EMERSON, N.J.—Congregation B’nai Israel hosts its fifth annual Chanukah-inspired Night of Giving on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Open to adults and families with kids in grades K–7, the event features a toothbrush holder craft, with the goal to assemble 100 smile kits with toothbrushes, toothpaste, and decorated toothbrush holders.
The recipients are people served by Bergen County Department of Health Service Health Counseling Center, which has as its mission “ending homelessness by providing a full continuum of housing services including homelessness prevention, temporary shelter, and permanent placement.”
Attendees are asked to bring other toiletry items, such as deodorant, bars of soap, hand sanitizer, tissues, hand lotion, chap stick, and wash cloths, which will also be donated to the organization.
As this night of giving is timed to coincide with Chanukah, participants also will light Chanukah candles, sing Chanukah songs, and enjoy latkes and apple sauce.
All are welcome. RSVP to the temple office at (201) 265-2272 or office@bisrael.com by Dec. 15.
Next, the Men’s Club of Congregation B’nai Israel hosts its annual Chanukah dinner on Friday, Dec. 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The evening features Shabbat and Chanukah blessings, dinner with latkes, songs, games, and activities for the family. Afterward, Hebrew School children will help lead prayers during the temple’s Friday night service. All are welcome.
The cost for the dinner is $12 per adult, $8 per child, or $36 per family with two adults and any number of children, with an additional $12 per additional family guest. RSVP to the temple office at (201) 265-2272 or office@bisrael.com by Dec. 18.
Congregation B’nai Israel is an innovative conservative temple at 53 Palisade Ave. near the Emerson Public Library.
For more information visit bisrael.com.
