ToSTY, the youth group of Temple Shalom, invites everyone to a 50s Style Dance-a-Thon on Saturday, February 11 at the Temple, 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen.  Dress in your best 50’s Style outfit and dance from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Tickets will be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) which helps bring life changing and life saving treatments to children with cancer. ALSF also provides financial and educational resources to families through its childhood cancer programs.

Snacks will be available for sale.  Additional donations are welcome to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Contact ToSTY at shalomtosty@gmail.com for questions and further information.

shalomtosty@gmail.com

Sponsored by: ToSTY, Temple Shalom Youth Group

They loved us SO much, they’ve asked us back to play more Wii bowling, make more crafts and generally brighten the day for more seniors with the residents of the Lester Senior Community, 903-905 Route 10 in Whippany on Sunday, February 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Take a virtual tour of the assisted and independent living spaces and check out photos from past events at Lester Senior Community here: http://jchcorp.org/template.php?section=LL

thejerseytribe@gmail.com

Sponsored by: Jersey Tribe

From doo wop’s earliest harmonies to punk’s anti-melodic anthems to today’s eclectic mix, Jews have played an integral role in rock ‘n’ roll’s development. Join rock and pop culture maven and Beatles expert Susan Ryan for a rousing session on Jewish disc jockeys, promoters, managers, songwriters and performers and their contributions to the music that’s shaped three generations. Whether you’re a hard-core fan or a mere music lover, you’ll tap your feet, sing along and leave this program with a new appreciation for the Jews who’ve made this music their own!

Hosted by progressive Jewish writer and scholar Bennett Muraskin, this free monthly session of the Jewish Cultural School & Society’s (JCSS) adult education series is open to all.

Visit jcss-nj.org for more.

bmuraskin@optonline.net, 973-734-1972

Sponsored by: Jewish Cultural School & Society

Local talented youth sing, dance, perform skits, and gymnastics. $8 in advance, $10 at the door.

juniorboard@templehatikvahnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Hatikvah

Bring your pre-school children (ages 3-5) in their pj’s to Temple Hatikvah for a short service, a bedtime story and a juice and cookies.

rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Hatikvah

Usher in Shabbat with a musical service

Temple Office at (732) 308-0055

Sponsored by: The Temple

Shabbat Across America, Friday Evening Dinner Program with Scholar in Residence Rabbi Leonard Levy.  The Topic will be Jewish Law:  Past, Present, and Future. 
Adults 13+ $18; Children 6-12: $8; Children under 6: Free

RSVP by February 21, 2012.  Call they synagogue office at 732-446-3000 All major credit cards accepted.

Ph 732-446-3000.  Email: arobinson@sonsofisrael.com

Sponsored by: Congregation Sons of Israel and Nationa Jewish Outreach Program

Purim Carnival!  Enjoy moon bounce, dunk the rabbi, and games, games, and more games!  Win prizes!  Enjoy lunch, ice cream and cotton candy!

Karen Lewin
215-493-1707
karen@bethelyardley.org

Sponsored by: Congregation Beth El PTO

A kid-friendly celebration of Purim with games and prizes.  Come eat a Hamantashen.

rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Hatikvah

Fun for the entire family! Games, prizes, food, face painting and more…..

Temple Office at (732)308-0055

Sponsored by: Temple Rodeph Torah

Come hear the Megillah read and enjoy some Hamentashen.  Happy Purim!

rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Hatikvah

Friday, March 9       10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

A kick-start to spring! More than 250 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople invite spring cleaners and sun-seekers to awaken their senses and treat themselves to something special. The jury-selected craftspeople personally show and sell their handmade works at the award-winning Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, offering their of one-of-a-kind handmade items in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography, and fine art.

The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset will feature:

- “A Sensory Celebration,” the show’s new theme, highlights the full experience of enjoying fine, contemporary American crafts with thousands handcrafted items to touch, see, taste, smell and hear.

- Gourmet foods and favorites—including candies and chocolates, hearty soups, artisan breads, jams and dips, syrups, and olive oils—will be available to sample and purchase from dozens of specialty food purveyors.

- Master craftspeople will show how their work is made in continuous live demonstrations.

- Family entertainment includes interactive children’s activities and live contemporary music.

For more information, including driving directions and admission discounts, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com or call (800) 210-9900. Free parking is available on site.

Adults $7 online; $9 at the door, Children under 12 free
Parking free
Ticket is good for all 3 days

www.sugarloafcrafts.com
(800) 210-9900

Sponsored by: Sugarloaf Craft Festivals

Join us Sunday, March 11th 11:30am to 2:30pm for family fun at the Temple Shalom Purim carnival.  Test your skill on the GIANT TEAM CHALLENGE, get your face painted, make your own jewelry, buy some food and win valuable prizes!  Come in costume if you like. 

shalom@templeshalomnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Shalom Youth Committee, ToSTY, Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will be hosting their first Girl Scout Shabbat (Sabbath) on Friday, March 16, 5:30-7:30pm.  Girl Scouts of all denominations and ages are invited.  The event is Free.

Each March during Girl Scout Week, churches and synagogues across the country participate in Girl Scout Shabbat or Girl Scout Sabbath. Scout Shabbat offers an opportunity for Scouts to explore other faiths and allows worshipers to honor Scouts and Scout Leaders in the community for their achievements and service.  This will be done as part of the standard Jewish Friday Night Service.  A special workshop for Girl Scouts will be held before the general congregation service.  Girls are encouraged to wear their uniform. 

The first 50 girls who RSVP will receive a Girl Scout Shabbat Patch.  Please Register by March 1, Include number of girls, town, grade and troop number.  Call 973-538-9292 or email troop4208@gmail.com.  Please let us know if you’ve earned the “my promise, my faith” patch for this year so we can highlight your accomplishment.

All troops of any denomination are invited and the event is free.
Please be aware: no camera or cell phone use is allowed in the building during Shabbat services

Gigi Schwartz
973-538-9292
troop4208@gmail.com

Sponsored by: Morristown Jewish Center

A joyous musical celebration of Shabbat.  Open to the community.

rabbi@templehatikvahnj.org

Sponsored by: Temple Hatikvah

Join the fun as we celebrate Shabbat during this musical service. Come ready to clap, sing, and rock with a new mode of Shabbat.

Temple Office (732)308-0055

Sponsored by: Temple Rodeph Torah

A musical event to usher in Shabbat.

The Temple Office at (732)308-0055

Sponsored by: The Temple

              2012 NJ SUMMER CAMP FAIRS

          …connecting great kids with great camps…

                    FREE ADMISSION
          All camp fairs will run from Noon to 3 p.m.

                COME FIND A GREAT CAMP!

Camps of All Kinds: Day, Overnight, Adventure, Computer, Special Interest, Special Needs, Baseball, Soccer, other Sports Travel and more.

Meet Camp Directors, get door prizes, Free giveaways from camps, Free Snacks, Free DVDs of camps, Free brochures, Jobs available, Bring the family, Free Parking

Parents with a 50+-page booklet summarizing all the camps and providing future contact information for all the camps participating in the camp fairs this season.  Camp directors show DVDs, talk with parents about their summer programs

For a list of participating camps, additional camp fairs and directions:
              www.njcampfairs.com

www.njcampfairs.com

Sponsored by: Sensational Summers

The 22nd annual Susy Schwartz Memorial concert features SIX13 - the Jewish a cappella group that’s got kids and adults everywhere excited! Proceeds from the concert fund the
“Passport to Israel” program, which offers each Neve Shalom Bar and Bat Mitzvah a stipend towards a trip to Israel with an educational component.

http://www.neveshalom.net/susyschwartzdetails.html

Sponsored by: Neve Shalom - Susy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Fund