Casino trip
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJCongregation Beth El, Edison, will visit the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Sunday, March 10, leaving the synagogue at 9:45 a.m. and the casino at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $40, with a casino comp of $25 slot, 50/50 on bus and raffles, brown bag bagel breakfast, snacks, and water. Call 732-287-3951.
Guest Speaker Rabbi Shai Held
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJCongregation Beth El, South Orange, 9:30 a.m. Held, the co-founder of Hadar, will be speaking about the Mitzvah of Protest, kicking off a new season of a chevruta learning program. Email adulted@bethelnj.org.
Family Chanukah
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJCongregation Beth El, Edison, will hold a Family Chanukah Dinner on Friday, Dec. 7, following 6 p.m. services. A traditional chicken and potato latke Shabbat dinner will be served. Call 732-985-7272.
A Night of Comedy at Congregation Beth El in South Orange
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJA Night of Comedy with headliner JESSICA KIRSON (awarded "Best Female Comic" by the MAC association (NYC); recipient of the Nightlife Award for "Best Stand-up Comedian" (NYC)) and Joe Larson (see on Gotham Comedy Live, America's Got Talent, and The Tonight Show's "Laugh Squad." You don't have to be a member (or even Jewish) to […]
Fighting for All Forms of Jewish Expression in Israel
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJFighting for All Forms of Jewish Expression in Israel: A Conversation with Anat Hoffman Congregation Beth El, South Orange, 4:30 p.m. Hoffman is executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center, the legal and advocacy arm of the Reform movement in Israel; and founder of Women of the Wall. Co-sponsored by Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, Oheb […]
“Made in the Image and Likeness of God: An Interfaith Transgender Panel”
Congregation Beth El 222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJCONGREGATION BETH EL, South Orange, and St. George’s Episcopal Church, Maplewood, are sponsoring “Made in the Image and Likeness of God: An Interfaith Transgender Panel in celebration of National Coming Out Day” on Thursday, Oct. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. The panel conversation features Rabbi Abby Stein and Rev. Petra Strand, who will share how coming out […]