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Book signing event in Edison Nov. 25
Kathy Griffin will be signing her new book “Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index” at 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 at Barnes & Noble, Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Wristbands for the event will be given out beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 22, the day “Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index” is released. The line will begin to…
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Jewish theologist will discuss the old Torah on Dec. 5
A leading expert on Biblical thought and modern Jewish theology, Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer, will discuss his most recent book, “Revelation & Authority: Sinai in Jewish Scripture and Tradition” during his talk, “Scripture and Tradition in Judaism: The Challenge of Modernity,” at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the College Avenue Student Center, 126 College Ave., New…
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Zimriyah, prayer fair and visiting day Dec. 18
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will present a Zimriyah and Prayer Fair at 9 a.m. on Dec. 18. Parents, grandparents or other guests are welcome to visit the Hebrew School classes. At 10:30 a.m. the children in grades K-7 will perform Prayer and Hanukkah songs. A “Prayer Fair” will be held from 11 a.m.-noon.…
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Speaker announced for service on Dec. 16 at Neve Shalom
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will present the December speaker in the Gilbert and Claudie Hayat Shabbat Series at the 7:30 p.m. service on Dec. 16. Dr. Julian Zelizer, a professor of history at Princeton University, will speak about the “Recent Presidential Election.” Professor Zelizer is a frequent expert on CNN and many other…
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Memorial Elementary students go on a safari
OLD BRIDGE – Memorial Elementary students got to visit a safari courtesy of an award-winning author from Palm Beach, Florida. Lorretta Neff, founder of the EW Foundation, presented the kindergarten through fifth grade students with her book, “Tame Your Manners,” on Nov. 17. The journey took the students through the different animals of K.A.M.P Safari…
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Two locals charged in multi-state elder abuse financial scam
Two people were charged on Nov. 18 with taking part in a nationwide ring that scammed 19 senior citizens out of cash totaling $45,500. Erica Puello, 25, of Old Bridge, and Amaury Fernandez, 24, of North Brunswick, were charged with theft by deception and conspiring to commit theft by deception, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor…
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Services announced for Dec. 10 at Neve Shalom
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will present “Multiple Minyans” on Dec. 10. In addition to the traditional service in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. and Shabbat 2.0, a Family Service which meets almost every week, at 10:15 a.m. there will be two additional options. Wendy Kushner will lead Yoga with a Jewish Twist. Bring…
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Christmas carolers needed to sing at area hospitals
Christmas carolers are needed to sing Christmas carols at Monmouth Medical at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 and at Jersey Shore Medical Center at 6 p.m. on Dec. 14. Singers must be an adult (18 years old or older). A good voice is not a prerequisite. Spread Christmas cheer to the patients, their visitors and…
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The power of craft for health and healing set for Dec. 9
SHRESWSBURY — Producer, director and writer Callie Lasch will present a program highlighting an appreciation of handmade craft as a transformative tool for learning and healing at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library at 11 a.m. on Dec. 9. Lasch has been addressing and exhibiting handmade craft and the use of hands as…
