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‘Down the line’
Downed power lines lay along the northbound lanes of Route 130 in Dayton on Oct. 30. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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‘What’s a Jew To Do?’ Mondays at Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will host “What’s a Jew To Do?” every Monday from Oct. 22 through May 20. Presented by Rabbi David Vaisberg, these classes will address what to do when walking into a Seder, Shiva house, or synagogue. Classes are free and open to the entire community, and meet at the…
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JCC hosts lectures at Highland Park
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will be hosting lectures in Highland Park. Lectures will take place in the community room at River Ridge, 30 South Adelaide Ave., Highland Park. On Nov. 13 at 1 p.m., musician, bandleader and raconteur David Aaron will present “The Lives and Music of…
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Mickey Rooney clips, discussion Nov. 20
With movie clips and discussion, Bill Levy will focus on the musical, dramatic and comedic talents of one of Hollywood’s greatest performers, Mickey Rooney. This program will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, on Nov. 20 at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $11 or $8 for members.…
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Businesses do their best to help residents weather the storm
A few area retailers were able to stay open, providing food and charging stations BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Bread, chips, water and canned goods — those were the items most in demand at the A&P Supermarket on Amboy Avenue in Edison, according to store managers, as Hurricane Sandy swept through on Oct. 29, causing…
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Temple Emanu-El film series begins Nov. 9
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will begin its Israeli film series with the Oscar-nominated “Footnote” on Nov. 9. This film tells the story of a troubled relationship between a father and son, both of whom teach at the Talmud Department of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The screening will begin at 7 p.m.
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Ilene Beckerman to speak at JCC Nov. 13
Author Ilene Beckerman will speak at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Her book, “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” was the basis for the award-winning off-Broadway play by Nora and Delia Ephron. During her talk, “Bring Back the Memories,” Beckerman will discuss the…
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Life slowly ‘getting back to normal’ after Sandy
Most areas of Edison, Metuchen were without power for several days after storm BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer For most residents of Edison and Metuchen, life has been slowly returning to normal in the week and a half since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the region. The prevailing challenge for residents of these two towns…
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Support is needed to help combat pancreatic cancer
Over the past 30 years, there has been a revolution in science and medicine, resulting in increased survival rates for many diseases but, unfortunately, pancreatic cancer has not benefited from these advances, because historically, there have not been enough people who know about it. As a result, pancreatic cancer is the only one of the…
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