Bris Avrohom inaugurated the 2016 season of Chanukah festivities with its first candle lighting ceremony at the City Hall of Elizabeth. This pre-Chanukah menorah lighting
The Orthodox Jewish Forum of Edison/Highland Park will sponsor a presentation by Councilman David Greenfield addressing the topic, “What Jews Want in the New Political
Celebrate the second candle with Raritan Valley Hadassah on Monday, December 26, at 7:00 p.m. at River Ridge Terrace. Spin a dreidel. Munch the latkes.
Join Congregation Ohav Emeth at its second annual Chanukah concert, this year featuring Shlock Rock. The concert is open to the community and will be
On Shabbat Chanukah, December 30-31, Congregation Ahavas Achim will present a special musical celebration featuring Netanel Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir. On Friday evening,
Chabad of West Orange Discusses ‘Where Pleasure Meets Purpose’ It is only natural to want to enjoy life’s pleasures. At the same time, all the
May these words of Torah serve as merit le’iluy nishmat Menachem Mendel ben Harav Yoel David Balk, a”h. This week we learned Bava Metzia
Bereishit: 37:24 Krechtz: Pronounced “khrehkhtz” to rhyme with “brechts.” German: krachzen, “to croak,” “to caw.” As a Verb To grunt, groan, croak, moan or wheeze
The Gemara in Shabbat states that the mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles can be fulfilled on three levels: the basic mitzvah is to light one
In my personal life and private practice, I am keenly aware of the challenges associated with aging. Research indicates that nearly one in five Americans
Last Shabbos, the president of our shul, R’ Yossi Goldman, reminded the kehilla that Sunday evening would be December 4, and we would begin reciting
With the first snow of the season expected last Shabbos morning, I ventured out to a local supermarket to buy my first bag of salt
