Temple Sholom of West Essex in Cedar Grove, Congregation Beth Am of West Essex in Verona ending March with lots of programming.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Temple Sholom of West Essex will host a program to help supporters of Israel get involved in supporting and educating the public about the Jewish State. “Step Up for Israel: Get Educated, Get Empowered,” will take place on Wednesday, March 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the synagogue, located at 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. The program, sponsored by the Community Relations Council of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest New Jersey, uses film and discussion to dispel rumors Israel is an apartheid and illegal state. Eliot Mathias, chair of the group’s Step Up for Israel initiative and director of Hasbara Fellowships, will moderate the discussion after the films, “Crossing The Line” and “Communicating for Israel” will be shown. For more information …
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Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell synagogues mark holiday with services, skits.
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The joyous Jewish holiday of Purim will take place locally this week in Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell with services and performances by synagogue members. The holiday commemorates the efforts of Queen Esther and her uncle, Mordecai, who stood up to King Ahashverosh’s prime minister Haman and stopped a decree to kill all the Jews of Persia in 400 BC. Haman was eventually hung for his evil decree. Jews around the world make noise with groggers and hiss to drown out the mention of Haman’s name. The story of Purim is read from a scroll called a Megillah. Local synagogues will hold Purim services, carnivals and events beginning Wednesday night. Here’s a look of what’s happening locally in Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell: Congregation Beth…
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