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Photos of Past Events
Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Pot Luck Dinner - Friday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Save the dates, details TBA.
Family Mitzvah Day - Sunday, September 12
HELP TO FEED THE HUNGRY IN OUR AREA!
The day will start with breakfast at the temple at 11:00 a.m., then caravan to (or join us at) Peaceful Valley Farms, 150 Pittstown Rd,, Pittstown, at 12:30. This is part of America's Grow-a-Row. Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty! Flyer (pdf, 60kb)
PAST EVENTS:
Congregational Picnic - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - Swimming, boating, fishing, wiffle ball, ping pong, conversation and of course, good food, always make this annual event a rousing success.
Book Club - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The temple Sisterhood invited interested temple member to a "book club" meeting at the home of Diane Margolin & Mike Weiner. The book discussed was the current best seller, The Help by Katherine Stockett (NY Times review).
Shabbat Service With Temple 'Rock Band', Friday, April 16, 2010
Back by popular demand after its debut performance last month, the temple 'Rock Band' returned with Cantor Coyot leading temple members accompanying the service with instruments and voice.
Talent Show, Saturday, April 10, 2010
Another memorable night of song, dance and surprises. The annual Talent Show is not to be missed.
Shabbat Across America - Friday, March 19, 2010
The JCNWJ has its own version of Shabbat Across America, the national program designed to reach out to Jews across North America who are detached from Judaism to help them connect with a Jewish community. Services were followed by a kosher (dairy) pot luck dinner. The service was enhanced by the temple "Rock Band" which also accompanied songs following dinner.
Purim Spiel, Megillah Reading and Purim Carnival - February 28, 2010
The annual retelling of the story of Purim - the JCNWJ Purim Spiel is unlike any other and not to be missed!
Menorah Lighting in Long Valley - December 18, 2009
Temple members led the celebration at the public menorah lighting on the last night of Hanukkah at the “Splash” restaurant, One West Mill Road, Long Valley. The lighting of the final candle of the holiday was followed by dinner at Splash with festive singing and celebration. The temple's Chanukah service began at 7:30 back at the temple.
Healing Service for Chanukah - December 13, 2009
Our Healing Service is for anyone and everyone, for the sick and the ones who care for the sick, for the recovering and the healthy, for those who want to feel the support of the community and for those who want to do the supporting. At such a service one may gain spiritual strength through listening, reflection, meditation and prayersm or just by knowing that you are not the only one on such a journey. The service was be held with our neighboring congregations, Or Chadash and the Flemington JCC, and in conjunction with the Ohr Tikvah Healing Center of the Jewish Federation of Somerset, Warren and Hunterdon Counties.
Sisterhood Revitalization Meeting - November 15, 2009
See the Sisterhood page for more information.
Kristallnacht Service - November 6, 2009
This year, special guest Anne Bloch joined us as her son and temple member, Lenny, shared her story - as a twelve year old, Anne Plaut was separated from her parents and sent to a children's camp in Holland. Her parents said they'd see her in a month. One year later they picked Anne up on their escape from tyranny. The young Anne survived and still thrives today at 83.
Blood Drive - October 11, 2009 - Donating one unit of blood can save up to three lives - tripling your mitzvah!
Summer Shabbat Service Followed by Potluck Supper - July 24, 2009
Send-off for Cantor Marcy, May 30, 2009
Student Cantor Marcy Kadin's three years with us were drawing to a close and we wanted to say a proper goodbye as a congregation. So a special Havdallah service was held at which Marcy performed several pieces from her recital, followed by a schmooze party in her honor in the simcha room.
Guest Speaker Rabbi Robin Nafshi, "On Jewish Healing" - May 1, 2009
In addition to her duties serving as a congregational rabbi at Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough, Rabbi Nafshi is committed to working in the area of Jewish healing. She currently serves as the Community Rabbi-Community Chaplain for Ohr Tikvah Jewish Healing Center of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties. In the late 1990s, after being involved as a lay leader in her local community, Robin Nafshi realized her calling in her commitment to the Jewish people and Jewish life. Her past work as a hospice chaplain and present work with Ohr Tikvah ensure that her thoughts on Jewish healing are important and relevant to all of us in our daily lives.
Marcy Kadin Senior Recital and Luncheon - April 22, 2009
This was the culmination of five years of study and Marcy was thrilled to share this morning and lunch with members of the JCNWJ. The recital was entitled "Ha Manginah Nisheret" and was held at Hebrew Union College.
Yom HaShoah Observance, Guest Speaker Tova Friedman "The Holocaust through the Eyes of a Child" - April 19, 2009
Our guest, Tova Friedman, presented a short film after her riveting and moving talk on "The Holocaust through the Eyes of a Child" for our annual Yom HaShoah observance. Mrs. Friedman, a mere six-and-a-half when the concentration camp was liberated by the Russians, was one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz. Mrs. Friedman, a noted and sought-after speaker, has shared her experiences in Auschwitz with many schools and organizations.
Talent Show - March 28, 2009
This annual event always features entertaining - and surprising! - performances by young and old alike. Music, dance, songs, poetry and drama - an evening not to miss! An ice cream social followed.
Scout Shabbat, February 6, 2009 - A.J. Seidorf received a special commendation, presented by Helen Mattson on behalf of the congregation, for his Eagle Scout project, which benefited the JCNWJ. Connor Onweller received his Aleph award, presented in absentia by his teacher Mike Weiner and read by Sharon Herson. (Some who were present remembered when A.J. received his Aleph.)
Charlotte Fels 90th Birthday Lunch, December 7, 2008
A potluck lunch to honor one of our oldest and dearest members.
Non-Jews by Birth, Jews By Choice, November 16, 2008
Sometimes our non-Jewish members mention that they want to learn more about Judaism. Rabbi Lewis would like to know how she can help, but she can't do that without the person's help. The only agenda was for those interestd to talk and for the rabbi to listen.
Kristallnacht Commemoration, November 7, 2008
Dr. Susan Lederman, Professor of Public Administration at Kean University, spoke on the topic "Broken Glass and a Broken World: Reflections of a Hidden Child on the Holocaust"
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia, Dr. Lederman survived the Holocaust as a hidden child and immigrated with her parents to the United States in 1948. She has served as Director of Kean's Master of Public Administration Program and as the founding Executive Director of the Gateway Institute for Regional Development. She has been on the faculty at the University since 1977. Dr. Lederman is also a past president of the League of Women Voters of the United States (1990-92) and served as the president of the New Jersey League of Women Voters. She holds leadership positions in various civic organizations and is serving or has served on several state commissions. She is a past president of Temple Sinai (1993-94). Susan Lederman holds an A.B. degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University.
Our annual commemoration of Kristallnacht is part of the Shabbat evening service.
Kabalat Shabbat Service / Potluck Dinner - July 25, 2008
This early and short Kabbalat Shabbat service on July 25 began at 6:00 p.m. It was followed by a dairy/vegetarian potluck supper.
Yom HaShoa Observance - April 27, 2008
Dr. Mathilde Benveniste was the guest speaker at our Yom HaShoah observance. Dr. Benveniste spoke about the experiences of her family, one of five that remained in Thessaloniki (Salonika), Greece, and survived the Nazi occupation. (More than 50,000 Jews from Thessaloniki were deported and murdered in the Holocaust.) She placed her personal story in the context of the history of her native city, once known as "Mother of Israel" and "Jerusalem of the Balkans."
Community Seder, April 20, 2008
The second annual Community Seder had lots of wonderful home-cooked food. The dinner is coordinated in advance, with all participants bringing specified items.
Talent Show - March 29, 2008
This annual event always features entertaining - and surprising! - performances by young and old alike. The program was followed by a make-your-own sundae dessert.
Making Time Sacred: And the Rest Is Commentary - January 6, 2008
In this talk, it is argued that transforming the not-yet holy into the holy, and in the process making time sacred is the single commandment that underlies all other commandments. Rabbi Dennis Shulman, Ph.D., examined selected biblical and talmudic passages, as well as some of the writing of Abraham Joshua Heschel to argue that to be Jewish and/or spiritual, one must sanctify time.
Awarding of the Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) Emblem to A.J. Seidorf - December 21, 2007
During Shabbat services A.J. Seidorf was awarded the Ner Tamid Emblem, a pendant representing the Eternal Light. The emblem symbolizes the completion of all the requirements of the Ner Tamid program, an official Boy Scouts of America program that helps participants to grow spiritually. Developed by the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, the program is intended for boys in grades 6-9. Similar programs have been developed by the Protestant and Catholic committees on Scouting.
60th Anniversary Celebration Picnic - June 10, 2007 - Celebration at the home of Mike Weiner and Diane Margolin. This family event had food, music, game, swimming, fishing and fun.
"My Gift to You: Personal Recollections of a Hungarian Jewish Child from the Holocaust Years" - April 15, 2007
Esther Bakonyi, speaker on Yom HaShoah
Prepared text of Esther's talk (pdf, 20kb)
A Day to Remember - An account of Charlotte Fels reading from her book, This is My Story, February 25, 2007.
"A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?" - A unique program designed to engage "beginners" – Jewish or not – in learning more about Judaism. September 2005
Service for Healing, December 11, 2005
Here are some pictures from events at the JCNWJ:
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