Beth Israel students lead Shabbat service

by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Northfield, South Jersey

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,...

IGT teams up with Boys and Girls Club to support Project Prom

by Cindy Fertsch | Mar 7, 2024 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Northfield, South Jersey

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...

Ocean Aquarium moves to new Northfield location

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 29, 2024 | Atlantic County, Business Buzz, Egg Harbor Township, Features, Highlight, Mainland, News, Northfield, South Jersey

Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle John Walker, owner of Ocean Aquarium in Northfield, formerly located at 6820 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, accepted an offer he simply could not refuse to buy his EHT property. After being located at the Egg Harbor Township...

Birch Grove Park: from bricks to beauty

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 22, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Northfield, South Jersey

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...

Local sports scene heating up

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 22, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, Linwood, Northfield, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg This is the best time of year for local sports fans. This week marks the start of a six-week stretch that features a variety of high school, college and professional events in the area. High school basketball gets into full swing this week with the...

“A Taste of Purim” Tot Shabbat at Beth Israel

by Cindy Fertsch | Feb 21, 2024 | Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Northfield, South Jersey

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...