Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell. Rendsburg will present three lectures on his new book, “How the Bible is Written.” On Jan. 24, following 5:30 services, dinner will be held followed by a lecture, “Reading Creation: Genesis 1.” On Jan. 25, at 1 p.m., he will speak at Lunch ’n’ Learn on “Genesis 29: The Story of […]
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 5:30 p.m. For families with children in K-second grade and their siblings, followed by a free pizza dinner. RSVP to Brenda Small at bsmall@tbanj.org or 973-994-3950. Visit tbanj.org/jewish-learning-program for more information.
Temple Emanu-El, Edison, will hold a Shabbat Dinner and Service on Friday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. Cost is $18 adults, $12 ages 7-14, $36 maximum per family. Call 732-549-4442.
Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell, 5:45 p.m. Services will be followed by a tailgate-type dinner with games and contests; wear your favorite team jersey. Cost is $20 adults/children 13+; $10, children 3-12; free for ages 2 and under; $54 maximum per family. RSVP by Jan. 24 at Agudath.org/events or contact caioffice@agudath.org or 973-226-3600.
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 5:45 p.m. Shabbat dinner and services. Cost is $18 adults; $10 children (under 11); BYO kosher wine or beer. Register at tbsnj.org/programs or contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 6:30 p.m. Featuring professional quartet and organist Sándor Szabó and honoring the legacy of composer Gershon Kingsley with pieces from his 1990 Friday night service “Shiru L’Adonai: Sing to God!” Contact tbainfo@tbanj.org or 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
The Women’s League at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, will lead Friday evening services along with clergy members on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. An oneg will follow the service. To participate, contact Peggy Shapiro at kendimo@comcast.net or Jan Berger at janberger17@gmail.com. Call 609-896-4977 or go to adathisraelnj.org.
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 12:15 pm, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor will be sponsoring a Shabbat Kiddush after services, during their Scholar in Residence weekend. During the Kiddush, participate in a discussion, “Riding with the Tide: Strategies for Swimming in the Sea of the Talmud” facilitated by visiting scholar, Rabbi Elliot Goldberg. […]
East Brunswick Jewish Center will host Rutgers University’s Kol Halayla a cappella group for a Shabbat Shira Shabbaton. Programming includes enhanced Kabbalat Shabbat services and Shabbat dinner; on Saturday, a Shabbat service will be held with singing, and the group will perform at a 7:30 p.m. concert. To register, go to ebjc.org/ShabbatShira or contact mensclub@ebjc.net.
Temple Ner Tamid, Bloomfield, 6 p.m. Featuring the Stonewall Chorale, the first gay and lesbian chorus in the U.S., who will sing at 6:30 Shabbat services. A potluck dairy dinner will follow, followed by a concert at 8. Call 973-338-1500.
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael, 6:15 p.m. Shabbat services, dinner, and seder. Cost is $15 adults, $10 children 5-12, free for children under 5. RSVP to joel@mjcby.org.
Congregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, 9:30-11 a.m. Program for children age 5 and under and their parents (older siblings welcome). Free; RSVP to margie.cbh@gmail.com or go to bethhatikvah.org/events.
Share a sweet bedtime adventure and celebrate Tu B'Shevat, birthday of the trees. Event will include a light supper, bedtime songs and puppet show, and a Shalom Shabbat Havdalah ceremony. Recommended ages 3-9 with a grown-up. All are welcome. For more information and rsvp's, contact: treasurehope65@gmail.com
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 11 a.m.-noon. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160, ext. 208.
Raritan Valley Hadassah will hold a Tu b’Shvat seder facilitated by Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wilentz Senior Residence in Somerset. Children are welcome; couvert is $5, with sponsorships available for $18, $54, $72, and $136. RSVP to Marnie Kean at 732-816-4712 or raritanvalleyhadassah@gmail.com.