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Flu Season is Here. Consider wearing a mask.

I am writing to alert the congregation that the flu season is here and I recommend that we individually take precautions to avoid getting sick or infecting others.

According to an article published in Patch, West Orange, NJ flu cases in New Jersey during the week ending December 20 totaled 11,472, up from 6,840 the week prior. Flu activity has been classified as “very high” by the CDC. “Hospitalizations in New Jersey with a respiratory illness have increased 8 percent from Dec.6 to Dec 20 according to the NJDOH” as written in Patch. (more…)

Dec 31, 2025 by Kenneth S. Bannerman, MD, FACC

Home Page Blog Feature, Kitchen & Food, Lampert Library, People of Shomrei

On the Ninth Night of Hanukkah My Family Came to Me

When Marc and I downsized about three years ago, we left behind the dining room table that fit 16, numerous pots and pans, tablecloths and other accoutrements of hosting large groups. We thought that the days of entertaining large family gatherings were over, with no more deck and no more yard and a large house to spread out in.

However, all the stars seemed to be aligned for a family Hanukkah gathering with Rebecca and her family coming to stay for a few days beginning on December 21st.

Oh, no! They would not arrive until the evening. We’d have to celebrate with a ninth night of Hanukkah. (more…)

Dec 24, 2025 by Aileen Grossberg

Home Page Blog Feature, Social Action

MESH Report for December 22-23, 2025

It was a skeleton crew for MESH. School vacation began and Superhero Jordan was the only teen available to help with MESH on Monday afternoon. Jordan and Fern got it all done, and in just 2 hours. (more…)

Dec 23, 2025Dec 24, 2025 by Fern Heinig

Home Page Blog Feature, People of Shomrei, President of Shomrei

Announcing Our 2026 Honorees

From President Delaney:

It’s my privilege to announce that Rachel Kanter and Jennifer Moses, two extraordinary members and volunteers, will be this year’s Honorees at our annual fundraising event celebrating Shomrei members for their service to our community. I’m also thrilled to share that Suzanna Grobman will be our Rising Star Honoree for her extraordinary contributions to family programming and Zamru. This year’s fundraising will support our thriving preschool, JLC, and continued staff development.

Save the Date! Please join us at Art and Soul to celebrate their accomplishments at Shomrei on Saturday night, February 7th at 7:30 pm

Please also place an ad honoring Rachel, Jennifer, and Suzanna for all they have given our community in our annual event Ad Journal.

Tickets and Event Ad Journal sales will begin next week.

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Dec 18, 2025Dec 23, 2025 by Aaron Delaney

Home Page Blog Feature, Social Action

Thank you, Shomrei, for Sharing Gifts with Family Promise

On December 12, Jordy Stone and Lauren Pack delivered all of the gifts from the Shomrei Shares program to the Family Promise Offices on South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair.

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Dec 15, 2025 by Jordana Stone

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Flu Season is Here. Consider wearing a mask.

On the Ninth Night of Hanukkah My Family Came to Me

Announcing Our 2026 Honorees

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