120 people gathered at Shomrei on Saturday March 4th to honor Rich Epstein and Susan Lazev at “Mensches & Martinis” our annual Honor Night celebration. Accompanied by the marvelous Stepansky-Posada Jazz Ensemble, the evening began with an elegant cocktail hour followed by catered feast.
From Captain Fern Heinig:
On a very cold night we had 18 guests join us for MESH Cafe.
Our volunteers came out in full force. Risa Bernstein and Kady Chikkappa joined us as new adult volunteers. Erin Berman, who baked 6 challahs for our guests, and Susan Rosenblatt rounded out our adult volunteers. Rachel Kanter joined us for a bit while Pacey was practicing for his bar mitzvah in two weeks. Continue reading
Busy busy in the New JLC!
Yasher Koach on a wonderful welcome back (indoor!) BBQ and first day of JLC! The students were overwhelmingly positive about the change in the building and program (Wow! was a common response upon seeing the new furniture/rooms!) The rooms looked great, the teachers were warm and wonderful, and the students had amazing energy. I am thrilled for the year to come. Assistant Education Directors, Lily Lucey and Aylah Winter were both wonderful in their interactions with students and parents, and I think everyone is responding to having such a capable team in place.
Now Showing in The Shomrei Gallery: The Photographs of Shomrei Congregant, Nick Levitin
Ever since I can remember, I have yearned for some sort of connection with the people or places I have encountered. At first, I found it in the theatre as an actor, then as a photographer in my studio and in the world around me.
The photos on exhibit are my attempt to connect with some of the people I have come to know and have met, and some of the places I have had an opportunity to visit.
Nick will discuss his photographs at an Artist’s Reception on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
All photos on exhibit may be purchased for $250 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to Shomrei.
From Captain Alex Kent:
The MESH Cafe served 26 guests this evening. It was an haute cuisine meal prepared by Barbara Lesser and Carolyn Lack. The feast began with Carrot/Orange soup, with bread and butter, followed by steelhead trout with a strawberry glaze, served over bulgur, and accompanied by a stir fry of onions, peppers, and green beans. Carolyn baked banana nut bread for dessert, served with fresh pineapple. It looked and smelled delicious! Our helpers included Shomrei’s Gus and Siona, along with Lexie and Shannon from Montclair State. Rachel Kanter did lots of dishes, and was an all around helper. Bonny and Adrienne from MESH rounded out the team. Our guests were very appreciative as always. Continue reading
From Captain Alex Kent:
On a frigid Tuesday evening, the Shomrei MESH Cafe welcomed 22 guests for dinner. Lynne Kurzweil was the Chef du Jour. Merrill Silver supplied a tasty split pea soup, which was followed by a main course of breaded Tilapia, baked sweet potatoes, spinach and feta quiche, roast broccoli with garlic and lemon (prepared by the ubiquitous Aileen Grossberg) and buttered bread. Dessert was clementines and strawberries, accompanied by homemade cookies and cake baked by Shomrei’s own STOM teens. Continue reading
Report from Captain Stuart Green:
On an eerily warm November evening, MESH @ Shomrei provided a nourishing meal to 23 appreciative guests.
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The Bar Mitzvah was poised and prepared. His parents were proud and poignant. The social hall tables were dressed in gold and covered with platters waiting for the hungry congregants to file in after the motzi and Kiddush. All 200 … Continue reading
Report from Captain Jill Hamburg Coplan:
MESH was wonderful. All can be proud of the warmth and delicious food that our 22 hungry neighbors received, instead of the usual 20.
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Now Showing in The Shomrei Gallery: The Art of Shomrei Congregant, Jennifer Moses