by shorelocalnews | Jun 13, 2025 | Northfield, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of community at Beth Israel’s annual family barbecue on June 8. With the weather forcing a change of plans, the celebration moved indoors—where the fun continued without missing a beat. Congregants of all ages enjoyed hamburgers and hot...
by shorelocalnews | May 17, 2025 | Northfield, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
Beth Israel wrapped up its Sunday School year on May 4 with a joyful celebration that honored students and recognized their hard work. The event included awards, sweet treats, and a special Mother’s Day flower-planting activity. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Director...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Northfield, South Jersey
By Delaney Crawford Are you smarter than a fourth grader? Maybe, but probably not as sharp as the students who dominated the competition at Northfield Community School’s annual Noodlemania Trivia Contest held this year on Saturday, Feb. 8. Noodlemania is all about...
by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 19, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Northfield, South Jersey
Students in grades 3-7 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...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 29, 2025 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Northfield, South Jersey
Project Prom is gearing up for its annual pop-up shop event Project Prom and is calling for donations of gently used prom dresses (especially larger sizes) and accessories to help make prom night unforgettable for every girl, regardless of financial circumstances....
by Cindy Fertsch | Jan 25, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, News, Northfield, South Jersey
Third and fourth grade students in Beth Israel’s Sunday School program set out to make a difference after learning about Tikun Olam, the Jewish tradition of repairing the world. They learned to braid fabric and made dog toys, which they then donated to the Ocean City...
