Motzei Shabbat, December 5
Chanukah: Spreading Light into the Lives of Others
7:45PM- Refreshments, 8:00PM- Shiur, Congregation Bnai Yeshurun, 641 W Englewood Ave, Teaneck
I.C.E. (Inspirational College Events for women), sponsored by BNOT, invites women of all ages to a special pre-Chanukah event with Mrs. Jackie Bitton, world-renowned lecturer and Dean of Students at YDE Girls Yeshivah in Brooklyn. Contact Lauren Szpilzinger at [email protected], with any questions.
Torah, Text, and Tradition: Second Annual Evening of Learning and Sharing
8:15PM, Congregation Shomrei Torah, 19-10 Morlot Avenue, Fair Lawn
Various topics will be presented by our members. These presentations are free and are open to
men, women and teens. Collation and socialization in the ballroom following the last session.
Fourth bi-annual Bergen County Herring Festival
8:30-11:00PM, Congregation Netivot Shalom, 811 Palisade Ave,Teaneck
Sunday, December 6
RYNJ Preschool Preview
9:30-11:00AM, RYNJ, 666 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge
The morning will be a hands on, fun and educational experience for prospective preschoolers and their parents who are interested in learning more about RYNJ’s exceptional Early Childhood Program. RSVP at www.rynj.org
Annual Israel Summer Program and Gap Year Fair
11:00AM-1:00PM, at The Moriah School, Englewood
Presented by The Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies. Program representatives include USY, BBYO, March of the Living, NCSY, Friends of Israel Scouts, Young Judaea, Masa Israel and more. Please RSVP to Galeet at [email protected] or 201-488-0834.
Chanukah Wonderland with a Giant Donut Menorah!
12:30PM, Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn, 30-02 Fair Lawn Ave
The most scrumptious Chanukah party on earth! Lighting the donut menorah, Chanukah crafts, hot lunch, carnival games, giant bounce house, build your own menorah, hot latkes, donuts, cotton candy. All children receive a prize!!! Advanced online reservations before Wednesday, December 2nd at www.jewishfairlawn.org : $20 per child. Admission at the door: $22 per child. Includes all food and activities. Parents enter free with children.
22nd Annual Chanukah Concert
2:00PM, Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly
The Shirah Community Chorus on the Palisades, led by the acclaimed Matthew Lazar, founding director, and Marsha Bryan Edelman, associate conductor, will perform celebratory songsfrom the Jewish choral tradition in Hebrew, English and Yiddish. Tickets to the Chanukah concert are $20/$16 for JCC members. To purchase tickets, go to jccotp.org/Thurnauer, call 201-408-1465 or visit the JCC’s front desk.
Community Chanukah Candle Lighting
4:30-5:00PM, The Triangle (Main Street & Lemoine Ave).
Join the JCC of Fort Lee for Candle Lighting and song.
Community Family Chanukah Party
4:30PM, Chabad of Fort Lee, 808 Abbott Blvd, Fort Lee
Grand Menorah lighting, hot latkes, donuts and dinner, chocolate gelt & dreidels!. Featuring Jeff Boyer the international bubble artist! Take a family Minion selfie! Free of charge. Sponsor: $180. RSVP @ www.chabadfortlee.com or 201-886-1238.
Tuesday, December 8
Lunch and Learn: “The Secrets of Chanukah”
12:00PM, Congregation Ahavath Torah, 240 Broad Ave, Englewood
Given by Rabbi Shmuel Goldin. Followed by Musical Presentation by The Moriah School Choir. Luncheon cost: $15 per person. Reservations must be made in advance! Info & RSVP: (201) 568-5921.
Thursday, December 10
Drinks and Dreidels Chanukah Party- Adults Only
7:30PM, Chabad of Fort Lee, 808 Abbott Blvd, Fort Lee
Sushi, open bar, gourmet latke & donut tasting, menorah lighting. Comedy night featuring hilarious ventriloquist John Pizzi! Couvert: $45, Sponsor: $500. RSVP @ www.chabadfortlee.com
or 201-886-1238.
