Tag: Purim
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Community Purim Carnival Extravaganza will be held March 24
The Community Purim Carnival Extravaganza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The carnival is co-sponsored by the JCC, Congregation Neve Shalom, Congregation Beth Mordecai and Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ. Admission and games for…
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Chabad to hold Black and White Purim Party
The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick will hold a Black & White Purim Party at 5:30 p.m. on March 21 at Pierre’s Ballroom, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Entertainment by Steve Wallach, who will perform magic, mind reading and comedy. There will be a Megillah reading, festive Purim dinner, cotton…
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East Brunswick synagogues to hold PurimFest on March 17
The East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom and Young Israel of East Brunswick will hold a Tri-synagogue PurimFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 17 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. There will be race cars, inflatables, video arcade, face painting, caricaturist, balloon art and more. Cost…
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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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Purim Carnival Extravaganza at JCC March 4
The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCC) will hold a community Purim Carnival Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 4 at the JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. The carnival is co-sponsored by the JCC, Congregation Neve Shalom and Congregation Beth Mordecai. Admission and games for children of all ages are…
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Congregation Beth-El to hold Purim services on Feb. 28
Congregation Beth-El will hold Purim services, including a Megillah reading, at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the temple, 91 Jefferson Blvd., Edison. Refreshments will be served after services.
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Chabad of South Brunswick to hold Paris-themed Purim celebration on March 1
The Chabad of South Brunswick will celebrate Purim with a Paris-themed celebration beginning at 5 p.m. on March 1, rain or shine, at Pierre’s, 582 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. The Megillah reading will be followed by a French feast, live music, entertainment and an eight food LEGO Eiffel Tower. Bring your…
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TriSynagogue PurimFest set for Feb. 25 in East Brunswick
The East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom and The Young Israel Of East Brunswick synagogues will hold their annual TriSynagogue PurimFest celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. There will be a video game truck, race cars, arts and crafts,…
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East Brunswick girl’s limeade to aid those with Lyme disease
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — Striving to make the effects of Lyme disease a little less sour, sixth grader and Lyme survivor Helena Blivaiss sold freshly squeezed limeade and homemade bracelets to fundraise for other children who suffer from the disease. Complete with green decorations and informational posters about her story and fundraiser, Helena, along with…