Meet the Rabbi
Meet Rabbi Pivo
Rabbi Jeff Pivo is a southern California native who received his BA in Jewish Studies from UCLA in 1994 and a Master of Hebrew Letters and ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2000. He has served suburban congregations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois and has taught in a variety of settings, from Solomon Schechter middle school to Melton Adult School, and from playing guitar in Tot Shabbat to teaching Talmud to other rabbis. Outside the walls of the shul, he has been active in improving inter-synagogue programming by bringing different synagogues together to support JUF and JNF, and building interfaith relationships through Chicago’s Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. Rabbi Pivo is a past president of the Chicago region Rabbinical Assembly’s Chicago region and has served on the Executive Committees of both the Chicago and Philadelphia Boards of Rabbis.
Rabbi Pivo is married to Lisa, whom he met at UCLA, and they have been blessed with four wonderful children: Aaron, Celia, Max, and Zachary. Rabbi is an avid record collector and Beatles fan.
With a passion for deep engagement with Jewish texts, history, and philosophy, Rabbi Pivo is committed to connecting Jews with their faith, tradition, and each other. As a community, we are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Pivo and family to East Brunswick Jewish Center and look forward to strengthening the community through meaningful engagement both inside and outside of the synagogue.
Sun, December 3 2023
20 Kislev 5784
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Karaoke Night
Saturday, December 9 @ 5:30 pm. We will have a family havdallah service, followed by a dinner and karaoke. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.
What Jews Think
Thursday, December 14 @ 8:30 pm. A part of our Jewish History Series, this 8 part series will explore how Jews think historically, and how we have evolved! CLICK HERE for more information and to Register.
Tot Shabbat Services & Dinner
Friday, December 15 @ 6:00 pm. Join us for a short kid friendly service and delicious dinner. New families are welcome and will be sponsored by our membership committee. All are welcome - Adults $18, kids 10 and over $10.00 each. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
6-Part Travel Series
Sunday, December 17 @ 1 pm. Part one of a 6-part series featuring "Jewish Greece". CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
Hockey Game
Sunday, December 17 @ 7 pm. Again this year Men's Club, in conjunction with NNJR, is sponsoring a visit to the NJ Devils for Jewish Heritage Night. For more information, and for tickets, CLICK HERE.
Shards of War - Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 20 @ 7 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring a discussion of Shards of War, a fascinating book written by our late congregant, Michael Kesler, z"l. The discussion will be led by his wife, Prof. Barbara Reed, and joined by Rabbi Esther Reed. For more information, and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Pickleball Tournament
December 24 @ 10 am-2 pm.
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Jewish Images in American Film
Thursday, January 11 @ 8:30 pm. Part 1 of a 3-part series: "Duck Soup". CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
Sisterhood Book Discussion
Thursday, Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm Shanda - Letty Cottin Pogrebin. The story of three generations of Jews for whom the desire to fit in, and the fear of public humiliation, either drove their aspirations or crushed their spirit. CLICK HERE for more information and to register
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:37am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:09am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:03am |
Latest Shema | 9:25am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:13am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 11:47am |
Mincha Gedola | 12:11pm |
Mincha Ketana | 2:33pm |
Plag HaMincha | 3:32pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:31pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:16pm |
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