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On Shabbat/Rosh Hashana Friday evening when we heard of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, cries of “Oh, no!” rose from our table. We had just moments before been discussing her role in keeping some balance on the Supreme Court and her qualities of maintaining friendships even with those whom she often did not agree.

In these days of partisan politics, that quality is becoming more and more...Read more...

Here’s an update on virtual and some in person events in our community and beyond plus some good books- not necessarily Jewish- that may interest you.

Missing in-person art? Museums are beginning to open. Visit...Read more...

As New Jersey businesses slowly begin to reopen, we are pleased to say that the Oheb staff is dipping our toe in the "reopening water," as well.

What does this mean?

Beginning Monday, August 10th, staff members will be in the Oheb Shalom office Mondays through Fridays from 9am - 2pm each week.

Need to come into the building? Here is the mandatory protocol we are using to maintain everyone's...Read more...

The library can be a treasure trove of information and entertainment, whimsical and useful, frivolous and serious.

I’d like to share with you a variety of items to help you fill any extra time you or your family might have.

Looking for things to do with kids?  NJkidsonline.com will help you out.

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By proclamation, May is Jewish American Heritage Month. While it does not get the attention that Black History Month or Hispanic Heritage  Month gets, we can make it important in our lives.

It is amazing how many programs are available while we...Read more...

During these trying days, some of us have more time on our hands for kitchen duties; while others, challenged by new ways of working, have less.

But we all have to feed ourselves and our families, and, in times of stress,  food seems to become...Read more...

"When in doubt, go to the library." 
—Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

It's National Library Week and this year’s theme is “Find your place at the library.”  While library buildings are closed, many...Read more...

Hi, all,

You know me as the Oheb Shalom librarian. But, I also wear a chef’s hat at my synagogue where I am in charge of our weekly kiddush lunches and write an eclectic food/recipe column.

I hope you enjoy these recipes and future ones, too.

Passover is just around the corner. This year, of course, the question of “why is this night different from all other...Read more...

Dear Oheb Family:

Greetings from my home office in West Orange. Wherever you are, I am sending you good health, patience, resilience, and hope.

Oheb will remain closed until the shelter-in-place order issued by Governor Murphy has been deemed safe to lift. In the meantime, let's all do our part to keep ourselves safe. 

Reminder: if you are willing to help make phone calls to vulnerable congregants or shop for...Read more...

Dear Parents,

What a week it has been! Since introducing Zeman @ Home last week our teachers have held 54 small group classes over a medium that some had never used until this began. I want to take a moment to applaud how quickly they have adapted and recognize them for their dedication and hard work!

We have learned a lot about the best way to approach Zoom classes (as I'm sure all of you have!) and we will only be...Read more...

I've recorded a few videos with songs for kids. I hope you enjoy them!

Shabbat is Here

When Israel was in Egypt Land

Pesach Songs: Bang Bang Bang and Frog Song

Dayenu

Ma Nishtana - The Four Questions