Tag: Neve Shalom
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Three candidates will vie for the two, three-year terms available on the Metuchen Borough Council
METUCHEN – Three candidates will vie for the two, three-year terms available on the Metuchen Borough Council during the election in November. Incumbent Councilman Daniel Hirsch and newcomer Tyler Kandel, both Democrats, will face Stephen Kitsko, a Republican. The general election is Nov. 3. Dan Hirsch, 54, who has lived in Metuchen for 27 years,…
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Menorah lighting in Metuchen brings people of all faiths together
METUCHEN – People of all faiths gathered at the plaza to light the menorah on the first day of the Hanukkah Festival of Lights. The menorah lighting included songs and people enjoyed donuts, hot chocolate, dreidels and chocolate coins. The celebration was sponsored by Neve Shalom in Metuchen, Temple Emanu-El in Edison and the Metuchen…
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Temple Emanu-El to hold planetarium show
Temple Emanu-El will hold a planetarium show, geared for children ages 2-12, from 4-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the temple, 100 James St., Edison. There will be an indoor inflatable planetarium where children can learn astronomy, plus enjoy games, arts and crafts, and a light snack. The event is free and open to the…
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Metuchen Borough Council welcomes new member
METUCHEN – The Metuchen Borough Council has a new member on the dais. Daniel Hirsch was sworn in at a council meeting on Jan. 14 in front of his family. He replaces Councilman Reed Liebfried, who notified Mayor Jonathan Busch through correspondence on Jan. 6 of his decision to resign from the council in order…
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Neve Shalom will hold alternative service May 12
In addition to Neve Shalom’s traditional service, an alternative service will be held in the sanctuary at 10 a.m. on May 12 in the Hayat Beit Midrash, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Members of the congregation will lead a more “complete” service with no English readings, which is called Minyan Shaleim. There is no admission fee.…
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Professor to discuss persecution in Poland during service at Neve Shalom
Professor Glenn Dynner of Sarah Lawrence University will speak about pogroms and self defense in Poland during 7:30 p.m. services on April 20 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Neve Shalom to hold service featuring Chassidic tunes, contemporary Israeli music
Neve Shalom will hold an alternative service at 10 a.m. on April 21 in the Hayat Beit Midrash at the temple, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, featuring Hazzan Sheldon Levin and Harold Geller leading Chassidic tunes as well as contemporary Israeli prayer groups. Attendees will also discuss new Israeli siddurim and how they compare with American…
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Former ambassador to Israel will visit Neve Shalom on April 22
The Israel and Shirley Segal Memorial Lecture featuring Dr. Daniel C. Kurtzer, former U. S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt, will visit Neve Shalom at 10 a.m. on April 22. A luncheon will be served. There is no admission fee. The temple is located at 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. For more information, call 732-548-2238, ext.…
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Communal concert will celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey will sponsor a free communal concert to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday at 7 p.m. on April 22 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegans Lane, North Brunswick. Musicians from Neve Shalom, Highland Park Conservative, Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, the Sons of Tikvah Band of B’nai Tikvah and…
