How the Talmud Evolved: From Teacher Training to Town Zoning, It’s All There
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
Understanding Hamas: A Special Briefing
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange. Talk by Rabbi Robert Tobin following Shabbat services and kiddush. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Tu b’Shvat Seder
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 6:30 p.m. Includes dinner and fruit tastings. Cost is $20 adults, $10 children, with a $50 maximum per family. Register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php#.
Young Family Tu b’Shvat Celebration, A Gift-it-4Ward Event
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring loose change to donate toward JNF’s water conservation project. Cost is $5 per child, $15 maximum per family. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Message in a Bottle
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. An exploration by Robert Lichtman, chief Jewish learning officer, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, of how followers of the Vilna Gaon reached out in the early 19th century to contact the “lost tribes” of Israel. Register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
“The Ultimate Final Exam”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ“The Ultimate Final Exam: The Six Questions We Will be Asked at the End of our Lives.” B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Presented by Robert Lichtman, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest’s chief Jewish learning officer. Based on the teachings of Rava, a Talmudic sage who taught almost 2,000 years ago. Register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php# […]
Critical Challenges in Israel Today
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Speaker is David Mallach, vice president, Jewish Federations of North America and executive vice chairman of United Israel Appeal. Series continues Nov. 20 and 27. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
“Who is God’s Favorite?”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, Oct. 22 and 29, 7 p.m. Rabbi Iscah Waldman, chair of Judaic Studies and teacher of Rabbinic literature and Talmud at Golda Och Academy, reveals the charm and wisdom of rabbinic tales about the creation of humanity. Free, register at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Meet the Candidates
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJTown Hall with Robert Parisi and Joseph Krakoviak, candidates in West Orange Mayoral Election, held at B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 4-6 p.m. Call 973-731-0160.
Apple Dipping for Simchat Torah and Young Family Sukkot Celebration
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 973-731-0160.
History of Jewish Music with Marsha Schreier
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Continues through Nov. 14. Call 973-731-0160.
The Bible Players
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 6:30 p.m. Children’s presentation of Torah stories during the Yom Kippur Neilah service. Call 973-731-0160.
Minyan Meyuchad
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 11 a.m. Monthly Shabbat service and program designed for adults with special needs. Call 973-731-0160.
“Israel and American Jews: Common Destiny or Separate Path?”
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7:30 p.m. With Knesset member and Deputy Minister Dr. Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States. Also features a performance by The West Point Jewish Choir, private student reception with Oren, and patron reception with Oren (cost is $180 and includes preferred seating) at 7. General admission is […]
Selichot Night
B’nai Shalom 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJB’nai Shalom, West Orange, 10:30 p.m. Learn about High Holiday music with Rabbi Robert Tobin and David Ackerman, shaliach tzibur for the holidays, followed by a service. Call 973-731-0160.