Library
The Dorothy L. Spiwak Memorial Library, a member of the Association of Jewish Libraries, contains a Judaica collection of some 8,000 titles including books, films, periodicals and musical selections.
The library serves as the epicenter of Jewish learning in the synagogue. Staffed by a part-time librarian, Mikki Grodman, the library is open on Wednesday 10am -12pm. The collection can be accessed by electronic catalog. Members as well as non-members may borrow from the library.
The collection includes popular fiction and non-fiction including books about science, medicine, art and cooking. The library also houses a large reference section which includes the Encyclopedia Judaica and local Jewish history.
Constantly evolving to support, complement and enrich the adult and juvenile educational programs of the synagogue, the library committee hosts numerous programs throughout the year including domestic and foreign films, book fairs, a Jewish Poetry Program, author talks and trips to museums. The library has a young kids reading corner with a child-friendly table and chairs.
Weekly newspapers include: The New Jersey Jewish News, The New York Jewish Week and the International Jerusalem Post. Monthly periodicals included Jewish Woman, Moment and Jewish Book World.
The library also has wireless capability. Bring your laptop and enjoy the library.
You can search our collection here or visit the library during library hours, Wednesdays 10am-Noon.
Support the library
There are a number of ways to support the library. Become a patron. Volunteer. Serve on the library committee. Donate to help us acquire additional books and multi-media. We welcome your involvement.
Hope to see you in the library!
Thu, November 21 2024
20 Cheshvan 5785
Upcoming Events
Links to Aid Israel
Jewish Federation
https://jewishheartnj.org/
Magen David Adom (Israeli Red Cross)
https://afmda.org/
Go Fund Me sources are not vetted, so use with caution but this one is vetted by one of our Israeli synagogue members:
Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/
Friends of the IDF
https://www.fidf.org/
American Friends of Magan David Bloomberg Match afmda.org/bloomberg-match
JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee); Jewish relief organization based in New York City.
NATAL, The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center; providing treatment and support to direct and indirect victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel.
Sderot Foundation; providing resources to Israelis living on the border of Gaza.
Sokora Hospital; leading medical center in Israel and the only major hospital in southern Israel.
https://www.pizzaidf.org/ Sends food and supplies to IDF soldiers