Tag: Hadassah
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Jewish organizations hold rallies against antisemitism
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) was among major Jewish organizations (including American Jewish Committee, The ADL, Hadassah, and the Orthodox Union) who signed a letter to President Joe Biden expressing appreciation for his strong stance throughout his career against antisemitism and now urging his administration to do more — and do better. The letter…
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East Brunswick mayor declares October Hadassah month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Honoring its more than 45 years of community outreach and service, Mayor Brad Cohen has proclaimed the month of October “Hadassah Month” in East Brunswick. The East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah is part of the Hadassah Zionist fundraising organization for Israel, with more than 330,000 members, supporters and associates in the United States, according…
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Six Sharp Band to play during JCC/Hadassah dinner
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County will hold its fourth annual JCC/Hadassah Dinner and Show on June 4 at the center, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, featuring the sounds of Six Sharp Band, a six-piece cover band playing hits of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $34 for registration…
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JCC and Hadassah to hold Carole King tribute concert May 23
The third annual Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County/Hadassah event, featuring the One Fine Tapestry Band with Gerard and Diane Barros, will be held on May 23 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. Sing along to classics including Carole King’s hits and a selection of chart toppers she composed for other performers…
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Hadassah gift wrap events are successful fundraisers for cancer research
Happy holidays from the Hadassah Gift Wrap Booth at the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick. It was a lot of fun and rewarding to wrap gifts for our community. People have been coming to our booth to support the work of Hadassah for more than 35 years. Hadassah bolsters the rights and issues of…
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East Brunswick students wrap gifts for cancer research
EAST BRUNSWICK – In preparation for East Brunswick Hadassah’s annual Gift Wrap for Cancer Research, East Brunswick High School students attended the chapter’s GIFTWRAP 101 for training. Learning the finer points of giftwrap, demonstrator Christine Hardison showed the students the tricks of the trade on Nov. 30 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center. The students…
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Mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness explored by Hadassah members
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINE SULLIVAN CO-CHAIR OF PUBLICITY, EAST BRUNSWICK CHAPTER OF HADASSAH As Yom Kippur approached, the East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah held a presentation with Tracy Fink, center, who explored mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick on Sept. 26. More than 50 people listened to Fink, director of…
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Hadassah chapter holds book club for residents of The Chelsea
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINE SULLIVAN Members of the East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah held their monthly afternoon book club at The Chelsea at East Brunswick on Oct. 4. Carolyn Lawrence had more than 16 members discussing “The Sound of Gravel.” The next meeting on Nov. 2 will focus on “A Piece of the World” by…
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Hadassah to hold annual Progressive Dinner Jan. 28
East Brunswick Hadassah is sponsoring its annual Progressive Dinner, consisting of three courses at various homes, at 7 p.m. on Jan 28. The cost is $118 per couple or $59 per person. Profits are donated to Hadassah’s Medical Organization. For reservations, call Anne at 732-735-1616 by Jan. 19.