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PROGRAM GUIDE 2016/17-5777 WHAT IS CHABAD?
Chabad and its philosophy were influenced by the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, a great leader and founder of the Chassidic movement. Chabad recognizes that people come from diverse backgrounds and different levels of observance. Chabad seeks to present Judaism in a non-judgmental and inclusive way, providing the community with a dynamic portfolio of educational, social, and humanitarian programs and events.
Warm, Friendly, Non-Judgemental Synagogue.
FRIDAY EVENING SERVICES THURSDAYS Winter …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….6:45pm Mincha …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….1:30pm Summer …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….7:15pm Afternoon Service at Turntable Junction, Flemington SATURDAY MORNINGS Torah Study …..…..…..…..…..…..…..….9:00am Sponsored by Turntable Junction Services…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…. 10:00am Followed by a Kiddush Luncheon Shiva Minyan Available Upon Request
OUR STAFF
RABBI ELI KORNFELD MRS. RACHEL KORNFELD Executive Director Educational Director [email protected] [email protected]
RABBI SHLOIME GREENE MRS. CHANA GREENE MRS. LEILANI MESHULAM Youth and Teen Director Program Director Office Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
908.238.9002 | 90 Beaver Avenue, Clinton NJ, 08809 | www.jewishhunterdon.com INTRODUCING NEW PROGRAM CHABAD MEN’S CLUB Dedicated to involving men of all ages in Jewish life through social, educational, religious, civic and athletic activities.
SCHEDULE MEN’S CLUB THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 COMMITTEE Kickoff Event - BBQ, Scotch, Cigars and NFL Football Steve Goldberg TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Rich Kaplan Election Night Mock Debate and Watching Party Alex Kordonsky Josh Lubin THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Shooting Range SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Bowling and Pizza THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Softball Game SUNDAY, JUNE 25 NY Trip - Rebbe’s Resting Place and Gourmet Steakhouse HIGH HOLIDAYS 2016-5777 Rosh Hashana SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016 Evening Services...... 7:00 PM Followed by Traditional Apples and Honey and a Holiday Dinner (Reservations required)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 Morning Services...... 9:30 AM Children’s Program...... 10:30 AM Shofar Blowing ...... 11:30 AM Traditional Holiday Lunch ...... 1:30 PM (Reservations required) Afternoon Services...... 6:00 PM Followed by Tashlich Evening Services...... 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 HIGH HOLIDAY SERIES Morning Services ...... 9:30 AM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 Children’s Program ...... 10:30 AM Rosh Hashanah: "A New Beginning; Shofar Blowing ...... 11:30 AM This Time for Real"...... 7:30 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Yom Kippur: Yom Kippur “Half Man, Half Angel” ...... 7:30 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 Kol Nidrei Opening Services...... 7:00 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 Simultaneous Children’s Program Sukkot & Simchat Torah: “Unlock Your Inner Joy”...... 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 $36 Series Morning Services ...... 9:30 AM Children’s Program ...... 10:30 AM Yizkor Memorial Services ...... 11:30 AM In preparation for the High Holidays, Mincha — Afternoon Service ...... 5:00 PM we invite you to join us for a series Neilah — Closing Service ...... 6:00 PM of workshops that probe the depths Shofar Blowing and Break Fast ...... 7:04 PM of contemporary insights into the Catered Break Fast Buffet upcoming High Holidays. Each of the three workshops offers meaningful and timely Donations encouraged. lessons, with fascinating discussion. No background or affiliation necessary.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES ARE HELD AT THE Beaver Brook Country Club 25 Country Club Drive, Annandale, NJ 08801
Reservations strongly encouraged. HIGH HOLIDAYS Sukkot 2016-5777 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 Evening Services ...... 7:15 PM Kiddush in the Sukkah
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 Morning Services...... 9:30 AM Kiddush in the Sukkah Evening Services...... 7:15 PM Kiddush in the Sukkah
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 Morning Services...... 9:30 AM Kiddush in the Sukkah
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016 Family Sukkot Celebration Glow in the Dark Sukkot Party!...... 6:30 PM Spaghetti and meatballs followed by Glow in the Dark sweets including Jell-O and cupcakes. Glow in the Dark bowling, mini sukkah building competition, t-shirts, face painting and more! Adults $10 • Children $8 Shmini Atzeret SUNDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 23, 2016 Evening Services...... 7:15 PM Hakafot Chabad Style
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 Morning Services...... 9:30 AM Yizkor Memorial Services ...... 11:00 AM Simchat Torah MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 Grand Simchat Torah Celebration ...... 6:00 PM Services, Holiday Buffet Dinner Special Children’s Program Dancing with Torah Hakafot
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 Morning Services ...... 10:00 AM Followed by Kiddush and dancing with the Torah, celebrating the conclusion of the Torah cycle. Order Your Lulav & Etrog Set SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES AT Chabad of Hunterdon County 90 Beaver Ave, Clinton NJ 08809 HOLIDAYS
FLEMINGTON SHOPRITE MENORAH LIGHTING Monday, December 19th, 2016 6:30 PM
GREENWICH SHOPRITE MENORAH LIGHTING Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 6:30 PM
CHANUKAH BOUNCE FAMILY CELEBRATION Monday, December 26th, 2016 11:00-1:30 PM | $12 per person at Jungle Gym’n Bounce 54A Parker Ave, Flemington NJ 08822
LAMBERTVILLE COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 6:30 PM
FRENCHTOWN COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 6:30 PM
DOWNTOWN CLINTON MENORAH LIGHTING Thursday, December 29th, 2016 6:30 PM PURIM HOLIDAYS at the8 STADIUM SUNDAY • MARCH 12, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Stangl Factory, Flemington, NJ $18 adults - $10 children ($15 adults - $8 children pre-registered) Community Passover Seder MONDAY • APRIL 10, 2017 • 7:30 PM at the Beaver Brook Country Club Annandale, NJ Adults $54 • Children (under 10) $36 LAG B’OMER Family BBQ THURSDAY • MAY 11, 2017 • 6:00 PM at Deer Path Park, Flemington NJ $12 Per Person • $100 Event Sponsor SHAVUOT ICE CREAM PARTY WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 6:00 PM at Chabad of Hunterdon County, Clinton NJ COMMUNITY EVENTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2016 at Chabad 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thanksgiving Volunteering Help prepare freshly made kosher Thanksgiving dinner to be distributed to those in need or homebound . Food prepared will also be served at a Thanksgiving meal for the residents of Freedom House, held at Chabad . Holiday Toy Drive Kickoff Help wrap and deliver Holiday Toy Drive boxes throughout Hunterdon County . Toys collected through our Holiday Toy Drive will be distributed to children in need through United Way .
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016 at Chabad 3:00 - 5:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteering Join Chabad and help spread holiday cheer by serving meals to 40+ residents of the Freedom House . COMMUNITY EVENTS Painting and
atBeer Lone Eagle Tasting Brewing THURSDAY DECEMBER 15TH, 2016 6:30 PM 44 Stangl Rd Flemington, NJ 08822
$25 Per Person $20 Pre-Register Includes Beer and Painting
Featuring an Interactive Painting Experience with Acclaimed Artist Yitzchok Moully COMMUNITY EVENTS
Second Annual KOSHER COOK-OFF SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
Featuring
Chef Rabbi Hanoch Hecht Chef Giorgio V who appeared on 2016 season of Chopped Head Chef of Flemington Diner
Hosted by Rabbi Avi from AvisKosherKitchen.com
OPEN BAR • HORS D’OEUVRES • FOOD TASTINGS
at the FLEMINGTON RARITAN DINER 6:00PM 324 NJ-31, Flemington, NJ 08822 $36 per person COMMUNITY EVENTS
8th Annual AUCTION SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 at the Stangl Factory, Flemington, NJ 08822
5:30 PM OPEN BAR & EXOTIC COCKTAIL HOUR | PRIZE VIEWINGS 7:30 PM COMEDY PERFORMANCES & AUCTION DRAWING
Featuring Comedian DAN NATURMAN America’s Got Talent, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Conan O’Brien, and 4 time Letterman guest.
Benefiting Chabad’s Educational Scholarship Fund COMMUNITY EVENTS WINE & CHEESE TASTING & Matzah Bakery SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 5:00PM at Unionville Vineyards 9 Rocktown Rd . Ringoes, NJ 08551
$25 per person $20 pre-registered
Taste and purchase exquisite Kosher wines and delectable cheeses . Participate in a hands-on, interactive matzah baking workshop . Order your Kosher wine for Passover . COMMUNITY EVENTS
14TH ANNUAL Banquet THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 6:30PM Cocktail Hour 7:30PM Dinner at The Farmhouse at The Grand Colonial 86 NJ-173, Hampton, NJ 08827 $180 Couvert
FEATURING Actor & Entertainer, Joe Piscopo Host of the Joe Piscopo Show AM 970 COMMUNITY EVENTS JEWISH2ND ANNUAL SUMMER M•U•S•I•C FESTIVAL & BBQ
•Featuring•
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 RENOWNED 5:00PM
at the Hunterdon Art Museum Terrace BAND PERFORMANCE WITH LOCAL MUSIC OPENING ACT $10 pre-register FOOD SENSATION $15 at the door KOSHER BBQ TRUCK (FOOD SOLD SEPARATELY)
FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, FACE PAINTING, ARTS & CRAFTS, AND MORE. Chabad of Hunterson County COMMUNITY EVENTS is calling all
to join us and Celebrate SHABBAT DINNER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 5:00 - 7:00 PM 90 Beaver Ave, Clinton, NJ 08809 Sing Along Service & Family Shabbaton
$18 Adults • $10 Children ($15 Adult / $8 Children pre-registered) CUBAShabbat in FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 Featuring 6:45PM Services Kosher Cuban Cuisine 7:30PM Dinner & Speaker $18 Adults • $10 Children 90 Beaver Ave, Clinton, NJ 08809 ($15 adult/$8 children pre-registered)
RSVP: www .jewishhunterdon .com • 908-238-9002 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Shabbat in Featuring Shmuly Levitin FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 Nepal6:45PM Services 7:30PM Dinner & Speaker
$18 Adults • $10 Children ($15 adult/$8 children pre-registered)
featuring Kosher Nepalese cuisine Join world traveler Shmuly Levitin as he shares his personal experiences from Nepal, including the largest Passover Seder in the world and his amazing journey to print the Tanya on Mt. Everest.
A TU B'SHVAT SEDER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 Come join Chabad of Hunterdon as we 6:45PM Services celebrate the New Year for Trees—in an 7:30PM Dinner & Speaker eco-friendly way! Featuring Kabbalistic 90 Beaver Ave, Clinton, NJ 08809 insights into Israel’s 7 species .
$18 Adults • $10 Children ($15 adult/$8 children pre-registered)
RSVP: WWW .JEWISHHUNTERDON .COM • 908-238-9002 COMMUNITY EVENTS
SHABBAT in ETHIOPIA Featuring world renowned speaker Avishai Mekonen 400 Miles to Freedom Follow Avishai Mekonen’s harrowing story of the brutal kidnapping he endured as a child in Sudan during his Ethiopian community's exodusFeaturing out of Africa.Kosher Ethiopian cuisine FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 6:45PM Services $18 Adults • $10 Children 7:30PM Dinner & Speaker ($15 adult/$8 children pre-registered) 90 Beaver Ave, Clinton, NJ 08809 Shabbat under the Stars FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 6:00PM at the Red Mill Museum overlooking the South Branch of the Raritan River
$18 Adults • $10 Children ($15 adult/$8 children pre-registered)
Outdoor Services Followed by Dinner
RSVP: WWW .JEWISHHUNTERDON .COM • 908-238-9002 YOUTH PROGRAMMING Educating the HEBREW Next Generation SCHOOL SUNDAYS • 10:00AM - 12:30PM Ages 3-13 $700 Free Month Trial Starts SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
*Trendsetter in Creative Jewish Education *Dynamic Staff and Personalized Student Care *Students of All Backgrounds and Affiliations . Revolutionary BAR & BAT MITZVAH Discovery Course
*Personalized & Meaningful Study Program *Group & One-on-One Training *Unique Mitzvah Project Opportunities
Synagogue Membership not required for Hebrew School or Bar & Bat Mitzvah Program
For Parents: November 6 • The Art of Parenting March 19 • Coffee & Colors: Painting Workshop YOUTH PROGRAMMING day camp summer 2017camp gan israel JUNE 26 - JULY 21 Boys & Girls ages 3-13
Camp Gan Israel of Hunterdon is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations through a stimulating camping experience. We focus on providing a superb day camp experience for Jewish children, filled with innovative ideas and creative activities, such as sports, swimming, art, and trips.
camp gan israel
open Open House & Reunion Open house & reunion JANUARY 15, 2017 12PM at Chabad
Enjoy a day of Camp Gan Israel at our winter reunion. Learn about the fastest growing summer camp in Hunterdon County, explore the upcoming season, and secure an early bird discount. CHABAD TEEN NETWORK Program Calendar 2016/17 • 5777
Our mission is to provide a nurturing and safe social environment
A networkwhere “for teens teens can haverun byfun, teens”. do community service, and learn about their rich Jewish heritage .
September 18 October 22 November 18-19 November 23 Tri-State Shabbaton: 2:00-3:30PM 7:30PM Set2:00-3:30PM up and decorate Join Cteen for our 2016-17 It’s Sushi in the Sukkah! Join our neighboring Chabad for the Annual Kickoff! DIY Art Project at Saturday Night Sushi Party Cteen Chapters for a Thanksgiving Feast hosting Gone Paintin’ and BBQ for for Teens - Open House weekend of absolute fun The Freedom House our Police Officers! in Atlantic City!
December 14 December 28 January 15 February 5 2:00PM 8:00AM (all day) 7:00-8:30PM 2:00PM The ultimate Chinese Food Watch "Beneath the Helmet" Create floral Join our neighboring Cteen Showdown! Help Kickoff about young struggling soldiers arrangements with Chapters for a Chanukah in the IDF. Enjoy popcorn and Cteen's Chanukah Coat seniors at the Hunterdon Snow Day! friends. Make care packages for Drive Chabad Victims of Terror Care Center
February 26-28 9th Annual International March 11 March 26 April 28 Cteen Shabbaton: 7:00-9:00PM 4:00-5:30PM 7:00PM Thousands of Jewish teens Teen-Only Purim and Drink 4 cups of chocolate Mediterranean Shabbat from around the world join Costume Party with milk and dine with Dinner: Enjoy a delicious forces for an unforgettable Cteen Basking Ridge chocolate Matzah! with Shabbat dinner with the entire Shabbaton weekend in NYC Cteen of Basking Ridge Cteen Family - Teens Only.
Partnering Organizations:
May 21 1st Thursday- Monthly 2:00PM 7:15PM End of Year Program! A delicious culinary activity, Bake your own personal K.F.C (Kosher Food Club) cheesecake for Shavuot meets once a month to and Award Ceremony. prepare a fresh and new dinner experience!
A project of Chabad of Hunterdon County 908-238-9010 JewishHunterdon.com/CTEEN CTeenHunterdon 2016-2017 JewCrew is a society for 8th graders to socialize and have fun while doing community service for the local Hunterdon community . All JewCrew meetings feature JJEWEW RREWEW fun and interactive games and activities, volunteering for the community, and Jewish heritage learning .
Friday, September 9 Sunday, October 30 Thursday, November 24 7:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm
Enjoy a Friday night Shabbat JewCrew heads to a local corn JewCrew will be helping serve meal as we kick off the new year maze, and we introduce the Thanksgiving Meals made from the with the JewCrew! JewCrew Thanksgiving Food Drive food they collected in the Food Drive
Sunday, December 18 Sunday, January 22 Saturday, February 11 2:00pm 2:00pm 11:00am-1:30pm
In honor of the Jewish New Year for Bring Chanukah holiday fun to the Enjoy an afternoon with food, Trees, we will be having a special seniors at the Hunterdon Care Center! laser tag, arcades and more! prayer by JewCrew for the global environment. Lunch served.
Sunday, March 26 Sunday, April 30 Sunday, March 21 6:00pm 2:00pm 2:00pm
JewCrew meets CTeen! Epic Eat your pre-passover pizza and JewCrew tests their skills in the showdown of baking skills. Become game night. Escape Room! acquainted with the next phase and the coolest teen group around.
Sunday, June 11 3:00pm Partnering Organizations:
End the year with an awesome BBQ and Pool Party!
A project of Chabad of Hunterdon County • 908-238-9010 • JewishHunterdon.com/JewCrew Flem Jew Crew ADULT EDUCATION
CHABAD OF HUNTERDON COUNTY JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE Course Schedule for 2016/17 Three 6 week Accredited Courses • All Classes are Tuesday Evenings 7:30pm at the Chabad Jewish Center, 90 Beaver Ave Clinton, NJ $80 plus Textbook per course – Lesson One Free Trial
FALL 2016 HOW SUCCESS THINKS Jewish Secrets for Leading a Productive Life [CME/APA Accredited] Dates: Tuesday, November 15th - Tuesday, December 20th
WINTER 2017 TALMUD INTERACTIVE Ethical Conundrums. Ancient Debates. Your Solutions. [CLE Accredited] Dates: Tuesday, January 31st - Tuesday, March 7th
SPRING 2017 SURVIVAL OF A NATION Exploring Israel through the Lens of the Six-Day War Dates: Tuesday, May 9th - Tuesday, June 20th SIMPLEPivotal Jewish Insights T forR CenteredUTHS Living STARTS NOVEMBER 2016 $95 Yearly Membership $18 Per Session
Life is complicated. Like a ship being tossed about by a raging sea, we often struggle to stay above water amidst the chaos. We wrestle with questions surrounding family, relationships, career and identity. Join us as we explore 12 foundational core beliefs and perspectives in Judaism. They anchor us, empower us and guide us. They nourish our inner oasis of calm and stability and give us the confidence and know-how to navigate life’s most difficult challenges.
November 10, 2016 • 7:30 PM February 2, 2017 • 7:30 PM May 4, 2017 • 7:30 PM TORAH & WISDOM PERSONAL GROWTH TRUE PURPOSE Claim your inheritance Overcoming Limitations Joy revealed
December 11, 2016 • 7:30 PM February 26, 2017 • 7:30 PM BALANCING ACT INTRINSIC VALUE Classes given by Where pleasure meets purpose Discovering your inner worth Mrs. Rachel Kornfeld
January 10, 2017 • 7:30 PM March 28, 2017 • 7:30 PM A NEW APPROACH ORDER & PEACE Creation Revisited The beauty of the struggle Chabad of Hunterdon BUILDING CAMPAIGN
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