Shabbat February 21
Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Ave Teaneck
Hashkama Shiur on “Living on Purpose: Why on Earth are we here?” Rabbi David Aaron, Founder and Deal of Isralight, a center for Jewish learning in Jerusalem. Following Mincha Rabbi Aaron will speak on “Pray it Forward: the spiritual teachings of Rav A.I. Kook.
Congregation Etz Chaim
Shiur after davening – “Proper Shiva Call Etiqauette – How to Make a Shiva Call”
Motzei Shabbat February 21 8:30PM
Puah Institute – “Being Normal – How to Develop A Healthy Relationship and Healthy Intimacy!” Rabbi Steven Pruzansky and Machon Puah of Yerushalayim Featuring Rabbi Gideoen Weitzman and Jodi Wachspress
43 Dover Court Bergenfield RSVP Doron and Micol Katz at [email protected]
Sharsheret Young Professionals Networking Night 8 p.m.
Meet, mingle, and network with other young professionals Enjoy an open bar, great food, billiards, ping-pong and more at Slate in the Flatiron District located at 54 West 21st Street, NYC. $75 per person, $150 per couple. Visit www.sharsheret.org to register.
Improv Comedy Night with Gumshoe Comedy Troup 8:30PM Congregation Adath Yisrael 1391 North Avenue Elizabeth
$36 per couple – Chinese Buffet Please RSVP by Feb 14th to Steve Rosen at [email protected] or scott susier [email protected]
Art Auction 7:30 Preview 8:00PM Auction Suburban Torah Center 85 W Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston
$20 per person $36 per couple wine, cheese, dessert
Sunday, February 22
Mesifta Tifereth Yerushalayim Breakfast 9:00AM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
Speaker Harav Reuven Feinstein. Alumnus Award Fred Koss For further information contact 201 862 0699
NSCY IceSkating in Bryant Park. Transportation is provided. Sign up at NJ NCSY site newjersey.ncsy.org under “events”
NJ Yachad Shake It Up Group – a social group for adults 18+ Trip to Medieval Times. Call Reva Judas 201 833 1349 or [email protected]
Talent Show Congregation Ohr Torah 270 Pleasant Valley Way W Orange
4 – 5:30PM For information contact [email protected]
Chumash Mesoras HaRav Shemos Launch Event 8:00PM Rinat Yisrael 389 W Englewood
Celebration in honor of the publication of the Chumash Mesoras HaRav:Shemos, the new Chumash published by OU Press, collects Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik’s profound teachings and insights into Chumash, and for the first time makes them available in the form of commentary. Addresses by Rabbi Steven Weil and Rabbi Yosef Adler. Chumash will be available for purchase..
Rav Moshe Weinberger 8:00PM Beis Medrash Program Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
Mi’ Shenichnas Adar – So What? Bringing Happiness and Emunah Into Our Lives
Rav Weinberger has served as mashpia at Yesiva University since 2013.
Congregation Beth Aaron Annual Dinner 5:00PM
Honoring Arlene and Arthur Eis as well as Youth Leaders Erica and Jason David.
Navigating Parenthood – The World’s Hardest Job 8:00PM Series of six lectures given by Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein Anshei Lubavitch 10-10 Plaza Rd Fairlawn
Monday February 23
Yachad Mothers’ Support Group 9:30 AM Rinat Yisrael 389 W Englewood, Teaneck
A unique series for mothers of children with special needs. Bassie Taubes, RN,
OCVN CBCN Certified Health Coach Wellness wisdom LLC-Eat Well Move Well, Sleep Well 3 ingredients to help cope with stress Workshops are free of charge and requires registration. Breakfast will be served. All sessions will be followed by a support group led by Chani Herrmann LMSW Director of NJ Yachad RSVP to [email protected]
Wednesday. February 25th
The Premiere of “Crossing the Line2: The New Face of Anti-Semitism on Campus,” 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street YMHA. . The event includes a presentation by guest speaker, Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Hillel International and student activists from University of New Orleans, Binghamton and Brandeis. Registration is necessary. http://ctl.stepupforisrael. Com/new-york. Admission is free
Thursday, February 26th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library.
Zayin Adar Chevra Kadisha Zayin Adar 5:15 PM Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood
“What Factors Produced the World’s Most Perfect Man.” For reservations call Warren Levie at 201 923 1430.
Sunday, February 28th
Twisted Trivia Night 8:00PM Congregation Beth Tefillah 452 Forest Ave Paramus
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and include dinner, raffles and fun trivia games as well as a giant spinning wheel Tickets are available at http://cbtparamus.org/store
March 1
The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation Bnai Israel Annual Purim Carnival 10:30AM – 1:00PM
10-10 Norma Avenue Fairlawn 201 796 5040
New and classic carnival games to play! Amazing prizes to win! Have fun jumping in the Bounce House! Win a goldfish! Enjoy a delicious treat at the Purim Cafe. Create a beautiful sand art or have your face painted. Come in Costume. Open to the entire community!
Halachic Organ Donor Society 4th Annual 5 K Race in Central Park
For further information contact www.hods.org/race
March 1 – 3rd
The AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington To register, contact Arielle Brenner at [email protected]
Tuesday, March 3rd
Sisterhood Women’s Health Evening 7:30PM sponsored by Congregation Etz Chaim Livingston, NJ 40 Chelsea Drive Livingston, NJ
Dr Alison Grann : Updates on Breast Cancer, Facts and Fiction
Shari-Beth Susskind – Nutritional Health Coach and Personal Trainer – 10 Rules for Weight Loss Followed by Q and A and dessert. RSVP Michelle Berger, Chair [email protected] 973 994 5185
Wednesday, March 4th Erev Purim
Grand Purim Bash Chabad on the Palisades 11 Harold St Tenafly
Annual Grand Purim Bash and Megillah reading at 6:30PM – second reading at 9:30PM Steve the Magician 6:30PM No reservation required.
RINAT PURIM CHAGIGA AND RODEO CARNIVAL 2015! 389 W Englewood Teaneck
Following the main Shul Megillah reading the Purim chaggigah will be rodeo style complete with a full meal to break the fast, popcorn, cotton candy, carnival games and prizes, bounce house, and a mechanical bull. RSVP by Sunday, Mar 1
RSVP in advance by Sunday March 1, 2015 http://www.rinat.org/purimchagigah
$15 per person, $50 family max $75 Pay at the door – $20 per person,
Chabad at West Orange 395 W Pleasant Valley Way W Orange 6:00PM
Grand Purim Party, Megillah Reading, Music Food/Drinks, Adult Beverages Come in Costume, Free
[email protected] 973 325 6311
Congregation Keter Torah Purim Chagigah 600 Roemer Ave Teaneck
following 6:45PM Megillah reading
Featuring live music, great food, balloonists and more.
Thursday, March 5th PURIM
JE SUIS PURIM Lubavtich on the Palisades 11 Harold St Tenafly 4:30PM
French Cuisine, Masquerade in French Attire Reservations required www.chabadlubavitch.org/Purim 5775
Chabad of West Orange 395 W Pleasant Valley Way W Orange
Megillah Reading 8:30AM and 4:30PM
11:30AM JCC Metrowest 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
Motzei Shabbat March 7th
Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls Annual Scholarship Fund Dinner 8:30pm Congregation Keter Torah 800 Roemer Avenue TeaneckHonoring Rena and Menachem Schnaidman with the Keter Shem Tov Award, Chani and David Moss as the Amudei Ma’ayanot Honorees, Sharon and Ari Wieder as Parents of the Year, and Rabbi Donny Besser as Teacher of the Year. For more information and to make a reservation call Pam Ennis at 201 833 4307 ext 265 or email [email protected]
Netivot Shalom Annual Dinner 8:00PM Fairlawn Jewish Center 10-10 Norma Ave Fairlawn
Honoring Leah and Alex Moskovits with the Sema Heller Memorial Award and Fred Schulman with a Service Award
Sunday, March 8th
Pre-Pesach Wine Tasting and Wandering Que Congregation Beth Aaron, 950 Queen Anne Road Noon – 9:00PM until supplies run out!
Questions to [email protected].
Thursday, March 12th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Sunday, March 15th
GOOD DEEDS DAY – Federation of Northern New Jersey 50 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
Project SARAH Annual Breakfast. 9:30 – 11:30AM Congregation Keter Torah 600 Roemer Avenue Teaneck
Rabbi Jonathan Knapp and Yavneh Academy will receive the Aleinu
Hero Award. Keynote speaker is Jill Starishevsky, New York City Prosecutor of Child Abuse/Sex Crimes and author of My Body Belongs
To Me. RSVP to 973-777-7638, projectsarah.org.
BNOT Pre-Pesach Boutique 4:30 – 9:00 PM. Congregation Bnai Yeshurun 641 W Englewood Teaneck
* jewelry * baby gear * clothing * hats * tablecloths
* judaica * decorative home items * giftware * hair accessories *
Bring your jewelry to SELL FOR CASH! The Wandering Que Traveling Texas BBQ
Cooking Demonstration with Jamie Geller 6:00PM Suburban Torah Center 85 West Mount Pleasant Avenue Livingston New Jersey
In conjunction with Etz Chaim RSVP and Couvert: $72 Sponsorship – Reserved Seat, Free Joy of Kosher Cookbook and Magazine. $50- Free Joy of Kosher Cookbook and Magazine. $36 Teen admission. Questions contact Michelle Amin at [email protected] or at 973 992 9294
Monday March 16
Yachad Mothers’ Support Group 9:30AM Cong Rinat Yisrael, 389 W Englewood Teaneck
A unique series for mothers of children with special needs.Batya Jacob CCC(A)
Director of Educational Support Services Yachad Advocacy 101How to be the best parent advocate for your child and yourself Workshops are free of charge and requires registration. Breakfast will be served. All sessions will be followed by a support groupled by Chani Herrmann LMSW Director of NJ Yachad RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, March 19th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School will be hosting its annual event at Neiman Marcus, Garden StatePlaza, Paramus, NJ on Thursday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm.
“Retirement and Recommitment” party for shoes,handbags, and cosmetics. Renowned personal shopper Benji Meyerson and cosmeticians will be on hand to provide makeovers and share about the latest fashions and hottest brands. Relax in Neiman’s hip Rotunda Lounge and enjoy a yummy Kosher supper! $75/person; $325/table of 5; Event Co-Chairs- Natalie Haar & Leah Matsil, Questions? Contact Amy Silna Shafron at (201)337-1111 or [email protected],Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School, 45 Spruce Street, Oakland, NJ 07436, (201) 337-1111, [email protected], www.ssnj.org. To register: https://gerrardbermands.ejoinme.org/?tabid=670090
SHABBAT , March 21
Shabbat Chazzanut 9:00AM Young Israel of Teaneck 868 Perry Lane Teaneck
Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Hamptons Synagogue Choir will lead a Carlebach davening on Friday night and a regular Shabbat morning davening in the morning.
Everyone is welcome.
Thursday, March 26th
Six Week Series on Prophets amd Prophesy Maayanot High School 1650 Palisade Avenue Teaneck
Given by Mrs Leah Herzog, Tanach Teacher Maayanot High School 11:45AM Library
Sunday, May 3rd
Sharsheret Annual Breakfast 10:30AM Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe 100 Frank W Burr Blvd Teaneck
Linda Gerstel and Ed Joyce Guests of Honor, Alissa Zagha, Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute For further information 866 474 2774
