Book sales, toy drives, Reindeer Run just a few of the weekend events.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
This weekend marks the first full holiday season weekend, post-Thanksgiving, in North Jersey. Whether you plan on heading to the mall, shopping locally or shopping online, there are plenty of other ways to keep you busy this weekend. Here's just a few: Rummage Sale Today, Noon Bethany Lutheran Church 262 Joralemon St, Belleville FREE Featuring New and used clothing for men, women, teens, children and infants. Includes winter coats for the entire family as well as household appliances, arts & crafts, tools and accessories and many more. Friends of the Verona Public Library Annual Book Sale Tonight, 7 p.m. Verona Public Library 17 Gould St., Verona All proceeds benefit the Verona Library. Friday night is preview night for "Friends" members…
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Kip's Castle Park
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Caldwell, Verona and Cedar Grove synagogues mark holiday with services, skits.
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The joyous Jewish holiday of Purim will take place locally this week in Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell with services and performances by synagogue members. The holiday commemorates the efforts of Queen Esther and her uncle, Mordecai, who stood up to King Ahashverosh’s prime minister Haman and stopped a decree to kill all the Jews of Persia in 400 B.C. Haman was eventually hung for his evil decree. Jews around the world make noise with groggers and hiss to drown out the mention of Haman’s name. The story of Purim is read from a scroll called a Megillah. Local synagogues will hold Purim services, carnivals and events beginning Wednesday night. Here’s a look of what’s happening locally in Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell: Congregation …
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Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex
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