Kehilah — Hebrew for community — underscores the importance of each member’s role and responsibility to each other and our traditions. The primary goal being to open our doors wide to those who wish to join us.
Temple Beth Am
879 South Beveryck Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0046 Tbaparsippany.org
Celebrating our 50th year, Temple Beth Am is a Reform congregation with a diverse membership: a multigenerational congregation serving the needs of young couples and families, singles, empty nesters, and seniors throughout Morris
Temple Emanu-El of West Essex
Temple Emanu-El of Westfield 756 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6770 tewnj.org
104 Mt. Horeb Rd. Warren, NJ 07059 732-356-8777 templeharshalom.org
Temple Har Shalom was established in 1970 on the principal of inclusion. We are a Jewish community that welcomes all, providing a sacred space where we can learn from Torah and feel inspired to improve our local community and the world at large. Led by Rabbi Randi Musnitsky and Cantor Anna Berman, Temple Har Shalom melds the rich history of Judaism with the practicalities of 21st century Jewish life and culture. We offer innovative programming for all ages — from preschool through Hebrew high school to adult education courses. Engaging speakers, social action opportunities, and a variety of activities round out a strong and committed membership.
Temple Sha’arey Shalom 78 South Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387 shaarey.org
Temple Shalom
215 South Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666 tshalom.org
Temple Shalom welcomes all who seek to share a contemporary Reform Jewish experience by
Temple Ner Tamid 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1500 nertamid.org
Temple Ner Tamid is an egalitarian and inclusive welcoming reform synagogue. We have 450 families of all shapes and sizes; interfaith, LGBT, multi-racial, couples, singles, and seniors. Our worship is filled with prayer, meditation, soul-energizing music, and thought-provoking teachings. We offer serious learning opportunities to all ages of our congregation in addition to a vast array of cultural and social events. We boast the
We invite you to experience the wonderful place that is Temple Emanu-El. We are a diverse community comprised of people of all Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, singles, and all spiritual seekers.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
756 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 908-232-6770 WWW.TEWNJ.ORG
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Temple Emanu-El is a diverse community comprised of people of all Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, singles, and all spiritual seekers. Everyone is welcome. Our worship is joyful, participatory, and inclusive. Our Shabbat services, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, provide a diversity of worship experiences, from Shabbat Hallelu to Zimrat Shabbat, from Simchat Shabbat to traditional egalitarian services. We offer joyful and meaningful Shabbat experiences for the entire family, including Tiny Tot Shabbat (ages two-six), Shabbat B’Yachad (grades K-two), and
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best Purimspiel around. Our religious school covers kindergarten through 12th grade and we also offer preschool children ages two-four a chance to learn and grow at our Shoresh Pre-School. Friday services begin at 8 p.m. (6:30 the last Friday of each month). The first Friday of each month features a tot Shabbat service at 6 p.m. followed by a dairy pot-luck dinner. Saturday services being at 10 a.m. with a chanting circle at 9 a.m. January and February services begin at 6:30 p.m. with a light nosh at 6 p.m. July and August services begin at 6:30 p.m. There is a lay-led minyan once a month. As you can see, we have something for everyone. Come join us!
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264 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-5560 emanuel.org
Kehillah Tefillah (grades three+). From sisterhood to men’s club, from Chavurah to youth groups, Temple Emanu-El offers myriad of choices to meet people, make new friends, and connect with our temple community. We truly have something for everyone. We invite you to experience the wonderful place that is Temple Emanu-El. Our doors are always open to those seeking a spiritual home.
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County and surrounding areas. Whether you are Jewish by birth or choice or part of an interfaith family, we welcome all who want to worship in an inclusive, egalitarian, music-filled community led by Rabbi Steven Mills and Cantor Inna Serebro-Litvak. Each temple member becomes part of a larger family where individual needs are met. Shabbat services are held at 7:30 p.m., with family services on the first Friday of the month. Creative services and musical programs are offered throughout the year. A variety of programs make members feel part of the temple family including Shabbat Morning Study (Rabbi’s Tisch), Torah Tot Time for children six and younger, Family Club (activities for the entire family), Friendship Club for those 55 and older, as well as an active religious school and youth group. New member incentives are available.
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engaging members in worship, learning, and tikun olam. We celebrate Judaism in words and music, with emphasis on traditions through our many activities in our youth groups, Women’s Connection, brotherhood, and lifelong learning programs, among others. At Temple Shalom we embrace our Jewish identity through Nefashot, our passion to touch the hearts and souls of everyone around us. We are a supportive, caring family, welcoming all and serving a broad area of northwestern New Jersey. We offer Jewish education for adults and youths in pre-K through-12th grade.
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432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4116 tsti.org
Known for education and innovative programming, TSTI is a Reform congregation that welcomes all to participate in and celebrate Jewish traditions and rituals. Our diverse membership comprises people of all Jewish backgrounds, interfaith families, and singles with worship that is joyful and participatory Our preschool offers programming from birth through age six. Using state-of-the-art technology, our religious school provides a progressive Jewish education from kindergarten through grade 12, including special needs programming. TSTI is known for leadership in environmental issues and has one of only four certified outdoor classrooms in New Jersey. Guided by Jewish traditions, we offer meditation and parent enrichment classes. Programs include adult education, social groups for all age groups, and social action programming. Shabbat services are held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. There are holiday happening events throughout the year for young families.
Temple Sholom
1925 Lake Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-4900 sholomnj.org
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ten through confirmation, an active teen youth group, and an exceptional adult education program. Weekly erev Shabbat services are at 8 p.m. Early family services are at 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month; summer services begin at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Laurence Groffman leads a weekly adult Jewish study Wednesday mornings and Torah study on Saturday mornings. Cantor Epstein conducts an adult choir. Tot Shabbat kid-friendly services are approximately once a month.
Temple Sinai
208 Summit Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 908-272-4921 templesinainj.org
SECULAR HUMANISTIC Jewish Cultural School & Society
PO Box 909 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-200-8309 (membership chair) jcss-nj.org
Kahal Chaverim, The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of New Jersey PO Box 217 Chester, NJ 07930 973-927-0078 kahalchaverim.org
Kahal Chaverim is a vibrant community of secular Jewish and interfaith families, couples, and singles from Morris and neighboring counties who celebrate non-theistic Jewish culture and history, with a commitment to social values. We offer opportunities to learn, reflect, socialize, and link our values with our actions, and our High Holiday, Sukkot, and Shabbat services enable us to examine how we are living those values. Our seder, Hanukkah, and Purim parties bring members together in celebration of our cultural heritage. Our thriving Sunday school and b’nei mitzvah programs, as well as enlightening adult education programs, enable us to enrich the minds of both younger and older members.
760 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1321 sholom.net
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Temple Sholom of West Essex is welcoming and inclusive. Affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism, Temple Sholom offers an innovative religious school education for kindergar-
20 Shawnee Dr. Watchung, NJ 07069 908-864-7788 ChaiCenterNJ.org
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Temple Shalom of Sussex County
Oak Street Franklin, NJ 07416 PO Box 93 Mcafee, NJ 07428 973-827-5655 templeshalomofsussex.org
SYNAGOGUE ORGANIZATIONS Vaad HaRabbonim of MetroWest
293 Eisenhower Parkway Suite 120 Livingston, NJ 07039 Rabbi Yakov Teichman, 973-850-9144 Rabbi Mendel Solomon, 973-921-9100
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Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel 68 Old Short Hills Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-422-0600; 800-938-6372
Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. 600 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-3300 danglerfuneralhomes.com
Goldstein Funeral Chapel 2015 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-777-0032; 800-395-9266
J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels 486 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-366-1700 2122 Millburn Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 877-278-3765 apterchapels.com
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Jewish Memorial Chapel NonProfit Funeral Home 841 Allwood Rd. Clifton, NJ 07012 973-779-3048 JewishMemorialChapel.org
Menorah Chapels at Millburn
2950 Vauxhall Road Union, NJ 07088 908-964-1500; 800-437-5151 Menorahchapelsatmillburn.com
Prout Funeral Home 370 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-2060
Ross’ Shalom Chapels
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CHEVREI KADISHA Chevra Kadisha of West Orange
Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David 700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-432-1616
Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex
Bris Avrohom 910 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-289-0770
20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600
Union County Torah Center
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0111
111 Laurel Pl. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 Torahcenter.org
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael 177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960-3851 973-538-9292 mjcby.org
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Mount Sinai Congregation Ivy Hill
824 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-351-1015, 908-391-7874 brisavrohom.org/mikvah
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Menorah Chapels at Millburn has been serving the Jewish community for almost four decades. Menorah’s purpose is to provide a dignified Jewish burial for every faction of the Jewish community. We are the only strictly Jewish funeral home in Union County that maintains our own building. We do not share our facility with any other funeral home. We truly care.
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Elizabeth Keylim Mikvah 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 thejec.org
Rabbi Mark Cooper 800-499-BRIS (2747) mohel.net
Essex County Ritualarium 717 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-1427
Cantor Richard Nadel 973-467-2691 greatmohel.com
65 Pawnee Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525, ext. 3 OneTorahWay.org/NJMikvah
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Mikvah Yisroel of Springfield
42 Center St. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-564-8177 mikvahyisroel.org
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437 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-479-5015; 973-467-0867
Kalman’s Deli
973-299-0462 mohel.tv
62 N. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-0200 mikvahchana.org
628 W. St. Georges Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908-925-3909 delikinglinden.com
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Cantor Menachem Toren
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93 Lake Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-3932; 973-267-8683
and Empire chickens are cooked daily and all baking is done on site. We carry a full line of smoked fish and specialize in full-service catering. Delivery is available for lunch, dinner, corporate events, shiva meals, b’nei mitzva parties, brit mila, baby naming, and other occasions. Deli King is under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg.
Kosher catering and Jewish kosher delicatessen for over 70 years, we feature a traditional Jewish menu of kosher deli platters, smoked fish, and traditional Jewish favorites, such as stuffed cabbage, chicken in the pot, and brisket of beef. Our outstanding kosher deli platter for a corporate event, a kosher catered affair for a joyous family occasion, a menu for a Passover or High Holy Day feast, or a buffet platter for a kiddush or shiva, we deliver the finest in food and presentation free throughout the state to your home or office. You can also dine in our restaurant/deli located in Linden.
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Mikva Hadassah
Rabbi Yeheskel Lebovic 973-313-2391; 973-978-7244
Mei Menachem Community Mikvah
35 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-5048 thejec.org
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252 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-376-9381
305 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8100 crystalplaza.com
Deli King Clark 30 Clarkton Dr. Clark, NJ 07066 732-574-2040 Delikingofclark.com
779 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-564-8144 Kalmansdeli.com
2933 Vauxhall Rd. Vauxhall, NJ 07088 (near Millburn/Union border) 908-688-2080
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470 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-3216
Deli King of Clark is Union County’s premier kosher deli and restaurant. Serving the community for over 25 years, we feature the best quality Richfield Caterers** kosher delicatessen foods, including homemade 420 Bloomfield Ave. soups, chopped liver, knishes, and salads. Our Verona, NJ 07044 own pickled corned beef, fresh briskets, turkeys, 973-239-6234
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and we do not share our completely renovated facility with any other funeral home.
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Reuben’s Glatt Spot** 659 Eagle Rock Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-0060
Signature Creations Caterers 628 W. St. Georges Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908-486-7889 signaturecreationscaterers.com
Signature Creations Caterers is New Jersey’s finest off premises caterer, providing fine quality kosher catering as well as traditional fine cuisine catering. As a preferred caterer and kosher caterer at over 150 synagogues, hotels, country clubs, and event venues in the state, Signature Creations is widely recognized for its quality, innovative menus, and adherence to details and presentation. From an elegant wedding or traditional bar/ bat mitzva, bris or kiddush, to a fabulous company office party or corporate event, Signature Creations will deliver a memorable event for 10 to 1,000 guests. My signature is on every event.
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Tokyo Hibachi
238 Morris Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-258-1158
Education & camps aGEnciEs
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JCC MetroWest
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Building 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3400 jccmetrowest.org
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest School-toCareer Transition 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 237 jvsnj.org
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 ThePartnershipNJ.org 973-428-7400
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JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3519 jccmetrowest.org/jewish-life/ jewish-learning
Florence Melton School for Adult Jewish Learning
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3519 jccmetrowest.org/jewish-life/the-meltonschool
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 284 jvsnj.org
Rabbinical College of America — Kollel Tiferes Avrechim 226 Sussex Ave., PO Box 1996 Morristown, NJ 07962-1996 973-267-9404
Union County Torah Center 111 Laurel Pl. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org
daY scHooLs Cheder Lubavitch Elementary and Junior High School 226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-455-0168
Golda Och Academy (pre-K-fifth grade) 122 Gregory Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 (sixth-12th grade) 1418 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-602-3601
Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, offering a high-quality, college preparatory, private school experience to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, while nurturing Jewish identity and knowledge. In the tradition of Solomon Schechter schools, GOA grounds a rigorous academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism, while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression. Golda Och Academy is a vibrant learning community that focuses on the individual intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of each child. The school cultivates in students a life-long love of learning within the context of Jewish knowledge and heritage.
Jewish Educational Center
Early Childhood and Yeshiva of Elizabeth Elementary Divisions 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 yeshiva.thejec.org • Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy Boys Middle and High School Divisions 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 rtma.thejec.org • Bruriah Girls Junior and Senior High School Divisions 35 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 bruriah.thejec.org
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School 110 South Orange Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 862-437-8000 jkha.org
As a Modern Orthodox, co-educational yeshiva in Northern New Jersey, JKHA and RKYHS offer a rigorous Judaic and general studies academic program in a warm, inclusive environment for students in three-12th grade. The engaged educators at JKHA and RKYHS are passionate about shaping the minds, hearts, and souls of our students — inspiring students to live lives of Torah and mitzvot; to embrace secular knowledge and American democratic values; to love and serve the Jewish people; and to forge a lifelong bond with the land of Israel. JKHA and RKYHS have seen a surge in enrollment recently due to its reputation for educational excellence and the school’s unwavering commitment to affordability. Inquiries last year
Nathan Bohrer-Abraham Kaufman Hebrew Academy of Morris County 146 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-5530 hamc.org
Chabad Early Learning Center 65 Pawnee Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525, ext. 201 ChabadKidz.com
Congregation AABJ&D Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School 700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-1407
Congregation Agudath Israel Early Childhood Center 20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600 agudath.org
Congregation Beth El Thelma K. Reisman Preschool 222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0113
The Thelma K. Reisman Preschool of Beth El provides a warm and nurturing Jewish environment for young children. We offer one of the area’s most complete, yet flexible, programs of preschool education and enrichment for children ages 12 months to five years old, including early drop off and extended-day options, afternoon enrichment, a full curriculum for ages two through five, toddler classes, and camp. Our families are an integral part of our preschool community. Together we celebrate a full calendar of holidays and special occasions, both with our children and in adults-only settings while the children enjoy their own concurrent programs. Our supportive and friendly circle of preschool families provides a welcoming community beyond the classroom. Our preschool is part of a warm, vibrant, diverse, and rapidly growing congregation. Our spiritual leader is Rabbi Jesse Olitzky, who was recognized by The Forward as one of “America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis.” Our early childhood curriculum reflects a child-centered, developmentally appropriate, approach that creates a joyful, stimulating, and creative Jewish preschool environment.
973-376-0539, ext. 22 tbaynj.org
The Early Childhood Program recognizes that every child is unique; and we encourage each child to experiment, explore, create, share, and learn at his or her own pace. Our Early Childhood Program offers an excellent teacher to student ratio with small intimate class sizes. Our curriculum is designed to present new and varied hands-on experiences for all children. These experiences enhance a child’s opportunity to develop and grow socially and academically. We offer full and part time programs for children ages 12 months through pre-K. Open daily, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; infant care arriving in summer 2016.
The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham
Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-7016 tbanj.org/the-early-school
The children of the Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham share in experiences that encourage intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. The Early School program, for two to five year olds, is Monday through Friday from September to June. Tot Time is for parents and their toddlers from 12 to 23 months. The Early Two’s program, in fall 2016, is for
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The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School provides a warm and loving environment in which children play, socialize, explore, and create. The joy of learning is developed as children are involved in secular and Judaic activities that are stimulating and fun. The school has classes for children two, three, and four years of age, taught by experienced, certified teachers. We also offer afterschool enrichment programs and extended day options.
Our experienced staff help children explore their world, learning comfortably at their own pace, while developing social skills and a pos1025 South Orange Ave. itive self-image. Our whole learning approach Short Hills, NJ 07078 includes a new playground and outdoor class973-379-3177, ext. 6677 room, a large indoor play space, as well as classThe Rabbi Barry H. Greene Early Childhood es in yoga, tumbling, and music. We host baby Center provides the highest quality early child- wellness and parenting workshops to support hood, kindergarten, and after-school program- growing families. ming in the tristate area. Our philosophy and curricula nurtures each child’s growth and development. Our mission is to foster a love Congregation Israel of learning in every child we teach, as our stu- Early Childhood Program dents are empowered to follow their own cu- 339 Mountain Ave. riosity, to think creatively, and to work both Springfield, NJ 07081 independently and cooperatively with others. 973-467-9666 In addition, through the celebration of Shab- congregationisrael.org bat, holidays, tikun olam, and our connection to Israel, our children experience the joy of their Early Childhood Center Jewish tradition and heritage. Our welcoming environment serves children ages four months- Temple Emanu-El six years. of West Essex Our fully accredited, full-day kindergarten 264 West Northfield Rd. offers a unique opportunity for children who Livingston, NJ 07039 turn five by Oct. 1 to develop a strong sense 973-992-6174 of self, sharpen executive functioning skills, and create a solid academic foundation. With Early Childhood Program at an unprecedented child to teacher ratio, each student’s journey is individualized, as we build Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael upon each child’s strengths to support growth 60 Temple Dr. Springfield, NJ 07081 in all areas.
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Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
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to the school increased almost threefold and there was an exceptional applicant to enrollment ratio. JKHA/RKYHS offers multi-tiered affordability initiatives, which allows qualifying parents to choose the package that best meets their needs — from a community growth initiative that offers a benefit of over $50,000 off JKHA/RKYHS tuition, synagogue fees, and community incentives for those that move to the area, to an innovative middle income affordability program that caps your tuition at a percentage of your adjusted gross income, regardless of how many children you have, as well as traditional financial assistance.
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children born in October, November, or De- Jewish Community cember 2014, or January 2015. The camp proof Central NJ gram, for two to five year olds, meets for seven 1391 Martine Ave. weeks, June through mid-August, 9 a.m. to 2 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 p.m., Monday through Friday. 908-889-8800
The Frances and Herbert Brody Pre-School of Temple B’nai Or 60 Overlook Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-6424 templebnaior.org
Our Frances and Herbert Brody Pre-School provides an excellent introduction into Jewish life and a superb foundation for learning. Our preschool offers creative, modern learning within a warm and nurturing environment. We provide developmentally appropriate programs for children two through five years (pre-kindergarten). Our award-winning and experienced staff ensure that every child receives an exceptional education. Focusing on the emerging abilities and awareness of each age group, we have tailored our curriculum to include activities which foster cognitive, sensory, gross motor, and fine motor skill growth. Our goal is to provide diverse activities that engage each child’s learning style ultimately resulting in kindergarten readiness. We are a nut free/allergy friendly facility and people of all faiths are welcome.
Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center of Congregation B’nai Israel
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Visitors to Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center will discover a nurturing, child-centered environment where children ages 15 months to four years old develop cognitive, emotional, social, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills through play and hands-on experiences. Daily events include activity-based learning centers, circle time, music, dramatics, stories, Judaic themes, creative movement, and use of the facility’s two playgrounds. The school staff is comprised of New Jersey state certified, caring professionals. Class sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of individual attention. Morning classes, afternoon enrichment, and after-school activities are offered each day. Additional activities include Kid’s Yoga, Mini-Music-Makers, Travelin’ Tumblers, and Hartshorn Arboretum. An eight-week summer camp as well as toddler programs are also available. We welcome you to visit us.
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for the kinds of experiences children need to learn and grow. We offer flexible programs, allowing you to custom build your child’s day depending on your needs. Our standard day for two- to five-year olds runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. with options of lunch, enrichment, or exjccnj.org tended day programs through 6 p.m. Early drop The Jewish Community Center of Central New off begins at 8 a.m. Come and see why our parJersey’s Brody Family Early Learning Center is ents love Mickey Fried — schedule a tour today. committed to excellence in education and providing a safe, nurturing school environment for children. We offer infant care, preschool, Mountain Top School a transitional kindergarten (for children who 104 Mount Horeb Rd. miss the age cut-off and who may benefit from Warren, NJ 07059 an extra year before moving on to kindergar- 732-356-8777, ext. 107 ten), full-day kindergarten, and kindergarten mountaintopschool.org wrap-around programs. Our comprehensive Temple Har Shalom created the Mountain Top learning program, which includes Jewish heri- School in 1994 to offer a developmentally-aptage, is designed to allow children to flourish as propriate curriculum that recognizes the vital they interact with both their physical and social balance of play and academic lessons for chilenvironments. We also offer structured after dren six months to five years of age. A hands-on care for grades K-eight with time for homework learning environment offers students opportuand enrichments. nities to experiment, ask questions, test theories, and make new discoveries. Our school offers an inside gross motor room, state-of-the-art outJCC MetroWest door playground, an extended day schedule, Sharon and Stephen Seiden arts enrichment, kindergarten through second Early Childhood Center grade after school classes, summer camp, MomJCC MetroWest my & Me and Toddlers in Transition classes, an 760 Northfield Ave. active parent community, and much more. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3479 jccmetrowest.org/early-childhood/ourprograms
Kahal Chaverim The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of New Jersey PO Box 217 Chester, NJ 07930 973-927-0078 kahalchaverim.org
Lillie Brandt Early Childhood Center
at the Nathan Bohrer-Abraham Kaufman Hebrew Academy of Morris County 146 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-5530, ext. 3017 hamc.org
Mickey Fried Nursery School of Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7069 ohebshalom.org/nursery-school
Philip J. Solondz Preschool at Temple Beth Shalom 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6546
The Philip J. Solondz Preschool at Temple Beth Shalom offers children experiences in art, science, math, computers, emergent literacy, story time, language development, and outdoor play activities. Our Jewish values, holidays, and culture are integrated throughout our preschool day through song, prayer, and learning activities. The preschool offers classes for two-, three-, and four-year-olds. Toddler Time is a special class for parents and their 14-23 month old toddlers. There is also a program for young twos transitioning to an independent program and older twos needing a little bit of extra attention. Optional extended hours and enrichment programs offered by teacher specialists in cooking, sports, and much more are also available to round out a child’s day. Our summer program, Camp Addye, is an eight-week program with an optional extended day program filled with indoor and outdoor activities.
Pine Brook Jewish Center Nursery School
174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 New extended hours until 6 p.m. At Mickey 973-244-9800, ext. 212 pbjc.org
Fried, we believe that children learn as they play. Our school offers the tools, space, and support Introducing The Giggle Zone: September 2016.
Shomrei Emunah Preschool 67 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-5031 shomrei.org
67 Kent Place Blvd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-3919 summitjcc.org
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program 756 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-7663 Tewnj.org
432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4600 tsti.org
TSTI’s preschool offers an exceptional program of Jewish early childhood education. The playbased individualized program focuses on each child’s developmental needs and promotes a positive, secure, accepting environment where children can explore, experiment, and be excited about learning. The Iris Family Center features adult and child classes from birth to 24 months, preschool for children ages two through five, and Explorer’s, their transitional kindergarten program. Early drop off, enrichments, and extended day programs allow flexibility for working parents with options from 8
208 Summit Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4921, ext. 31 templesinainj.org/content/ECEP
Shalom YeladimThe Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center A program of the Morristown Jewish Center 177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-8284 ShalomYeladimPreschool.org
Shalom Yeladim-The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center provides a unique Jewish environment to enrich the emotional, social, intellectual, and religious curiosity of young children from birth through kindergarten. The program consists of morning classes for children in our new two, two, three, and four year old classrooms, and afternoon enrichment classes for gardening, science, pre-reading, pre-math, and yoga. We offer an extended day program from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Lunch can be purchased through the school. We also have a parent/child class and a summer camp program.
Shoresh Preschool of Temple Ner Tamid 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1500 nertamid.org
Shoresh Preschool offers a quality early childhood education program for ages two through prekindergarten. Our caring and nurturing teachers understand the developmental needs of children and provide a program that includes time for play, exploration, and handson learning experiences while also focusing on Jewish values and holiday traditions. Our low student-teacher ratio allows individual attention for every child. We also offer a parent/ child class for ages 15-23 months. Hours are 9 to 2:45, with extended mornings and afternoon hours available. We offer a seven-week Summer Fun Camp for ages two through four. Shoresh welcomes families of all backgrounds into our program.
Iris Berman Early Childhood Center 85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-0122, ext. 230
Tomorrow’s Super Stars The Preschool at Temple Sha’arey Shalom 78 S. Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387 shaarey.org
Zimmer Preschool 3048 Valley Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-604-8844 ZimmerPreschool.com
Zimmer welcomes infants through kindergarten children, offering full, half, and extended day programs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round. We incorporate best practices from Reggio Emelia, Montessori, and Waldorf, in a program that respects the whole child. Nestled on seven acres of woodland backed by the Passaic River, Zimmer strives to educate children in a respectful, evocative learning environment, guided by our director, Malkie Herson, a sought-after consultant and lecturer in the field of education. Our curriculum integrates literacy, nature, STEM, art, and Jewish values. Please call for a personal tour!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Jewish Genealogical Society of North Jersey YMCA of Wayne 1 Pike Dr. Wayne, NJ 07470 732-413-7606 president@jgsnj.org
Union County Torah Center 111 Laurel Pl. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org
LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES Jewish Historical Society of Central New Jersey 222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-4894 jewishgen.org/jhscj
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Temple Sharey TefiloIsrael’s Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education
Temple Sinai Early Childhood Education Program
Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center
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Summit Jewish Community Center Nursery School
a.m. to 3 p.m. An eight-week summer camp is available for two-six year olds. The Iris Family Center has earned national certification as a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom and is one of only four in New Jersey. They have three outdoor classrooms, a mini campground, and a garden, all overseen by their nature educator.
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We are expanding our vibrant and stimulating preschool program to accommodate the needs of parents who require longer hours. Children 18 months-five years can now enroll with optional expanded hours, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. We are a state-licensed early childhood program, which also includes the fabulous, fun-in-the-sun Pine Brook Day Camp. Our programs are highlighted by age-appropriate activities under the care of experienced, loving, professional staff and a curriculum designed for kindergarten preparation. Weekly in-school enrichment classes including physical education, science, music, and art, as well as optional after-school enrichment programs highlight the scope of what we offer. We encourage children to become independent, self-confident, and inquisitive learners! Families of all faiths welcome.
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Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey 901 Route 10 Whippany NJ 07981 973-929-2994
Thursday; our special education program for students with IEPs in third through seventh grades meets on Sunday or provides for shadows in the classroom. The Yallah program meets twice a month on Tuesdays, bringing our synagogue’s eighth and ninth graders together in an informal setting to continue their Jewish learning after religious school graduation. This type of learning encourages a continued connection to our synagogue and life-long Jewish learning. We provide varied and unique youth group programs and special events beginning in the third grade and continuing through 12th grade.
The JHSNJ is a research center for students, scholars, historians, and community members, both on-site and via our website, jhs-nj.org. Among its activities are exhibits of historical events and activities, public forums, and publisher of books and papers on subjects of historical Jewish interest. We encourage MetroWest residents, current and former, to check their “shoe box collections,” basements, and attics for photographs and historic artifacts that represent the history B’nai Shalom of Jewish life in Greater MetroWest. We will Religious School preserve them in our climate-controlled ar- 300 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 chive. 973-731-0160, ext. 208
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Rabbinical College of America
226 Sussex Ave., PO Box 1996 Morristown, NJ 07962-1996 973-267-9404
OTHER SCHOOLS Bayt Yeladim Jewish Learning Center
107 East Mt. Pleasant Ave., Ste. 3 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-983-3303 jewishlearningcenternj.org
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SYNAGOGUE HEBREW SCHOOLS Adath Shalom Religious School
841 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8549, ext. 120 adathshalom.net
Adath Shalom Religious School provides a vibrant, active environment and a solid foundation of Jewish learning. Education director Charlotte Frank oversees a staff of trained, professional, dedicated teachers. We provide experiential learning for all grades and our curriculum is project-based in the upper grades. Family participation is encouraged both in school and at home. Classes meet once or twice a week depending on the grade. Kindergarten (gan) through second (bet) grades meet on Sunday only; third (gimel) through seventh (zayin) grades meet on Sunday and
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A unique learning environment where children thrive and advance at their own pace to mastery. Students in grades K-two meet on Sunday mornings for an introduction through the Jewish holiday cycle and to begin their mastery of Hebrew, Torah, and mitzvot. The religious school (grades three-seven) meets three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and a fun learning session followed by Junior Congregation on Shabbat mornings. Education director Rena Casser and the staff to student ratio allows for individualized learning and progress. Rabbi Tobin is deeply involved and knows each child personally. Students learn to lead services, read from the Torah, chant the haftara and megilla, long before their bar/bat mitzva. Students become completely comfortable and take pride in their Jewish identity as part of the community.
Blanche Bayar Religious School of Congregation B’nai Israel 160 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-1134 Cbi-nj.org
At Blanche Bayar Religious School, we believe that it is important that our students feel comfortable in their Jewish skin. We want them to grow up in our program from kindergarten through high school, to learn why and how to be a Jew on a developmentally appropriate level. We work hard for our students to become Hebrew readers and confident participants in the sanctuary. We teach about holiday observance and offer experiential holiday celebrations in school and ways for the students and their families to celebrate at home. We delve into the stories and history of the Tanach, the Hebrew bible, and we study the rituals and customs of the Jewish life cycle. We offer
family learning for parents and children on all grade levels. Our students are invited back to learn in high school and many of our graduates come back as madrichim (counselors) in the school. We welcome you to be in touch with our director or come by to visit the school if you are interested in finding out more about our community.
B’nai Keshet Religious School 99 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-0244
Breitman Family Hebrew School at the Chabad Jewish Center 3048 Valley Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-604-8844
Chabad Hebrew High 65 Pawnee Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525, ext. 202 OneTorahWay.org
Chabad Hebrew School Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-3070 randolphjewish.com
Chai Center of Millburn-Short Hills 515 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3151
Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex 20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600 agudath.org
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Religious School & Alternative RS 1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3177, ext. 6675
Congregation Beth Ahm of West Essex 56 Grove Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-0754 bethahm.org
222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0119
Congregation Beth Hatikvah Religious School 36 Chatham Rd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-0200 bethhatikvah.org
Pine Brook Jewish Center Religious School
Congregation Shomrei Emunah Jewish Learning Center
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael Center For Education
165 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-6020 congregationbethtorahnj.org
67 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-5031 Shomrei.org
David Hoffman Chabad Hebrew School 65 Pawnee Ave. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525, ext. 202 OneTorahWay.org
Joel and Helen Jacobs Religious School at Temple B’nai Or 60 Overlook Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-4539 templebnaior.org
174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-244-9800, ext. 4 pbjc.org
177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-4848 mjcby.org
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael focuses on both the education of our children and of our families. The formal school program meets on Sunday morning for students in grades k-three. Students in grades three to seven meet on Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon. Shabbat experiences for children and families are available through junior congregation, tot Shabbat, and family services. In addition, we offer a full adult learning curriculum.
Rabbi William and Dena Horn Religious School
Congregation Ohr Shalom-Summit Jewish Community Center At Temple B’nai Or, learning begins in kinder- 67 Kent Place Blvd. garten and can continue through ORIM in 12th Summit, NJ 07901 grade, part of our vibrant Hebrew High program. 908-273-2800
Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim Religious School 338 Walnut Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016 908-276-7351 tbemc.org
Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah Religious School 111 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ 07066 732-381-8403 Bethorbethtorah.org
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Religious School 60 Temple Dr. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-376-0539, ext. 19
Temple Beth Am Religious School
879 South Beverwyck Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0046 tbaparsippany.org
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In the Joel and Helen Jacobs Religious School, we provide students with a caring, substantive, and innovative Jewish education. Our religious school is designed to create a love of being Jewish through the study of traditions, Hebrew, ethics, and synagogue skills. It is a place to develop a Congregation Beth Israel Jewish identity and cultivate Jewish friendships Religious School that will last a lifetime. Our curriculum focuses on five core areas of study: Judaic studies, holi18 Shalom Way days, Hebrew, Torah, and Israel. Our dedicated Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 teachers and staff work with our clergy to prepare 908-889-1830 the children for a meaningful and joyous bar/bat cbinj.org mitzvah experience, as well as for confirmation The Religious School of Congregation Beth Is- in 10th grade. We also offer Skype for families rael educates children from ages four through unable to attend mid-week classes and we have a 18 and is a place where the entire family is very active senior youth group. involved. The core of the religious school experience centers on Hebrew acquisition, holidays, Torah study, and mitzvot. Our goal is to Lake Hopatcong provide a high quality Jewish educational pro- Jewish Community Center gram that is stimulating, thought provoking, Hebrew School and creative. We strive to create a communi- 15 Durban Rd., PO Box 333 ty of learners who take pride in their Jewish Hopatcong, NJ 07843 heritage and are inspired to learn, understand, 973-398-8700 and participate in Jewish life and ritual. Our school program supports each child at their Mount Freedom Jewish level and provides the foundational building Center Hebrew School blocks of a strong Jewish identity. For more 1209 Sussex Turnpike information, contact Gail B. Buchbinder at Randolph, NJ 07869 908-889-1830 or school@cbisp.org. 973-895-2100
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The Jewish Learning Center is a dynamic learning community for our young congregants. Acclaimed director of education and youth programming, Rabbi Becca Gould, leads our school with Rabbi Jesse Olitzky and a talented team of educators and specialists who bring Judaism to life. Our JLC creates an engaging, warm, and joyful learning experience where students from K-seventh grades actively participate in Jewish life through cultivation of Jewish identity, literacy, and mitzvot. Our program features hands-on, experiential learning, including electives for grades gimmel (third) and up, and innovative Bar/Bat Mitzvah and teen programs. Our approach to spiritual conversation enables our students to articulate their understanding of God, make personal connections to our liturgy, and be ready to lead prayer. Families join together throughout the year in unique multi-generational learning programs. We offer a special first-year membership rate for families who simultaneously join Beth El and enroll a child in the JLC.
Congregation Beth Torah Religious School
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Congregation Beth El Jewish Learning Center
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The saying goes, “If you want your children to have a Jewish background, give them a Jewish playground.” We make our playground an educational one — providing the balanced blend of formal and informal Jewish education, social, and community involvement, positive role modeling, and a creative approach to education that engages all children and their families in active and life-long Jewish learning. We’re a living laboratory for a Jewish education. Our clergy, teachers, students, and parents work seamlessly together in an environment that is warm, inviting, and nurturing — specifically designed to provide a Jewish education based on interaction and participation.
Temple Beth Shalom Fran & Howard Muser Religious School
Heart of NJ
193 East Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-4571 tbsnj.org
Temple B’nai Abraham Jewish Learning Program (K-12) & Makom (high school) 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-3950 tbanjeducationprogram.weebly.com facebook.com/ tbanjjewishlearningprogram
Temple Emanu-El of West Essex Religious School
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Temple Emanu-El of Westfield 756 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6770 tewnj.org
Temple Ner Tamid Religious School 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1501 nertamid.org
Throughout our child and family-centered program we instill a love of Judaism and the knowledge and skills needed to participate in Jewish life. Our curriculum focuses on Torah study, community, mitzvot, Israel, history, and the principles of our faith. Small group Hebrew
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instruction allows for individualized learning that includes the fostering of a personal understanding of prayer. From trips to the Museum of Jewish Heritage to delivering Passover packages to the elderly, to lobbying on Capitol Hill, to cooking for the soup kitchen, our students learn to see the world through Jewish eyes and behave according to Jewish values. Our program starts in kindergarten with Jewish Family Journeys, a unique learning experience for families, and extends through 12th grade graduation. Our 10th grade Confirmation class travels to Amsterdam and our 12th graders participate in a week-long community service trip to New Orleans.
Temple Sha’arey Shalom Religious School 78 S. Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387
Temple Shalom
215 South Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666 tshalom.org
Temple Shalom’s Religious School provides our students and families the opportunity to explore Judaism and connect to a vibrant Jewish community. We offer a premier religious school experience for students in pre-K through 12th grade, under the direction of Jenny Winters. Our faculty is committed to building warm and caring relationships while nurturing everyone’s unique spiritual journey. The Sunday/Wednesday curriculum gives our students a broad understanding of Torah, life-cycle celebrations, history, literature, prayer, and the Hebrew language. Jewish holidays are celebrated in the school through assemblies, worship services, and activities. You are welcome to meet our staff and sit in on a grade-level class any time you wish.
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel The Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School
the needs of all learners. Our eighth grade and Hebrew High programs focus on current events and examining the world through a Jewish lens. All of our programming is geared towards providing experiences that meet the educational, social, and spiritual needs of every child.
Temple Sholom Religious School
1925 Lake Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-4900 sholomnj.org
Temple Sholom of West Essex
760 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1321
The Temple Sholom of West Essex Religious School provides a sense of community, combined with an innovative curriculum. The Hebrew program features small group learning, individual tutorials, and cutting edge technology. School meets once a week and fosters pride in our tradition, embracing the vision that each child can change the world. Project-based learning is central to our Jewish studies and creates a strong connection to Jewish values. Our post bar/bat mitzvah program, youth group TaSTY, offers the opportunity to study contemporary issues important to teens and perform mitzvot through social action. Rabbi Laurence Groffman teaches our confirmation class.
Temple Sinai Religious School and High School 208 Summit Ave. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4921, ext. 15 Templesinainj.org
Union County Torah Center Religious School
432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-3793
111 Laurel Pl. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org
TSTI has created a vibrant, innovative environment where students learn by doing. Our school hums with the energy of over 400 students actively engaged in the exploration of all facets of their Jewish identities. The school’s comprehensive curriculum combines state-ofthe-art technology and education to enhance all activities. TSTI was recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a leader in using technology to “upload new energy.” We have several options for learning Hebrew so that we are able to meet
The Torah Center’s Hebrew School offers Sunday morning classes for boys and girls ages five through bar/bat mitzva. The Hebrew school provides a place where the joys, values, and traditions of Judaism are brought vividly to life. The program is designed to instill in the children deeply rooted feelings of pride and affection for their heritage. The school is located at the Union County Torah Center. No affiliation or membership required to attend school. E-mail info@torahcenter.org.
153 White Meadow Rd. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-4500
Zeman School of Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7067 ohebshalom.org/zeman-school/
YOUTH AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS Global Connections (formerly Legow Family Israel Program Center) of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 272 jvsnj.org
JTEENGMW — Jewish Teen Educational Experiences Network
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 Rabbi Shmuel Greene SGreene@ThePartnershipNJ.org Global Connections coordinates and facilitates 973-929-2975 programs, projects, and missions that deepen ThePartnershipNJ.org/jteengmw
the connection between Israel and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest. The Global Connections team includes shlichim (adult professional emissaries) and rishonim (young adult emissaries), who share positive awareness about Israel by providing programming to synagogues, youth groups, local university campuses, schools, and Federation partner agencies. Signature programs include Birthright Israel, the community-wide Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) commemoration and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) celebration, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement. To strengthen ties between Jews of all ages and Israel, Global Connections offers a variety
JTEENGMW is the all-encompassing network at The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life for Jewish educational experiences for teens in Greater MetroWest. Teens and their parents can find opportunities ranging from formal educational experiences such as courses offered in different locations and times tailor-made for teens, to informal Jewish educational experiences and Jewish service learning programs locally, nationally, and in Israel. JTEENGMW also offers special programs throughout the year that bring Jewish learning to life such as J-Serve, Mitzvot of Greater MetroWest, Iris Teen Tzedakah, Mitzvah Mania, and the like. A fun, meaningful and exciting world of Jewish educational experiences can be found at JTEENGMW.
Camp Deeny Riback 208 Flanders-Netcong Rd. Flanders, NJ 07836 973-929-2901 camps@jccmetrowest.org cdr.jccmetrowest.org
CDR is a traditional day camp promoting Jewish values including respect, kindness, community, and friendship. Located on 35 acres in Flanders, two heated pools, including our new aquatics center, and a variety of program areas are designed for a summer of fun and learning for campers ages three and a half to 15. Thirty different program areas, including athletic fields, ropes course, climbing tower, archery, boating, arts, and ceramics, offer our campers something for everyone. Age-appropriate trips, overnights, special events, and dress up days and more add excitement. Door-to-door transportation from Essex, Morris, and parts of Union County and a kosher lunch are included. New campers receive $750 off an eight-week enrollment. Contact the camp office for more information.
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Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Early Childhood and Teen Leaders in Training 973-379-3177, ext. 6678 tbj.org/mfeingold@tbj.org
Camp Yachad
1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-8800 jccnj.org
The JCC’s Camp Yachad is a special place where friendships transform into something more — where community comes together as family. Camp Yachad offers traditional day camp, travel camp, a performing arts specialty camp, a sports day camp, and a counselor training program for children ages 18 months to 14 years. All camps provide a memorable, fun, and activity-filled experience. Roundtrip transportation is provided and lunch is included for onsite programs. We are proud of our Jewish heritage but, at the same time, we are also very proud to be a non-sectarian and diverse camp — open to everyone in our community.
Gan Israel Day Camps 226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-9404 ganisrael.org
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901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3176 israelprograms@jfedgmw.org jfedgmw.org/israel
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Scholarship Loan Program and Belle Shapiro Memorial Grant
DAY CAMPS
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The Rose and Isadore Zeman School plants and nurtures the seeds of lifelong Jewish learning in an environment that is joyful and innovative. At the Zeman School, learning is not merely an academic experience but helps to connect our children to our synagogue and the wider Jewish community through active participation in the life of the congregation. Through the use of exciting curriculum, experiential programming, music, art, family activities, and elective courses, we help our students develop strong Jewish identities and connections to Israel. We offer free tuition to all kindergarten students.
of opportunities for travel to Israel. Programs include, but are not limited to: • Passport to Israel — community subsidy for a life-changing trip for teens • Diller Teen Fellows — competitive leadership development program for 10th and 11th graders • Birthright Israel — a free, 10-day trip to Israel for young adults ages 18-26 • Masa — semester, long-term, and volunteer programs for young adults ages 18-30 • Onward Israel Greater MetroWest Negev Internship — unique eight-week summer program based in the Negev for young adults ages 19-27 • Peoplehood Project — selective two-year leadership program for adults interested in exploring their Jewish identity and concept of peoplehood together with Israeli counterparts • Volunteer opportunities — professional exchanges, English-speaking day camps, sports clinics, social action, hosting Israelis visiting Greater MetroWest. Whether in New Jersey or Israel, our staff is at your service on both sides of the ocean. Feel free to contact us, we’ll be happy to assist you.
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White Meadow Temple Irving T. Wolfson Religious School
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Triple Threat Theater Camp
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3927 jccmetrowest.org /summer-camps/triplethreat-theater-camp/
Triple Threat Theater Camp is a musical theater day camp for campers in K-10th, 11th grade CIT program, and 12th grade internships. Each day campers explore acting, voice, and dance with working professionals while maintaining a “camp” atmosphere with swim, gym, lunch, and special events daily. Each session culminates in a showcase. On Wednesdays, campers travel by coach bus to New York City where we enjoy a workshop with a Broadway professional, have lunch out, and see a Broadway matinee. Triple Threat Theater Camp is committed to all levels of talent and experience. Come spend your summer with Triple Threat Theater Camp. Contact director Samara Grossman for more information.
YM-YWHA of Union County Summer Camps 501 Green Ln. Union, NJ 07083 908-289-8112 unionycamps.org
JCC METROWEST CAMPS Camp Deeny Riback 208 Flanders-Netcong Rd. Flanders, NJ 07836 973-929-2901 cdr.jccmetrowest.org
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EARly ChildhOOd CAMPS JCC MetroWest
760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3479 jccmetrowest.org/early-childhood/earlychildhood-camps
Triple Threat Theater Camp
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3927 jccmetrowest.org /summer-camps/triplethreat-theater-camp/
Weekly Exploration Camps JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
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973-530-3393 jccmetrowest.org/summer-camps/ exploration-camps
One Happy Camper NJ is a free service at The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life that will help you find the right Jewish sleepaway camp for your child. A gift of $1,000 is available for eligible first-time campers. With Weekly TEKI Camp: over 150 camps to choose from — from traSummers of STEAM2 ditional to new options including sports speJCC MetroWest cialty camps, outdoor adventure, and teen 760 Northfield Ave. programs — with different types and levels of West Orange, NJ 07052 Jewish programming and sessions from one 973-530-3915 to eight weeks, there’s sure to be a great camp jccmetrowest.org/summer-camps for every child! For free, personalized guidTEKI (Technology Education Knowledge In- ance on finding the right program, contact struction), the premier technology enrichment tracy@onehappycamperNJ.org or 973-929program, is also a camp at JCC MetroWest. 2970. Children entering grades two-eight partake in a fun and creative environment focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathe- URJ Kutz Camp matics. We have integrated the STEAM philos- PO Box 443 ophy with camp essentials to create STEAM2. Warwick, NY 10990 Our certified teachers engage our campers 845-987-6300 using state-of-the-art technology. Each week spotlights a different technology theme. The NJY Camps flexibility of our eight-week offerings allows 21 Plymouth St. campers the opportunity to choose between Fairfield, NJ 07004 enrolling for one or more of our individual themed weeks. Swim time in the JCC indoor 973-575-3333 njycamps.org pools is scheduled daily. NJY Camps has something for everyone — arts, sports, STEM, travel, and culinary, for ages six and up, senior adult programs, and inclusion programs. Visit our website for more info. Camp Nah-Jee-Wah: grades one-six Camp Galil Nahjeewah.org PO Box 1245 Newtown, Pa., 18940 Cedar Lake Camp: grades seven-nine 484-684-6532 Campcedarlake.org Teen Camp: grades 10-11 Teencamp.org Camp Kinder Ring 335 Sylvan Lake Rd. Total Specialty Camp-TSC Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Sports, arts, and STEM: grades two-10 845-221-2771 Totalspecialtycamps.org campkr.com Round Lake Camp: ages seven-18 Celebrating 90 summers! Since 1927, Kinder Inclusion program for children with learning Ring has been providing memorable and enjoy- differences, social communication disorders, able summers. Located in Hopewell Junction, and ADHD. in the lower Hudson Valley, Camp Kinder Ring Roundlakecamp.org sits on over 100 acres overlooking Sylvan Lake. Nesher We offer the ultimate summer camp experience Coed Modern Orthodox Camp: grades and the finest camping facilities: land and water three-10 sports, Jewish culture, and performing and cre- Nesher.org ative arts. We invite your child to share in a sum- Camp Shoshanim mer of friendship, love, and spirit. We also have Girls Orthodox Camp two introductory programs for younger camp- Shoshanim.org ers. We’re sure you’ll agree that Camp Kinder Ring and our traditions will provide your child with a great summer and a great experience!
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One Happy Camper NJ
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-2970 OneHappyCamperNJ.org
Round Lake Camp 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-575-3333 Roundlakecamp.org
393 Amwell Rd. Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-874-7200 BridgewaySeniorCare.com
SENIOR HOUSING
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough* 395 Amwell Rd. Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-281-4400 BridgewaySeniorCare.com
Bridgeway at Hillsborough is family-owned and -operated, with over 35 years of experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in a campus-like setting adjacent to The Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough. US World and News Report and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Miriam Apartments
Heart of NJ
* indicates no religious affiliation or specifically Avalon at Hillsborough, a family-owned and Jewish accommodations -operated Bridgeway Senior Healthcare community for your assisted living needs. Avalon provides licensed nursing on premises 24/7 Avalon Assisted Living and on-site therapy by Kessler.Core for reat Bridgewater* habilitation needs. Accommodations include 565 Route 28 spacious studios and two-bedroom apartments Bridgewater, NJ 08807 for both individuals and couples. Other ame908-707-8800 nities include a beauty salon, movie theater, BridgewaySeniorCare.com library, computer room, and cafe. Specialized Avalon at Bridgewater, a family-owned and -op- programming is available for those with Alzheierated Bridgeway Senior Healthcare community mer’s disease and memory related impairments. for your assisted living needs. Avalon offers li- Adjacent to the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilicensed nursing on premises 24/7 and on-site Kes- tation Center, providing sub-acute rehab and sler.Core therapy for rehabilitation needs. Avalon long term care, for a full continuum of care all is beautifully decorated with amenities such as on one campus. a beauty salon, piano parlor, library, computer room, and coffee shop. Accommodations include Bridgeway Care and studio and two-bedroom apartments for both individuals and couples with respite care programs Rehabilitation Center available. Specialized programming is available at Bridgewater* for those with Alzheimer’s disease and memory 270 Route 28 related impairments. A full continuum of care is Bridgewater, NJ 08807 available with Bridgeway Care & Rehabilitation 908-722-7022 BridgewaySeniorCare.com Center at Bridgewater.
Bridgeway at Bridgewater is a newly renovated, family-owned and -operated care center specializing in top-rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for over 35 years. Bridgeway offers a full continuum of care with The Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater. US World and News Report and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid recently awarded this facility five-star rated and deficiency free. Nationally renowned Kessler. Core provides personalized rehabilitation treatment programs through physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Both Medicare and Medicaid certified, Bridgeway accepts payment from a variety of sources.
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Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough*
at Daughters of MiriaM Center/the gallen institute
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Apartment Features* 24 Hour Security • Beauty/Barber Parlor • Healthcare Counseling • Housekeeping Kosher Dinner Meal • Rabbi & Synagogue on-site • Recreational Activities Shabbat Elevators • Social Services • Transportation Assistance *All apartments are unfurnished.
For a tour and/or application call
(973) 253-5311
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n a beautiful, suburban setting, experience privacy in your one bedroom or studio apartment with supportive services while remaining independent with dignity. Apartments are available to seniors age 62 and over and/or persons with mobility impairments. The Miriam Apartments, located on the 13-acre campus of Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute, are just over five miles from Routes 4 and 17 and directly off of the Garden State Parkway. In addition, we are easily accessible from the NJ Turnpike, Routes 80, 46 and 3, and less than 15 miles from New York City. Independent living at the apartments is just one facet of the continuum of care offered at Daughters of Miriam Center. Whatever your needs might be-independent living, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing care-the Center offers it all, in a Jewish environment, in one location.
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recently awarded this facility five-star rated and deficiency free. Bridgeway features spacious living and dining room areas and beautifully landscaped walking paths. Kessler.Core provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac rehabilitation. This facility contains a life skills gym and transitional activities-of-daily-living suites. Both Medicare and Medicaid certified, Bridgeway accepts payment from a variety of sources.
Daughters of Miriam Center 155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5210 daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
Daughters of Miriam, a skilled nursing facility on 13 acres in Clifton, provides broad-based services to the elderly. Divisions include a subacute care unit, dementia care pavilion, medical rehabilitation program, respite program, sheltered workshop, and two apartment buildings. The center provides 24-hour medical coverage. Patient activities are coordinated by trained recreation therapists and help keep the residents active and stimulated. The spirit of Judaism prevails at the center. A full-time rabbi responds to the religious and emotional needs of the residents. Kashrut is strictly observed. Contact executive director Fred Feinstein at ffeinstein@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org.
Jewish Community Housing Corporation
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760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-929-2725 jchcorp.org
When it comes to choices in senior living, the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey offers adults ages 62+ many options to suit their needs and lifestyles. The non-profit organization owns and manages more than 470 apartments in four senior living communities that offer a range of enriching services, amenities, and costs for independent seniors and those who need assisted living, all within a traditional Jewish environment: Jewish Federation Plaza (West Orange), the South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation House, Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation (South Orange), and the Lester Senior Housing Community (Whippany). The Lester Senior Housing Community and Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation were named “Best Choice in Senior Living” in Suburban Essex magazine’s Best of Essex Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving gold, silver, and bronze medals over the last two years. For more information, call David Rozen at 973-929-2725 or visit jchcorp.org.
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Miriam Apartments II
Stein Assisted Living
Located on the grounds of Daughters of Miriam Center, Miriam Apartments I and II offer seniors a way to remain independent yet have all their needs provided. There are 106 unfurnished efficiency apartments in Building I, while Building II has 150 unfurnished units, consisting of a separate bedroom, living room, kitchenette, and full bath. Services include a kosher dinner, furnishings, light housekeeping, linen service, 24-hour security, recreational activities, transportation, social services, and health care counseling. Admission is open to senior citizens over the age of 62 who demonstrate the ability to be self-sufficient and who meet the guidelines established by HUD. Contact Linda Emr, RN and general manager, for information at lemr@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org.
Stein Assisted Living is the area’s premier kosher assisted-living facility. Older adults looking for a more upscale environment with supervised services can apply to live here. Each resident receives the level of personalized support he or she needs and desires. For people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment, our separate Jaffa Gate Memory Care Neighborhood provides specialized, dignified care in a home-like setting. Services at the Stein Residence include assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management; licensed nurse on premises 24/7; glatt kosher meals; housekeeping; emergency response systems; recreational, social, and cultural activities; religious observances; transportation to medical appointments; and on-site physical therapy, exercise room, library, and beauty salon. E-mail info@wilfcampus.org.
135 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5311 daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living* 350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-568-1155 wilfcampus.org
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus in Somerset now offers a wide range of programs, services, and residential options for older adults on its beautifully landscaped 59 acres and in the community. Options include the Wilentz Senior Residence, Stein Assisted Living, Stein Hospice, Wilf at Home, and Wilf Transport, including education programs in Monroe Township and throughout Middlesex County. E-mail info@wilfcampus.org.
Regency Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 296 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470 973-790-5800 regencygardensnursing.com
Regency Grande Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 65 North Sussex St. Dover, NJ 07801 973-361-5200 regencygrandenursing.com
Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 380 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-2000 regencyheritagenursing.com
350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-568-1155 wilfcampus.org
Stein Hospice
49 Veronica Ave., Ste. 206 Somerset, NJ 08873 732-227-1212 SteinHospiceNJ.org
Our team of professionals focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Compassionate and individualized care provides comfort, relieves pain and suffering, and promotes a better quality of life for as long as life remains. Stein Hospice provides services in Middlesex, Somerset, Union, and Monmouth counties. Hospice services are provided wherever the patient resides — private home, apartment, family member’s home, assisted living, or nursing home. Our care includes medical equipment and supplies, nursing staff on-call 24/7, state-of-the-art symptom management, spiritual counseling, alternative therapies, trained volunteers, and bereavement services.
Wilentz Senior Residence 360 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-3888 wilfcampus.org
For income-restricted seniors who seek an independent lifestyle, we have the Wilentz Senior Residence. Tenants enjoy spacious, private apartments with fully equipped kitchens and full baths at affordable monthly rental fees. Onsite services include a convenience store and cafe, a state-of-the-art computer lab, kosher communal dining, and social, recreational, and educational activities. E-mail seniorhousing@ wilfcampus.org.
Daughters of Israel
Skilled Nursing Facility for Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3307 DaughtersofIsrael.org
155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5358 daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
Designed for the patient who requires rehabilitative or medically complex services, the institute is a state-of-the-art program offering a cost-effective alternative to an extended hospital stay or when a patient is not yet ready to return home. The institute blends the technology of acute care and the therapeutics of a rehabilitation philosophy in a supportive, skilled setting. An individualized plan of care, developed by the interdisciplinary team, is designed to meet the diverse needs of the person who no longer requires the environment of an acute care setting but is not yet able to return home. Care is oriented to medical and functional outcomes with a goal toward returning to the community. Individuals who benefit from subacute care and rehabilitation services include those people who have had hip and knee replacements or fractures, amputations, post stroke, and comprehensive wound care. The institute is available to patients upon physician, hospital, or managed care referral. The comprehensive program is tailored to individual needs and may require short-term stays from 10 to 100 days. Contact Fred Feinstein, executive director.
Helen Sanders Thrift Shop
at Daughters of Miriam Center 127 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5377 Hours of operation: The Dementia Care Pavilion at Daughters of M/W/F, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Miriam Center provides specialized care for daughtersofmiriamcenter.org 155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5358 daughtersofmiriamcenter.org
patients suffering with dementia. Through therapeutic activities and other interventions, professional staff help residents maintain the highest level of mental and physical function. Physicians, nurses, and assistants on the unit are certified and experienced in the management of dementia patients, their behavioral problems, medical complications, and effects of medications associated with dementia. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team, which includes physical and occupa-
The Helen Sanders Thrift Shop is filled with beautiful new and gently used clothing and housewares at great prices. Whether you are searching for designer or vintage clothing, many with their tags still attached, or outfitting your home, the thrift shop has what you seek. The shop accepts donations from the community; donors receive a receipt detailing the items donated. Contact thrift shop manager Susan Rumpf for information at thriftshop@daughtersofmiriamcenter.org.
655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-8375 jfscentralnj.org
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050 jfsmetrowest.org
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ Care Consultation Services 973-765-9050
This free telephone and web-based service is for unpaid caregivers of family members who are 55 and older. Care Consultation helps caregivers to organize their concerns and develop a step-bystep plan for effective care of a loved one, while addressing the personal challenges and stresses of caregiving. The professional consultant can offer information on valuable resources and will keep in touch with the caregiver through the process of implementing a plan that helps the loved one maintain wellbeing and an appropriate level of independence.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center’s Center for Geriatric Health Care an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System 201 Lyons Ave. Newark, NJ 07112 973-926-8491
The Short-Term Rehab Center for Sub-Acute Care at Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3307 DaughtersofIsrael.org
Daughters of Israel’s state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility is ideal for those recovering from surgery, joint replacement, medical illness with de-conditioning, prolonged hospitalization, fractures, and complex wounds, as well as those in need of stroke rehabilitation and continued intravenous antibiotic therapy. The spacious gym features Nautilus Next Generation equipment, a transfer training car, and bi-level therapeutic kitchen for the practice of “real life skills.”
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Dementia Care Pavilion — The Center/The Gallen Institute
The Gallen Institute for Subacute Care
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ
Heart of NJ
The center is a 300-bed multi-faceted, stateof-the-art skilled nursing facility offering the most modern and comprehensive services available, including long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s care, respite care, and hospice/palliative care services. A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, Daughters of Israel is the only Jewish/kosher nursing facility in MetroWest NJ. The facility offers a full range of health-related services, provided by a full-time medical director; geriatricians on call 24/7; physiatrist; clinical nurse practitioners; dieticians; dentists; and physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Daughters of Israel’s award-winning recreational activities program keeps our residents stimulated and entertained. Other services include: a full-time rabbi and on-site synagogue, vocational workshop, coffee shop, gift shop, beauty parlor, and in-house cable TV including a Russian station. Private and semi-private rooms are available. Other divisions of Daughters of Israel include: Metro Transport transportation for seniors and adults with special needs, The Sarah and Aaron Franzblau Institute for Continuing Education, Volunteer Department, and Women’s League.
tional therapists to manage treatable physical complications; dietitians to address feeding and eating problems associated with dementia; and recreational therapists who create an active, stimulating environment. Spiritual care is not forgotten as attendance at religious services is encouraged. Family members are invited to attend team meetings arranged by the social work staff where each resident’s status is reviewed and appropriate actions are recommended. Contact Fred Feinstein, executive director.
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Daughters is one of the few facilities in the region to offer the highly-specialized Accelerated Care Plus modality program for pain management. The program incorporates the use of electrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, short-wave diathermy, and infrared therapy to improve patient outcomes and optimize functionality gains and introduce new treatment options for patients with more medically complex conditions. All recovery suites are appointed with flat screen televisions, complimentary phone service, wireless Internet access, and luxury amenities for a more comfortable stay. A beautifully-decorated solarium designated solely for sub-acute clients provides a lounge area. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid approved.
Wilf at Home
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Heart of NJ
350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-649-3509 wilfcampus.org
Campus Senior Center — Women@Leisure, Men@ Leisure, Couples@Leisure, Together@Leisure, Jets Club 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-2917 or 973-929-2938 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ leisure-groups
Congregation Agudath Israel Senior Adult Lounge 20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-929-3047
HaZaK — United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Mid-Atlantic Region
Wilf at Home provides concierge-level care to help older adults to age in place, in their homes, safely and independently. We provide guidance to them and their family members. The annual membership program includes: unlimited access to a concierge who will facilitate care, answer questions, and connect you to services; a free home safety assessment and medicine review by a nurse; regular phone check-ins by a social worker; and access to discounted services, including home care, home modifications, prescription drug delivery, transportation advocacy, and more. To ensure the best service, we have vetted each vendor we work with. In addition, we offer a unique array of wellness programs held throughout the community. We also help seniors transition back home after a stay at a rehabilitation center. Let us ease your worries about staying in your home. For a free consultation, contact 732649-3509 or AtHome@wilfcampus.org.
1090 King Georges Post Rd. Suite 1003 Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-4301
Wilf Transport
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3414 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ kosher-meals
350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-649-3505
JCC MetroWest Center for Adult Enrichment
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Lautenberg Family JCC Aidekman Family Campus 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-530-3480; 973-929-2917 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment
JCC MetroWest Kosher Nutrition Program
Providing limited transportation services for older adults throughout central New Jersey. Wilf Transport also provides Middlesex County residents with transportation to local synagogues and JCC MetroWest Jewish events through a generous grant from the Senior Centers Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Contact MetroWest locations Transport@wilfcampus.org. 973-530-3474
SENIOR SOCIAL LIFE Ameilia & Ephraim Hirschhorn Senior Adult Jewish Education Program 973-530-3519 jccmetrowest.org/jewish-life/healthcenter
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Satellite
jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ satellite-senior-centers
Margulies Senior Center
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3448 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ margulies-senior-center
MetroWest Jewish Health & Healing Center JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3519 jccmetrowest.org/jewish-life/ healthcenter
MetroWest Kosher Meals on Wheels
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3414 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ kosher-meals
Morristown Jewish Center Shalom Club 177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-9292 mjcby.com
Pine Brook Jewish Center Chaverim 174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-227-3520
Temple B’nai Abraham Senior Adult Center 300 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2290
Temple B’nai Jeshurun Keep-In-Touch 1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-1555
Temple Beth Shalom — New Dimensions 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-3600
Temple Emanu-El of West Essex Renaissance Club 264 West Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-5560 emanuel.org/community.seniors
Temple Shalom L’Chaim Club
215 S. Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666
Does Your Treatment Plan Include Rehabilitation? Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
Daughters of Israel offers a relaxing, safe environment with trained medical professionals. Our private rehabilitation campus features: • A Spacious, State-of-the-Art Gym, featuring Nautilus Next Generation Equipment • Recovery Suites and Lounge with Luxury Amenities • Fine Kosher Cuisine • 24/7 On-Site Registered Nurses • Comprehensive Range of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies • Audiology Services • Expert On-Site Medical Care including a Board-Certified Physiatrist, Board-Certified Geriatricians and Nurse Practitioners
For more information or to schedule a private tour call 973-400-3307 or visit www.DaughtersofIsrael.org Daughters of Israel is a non-sectarian community. The Spirit of Community. The Traditions of Home.
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Women inSync @ the J
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-929-2938 jccmetrowest.org/adult-enrichment/ women-insync/
ARTS ARTS & MUSIC JCC MetroWest School of the Arts
Heart of NJ
JCC MetroWest 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3421 jccmetrowest.org/gaelen-center-for-thearts/sota
JCC MetroWest School of the Arts provides students of all ages and ability levels with professional, affordable instruction in the performing and visual arts. If you’re interested in the arts,
have talent, or just want to develop your skills, then the JCC MetroWest School of the Arts is the place for you! Specializing in fine and performing arts training for all ages, JCC SOTA offers classes in dance, clay, multi-media, painting, art history, and cardboard construction, as well as advanced art fellowship classes for teens to develop a portfolio. JCC MetroWest School of the Arts also has classes in jewelry making, felting, photography, drama, voice, piano, and more. Join JCC MetroWest’s School of the Arts today!
JUDAICA
Shiru Nah
CBL Fine Art
45 Nottingham Rd. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-467-4947
CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS The Jewish Museum of New Jersey
Congregation Ahavas Sholom 145 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 973-485-2609 jewishmuseumnj.org
Allyson Block Judaica
Ketubot, Baby Namings, Family Circles, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prints and more 908-377-6226 allyson@allysonblockjudaica.com allysonblockjudaica.com
459 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-7776 cblfineart.com
Chai Judaica
515 Millburn Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3151
Lubavitch Center Judaica
456 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0770 orangejews.org
Just because you’re too far to hear the ambulance sirens, doesn’t mean you’re too far to help.
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When you support Magen David Adom, it’s like you’re sitting in the ambulance next to the driver, sharing in the mitzvah of saving lives. As Israelis face terror attacks and other emergencies, MDA medics are counting on you to ensure they have the equipment and training they need to treat the injured. Please support Magen David Adom today. 352 Seventh Avenue, Suite 400 New York, NY 10001 Toll-Free 866.632.2763 • info@afmda.org www.afmda.org
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The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is the result of the January 2015 merger of Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County and Jewish Federation of Monmouth County.
CommuNity
HEALtH & FitNEss
*indicates a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Bikur Cholim Federation in the Heart of New Jersey 7 Marshall Dr.
PHiLANtHRoPy
230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 Jewishheartnj.org
Jewish Community Foundation 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 Jewishheartnj.org
Women’s Philanthropy 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800
Makhelat Hamercaz Jewish Choir of Central New Jersey PO Box 1256 Highland Park, NJ 08902 732-422-6444 mercazchoir.org
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-4166 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
Jewish Renaissance Foundation PO Box 2506 149 Kearny Ave., 2nd Floor Perth Amboy, NJ 08862 732-324-2114 JRFMED.org
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, Inc. 275 Hobart St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-376-9333
The Stein Hospice
49 Veronica Ave., Suite 206 Somerset, NJ 08873 732-227-1212 wilfcampus.org/steinhospice
HoLoCAust PRoGRAms Herbert and Leonard Littman Families Holocaust Resource Center
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County*
Offices in Milltown and Monroe Township 732-777-1940; 609-395-7979 jfsmiddlesex.org
outREACH The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
Daniel Pearl Education Center
15 Fern Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-251-4300 danielpearleducationcenter.org/
Jewish Community Relations Council* 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 jewishmiddlesex.org
The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
Torah Links of Middlesex County*
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State of Israel Bonds — NJ Middlesex County Area 732-390-2173 800-752-5652 israelbonds.com
4 Cornwall Dr., Suite 100a East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-613-1613 middlesextorahlinks.org
The Brookside
A Kosher Assisted Living Community 93 Manalapan Ave. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-303-8800 Thebrookside.com
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Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-7181
Heart of NJ - middlesex
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey/ Middlesex County
of Raritan Valley
mENtAL HEALtH & CAREER CouNsELiNG
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The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living* 350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-568-1155 wilfcampus.org
lieves pain and suffering, and promotes a better quality of life for as long as life remains. Stein Hospice provides services in Middlesex, Somerset, Union, and Monmouth counties. Hospice services are provided wherever the patient resides — private home, apartment, family member’s home, assisted living, or nursing home. Our care includes medical equipment and supplies, nursing staff on-call 24/7, state-of-the-art symptom management, spiritual counseling, alternative therapies, trained volunteers, and bereavement services. E-mail hospice@wilfcampus.org.
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus in Somerset now offers a wide range of programs, services, and residential options for older adults on its beautifully landscaped 59 acres and in the community. Options include the Wilentz Senior Residence, Stein Assisted Living, Stein Hospice, Wilf at Home, and Wilf Transport, including education programs in Monroe Township and throughout Middlesex County. E-mail info@ Wilentz Senior 360 DeMott Ln. wilfcampus.org.
Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 380 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-2000 regencyheritagenursing.com
Stein Assisted Living 350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-568-1155 wilfcampus.org
Stein Assisted Living is the area’s premier kosher assisted-living facility. Older adults looking for a more upscale environment with supervised services can apply to live here. Each resident receives the level of personalized support he or she needs and desires. For people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment, our separate Jaffa Gate Memory Care Neighborhood provides specialized, dignified care in a home-like setting. Services at the Stein Residence include assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management; licensed nurse on premises 24/7; glatt kosher meals; housekeeping; emergency response systems; recreational, social, and cultural activities; religious observances; transportation to medical appointments; and onsite physical therapy, exercise room, library, and beauty salon. E-mail info@wilfcampus. org.
Stein Hospice
49 Veronica Ave., Ste. 206 Somerset, NJ 08873 732-227-1212 SteinHospiceNJ.org
Stein Hospice is the premier Jewish hospice in central NJ. Our team of professionals focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Compassionate and individualized care provides comfort, re-
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Residence
Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-3888 wilfcampus.org
For income-restricted seniors who seek an independent lifestyle, we have the Wilentz Senior Residence. Tenants enjoy spacious, private apartments with fully equipped kitchens and full baths at affordable monthly rental fees. Onsite services include a convenience store and cafe, a state-of-the-art computer lab, kosher communal dining, and social, recreational, and educational activities. E-mail seniorhousing@ wilfcampus.org.
SENIOR SOCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County* Offices in Milltown and Monroe Township 732-777-1940; 609-395-7979 jfsmiddlesex.org
array of wellness programs held throughout the community. We also help seniors transition back home after a stay at a rehabilitation center. Let us ease your worries about staying in your home. For a free consultation, contact 732-649-3509 or AtHome@wilfcampus.org.
Wilf Transport
350 DeMott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-649-3505
Providing limited transportation services for older adults throughout central New Jersey. Wilf Transport also provides Middlesex County residents with transportation to local synagogues and Jewish events through a generous grant from the Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. Contact Transport@wilfcampus.org.
SINGLES Sociable Single Seniors Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-655-5137
SOCIAL SERVICES Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County* 1775 Oak Tree Rd. Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-3232 jccmc.org
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County*
32 Ford Ave., 2nd Floor Milltown, NJ 08850 350 DeMott Ln. 732-777-1940 Somerset, NJ 08873 1600 Perrineville Rd., Suite 52 732-649-3509 Monroe Township, NJ 08831 wilfcampus.org 609-395-7979 Wilf at Home provides concierge-level care jfsmiddlesex.org
Wilf at Home
to help older adults to age in place, in their homes, safely and independently. We provide guidance to them and their family members. The annual membership program includes: unlimited access to a concierge who will facilitate care, answer questions, and connect you to services; a free home safety assessment and medicine review by a nurse; regular phone check-ins by a social worker and access to discounted services, including home care, home modifications, prescription drug delivery, transportation advocacy, and more. To ensure the best service, we have vetted each vendor we work with. In addition, we offer a unique
Personal Growth and Family Counseling Center is New Jersey licensed to provide behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors through individual, couple, family, and group counseling. Senior Adult Services offers geriatric assessments and care management, Kosher Meals on Wheels, socialization clubs, activity/lunch programs, adult daycare, and friendly visitors. Career Services offers career counseling and planning, job search assistance, and career workshops. Immigrant Services assists individuals from all over the world with immigrant application
Jewish Social Service Committee of New Brunswick and Highland Park* 732-846-0839
VETERANS ASSOCIATIONS Jewish War Veterans of the USA 350 Demott Ln. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-631-1487
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assistance, legal advocacy, and citizenship and ESL classes. Community services include Medicare education, Kosher Food Pantry, Passover food packages, speaker’s bureau, and disaster response.
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS (formerly B’nai B’rith Women) 732-238-4458
National Council of Jewish Women — Central Jersey Section 732-549-1408
RElIGIOuS lIfE *indicates a Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey beneficiary agency
SYNAGOGuES
Stein Hospice Wilentz Senior Residence
Congregation B’nai Tikvah* 1001 Finnegans Ln. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0696 bnaitikvah.org
Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township Concordia Shopping Center 1600 Perrineville Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-395-1952 beitshalomnj.com
Wilf Transport The Foundation at the Wilf Campus Oscar and ella Wilf campus fOr seniOr living the
350 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 • (732) 568-1155
Congregation Beth El, Edison* 91 Jefferson Blvd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-7272 betheledison.org
www.wilfcampus.org
www.facebook.com/wilfcampus
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CONSERVATIVE
Stein Assisted Living
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Jewish Women International — Middlesex County Chapter
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Congregation Beth Mordecai 224 High St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-442-1373 bethmordecai.org
Discover the Difference, Discover Beth Mordecai. Try a synagogue that encourages smiles and laughter. We are a cutting edge progressive Conservative synagogue that encourages you to participate at your own comfort level of observance. Our charismatic rabbi will stir your heart and bring out the best in your Jewish journey through life. We welcome families of all faith backgrounds to join us. From our magnificent sanctuary to our unique family learning programs to bar/bat mitzvahs we stand above the crowd. Visit us, and you’ll feel the difference. Only minutes from everywhere. We are “A Jewish Home for the Soul.”
Congregation Beth Ohr* 70 Route 516, PO Box 206 Old Bridge, NJ 08857 732-257-1523
Congregation Neve Shalom*
250 Grove Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-2238, ext. 12 neveshalom.net
Every Jewish journey is unique. Neve Shalom is here to support you on your journey. Together, we build one community. Neve Shalom, a Conservative and egalitarian synagogue, is unique in that we support each other without judgement. We encourage each other to continue on that journey. Six principles form the core of everything we do as we build one community: Common values, education, leadership, engagement, support, and spirituality. Led by Rabbi Eric Rosin and Hazzan Sheldon Levin, our award winning adult education, NEAYC accredited nursery school, and multitude of wonderful programs await you to become part of our one community.
East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Ln. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7070 ebjc.org
Highland Park Conservative TempleCongregation Anshe Emeth* 201 South Third Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-545-6482 hpct-cae.org
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Jewish Congregation of Clearbrook – The Clearbrook Adult Community Applegarth Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-409-2990
An eclectic conservative-reform congregation within the interior of our beautiful community for over 35 years. High holiday and yizkor services, minyons, meet and mingle social programs, as well as other needs of our members. Come and meet our new female cantor and become a part of our family.
Perrineville Jewish Center 855 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-334-8774 Pjcmillstone.com
Temple Beth El of Somerset*
1489 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-2325 templebethelsomerset.org
A small congregation with big ideas for over 50 years: that’s Temple Beth El of Somerset. We take pride in a religious school offering individualized instruction for each student and classes for children with special needs, a vibrant Hazak program for seniors, active and robust sisterhood and men’s club, fascinating adult education courses and speakers, and the most tech savvy rabbi in New Jersey. We are a fully egalitarian, haimish congregation with a focus on embracing Conservative Judaism in a warm, inviting environment and providing the Jewish presence in Somerset and the surrounding communities.
MIDDLESEX HAVUROT Highland Park Minyan
RCHP Annex-First Floor Parlor Raritan Ave. between South Second and South Third Aves Highland Park, NJ 08904 hpminyan.org
tunities for learning and lively discourse. Our prayer services are both traditional and innovative, joyful and spirited, and always completed with delicious pot-luck meals. We hold Shabbat services on the first, third, and fifth Saturday mornings of every month, and kabalat Shabbat services monthly on Friday night. We also celebrate all Jewish holidays. Our prayer book is Siddur Eit Ratzon, created by minyan member Joseph G. Rosenstein. Rabbi Harold Kushner says of our siddur, “Suddenly the text is transformed...to ‘this is something my soul wanted to say but couldn’t find the words for.’” We are honored to have visitors attend our services and join us for lunch. For more information about the minyan or to become a member of our caring community, visit hpminyan. org.
New Jersey’s Lesbian & Gay Havurah PO Box 2576 Edison, NJ 08818 732-650-1010 njhav.org
Women’s Tefilah Group of Raritan Valley 732-214-9631
ORTHODOX Agudath Israel
1131 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-819-0333
Chabad House of East Brunswick
3 Lexington Ave., Ste. 9 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-333-3220 ebchabad.com
Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University
Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. Welcome to the Highland Park Minyan. We New Brunswick, NJ 08901 have been meeting for over 40 years for prayer, 732-296-1800 study, celebration, and social action. We are chabadnj.org
lay-led, egalitarian, non-denominational, and inclusive. We are diverse, with members of all ages and backgrounds, singles and families, traditional and non-traditional. We are committed to tikun olam — the obligation to repair the world. We love to learn and make lots of oppor-
Chabad House of Monroe 352 Applegarth Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-409-1000 jewishmonroe.com
261 Gravel Hill Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-656-1616 chabadmonroe.org
Chabad of North and South Brunswick 4100 Route 27 South Brunswick, NJ 08540 732-522-5505 southbrunswickchabad.com
Congregation Ahavas Achim
Congregation Ahavas Yisrael 1587 Route 27 Edison, NJ, 08817 201-741-7526 AYEdison.org
Congregation Etz Ahaim 230 Denison St. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-247-3839 etzahaim.org
Congregation Ohav Emeth
Congregation Ohr Torah 48 Edgemount Rd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-777-6840
Congregation Poile Zedek
PO Box 166 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732-545-6123
Yeshiva Tiferes Yehuda Aryeh of Carteret 42 Noe St. Carteret, NJ 07008 732-969-2497
REFORM Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple*
222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-6484 aemt.net
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple is committed to Reform Jewish values that highlight the study of Torah, life-long learning, and tikun olam (repair of the world), while embracing growth within our congregation and the Jewish community of Central NJ. We offer dynamic educational programs for learners of all ages, including daycare, religious school for children in pre-k through 12th grade, and youth groups. Adult learners enjoy Torah study, classes from basic Judaism and Hebrew to Talmud, guest speakers, and scholars-in-residence. We have an exceptional music program including a children’s choir, adult choir, and the Awesome Family Band, and cultural programs such as a film series, concerts, and book discussions.
Congregation Etz Chaim/ Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-251-1119 Etzchaimmtjc.org
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Congregation Etz Chaim — the synagogue where everyone is welcome! We are a warm and caring Reform, egalitarian congregation. We have something for everyone including: Hebrew school, bar/bat mitzvas (for children and adults), Hebrew High, sisterhood, softball team, junior and senior choir, adult education, and so much more. Please join us for kabalat Shabbat on Friday night or Saturday morning services, where you can meet our wonderful rabbi, Benjamin Levy, and our congregation! We look forward to making you a part of our family.
Temple B’nai Shalom* 15 Fern Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-251-4300 bnaishalom.com
Temple B’nai Shalom is a welcoming, uplifting, and inclusive Reform congregation dedi-
Crabiel Parkwest Funeral ChaPel 239 Livingston Avenue, new Brunswick, nJ 08901-1832
(732) 828-2332
www.crabielparkwestfuneralchapel.com email: Crabiel FH@aol.com
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Lisa M. Lo Ricco Sharp Director NJ Lic. No. 3710
Paulette Crabiel Wahler NJ Lic. No. 3875 Serving the Jewish community in a traditional and personal manner since 1956
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415 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-247-3038 ohavemeth.org
193 Dunhams Corner Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-254-1860 yieb.org
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216 South First Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-247-0532 ahavasachim.org
Young Israel of East Brunswick*
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cated to enriching the lives of our congregants through worship, education, community, social action, and support of the Jewish people and Israel. We offer religious school for children ages K-12 and adult education classes including Bible and Bagel and Lunch and Learn. Our music program features Shabbat ShaBand, musical services, and our senior and junior choirs. We offer tot Shabbat, youth group, sisterhood and men’s club, and the Daniel Pearl Education Center. Come visit us and meet Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer, Cantor Andrew Edison, and our congregation.
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Temple Emanu-El* 100 James St. Edison, NJ 08820 732-549-4442 edisontemple.org
Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform synagogue, welcoming individuals of any race, sex, ethnicity, physical capability, sexual orientation, and marital status. We are a home for everyone: seniors, singles, young parents, children, interfaith families, and more. Our religious school offers a Jewish education from kindergarten through grade 12 and is certified for special education. We offer adult education, b’nei mitzva, scholar-in-residence, tot Shabbat, Caring Community, youth activities, Shabbat dinners, musical programs, Israel trips, and more. Our recognized social action initiatives include food bank, mitzva day, and community garden. We offer a special incentive of 50 percent off membership fees for first two years of membership.
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568 Middlesex Ave. (Rt. 27) Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-0149
239 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-828-2332 crabielparkwestfuneralchapel.com
Goldstein Funeral Chapel, Inc.
2015 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-777-0032; 800-395-9266
Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels
454 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-390-9199; 800-395-9199 msmc.us
Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels is a locally-owned and family-operated Jewish funeral chapel, providing affordable and distinguished services to the community for over 30 years. Located in Central New Jersey, we are perfectly situated for services going to New York and Pennsylvania. Our out-of-state network also makes us experts at handling arrangements further away, including Florida and Israel. Our Care Team features pre-arrangement and at-need expertise, as well as monument services, and we guarantee our service charges to be the lowest in the area. Visit msmc.us for more information.
MIKVAOT Chabad House Mikvah
UNAFFILIATED
609-443-1599
PO Box 6036 Monroe Township, NJ 08831-0636 609-860-0867
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Rabbi Yeheskel Lebovic 973-313-2391; 973-978-7244
Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel
Rutgers Preparatory School Somerset, NJ 08873 732-545-9691 ilperetz.org
Jewish Congregation of Clearbrook
800-499-BRIS (2747) mohel.net
732-296-0613
Mikvah of Central New Jersey Park Mikvah 732-249-2411
Young Israel of East Brunswick Mikvah 732-613-9393
Cantor Richard Nadel 973-467-2691 greatmohel.com
James. B. Rubenstein, MD 973-769-0923 mohelmd.com
Cantor Menachem Toren 973-299-0462 mohel.tv
EDUCATION & CAMPS *indicates a Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey beneficiary agency
ADULT EDUCATION Jewish Studies Online The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
DAY SCHOOLS Golda Och Academy
Lower School (pre-K-fifth grade) 122 Gregory Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Upper School (sixth-12th grade) 1418 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-602-3601
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School* 1 Plainfield Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-6533
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, serving central New Jersey and beyond, is home to close to 400 enthusiastic, motivated, creative, and caring students, from two years old through eighth grade. A recipient of the 2013 National Blue Ribbon Award for exemplary high academic performance and guided by a dynamic, dedicated faculty and administration, RPRY boasts innovative teaching methods at every level, in every grade for academic excellence. RPRY offers differentiated instruction, blended technology, enrichment, individualized learning opportunities, Torah inspiration, love of learning, and the highest level of middot. Come and learn “Why RPRY?” Contact Chaya Friedmann at 732-5725052, ext. 205, or cfriedmann@rpry.org.
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion
2 Harrison St. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-5052 rpry.org
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County 22 School Rd. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-431-5525 ssgmc.com
Boys’ Division 71 Ethel Rd. West Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-777-0029
Girls’ Division 51 Park Ave. Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-235-0042
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori School 511 Ryders Ln. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 mynetivot.com
EARLY CHILDHOOD Above and Beyond Childcare Center and PreSchool
Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center 201 South 3rd Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-545-5437
Bright Beginnings Preschool
JCC of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Rd. Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-2290; 732-494-3232, ext. 625 jccmc.org
East Brunswick Jewish Center Nursery School 511 Ryders Ln. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7070
Gan Yeladeem Learning Center
222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-6555
The JCC of North & South Brunswick Nursery School and Day Camp 1001 Finnegans Ln. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0295 bnaitikvah.org/nursery
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Temple Emanu-El of Edison 100 James Street, Edison, New Jersey 08820 • 732.549.4442
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HEBREW SCHOOLS
Neve Shalom Nursery School
250 Grove Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-2238, ext. 17
Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Hebrew School 21 Gravel Hill Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-656-1616
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva 2 Harrison St. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-5052 rpry.org
Congregation Etz Chaim/ Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-251-1119 Etzchaimmtjc.org
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Pre-School
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1131 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-819-7083
JEPY Hebrew School 4 Cornwall Dr., Suite 100a East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-613-1613 middlesextorahlinks.org
LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey
Nefesh Yehudi Academy* PO Box 212 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-692-8201 office@nefeshyehudiacademy.com
222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-4894 jewishgen.org/jhscj
Perrineville Jewish Center Hebrew School 855 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-334-8774 Pjcmillstone.com
Temple Emanu-El of Edison 100 James St. Edison, NJ 08820 732-549-4442 edisontemple.org
At Temple Emanu-El of Edison, our religious school curriculum was designed by the Union for Reform Judaism for the purpose of creating a love of Judaism and providing children with the skills to live as well-informed Jews. Our program extends from kindergarten through 12th grade. The curriculum includes modern Hebrew, Bible, holiday observances, rituals and ethics, and the rich history that surrounds our culture. Our students also learn to lead parts of the worship service and our programs are further enhanced through music and art. We are proud to offer special education classes as well. Becoming a bar or bat mitzva at Temple Emanu-El represents the attainment of a significant level of Jewish knowledge through individualized study. Post bar/bat mitzva students continue their studies through confirmation
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Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-3232, ext. 3619 jccmc.org
Rutgers Hillel*
JCC of North & South Brunswick Day Camp
PO Box 11362 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-2407 rutgershillel.org
1001 Finnegans Ln. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0295 bnaitikvah.org/nursery
YOUTH AND COLLEGE PROGRAMS
DAY CAMPS
Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University
Camp Gan Israel of Central New Jersey
Jewish Studies Department at Rutgers University 12 College Ave.
170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-296-1800; 732-522-0013
JCC Camps of Middlesex County
Summer Fun Day Camp and Sports/Healthy Kids Camp 1775 Oak Tree Rd.
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Activities of the Daniel Pearl Education Center include: • An annual trip to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum for Temple B’nai Shalom’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah class, the eighth grade class at East Brunswick’s St. Bartholomew’s parochial school, and other congregations and community youth groups. • A Daniel Pearl Education Center speaker series • An annual community-wide, free concert to elebrate Daniel Pearl World Music Days • Daniel Pearl scholarships to graduating seniors at East Brunswick High School and Temple B’nai Shalom.
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To find an event, click on the calendar and browse through lectures, films, performances, children’s happenings, and more.
The Daniel Pearl Education Center is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to the ideals of community and understanding – those principles that are part of the legacy of the late Daniel Pearl. Pearl, the Southeast Asia bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, was kidnapped and murdered by extremists in Pakistan in 2002.
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Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-296-1800 chabadnj.org
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and high school. Adults find many opportunities to continue Jewish learning. Note that K-second and eight-12th grades are open to non-temple members and we have incentives for new members. We will facilitate communication for carpools. Visit edisontemple.org or call Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg or Principal Jill Santoni at 732-549-4442.
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The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is the result of the January 2015 merger of Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County and Jewish Federation of Monmouth County.
Community
Incorporated in 2006 and celebrating its 10th anniversary throughout 2016, the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County is dedicated *indicates a beneficiary agency of The Jewish to promoting public awareness of the county’s Federation in the Heart of New Jersey Jewish heritage through exhibits, programs, and publications that celebrate, preserve, explore, and illustrate the rich and unique history of the Jewish residents of Monmouth County. During 2016, the museum plans to install a permanent exhibition — a timeline of the history of Jewish migration beginning in 1492, to the New World The Jewish Federation in and eventual settlement in Monmouth County, the Heart of New Jersey/ and the extensive contribution that Jewish resiMonmouth County dents of the Jersey Shore have made to the Amer960 Holmdel Rd., Building 2 ican experience. Housed in a historic 1800s barn Holmdel, NJ 07733 at the rear of Mounts Corner Shopping Center in 732-866-4300 Freehold Township, the museum’s multi-media Jewishheartnj.org space is open to the public Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewish Community
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Joint Chaplaincy 732-866-4300, ext. 18
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey 732-866-4300, ext. 12
CuLtuRAL oRGAniZAtionS Axelrod Performing Arts Center* 732-531-9106, ext. 14 axelrodartscenter.com
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County*
310 Mounts Corner Dr., PO Box 7078 Freehold, NJ 07728 732-252-6990 jhmomc.org
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FooD BAnK Roosevelt Community 4u 18 Homestead Ln. Roosevelt, NJ 08555 732-666-4010 community4u.us
HEALtH CARE Sephardic Bikur Holim 200 Norwood Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-1117 sbhonline.org/deal
HoLoCAuSt PRoGRAmS Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (Chhange)* at Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738 732-224-2074 chhange.org
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A Kosher Assisted Living Community 93 Manalapan Ave. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-303-8800 Thebrookside.com
Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 3325 Highway 35 Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-264-5800 regencyparknursing.com
SoCiAL SERViCES Deal Sephardic Network* PO Box 174 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 dsnlive.org
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Monmouth County* 705 Summerfield Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-6886 jfcsmonmouth.org
SPECiAL nEEDS Friendship Circle of Central Jersey* 26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-536-2319 friendsnj.com
Hand in Hand*
620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 hhnj.org
1 Meridian Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-460-1700, ext. 101 seadprogram.org
VETERANS ASSOCIATIONS
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Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Freehold Post 359 732-462-7272
732-536-5200
171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800 cbirumson.org
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Congregation Ohev Shalom – Marlboro Jewish Center 103 School Rd. West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2300 mjcnj.com
Congregation Petakh Ha-Ohel — The Open Synagogue
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PO Box 6536 Fair Haven, NJ 07704 732-758-9829 opensynagogue.org
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Congregation Ahavat Olam 106 Windeler Rd. Howell, NJ 07731 732-719-3500 congregationahavatolam.org
301 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-4410 torat-el.org
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Congregation B’nai Israel
20 Washington Pl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-297-3388
Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Asbury ParkOcean Post 125 732-493-2948
Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Seth Dvorin Post 972 Manalapan/Marlboro
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the Jersey Shore — and beyond — for our spiritual services, creative adult and youth programming, an innovative Shabbat School, and active and engaging men’s club and sisterhood. We have nearly 500 families — singles, couples, seniors, as well as interfaith, LGBT, and anyone anywhere along their own Jewish journey. We recently implemented a new dues model where congregants can select their own level of giving. Our beautiful sanctuary and grounds and large kosher catering kitchen provide the perfect setting for your special event.
Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth
Edmond J. Safra Synagogue
Chabad of the Shore
Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue
Perrineville Jewish Center
Congregation Agudath Achim Logan Road Minyan — 301 McCabe Ave. Torah Links Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
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855 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-334-8774 pjcmillstone.org
620 Ocean Ave. West End, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.com
732-774-2495 bradleybeachshul.org/en/agudathachim
Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen
Congregation Anshei Roosevelt
550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1700 templebethahm.org
20 Homestead Ln. Roosevelt, NJ 08555 609-448-2526 Community4u.us
Temple Beth Shalom
Congregation Beth Shalom
108 Freehold Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-1200 tbshalom.com
186 Maple Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-1657, 718-915-8748 bethshalomredbank.org
Temple Beth Shalom is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue. We are a place to study, worship, Congregation celebrate, and mourn. We are a place to grow of Israel and develop a deeper faith in God. Temple Beth 250 Park Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 Shalom is a place to feel connected.
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26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 chabadwmc.org
Center for Jewish Life 176 Route 79 N Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-316-7600 CJLNJ.com
Chabad House of Holmdel and Colts Neck 14 South Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 732-858-1770 chabadholmdel.com
Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel 2 Spring Valley Dr. Holmdel, NJ 07733 732-772-1998 JewishHolmdel.org
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Brothers
732-222-6666 brothersisrael.org
Congregation Magen David 395 Deal Rd. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 732-531-3220
Congregation Shaare Ezra 36 Cedar Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-571-4382
Congregation Shaare Tefilah 16 Whalepond Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-397-2564 eatontownshul.com
Congregation Sons of Israel PO Box 298 Belmar, NJ 07710 732-681-5656; 732-433-5800
75 Hathaway Ave. Deal, NJ 07723 732-531-0535
138 Pine Brook Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-792-2276 jewishlearningcenter.org
1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662
Monmouth Torah Links Mailing address: 70 Amboy Rd., Suite 101 Morganville, NJ 07751 908-770-9200 Monmouth.torahlinks.net
Ohel Simha Congregation 295 Park Ave. PO Box 2088 Elberon, NJ 07740 732-571-2711
Ohel Yaacob Synagogue 4 Ocean Ave. Deal, NJ 07740 732-531-2405
Union Hill Congregation 364 Union Hill Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-0955 unionhillcongregation.org
Young Israel of Aberdeen — Congregation Bet Tefilah 479 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-6262 yiaberdeen.com
REFORM Congregation Kol Am 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-792-8000 congregationkolam.org
332 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-9365 monmouthreformtemple.org
Temple Beth Miriam 180 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-3754 bethmiriam.org
Temple Rodeph Torah 15 Mohawk Dr. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-308-0055 trt.org facebook.com/RodephTorah
Temple Shaari Emeth 400 Craig Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org
Temple Shalom of Aberdeen 5 Ayrmont Ln. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2621 templeshalomnj.org
The Hebrew Corner 7 South Main St. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-995-0419 thehebrewcorner.com
FUNERAL PLANNING Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Inc. 44 Wilson Ave. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-4242
Freehold Jewish Center Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery 33 Gordons Corner Rd. Englishtown, NJ 07726 732-446-3000 sonsofisrael.com
Located on Route 33 next to mall 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 Tradition! That is what we are all about. The Freeholdjc.org
traditions of family, friends, holidays, Shabbat, twice daily services, early childhood education through bar/bat mitzvah. Our Rabbi, Robert Pilavin, has led us in prayer and song for over a decade. We are welcoming, warm, and inviting. From brit mila and baby namings to fabulous social events, hip concerts, and Shabbat dinners; to simchas such as bar/ bat mitzvah and weddings; to fulfilling obligations at sad times we are truly traditional. Visit us — join us — share a Shabbat with us and be a part of our traditions!
Freehold Jewish Center/ Congregation Agudath Achim 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 freeholdjc.org
If you’re looking for a sense of community, you’ll find that at Freehold Jewish Center. If you’re looking for spirituality, you’ll find that at Freehold Jewish Center. If you’re looking to rediscover the traditions and teachings and values of Judaism, then come join us at Freehold Jewish Center. For more than 100 years, Freehold Jewish Center/Congregation Agudath Achim has served as the spiritual center for Jews of all ages and backgrounds throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Come! Be part of our community. Let’s rediscover and take joy in our Jewish heritage together.
Freeman ManalapanMarlboro Funeral Home 344 US Highway 9 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-8484 Freemanfuneralhomes.com
JUDAICA Allyson Block Judaica
Ketubot, Baby Namings, Family Circles, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prints and more 908-377-6226 allyson@allysonblockjudaica.com allysonblockjudaica.com
MIKVAOT Mikvah of Matawan — Mei Menachem 124 Courtland Ln. Matawan, NJ 07747 732-583-2536
Shalom Torah Academy Mikvah 70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 732-536-7220
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For 30 years, TRT, a Reform Jewish congregation, has offered a warm, welcoming community in which to learn, pray, and grow. At TRT, a love of tradition is coupled with relevance to our modern world, and we embrace the challenge of maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation. Rather than reducing education programs, TRT’s Center for a Jewish Future offers more opportunities to learn. The interactive curriculum educates children about beliefs, prayers, and practices while fostering a lifelong commitment to study and volunteerism. In TRT’s unique high school program, students study, socialize, and travel together. TRT also offers a premier adult education program with over 100 participants.
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Monmouth Reform Temple is blessed to serve as the family based congregation for the wider Monmouth County community. We are open and affirming, welcoming a diverse membership into engagement with Torah, and providing a community for all who seek holiness through user friendly ritual, relevant educational experience, and social action engagement. Our religious school program grows young adults who possess a relevant progressive relationship with their Jewish identity. MRT partners with diverse religious organizations to foster healing and hope within our wider community. Our congregational focus on fighting economic and spiritual poverty affirms Torah’s demand for righteousness and social justice.
Temple Shalom is a Reform congregation that has been in existence for over 50 years. We are a vibrant and diverse community led by Rabbi Laurence Malinger. Temple Shalom offers spiritual, joyous, and meaningful services Friday evenings, Shabbat mornings, and holidays. We also offer many Jewish learning opportunities for all ages from our Early Learning Center, religious school, and Hebrew High to adult learning, as well as Active Women of Temple Shalom and brotherhood groups. Our temple is involved in many social action programs in our community. Come, worship with us and experience the warmth and joy that our congregation can offer you.
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Shore Area Mikvah (Deal) 201 Jerome Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-1712
RABBINICAL SERVICES Rabbi Bill Kurry 732-245-9965 rabbibill@gmail.com
EduCAtIoN & CAmpS * indicates a Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey beneficiary agency
dAY SCHooLS Bais Yaakov of Western Monmouth County 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-683-0244 jewishlearningcenter.org
Bet Yaakov
200 Wall St. West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-728-1400 byjs.org
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Hillel Yeshiva* 1025 Deal Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-493-9300 hillelyeshiva.org
Ilan High School for Girls 1200 Roseld Ave. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-517-1111
Shalom Torah Academy*
Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-431-5525 ssgmc.com
Yeshiva at the Jersey Shore* 1515 Logan Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-2929 yatjs.org
Yeshivat Keter Torah
Gan Yeladim Nursery School
5 Meridian Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-935-1234 keter.org
Congregation B’nai Israel 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800, ext. 209
EARLY CHILdHood
Marlboro Jewish Center — Early Childhood
Bet Yaakov
200 Wall St. West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-728-1400 byjs.org
Congregation Sons of Israel Preschool and Kindergarten 33 Gordons Corner Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-4924 sonsofisrael.com
Our preschool is an inviting, warm, and loving place for your child to love, learn, grow, and explore. Our hope is for each child and parent to feel special, valued, and comfortable in our “home.” Our exciting curriculum begins in Parent and Me and continues through kindergarten. We also offer a summer camp and before- and after-care from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The children learn through academics, stories, song, exploration, and discovery. We encourage the love of Judaism through Jewish holidays and Shabbat sing-along each Friday. It is our goal for your child to “learn to love and love to learn.”
The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom
70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 732-536-0911 shalomtorah.org
5 Ayrmont Ln. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2961 templeshalomnj.org
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County*
The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom provides an expert early childhood education, an introduction to Jewish learning, and a warm, nurturing environment. With the expertise of early childhood educators, children are offered age appropriate experiences
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that include literacy, music and movement, math, dramatic play, fine and gross motor activities, science, and more. We offer flexible, affordable schedules for children ages two to five years. Our Fill the Gaps Summer Program runs at the end of June and end of August. We also offer Free Fun with My Grown Up Classes and Summer Campers and Caregivers for children under 30 months.
103 School Rd. West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2303
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County 22 School Rd. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-431-5525 schechtergmc.com
Temple Beth Ahm Preschool 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1010 templebethahm.org
Temple Shaari Emeth Early Learning Center 400 Craig Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org
Yeshivat Keter Torah 301 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-5577
HEBREW SCHooLS Center for Jewish Life 176 Route 79 N Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-316-7600 CJLNJ.com
26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 chabadwmc.org/hebrewschool
Chabad of the Shore Religious School 620 Ocean Ave. West End, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.com
Congregation Agudath Achim Freehold Jewish Center Hebrew School
Congregation Ahavat Olam 106 Windeler Rd. Howell, NJ 07731 732-719-3500 congregationahavatolam.org
Congregation Kol Am Religious School 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-792-8000
Congregation Sons of Israel Hebrew School
Congregation Torat El Rabbi Jacob S. Friedman School of Jewish Studies 301 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-4410 torat-el.org
Congregation Ohev Shalom — Marlboro Jewish Center Religious School 103 School Rd. West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2303 mjcnj.com
The Hebrew Corner is an alternative Jewish learning center for children, teens, and adults. We feature small classes and individual attention to each student in Hebrew and Judaic studies. Students attend a two-hour class session once per week according to age and skill level. Classes are scheduled on Sunday mornings, as well as Monday through Thursday afternoons. We also provide private tutoring. The founders, Cantor Avima Rudavsky Darnov and Rabbi Allen Darnov, are always on site teaching and guiding their enthusiastic teaching staff. Rabbi and Cantor Darnov also train children (and adults) for bar/bat mitzva and can officiate at the venue of your choice.
Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue Hebrew School
SHMA (Soul Heart Mind Academy) at Congregation B’nai Israel 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800 cbirumson.org
Temple Beth Ahm Hebrew High School 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1700 templebethahm.org
Temple Beth Ahm Religious School 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-8477 templebethahm.org
138 Pine Brook Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-792-2276
Logan Road Minyan Hebrew School 1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662
Monmouth Reform Temple Religious School 332 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-9365 monmouthreformtemple.org
The world evolves, and so does the realm of education. At Monmouth Reform Temple, we understand the need to create relevant educational opportunities for our member families. Our youth education model revolves around manifesting a “hands-on” relationship with our progressive Jewish tradition. We foster appreciation for the rich gifts that Judaism offers our real world experiences. We teach the value of community through the lens of social action, rabbinic literature, user friendly Hebrew, and enjoying each other’s company along the journey. Our adult education model engages people in formal and informal settings and modalities addressing the breadth of Jewish life.
Perrineville Jewish Center Hebrew School 855 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-334-8774 pjcmillstone.com
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7 South Main St. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-995-0419 thehebrewcorner.com
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59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 freeholdjc.org
The Hebrew Corner
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Temple Beth Miriam Religious School 180 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-3754 bethmiriam.org
Temple Beth Shalom Religious School 108 Freehold Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-1202 tbshalom.com
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Temple Beth Shalom Religious School begins on a kindergarten level which meets once per month, a primary level which meets twice a month for first graders, and weekly for second graders. Students learn about holidays, Bible stories, and Hebrew readiness through crafts, music, and movement. On weekdays, students in grades three through six meet once per week to master the tools of Judaism and Hebrew reading knowledge of the Shabbat service, holiday rituals, and Bible. There is an optional second day Koach program where kids get to drill their Hebrew reading skills on an individualized basis. During the year, we have family programs where they experience life cycle events, a variety of hands on activities, and programming such as creating a tallit and putting on tefillin. Students and their families lead prayers at family worship services during the school year and the High Holy Days. Contact education director Nancy Shechter at templebeth@aol.com for more information.
Temple Rodeph Torah Religious School 15 Mohawk Dr. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-308-3836 trt.org
Temple Shaari Emeth Religious School 400 Craig Rd. PO Box 360 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org
Temple Shalom Religious School 5 Ayrmont Ln. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2961 templeshalomnj.org
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Temple Shalom Religious School offers an exciting, integrated spiraling curriculum that includes studies in Jewish values, Torah, Jewish holidays and festivals, Israel, prayer and God, Hebrew, and more. Classes are available for kindergarten through 12th grade (membership required by third grade). Our monthly Camp Shalom class for pre-kindergarten through second graders offers an affordable, educational, and fun beginning to Jewish learning. Each year, our teachers guide our students as they add onto their knowledge of Judaism through discussion, multimedia, and hands-on activities. Family education programs, field trips, and social events connect our students to the Temple Shalom community and their Jewish world.
Torah Links Ocean Township Religious School 1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662
YOUTH & COLLEGE PROGRAMS Chabad at Monmouth University* 620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.org
DAY CAMPS Camp Keshet
Congregation B’nai Israel 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800, ext. 209 cbirumson.org
Camp Oakhurst 111 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-0215
Gan Israel Day Camp of Central Jersey 732-972-3687 cginj.com
CoMMunity PHiLAntHRoPy Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks 4 Princess Rd., Suite 211 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 jewishpmb.org
Greenwood House Robert & Natalie Marcus Home for the Jewish Aged 53 Walter St. Ewing, NJ 08628 609-883-5391, Greenwoodhouse.org
Jewish Community Center Princeton Mercer Bucks 148 Cedarville Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-606-7070, jccpmb@jccpmb.org
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 foundationjewish.org
FEDERAtion AGEnCiES Abrams Hebrew Academy 31 West College Ave. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1800 abramsonline.org
Congregation Beth Chaim 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401
Center for Jewish Life/ Hillel of Princeton University 70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635 princeton.edu/hillel
TCNJ Jewish Student Union Hillel Brower Student Center, 2nd Floor Office of Campus Life PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08028 609-771-3196 tcnj.edu/~jsu
Rider Hillel
Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000
HoLoCAuSt PRoGRAMS The Julius and Dorothy Koppelman Holocaust/ Genocide Resource Center Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 609-896-5345 rider.edu/holctr
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Greenwood House’s Assisted Living Facility 50 Walter St. Ewing, NJ 08628 609-883-6058
The Brookside
A Kosher Assisted Living Community 93 Manalapan Ave. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-303-8800 Thebrookside.com
707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102-204 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100; 877-408-5327 jfcsonline.org
SoCiAL SERViCES The Friendship Circle of Greater Mercer County
PO Box 29 Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-7240, mercerfriends.com
Hebrew Free Loan
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102-204 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100, jfcsonline.org
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102-204 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100, jfcsonline.org
Princeton Mercer Bucks Jewish Chaplaincy/Jewish Pastoral Counseling 609-598-9876
Project Sarah
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102-204 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100, jfcsonline.org
VEtERAnS ASSoCiAtionS SPC Marc Seiden/Ben Kaufman Post 444: East Windsor 491 Madison Dr. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-371-9221
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Board of Rabbis of Princeton Mercer Bucks
707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102-204 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100, jfcsonline.org
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County
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Religious life synagogues ConseRVaTiVe Adath Israel Congregation 1958 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-4977, adathisraelnj.org
Adath Israel Congregation is an egalitarian Conservative congregation. When you enter our building, you will find a welcoming, warm environment and staff. We offer adult education, social programs, an active women’s league and brotherhood, and an award-winning religious school, just to mention a few! Children are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in regular services, including special child-focused programs such as tot Shabbat, as well as other special family-oriented services throughout the year. Adath Israel is especially committed to being an innovative and “open congregation” accessible to all. Our congregation is led by Rabbi Benjamin Adler and Hazzan Arthur Katlin.
Beth El Synagogue 50 Maple Stream Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-443-4454, Bethel.net
Beth El Synagogue is known for beautiful, meaningful services on Shabbat and holidays. For over a century, Beth El Synagogue has remained a warm and welcoming center for Jewish prayer, learning, and community. With dedicated clergy and weekly Shabbat services, let Beth El meet your spiritual needs. Weekly kiddush luncheons provide a relaxed atmosphere to socialize, while our diverse programming, focused on culture, educational classes, family-friendly activities, and social events, offers something for everyone — from tots to seniors. Our religious school builds a strong foundation in prayer, customs, and Jewish values for children as young as four years old. Call 609-443-4454 and ask about reduced-pricing for young families. Find us at bethel.net or on Facebook at facebook.com/BETHELEW.
Congregation Beth El of Bucks County
375 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1707, bethelyardley.org
Congregation Brothers of Israel 530 Washington Crossing Rd. Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-579-2200, cboi.org
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There’s a real feeling of family and Jewish community at Brothers. Services are led by Rabbi Aaron Gaber and Dr. Robert Winter, cantorial soloist. CBOI is egalitarian and affiliated with United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism. We welcome families of all traditions and diverse backgrounds. The religious school is the crown jewel of the synagogue. Classes are offered from preschool-aged children through 10th-grade confirmation. Social activities for all ages are abundant throughout the year, from preschool tot Shabbat services to Leisure Club for the over 50 crowd. Come grow with us and be a part of our synagogue family.
The Jewish Center 435 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-0100 thejewishcenter.org
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County 944 Second Street Pike Richboro, Pa. 18954 215-322-9595
inDePenDenT Temple Micah
2688 Main St. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-921-1128
oRTHoDoX Chabad Lubavitch of Bucks County
Yardley and Newtown, Pa. 215-321-2220
Chabad Lubavitch of Lawrenceville 2556 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-882-4330 jewishlawrence.com
Chabad Lubavitch of Mercer County
731 Princeton Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-252-0124
Chabad of the Windsors
Young Israel of Lawrenceville
2556 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8833 yiol.com
ReConsTRuCTionisT Congregation Kehilat Shalom
253 Belle Mead-Griggstown Rd. Belle Mead, NJ 08502 908-359-0420 kehilatshalomnj.org
Congregation Kehilat Shalom is a welcoming Reconstructionist synagogue dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, cultural, civic, and social needs of a diverse congregation while maintaining a unique, vibrant, and visible Jewish presence in central New Jersey including the townships of Montgomery (Belle Mead and Skillman), Hillsborough, Rocky Hill, Kendall Park, Princeton, and Hopewell. Contact Rabbi Susan Falk or administrator Robin Bengochea.
Congregation Kol Emet 1360 Oxford Valley Rd. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-8522
Kehilat Hanahar 85 West Mechanic St. PO Box 417 New Hope, Pa. 18938 215-862-1912 kehilathanahar.org
Princeton Reconstructionist Synagogue — A String of Pearls Services at UUCP: 50 Cherry Hill Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-430-0025 stringofpearlsweb.org
Temple B’nai Abraham
1686 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor, NJ 08550 609-448-9369 chabadwindsor.com
58 Crosswicks St. PO Box 245 Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-298-1527
Congregation Torah Emes
Tzedek V’Shalom
639 Abbington Dr. East Windsor, NJ 08609 609-443-4877
PO Box 863 Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-860-0119
Congregation Beth Chaim 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401 bethchaim.org
When you visit Beth Chaim, we know you will feel at home and participate in the varied religious, educational, and social programs that our congregation provides. We have Shabbat services, Saturday morning Torah study, classes for adults and children, lunch and learn programs, and a variety of social activities for adults, children, and families. We look forward to knowing you and your family on a more personal level and to working together to make the ideals of Reform Judaism a practical and influential part of your daily lives.
Congregation Etz Chaim/ Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-251-1119 Etzchaimmtjc.org 2411 Pennington Rd. Pennington, NJ 06534 609-730-8100 harsinai.org
Har Sinai Temple continues to combine Jewish culture and religion in a setting where children can learn and absorb the tradition into which they were born. A Reform congregation, founded almost 160 years ago, it offers a religious school, community events, preschool, and an assortment of activities that bring congregants from Mercer and Bucks counties to its campus in Pennington. The temple’s diverse program and embracing nature make Har Sinai a welcoming, family-oriented destination for congregants from early childhood through Renaissance.
101 Richboro Rd. Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-968-3400
FUNERAL PLANNING Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel
239 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-828-2332 crabielparkwestfuneralchapel.com
Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel 1534 Pennington Rd. Trenton, NJ 08618 609-883-1400
MIKVAOT Chabad Mikvah of Princeton 73 Princeton-Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-497-6380
Shir Ami Congregation Mikvah Route 332 and 413 Bypass Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-968-3400, ext. 117
EdUcATION & cAMPs dAY scHOOLs Abrams Hebrew Academy 31 East College Ave. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1800, abramsonline.org
EARLY cHILdHOOd Beth Chaim Pre-School 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401 bethchaim.org
Beth Chaim Pre-School’s warm and caring environment provides a place where a child’s love of learning begins. Our classes, taught by certified early childhood teachers, provide active experience-based learning through creative play and formal group activities. Each room is filled with age-appropriate toys designed to stimulate senses and to encourage interaction with peers. Our curriculum includes: pre-literacy skills, art and music, cooking, science, nature, and early math concepts. Children spend time each day on our well-equipped outdoor playground as well as having regular physical education classes. Parent education workshops and family activities are a regular part of our program.
The Early Childhood Center at Har Sinai Temple 2411 Pennington Rd. Pennington, NJ 06534 609-730-8100 harsinai.org
environment to all preschool children and their families. Our classes are staffed by professional and caring teachers who guide the children through a play-based curriculum, incorporating creative arts, music, movement, and the exploration of nature. Hands-on learning helps our students gain confidence as they experiment, build, and grow socially and personally. Through play, direct instruction, and modeling, students have many opportunities to practice empathizing with others, resolving conflicts, and contributing to their community. Our programs include classes for babies, toddlers, summer camp, and afternoon enrichment activities.
HEBREW scHOOLs Adath Israel Congregation 1958 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-4977, adathisraelnj.org
YOUTH ANd cOLLEGE PROGRAMs The Center for Jewish Life/ Hillel at Princeton University 70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635, princeton.edu/hillel
Chabad on Campus
30 Nassau St., #2A Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-3780, chabadU.net
TCNJ Jewish Student Union Brower Student Center, 2nd Floor Office of Campus Life PO Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08028 tcnj.edu/~jsu
Rider University Hillel Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000
dAY cAMPs JCC Abrams Camps
148 Cedarville Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-606-7070, jccabramscamps.org
Camp Gan Israel of Mercer County
731 Princeton-Kingston Rd.
The Early Childhood Center at Har Sinai Tem- Princeton, NJ 08540 ple provides a warm and nurturing learning 609-252-0124
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Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation
1310 Prospect St. Ewing Township, NJ 08638 609-771-9109
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Riverside Memorial Chapels
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Rutgers Jewish Film Festival
The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-4166 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
The Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage of Stockton University
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HoLoCAuSt PRoGRAmS Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738 732-224-2769 holocaustbcc.org
Drew University Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study Embury Hall Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-3600 drew.edu/depts./chs
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Herbert and Leonard Littman Families Holocaust Resource Center The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University Library, Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4660
iSRAEL ConnECtion American Friends of Magen David Adom 352 Seventh Ave., Suite 400 New York, NY 10001 212-757-1627 afmda.org
Bonds offers investments that diversify portfolios and preserve capital. Capital realized through the sale of Israel Bonds has developed every aspect of Israel’s economy, enabling cutting-edge innovation that saves lives and changes the world on a daily basis. Recognized as a valued economic and strategic resource, the bonds organization has secured global sales approaching $40 billion since the first bonds were issued in 1951. Member FINRA.
Development Corporation for Israel Israel Bonds New Jersey 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-353-2003 israelbonds.com
JNF
New Jersey Regional Office Information Serving: The New Jersey Area 215 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-593-0095
817 Broadway New York, NY 10003 212-477-4720 amitchildren.org
Jewish National Fund began in 1901 as a dream and vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people. Jews the world over collected coins in JNF Blue Boxes, purchasing land and planting trees until the Jewish homeland was a reality. Today, we strive to enhance the quality of life for all Israelis and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is greening the desert, building parks, creating new communities for Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel’s water supply, helping develop innovative arid-agriculture techniques, and educating people about the importance of Israel and Zionism.
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PO Box 1543 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-788-5133 norpac.net
Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds
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American Jewish League for Israel 400 N. Flagler Dr., apt. THG4 West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401 212-371-1583
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New Jersey Jewish News
901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-887-3900 Development Corporation for Israel/Israel njjewishnews.com
PUBLIC AFFAIRS 973-379-7844 Ajc.org
Anti-Defamation League — New Jersey Region PO Box 170 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-845-2821 newjersey.adl.org
Stephanie Z. Bonder szbonder@hadassah.org
For chapters with a +, contact the region office for information. If the general location of the chapter is not apparent from the chapter name, the general location of most members and events is noted in parentheses.
Bloomfield-Belleville-Nutley+ Caldwell
Stephanie Liebowitz sjl1217@me.com
Hillside-Union
B’nai B’rith International NE Area Office 801 2nd Ave., 14th Floor New York, NY 10017 212-490-3290
PO Box 105 Highland Park, Ill. 60035 847-433-5999 jacpac.org
New Jersey State Association of Jewish Federations
Wilf Jewish Community Campus 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-1880
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS 760 Northfield Ave., Suite 290 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3996 nnjregion@hadassah.org hadassah.org/nnj
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people of Israel. It enhances the health of people worldwide through its support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy, and Jewish continuity. In the Northern NJ Region, our 24 chapters provide programming and membership opportunities for supporters in accordance with Hadassah’s mission and goals.
Miriam Adelsberg or Marilyn Ziemke MiriamAdelsberg@gmail.com or israeladvantage@hotmail.com
Maplewood-Aviva
Carol Mann or Janet Wolkoff cmannconso@yahoo.com or janetwolk@aol.com
Maplewood-Aviva/Newark Carol Arnold Carolarnold81@gmail.com 973-379-3930
Millburn-Short Hills-Tziona mshhadassah@gmail.com
Montclair+ Morristown+ Roselle-Cranford Fern Cagan 908-432-9235
For chapters with a +, contact the region office for information. If the general location of the chapter is not apparent from the chapter name, the general location of most members and events is noted in parentheses
Alisa (Monroe Twp.) Joanne Ferstan 609-395-7532
Bat Shalom (Freehold area) Ellen Keller 732-833-6610 harvelk@optonline.net
Canal Walk (Somerset, closed community) Fran Musler 732-412-7185 fmusler@aol.com
Chai Lights of Somerset Ruth Weinfeld 732-356-6171
Colonia+
Springfield+
732-388-6427 Facebook: ColoniaChapter Hadassah
West Orange
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Jolly Raiss 973-912-9452
Sophy Kirsch 732-493-8049
Westfield
East Brunswick
Westfield.hadassah@gmail.com
White Meadow-Rockaway Mina Orleans morleans@optonline.net
Hadassah Southern New Jersey
3301 Hwy. 66, Bldg. B, Suite 236 Neptune, NJ 07753 732-643-1100 southernnj@hadassah.org hadassah.org/regions/southern-newjersey Michelle Krasner, president
Christine Sullivan 732-238-1749 sullicr@comcast.net
Greater Princeton Chapter Judy Bortnick 609-897-0040
Hador Haba (Marlboro, Freehold area)+ Marlboro
Andrea Kazin marlborohadassah@gmail.com
Matawan-Aberdeen Chapter
Fredda Shaw 732-533-5539 Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of fpshaw1@gmail.com America, is a volunteer organization that inspires Risa Doris a passion for and commitment to its partnership 732-583-1055 with the land and people of Israel. It enhances lrdoris@aol.com
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the health of people worldwide through its support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters as well as youth in Israel and America through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy, and Jewish continuity. With a membership of almost 14,000 women and 1,500 male associates, the Hadassah Southern New Jersey’s mission is to ensure that Hadassah thrives in our 35 chapters and groups by increasing membership, providing programming, and fundraising to support Hadassah’s projects.
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Norma Klein 609-860-9782 Nhk7382003@gmail.com Anita Pollack 609-860-1609 Golfbp70@comcast.net
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Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Garden State Region
Roselyn Bell 732-819-0593 roselynbe@aol.com Debbie Dobin Gerber 732-688-4146 debbieadg@gmail.com
3 Willis Ct. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-390-4008 irothman@wlcj.org
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Raritan Valley (Highland Park area) Ilene Rothman, president
Marnie Kean
Golda Meir Group (Wilentz Building in Somerset) Stein Assisted Living Group (Somerset) Jaffa Gate (at the Stein Assisted Living Facility, Somerset) Parker at Stone Gate Group (Highland Park) Marlene Herman, mahehh@gmail.com
Red Bank
Danielle Mason 646-283-6034
Regency (Monroe Twp., closed community) Karen Ross 732-656-9591 kbr1253@aol.com Phyllis Greenberg 732-521-0701 phyllisandharry@aol.com
Somerset
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Stonebridge (Monroe Twp., closed community) Susan Pomerantz 609-655-3588 npomer@aol.com
Toms River+ Village Grande (West Windsor, closed community) Iris Cooper 609-448-8856 siri127@comcast.net
Jewish Women International Northern New Jersey Council 100 Stone Hill Rd., Apt. G4 Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-9294
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sYNAgogues Temple Beth Tikvah 950 Preakness Ave. Wayne, NJ 07470 973-595-6565
Temple Beth Tikvah, literally our House of Hope, is a Reform Jewish congregation located at 950 Preakness Ave., which has, since its founding in 1956, conducted its worship, its study, and its celebrations in a religiously traditional way. We will be honoring our beloved Cantor Charles Romalis throughout the next several months for his 50 years of serving our congregation. Cantor Romalis is the only Reform cantor in North America to have achieved 50 years with one congregation. Please feel free to call the temple office if you have questions for any of our staff, we are always there to help our growing congregation.
sYNAgogue oRgANiZATioNs Orthodox Union 11 Broadway New York, NY 10004 212-563-4000 ou.org
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 1299 Church Rd. Wyncote, Pa. 19095 215-576-5210 therra.org
Union for Reform Judaism 633 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017
212-650-4000 urj.org
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism– Mid-Atlantic District 1090 King Georges Post Rd. Suite 1003 Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-4301 ou.org
CeMeTeRies Beth Abraham Cemetery 617 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7460
Beth Israel Cemetery Route 1 North Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-634-2100
Beth Israel Cemetery and the Temple and Sanctuary of Israel Mausoleums are conveniently located on US Highway 1 at the Garden State Parkway, half a mile from Woodbridge Center Mall. Beth Israel is a pleasant 35-minute drive from New York City and Brooklyn and is easily accessible from all points in New Jersey. Beth Israel Cemetery has been serving the Jewish community of New Jersey and New York since 1927. Beth Israel offers burial spaces, above ground mausoleums, and cremation options. Pre-need discount incentives, as well as pre-need interest-free payment programs, are available.
Congregation Shaarey Tefiloh Cemeteries PO Box 633 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-826-2977
Elmwood Cemetery Association PO Box 5387 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732-545-1445
Floral Park and Washington Cemeteries 104 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 732-297-2336
Mt. Lebanon Cemeteries Gill Lane Iselin, NJ 08830 732-283-1010
MONUMENTS 10 Main St. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-634-8500
Markowitz Jewish Monuments
31 Hoover Ave. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-748-1077 markowitzjewishmonuments.com
Miller Memorials Co.
45 Samworth Rd. Clifton, NJ 07012 973-773-9893; 800-709-1231
Raiken-Epstein Memorials 308 Grove St. Newark, NJ 07103 973-373-0960
aGENciES JESNA-Jewish Education Service of North America 247 West 37th St., 5th floor New York, NY 10018 212-284-6877 jesna.org
Jewish Studies Online The Bildner Center at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu
YOUTH aNd cOLLEGE PROGRaMS The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University
Film Festival. It fosters academic excellence by supporting conferences, visiting scholars, student research, and study abroad. The center’s Littman Holocaust Resource Center provides teacher training, scholarly resources, and public programs on the Holocaust, racism, and genocide. Working closely with the Department of Jewish Studies, the center offers a wide range of programs for students and seminars for faculty and promotes lifelong learning through Jewish studies online — free courses, open to the community, taught by Rutgers faculty.
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization — Greater Jersey-Hudson River Region
Jewish Studies Dept. at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 848-932-2033 jewishstudies.rutgers.edu
Kean University Jewish Culture Club Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4061
Rabbinical College of America
411a N. Wood Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908-925-0310; 888-YES-BBYO
226 Sussex Ave. PO Box 1996 Morristown, NJ 07962-1996
The Center for Jewish Life/Hillel at Princeton University
Rider University Hillel
70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635 princeton.edu/hillel
Chabad on Campus 30 Nassau St., #2A Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-3780 chabadU.net
Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-296-1800 chabadnj.org
Chabad at Monmouth University 620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.org
Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000
Rutgers Hillel
93 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-2407 rutgershillel.org
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism — Mid-Atlantic District 1090 King Georges Post Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-4301
United Synagogue Youth and Kadima
1090 King Georges Post Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 732-73USY60 (738-7960)
Young Judaea NJ Regional Office 295 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-494-2609
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