Sunday school students in kindergarten through grade 6 helped to lead Kabbalat Shabbat services at Beth Israel on Friday, March 1. The students joined Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Cantor Rhoda J. Harrison on the bimah, participating in Hebrew and English readings, opening the ark, and leading the congregation in song. Following the service, students and their families enjoyed a…
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IGT teams up with Boys and Girls Club to support Project Prom
Making sure every teen can be decked out for their special night By Gabriella Bancheri Project Prom, set for March 9-11 at Kensington Furniture in Northfield, has been an iconic South Jersey event since founder Rene Kane came up with the idea 10 years ago. Kane was inspired to create Project Prom as a way to put her daughters’ expensive,…
Read MoreBirch Grove Park: from bricks to beauty
By Gabriella Bancheri Nestled inside the corner of Fire and Mill roads in Northfield, Birch Grove Park has quite an interesting history, composed of several curious turns of events. Historically used for clay mining in the 19th century, the 271-acre park now sits in the quite well-developed suburban neighborhood of Northfield, not far from the Parkway. In the mid-1800s, Hubert…
Read More“A Taste of Purim” Tot Shabbat at Beth Israel
Preschoolers and their parents are invited to A Taste of Purim Tot Shabbat at Beth Israel on Friday, March 15, 2024. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Miss Cookie will lead the group in songs, stories, and a holiday-themed craft. Children will learn about the holiday of Purim. Families will also enjoy a pizza dinner and hamantaschen. Costumes are encouraged! Contributions…
Read MoreBeth Israel hosts Tu B’shevat Seder
Students in grades 3-6 celebrated Tu B’shevat, the birthday of the trees, with a special seder at Beth Israel Sunday School. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach led the seder, with student participation. The seder featured different types of fruit and drinks for each of the four seasons. The largest Reform congregation on the Mainland in South Jersey, Beth Israel is a warm…
Read More5 reasons to love local fresh produce
The Light with Raymond Tyler I am in a very personal battle with processed food. I have pretty much overcome sweets and desserts, but when it comes to pasta, cheeses and other goodies, the struggle is real. One of the things that helps me crave less sugar and salt, and feel full, is eating fresh fruits and vegetables. One of…
Read MoreJersey Cow is on the mooove
Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle Since the day the Jersey Cow opened at 1600 Tilton Road in Northfield in 2022, sales have exceeded all expectations. Just go by in the summer, fall, and spring at any time from 1 p.m. to closing, and you will find lines of people looking to buy their favorite custom flavor. Jersey Cow even defies…
Read MoreNorthfield gym provides a safe and encouraging atmosphere for women
By Krystle J Bailey “I always tell women that this is the best place their daughters or elderly mothers could be going,” explained Rachel Guevara about her Northfield business, Lift and Glitz Training Studio. “They’re being taken care of, they’re amongst other women, and they’re walking out of the facility with other women.” Safety, comfort, and support are among the…
Read MoreProject Prom Seeks Dress Donations, Expands Impact through Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
Project Prom, a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering young ladies in Atlantic County, is gearing up for its annual pop-up shop event from March 9-11, 2024, at Kensington Furniture, 200 Tilton Rd., Northfield, N.J. For a decade now, Project Prom has been a beacon of hope for local girls facing financial constraints by providing them with complimentary prom dresses, jewelry,…
Read MoreNorthfield native publishes paranormal romances based on folklore
By Julia Train Jaime Roff, 47, of Northfield, works for the Atlantic County clerk’s office day-to-day. However, on book covers, she’s known as Emma Reilly. In 2023, the local author published two paranormal romance books, the first of which she’d been working on for 10 years. Roff fell in love with writing as a girl. Although she went to college…
Read MoreAtlantic County educator receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Spirit Award
By Julia Train Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson presented the 34th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Spirit Award on Jan. 16 to Leslie White-Coursey. In commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, the award is given out annually to a resident who lives by his example through being involved in the community and working to improve the lives of…
Read MoreBeth Israel honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with 2024 spirit awards
The community gathered at Beth Israel on Jan. 12 to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special service, award presentation, and reception. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Cantor Rhoda J. Harrison led a Shabbat service that interspersed traditional Jewish liturgy with readings about civil rights, including Dr. Martin Luther King’s iconic “I have a…
Read MoreBeth Israel to honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 12
The community is invited a special Shabbat service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 pm at Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, N.J. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Cantor Rhoda J. Harrison will lead a Shabbat service that intersperses traditional Jewish liturgy with readings about civil rights, including Dr. Martin Luther King’s iconic “I…
Read MoreBeth Israel holiday gift drive a success
Beth Israel families donated toys for a holiday gift drive to children in need in our local community. Pictured are Beth Israel Sunday school students showing some of the toys that were donated. The largest Reform congregation on the Mainland in South Jersey, Beth Israel is a warm and welcoming home to generations of families who play a vital and…
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