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Date(s) Created: 2015 Date(s): 2015

Notes: Archives 2015.003.0003 ==== United Synagogue of Hoboken CELEBRATE OUR HOME 100 YEARS CELEBRATE SUNDAY MAY 17 (5775) BLOCK PARTY 1 - 4 PM CONCERT 4 - 6 PM The block of Park Avenue in front of the synagogue closes for a block party that recalls the period a century ago when the neighborhood was home to recently arrived immigrants and First Street was lined with kosher markets. The block party features supervised 1915-period games for children of all ages, plus stained glass crafts, face painting, bounce house amusements, Israeli dancing and mitzvoth opportunities. Kosher food includes hot dogs and hamburgers and vegetarian options, along with a pickle barrel and other Jewish specialties evoking the days of pushcarts and street vendors. Guided tours of the Star of Israel highlight the restored sanctuary with its remarkable stained glass, designed by synagogue member Susie Klein and created with community volunteers, plus galleries of historic images, memorabilia and video histories. Block Party activities are all free of charge and food tickets can be purchased at the event. ---- JOIN US! for A WEEKEND OF FESTIVITIES CELEBRATING the Star of Israel Synagogue at 100 All are WELCOME! 4:00 PM CONCERT WITH OUR VERY OWN PAULA VALSTEIN ALL THE WAY FROM ISRAEL BUY CONCERT TICKETS: $20 ADULT NON-MEMBERS $15 ADULT MEMBERS $10 UNDER 18 DETAILS & TICKET PURCHASE ONLINE HobokenSynagogue.org/StarOflsraelCentennial.php All activities take place at the Star of Israel 115 Park Avenue, Hoboken ---- CELEBRATE FRIDAY MAY 15 100 YEARS Friday, May 15, 2015 6:00 TO 9:00 PM THE SYNAGOGUE AS A HOUSE OF PRAYER, BEIT TEFILAH The celebration begins with a musical Friday night service and a program devoted to the community and architectural history of the Star of Israel. Childcare will be available during the program. CELEBRATE SATURDAY MAY 16 100 YEARS SATURDAY, MAY 16,2015 9:30 TO 1:30 PM THE SYNAGOGUE AS HOUSE OF LEARNING, Beit Midrash Students from the synagogue’s Learning Center lead a Shabbat morning of prayer and song to celebrate their year of experiential learning in and out of the synagogue. Kiddush, A light brunch follows. ==== ==== Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2015-05-21