Synagogues - Lifestyle - New Jersey Herald

Synagogues - Lifestyle - New Jersey Herald

For religious events, send events, photos, and ongoing listing changes at least two weeks before the event, to: Amy Berkowitz, Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box 2046, Middletown 10940, or email aberkowitz@th-record.com or 346-3155.

Kauneonga Lake

Congregation Beth Sinai/White Lake Synagogue: 36 Lake St. 583-7374 whitelaketorahcenter.org.

Congregation Temple Beth-El, 3531 Route 55. A Conservative synagogue. Rabbi Neal Loevinger. Visit congregationtemplebethel.com or 518-339-3219.

Kerhonkson

Middletown

Temple Sinai: 75 Highland Ave. Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein. 343-1861. Templesinaimiddletown.com.

• Shabbat Across America/Canada, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $20; $10 for children ages 5-12; children under age 5 enter free. After Feb. 17 prices will increase $5 for adults. Reserve by e-mailing miller.lisa@hvc.rr.com. 343-1861.

Monroe

Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism - Temple Beth-El: 314 N. Main St. Rabbi Roger Lerner. 783-2626. Monroetemple.org.

• Soup and games (Yiddish Bingo) fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Unlimited soup, salad bread and soft drinks. Try your luck at Yiddish Bingo or bring your own games. $10. Benefits the Monroe Temple Sisterhood and WRJ. Reserve by Feb. 18. monroetemplesisterhood@gmail.com.

• Shabbat Of Inclusion: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. In recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance And Inclusion Month.

Newburgh

Congregation Agudas Israel: 290 North St. 562-5604. Rabbi Jacob Rosner. Register your child in advance 562-5604. Congregationagudasisrael.org.

• Basic Judaism Class, 1 p.m. Tues., and 7 p.m. Weds.

• Mikado in Yiddish Movie, 2 p.m. Feb. 23 featuring Al Barouch with light refreshments. Reserve by Feb. 18.

• Shabbat Across America Dinner & Service, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 followed by service at 6:30 p.m. $18. Reserve by Feb. 20.

• Purim Carnival for Temple Beth Jacob and Congregation Agudas Israel - 9 a.m. March 8. Stefanie Kostenblatt will lead the program. Rehearsals start soon. Children who are interested in a part in the play should contact Shari Franco at sfranco619@gmail.com or Stefanie at visitnewburghjcc@gmail.com by Feb. 10.

• Simcha Kiddush: March 21 after services. $36.

Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County: 562-7860, jewishorangeny.org. Rabbi Rachel Rubenstein, Executive Director, rachel@jewishorangeny.org

• PJ Library (PJ for Pajama) is sponsored by Jewish Federation Of Greater Orange County and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The Federation sends free Jewish children's books to Orange County families every month. Orange County families with kids six months through 8 years old with Judaism as part of their lives are welcome to sign up regardless of religious background, knowledge, family makeup, or observance level.

The Greater Newburgh Interfaith Council: St. George, 105 Grand St.

Newburgh Jewish Community Center: 290 North St. 562-5516.

• JCC Go Time – 10-11:30 a.m. Weds., for children age 4 and younger, $5 per child or $10 per family. Family memberships available.

• Teen Mitzvah Leaders, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Colonial Lanes in Chester. $10. Open to all post B’nai mitzvah students from seventh to ninth grades. 561-6602.

Temple Beth Jacob: 290 North St. Rabbi Douglas Kohn. 562-5516, office@tbjnewburgh.org or tbjnewburgh.org. 562-5516.

• Torah Study - 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15 and 9 a.m. Feb. 22.

• Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh, 6:30 p.m. March 5 at a private home. Topic: “What characteristics are most important to you in making new friends or business associates?” RSVP to 201-803-0314.

• Purim Carnival for Temple Beth Jacob and Congregation Agudas Israel - 9 a.m. March 8. Stefanie Kostenblatt will lead the program. Rehearsals start soon. Children who are interested in a part in the play should contact Shari Franco at sfranco619@gmail.com or Stefanie at visitnewburghjcc@gmail.com by February 10.

• Rabbi Kohn Installation Dinner, 5:30 p.m. March 27. $18; children 13 and under are $9. Reserve by March 20. 562-5516.

• Rabbi Kohn Installation Concert, 7:30 p.m. March 28 featuring Cantor Ann Zhar and Cantor Ilan Davidson. Light desserts afterwards. Reserve by March 20.

ONGOING

Please note: Ongoing synagogue and congregational listings will be printed on a rotating and space-available basis each week in alphabetical order by town/village.

Newburgh

Congregation Agudas Israel: 290 North St., Newburgh. Rabbi Jacob Rosner. 562-5604.

• Shabbat Services – 9:15 a.m. every Sat.

• Torah Study – 12:30-1:15 p.m. every Sat.

• Sunday Morning Service – 9 a.m. on Sundays followed by Mishna Study at 9:30 a.m.

• Basic Judaism Class, 1 p.m. Tues., and 7 p.m. Weds.

Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County: Programs include Youth to Israel/Gift of Israel; Hebrew day schools; community relations and transitional living. 562-7860. jewishorangeny.org

Newburgh Jewish Community Center: 290 North St. 562-5516. njcc6602@aol.com.

• JCC GO Time – 10 a.m. Weds. Newborn to 4 years old. $5 per child or $10 per carload.

• JCC Yoga – 4:30 p.m. Tues. Bring your own mat. $10 per class

• JCC Family Literacy Program – 10-11 a.m. Wed., until Aug. 7. For ages 3-5 years old. No charge to attend. Sponsored by the Kaplan Family Foundation and Mount Saint Mary College.

Temple Beth Jacob: 290 North St. Rabbi Douglas Kohn. 562-5516, office@tbjnewburgh.org or tbjnewburgh.org.

• JCC Circus Circles - Reserve your Circus Circle now in honor of your loved ones. $36 per circle. Actual painting is located in the hallway outside the JCC office. 561-6602 reserve your circle.

New Paltz

Jewish Congregation of New Paltz Kehillat Ahavath Achim: 8 Church St. A Reconstructionist synagogue. 255-9817.

New Windsor

Chabad of Eastern Orange: 845 Little Britain Road. 565-3816 or chabadeasternorange.com.

Port Jervis

Chabad House of Pike County, Port Jervis & Deerpark: 30 Shinhollow Road. 672-0325. acme770@gmail.com. MessiahTimes.com.

Temple Beth El: 88 E. Main St. Sabbath service, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Rabbi Burton Mindick. 856-1722. templebethelpjny.org.

Poughkeepsie

Congregation Schomre Israel: 18 Park Ave. A modern Orthodox Jewish congregation. 454-2890 or schomre1@aol.com.

• Mincha/Ma’ariv, 7 a.m. Mon. and Thurs.

• Shabbat services, 7 p.m. Fri.

• Morning Shabbat services, 9 a.m. Sat.

Temple Beth-El: 118 South Grand Avenue. A Conservative, egalitarian temple. programs@tbepokny.org, tbepokny.org or call Sue at 454-0570.

• Evening Shabbat, 7:30 p.m. Fri., followed by an Oneg Shabbat (except first Fri.); morning Shabbat, 9:30 a.m. Sat., followed by a kiddush; Minyan, 7:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri.

• Intergenerational Shabbat (Shabbat B'yachad), 6:30 p.m. first Fri. Community Seder at Vassar Temple: 140 Hooker Ave. 454-2570. seder@vassartemple.org.

South Fallsburg

South Fallsburg Hebrew Association: 26 Lake St. Rabbi Yakov Barros. 434-3386. sfallsburgshul@aol.com.

• Morning services, 7:55 a.m. Sun.-Fri.; afternoon services (mincha), 4 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; evening services (maariv), 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.

• Friday night services, five minutes after candle lighting Fri.

• Saturday morning services, 9:15 a.m. Sat., followed by kiddush.

• Daily outreach kollel

• Bar/bat mitzvah lessons available at no cost.

Walden

Congregation Beth Hillel: 20 Pine St. 778-7374.

• Conservative service, 7:30 p.m. Fri., followed by Oneg Shabbat

• Hebrew school classes grades 1-6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sun. Bar and bat mitzvah instruction, 9 a.m.-noon Sun.

• Hebrew school registration is ongoing. Call temple for details.

Woodstock

Woodstock Jewish Congregation: 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. 679-2218, info@wjcshul.orgwjcshul.org.

• Shabbat services 7:30 p.m. Fri. (except first Fri. of the month, 6 p.m.) and 10 a.m. Sat. When attending synagogue, please be perfume and scent free, as many congregants are allergic.

Wurtsboro

Hebrew Congregation of Wurtsboro: Corner of Third and Pine streets. 888-4035.

Beacon

Beacon Hebrew Alliance: 331 Verplanck Ave., corner of Fishkill Avenue. Rabbi Brent Spodek and Cantor, Ellen Gersh. Handicapped-accessible. 831-2012 or beaconhebrewalliance.org.

• Service, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Candlelighting 10 minutes prior to Friday services. Morning services, 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Sat. Kiddush follows.

• Hebrew school, 9 a.m.-noon Sun. and 4-6:30 p.m. Tues.

Chester

Chabad of Orange County: 1170 Route 17M, Suite 1. Rabbi Pesach Burston, 782-2770, or email rabbi@chabadorange.com. All affiliations of Judaism welcome.

• Friday Light Live – Spirited Shabbat Service & Delicious Shabbat Dinner. One Friday of each month for one hour. Free of charge. For schedule and reservations, visit website.

• Shabbat Services & Kiddush, 10 a.m. first and third Sat. Family-friendly, user-friendly Shabbat Services and Torah Reading, followed by buffet Kiddush social. No membership, affiliation or experience necessary.

• Hebrew’s Cool, 10 a.m.-noon. Sun. Hebrew reading and interactive lessons. No membership or synagogue affiliation required. Excellent bar/bat mitzvah prep.

• Kabbalah & Chicken Soup, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Tues. Refreshments and chicken soup served. Classes are complimentary. Textbook purchase is required.

Ellenville

Congregation Ezrath Israel: Rabbi Eisner Square (31 Center St.). An orthodox synagogue. Rabbi Shlomie Deren. 647-4450. Rabbi@Jewishellenville.com.

• Shabbos, Fri. evening; call for time.. Sat., 9:30 a.m. followed by kiddush.

• Morning shacharis, 8 a.m. Wed.

Florida

Temple Beth Shalom: 13 Roosevelt Ave. 651-7817. temple@warwick.net. tbsny.org.

• Shabbat services, 7 p.m. Fri. followed by an oneg. Shabbat services, 10 a.m. once a month on Sat. Call ahead.

• For information about the progressive Hebrew School, call temple office.

Goshen

Chabad of Orange County: 12 North Church St. A Jewish education center and Hebrew school sponsored by the Lubavitch Hasidic community. All affiliations of Judaism welcome. Contact Rabbi Meir Borenstein, 291-0514 or chabadoc@aol.com.

• Free Judaism class about Kabbalah and Talmud, 7:30 p.m. Tues.

• Hebrew School, 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sun. Jewish holidays, Jewish history, Hebrew reading, Aleph Camp, Judaic art and activities. Ages 4-13. No affiliation or membership needed. To enroll, contact Chabad office.

Greenwood Lake

Congregation B’nai Torah: 14 Lakes Road. Services 7 p.m. Fri. Rabbi David Korngold. 477-3716.

Highland Mills

Wellness Springs: 489 Route 32. Interfaith worship service, 9:30 a.m. third Sun., with the Rev. Naomi Fay, honoring and respecting all faith traditions. 928-2898.

Kauneonga Lake

Congregation Beth Sinai/White Lake Torah Center: 36 Lake St., (GPS 1959 Lakes Road, Monroe) Rabbi Shmuel Y. Fishbain. 583-7374. whitelaketorahcenter.org.

• Daily services, 8 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Morning services followed by a quick study in Jewish law. Coffee and refreshments after daily services.

• Sabbath services, 8:15 p.m. Fri.

• Talmud study, 8 a.m. Sat.; morning services, 9 a.m. Followed by kiddush and refreshments.

• Class in Ethics of the Fathers (Pirkei Avos), 6:30 p.m. Sat; afternoon service, 7 p.m.; evening service, 60 minutes after sundown.

Congregation Temple Beth-El: 3531 Route 55. A Conservative Egalitarian synagogue. Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri., and 9:30 a.m., until Labor Day. Rabbi Mitchell Blank. http://congregationtemplebethel.com. 518-339-3219.

Kerhonkson

Kerhonkson Synagogue: 26 Minnewaska Trail. Progressive shul and welcoming community. Rabbi Reb Sally Wittenburg. rabbi@kerhonksonsynagogue.org. kerhonksonsynagogue.org.

• Services, every second Sat. Check website for details.

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