Tag: Passover
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LOOSE ENDS 4/10: Connectivity
By Pam Hersh The current celebration of Passover (April 8-16) is a time when all of us – no matter what our faith – are waiting for the COVID-19 plague to pass over. The signature Passover seder question – “Why is this night different from all other nights?” – might elicit a response in the…
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Monroe mayor sends his thoughts and prayers for strength ahead of Easter and Passover
MONROE – Mayor Gerard Tamburro said he will be “thinking” and “praying” for all residents to have the strength to get through difficult times ahead of Easter and Passover. “I know with our hard work, there will be better days ahead,” he said. Tamburro in his daily message on April 4 said people keep calling…
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Grab Easter eggs, matzah behind Metuchen Library on April 6
The Metuchen Recreation Commission will hold a Spring Grab-and-Go Easter Eggs & Matzah event from 2-4 p.m. on April 6 on Library Place behind the Metuchen Library. Pick up a kit full of everything needed for a family egg hunt at home. Boxes of matzah will be available as well. Remember to practice social distancing.
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Jewish Family Services gets ready to deliver Passover groceries
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County, headquartered in Milltown, is getting ready for April 5 deliveries when needy families throughout the county will receive kosher for Passover groceries. in March, JFS helped 239 individuals with groceries, compared to 117 in March 2019. To make a monetary donation, visit jfsmiddlesex.org/donate-form/
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Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick welcomes public to Passover seder, Shabbat night
The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will hold a community Passover seder dinner at 7:15 p.m. on April 19 and a Shabbat night at 8:30 p .m. April 20 at the chabad, 1 Riva Ave., North Brunswick. Cover is $36. Reserve by April 15. For more information, visit www.chabadsouthbrunswick.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/492452.
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East Brunswick Jewish Center to hold community seder
The East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold a Saturday night community seder with Rabbi Pivo and Cantor Larry at 7:15 p.m. on April 20 at the center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Menu will consist of matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, chopped liver, chicken, brisket, matzoh lasagna, kugel, salads, desserts, seder plate at each table…
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Temple Emanu-El announces programs for Passover
Temple Emanu-El will hold a series of events for the community during March at the temple, 100 James St., Edison. During the Purim Carnival on March 4, the Purim song session begins at 10:50 a.m., followed by the carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All who come in costume will receive a prize. Bring a canned…
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East Brunswick Hadassah Passover food demo benefits medical organizations
East Brunswick Hadassah sponsored an evening of Passover foods with a tasting demonstration led by Yvette Schlussel. The event reinforced “Every Bite Counts,” a health initiative where the contributions from the evening were donated to the Hadassah Medical Organization. Pictured are Liz Salston, left to right, Cindy Lichtbron, Linda Lidor, Schlussel and Beth Hoffman.
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East Brunswick Jewish Center to hold seder on second night of Passover
The East Brunswick Jewish Center will hold a seder on March 31, the second night of Passover, at the center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The pre-seder meal will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a seder with Rabbi Jeff Pivo at 8 p.m. Cost is $60 per adult or $30 per child ages 5-12.…
