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5774 2014 Tu B’Shevat 15 Shevat Jan. 16

Rosh Hashana 1-2 Tishrei Sept. 5-6

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Purim 14 Adar March 16

Yom Kippur 10 Tishrei Sept. 14

Hanukka 25 Kislev-3 Tevet Nov. 28-Dec. 5

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Sukkot 15-21 Tishrei Sept. 19-25 Shemini Atzeret 22 Tishrei Sept. 26

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observe the commandments and to participate in the Jewish community. A ceremony is generally held in the synagogue, where the youngster is called to the Torah for an aliya and often to read the Torah portion. Most bar or bat mitzva ceremonies are held on Shabbat, but they may also be held on a Monday, Thursday, or on holidays when the Torah is publicly read. Though in the past girls were not called to the Torah during an actual bat mitzva ceremony, they now hold the same responsibilities as boys do in non-Orthodox synagogues. Even in Modern Orthodox congregations, a girl may deliver a d’var Torah or take part in a separate women’s prayer service with a Torah reading.

When a child is born, the parents choose a Hebrew name; Ashkenazi Jews generally name their children after deceased relatives, while in Sephardi families, a child is often named for a living relative whom the parents wish to honor. The brit mila (circumcision ceremony) is performed to symbolize the covenant between God and Israel and is one of the most universally observed commandments among Jews of all denominations. A healthy baby boy is circumcised by a mohel on his eighth day of life and receives his Hebrew name. The birth of a girl is traditionally marked in the synagogue with the father or both parents called to the Torah for an aliya, and her Hebrew name is announced. In recent times, however, it has become popular to hold a simhat bat to celebrate a girl’s birth, with a growing, flexible number of rituals involved as there is no commandment to hold such a ceremony.

Pidyon Haben

Confirmation Reform and some Conservative Jews hold confirmation in the 10th or 11th grade. Through the ceremony the teens recommit themselves to Judaism following post-bar or -bat mitzva study. The confirmation service is often held during Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the receiving of the Torah by the Jewish people.

Circle Life

The ceremony for pidyon haben, or redemption of the firstborn, takes place 30 days after the birth of a firstborn son. This observance is based on the biblical understanding that firstborn sons were dedicated to serving God in the Temple in Jerusalem. In order to redeem them from that obligation, five shekels were exchanged with the Temple priests, who then served in the firstborn’s place. Today, the ceremony involves a symbolic exchange of five silver coins with a descendant of the kohanim,, the priests. The coins may then be donated to a charity. The pidyon haben is not observed when a child is born of Caesarean section, is a kohen or Levi himself, or when the mother is the daughter of a kohen or Levi.

Marriage/ Aufruf

A Jewish wedding ceremony is held with the couple standing under the huppa (marriage canopy), symbolizing the home the newlyweds will make together. The ceremony has two main elements: kiddushin, or betrothal, and nisuin, the actual marriage, and includes the reading of the ketuba (marriage contract), the reciting of seven blessings, and the breaking of a glass to remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Prior to the wedding, a couple might have an aufruf aufruf,, in which the groom (or couple) is called to the Torah for an aliya the Shabbat before the wedding.

B’nei mitzva

Death

When a Jewish boy reaches age 13 and a girl, generally, the age of 12, they are traditionally considered to have reached adulthood and are automatically a bar or bat mitzva (son or daughter of the commandment). The bar or bat mitzva ceremony itself is a public declaration of the child’s acceptance of the obligations to fully

Jewish tradition recognizes death as a part of life. The rituals of preparing the body for burial, sitting shiva for seven days, saying Kaddish, and observing yahrtzeit, the anniversary of a death, help survivors navigate the difficulties of the mourning period and gradually encourage them to return to a normal life. An unveiling of the deceased’s gravestone is often held several months after the death.

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Rosh Hashana

Shemini Atzeret

1-2 Tishrei

22 Tishrei

The Jewish New Year commemorates the anniversary of God’s creation of mankind. On these two days God sits in judgment of the entire world and inscribes the fate of all, based on a person’s actions the previous year. Rosh Hashana marks the commencement of a period known as the Aseret Yemei Teshuva (10 Days of Repentance). During that time, a person has the opportunity to do teshuva, genuine repentance, to erase his misdeeds before God seals his judgment on Yom Kippur. Jews blow the shofar in synagogue and eat symbolic foods such as a round hallah symbolizing the circle of life and creation of the earth and apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year.

Yom Kippur

15-21 Tishrei

23 Tishrei

Simhat Torah, the final observance of the High Holy Day season, celebrates the completion of one — and the beginning of the next — year-long cycle of the reading of the Torah. On the evening before and on Simhat Torah morning, Jews dance with Torah scrolls around the bima bima, the central platform in the synagogue from which the Torah is read, in seven circuits. On Simhat Torah morning, the final portion of the Torah is read, followed by the first portion in Genesis.

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10 Tishrei The holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur is dedicated to divine mercy and forgiveness. Through fasting, prayer, and the giving of tzedaka,, Jews express repentance for wrongful deeds and a commitment to returning to a life of observance of mitzvot and to come closer to God.

Shemini Atzeret is celebrated on the eighth day from the start of Sukkot. Though often considered part of the Sukkot festival, it is technically a separate holiday, culminating the celebration of renewal and thanksgiving. (In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah are celebrated on one day.) Meals are now eaten indoors, and a special prayer for rain is recited in synagogue. Traditionally, the day also invokes Jews’ anticipation of the messianic age.

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Sukkot, known as “the season of our rejoicing,” recalls the Jewish people’s 40 years of wandering in the desert following the Exodus from Egypt, where they were surrounded by protective “clouds of glory” and lived in temporary dwellings during that same time. In commemoration of that and to enhance Jews’ awareness of God’s protection, the Torah commands: “In sukkot (booths) you shall dwell seven days.” Jews put up sukkot in accordance with biblical specifications adjacent to their homes and synagogues and gather in them to eat holiday meals. The structure is temporary in nature, to convey the idea of dependence on God’s constant protection. Hoshana Rabba, known as the day of the final sealing of judgment, takes place on the seventh day of Sukkot.

Hanukka 25 Kislev-2 Tevet

Following a fierce struggle for religious freedom, the Maccabees defeated the Syrian-Greek armies in Judea in a great military victory in the second century BCE. The Syrians, however, had destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem and, in rededicating the holy space, legend has it that the Maccabees found only enough ritually pure oil to light the menora for one day — but miraculously burned for eight days, allowing them more time to rededicate the Temple. Today, Jews light Hanukka candles for eight days and enjoy oilbased foods such as latkes (potato pancakes) and jelly doughnuts.

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Tu B’Shevat 15 Shevat

Tu B’Shevat, also known as the Jewish New Year of the Trees, is a minor holiday whose origins are in the biblical agrarian laws by which farmers tended their orchards. The 15th of the month of Shevat also marks the time of the first flowering of the trees in the Land of Israel. At a Tu B’Shevat seder rituals are performed and blessings are recited that praise the bounty provided by God and produce from Israel is included on the menu, especially the biblical Seven Species — wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, dates, and pomegranates. Israelis plant trees on the holiday; those outside the land traditionally plant trees through the Jewish National Fund.

Purim 14 Adar

The Purim story, told in the Megillat Esther (Book of Esther), recounts how the Jews of ancient Persia, slated for destruction, were saved from the evil Haman’s plot by their trust in God and by the courage of the Jewish Queen Esther and her guardian Mordechai. Four mitzvot are specifically associated with Purim: reading or listening to the reading of the Megilla; giving gifts of food (mishloah manot); giving charity to the poor (matanot l’evyonim); and eating a festive Purim feast with family and friends. A special fast (Ta’anit Esther) is observed the day before Purim to commemorate the one undertaken by Queen Esther and the Jews before they were saved. The traditions of the holiday include dressing up in costume, performing purimshpiels (humorous skits), and attending fun-filled carnivals.

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Passover

15-22 Nisan

Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday of biblical origin, celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago under Moses’ leadership. Freedom came out of the culmination of God’s revelation through the Ten Plagues, which convinced the Egyptians of God’s strength. In the final plague — the slaying of the firstborn of all Egyptian households, including Pharaoh’s — God “passed over” Jewish homes, sparing their children. Defeated, Pharaoh let the Jewish people go. Because the Jews left in great haste, the dough for their bread could not rise. It was this unleavened bread, or matza, that the Jews ate during their Exodus. The Passover seder is the festive meal accompanied by an array of ritual foods and blessings. Following the Haggada, participants follow the prescribed steps of the seder, including the Four Questions, the story of the Exodus, prayers and parables, and holiday songs. By enacting the rituals, Jews fulfill God’s commandment that in each generation they should regard themselves as if they had just left Egypt. During the eight days of Passover, Jews eat food specially prepared for the holiday and do not consume products made of hametz — fermented or leavened grains.

Yom Hashoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day)

the Romans in 135 CE. In Israel on Lag Ba’Omer, many Jews build bonfires and visit the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the father of Jewish mysticism.

27 Nisan

Yom Hashoa is observed in memory of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. The date is significant as it marked the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) 5 Iyar

Immediately preceding Israel’s Independence Day, this is a time when Israelis remember all of those who fought and fell in defense of the Jewish state.

Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) 6 Iyar

On May 14, 1948, Israel declared its independence, reestablishing the Jewish homeland after more than 1,900 years of exile.

Lag Ba’Omer 18 Iyar

Lag Ba’Omer marks the 33rd day of the counting of the omer (the 49 days from the second day of Passover to Shavuot). The holiday breaks up the seven weeks of semi-mourning between the two observances. Celebrated with picnics, sports, and field trips, Lag Ba’Omer commemorates the end of a plague that struck the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva and the victory of Bar-Kochba’s soldiers over

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) 28 Iyar

Yom Yerushalayim celebrates the reunification of Jerusalem — whose Old City and eastern section had been under Jordanian rule — during the Six-Day War in 1967.

Shavuot 6-7 Sivan

The Feast of Weeks, Shavuot celebrates God’s giving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments to the Jews at Mount Sinai. It marks the end of the sefira, or counting of the omer, which began on the second day of Passover. Among the many customs observed on Shavuot are a tikun, or all-night Torah study session, on the first night. It is also a custom to eat dairy meals and decorate the synagogue with flowers and greens, symbolizing the vegetation on Mount Sinai.

Tisha B’Av 9 Av

Considered the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem as well as other tragedies, including the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. The climax of a three-week mourning period, Tisha B’Av is observed by fasting and the reading in synagogue of the Book of Lamentations and kinot (elegies). But not all that happens on this day is tragic; tradition teaches that the Messiah will be born on Tisha B’Av. — Compiled by Lori Silberman Brauner

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Holocaust and genocide in order to combat prejudice, hate, and racism in today’s society. Programs include a speakers bureau; Real to Reel film series; Lunch ’n Learn; Bagels and Books; B’nai Mitzvah Twin-with-a-Survivor, and Adopt-a-Survivor programs for older teens, as well as various other programs, conferences, and seminars. The Holocaust Council also helps community groups coordinate and publicize commemorations and observances of events, including Kristallnacht and Yom Hashoa. The Holocaust Council works closely with schools, colleges and universities, museums, synagogues, churches, nursing homes, and civic and interfaith organizations in remembering and educating about the Holocaust, genocide, character education, and civic responsibility. In addition, it records and archives testimonies of survivors and their families and provides assistance and guidance on issues relevant to this community, including help with compensation and restitution applications.

Holocaust Resource Center Library, Second Floor Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4660

The mission of the HRC is to strengthen the conditions for a just and humane life in our society by collecting and disseminating knowledge of the Holocaust and prejudice. Included in the collection are printed and audiovisual materials, which are available to educators, scholars, students, and other interested persons. There are over 5,000 books, 300 films, and 260 oral histories.

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1727 jfsmetrowest.org

Israel Connection Alisa Flatow Memorial Fund

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Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3060 alisafund.org

Legow Family Israel Program Center of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3070 jfedgmw.org/israel Israel office 1 Ibn Gvirol St., PO Box 7171 Jerusalem, Israel 011-972-02-620-2754

IPC coordinates and facilitates programs, projects, and missions that deepen the connection between Israel and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest. The IPC team includes shlichim (adult professional emissaries) and rishonim (young adult emissaries) who share positive awareness of Israel by providing programming to synagogues, youth groups, local university campuses, schools, and Federation partner agencies. Signature programs include Birthright Israel, the community-wide Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) commemoration and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) celebration, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement. To strengthen ties between Jews of all ages and Israel, the IPC offers a variety of opportunities for travel to Israel. Programs include, but are not limited to: • Passport to Israel — community subsidy for a life-changing trip for teens • Diller Teen Fellows — competitive leadership development program for 10th and 11th graders • Birthright Israel — a transformative experience for young adults ages 18-26 through a free, 10-day trip to Israel • Masa — semester, long-term, and volunteer programs for young adults ages 18-30 • Onward Israel MetroWest Negev Fellowship — unique six-week summer program based in the Negev for young adults ages 19-25 • Peoplehood Project — selective two-year leadership program for adults interested in exploring their Jewish identity and concept of peoplehood together with Israeli counterparts • Volunteer opportunities — professional exchanges, English-speaking day camps, sports clinics, social action, etc. • Hosting Israelis visiting Greater MetroWest

Outreach The Jewish Family Concierge for Montclair and the Surrounding Areas

A collaborative MetroWest initiative 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-929-2968 facebook.com/jewishfamilyconciergemontclair?ref=hl meetup.com/Young-Jewish-Familiesof-Montclair-and-Surrounding-Areas/

The Jewish Family Concierge for Montclair and the surrounding areas is an initiative that seeks to connect young families raising Jewish children in the Montclair area to each other as well as to Jewish life in the community, including agencies, synagogues, early childhood schools, and other programs and events. It is a joint project of The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, and JCC MetroWest.

Jewish Resource Line Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ 973-929-3100 jfedgmw.org

JRL is a centralized information and referral service providing access to local and regional health, education, vocational, cultural, recreational, and social services offered under Jewish auspices.

Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Career Counseling 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 271 jvsnj.org

Lubavitch Center Shul 395 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0770; 973-486-2362 chabbadessex.com

Morris County Connection

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

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973-929-2936 jfedgmw.org/morriscounty

Morris County Connection helps people who are new to and/or unfamiliar with our community connect in ways that are meaningful to them. A variety of classes and events, held mostly in secular locations, create new entry points and open new doors into the Jewish community. Signature events include Hanukka Story Time and Passover in the Aisles at a local supermarket.

Union County Torah Center 509 Central Ave. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org

The Union County Torah Center is primarily a Jewish educational outreach center which serves the Jewish community at large with weekly classes and private tutoring; family Sukkot, Hanukka, and Purim celebrations; shofar-making, matza-baking and Torahwriting workshops; kashering and mezuza-checking services; Torah fax; campus outreach; prison, hospital, and nursing home visitations; and Jewish Art Calendar and Holiday Guides, which are mailed to the public before Rosh Hashana and other holidays.

Public Affairs Community Relations Committee of Greater MetroWest NJ 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3064 jfedgmw.org/crc

CRC is the public policy and advocacy arm of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. The CRC spearheads the development of the public policy agenda for the Jewish community focusing on local, state, and national issues. CRC advocates these views with legislators and engages with other constituencies, such as civic and interfaith leaders and the media, on these matters. The CRC works in the areas of Israel and world affairs, government relations, and community-based initiatives. The CRC informs and educates the community on current events and public policy matters of interest, and serves as a clearinghouse for new issues. The CRC rallies the community to action.

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Singles Jewish Women International L’Chaim Chapter

Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC Ross Family Campus 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052

New Jersey YMHAYWHA Camps 21 Plymouth St. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-575-3333, ext. 130 njycamps.org

Social Services Hebrew Free Loan of New Jersey

256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1716 jfsmetrowest.org

Hebrew Free Loan provides interest-free loans to Jews with no other place to turn. Loans up to $3,000 must be repaid within three years. Loans up to $20,000 (for a business-related loan) are repaid within four years. All loans require a co-signer(s) who assumes responsibility for repayment in the event of borrower default. Loans are provided for virtually any situation in which a family might find itself. All information is strictly confidential. To apply, contact the HFL office or a MetroWest rabbi.

Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-8800 jccnj.org

and body in our welcoming, inspiring Jewish community center open to all with hundreds of classes, events, cultural activities, and programs for every age.

JCC MetroWest — West Orange Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3400 jccmetrowest.org

At the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC in West Orange, JCC MetroWest serves diverse populations in the community with social, cultural, arts, community, recreational, and educational activities. Our programs include fitness and wellness, preschool, kindergarten, camp, aquatics, sports leagues and activities, fine arts, music and dance classes for children and adults, theater performances, after-school care, school vacation programs, senior center, teen center, Maccabi, Jewish celebrations, enrichment classes, special needs, Jewish education, and more.

JCC MetroWest — Whippany Lautenberg Family JCC Aidekman Family Campus 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1155 973-530-3474 jccmetrowest.org/adults

Jewish Free Loan Society 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-288-2413

Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest

901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 The Jewish Community Center of Central NJ 973-929-3168 is a place to meet up with old friends, con- jfedgmw.org/chaplaincy

nect with new ones, expand your interests, and become involved in your community. Enroll your child in our comprehensive preschool program or for an action-packed, memorable summer at Camp Yachad. Exercise in our stateof-the-art Fitness Center, take swim lessons, try an art class, shoot hoops, cook with a chef, or just kick back in the cafe. Stretch your mind

The Joint Chaplaincy Committee of Greater MetroWest provides comprehensive quality professional pastoral/spiritual care and chaplaincy to the frail, elderly, or infirm in the community as well as in hospitals, hospices, group homes for people with disabilities, senior residences, assisted living, long-term care facilities, and other venues.

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Your gift may be restricted to support a specific agency or program, or let it be directed by the community to the areas of greatest need. The impact of your generosity far exceeds the amount of your bequest.

To learn more about the advantages of a bequest, visit JCF online at www.jcfmetrowest.org/bequests. For further information, please contact Joshua Rednik at 973.929.3060 or at jrednik@jfedgmw.org.

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Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ Friend Advocate Program 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1747 jfsmetrowest.org

A Friend Advocate volunteer assists needy older adults with bill paying and reading and sorting through mail, and provides information and referrals to community resources. This program helps older adults in Essex County to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Volunteers serve as an integral part of the treatment team, working with clients in need. The Friend Advocate Program provides training and on-going supervision for volunteers.

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050 jfsmetrowest.org Branch offices: 570 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1233 921 Bergen Ave., Suite 627 Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-604-9991

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ is a comprehensive social service agency providing outpatient mental health counseling, case management, domestic violence intervention, information and referral, and debt management. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis and cover a continuum of care that includes identification of special needs in infants and toddlers, parents encountering youth and adolescent behavioral issues, marital conflicts, and the needs of the elderly that forestall institutionalization. A particular focus is on services that help older adults and their families cope with the changes of aging through extensive in-home services including case management, counseling, caregiver support, volunteer friendly visitors, and specialized programs for Holocaust survivors.

Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330

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jvsnj.org Morris County office: 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156

MetroWest Elderlink

JVS serves people age 14 to 100+ by providing: • Career and educational counseling • Vocational testing, assessment, and skills training • School-to-career transition services for youth with special needs • Career Center for Individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder • Specialized vocational rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities • Mentoring and job placement assistance for the unemployed and underemployed • Work activity center for residents of Daughters of Israel • Interest-free loans for MetroWest students pursuing postsecondary education • Emigre resettlement, ESL, and citizenship instruction; vocational counseling; skills training; and job placement for refugees and immigrants • At Home Services, providing non-medical companionship and minor home repair services for seniors wishing to age in place in their own homes • Programs for mature adults through the Ronald I. Coun Center for Creative Maturity

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Metro Transport

Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-325-1359 daughtersofisrael.org/care_metro.html

256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050

Rachel Coalition of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050

The Rachel Coalition is MetroWest’s coordinated response to domestic violence. Among its services are a 24-hour crisis response line, access to emergency shelter with kosher provisions, counseling services, support groups, access to legal services, and information and referrals. The coalition also sponsors workshops and community forums. Rachel Coalition is coordinated by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ; National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County and West Morris Sections; Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ; MetroWest Rabbinic Cabinet; Saint Barnabas Medical Center; Hadassah, Northern New Jersey Region; Jewish Women International, North Atlantic Region; and JCC MetroWest.

Telephone Reassurance sponsored by NCJW Essex County Section

513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 Metro Transport provides medical and social 973-740-0588 transportation for seniors and adults with spe- ncjwessex.org

cial needs. The limited ride subsidy program is available for financially-qualified individuals. For those seniors who do not qualify for the subsidized rates, they may still avail themselves of the service on a fee basis. Metro Transport services Essex, Morris, and Union counties. Transportation is available to routine medical appointments, same day surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, hospital and nursing home visits, and the JCC and affiliated senior centers. Chartered ride services are also available for senior and special needs groups of 10 or more. Please call for price quotes and more information.

YM-YWHA of Union County 501 Green Lane Union, NJ 07083 908-289-8112

Special Needs Coordinated Care of MetroWest, Inc.

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest

When It Comes to Senior Housing It’s All About Choices

That’s what we give you at the Jewish Community Housing Corporation. Four separate buildings in four different choice locations in northern New Jersey. Different payment plans and costs. A range of services including meal plans, activities, housekeeping, etc. Apartment rentals available for both active seniors and those requiring assisted living. • B’nai B’rith Federation House, South Orange • Jewish Federation Plaza, West Orange • Lester Senior Housing Community, Whippany • The Village Apartments, South Orange

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NJ, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, & Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-765-9050, ext. 1726

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, & Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest

Coordinated Care is a community trust designed to plan and monitor services for people with mental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities when the individual’s primary caretaker is no longer able to do so. A per- 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105 sonal advocate works with the individual and Florham Park, NJ 07932 his/her parents to develop a care plan that is 973-765-9050 renewed annually to ensure that it meets the client’s changing needs.

Friendship Circle

Rabbinical College of America 66 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Suite 205 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-251-0200 fcnj.com

The Friendship Circle reaches out and extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of Jewish experiences. The Friendship Circle offers these children regular opportunities to play and socialize while affording their parents some much needed respite. Every week pairs of specially trained teenage volunteers visit children at their homes, offering friendship and interactive play. Holiday programs, geared exclusively to families with special needs children, allow the entire family to celebrate together in a comfortable setting. Volunteers are on hand to help cater the event to the particular needs of the children.

JCC MetroWest

Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3478 jccmetrowest.org/specialneeds

JESPY House

102 Prospect St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-6909

Jewish Deaf and Hearing Impaired Council 973-473-7277 (V/TTY)

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Veterans Associations Jewish War Veterans 732-458-8828

JWV-Department of New Jersey 558 Colorado Ave. Brick Town, NJ 08724 732-458-8828

Jewish Service for the Developmentally Elin-Unger Post and Disabled of MetroWest, Auxiliary 273 Inc. (JSDD) 25 Redspire Dr. 270 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-272-7141

Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest Vocational Rehabilitation Services 111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 241 jvsnj.org

MetroWest ABLE 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3129 metrowestABLE.org

MetroWest ABLE coordinates a network of agencies and advocates that serve individuals of all ages with special needs and their families. Services include information and referral, consultation, vocational training, kosher residences, mom’s and dad’s support groups, enriching day programs, as well as schools, camp, and social activities. The vision of MetroWest ABLE is a community that is made whole and complete by the inclusion of all of its members. MetroWest ABLE is funded by the UJA Campaign; The Ruderman Family Foundation; and grants from the Linda Bunis Haller Foundation, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, and The Joyce and Leonard Kulick Fund for Special Needs.

Union, NJ 07083 908-688-4580

JWV-Elin-Unger Post and Auxiliary 273 101 Twin Oaks Oval Springfield, NJ 07081 973-218-9770

JWV Daniel MichelsonLivingston Post 740 Temple Beth Shalom 193 East Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039-4102 973-226-7336

Leon E. Cone Post 213 12 Altamont Ct. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-9323

Volunteer Opportunities Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3360 daughtersofIsrael.org

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Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute

Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women

Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest

National Council of Jewish Women Essex County Section

155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5235

111 Prospect St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973-674-6330, ext. 231 jvsnj.org

Telephone Reassurance sponsored by NCJW Essex County Section 513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-0588 ncjwessex.org

Women’s Organizations Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey 901 Route 10 Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3091 jwfnj.org

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513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Suite 325 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4994, ext. 12 centerforwomennj.org

Programs include educational seminars, community outreach, leadership development, Jewish awareness, and social programs. We are a community of women of all ages and stages of life connected by our commitment to strengthen our Jewish community. Women’s Philanthropy is a fabulous place to be! Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/wpgreatermetrowest to stay up to date.

513 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-0588, ext. 13 ncjwessex.org

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National Council of Jewish Women Union County Section

Synagogues

9 Pine Ct. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6471

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National Council of Jewish Women West Morris Section

841 Mountain Way Parsippany/Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-4440 adathshalom.net

PO Box 533 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 888-895-3059 ncjwwestmorris.org

Women’s League, Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3360 daughtersofIsrael.org

Adath Shalom

Celebrate Judaism in a creative, warm, and life-affirming manner. Adath Shalom serves all of Morris County with joyful Shabbat and holiday services. Our beautiful and modern facility allows for all family/life-cycle celebrations and milestones. We welcome all ages and religious backgrounds. Dynamic programming for young families includes tot Shabbat, junior congregation, family services, babysitting, full and half-day preschool and summer camp, religious school, one-on-one bar and bat mitzva lessons, and our award-winning teen group USY. Adult activities include Green Team, Israeli Affairs, sisterhood, men’s club, and guest speakers.

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of B’nai Shalom — Morris Greater MetroWest NJ and Miriam Hammer 901 Route 10 Campus Whippany, NJ 07981-1156 973-929-3040 jfedgmw.org/wp

WP engages Jewish women through dynamic programs that benefit their lives and others in Greater MetroWest, Israel, and overseas. Guided by the principles of tzedaka (righteousness), klal yisrael (Jewish peoplehood), and tikun olam (repairing the world), WP’s support of the UJA Annual Campaign enables our vision to become reality.

300 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-0160 bnaishalom.net

B’nai Shalom is a traditional and egalitarian Conservative synagogue in West Orange that offers a profound spiritual experience and a warm, family-like community. Members share a commitment to being caring and inclusive and connecting to Jewish values, education, and traditions in personally meaningful and

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Benefit by our combined 260 years of integrity and compassion. At Menorah Chapels at Millburn, our commitment to the Jewish Community is a time-honored tradition. We have provided Jewish Funerals in a traditional setting to the community for over thirty-seven years. While some funeral providers rent space in nonsectarian funeral homes, we own and maintain our own facility. We are members of the local Jewish Community and are not affiliated with any other funeral establishment. Some of our Funeral Directors have been with us for over 25 years, with over 260 years combined experience in Funeral Service. All of our Funeral Directors are knowledgeable in Jewish Traditions and Rituals and will help you select the type of funeral that meets your religious and financial needs. Honesty, integrity and a commitment to arranging a funeral that meets your needs are the highest priorities to our professional staff at Menorah Chapels at Millburn... In your time of need, we are here.

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diverse ways. There are Shabbat (with kiddush lunch) and holiday services, as well as daily morning and evening minyanim. Programs include an award-winning religious school and educator-led junior congregation, a variety of children’s activities (toddlers through high school), and adult learning on multiple levels. B’nai Shalom is dedicated to volunteerism, social action, philanthropy, and Israel.

Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex 20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600 agudath.org

Congregation Agudath Israel is a warm, welcoming, 950-household Conservative congregation. We provide opportunities for all “ages and stages” through our state-certified early childhood center that now includes an extended-day option, religious school, programming for high school students and day school students, award-winning Kadima and USY chapters, and extensive opportunities for adult learning. We have an active sisterhood, men’s club, and Israel committee. We provide a senior adult lounge with bi-weekly programming, teen lounge, and a complete Judaic library housed in our state-of-the-art learning and conference center. Shabbat morning services offer diverse opportunities for prayer and spirituality, from traditional to ethereal, and we provide weekly services for all age children as well. Morning and evening services meet daily.

Congregation Ahavas Sholom 145 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 973-485-2609 ahavassholom.org

The past decade has witnessed the resurgence of Congregation Ahavas Sholom. Once an Orthodox synagogue with a congregation of aging Newarkers, the synagogue has undergone a transformation of everything except the warm, haimish sentiment that greets those who come through its doors. Now a Conservative congregation that treats men and women equally, Ahavas Sholom draws its worshippers from Newark and suburban towns including Morristown, Warren, Monroe, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, and Springfield. Some are people who have membership in other synagogues, some are currently unaffiliated, and some are new to the area. Some are African-American,

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and others are immigrants from Brazil, Peru, Ukraine, the Caribbean, and Iran. The congregation is committed to tikun olam. It raised funds and built a playground for the Newton Street Elementary School (Newark’s second oldest school) and donated a building lot for Habitat for Humanity’s inter-denominational Abraham House. Last year, the synagogue hosted Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, Jr., the Conservative rabbi from Chicago who is Michelle Obama’s cousin, who addressed a community-wide service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory. Civic leaders recognize the congregation for the good works it achieves. Several years ago Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Mayor Cory Booker keynoted the congregation’s 100th anniversary celebration, with religious leaders from Christian and Muslim congregations attending. Simon Rosenbach of Springfield has served as spiritual leader for the past six years. Come worship on Saturday mornings or for the High Holy Days. For information and directions, visit ahavassholom.org or call president Eric Freedman at 201-988-3799.

Congregation B’nai Ahavath Shalom 2035 Vauxhall Rd. Union, NJ 07083 908-686-6773

Congregation B’nai Emet 498 Stanhope Rd. Sparta, NJ 07871 973-729-9492; 973-398-0953

Congregation B’nai Israel 40 Whitenack Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-204-1412 cbibr.org

Congregation B’nai Israel 160 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-3811 cbi-nj.org

Congregation Beth Ahm of West Essex 56 Grove Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-0754

Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0111 bethelnj.org

Beth El is an inclusive, egalitarian congregation offering an open door to anyone who wants to enter and experience spiritual life, learning, and growth. Rabbi Francine Roston serves as our guide in creating a meaningful, dynamic, spiritual community. Under Rabbi Roston’s leadership, we nurture a community that is welcoming to Jews and interfaith families of all ages, stages, and orientations. Our Shabbat and daily services are both participatory and traditional. Rabbi Roston and cantorial interns, teachers, and musicians, bring us different ways of engaging in Jewish tradition so it is meaningful and relevant to our modern lives. Beth El’s Jewish Learning Center serves children in kindergarten through teens and their families. Led by director of congregational learning Sherri Morris, we have reinvented our Jewish education from the inside out. Our Jewish Learning Center is not “Hebrew school.” We learn in multi-age groups, with hands-on experiences, helping each child grow and learn. The Thelma K. Reisman Preschool, directed by master educator Sandy Sachs, is one of the premier schools in the MetroWest area. We offer a wide range of experiences for children to be nurtured physically, academically, socially, and Jewishly.

Congregation Beth Israel 18 Shalom Way Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-1830 cbinj.org

Congregation Beth Israel is a vibrant, traditional, egalitarian Conservative synagogue conveniently located in Scotch Plains. CBI offers Shabbat services Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as festival, weekday, and Sunday minyanim. Special services for children are also conducted during Shabbat and High Holy Days. CBI offers an award-winning religious school and has many active committees including sisterhood, men’s club, social action, adult education, and Israel support committees. We offer a wide range of programs, including Saturday afternoon Torah discussions, holiday celebrations, and social events. Congregation Beth Israel is a warm and welcoming synagogue, with members predominantly from Scotch Plains, Fanwood, and Westfield.

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If your loved one suffers from dementia or related disorders, the newly expanded Alzheimer’s Care Pavilion at Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute is your answer. To better meet the needs of our community, the Center has added a second, newly re-furbished floor to the pavilion, creating a safe and secure home-like environment for your family member. Residents receive 24-hour medical care in the only Jewish JCAho* accredited facility in the state of New Jersey, from nurses and physicians with the experience and training to meet their specialized needs. The interdisciplinary team creates an individualized care plan for each resident. structured activities run from 8 AM to 9 PM every day to help maintain residents at their highest level of function.

With its convenient location and state-of-the-art services in beautiful, private and semi-private accommodations, our new pavilion is the perfect choice for Essex and Morris County residents. You can rest easy knowing that your loved one is receiving the best possible care from the dementia care experts at Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute. To find out how Daughters of Miriam Center may care for your loved one suffering from dementia, or for a tour of the new pavilion, please contact the Admissions Department at 973-253-5358. No entry fee is required for admission into any Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute program or facility. We are pleased to accept Medicaid, Medicare, private pay and managed care.

Alzheimer’s CAre PAvilion at

Daughters of miriam Center/The Gallen institute a Jewish continuum of care campus at 155 Hazel Street, Clifton, NJ 07011 · 973-253-5358

www.daughtersofmiriamcenter.org DaugHterS of MiriaM CeNter iS a koSHer faCility

*Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a voluntary accrediting agency whose standards exceed federal and state requirements. Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of Northern NJ.

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Congregation Beth Torah Oheb Shalom 165 Ridgedale Ave. Congregation Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-6020

Congregation Shomrei Emunah 67 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-5031 shomrei.org

Lake Hopatcong Jewish Community Center 15 Durban Rd., PO Box 333 Hopatcong, NJ 07843 973-398-8700

Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael 177 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-538-9292 mjcby.org

Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael is a Conservative congregation located in the heart of Morristown. Headed by Rabbi David Joseph Nesson and Cantor Vadim Yucht, the staff also includes Michelle Nulman and Gail Sulkin, codirectors of education; and Laurie Hoffman, director of Shalom Yeladim-The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center. With 114 years of rich history and a bright future, MJCBY is traditional in style and egalitarian in participation. We are committed to serving the needs of all of our multi-generational membership and do so with the spirit of joy and celebration. Our nursery school, religious school, life-long learning, youth groups, and adult education opportunities are always evolving. We have active sisterhood, men’s club, and seniors programs. We are proud of the fact that we have many families that have been members for more than 50 years, while at the same time we welcome each new member into our family with warmth and joy. We invite you to attend our services (6:15 p.m. on Fridays with the exception of the last Friday, which is at 8:15 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. on Shabbat mornings); family programs; classes for all ages; and other social, cultural, and recreational activities.

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170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7067 ohebshalom.org

Established in 1860, Oheb Shalom is an active and inviting egalitarian congregation with something for everyone. From our award-winning nursery and religious schools, to programs for teens and seniors, we celebrate Conservative Jewish tradition and seek innovative and progressive ways to live as Jews. Our warm and friendly members connect through a robust sisterhood and men’s clubs, dedicated social action committee, as well as educational and provocative programs throughout the year. We have several youth services on Shabbat morning, including a young family service, and a Friday night musical Shabbat every month. One people…many voices…join the conversation at Oheb Shalom.

Pine Brook Jewish Center Chevra Agudas Achim Anshy 174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-244-9800 pbjc.org

Summit Jewish Community Center 67 Kent Place Blvd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-8130 summitjcc.org

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Dr. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-376-0539 tbaynj.org

Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim 338 Walnut Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016 908-276-9231 tbemc.org

Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah 111 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ 07066 732-381-8403

Warm, authentic, community-minded are words used to describe Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah. We provide uplifting and welcoming prayer services, concerts, lectures by scholars-in-residence, book discussions, and health workshops. Our award-winning programs focus on walking and fitness, greening the environment, and providing services to adults with special needs. Our Hebrew school program is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Motivated by the principle of tikun olam, striving to make the world a better place, our Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah family is proud of its past and looks forward to a bright future imbued with spiritual enrichment and service to others.

Temple Beth Shalom 193 E. Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-99-3600 tbsnj.org

Temple Beth Shalom, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, offers two daily minyanim weekdays as well as Shabbat and yom tov services. We offer a comprehensive adult education program, scholars-in-residence, and an active youth program from grade four through high school including the much talked about T.Ex.T. program, Temple Experience for Teens. All our auxiliaries are very active. Among the highlights of the program year are Hanukkah Hilarity, the Welcome Back BBQ, weekday Torah study with the clergy, Moms Night Out, the Steven A. Gelman Health Forum, and the annual golf outing. Having recently completed a new 32,000-square-foot educational center, we are home to the Fran and Howard Muser Religious School, the Philip J. Solondz Preschool, and our summer program, Camp Addye.

Temple Hatikvah

PO Box 672 Pleasant Hill Rd. Flanders, NJ 07836 973-584-0212

JFED Greater MetroWest

People-to-people connections.

Welcome to Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Inspired by our Jewish values, Federation cares for people in need in Greater MetroWest, Israel, and around the world. We connect individuals and families of any age or stage of life to a community of Jewish people in ways that are personally meaningful to them. Together we build upon and ensure a vibrant Jewish community today and for future generations. Federation is unique as the only local organization with the infrastructure and expertise to effectively and efficiently fund and support a community-wide and overseas network of agencies that create and implement inventive solutions to the full range of human needs. We also deftly respond to crises as they arise, such as Hurricane Sandy.

THIS IS JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ “Mark,” 22, rediscovered his Jewish identity on a Birthright Israel trip.

When 85-year-old “Edith” became homebound, she was still able to enjoy a hot kosher lunch five days a week through the Jewish Family Service of Central NJ’s Kosher Meals on Wheels program.

With the assistance of MetroWest ABLE, the “Cohen” family found a warm synagogue community that welcomed their son with special needs.

When “Andy,” a middle manager in his late 40s was laid off, he turned to Jewish Vocational Service for career counseling and job placement services.

Learn more about happenings in your Greater MetroWest community by exploring our website at www.jfedgmw.org. Check our Community Calendar and Events pages. And if you’re not sure what you are interested in or where to get the help you need, contact the Jewish Resource Line at (973) 929-3100 or jewishinfo@jfedgmw.org.

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White Meadow Temple 153 White Meadow Rd. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-627-4500 whitemeadowtemple.org

White Meadow Temple, established in 1952, is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue with a friendly and inviting atmosphere that embraces all types of people in a warm and caring environment. Members participate in our comprehensive, family-oriented religious services as well as engage in diverse adult education programs. Children are encouraged to explore their Jewish identity through our warm and supportive Irving T. Wolfson Religious School. The community is invited to experience all that White Meadow Temple has to offer, including our dynamic Shabbat and holiday services and junior congregation. Our CELEBRATE program offers activities for young children and their families, centered around holidays and other special family events. We have a vibrant seniors program and an active sisterhood and men’s club. In addition there are exciting social programs that occur throughout the year and regular community Shabbat dinners.

independent Chavurat Lamdeinu Madison, NJ 908-522-9212

Jewish Center of Sussex County 13 Washington St. Newton, NJ 07860 973-383-4570 thejcsc.com

Temple B’nai Abraham 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2290 tbanj.org

orthodox Ahavath Yisrael 9 Cutler St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-4184

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Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob and David

Chabad of Randolph

Congregation AABJ&D is one of the friendliest, most vibrant, full-service, Modern Orthodox synagogues in the tri-state area. A shul that’s large enough to offer a plethora of services, but small enough to allow a warmth and sense of closeness among its members, young and old. AABJ&D offers daily morning and evening services. On any given Shabbat, Congregation AABJ&D provides a variety of options for morning services. In addition to providing different starting times, each minyan provides a different Shabbat experience and environment. Our best kept jewel is our Sephardic minyan which allows our Sephardic families to daven according to their own traditions and heritage. However, everyone comes together at kiddush. We have a well-established nursery school and a dynamic youth department for children of all ages, including Jr. and Sr. NCSY and Shabbat programming. Our adult education program offers daily classes, scholars-in-residence, and lectures. We also have a very active sisterhood, men’s club, and Chevra Kadisha Society.

Chabad of SE Morris County

700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-1407 aabjd.org

B’nai Nathan at Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3363 daughtersofIsrael.org

Beth Israel Synagogue 567 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052-2806 973-731-3383

Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey 1 Torah Way Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-625-1525

Chabad Jewish Center at Basking Ridge 3048 Valley Rd. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-604-8844 chabadcentral.org

48 West Hanover Ave. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-3070 randolphjewish.com

42 Park Ave. Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-0707 ChabadCares.com

Chabad of Sussex County

191 Woodport Rd., Suite 208C Sparta, NJ 07871 973-726-3333 JewishSussexCounty.com

Chabad of West Orange 395 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-486-2362 chabadwestorange.com

Chabad of West Orange is a community that brings people together from every walk of life for family celebrations, Shabbat and holidays, for social events, and in the time of need. Chabad creates volunteer opportunities through Smile On Seniors that touches the lives of so many. Our Jewish Learning Institute offers a chance to study Judaism in a warm, welcome setting, while the Rosh Chodesh Society offers women a chance to express themselves through monthly cultural and creative programming. Chabad offers our youth exciting ways to connected to their heritage. Our ongoing services include bar/bat mitzva lessons, food and clothing drives, hospital visitations, prison chaplaincy, and bereavement counseling.

Chabad of Union County 193 South Ave. Fanwood, NJ 07023 908-790-0008 chabaduc.com

Chabad Torah Center 50 Park Pl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-242-8470

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Chai Center — Shul at Short Hills

Congregation Levi Yitzchok

Mount Sinai Congregation Ivy Hill

Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC

Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah

Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center

Congregation Ahavath Zion

Congregation Shomrei Torah Ohel Yosef Yitzchok (Bris Avrohom)

1 Jefferson Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3151

1391 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 adathisraelshul.org

421 Boyden Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-849-6418

Congregation Anshe Chesed 1000 Orchard Terr. Linden, NJ 07036 908-486-8616 anshechesed.org

Congregation Bais Yitzchok Chevra Thilim 153 Bellevue St., PO Box 9353 Elizabeth, NJ 70202 908-354-4789 baisyitzchok.org

Congregation Beth Ephraim — Maplewood Jewish Center 113 Parker Ave. Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-5722 maplewoodjewishcenter.org

Congregation Etz Chaim 1 Lafayette Dr. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-597-1655 etzchaimnj.com

Congregation Israel of Springfield 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081

973-467-9666

congregationisrael.org

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226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-6326

113 Hawkins Ave. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-335-3636 shayaahavattorah.com

910 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-289-0770

Congregation Sinai Torah Chaim 1531 Maple Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 973-923-9500

Elmora Hebrew Center

250 Mt. Vernon Pl. Newark, NJ 07106 973-763-1005

85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2620/0122

Union County Torah Center 509 Central Ave. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org

The Union County Torah Center offers a full range of programs, including Shabbat and Jewish holiday services, Hebrew school, junior congregation for children age three and older, and family holiday celebrations. Adult education is provided through classes and public lectures. All programs of the Torah Center are open to the public.

420 West End Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07202 908-353-1740

reconstructionist

Jewish Educational Center Elmora Avenue Synagogue

99 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-746-4889

330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 jecelmorashul.org

Minyan S’Fardim at Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC 1391 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-354-7318 adathisraelshul.org

Mount Freedom Jewish Center 1209 Sussex Turnpike Randolph, NJ 07869 973-895-2100 mtfjc.org

Bnai Keshet

Congregation Beth Hatikvah 36 Chatham Rd. Summit, NJ 07901 908-277-0200 bethhatikvah.org

Beth Hatikvah combines the intimacy of a small congregation (about 140 households) with a full roster of programs, including a dynamic religious school with an innovative approach to learning Hebrew by using Skype technology and one-on-one lessons. The synagogue provides programs for preschool-age children through post b’nei mitzva, including a teen program that focuses on learning as well as doing. There are also many adult education opportunities and community-wide events. Join us for Singing Shabbat, Dinner and Table Shabbat services, and our traditional Friday night services.

Congregation B’nai Jeshurun 1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-1555

Uploading New Energy

For 165 years, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun has served members throughout Essex, Morris, and Union counties, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who enter. At TBJ, families find a wide variety of religious, educational, and social activities for every generation. From facilitated group sessions for new moms, to Jewish education for all our young people, to our lunch program for our most senior members and friends — fulfilling activities meet the needs of all age groups. Worship times vary; Torah study is held every Saturday morning at 8:45.

Jewish Center of Northwest Jersey PO Box 2, 115 Youmans Ave. Washington, NJ 07882 908-689-0762 jcnwj.org

Temple B’nai Or 60 Overlook Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-4539 templebnaior.org

Temple Beth Am 879 South Beverwyck Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0046 tbaparsippany.org

Now celebrating our 46th year, Temple Beth Am is a Reform congregation serving all of Morris County. We open our doors to youth and adults, singles and couples, Jews-by-birth and Jews-by-choice, and interfaith couples. A warm and nurturing congregation, we welcome all who want to worship in an inclusive, egalitarian, music-filled community led by Rabbi Ron Kaplan and Cantor Inna-Serebro Litvak. All Shabbat services are held at 7:30 p.m., with family services on the first Friday of the month. Tot Shabbat, healing services, and musical programs are offered along with other nontraditional services that enable us to provide a variety of religious experiences.

We integrate timeless traditions with 21st century tools. That’s why the Wall Street Journal recently identified TSTI as a leader in using technology to “upload new energy.” We have a vibrant K-12 Religious School. Our preschool has programs for children from birth through age six. All of our programs are designed to meet each child’s educational, social and spiritual needs. When you join our vibrant, diverse community, you will be welcomed the old fashioned way; straight from the heart!

TSTI is Interactive

Temple Emanu-El of West Essex 264 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-5560 emanuel.org

Temple Emanu-El of Westfield 756 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6770 tewnj.org

432 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4116 • www.tsti.org

Temple Emanu-El, since 1950, combines progressive Jewish ideals with a continuing respect and appreciation for the timeless traditions of Judaism. Our diverse membership comprises people of all Jewish

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backgrounds, interfaith families, singles, and all spiritual seekers. Our worship is joyful, participatory, and inclusive. Our Friday evening and Saturday morning Shabbat services provide a diversity of worship experiences from Shabbat Hallelu to Zimrat Shabbat, from Simchat Shabbat and Tiny Tot Shabbat to traditional egalitarian services. Tikun olam and education are also cornerstones. Our caring community committee helps care for temple members and their families; the social action committee provides numerous opportunities for all ages to serve others. We have a vibrant early childhood education program, interactive religious school and myriad adult education offerings. Join men’s club, sisterhood, and/or one of our many affiliate groups, and three age-appropriate youth groups. Come be a part of the Temple Emanu-El family!

Temple Har Shalom 104 Mt. Horeb Rd. Warren, NJ 07059 732-356-8777 templeharshalom.org

Temple Ner Tamid 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1500 nertamid.org

Temple Ner Tamid is egalitarian and inclusive, welcoming interfaith, LGBTI, multiracial, seniors, couples, singles, single parents, and families. Our worship is filled with prayer, meditation, soul-energizing music, and thought-provoking teachings. We offer serious learning opportunities for all ages, plus an array of cultural and social events. Friday services begin at 8 p.m., 6:30 p.m. on the last Friday of the month. The first Friday of the month features a tot Shabbat service at 6 p.m., followed by a dairy pot-luck dinner. Saturday services begin at 10 a.m., with a layled minyan once a month.

Temple Sha’arey Shalom 78 South Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387 shaarey.org

Temple Sha’arey Shalom, serving Springfield and the surrounding communities of Union and Essex counties, is a mid-size, Reform congregation where all members are warmly welcomed and encouraged to create enriching spiritual and social connections. The temple has a thriving religious school, with kindergarten through second grade flexible scheduling

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options. Tomorrow’s Super Stars, the temple preschool, offers programs and enrichments for two to four-year-olds. We offer a wide array of educational, informational, entertaining, and social programs, including special guest speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and brunches. We also boast an active sisterhood and brotherhood, along with social action opportunities and youth and renaissance (seniors) activities.

Temple Sholom 74 South Martine Ave. Fanwood, NJ 07023 908-889-4900 sholomnj.org

We are a warm and welcoming community in which your family can thrive. Become part of a multi-generational congregation who cares about Judaism, each other, and our world. We offer an innovative religious school, Temple Shalom diverse programming, social events, and a 215 South Hillside Ave. warm, personal place of worship. We are a Succasunna, NJ Reform congregation that will be celebrating 973-584-5666 our 100th anniversary in November. Visit tshalom.org us and see for yourself why our families have Temple Shalom is a reform congregation in made Temple Sholom their home! Ask about Western Morris County servicing 30 com- our new building in Scotch Plains! munities in the area for over 50 years! Join us for our worship services and our many educational and social events. Rabbi David Levy Temple Sholom and Cantor Kathy Barr lead and engage our congregants both in the synagogue and with of West Essex individual needs. Our outstanding religious 760 Pompton Ave. school engages both children and adults in Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 learning about our heritage. Visit our website 973-239-1321 for our Shabbat services including ones for sholom.net family and tots, as well as information on our brotherhood, women’s connection, renaissance (55+), lifelong learning, youth groups, Temple Sinai and many other groups and activities. 208 Summit Ave.

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel 432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4116 tsti.org

Known for education and innovative programming, TSTI is a Reform congregation that welcomes all to participate in and celebrate Jewish traditions and rituals. Our preschool offers programming from birth through age six. Using state-of-the-art technology, our religious school provides a progressive Jewish education from kindergarten through grade 12, including special needs programming. TSTI is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Health and Wellness Center is guided by Jewish tradition, and offers programs including meditation, yoga, and parent enrichment. TSTI is known for leadership in environmental issues and has one of only four certified outdoor classrooms in New Jersey. Programs include adult education, social groups, and social action programming. Shabbat services are held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, and there is a monthly tot Shabbat.

Summit, NJ 07901 908-273-4921

secular humanistic Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Morris County PO Box 217 Chester, NJ 07930 973-927-0078 humanisticjudaismnj.org

unaffiliated Temple Shalom of Sussex County Oak Street Franklin, NJ 07416 PO Box 93 Mcafee, NJ 07428 973-827-5655 templeshalomofsussex.org

Vaad HaRabbonim of MetroWest

85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 320 White Oak Ridge Rd. Short Hills, NJ 07078 700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-1407, ext. 221; 973-379-2285; 973-994-2620, ext. 224

funeral planning Bernheim Apter Kreitzman Memorial Home 1500 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083 908-351-4414; 888-351-4414

Bernheim-ApterKreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel 68 Old Short Hills Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-422-0600; 800-938-6372

Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. 600 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-3300 danglerfuneralhomes.com

we have 24-hour, 365-day phone coverage throughout the year.

Goldstein Funeral Chapel 2015 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-777-0032; 800-395-9266

J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels

486 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-366-1700 2122 Millburn Ave. The Dangler Funeral Home of Morris Plains Maplewood, NJ 07040 was originally located in Morristown in 1974 and moved to its present location in 1992. Its 877-278-3765 excellent location is close to all major high- apterchapels.com

ways and easily accessed from any part of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Dangler Funeral Home still remains a family-run business where familiar faces add comfort and warmth to a hometown atmosphere. Our very experienced staff, Kip M. Dangler and Christine M. Dangler, will be pleased to assist you in any way possible at any time, as

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full service funeral that J.L. Apter Memorial Chevrei Kadish Chapels conducts, we donate up to $500 to either the family’s synagogue or charity of of Elizabeth choice. Graveside, synagogue, or chapel ser- 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 vices available.

Jewish Memorial Chapel Congregation Agudath 841 Allwood Rd. Israel of West Essex Clifton, NJ 07012 973-779-3048 JewishMemorialChapel.org

20 Academy Rd. Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-3600

Menorah Chapels at Millburn

Congregation Beth El

2950 Vauxhall Rd. Union, NJ 07088 908-964-1500; 800-437-5151

Prout Funeral Home 370 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-2060

Ross’ Shalom Chapels 415 Morris Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-665-1800 rosschapels.com

An exclusively Jewish owned and operated funeral home serving only the Jewish community from locations in Springfield, Chatham, and Whippany with personal and professional services by Robin and Mark Ross. For more than 36 years Robin and Mark Ross have been serving our Jewish community and making a difference. Let them make a difference for you.

Speer-Van Arsdale Funeral Home Sha’arei Shamayim Chapel 10 West End Ave. Somerville, NJ 08876 908-725-0678

Chevrei kadisha Chevra Kadisha of West Orange

Ahawas Achim B’nai Jacob & David 700 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-432-1616

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222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0111

Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael

Mikvah Bais-Chana Lubavitch Rabbinical College of America 93 Lake Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-3932; 973-267-8683

Mikvah Chana 62 N. Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-0200 mikvahchana.org

Mathilda Goldflies Mikvah/Mikvah Tomer Devorah 35 North Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-5048 thejec.org

177 Speedwell Ave.

Morristown, NJ 07960-3851 973-538-9292 mjcby.org

Mount Sinai Congregation Ivy Hill 250 Mt. Vernon Pl. Newark, NJ 07106 973-763-1005

Mikva Hadassah

437 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-479-5015; 973-467-0867

Mikvah Yisroel of Springfield 42 Center St. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-564-8177 mikvahyisroel.org

mikvaot

mohalim

Bat Sheva-Chaya Esther Mikvah

Rabbi Gerald Chirnomas

824 Salem Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 908-351-1015

Elizabeth Keylim Mikvah 330 Elmora Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-355-4850 thejec.org

Essex County Ritualarium

717 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-1427

973-334-6044 rabbichirnomas.com

Rabbi Mark Cooper 800-499-BRIS (2747) mohel.net

Rabbi Yeheskel Lebovic 973-313-2391; 973-978-7244

Cantor Richard Nadel 973-467-2691 greatmohel.com

James. B. Rubenstein, MD 973-769-0923 mohelmd.com

908-852-3443; 908-850-9436

Cantor Menachem Toren 973-299-0462 mohel.tv

kosher food **Kosher food on premises

Crystal Plaza Caterers** 305 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-8100 crystalplaza.com

Deli King Clark 30 Clarkton Dr. Clark, NJ 07066 732-574-2040

homemade soups, chopped liver, knishes, and salads. Our own pickled corned beef, fresh briskets, turkeys, and Empire chickens are cooked daily, and all baking is done on site. We carry a full line of smoked fish and specialize in full-service catering. Delivery is available for lunch, dinner, corporate events, shiva meals, b’nei mitzva parties, brit mila, baby naming, and other occasions. Deli King is under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Isaiah Hertzberg.

Pleasantdale Kosher Meat**

470 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-3216

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The Union County Torah Center offers weekly Torah classes and lectures throughout the year on Jewish subjects. The Jewish Literacy Program is an extensive adult education program, which offers beginners’ Talmud, Jewish mysticism, Hebrew reading, and other subjects periodically throughout the year.

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Golda Och Academy (formerly Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union) is an accredited private independent school, offering a high-quality, college preparatory, private school experience to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, while nurturing Jewish identity and knowledge. In the tradition of Solomon Schechter schools, GOA grounds a rigorous academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism, while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression. Golda Och Academy is a vibrant learning community that focuses on the individual intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of each child. The school cultivates in students a life-long love of learning within the context of Jewish knowledge and heritage.

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Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy 110 South Orange Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 862-437-8000 jkha.org

An Orthodox day school, the academy is dedicated to educational excellence and religious growth for boys and girls, from pre-k through eighth grade. The Judaic curriculum is taught in Hebrew. The focus is on Torah studies, as well as Hebrew language and instilling a love for the people and land of Israel. The general studies program is committed to each child’s individual educational growth. The school has a learning center to support students’ academic development, and to provide enrichment and programs for gifted students.

Nathan BohrerAbraham Kaufman Hebrew Academy of Morris County 146 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-5530 hamc.org

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The Lauren Elise Bier Nursery School provides a warm and loving environment in which children play, socialize, explore, and create. The joy of learning is developed as children are involved in secular and Judaic activities that are stimulating and fun. The school has classes for children two, three, and four years of age, taught by experienced, certified teachers. We also offer afterschool enrichment programs provided by Musically Yours and Travelin’ Tumblers.

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Emphasizing academic excellence, HAMC provides a high quality integrated curriculum in general and Judaic studies. Technology abounds at HAMC with SmartBoards in every classroom, an Ipad program, and laptops for every middle school student. Curriculum includes music, physical/health education, library, and art. Judaic studies include Hebrew language and Jewish history, culture, traditions, and values; students develop special bonds with the Jewish community and Israel. HAMC stresses personal development, social growth, and self-esteem. Sports and other extracurricular activities are available, as well as before and after care. HAMC is a community day school warmly welcoming families from all branches of Judaism. It offers programs for students from 18 months through grade eight. The HAMC is accredited by the NJ Association of Independent Schools.

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Our state-certified early childhood center offers a broad spectrum of programs, specifically designed for children of each age group. In the early years, children and parents can enjoy Baby Music, Mom and Me, and Twos in Training. In the twos, threes, and fours, children are provided with an optimal environment for learning. We have a fantastic Hebrew immersion program, the first synagogue in New Jersey to offer such a program for three- and fouryear-olds. After-school programs for the twos, threes, and fours are provided. In addition, for that same age group, we offer extended day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. An optional summer camp program is provided as well.

Congregation B’nai Jeshurun The Rabbi Barry H. Greene Early Childhood Center 1025 South Orange Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3177

and four-year-olds. Early morning drop-off is available as well as extended day enrichment. Come see for yourself!

Congregation Israel Early Childhood Program 339 Mountain Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-467-9666 congregationisrael.org

Early Childhood Center Temple Emanu-El of West Essex 264 West Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6174

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60 Temple Dr. Springfield, NJ 07081 The Rabbi Barry H. Greene Early Childhood 973-376-0539, ext. 22 Center provides local area families with the tbaynj.org

highest quality early childhood, kindergarten, and after school programs in a warm and welcoming environment. Baby programs (three- The Early School of 13 months), parent and me (14-23 months), Temple B’nai Abraham playschool (two-year-olds), preschool (threeyear-olds) pre-k program (four-year-olds), and Louis and Emily Slater kindergarten all meet during the school year. Youth and Education Camp TBJ, an eight-week summer camp pro- Center gram, is also offered for children two to six 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 years old.

Congregation Beth El Thelma K. Reisman Preschool 222 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0113

We believe that a child’s work is play. Our experienced staff help children explore their world, learning comfortably at their own pace, while developing social skills and a positive self-image. Our whole approach to learning includes a new playground, which features eco-friendly equipment designed to encourage investigation of the natural world; a brand-new indoor play space; classes in yoga, tumbling, and music; and an age-appropriate curriculum. All this happens in a supportive Jewish setting. Programs available for toddlers with an accompanying grownup and two-, three-,

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The Frances and Herbert Brody Pre-School of Temple B’nai Or 60 Overlook Rd. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-6424 templebnaior.org

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Hedwig Gruenewald Nursery School of Congregation B’nai Israel 160 Millburn Ave. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-4040 cbi-nj.org

Jewish Community Center of Central NJ 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-889-8800 jccnj.org

The Jewish Community Center of Central NJ is committed to excellence in education for preschoolers ages two to five and full-day kindergartners ages five and six. Our program, which includes Jewish heritage, is designed to allow children to flourish as they interact with their physical and social environments. We also offer a half-day kindergarten wrap-around program.

JCC MetroWest Sharon and Stephen Seiden Early Childhood Center Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3511 jccmetrowest.org/school

Lillie Brandt Early Childhood Center at the Nathan Bohrer-Abraham Kaufman Hebrew Academy of Morris County 146 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-5530, ext. 3017 hamc.org

Serving children 18 months through five years, the Lillie Brandt ECC is a nurturing and challenging world designed to educate the whole child — socially, emotionally, cognitively, spiritually, and physically. Our multifaceted, success-oriented curriculum provides various avenues for learning while developing a sense of self-worth. SmartBoards and Ipads within each

Mickey Fried Nursery School of Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7069 ohebshalom.org

Phillip J. Solondz Preschool at Temple Beth Shalom 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-6546

The Phillip J. Solondz Preschool at Temple Beth Shalom offers children experiences in art, science, math, computers, emergent literacy, story time, language development, and outdoor play activities. Our Jewish values, holidays, and culture are integrated throughout our preschool day through song, prayer, and learning activities. The preschool offers classes for two-, three-, and four-year-olds. Toddler Time is a special class for parents and their 14-23 month old toddlers. There is also a program for young twos transitioning to an independent program and older twos needing a little bit of extra attention. Optional extended hours and enrichment programs offered by teacher specialists in cooking, sports, and much more are also available to round out a child’s day. Our summer program, Camp Addye, is an eight-week program with an optional extended day program filled with indoor and outdoor activities. Camp Addye extended hours are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pine Brook Jewish Center Nursery School 174 Changebridge Rd. Montville, NJ 07045 973-244-1611, ext. 6 pbjc.org

The Pre-School of Adath Shalom 841 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8549, ext. 130 adathshalom.net

The Pre-School of Adath Shalom offers fullday and half-day programs two to five days a week. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our children range in age from two years to five years old. We stress a “whole child” approach with the focus on the learning process rather than the final product. Daily schedules encompass activities that build feelings of self-worth and independence. Our curriculum is a journey of learning with each child reaching their destination at their own pace. Our school encourages children to learn with Jewish customs and traditions while building a positive Jewish memory. Our facility is located in a private and beautifully landscaped setting with loads of outdoor space. The school will host a summer program for children ages two-anda-half to four-years; half day (9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) or full day (9:30 a.m. -5 p.m.). Camp begins June 24.

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Shalom Yeladim-The Judie Gerstein Early Learning Center provides a unique Jewish environment to enrich the emotional, social, intellectual, and religious curiosity of young children from birth through kindergarten. The program consists of morning classes for children in our new two, two, three, prekindergarten, and morning kindergarten enrichment classrooms, and afternoon enrichment classes for gardening, science, pre-reading, pre-math, and yoga. We offer an extended day program from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondayThursday, and until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Lunch can be purchased through the school. Transportation is available to the Randolph schools for the kindergarten children. We also have a parent/child class and a summer camp program.

Shoresh Preschool of Temple Ner Tamid 936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1500

Shoresh Preschool provides the highest quality early childhood education, instilling a love of learning, positive Jewish identity, and the importance of helping others. Our nurturing staff of highly qualified teachers implements an innovative program that includes time for play, exploration, and hands-on learning experiences, while focusing on Jewish values and holidays. Our low student-teacher ratio provides individual attention. Classes include a parent/ child class for ages 15-23 months and Young Twos. Hours are 9 to 3, with extended morning and afternoon hours available. Seven-week Summer Fun Camp for ages two through four is also offered.

Our preschool offers an exceptional program of Jewish early childhood education. The playbased individualized program focuses on each child’s developmental needs and promotes a positive, secure, accepting environment where children can explore and grow. The Iris Family Center features adult-and-child classes from birth to 24 months, and a preschool for children ages two through six. A Synagogue of the full-day program is available with enrichments Suburban Torah Center and extended day programs. The Iris Family Iris Berman Early Center has earned national certification as a Nature Explore Classroom, and is one of Childhood Center only four certified outdoor classrooms in New 85 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Jersey. We offer a seven-week summer camp Livingston, NJ 07039 program, for children ages two through five. 973-535-2620, ext. 320

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Temple Sholom of West Essex Early Childhood Center 760 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1326

Tomorrow’s Super Stars The Preschool at Temple Sha’arey Shalom 78 S. Springfield Ave. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-5387 shaarey.org

Tomorrow’s Super Stars, The Preschool at Temple Sha’arey Shalom, offers a warm and inviting environment where children’s social, emotional, and developmental skills are encouraged and enhanced. Our classes are made up of two-, three-, and four-year-old children, with a low student-to-teacher ratio. The children get lots of individual attention! We offer full days, half days, and extended days. In addition to promoting Jewish values and education for the children and their families, we offer a secular afternoon enrichment program composed of academics, fitness, art, science music, smartycats, and dance. We are proud to be a Music Together school.

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Our child-centered program provides a learning environment in which the child naturally and willingly comes to love and understand his or her Jewish heritage. K-second grade students meet once a week on Sunday or a weekday. Alef-dalet classes (grades threesix) meet twice a week on either Sunday and Tuesday or Sunday and Wednesday plus special programs on Saturday. Hey classes (grade seven) meet on Wednesday night. The posthey program for eighth to 11th graders provides extensive informal education, meets weekly, and includes social action projects and community service in addition to learning. Enrichment activities, youth group, and family programs are held on Sunday for the entire school community. The school promotes a community of learners. Adult learning opportunities are also provided, with a variety of programs available to all adults, especially empty-nesters.

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Come Join the Pine Brook Jewish Center Family A place to worship in a warm, welcoming environment. A place to connect Youth groups, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Friendship Club, Seniors Group, Shabbat Eve Dinners, Family Services, social events, book and movie groups, Yoga. A place to learn Nursery School, Summer Camp, Religious School, Hebrew High School, Adult Education, Adult B’nai Mitzvah program A place to grow Mitzvah projects, Soup Kitchen, social action Stop by any time and try our services. For information, please call 973-244-9800 or view our website pbjc.org We are a fully Egalitarian, Conservative Synagogue with Services led by Rabbi Mark David Finkel joined by the wonderful voice of Cantor Menachem Toren.

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The Congregation Beth Israel religious school provides a high quality Jewish educational program that is stimulating, thought provoking, and creative. We strive to create a community of learners who take pride in their Jewish heritage and are inspired to learn, understand, and participate in Jewish life and ritual. At Congregation Beth Israel, we view each child as b’tzelem elokim, made in the image of God. Our school program supports each child at their level and provides the foundational building blocks of a strong Jewish identity. The religious school of Congregation Beth Israel educates children from ages four-18 and is a place where the entire family is involved. The core of the religious school experience centers on Hebrew acquisition, holidays, Torah study, and mitzvot.

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Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael focuses on both the education of our children and of our families. The formal school program meets on Sunday morning for students in grades k-three. Students in grades three to seven meet on Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon. Shabbat experiences for children and families are available through

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Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim is proud of its Framework for Excellence religious school where solid Jewish education is achieved in a place filled with warmth and creativity leading to a deep relationship within our school community. We are a vibrant community of learners with a dynamic two-day a week school curriculum that focuses on Torah, Jewish heritage, tefila, Hebrew, and mitzvot with extensive bar/ bat mitzva training. Every child’s needs are met with the talent and dedication of our teaching staff. Our school employs many hands-on programs that are creative with the goal of transforming and engaging children and adults. Come visit our school where our motto is Torah, Worship, and Acts of Loving Kindness.

Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah Religious School 111 Valley Rd. Clark, NJ 07066 732-381-8403

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Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-887-0046 tbaparsippany.org

756 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ 07090 908-232-6770 tewnj.org

936 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-338-1501

Through our family-centered program, we instill a love for Judaism and the knowledge and skills needed to participate in Jewish life. Torah, prayer, lifecycle, holidays, and Jewish values underlie the curriculum. Biblical and modern Jewish history foster strong connections to Israel. Small group Hebrew instruction and song-filled family tefila are offered every Sunday. From the Jewish Museum to the Philadelphia Zoo, from feeding the hungry to lobbying on Capitol Hill, our students see the world through Jewish eyes and act according to Jewish values. The program starts in oncea-month pre-K and extends through grade 10 Confirmation and grade 12 graduation. Tenth graders travel to Amsterdam with the rabbi. Graduating seniors participate in a week-long service trip to New Orleans, building houses for Hurricane Katrina victims.

The saying goes, “If you want your children to have a Jewish background, give them a Jewish playground.” We make our playground an educational one — providing the balanced blend of formal and informal Jewish education, social, and community involvement, positive role modeling, and a creative approach to edu- Temple Sha’arey cation that engages all children and their fami- Shalom Religious lies in active and life-long Jewish learning. School We’re a living laboratory for a Jewish edu78 S. Springfield Ave. cation. Our clergy, teachers, students, and parents work seamlessly together in an environ- Springfield, NJ 07081 ment that is warm, inviting, and nurturing — 973-379-5387 specifically designed to provide a Jewish educational based on interaction and participation. Temple Shalom

Temple Beth Shalom Fran & Howard Muser Religious School 193 East Mount Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-4571 tbsnj.org

Temple Emanu-El of West Essex Religious School 264 W. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-992-5147

215 South Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666 tshalom.org

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel The Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School 432 Scotland Rd. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-3793

TSTI is a vibrant, innovative environment where students learn “by doing.” Our school

Temple Sholom 74 South Martine Ave. Fanwood, NJ 07023 908-889-4900 sholomnj.org

Union County Torah Center Religious School

approach with art, music, video, and theater. “JU” allows middle and high schoolers to help design their own learning experience prior to confirmation. The goal of the religious school is not just to prepare a child for bar/bat mitzva, but to help create a devoted Jew for life. Religious school classes meet on Sunday mornings. Hebrew school classes meet on Tuesday afternoons and begin in the third grade. By the seventh grade, students participate in targeted sessions to help prepare for their bar/bat mitzva. Part of a longheld temple tradition, confirmation classes visit Eastern Europe along with the rabbi as their guide.

509 Central Ave. PO Box 2245 Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-5252 torahcenter.org

The Torah Center’s Talmud Torah-Hebrew School offers Sunday morning classes for boys and girls ages five through bar/bat mitzva. The Talmud Torah provides a place where the joys, values, and traditions of Judaism are brought vividly to life. The program is designed to instill in the children deeply rooted feelings of pride and affection for their heritage. The school is located at the Union County Torah Center. No affiliation or membership required to attend school.

Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1321

The religious school, led by author and masters-level educator Michelle Shapiro Abraham, provides an innovative and cutting-edge curriculum for children in pre-k Temple Sinai through high school. The religious school 208 Summit Ave. offers an individualized Hebrew pro- Summit, NJ 07901 gram and a unique project-based learning 908-273-4921

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hums with energy as 500 students explore all facets of their unique Jewish identities. We are on the leading edge of combining technology and education. The Wall Street Journal recently identified TSTI as a leader in using technology to “upload new energy.” Our B’layvav Center offers a stellar tutoring program to students with special needs, Hebrew Power Hour for those who thrive in small groups, and an accelerated enrichment program. Our programming provides personal experiences designed to meet the educational, social, and spiritual needs of every child.

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The religious school offers a one day a week program for gan and pre-aleph students (kindergarten through second grade). The program is designed to introduce letter recognition, reading techniques, and exposure to Jewish traditions and practices through crafts, literature, and hands-on experiences. For students in the aleph through hey classes (grades three-seven), the religious school offers a unique one-day-a-week program that emphasizes reading Hebrew and deciphering meaning. The Judaic component emphasizes learning about Israel, the Jewish life cycle, holidays, current events, and Jewish values. Additionally, the curriculum offers cycle classes with a focus on Jewish cooking, crafts, and Camp Deeny Riback Jewish heroes. Informal educational opportu- 208 Flanders-Netcong Rd. nities include a class shabbaton, field trips, and Flanders, NJ 07836 class mitzva projects. 973-929-2901

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IPC coordinates a wide range of programs for teens and young adults in Israel. • Diller Teen Fellows: grades 10-11. A leadership program for exceptional Jewish teens that includes travel to Israel • Birthright Israel: Ages 18-26. Free 10-week trip to Israel • Kefiada: Ages 19-24. Four-week program in the Greater MetroWest partnership city of Ofakim, volunteering in an English-speaking day camp • Cherkassy: Ages 19-24. 10 days volunteering

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18 months to 14 years. All camps provide a memorable, fun, and activity-filled experience. Round-trip transportation is provided.

JCC MetroWest Camps Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Camp Deeny Riback 208 Flanders-Netcong Rd. Flanders, NJ 07836 973-929-2901 jccmetrowest.org/camp

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Jewish values including respect, kindness, community, and friendship. Located on 35 wooded acres in Flanders, our three heated pools and 30 program areas are designed for a summer of fun and learning for campers ages three-and-a-half to 15. CDR’s athletic fields, ropes challenge course, climbing tower, archery range, boating, arts, and ceramics and photo studios offer our campers something for everyone. Age-appropriate trips, overnights, special events, and dress up days and more add excitement. Door-to-door transportation from Essex, Morris, and parts of Union counties and a kosher lunch are included. Ask us about new camper discounts!

Gan Israel Day Camps 226 Sussex Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-9404, ext. 127 ganisrael.org

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The JCC’s Camp Yachad offers traditional day camp, travel camp, a performing arts specialty camp, a sports day camp, and a counselor training program for children ages

Triple Threat Theater Camp (for campers grades K-10), now entering our ninth season, encourages and supports individual expression through group performance work. Housed in the Maurice Levin Theater at JCC MetroWest, each day campers explore acting, voice, and dance with working professionals. We also maintain a “camp” atmosphere with swim/gym and relaxation time daily. On Wednesdays, campers participate in a workshop with Broadway actors, eat lunch out, and enjoy a Broadway matinee. Triple Threat Theater Camp is committed to all levels of talent and experience.

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maintain their independence but in need of light assistance. Consisting of private studio apartments clustered around a common living space, the Charles Bierman Home is designed to integrate the individual into a group environment. The location is convenient to synagogues, shopping, library, and other community services. The apartments are specially equipped for safety. Both long-term and short-term respite stays are available. Services include three kosher meals per day in the communal dining room, medication reminders, social activities, and Jewish cultural and holiday programs. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services are also available. Applicants must be ambulatory, oriented, emotionally adjusted, and independent in most activities of daily living. An applicant must be over the age of 62, have a personal physician, and be approved, based on a personal interview. Younger applicants who may benefit from our support may also be considered.

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Lena and David T. Wilentz Senior Residence 360 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 866-797-2562 wilfcampus.org

For income-restricted seniors who seek an independent lifestyle, we have the Wilentz Senior Residence. Tenants enjoy spacious, private apartments with fully equipped kitchens and full baths at affordable monthly rental fees. On-site services include a convenience store and cafe, a state-of-the-art computer lab, kosher communal dining, social, recreational, and educational activities.

Martin & Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence 350 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 888-311-5231 wilfcampus.org

kosher assisted-living facility. Older adults looking for a more upscale environment with supervised services can apply to live here. Each resident receives the level of personalized support he or she needs and desires. For people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment, our separate Jaffa Gate Memory Care Neighborhood provides specialized, dignified care in a homelike setting. Services at the Stein Residence include assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management; licensed nurse on premises 24/7; glatt kosher meals; housekeeping; emergency response systems; recreational, social, and cultural activities; religious observances; transportation to medical appointments; and on-site physical therapy, exercise room, library, and beauty salon.

Martin & Edith Stein Hospice 49 Veronica Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873 888-313-0369 SteinHospiceNJ.org

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The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus in Somerset now offers a wide range of programs, services, and residential options for older adults on its beautifully landscaped 59 acres and in the community. Options include the Lena and David T Wilentz Senior Residence, The Martin and Edith Stein Residence, The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice, Wilf at Home, and Wilf Transport.

Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 380 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-2000 regencyheritagenursing.com

Our team of professionals focuses on the Stein Assisted Living is the area’s premier physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Compassionate and individualized care provides comfort, relieves pain and suffering, and promotes RetuRn to youR Roots a better quality of life for as long as life remains. Stein Hospice provides services in JoIn Middlesex, Somerset, Warren, Union, and Northern Monmouth counties. Hospice neWARK’s services are provided wherever the patient JeWIsH resides — private home, apartment, family member’s home, assisted living, or nursing RenAIssAnCe home. Our care includes medical equipment and supplies, nursing staff on-call 24/7, Congregation state-of-the-art symptom management, spiriAhavas Sholom tual counseling, alternative therapies, trained volunteers, and bereavement services.

Worship with our family of young and old, singles, couples and children for hamish Conservative, egalitarian services on Shabbat mornings and all holidays throughout the year at Newark’s oldest operating shul. Annual membership is only $250 for families, $150 for individuals. Students are free.

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Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3307 DaughtersofIsrael.org

The center is a 300-bed multi-faceted, state-ofthe-art skilled nursing facility offering the most modern and comprehensive services available, including long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s care, respite care, and hospice/palliative care services. A beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, Daughters of Israel is the only Jewish/kosher nursing facility in MetroWest NJ. The facility offers a full range of health-related services, provided by a full-time medical director; geriatricians on call 24/7; physiatrist; clinical nurse practitioners; dieticians; dentists; and physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Daughters of Israel’s award-winning recreational activities program keeps our residents stimulated and entertained. Other services include: a full-time rabbi and on-site synagogue, vocational workshop, coffee shop, gift shop, beauty parlor, and in-house cable TV including a Russian station. Private and semi-private rooms are available. Other divisions of Daughters of Israel include: The Charles Bierman Home-Senior Supportive Housing, Metro Transport transportation for seniors and adults with special needs, The Sarah and Aaron Franzblau Institute for Continuing Education, a Family Council, Volunteer Department, and Women’s League.

JCC MetroWest Kosher Nutrition Program Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3414 jccmetrowest.org/koshermeals

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MetroWest Jewish Health & Healing Center 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3519 jcmetrowest.org

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The Short-Term Rehab Center for Sub-Acute Care at Daughters of Israel Plafsky Family Campus Cooperman Family Building 1155 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-400-3307 DaughtersofIsrael.org

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Living provides limited transportation for older adults and agencies serving older adults within Central New Jersey.

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The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus is launching Wilf at Home in 2013. This new program will help older adults living in the community maintain their independence. Initially focusing on communities in proximity to the campus, Wilf at Home will provide integrated services Ameilia & Ephraim to improve the quality of life for seniors, their Hirschhorn Senior families, and caregivers. Working in partnership with local Jewish agencies, Wilf at Home Adult Jewish will develop and implement a suite of targeted Education Program services that complement the existing spectrum 973-530-3519 of services for Jewish elders, and offer a holistic jccmetrowest.org approach to the challenges of aging in place.

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The Senior Adult Lounge of Congregation Agudath Israel meets twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. for exercise followed by lunch, social, educational, and cultural activities. Trips may take place on other days of the week. Our congregational nurse sets aside time to meet with members individually each month and provides healthy life seminars every other month. Program director Randi Brokman can be reached at 973-929-3047, 973-226-3600, ext. 119; or rbrokman@jfedgmw.org.

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Temple B’nai Abraham Senior Adult Center 300 E. Northfield Rd. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2290

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JCC MetroWest School of the Arts provides students of all ages and ability levels with professional, affordable instruction in the performing and visual arts. If you’re interested in the arts, have talent, or just want to develop your skills, then SOTA is the place for you! Specializing in fine and performing arts training for ages two to 102, JCC MetroWest School of the Arts offers classes in dance, clay, multi-media, painting, art history, and cardboard construction as well as advanced art fellowship classes for development of portfolio work, jewelry making, felting, photography, drama, voice, piano, and more.

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The Aquatics Department provides swim lessons, lifeguard training, and pool parties. Cultural, religious, and educational activities for adults and seniors — singles, couples, and families — include trips, lectures, and concerts. The Early Childhood Center includes groups for infants, toddlers, preschool, and a nursery school focusing on an Orthodox component. The Teen and Youth Department offers social activities and a lounge. In the After-School Program, children get homework support and computer, arts, and cooking classes; the Kids Vacation Club offers sports, swimming, and arts and crafts. Shabbat programs are held for students who have early Friday dismissal. The “Y” Camp for youngsters three-15 includes programs for the observant community, the Israeli division, and Teen Get-Away.

Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey

Jewish Memorial Chapel

655 Westfield Ave. Elizabeth, NJ 07208 908-352-8375 jfscentralnj.org Branch office located at: 1093 Raritan Rd. Clark, NJ 07066 Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey is a multi-purpose New Jersey state licensed health and social service agency, responsive to the needs of the Jewish community in Union County and parts of Somerset County. Our Family and Children’s Counseling Center provides individual, couples, and family counseling and a variety of services for children, including play therapy and adoption home studies. Additional services include an active monthly Kosher Food Pantry, an Urban Community Garden, Emergency Financial Assistance, and Career Counseling. Our Senior Health Link provides a variety of services to older adults such as: Kosher Meals on Wheels, Case Management, Homemaker and Certified Home Health Aide Services, Registered Nurse Consultation, Personal Care Transportation, Friend Advocate Program, Caregiver Support, Safety in the Home Program, numerous programs for Holocaust Survivors, and Resettlement Assistance.

841 Allwood Rd. Clifton, NJ 07012 973-779-3048 JewishMemorialChapel.org The Jewish Memorial Chapel was founded in 1921 as the first nonprofit Jewish funeral home in the United States. The chapel is owned and operated by synagogues and other Jewish organizations in the area. You need not belong to a member organization to receive services. Our funerals are conducted with dignity and in strict compliance with traditional Judaism. The chapel is just off Route 3, near the Garden State Parkway and located only 12 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel. We are located less than two miles from the King Solomon and Menorah Cemeteries in Clifton. Many other Jewish cemeteries are nearby. Allen Edelstein is the licensed manager, NJ Lic. No. 3402.

YM-YWHA of Union County Harry Lebau Jewish Center 501 Green Lane Union, NJ 07083 908-289-8112 uniony.org The “Y” — a partner agency and/or funding recipient of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ — offers programs promoting important aspects of community and Jewish life, values, and traditions. The Fitness Center and Health Club offer a wide range of equipment, services, and training.

Nonprofit Funeral Home

National Council of Jewish Women Essex County Section 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-0588 ncjwessex.org NCJW/Essex is an organization of volunteers inspired by progressive Jewish values. We fund and implement community-oriented projects including our annual Back 2 School Store, where children in need “shop” for brand-new clothes and supplies in a one-day-only store. Our Center for Women provides free and low-cost services to meet a variety of needs, and the NCJW Volunteer Network matches individuals with local volunteer opportunities. Our community Lunch & Learn programs and annual Wonder of Women Film Festival are part of a variety of social and inspiring programs for members. Please check our website for up-to date event listings.

thepartnershipnj.org/early_childhood_ and_family_engagement#JewishFamilyConcierge 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 The Jewish Family Concierge seeks to connect Livingston, NJ 07039 young families raising Jewish children in the 973-740-0588, ext. 22 Montclair area to each other as well as to the volunteernj.org Jewish community, including agencies, synagogues, early childhood programs, and commuLinda and Rudy Slucker nity events. Activities are all local — right in the NCJW Center For Women neighborhood. This is a joint program of The 70 S. Orange Ave., Suite 120 Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, Jewish Livingston, NJ 07039 Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, and JCC 973-994-4994 MetroWest. Visit meetup.com/Young-Jewishcenterforwomennj.org Families-of-Montclair-and-Surrounding-Areas/ or Life Changes...We Can Help. Center for facebook.com/#!/jewishfamilyconciergemontclair. Women provides free and reduced fee services for women and children. We offer support One Happy Camper NJ groups, workshops, legal and financial guidance, 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 and a teen dating abuse prevention program for 973-929-2970 high schools and community groups. We offer OneHappyCamperNJ.org assistance for women seeking to re-enter the One Happy Camper NJ is a free service at The workforce, including computer classes, resume Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life that and interview help, job leads, and career coun- will help you find the right Jewish sleep-away seling. Our Career Closet can provide work-ap- camp for your child. A gift of $1,000 is available propriate clothing. Please see the website for for eligible first-time campers. With over 150 up-to-date program listings. CFW is operated camps to choose from — from traditional to by National Council of Jewish Women, Essex new options including sports specialty camps, County Section. outdoor adventure, and teen programs in NYC — with different types and levels of Jewish proThe Partnership for gramming, and sessions from one to eight weeks, there’s sure to be a great camp for every child! Jewish Learning and Life For free, personalized guidance on finding the 901 Route 10 right camp, contact tracy@onehappycamperNJ. Whippany, NJ 07981 org or 973-929-2970. ThePartnershipNJ.org

The NCJW/Essex Volunteer Network

JTEENMW — Jewish Teen Educational Experiences Network 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-2975 jteenmw.org JTEENMW is the all-encompassing network at The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life for Jewish educational experiences for teens in Greater MetroWest. Teens and their parents can find opportunities ranging from formal educational experiences such as courses offered in different locations and times tailor-made for teens, to informal Jewish educational experiences and Jewish Service Learning programs locally, nationally, and in Israel. JTEENMW also offers special programs throughout the year that Bring Jewish Learning to Life such as J-Serve, Mitzvot of MetroWest, Iris Teen Tzedakah, Mitzvah Mania, and the like. A fun, meaningful and exciting world of Jewish educational experiences can be found at JTEENMW.

Jewish Family Concierge for Montclair and the Surrounding Areas 760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-929-2968

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PJ Library ® 901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 973-929-3128 thepartnershipnj.org PJ Library® is a monthly free book subscription program available for children ages six months to seven years old which includes an age-appropriate Jewish content book, E-newsletter, and information about interesting local Jewish family programs. Special-needs children older than seven may be enrolled by contacting the PJ coordinator. Community programs are also offered for PJ Library children and families to come together, meet one another, and Bring Jewish Learning to Life through fun and engaging activities.

EDUCATION EArlY ChIlDhOOD The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039

973-994-7016 tbanj.org The children of the Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham share in experiences that encourage intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. The Early School program is for two to five year olds and runs Monday through Friday, September to June. Tot Time is a program for parents and their toddlers from 13 to 22 months. The Early Two’s program is for children who have turned two years old between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.The Early School Camp Program, for two to five years olds, meets for seven weeks, June through mid-August, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Early School Baby Time, an interactive music program for parents and their babies, 3-11 months with Music Preludes.

Synagogue ReLIgIouS SchooLS Adath Shalom Religious School 841 Mountain Way Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8549, ext. 120 adathshalom.net Adath Shalom Religious School provides a vibrant, active environment and a solid foundation of Jewish learning. Family participation is encouraged both in school and at home, and hands-on education workshops are offered during the school year. Classes meet once or twice a week depending on the grade. Our teaching staff consists of caring, devoted, and dedicated educators who want to help our children learn and grow as Jewish people. Kindergarten (gan), first (aleph), second (bet) grades meet on Sunday only; third (gimel) through seventh (zayin) grades meet on Sunday and Thursday; our Journey class (special education program for students with IEPs in fourth through seventh grades) meets on Sunday for an extended morning. We encourage continued learning by our post-graduates whether in our synagogue or through community programs. Our youth groups include Club 56 programs for grades five and six. Our older children are actively engaged in regional programs for Kadima (grades six through eight) and USY. Our synagogue’s USY chapter for grades nine through 12 has a very strong and active program. We are proud members of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Temple B’nai Abraham Jewish Education Program (K-12) & Makom (high school) 300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-3950 tbanjeducationprogram.weebly.com/ Temple B’nai Abraham’s Jewish Education Program (grades K-12), meeting on weekdays, is dedicated to working with our families to ensure each child finds a successful and mean-

ingful Jewish path. We seek to provide a safe and sacred space for our children and their families to discover the joys, the values, the knowledge, and the tools of Jewish life and living. Grades K-2 meet Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome. Hebrew education in grades 3-6 offers sessions 4-6 p.m. on Mondays/ Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays and hey class (seventh grade) meets Tuesday, 6:25-8 p.m. Makom, a high school program for grades 8-12, is designed to keep teens engaged with the synagogue and the Jewish friendships they have made here. The program combines the informal learning of tikkun olam and BBG/AZA with a more formal structured learning environment.

Elmora Hills Minyan (Orthodox) 961 Magie Ave. Union, NJ 07083 908-820-8822 elmorahillsminyan.org

Jewish Cultural School & Society (Secular Humanistic)

PO Box 909 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-233-0714 (membership chair) jcss-nj.org Zeman Religious School of JCSS has functioned as a synagogue for secuhumanistic (cultural) Jews in Essex, Union, Oheb Shalom Congregation lar and Morris counties since 1958 with a Sunday 170 Scotland Rd. education program for children culminating in South Orange, NJ 07079 a graduation/b’nei mitzvah ceremony, holiday 973-762-7067 celebrations, and life-cycle events conducted by ohebshalom.org ordained Jewish clergy. Most activities take place The Rose and Isadore Zeman Religious School in rented space on Sundays at the JCC, 760 for children in grades K-7 plants and nurtures Northfield Ave., West Orange. the seeds of lifelong Jewish learning in an environment that is joyful and innovative. At the Zeman School, learning is not merely an aca- Temple Sholom demic experience but helps to connect our chil- of West Essex (Reform) dren to our synagogue and the wider Jewish 760 Pompton Ave. community through active participation in the Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 life of the congregation. Through the use of 973-239-1321 exciting curriculum, experiential programming, sholom.net music, art, family activities, and elective courses, The congregation at Temple Sholom of West we help our students to develop a strong Jewish Essex is welcoming and inclusive. Affiliated with identity and connection to the Jewish people. the Union of Reform Judaism, whose beliefs are We are offering free tuition to all kindergarten grounded in traditional Jewish values, Temple students for the 2013-14 academic year. Come Sholom offers a dynamic religious school education for kindergarten through confirmation, join us and be a part of the Zeman community. a vibrant and active teen youth group, and an exceptional adult education program. Weekly erev Shabbat services are at 8 p.m., with an early family service at 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Summer services begin at 7:30 p.m. Temple B’nai Abraham Rabbi Laurence Groffman leads Torah study discussion prior to Saturday morning services. (Independent) Tot Shabbat services and a Tot Traditions pro300 E. Northfield Rd., PO Box 46 gram are held every other month on Sundays. Livingston, NJ 07039 With a congregation committed to embracing 973-994-2290 all individuals and families, Temple Sholom is tbanj.org convenient to communities throughout northern Welcome. Temple B’nai Abraham, one of the New Jersey. oldest and largest independent synagogues in the country, is a vital, dynamic, and forward looking congregation that offers connection, Temple Sinai (Reform) compassion, and community for all. Within a 208 Summit Ave. participatory environment including worship, Summit, NJ 07901 life-cycle events, and multifaceted programming, 908-273-4921 Temple B’nai Abraham provides a complete templesinainj.org array of Shabbat and holiday religious services, as well as a rich variety of educational, cultural, and social activities. Programs for families, singles, teens, young adults and couples, empty nesters, and seniors take place throughout the year. Daughters of Miriam Housed in the Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center, The Early School and The Center (Senior Social & Jewish Education Program (K-12) are widely Medical Services) acknowledged to be among the finest in New 155 Hazel St. Jersey. TBA’s Makom seeks to continue the syn- Clifton, NJ 07011 agogue education and involvement of our young 973-253-5210 people beyond the age of bar/bat mitzva. daughtersofmiriamcenter.org

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Dementia Care Pavilion — Daughters of Miriam Center/ The Gallen Institute (Senior Social & Medical Services) 155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5358

The Gallen Institute for Subacute Care (Senior Social & Medical Services) 155 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5358

The Helen Sanders Thrift Shop at Daughters of Miriam Center/ The Gallen Institute 127 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07011 973-253-5303

Miriam Apartments (Senior Housing) Brawer Building-Miriam Apartments Esther & Sam Schwartz BuildingMiriam Apartments II 135 Hazel St. Clifton, NJ 07015

The Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey

760 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-2020 jchcorp.org The Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC) developed and manages more than 475 apartments in four senior living communities in Morris and Essex counties: Jewish Federation Plaza (West Orange), Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation (South Orange), the South Orange B’nai B’rith Federation House, and The Lester Senior Housing Community (Whippany). JCHC, a nonprofit organization, offers a broad choice of services, amenities, location, cost, and meal plans for independent seniors and those who need assisted living. Each community offers educational, cultural, and social programs and outings to enrich residents’ lives. For more information, go to www.jchcorp.org.

Temple Shalom L’Chaim Club (Senior Social Life) 215 S. Hillside Ave. Succasunna, NJ 07876 973-584-5666

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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School 1 Plainfield Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-6533

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Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Rd. Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-3232 jccmc.org

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Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-238-7971 ssdsrv.org

Arts & Music Rutgers Jewish Film Festival

The Regal Cinema Commerce Center 2399 US 1 South North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-932-4166 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

Health & Fitness Bikur Cholim of Raritan Valley 7 Marshall Dr. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-7181

Jewish Renaissance Foundation PO Box 2506 149 Kearny Ave., 2nd Floor Perth Amboy, NJ 08862 732-324-2114 JRFMED.org

Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, Inc. 275 Hobart St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-376-9333

The Stein Hospice 49 Veronica Ave., Suite 206 Somerset, NJ 08873 732-227-1212 wilfcampus.org/steinhospice

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WE SUSTAIN JEWISH COMMUNITY Our Jewish values and traditions keep us going. At Federation, even as we focus on increased needs for humanitarian services, we know that Jews here and around the world are feeling renewed excitement about being part of the Jewish community. Together we can help fulfill dreams, whether that means traveling to Israel to visit, volunteer or study; becoming a Jewish leader on campus; learning Hebrew or sending a child to a Jewish preschool or camp. WE STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE HERE AT HOME Federation invests in making experiences that build Jewish identity available to everyone. We fund day schools, synagogues and the JCC, which are centers for Jewish life and learning.

WE BUILD JEWISH COMMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD In Eastern European countries where Jewish life was nearly wiped out, we are nurturing an exciting resurgence of Jewish identity and preparing the next generation of leaders. Over 10,000 children now attend Jewish day school. Summer camps inspire a love for Israel and the Jewish people.

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Israel Connection State of Israel Bonds – New Jersey Middlesex County Area 732-390-2173 800-752-5652 israelbonds.com

Outreach The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

The Bildner Center at Rutgers connects the university with the community through public programs on Israel and Jewish history and culture, as well as the annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival. It fosters academic excellence by supporting conferences, visiting scholars, student research, and study abroad. The center’s Littman Holocaust Resource Center provides teacher training, scholarly resources, and public programs on the Holocaust, racism, and genocide. Working closely with the Department of Jewish Studies, the center offers a wide range of programs for students and seminars for faculty and promotes life-long learning through Jewish studies online — free courses, open to the community, taught by Rutgers faculty.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 jewishmiddlesex.org

Torah Links of Middlesex County 4 Cornwall Dr., Suite 100a East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-613-1613 middlesextorahlinks.org

Public Affairs Jewish Community Relations Council 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 jewishmiddlesex.org

Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-588-1800 jewishmiddlesex.org

Senior Housing Lena and David T. Wilentz Senior Residence 360 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 866-797-2562 wilfcampus.org

Martin & Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence 350 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 888-311-5231 wilfcampus.org

Stein Assisted Living is the area’s premier kosher assisted-living facility. Older adults looking for a more upscale environment with supervised services can apply to live here. Each resident receives the level of personalized support he or she needs and desires. For people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment, our separate Jaffa Gate Memory Care Neighborhood provides specialized, dignified care in a home-like setting. Services at the Stein Residence include assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management; licensed nurse on premises 24/7; glatt kosher meals; housekeeping; emergency response systems; recreational, social, and cultural activities; religious observances; transportation to medical appointments; and on-site physical therapy, exercise room, library, and beauty salon.

Martin & Edith Stein Hospice 49 Veronica Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873 888-313-0369 SteinHospiceNJ.org

Our team of professionals focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones. Compassionate and individualized care provides comfort, relieves pain and suffering, and promotes a better quality of life for as long as life remains. Stein Hospice provides services in Middlesex, Somerset, Warren, Union, and Northern Monmouth counties. Hospice services are provided wherever the patient resides — private home, apartment, family member’s home, assisted living, or nursing home. Our care includes medical equipment and supplies, nursing staff on-call 24/7, stateof-the-art symptom management, spiritual counseling, alternative therapies, trained volunteers, and bereavement services.

The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living DeMott Lane 350 Somerset, NJ 08873 888-311-5231 wilfcampus.org

Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Senior Social and Medical Services Wilf at Home 350 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 888-311-5231 wilfcampus.org

The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus is launching Wilf at Home in 2013. This new program will help older adults living in the community maintain their independence. Initially focusing on communities in proximity to the campus, Wilf at Home will provide integrated services to improve the quality of life for seniors, their families, and caregivers. Working in partnership with local Jewish agencies, Wilf at Home will develop and implement a suite of targeted services that complement the existing spectrum of services for Jewish elders, and offer a holistic approach to the challenges of aging in place.

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Wilf Transport 350 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 888-311-5231 wilfcampus.org

The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living provides limited transportation for older adults and agencies serving older adults within Central New Jersey.

Singles Sociable Single Seniors Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-655-5137

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National Council of Jewish Women — Central Jersey Section

East Brunswick Jewish Center

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511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7070 ebjc.org

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Jewish Social Service Committee of New Brunswick and Highland Park

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Congregation B’nai Tikvah

Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County 32 Ford Ave., 2nd Floor Milltown, NJ 08850 732-777-1940 52 Concordia Shopping Center Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-395-7979 jfvs.org

Veterans Associations Jewish War Veterans of the USA Covered Bridge Post 536 732-536-1312

Women’s Organizations Jewish Women International — Middlesex County Chapter (formerly B’nai B’rith Women) 732-238-4458

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1001 Finnegans Lane North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0696 bnaitikvah.org

Congregation Beth El, Edison

201 South Third Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-545-6482 hpct-cae.org

Jewish Congregation of Clearbrook-The Clearbrook Adult Community Applegarth Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-672-4743

Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township

91 Jefferson Blvd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-7272 betheledison.org

Concordia Shopping Center PO Box 6852, 1600 Perrineville Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-395-1952 beitshalomnj.com

Congregation Beth Mordecai

Temple Beth El of Somerset

224 High St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-442-2431 bethmordecai.org

Congregation Beth Ohr 70 Route 516, PO Box 206 Old Bridge, NJ 08857 732-257-1523

Congregation Neve Shalom 250 Grove Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-2238 neveshalom.net

1489 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 08873 732-873-2325 templebethelsomerset.org

A small congregation with big ideas: that’s Temple Beth El of Somerset. Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, we take pride in a religious school offering individualized instruction for each student and classes for children with special needs, a vibrant Hazak program for seniors, active and robust sisterhood and men’s club, fascinating adult education courses and speakers, and the most tech savvy rabbi in New Jersey. We are a fully egalitarian, haimish congregation with a focus on embracing Conservative Judaism in a warm, inviting environment and providing the Jewish presence in Somerset and the surrounding communities.

New Jersey’s Lesbian & Gay Havurah PO Box 2576 Edison, NJ 08818 732-650-1010 njhav.org

Women’s Tefilah Group of Raritan Valley 732-214-9631

Orthodox Agudath Israel

1131 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-819-0333

Chabad House of East Brunswick 19 Beacon Hill Dr. East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-656-1616 chabadmonroe.org

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Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University

Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick

Chabad House of Monroe

Chabad of North and South Brunswick

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe — an affiliate of the Rabbinical College of America

Congregation Ahavas Achim

Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ08901 732-296-1800 chabadnj.org

1 Riva Ave. South Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-398-9492 chabadsouthbrunswick.com

4100 Route 27 South Brunswick, NJ 08540 732-522-5505 southbrunswickchabad.com

352 Applegarth Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 609-409-1000 jewishmonroe.com

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Congregation Etz Ahaim 230 Denison St. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-247-3839 etzahaim.org

Congregation Ohav Emeth 415 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-247-3038 eclipse.net/-ohavemeth

Congregation Ohr Torah 48 Edgemount Rd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-777-6840

Congregation Poile Zedek 145 Neilson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-6123

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Congregation Shaarey Tefiloh 15 Market St. Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 732-826-2977

Yeshiva Tiferes Yehuda Aryeh of Carteret 42 Noe St. Carteret, NJ 07008 732-969-2497

Young Israel of East Brunswick 193 Dunhams Corner Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-254-1860 yieb.org

Reform Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple 222 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-6484 aemt.net

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple is committed to Reform Jewish values that highlight the study of Torah, life-long learning, and tikun olam (repair of the world), while embracing growth within our congregation and the Jewish community of Central NJ. We offer dynamic educational programs for learners of all ages, including daycare, religious school for children in pre-k through 12th grade, and youth groups. Adult learners enjoy Torah study, classes from basic Judaism and Hebrew to Talmud, guest speakers, and scholars-in-residence. We have an exceptional music program including a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir, adult choir, and the Awesome Family Band, and cultural programs such as a film series, concerts, and book discussions.

Etz-Chaim â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monroe Township Jewish Center 11 Cornell Ave. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-251-1119

Old Stage & Fern Roads PO Box 957 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-251-4300 bnaishalom.com

Temple Emanu-El 100 James St. Edison, NJ 08820 732-549-4442 edisontemple.org

include food bank, mitzva day, and environmental certification. We offer a special incentive of 50 percent off membership fees for first year of membership. Membership includes High Holy Day tickets.

Secular Humanistic I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School

Rutgers Preparatory School Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform syn- Somerset, NJ 08873 agogue, welcoming individuals of any race, 732-545-9691 sex, ethnicity, physical capability, sexual ori- ilperetz.org

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Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel 239 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-828-2332

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• Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform Jewish synagogue, which welcomes individuals of any race, sex, ethnic background, physical capability, sexual orientation, national origin and marital status. • We are proud to be a home for people from all walks of life and covering the entire spectrum of religious observance. • Our Religious School offers a complete Reform Jewish education from Kindergarten through Grade 12, and is certified for Special Education. • We offer adult education, nationally renowned Scholar-inResidence programs, Book Club, Tot Shabbat, Pastoral Care and Caring Community, Youth activities, Shabbat dinners, Concerts by prominent performers, Israel Trips and more. • We are recognized for our Social Action initiatives, such as: Community Food Bank, Mitzvah Day, Interfaith Programs and Environmental projects. Special Incentive to Join Temple Emanu-El!!! New members pay 50% membership fees for the first two years of membership.

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Chabad House Mikvah Mikvah of Central New Jersey 609-443-1599

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Perth Amboy Mikvah 732-826-2977

Young Israel of East Brunswick Mikvah Frank S. Facchini Manager NJ Lic. No. 3217

Jewish Studies Online The Bildner Center, 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

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Rabbi Yeheskel Lebovic

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Cantor Richard Nadel 973-467-2691 greatmohel.com

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(formerly Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union) Lower School (pre-K-fifth grade) 122 Gregory Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 Upper School (sixth-12th grade) 1418 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-602-3601

Netivot Montessori School 91 Jefferson Blvd. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-4626 netivotmontessori.com

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School 1 Plainfield Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 732-985-6533

2 Harrison St. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-5052 rpry.org

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County 22 School Rd. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-431-5525 schechtergmc.com

Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-238-7971 ssdsrv.org

Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Boys’ Division 71 Ethel Rd. West Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-777-0029

Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Girls’ Division 51 Park Ave. Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-235-0042

Early Childhood Above and Beyond Childcare Center and PreSchool

Highland Park Conservative Temple and Center 201 South 3rd Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-545-0277

Bright Beginnings Preschool

JCC of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Rd. Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-2290; 732-494-3232, ext. 625 jccmc.org

East Brunswick Jewish Center Nursery School 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7070

Gan Yeladeem Learning Center 222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-6555

Gan Yeladeem Learning Center has been nurturing and educating children for more than 20 years. The Gan’s staff of early childhood professionals guides each child, ages six weeks to five years, through our fully integrated and developmentally appropriate Jewish curriculum enhanced with Jewish values and ideals. Our program is designed to accommodate today’s working parents who are seeking a Jewish child care and preschool. Our hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Gan has a flexible schedule with full time and part time options available all year round.

The JCC of North & South Brunswick Nursery School and Day Camp 1001 Finnegans Lane North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0295 bnaitikvah.org/nursery

We are a year-round, New Jersey State licensed, air conditioned facility including a state of the art gym and playground. We offer a close student to teacher ratio. Programs include My Kid & Me for children ages 12-24 months and Toddler Fun Club for 24-30 months. Half and full-day sessions are available for ages two and a half to six years-old. Extended hours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Neve Shalom Nursery School 250 Grove Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-2238, ext. 17

Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva 2 Harrison St. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-5052 rpry.org

Temple B’nai Shalom Early Childhood Learning Center Old Stage & Fern Roads PO Box 957 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-251-4300, ext. 230 earlychildhoodlearningcenter.com

Consider giving your child a superb Jewish Yeshiva Shaarei education with a chance to make lifelong Pre-School friends by attending our school for a warm, 1131 Raritan Ave. nurturing, environment where your child Highland Park, NJ 08904 732-819-7083 will get individualized attention!

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Libraries, Archives Jewish Historical Society of Central New Jersey 222 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-4894 jewishgen.org/jhscj

Synagogue Hebrew Schools

12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 jewishstudies.rutgers.edu

Day Camps Camp Gan Israel of Central New Jersey 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-296-1800; 732-522-0013

Gan B’Kayitz Summer Camp

21 Gravel Hill Rd. Monroe Township, NJ 08831 732-656-1616

East Brunswick Jewish Center 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7070

Chabad of South Brunswick Hebrew School

JCC of North & South Brunswick Day Camp

JEPY Hebrew School 4 Cornwall Dr., Suite 100a East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-613-1613 middlesextorahlinks.org

Youth and College Programs Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Jewish Studies Department at Rutgers University

Chabad Jewish Center of Monroe Hebrew School

1 Riva Ave. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-398-9492

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732-296-1800 chabadnj.org

1001 Finnegans Lane North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-297-0295 bnaitikvah.org/nursery

Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva Day Camp 2 Harrison St. Edison, NJ 08817 732-572-5052 rpry.org

Summer Fun at the JCC 1775 Oak Tree Rd. Edison, NJ 08820 732-494-2290; 732-494-3232, ext. 625

Young Israel of East Brunswick Day Camp — Camp Keshet 193 Dunhams Corner East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-254-1860

monmouth community

Health Care

732-683-9300 jccwm.org

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Sephardic Bikur Holim

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Monmouth County*

Philanthropy The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County 960 Holmdel Rd., Building 2 Holmdel, NJ 07733 732-866-4300 jewishmonmouth.org

Jewish Community Foundation of Monmouth County 732-866-4300, ext. 17

Joint Chaplaincy 732-866-4300, ext. 18

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of Monmouth County 732-866-4300, ext. 12

Cultural Organizations Axelrod Performing Arts Center* 732-683-9300 axelrodartscenter.com

Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County* 310 Mounts Corner Dr. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-252-6990 jhmomc.org

200 Norwood Ave. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-1117 sbhonline.org/deal

Holocaust Programs

705 Summerfield Ave. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-774-6886 jfcsmonmouth.org

Center for Holocaust, Special Needs Human Rights, & Friendship Circle Genocide Education of Central Jersey* (Chhange) at Brookdale 26 Wickatunk Rd. Community College* Manalapan, NJ 07726 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738 732-224-2769 holocaustbcc.org

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Hand in Hand*

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620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 hhnj.org

Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Special Education Academy of Deal

3325 Highway 35 Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-264-5800 regencyparknursing.com

1 Meridian Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-460-1700, ext. 101 seadprogram.org

Social Services Veterans Associations Deal Sephardic Network* PO Box 174 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 dsnlive.org

Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth* 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728

Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Asbury Park-Ocean Post 125 732-493-2870

Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Covered Bridge Post 536 732-536-1312

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Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Freehold Post 359

Congregation B’nai Israel 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800 cbirumson.org

Jewish War Veterans of the USA – Long Branch Congregation Ohev Post 316 Shalom — Marlboro 732-222-1241 Jewish Center 103 School Rd. West Jewish War Veterans of Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2300 the USA – Seth Dvorin mjcnj.com Post 972 Manalapan/ Marlboro Congregation Petakh 732-264-2679 Ha-Ohel — The Open Synagogue Jewish War Veterans, PO Box 6536 Fair Haven, NJ 07704 Newark 20 Washington Pl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-297-3388

732-758-9829 opensynagogue.org

Women’s Organizations

1200 Roseld Ave. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 301 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-4410 torat-el.org

National Council of Jewish Women — Central Jersey Section 732-972-9004

religious life Synagogues Conservative Congregation Ahavat Olam 106 Windeler Rd. Howell, NJ 07731 732-367-1677 ahavatolam-nj.org

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Congregation Torat El

religious school, innovative and rewarding Sabbath and holiday services, exciting adult education courses, and fun and welcoming social events for people of all ages, you’ll experience a sense of connection to a synagogue and environment that will meet all of your needs.

Orthodox Center for Jewish Life 176 Route 70 Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-316-7600 CJLNJ.com

Chabad House of Holmdel and Colts Neck 14 South Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 732-858-1770 chabadholmdel.com

Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel 65 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 732-772-1998 JewishHolmdel.org

Perrineville Jewish Center

Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth

855 Perrineville Rd. Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-446-6018 pjcmillstone.com

26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 chabadwmc.org

Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen

Chabad of the Shore

Temple Beth Shalom

Congregation Agudath Achim

550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1700 templebethahm.org

108 Freehold Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-1200 tbshalom.com

Temple Beth Shalom is a warm, contemporary, Conservative, egalitarian, family-oriented congregation serving Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold, and the surrounding communities. We encourage innovative programming and offer a wide range of activities for infants to seniors for our membership and the community at large. With an excellent one-day-a-week

620 Ocean Ave. West End, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.com

771 Central Ave. Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 732-774-2495

Congregation Beth Shalom 186 Maple Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-741-1657 bethshalomredbank.org

250 Park Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-6666 brothersisrael.org

Congregation Magen David 345 Deal Rd. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 732-531-3220

Congregation Shaare Ezra 36 Cedar Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-571-4382

Congregation Shaare Tefilah 16 Whalepond Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-397-2564 eatontownshul.com

Congregation Sons of Israel

Ohel Simha Congregation

Edmond J. Safra Synagogue

Ohel Yaacob Synagogue

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Congregation Brothers of Israel

PO Box 2088 Elberon, NJ 07740 732-571-2711

PO Box 298 Belmar, NJ 07710 732-681-5656; 732-433-5800

4 Ocean Ave. Deal, NJ 07740 732-531-2405

75 Hathaway Ave. Deal, NJ 07723 732-531-0535

Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue 138 Pine Brook Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-792-2276 jewishlearningcenter.org

Logan Road Minyan — Torah Links 1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662

Union Hill Congregation 364 Union Hill Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-0955

Young Israel of Aberdeen — Congregation Bet Tefilah 479 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-6262 yiaberdeen.com

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Reform Congregation Kol Am 3587 Route 9, No. 520 Freehold, NJ 07728 732-792-8000 congregationkolam.org

Monmouth Reform Temple 332 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-9365 monmouthreformtemple.org

Temple Shalom, Aberdeen 5 Ayrmont Lane Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2621 templeshalomnj.org

180 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-3754 bethmiriam.org

177 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-7133

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Traditional Congregation Sons of Israel 33 Gordons Corner Rd. Englishtown, NJ 07726 732-446-3000 sonsofisrael.com

We are an open and inviting congregation for anyone seeking to connect to Jewish community, tradition, study, and worship. Our Freehold Jewish members come from all parts of Monmouth Center/Congregation County. We are affiliated with the Union for Agudath Achim Reform Judaism and combine contemporary 59 Broad St. values with classical teachings of Torah.

Temple Beth Miriam

Deal Sephardic Men’s Mikvah

Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 freeholdjc.org

177 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-571-2711

Mikvah of Central New Jersey 609-443-1599

Mikvah of Matawan — Mei Menachem 124 Courtland Lane Matawan, NJ 07747 732-583-2536

Shalom Torah Academy Mikvah

70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 If you’re looking for a sense of community, 732-536-7220

you’ll find that at Freehold Jewish Center. If you’re looking for spirituality, you’ll find that at Freehold Jewish Center. If you’re look- Shore Area Mikvah ing to rediscover the traditions and teachings (Deal) and values of Judaism, then come join us at 201 Jerome Ave. Temple Rodeph Torah Freehold Jewish Center. For more than 60 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 years, Freehold Jewish Center/Congregation 15 Mohawk Dr. Agudath Achim has served as the spiritual 732-531-1712 Marlboro, NJ 07746 center for Jews of all ages and backgrounds 732-308-0055 throughout Monmouth and Ocean countrt.org ties. Come! Be part of our community. Let’s Temple Rodeph Torah is a Reform con- rediscover and take joy in our Jewish heritage gregation serving the spiritual, social, and together. educational needs of Western Monmouth County. We proudly offer innovative approaches to prayer, a commitment to social action and outstanding youth and Funeral Planning adult education curricula. Publicly recognized endeavors like Rock Shabbat, the Bloomfield-Cooper Center for a Jewish Future, and record-setting food donations to The Food Bank of Jewish Chapels, Inc. Bais Yaakov of Western Monmouth/Ocean Counties have earned 44 Wilson Ave. Manalapan, NJ 07726 Monmouth County TRT a reputation as a strong presence in 59 Broad St. the community. All services are open to the 732-446-4242 Freehold, NJ 07728 public, so come be part of the Rodeph Torah 732-683-0244 experience.

education & camps Day Schools

Mikvaot

Temple Shaari Emeth 400 Craig Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org

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Deal Men’s Mikvah 177 Lincoln Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-571-2711

jewishlearningcenter.org

Bet Yaakov

200 Wall St. West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-728-1400 byjs.org

1025 Deal Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-493-9300 hillelyeshiva.org

Ilan High School for Girls 250 Park Ave. Elberon, NJ 07740 732-870-2800

Shalom Torah Academy* 70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 732-536-0911 shalomtorah.com

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County* 22 School Rd. Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-431-5525 schechtergmc.com

Yeshiva at the Jersey Shore* 1515 Logan Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-2929 yatjs.org

Yeshivat Keter Torah 5 Meridian Rd. Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-935-1234 keter.org

Early Childhood Alphabet Avenue Nursery School at Freehold Jewish Center 59 Broad St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-851-4751

Bet Yaakov 200 Wall St.

West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-728-1400 byjs.org

Congregation Sons of Israel Nursery School PO Box 369 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-446-4924

The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom 5 Ayrmont Lane Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2961 templeshalomnj.org

Marlboro Jewish Center — Early Childhood 103 School Rd. West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2303

Shalom Torah Academy 70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 732-536-0911

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County

22 School Rd. Marlboro, NJ 07746 The Early Learning Center of Temple Shalom 732-431-5525 provides an expert early childhood educaschechtergmc.com

tion and an introduction to Jewish values and learning in a warm, nurturing environment. With the expertise of early childhood educators, children are guided through age appropriate learning experiences that include language arts, music and movement, cognitive skills, dramatic play, fine and gross motor activities, and science. Our integrated two-and-a-half and threeyear-old preschool class provides a plethora of experiential opportunities and allows for more personalized teaching at each child’s developmental level. Our four to five-year-old kindergarten prep class helps students further develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills for success in the upcoming elementary school years. We expand our learning beyond our school environment by enhancing the curriculum with the Little Rockers music program, Mad Science workshops, and pre-k field trips. We offer flexible, affordable schedules for children ages two-and-a-half to five. Our Mommy & Me program for children 14-30 months helps to introduce children to the early learning center environment. Our summer camp offers activities designed just for preschoolers. All are welcome.

Gan Yeladim Nursery School Congregation B’nai Israel 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800, ext. 209

Hillel Yeshiva Early Learning Center 1025 Deal Rd. Ocean, NJ 07712 632-493-9300, ext. 218 hillelyeshiva.org

Temple Beth Ahm Preschool 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1010

Temple Shaari Emeth 400 Craig Rd. PO Box 360 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org

Tinton Falls Cooperative Nursery School 332 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-3990

Yeshivat Keter Torah 301 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-5577

Synagogue Hebrew Schools Center for Jewish Life 176 Route 79 Marlboro, NJ 07746

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Hillel Yeshiva*

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Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth County Hebrew School 26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 chabadwmc.org

Chabad of the Shore Religious School 620 Ocean Ave. West End, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.com

Friedman School of Jewish Studies 1200 Roseld Ave. Ocean, NJ 07712 732-531-4410 torat-el.org

Congregation Ohev Shalom — Marlboro Jewish Center Religious School 103 School Rd. West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2303 mjcnj.com

Temple Beth Ahm Religious School 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-8477 templebethahm.org

Temple Beth Miriam Religious School 180 Lincoln Ave. PO Box 2097 Elberon, NJ 07740 732-222-3754 bethmiriam.org

Temple Beth Shalom Congregation Agudath Jewish Learning Center Religious School Achim Freehold Jewish Community Synagogue 108 Freehold Rd. Center Hebrew School Hebrew School Manalapan, NJ 07726 59 Board St. Freehold, NJ 07728 732-462-0254 freeholdjc.org

138 Pine Brook Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-792-2276

Congregation Ahavat Olam

Logan Road Minyan Hebrew School

106 Windeler Rd. Howell, NJ 07731 732-367-1677 ahavatolam-nj.org

Congregation B’nai Israel Religious School 171 Ridge Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-1800 cbirumson.org

Congregation Kol Am Religious School 3587 Route 9, Suite 520 Freehold, NJ 07728 732-792-8000

Congregation Sons of Israel Hebrew School 1025 Deal Rd. Wayside, NJ 07712 732-446-3000

Congregation Torat El Rabbi Jacob S. 68 THE SOURCE/2013-2014

1806 Route 35 South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662

Monmouth Reform Temple Religious School 332 Hance Ave. Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-747-9365 monmouthreformtemple.org

Perrineville Jewish Center Hebrew School Perrineville Road PO Box 82 Perrineville, NJ 08535 732-446-6018 pjcmillstone.com

Temple Beth Ahm Hebrew High School 550 Lloyd Rd. Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-583-1700 templebethahm.org

732-446-1200 tbshalom.com

Temple Rodeph Torah Religious School Mohawk Drive PO Box 125 Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-308-3836 trt.org

Temple Shaari Emeth Religious School 400 Craig Rd. PO Box 360 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-7744 shaariemeth.org

Temple Shalom Religious School 5 Ayrmont Lane Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-566-2961 templeshalomnj.org

Temple Shalom Religious School offers an exciting, integrated spiraling curriculum that includes studies in Jewish values, Torah, Jewish holidays and festivals, Israel, prayer and God, and Hebrew. Classes are available for kindergarten through 12th grade (membership is not

Torah Links Ocean Township Religious School 1806 Route 35

South Ocean, NJ 07712 732-663-0662

Day Camps

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Camp Oakhurst

Monmouth Torah Links

111 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 732-531-0215

70 Amboy Rd., Suite 101 Morganville, NJ 07751 732-377-9551 torahlinks.net

Camp Shalom

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Gan Israel Day Camp, Manalapan

Chabad at Monmouth University*

Marlboro Jewish Day Camp

620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.org

70 Amboy Rd. Morganville, NJ 07751 732-536-0911

26 Wickatunk Rd. Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-972-3687 cginj.com

176 Route 79 N Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-316-7600 MarlboroJewishDayCamp.com

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required until third grade). Our new monthly Camp Shalom class for kindergarten and first graders offers an affordable, educational, and fun beginning to Jewish learning. Each year our teachers guide our students as they add onto their knowledge of Judaism through discussion, multimedia, and hands-on activities. Family education programs, field trips, and social events make our students feel connected to the Temple Shalom community and their Jewish world. Our students learn in a warm, nurturing Jewish environment that creates lifelong friendships and lasting connections. The objectives for our students include finding joy in living a Jewish life; identifying with the greater Jewish community here, in Israel, and throughout the world; developing a strong integration between home and synagogue; and understanding Jewish holidays and the calendar. Our students learn to put Jewish values into actions and decisions which promote justice, freedom, and peace.

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princeton mercer bucks Community Philanthropy United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks

4 Princess Rd., Suite 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 ujfpmb.org

General Campaign 4 Princess Rd., Suite 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 ujfpmb.org

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campaign 4 Princess Rd., Suite 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 ujfpmb.org

Board of Rabbis of Princeton Mercer Bucks

Congregation Beth Chaim 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401

Jewish Community Foundation of Princeton Mercer Bucks 4 Princess Rd., Suite 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-219-0555 ujfpmb.org/foundation

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Federation Agencies

Jewish Family & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Service of Mercer County

Abrams Hebrew Academy

707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100 jfcsonline.org

31 West College Ave. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1800 abramsonline.org

Center for Jewish Life/ Hillel of Princeton University 70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635 princeton.edu/cjlife

College of New Jersey Jewish Student Union Hillel Brower Student Center, 2nd Floor Office of Campus Life PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08028 609-771-3196 tcnj.edu/~jsu

Greenwood House Robert & Natalie Marcus Home for the Jewish Aged 53 Walker St. Trenton, NJ 08628 609-883-5391

Jewish Community Center of the Delaware Valley 609-883-9550 jcctoday.org

Rider Hillel Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000

Shalom Torah 639 Abbington Dr. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-443-4877

Solomon Schechter of Raritan Valley 511 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-238-7971 ssdsrv.org

Holocaust Programs The Julius and Dorothy Koppelman Holocaust/Genocide Resource Center Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099 609-896-5345 rider.edu/holctr

Abrams Residence Greenwood House’s Assisted Living Facility 50 Walter St. Ewing, NJ08628 609-883-5391

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100; 877-408-5327 jfcsonline.org

Project Sarah Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100 jfcsonline.org

Veterans Associations 1152 Lower Perry Rd. Ewing, NJ 08618 609-655-9276

Central Jersey Post 444: Hightstown

Chabad of Greater Mercer County Friendship Circle

864 Jamestown Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-448-1768

Hebrew Free Loan

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Mercer County 707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100 jfcsonline.org

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Mercer County

religious life Synagogues Conservative Adath Israel Congregation

707 Alexander Rd., Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-987-8100 jfcsonline.org

1958 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-4977 adathisraelnj.org

Princeton Mercer Bucks Jewish Chaplaincy/Jewish Pastoral Counseling

Ahavath Israel Congregation

609-598-9876

50 Maple Stream Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-443-4454 bethel.net

Congregation Beth El of Bucks County 375 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1707

Congregation Brothers Ben Kaufman Post 156: of Israel 530 Washington Crossing Rd. Trenton Newtown, Pa. 18940

Social Services

732 Princeton-Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-252-0124

Beth El Synagogue

1130 Lower Ferry Rd. Ewing, NJ 08618 609-882-3092

215-579-2200 cboi.org

The Jewish Center 435 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-0100 thejewishcenter.org

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County 944 Second Street Pike Richboro, Pa. 18954 215-322-9595

Independent Temple Micah

2688 Main St. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-921-1128

Jewish Renewal P’nai Or

PO Box 3004 Princeton, NJ 08543 609-434-1444

Orthodox Chabad Lubavitch of Bucks County Yardley and Newtown, Pa. 215-321-2220

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Chabad Lubavitch of Lawrenceville

Kehilat Hanahar

PO Box 5201 Trenton, NJ 08638 609-882-4330

85 West Mechanic St. PO Box 417 New Hope, Pa. 08938 215-862-1912 kehilathanahar.org

Chabad Lubavitch of Mercer County

String of Pearls Congregation

731 Princeton Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-252-0124

PO Box 779 Princeton, NJ 08550 609-430-0025 stringofpearlsweb.org

Chabad of the Windsors Temple B’nai Abraham 1686 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor, NJ 08550 609-448-9369 chabadwindsor.com

58 Crosswicks St. PO Box 245 Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-298-1527

Congregation Anshe Emes

Tzedek V’Shalom

1212 West State St. Trenton, NJ 08609 609-396-4343

Congregation Torah Emes

639 Abbington Dr. East Windsor, NJ 08609 609-443-4877

Congregation Workers of Truth 832 West State St. Trenton, NJ 08618 609-396-2231

Young Israel of Lawrenceville 2556 Princeton Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8833 yiol.com

RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Kol Emet 1360 Oxford Valley Rd. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-8522

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PO Box 863 Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-860-0119

Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel 1534 Pennington Rd. Trenton, NJ 08618 609-883-1400

Riverside Memorial Chapels 1310 Prospect St. Ewing Township, NJ 08638 609-771-9109

Mikvaot Chabad Mikvah of Princeton

73 Princeton-Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-497-6380

Mikvah of Central New Jersey 609-443-1599

Reform Congregation Beth Chaim 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401 bethchaim.org

Har Sinai Temple 2411 Pennington Rd. Pennington, NJ 06534 609-730-8100

Shir Ami-Bucks County Jewish Congregation 101 Richboro Rd. Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-968-3400

Funeral Planning Crabiel Home for Funerals 170 North Main St. Milltown, NJ 08850 732-828-1331

Shir Ami Congregation Mikvah Route 332 and 413 Bypass Newtown, Pa. 18940 215-968-3400, ext. 117

education & camps Day Schools Abrams Hebrew Academy 31 East College Ave. Yardley, Pa. 19067 215-493-1800 abramsonline.org

Perelman Jewish Day School 944 Second Street Pike Richboro, Pa. 18954 215-322-4148 pjds.org

50 Maple Stream Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520 609-448-1144 bethel.net

609-443-4877 shalom-torah.org

early chilDhooD Beth chaim Pre-School 329 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-9401 bethchaim.org

youth aND colleGe ProGramS

435 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-921-7207 thejewishcenter.org

Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000

70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635 princeton.edu/cjlife

Jewish community center of the Delaware valley ring Nursery School 609-883-9550 jcctoday.org

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chabad on campus 30 Nassau St., #2A Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-3780 chabadU.net

Brower Student Center, 2nd Floor Office of Campus Life PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08028 609-771-3196 tcnj.edu/~jsu

rider university hillel

the center for Jewish life/hillel at Princeton university

the Jewish center

college of New Jersey Jewish Student union

camp Gan israel of mercer county 731 Princeton-Kingston Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-252-0124

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Shalom torah academy maple Stream road 639 Abbington Dr. Preschool East Windsor, NJ 08520

statewide community

732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

Arts & Music

Holocaust Resource Center of Kean University

Rutgers Jewish Film Festival

The Regal Cinema Commerce Center 2399 US 1 South North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-932-4166 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

Holocaust Programs

Library, Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4660

Israel Connection American Friends of Magen David Adom 352 Seventh Ave., Suite 400 New York, NY 10001 212-757-1627 afmda.org

Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale American Jewish Community College League for Israel 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738 732-224-2769 holocaustbcc.org

Drew University Center for Holocaust/ Genocide Study Embury Hall Madison, NJ 07940 973-408-3600 drew.edu/depts./chs

Herbert and Leonard Littman Families Holocaust Resource Center The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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450 Seventh Ave., Suite 808 New York, NY 10123 212-371-1583

ARZA

633 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 212-650-4280 ARZA.org

ARZA, the Reform Israel Fund, is successfully advancing the cause of religious pluralism and democracy in Israel. ARZA is the primary connection to Israel for all Reform Jews in the United States and is in the forefront of the movement to uphold the right of women to pray at the Wall. Eighty percent of Israeli Jews consider themselves secular and 34 percent identify Reform Judaism as the movement they most closely identify with. Working together with the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, ARZA provides support to its congregations, award winning programs, kibbutzim, and the Israel Religious Action Center.

JNF

New Jersey Regional Office Information Serving: The New Jersey Area 215 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-593-0095

NORPAC

PO Box 1543 Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 201-788-5133 norpac.net

State of Israel Bonds — Metropolitan NJ 6245 Town Center Way Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-0516; 800-404-3235 israelbonds.com

Development Corporation for Israel/State of Israel Bonds offers securities issued by the government of Israel. Since its inception in 1951, Israel Bonds has secured $35 billion in investment capital for the development of every aspect of Israel’s economy, including agriculture, commerce, and industry. Throughout its history, Israel has maintained a perfect record on the payment of principal and interest on the securities it has issued. Israel Bonds proceeds play an important role in absorbing immigrants to Israel and in providing crucial financial resources to Israel for a new era of promise and opportunity.

State of Israel Bonds — New Jersey 230 Old Bridge Turnpike South River, NJ 08882 732-390-2173 israelbonds.com

Jewish Media New Jersey Jewish News

901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981 973-887-3900 njjewishnews.com

Women’s Organizations

American Jewish Committee — New Jersey Area

AMIT

225 Millburn Ave., Suite 305 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-7844 ajc.org

Anti-Defamation League — New Jersey Region 743 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-669-9700 new-jersey@adl.com

B’nai B’rith International Tri-State Region — Northeast Field Area 1420 Walnut St., Suite 720 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 866-790-0720 bnaibrith.org

Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs PO Box 105 Highland Park, IL 60035 847-433-5999 jacpac.org

New Jersey State Association of Jewish Federations Wilf Jewish Community Campus 1391 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 908-352-7930

Social Services New Jersey Association of Jewish Communal Service 201-796-5151

817 Broadway New York, NY 10003 212-477-4720 amitchildren.org

AMIT enables Israel’s youth to realize their potential and strengthens Israeli society by educating and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence, religious values, and Zionist ideals. Some 70 percent of AMIT’s 25,000 students live in development towns or other “peripheral” areas of the country. The AMIT schools promote religious tolerance, service to the state, and the recognition that every child is blessed with unique talents and abilities. Founded in 1925, AMIT operates 108 schools, youth villages, surrogate family residences, and other programs, constituting Israel’s only government-recognized network of religious Jewish education incorporating academic and technological studies.

Hadassah Northern NJ Region

care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters as well as youth in Israel and America, through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy, and Jewish continuity. The Southern New Jersey Region stretches from Colonia in the north to Vineland in the south, and across the state from Camden County to the Jersey Shore. Our 41 chapters and groups comprise almost 14,000 members and 1,500 male associates and cover a diversity of demographics. Our region’s mission is to ensure that Hadassah thrives in Southern New Jersey and promotes the extraordinary work of the national Hadassah organization. To that end, our goals include expanding and growing membership in our region, increasing fundraising for Hadassah’s projects, and promoting Hadassah’s identity and presence in the local community.

Hadassah chapters Ahava Chapter Barbara Feinberg, 732-536-1040 Barbkf18@gmail.com

Alisa Chapter Bernice Bloom

Canal Walk Chapter

760 Northfield Ave., Suite 290 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3996 hadassah.org/northernnewjersey

Bonnie Shrager bbshrager@comcast.net

Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people of Israel. It enhances the health of people worldwide through its support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America, through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy, and Jewish continuity. In the Northern NJ Region, our 27 chapters provide programming and membership opportunities for supporters in accordance with Hadassah’s mission and goals.

Colonia Chapter

Hadassah Southern New Jersey Region 3301 Highway 66, Bldg. C Neptune, NJ 07753 732-643-1100 snj.hadassah.org

Chai Lights of Somerset Chapter Diane Fero Ann Frank

Deal Shore-Long Branch Sophy Kirsch, 732-493-8049

East Brunswick Chapter Barbara Pollak, 732-257-0049 eastbrunswick@gmail.com

Greenbriar Chapter Mollie Shapiro

Hador Haba Chapter

Gina Haber Marlboro Chapter

Maxine Liebers, 732-409-7630 marlborohadassah@gmail.com

Masada Chapter Hattie Adelman

Matawan/Aberdeen Chapter

Nannette Finkel-Rebach 732-583-2779, nfrebach@optimum.net

Metuchen/Edison/Gesher Chapter Rena Kallman, 732-549-0879 renakallman@gmail.com

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Monroe Township Chapter Norma Klein, 609-860-9782 Nhk7382003@gmail.com

Ocean Township Chapter Marnee Bloomfield 732-768-0142 marnbloom@verizon.net

Old Bridge Chapter Suzanne Balaban

PrincetonTikvat Ha’Atid Chapter Laurie Bershad bershadfamily@verizon.net

Raritan Valley Chapter Sara Goodman Hand

L’Dor V’Dor Chapter

Neshama Marcus ywhadassahevents@yahoo.com

Red Bank Chapter

Danielle Mason, 646-283-6034 Danielle@mdehl.com

Regency Chapter

Karen Calder, 732-521-0301 kdc0825@gmail.com

Somerset Chapter Andrea Puszkin

Stonebridge Chapter Carol Lynn Schutzberg

Trenton Lawrence Chapter Marcia Krakauer

Village Grande Chapter Anne Weidler

Jewish Women International Northern New Jersey Council 100 Stone Hill Rd., Apt. G4 Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-9294

ORT America, Inc. New Jersey Region 1620 Route 22 Union, NJ 07083 888-675-2678 ortamerica.org

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Garden State Region 13 Red Barn Lane Randolph, NJ 07869 973-361-1016

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religious life Synagogue Organizations Orthodox Union 11 Broadway New York, NY 10004 212-563-4000 ou.org

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association 1299 Church Rd. Wyncote, Pa. 19095 215-576-5210 therra.org

Union for Reform Judaism 633 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 212-650-4000 urj.org

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism – Mid-Atlantic District 1090 King Georges Post Road Suite 1003 Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-4301 ou.org

veniently located on US Highway 1 at the Garden State Parkway, half a mile from Woodbridge Center Mall. Beth Israel is a pleasant 35-minute drive from New York City and Brooklyn and is easily accessible from all points in New Jersey. Beth Israel Cemetery has been serving the Jewish community of New Jersey and New York since 1927. Beth Israel offers burial spaces, above ground mausoleums, and cremation options. Pre-need discount incentives, as well as pre-need interest-free payment programs, are available.

Elmwood Cemetery Association PO Box 5387 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732-545-1445

Floral Park and Washington Cemeteries

104 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 732-297-2336

Mt. Lebanon Cemeteries Gill Lane Iselin, NJ 08830 732-283-1010

Monuments Haimm Memorial Center

Cemeteries

10 Main St. Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-634-8500

Beth Abraham Cemetery

Miller Memorials, Co. LLC

617 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-7460

Beth Israel Cemetery Route 1 North Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-634-2100

Beth Israel Cemetery and the Temple and Sanctuary of Israel Mausoleums are con-

45 Samworth Rd. Clifton, NJ 07012 973-773-9893; 800-709-1231

Raiken-Epstein Memorials 308 Grove St. Newark, NJ 07103 973-373-0960

Agencies JESNA-Jewish Education Service of North America 212-284-6896 jesna.org

B’nai B’rith Youth Organization — Greater Jersey-Hudson River Region 411a N. Wood Ave. Linden, NJ 07036 908-925-0310; 888-YES-BBYO

The Center for Jewish Life/Hillel at Princeton University

Adult Education

70 Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-258-3635

Jewish Studies Online

30 Nassau St., #2A Princeton, NJ 08542 609-683-3780 chabadU.net

The Bildner Center, 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

Youth and College Programs The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-932-2033 BildnerCenter.rutgers.edu

The Bildner Center at Rutgers connects the university with the community through public programs on Israel and Jewish history and culture, as well as the annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival. It fosters academic excellence by supporting conferences, visiting scholars, student research, and study abroad. The center’s Littman Holocaust Resource Center provides teacher training, scholarly resources, and public programs on the Holocaust, racism, and genocide. Working closely with the Department of Jewish Studies, the center offers a wide range of programs for students and seminars for faculty and promotes lifelong learning through Jewish studies online — free courses, open to the community, taught by Rutgers faculty.

Chabad on Campus

Chabad House — Lubavitch, Rutgers University Jewish Student Center 170 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-296-1800 chabadnj.org

Chabad at Monmouth University 620 Ocean Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-229-2424 chabadshore.org

College of New Jersey Jewish Student Union Brower Student Center, 2nd Floor Office of Campus Life PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08028 609-771-3196 tcnj.edu/~jsu

Jewish Studies Dept. at Rutgers University 12 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-932-2033 jewishstudies.rutgers.edu

Kean University Jewish Culture Club Kean University Union, NJ 07083 908-737-4061

North American Federation of Temple Youth — NJ Region 56 Ridgewood Rd. Washington Twp., NJ 07675 201-722-9090

Rabbinical College of America 226 Sussex Ave., PO Box 1996 Morristown, NJ 07962-1996

Rider University Hillel Route 206 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-896-5000

Rutgers Hillel

93 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-545-2407 rutgershillel.org

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism — Mid-Atlantic District 1090 King Georges Post Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 732-738-4301

United Synagogue Youth and Kadima 1090 King Georges Post Rd. Edison, NJ 08837 732-73USY60 (738-7960)

Young Judaea NJ Regional Office 295 Main St. Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-494-2609

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Marketplace American Sleep Center 531 South Ave. Garwood, NJ 07027 908-518-9193 americansleepcenter.net

Lowest prices for Simmons Beauty Rest firm, plush firm, plush, extra firm, euro top, and pillow top mattresses. Lowest prices for 10-inch cool gel-infused memory foam mattresses. Free delivery, free removal, free mattress protector, free memory foam pillows with purchase of $599 and higher. We beat the competition.

Avalon Assisted Living at Bridgewater 565 Route 28 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-707-8800 BridgewaySeniorCare.com

Family owned and operated, Family Business of the Year finalist, and winner of Courier News’ Best of the Best Adult Community. A Bridgeway Senior Healthcare Community that is beautifully decorated with many amenities including piano parlor, library, computer room, and coffee shop. Accommodations for individuals and couples. A full continuum of care available — including rehab, sub-acute, and long term care. Licensed nursing on premises 24/7. Specialized programming for those with Alzheimer’s disease and memory related impairments with all private apartments, all inclusive price, and all staff trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Avalon Assisted Living at Hillsborough 393 Amwell Rd. Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-874-7200 BridgewaySeniorCare.com

Family owned and operated by Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, finalist for Family Business of the Year. Stunning new community with active residents and winner of Courier News’ Best of the Best Assisted Living. Licensed nursing on premises 24/7. Spacious studios and two-bedroom apartments, beauty salon, movie theater, and on-site therapy by Kessler.

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Core. Separate memory care program specializing in Alzheimer’s and other memory related impairments. Adjacent to the new Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, providing sub-acute rehab and long term care, for a full continuum of care all on one campus.

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Bridgewater 270 Route 28 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-722-7022 BridgewaySeniorCare.com

Bridgeway at Bridgewater is a family owned and operated care center specializing in providing top-rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for over 31 years. Full continuum of care with The Avalon Assisted Living in Bridgewater, both conveniently located on Route 28. Nationally renowned Kessler.Core provides personalized rehabilitation treatment programs through physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Medicare and Medicaid certified, accepting payment from a wide variety of payer sources. Featuring a beautiful atrium and lovely landscaped walking paths. Bridgeway is proud of its excellent reputation as an affordable, quality healthcare provider and has been recognized by US World and News Report and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid as a top-rated, five star facility.

Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough 395 Amwell Rd. Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-281-4400 BridgewaySeniorCare.com

Bridgeway at Hillsborough, Bridgeway Senior Healthcare’s newest facility, is family owned and operated, bringing 30+ years of experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. In a campus-like setting adjacent to The Avalon Assisted Living, Bridgeway features spacious living and dining room areas, a gorgeous sunroom, and beautifully landscaped walking paths. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac rehabilitation are provided

by nationally renowned Kessler.Core. The brand new facility has a life skills gym and transitional activities-of-daily-living suites. Secured memory care program. Medicare and Medicaid certified and accepting payment from a variety of payer sources. This beautiful new building upholds Bridgeway’s fine tradition of providing top-rated quality care to its sub-acute rehab patients and long term residents and is 5 star rated by CMS.

Irit Felsen, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 420 Boulevard, Suite 203 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-541-9900 iritfelsen.com

I obtained my MA from Hebrew University in Israel, my PhD from Hamburg University in Germany, and my post-doctoral training at Yale University. I am fluent in Hebrew, English, German, and Polish. I maintain a private practice in New Jersey, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and am an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University in New York. I see people for a variety of life issues and mental health conditions, including relationship and interpersonal issues, marital counseling; depression and anxiety; loss, trauma, PTSD; and cross-cultural issues. E-mail irit.felsen@gmail.com to arrange for a free telephone consultation.

Glassworks Studio, Inc 151 South St., lower level Morristown, NJ 07960 973-656-0800 umakeglass.com

Visit the best kept secret in Morris County; the country’s largest public, walk in specialized glass fusing studio, in the heart of Morristown. No experience necessary, no special talents required! Bring your imagination, your creativity and be ready for a unique and wonderful experience. Glassworks staff will instruct and guide you through the crafting process. Fused and processed pieces are ready for pick up in one week. (Shipping is available.) Glassworks also hosts private parties, field trips, and corporate outings. Glassworks Public Studio hours are Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Or join us for adult night (BYOB) every Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m.

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mindfulness-Based Stress reduction center of NJ 732-549-9100 mindfulnessnj.com

Jon Kabat-Zinn’s world-renowned and highly empirically validated Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Educational Program is being offered in Edison each summer and Summit each winter by Dr. Diane Handlin, PhD (NJ lic. #3306). Dr. Handlin, founder and executive director of the MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction Center of NJ, is the only person in NJ certified by the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School to teach this. Please note: Although this program provides powerful methods for reducing stress and enhancing overall health and well-being, it is neither psychotherapy nor a medical program. Visit www.mindfulnessnj.com or call 732-549-9100 for more information.

South Jersey Kung Fu, Qigong and tai chi School 55 Lakeview Rd. Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 856-427-4264 home.comcast.net~carolezak

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ORTHODONTISTS Lawrence S. Harte, DDS SP #2184

Douglas S. Harte, DMD

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