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A very efficient and congenial crew met in the Shomrei kitchen to prepare a hearty and nutritious meal for 52 MESH guests. With direction from Captain Lynne Kurzweil, experienced helpers Susan Rosenblatt, Alex Kent and Leslie Billet prepared Spice Rubbed Baked Chicken, Roasted Seasoned Potatoes and Oven Grilled Mixed Vegetables. (more…)
Some of you may remember when I wrote about celebrating the ninth night of Hanukkah to accommodate my family’s arrival in Montclair.
A nearly identical situation -but in reverse – occurred this Passover. My granddaughter came down from Canada where she is in college but had to go back before the official start of Passover, thus missing the seder. What’s a grandmother to do but be flexible? (more…)
This past Tuesday evening, twenty-five Shomrei members gathered in the social hall to learn about the national shift in immigration policy and the impact of those policies on the lives of people throughout the nation and in nearby communities. The ad hoc committee responsible for the program felt it was especially timely in light of the upcoming celebration of Passover and the holiday’s focus on freedom and our people’s story of persecution. (more…)
On Tuesday (March 24), Congregation Shomrei Emunah delivered the results of their spring Pasta Drive on behalf of the Human Needs Food Pantry. Members gave generously and filled an SUV with all they contributed. (more…)
