During the High Holidays as we contemplate the meaning of being Jewish—individually and collectively—a number of us at Shomrei are involved in supporting immigrants in our community. While we reflect, we face an immense challenge in Montclair and throughout Essex County regarding how to respond to the detention and deportation of our neighbors, people who include a manicurist, a pastry chef, construction workers, and restaurant service workers. (more…)
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Shomrei’s mighty MESH crew is back in full swing. The congenial and efficient team of Linda Wieseneck, Joan Zief, Leslie Billet and Lynne Kurzweil whipped up a late summer BBQ meal for 50 that included Martin”s Turkey Burgers garnished with lettuce and tomato, baked beans and semi-homemade coleslaw. We added clementines and a chocolate-dipped biscotti for dessert and, of course, a water bottle. Lynne and Leslie delivered the meals, along with some leftovers from the weekend.
