Tag: Congregation B’Nai Tikvah
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Dozens learn about the basics of Islam
Subhead: Judaism will be explored during next ‘Faith, Conversation and Coffee’ event SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Dozens of people of diverse faiths joined together to gain insight into the Islamic faith. The South Brunswick Human Relations Commission (SBHRC) presented its second “Faith, Conversation and Coffee” event on April 25 at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey…
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Author to share personal story of surviving the Holocaust
Congregation B’nai Tikvah will serve as the host to local author Miriam Dobin as she discusses her book “I Am Because of You” at 10 a.m. on April 23 at the temple, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Dobin will share her story about her family’s unbreakable will to survive the Holocaust and the unexpected miracle of…
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B’Nai Tikvah to honor North Brunswick, East Brunswick residents
Congregation B’nai Tikvah will celebrate two of its founding members at its annual gala, “CBT’s Great Adventure,” to be held on March 18. This year’s honorees, Gary and Barbara “Bobby” Bergman of North Brunswick, have been involved in the Jewish community in Middlesex County for more than 40 years, according to information provide by the temple. The Bergmans…
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Jewish prayer service to stand against hate
In light of the recent rise in anti-Semitic acts such as bomb threats, desecration of a Jewish cemetery and other acts of hate and vandalism, the Muslim community and others are encouraged to reach out to members of the Jewish community and their houses of worship and stand united in solidarity against all acts…
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Brandeis meeting will discuss life of Yiddish performer
The Brandeis National Committee Middlesex Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Marcia Midler will share the life story of Mollie Pican, who for eight decades was a force of nature in the realm of Yiddish theater. She was the first internationally known Jewish…
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Great Big Challah Bake set for Nov. 3
Middlesex County Great Big Challah Bake, in conjunction with the Shabbos Project, will hold the first ever countywide Challah Bake at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Congregation B’Nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. This is a grassroots effort formed by women representing all Jewish communities across the county. The event will feature challah…
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Film chronicles life of an African Jew
Congregation B’Nai Tikvah will hold the premier New Jersey screening of the film “Mekonen: The Journey of an African Jew” at 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the temple, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Presented by First Lt. Eden Adler, who was Israeli Defense Forces Commander Mekonen Abebe’s commander in the 101st Paratrooper Brigade basic…
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Congregation to hold Havadallah pool party
Congregation B’Nai Tikvah of North Brunswick will celebrate the end of Shabbat with a Havdallah Under the Stars Program and Pool Party at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 27, at the Willows Swim Club, 22 Sand Hill Rd., Kendall Park. Admission is free, but registration is suggested by emailing [email protected].
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Interfaith discussion held on the power of words
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Religious leaders from the Interfaith Clergy Council of Greater South Brunswick recently held an interactive discussion in an effort to promote peace, understanding and solidarity in a diverse community. The program on June 26, entitled “Words that Hurt, Words that Heal,” took place at the South Brunswick Public Library as a part of the…