Social Action
Social Action
EBJC has a vibrant social action community.
We collect non-perishable food items for the Kosher Food Pantry and are one of the largest supplies of food items to the Jewish Family Services pantry.
Every month we focus on a different collection of items for the poor and needy. It ranges from coats, to paper goods, to linens, towels and bedding. We bring the items to the appropriate organization where they are given to those in need. We will often have a special Shabbat honoring our veterans (with a donation drive), for cancer awareness (with opportunities to donate to cancer research), etc.
We make soup for the Stein Hospice Center every month with adult volunteers and with our Kesher students. The soup is then packed up into quart containers and delivered to the residents of the hospice center.
Once a year, we hold a “Mitzvah Day” where we focus on EBJC beautification. Volunteers will be seen painting classrooms, planting annuals and perennials around the grounds, repairing fences, cleaning out closets, organizing supply rooms and kitchens, and so much more!
We are always open to suggestions and are more than eager to fill a need for the community - please reach out to Hollie Cerame, our Chair of Social Action at sltcbear@aol.com if you have any ideas or would like to get involved. No one has to put in more time than they are willing or able to. We take it one project at a time!
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
EBJC Gala !
May 5 - Gala honoring Dr. Bob and Liz Salston and Hollie Cerame - Links to the online journal and business directory will be available on May 1. CLICK HERE to view.
REGISTRATION FOR THE GALA (TICKETS AND ADS) IS NOW CLOSED. Donations to the Gala can be made through the DONATE menu (at the top of this page).
Passover Bistro
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a warm and inviting gourmet Passover buffet presented by 24 KT Caterers. CLICK HERE for RSVP information.
Hike 6.0
Sunday, April 28 2 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring another in its series of hikes in Ireland Brook County Park. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Yom Hashoah 2024
Thurs, May 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Sheila Pallay recounts her experiences with all of the Torah's saved from Czech Republic's synagogues. CLICK HERE to register.
Community Bingo
May 2 - 6:30 pm. Location: B'nai Shalom Temple. Fern Road
CLICK HERE to volunteer to help.
Tot Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 3 Tot Shabbat
Join us for services & dinner. To register, CLICK HERE.
Lunch and Learn
Wed, May 8 @11:30-ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he discusses topics dealing with current Jewish events.
Parshat HaShavua Class
Friday, May 10 11 am - ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he journeys through the monthly parshiot. JOIN HERE
Israel Memorial Day & Independence Day
Monday, May 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a dinner and ceremony to celebrate Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut. For mor information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Ellen's Thank You & Lehitraot Dinner
Friday, May 17 @ 6:00 p.m. - Join us for a Shabbat dinner as we say goodbye and thank Ellen for all she has done. To register, CLICK HERE.
Go Karts!
Thursday, May 23 7 p.m. Our regional Men's Club is sponsoring Go Karts, at the world's largest bi-level track, on Route 1 in Edison. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood Book Discussion
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30 p.m."Hope" - Andrew Ridker. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
An Evening with Mayor Cohen
Friday, May 31 @ 6:00 p.m. - Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and a Q&A with Mayor Cohen. CLICK HERE for more information.