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Programs slated at Beth Mordecai
Congregation Beth Mordecai, 224 High St., Perth Amboy, has several upcoming events: Nov. 23, 12-12:30 p.m.: Parashah class online. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.: “Pardon the Interruption: Four Short Conversations for Understanding Jewish Ritual.” This is a series of four conversations that interrupt the Jewish ritual service in order to understand different prayers and…
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Cabaret evening to benefit storm victims
Barbara Gurskey and friends will return to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, for a cabaret evening benefiting hurricane relief on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. The artists will collaborate on music from the Great American Songbook. A versatile singer and stage actress, Gurskey has appeared at a variety of cabaret venues including…
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After Sandy, Edison officials look to step up communication
Township officials discuss ways to keep themselves and residents better informed BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Some local officials said they felt disconnected during superstorm Sandy, which wreaked havoc on the area on Oct. 29, causing power outages and loss of phone service. Township Councilman Wayne Mascola said he felt communication was poor…
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Neve Shalom Scholar in Residence lecture
Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will present Scholar In Residence Reuven Kimelman on “Erotic and Mystical: Views of Prayer, Torah and God” on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Kimelman is a professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University. On Nov. 30, services will be held at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:15…
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Metuchen’s Dawson finds new venue for eclectic programming
Former bookstore owner helping to rebuild arts community in Rahway BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Metuchen’s Alex Dawson has been named programmer-at-large for the new Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway. METUCHEN — The borough’s “Raconteur,” otherwise known as Alex Dawson, has found a new place where he can help the art world he’s…
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St. Luke’s Christmas fair to be held Dec. 1
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen, will hold its annual Christmas fair on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can shop for beautiful and unusual gifts, gourmet food, homemade baked goods, collectibles, poinsettias, jewelry, knitted items and more. Raffle tickets will also be for sale, with the chance to win…
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Motor vehicle stop leads to drug charges
METUCHEN — Four residents of Newark were arrested on various charges following a motor vehicle stop in the borough last week. Newly sworn-in police officer James A. Keane was on patrol when he came across a license plate with an expired registration, according to borough police Sgt. David Liantonio. Keane conducted a motor vehicle stop…
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Presbyterian church open for prayer
The Community Presbyterian Church of Edison, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, is open for prayer once a month. The next evening date is Dec. 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Anyone who wishes to utilize the quiet worship space is welcome. A church member will also be available for anyone who desires someone to pray with.
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Edison man charged in shooting death of North Brunswick woman
EDISON — An Edison man has been charged with fatally shooting a 21-year-old woman and wounding a 28-year-old man in New Brunswick last month. Darryll Underwood, 19, was charged Nov. 15 with the murder of Jessica Torres, 21, of North Brunswick, and the attempted murder of the 28-year-old man, whose identity was not released. Underwood…
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