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Public is Invited to Free Event and Service for Children in Preschool through Second Grade
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., December 19, 2018 – Area families with children in preschool through second grade are welcome to attend the Young Family Tu B’Shevat Celebration and Dinner at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI), 432 Scotland Road in South Orange, on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.; children will learn about the environment through a creative activity, in observance of the “New Year of the Trees.” Tu B’Shevat has evolved into an ecological holiday that reminds Jews of their connection to the earth and their role as caretakers of the environment.
The evening will include a pizza dinner, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available upon request. The program will be followed immediately by a family-friendly “come as you are” Shabbat service at the Reform synagogue at 6:00 p.m. Advance reservations are required for planning purposes; please include names of all adults and children as well as children’s ages and any dietary restrictions. RSVP by Wednesday, January 9 to Samy Fantacone, TSTI’s Young Family Coordinator, at sfantacone@tstinj.org.
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI) is a dynamic, inclusive Reform congregation that offers numerous ways for members to connect with and celebrate being part of the Jewish community and the world. Welcoming Jews by birth or by choice, interfaith, traditional and non-traditional families, and children of all abilities, TSTI provides lifelong learning and enriching programs for all members through a full complement of religious services, early childhood and religious school education, cultural programs, and activities that foster connection, engagement and community outreach in a joyful, judgment-free environment. TSTI draws members from Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.tsti.org.
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