Neighbors


The Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue in Manalapan announces the construction of a long-awaited Eruv in the community. The Eruv encompasses the area surrounding the synagogue and is expected to be completed by mid-August. Manalapan, a community with a kollel, many Jewish schools, and Kosher restaurants, invites families to check out this beautiful area within commuting distance of New York City. For more information, call (732)683-0244.

In a fundraiser to benefit Temple Sha'arey Shalom in Springfield, the temple's Brotherhood ran a concession stand at a recent Somerset Patriots game. They successfully ran the stadium's largest concession stand. The crew served everything from traditional fare such as hot dogs and soda to more creative items such as ice cream and baskets of chicken and fries. Pictured from left to right are Steve Cohen, John Salerno, Martin Von Ellen, and Brotherhood president Jason Pleva.

At Temple Beth El-Mekor Chayim Religious School in Cranford, there are always joyful occasions to celebrate and learn about. This is done in unique and creative ways. Members of the Religious School enjoyed learning about Jewish heritage with renowned ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner. He visited the religious school with his puppet pals and delighted the students with his hilarious and spectacular performance.

Marcia the Musical Moose came all the way from the jungle to the Watch Me Grow Nursery School at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim in Cranford. This last day of school celebration for the two to five year old children was filled with magic, singing, and the appearance of many puppets, including the Moose and the Dragon. The children and their parents were delighted with the slow and all are looking forward in anticipation to next year!

For more information on either the Religious School or the Watch Me Grow Nursery School, please contact Tamara Ruben at (908)276-7351.