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Holy Week Services at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) in Scotch Plains
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Scotch Plains' Temple Sholom to Host 'Holla for Challah' Event May 7
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Saint Bart's Athletes Honored at Newark Basilica
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Congregation Beth Israel to Hold Community Seder on First Night of Passover
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Scotch Plains Teen Elected to BBYO Board at BBYO International Convention
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Drive-thru Ashes-to-Go in Fanwood for Ash Wednesday
By JOHN MOONEY
April 15, 2022SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) parish in Scotch Plains has announced its Holy Week schedule:
Good Friday (April 15):
Outdoor stations of the Cross at 12 Noon
Veneration of the Cross at 3:00 p.m.
Living Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday (April 16):
Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.
Blessing of the Easter Food at 12 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Temple Sholom of Scotch Plains announced its implementation of their inaugural 'Holla for Challah', which will be hosted at the temple (1925 Lake Ave.) on Saturday, May 7, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public by reservation.
During the first-ever event at the temple, participants will mix and braid a challah to take home ...
NEWARK, NJ -- Max Yaeger and Alex Landazabal of Saint Bartholomew Academy were recognized at the CYO Sports Recognition Mass at the Sacred Heart Basilica in Newark last weekend. Volleyball coach Pam Sawicki, was also honored.
Congratulations to the eight graders, sports teams, and coaches that represent Saint Bart's.
St. Bartholomew Academy (SBA) is a Catholic ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains will hold a Community Seder on the first night of Passover, Friday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. The Seder is open to members of the community.
Rabbi Howard Tilman of Congregation Beth Israel will lead the family-friendly Seder, with readings, songs and celebrations for all ages and backgrounds.
The Community Seder will be strictly ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Over 100 Greater Jersey Hudson River Region B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) teens joined thousands of other teens, educators, thought and business leaders, celebrities, political figures, and philanthropists from around the world at BBYO International Convention 2022, the first in-person gathering of its size in the Jewish community. Held over ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- The Chelsea at Fanwood offered drive-thru “ashes to go” on Ash Wednesday (Mar. 2) as a convenience to anyone in the community seeking to take part in the religious activity.
The ashes were imposed by Father Duncan Johnson of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. People drove up to the Chelsea’s breezeway door and Father Duncan imposed ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Mount Saint Mary Academy is currently accepting registrations for its 2022 Summer Academy Enrichment and Sports Program. Open to rising sixth through eighth grade girls, the two-week program, which features half and full-day options, is designed to empower girls to try new things in a safe and fun atmosphere.
"We welcome all middle school girls to come and meet our ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- TAPintoSPF's Meet The Leaders series features profiles of leaders in the community, including their roles and responsibilities in Scotch Plains-Fanwood. This week's profile is Rabbi Howard Tilman of Congregation Beth Israel.
Age: 37
Family: Married; Two kids
Education:
Ziegler School of Rabbinic ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- Even you’re in a rush on Ash Wednesday, you can get your ashes to go. The Chelsea at Fanwood is offering an "Ashes To-Go Drive-Thru" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
Just drive up to the Chelsea’s breezeway at 295 South Avenue in Fanwood, roll down the window and receive ashes from Father Duncan Johnston of St.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- TAPintoSPF's Meet The Leaders series are a string of stories that feature profiles of leaders in the community, including their roles and responsibilities in both Scotch Plains and Fanwood. This week's profile is All Saints Episcopal Church reverend Susanna Cates
Age: 47
Family: Husband, five children, and ...
By MICHELLE H. DAINO
May 10, 2022Ruth Anne Munroe, Director of Campus Ministry and Student Council Moderator at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, reported that the Mercy Girl Effect Award has been presented to the Academy’s 2021-2022 Student Council Executive Board.
“Each year, the five-member board is challenged with a Mercy Girl Effect project that raises awareness about ethical issues that affect the human ...