Shabbat Shira 2020

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Luise Sleppin Memorial Shabbat Shira Shabbaton

with Kol Halayla

EBJC is hosting Rutgers’ Kol Halayla acapella group for a Shabbat Shira Shabbaton on Feb. 7 & 8. On Friday, EBJC hosts special musical Friday night services and a Kabbalat Shabbat dinner with a Tu B’Shvat seder. Shabbat morning we will a have special service, with an enhanced Kiddush and lots of singing. We will end Shabbat with a concert at 7:30. Additional Shabbaton sponsors are most welcome. Please contact Arthur Fliegelman for additional information at fliegelman@usa.net.

Please note that the dinner is now sold out. However, the concert is still open - please come and pay at the door.

Schedule for Shabbaton

Friday, February 7

5:00 p.m: Traditional Kabbalat Services (with KH)

6:15 p.m: Tu B’Shvat Seder
7:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat dinner

8:00 p.m: Congregational singing with KH

8:15 p.m.: Dessert

Saturday, February 8

9:00 a.m.: Group Breakfast for KH at EBJC
9:30 a.m: Shabbat Services

10:30 a.m: KH working with Kesher students
12:30 p.m: Enhanced Kiddush

1:00 pm: KH singing and commentary

5:05 p.m.: Mincha
5:20 p.m.: Enhanced Seudat Shlishit for congregation with KH and singing

6:05 p.m.: Maariv

7:00 p.m.: Doors open for concert

7:30 p.m.: Concert begins
9:00 p.m.: After concert dessert reception

Chairs:

Friday night dinner: Arthur Fliegelman
Tu B’Shvat Seder: Cantor Larry/Rabbi Pivo
Home Hosting/Breakfast: TBD
Kesher program: Cantor Larry
Lunch: Sisterhood
Concert: Jack Goldberg

Mon, November 3 2025
12 Cheshvan 5786

Parenting Adult Children, 101

Thursday, November 6 @ 7: 30 p.m.: This program will focus on ways to interact with adult children, giving tips on how to maintain those boundaries while having a positive relationship. All are welcome to listen or even share. It is free to attend, but registration is required. Please CLICK HERE to register.

PJP - Scholar Series

Thursday, November 13 @ 8:30 p.m.: Abaraham Cahan and the Rise of the American Yiddish Press, beginning in the 1890s, and transforming over the course of the next two decades. For more information and to register for this virtual event, please CLICK HERE.

Tricky Tray

Sunday, November 16 @ 2:00 p.m.: Join us for an afternoon of fun and community! Our synagogue is hosting its Tricky Tray Auction Fundraiser, and you won’t want to miss it! Come out for an afternoon filled with exciting baskets, fabulous prizes, and great company -- all while supporting the programs and services that keep our community thriving.
How You Can Help:
1. Register today to reserve your spot—seating is limited!
2. Donate a basket or item to make our auction even more spectacular.
3. Invite friends and family to join in on the fun!
Together, we can strengthen our synagogue and build an even brighter future for our community! Every registration and every donation makes a difference. CLICK HERE to register.

Hazak

Thursday, November 20 @ 12:00 p.m.: Come out and see Al Davis for this special Hazak event. We are going to enjoy some good food, sing a little, laugh a little, and hear a few stories. To register for this event, please CLICK HERE. (Make sure you register to attend by Friday, November 14.)

Sisterhood's Book Club Discussion

Thursday, November 20 @ 7:30 p.m.: We will be discussing "We Would Never" by Tova Mirvis. For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

PJP - Thes Shtetl Series

Sunsay, November 23 @ 1:00 p.m.: Virtual Tour of the once Jewish towns of eastern Europe. This talk helps create an image of a shtetl. We will try to understand the uniqueness of it in our history and its influence on our Jewish Identity. To register for this event, please CLICK HERE.

Pickleball Tournament

Friday, November 28 @ 9:30 a.m.: Time to embrace that competitive side. Join us here at EBJC the day after Thanksgiving. Drinks, fruits, and snacks will be provided. Sign-ups are limited to the first 24 players. Registration fee is $36.00. (a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity) To sign-up, please CLICK HERE.

Mon, November 3 2025 12 Cheshvan 5786