Around our community

Rebekah Adelson, the Jewish National Fund’s Israel Programs admissions director, receives letters from Shomrei Torah sixth grader Noah Golden. He and his classmates wrote notes of encouragement to Israeli firefighters who fought the recent widespread fires in Israel. (Courtesy ST)

On February 5, Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne celebrated Tu b’Shvat with a seder led by Rabbi Meeka Simerly and Cantor Charles Romalis. It included the four questions, song, dance, fruits, a bagel brunch, and children’s craft session. (Courtesy TBT)

On February 5, Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne celebrated Tu b’Shvat with a seder led by Rabbi Meeka Simerly and Cantor Charles Romalis. It included the four questions, song, dance, fruits, a bagel brunch, and children’s craft session. (Courtesy TBT)

Elaine and Michael Padva, left, with Wendy and Ken Zuckerberg, Saige Siskin, Sam Rak, Barry Blecher, and Karen Albert, all members of Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake, were among the many participants at Sweet Tastes of Torah, the community-wide celebration of learning on February 11. (Photo provided)

Hazak Senior members from Temple Emanu-El in Closter enjoyed a morning of song with Cantor Israel Singer, accompanied by pianist Shira Shaked. The group also celebrated the 90th birthday of Martin Breit, front, wearing a white vest. (Courtesy Emanu-El)