Category Archives: Past Events

Potluck Shabbat at Jean’s (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Friday, December 28, 2013 from 6:30 – 10:30pm)
Where: Jean Dietz’s house (email jgap@princeton.edu for address)

Yet another successful JGAP potluck Shabbat dinner! Thanks to Jean for hosting; everyone had a great time. About ten people were there, all young professionals from the area (since Princeton graduate students were on winter break). We met a few new people, and several of our regulars were also able to make it. Remember – always feel free to attend any of our events, and bring family and friends with you!

We held reform services followed by a delicious milchig meal of vegetarian lasagna. Attendees contributed kosher desserts, wine, and kasha, and Sloane’s homemade challah was a huge hit, as usual. We look forward to hosting our next JGAP Shabbat dinner, and more information on that will appear here as it becomes available. Shabbat Shalom, JGAP!

Hanukkah Board Game Night (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 8:00 – 11:30pm)
Where: Abby Cohen’s house (email jgap@princeton.edu for address)

We had an awesome time at our first ever Hanukkah Board Game Night. There were about 15 attendees throughout the night. Thanks to Abby Cohen for hosting and making latkes, cinnamon twists and cookies! Everything was delicious, and we had lots of fun meeting so many new people, eating, playing games, and lighting candles. Thanks to everyone else who came and brought games and snacks. We played Apples to Apples (Jewish Edition), and are looking forward to our next game night once the new semester starts. Stay tuned for more upcoming events, and as always, email jgap@princeton.edu if you’re willing to host an event, or have an idea for a future event.

November Happy Hour! (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Monday, November 12, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00pm)
Where: Yankee Doodle Tap Room at 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ

Thanks to everyone who made it to our monthly happy hour! We had a blast and saw several new faces. Thanks also to those who were able to donate non-perishable food, first-aid, and toiletry items to the Princeton University and Princeton CJL‘s Hurricane Sandy supply drive. All support is greatly appreciated.

As always, the first round of drinks at our JGAP happy hours is covered by the Princeton CJL. Stay tuned for announcements for upcoming happy hours.

Hiking at Sourland Mountain (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 11:00am – 2:00pm)
Where: Sourland Mountain Preserve at East Mountain Road, Hillsborough, NJ

We hope you enjoyed our first-ever JGAP hiking trip at the Sourland Mountain Preserve! The weather and fall colors were beautiful. Not as many people were able to make it as we had hoped for, so we’d appreciate suggestions for future outdoor events! If you have any event suggestions, as always, feel free to email jgap@princeton.edu. We look forward to next time, and thanks to those who were able to make it!

F’12 Edu Series: The Election (PASSED)

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When: PASSED
            Friday, October 5, 2012 from 8:30 – 10:00pm (Part 1: Taxes & Charity)
            Friday, October 12, 2012 from 8:30 – 10:00pm (Part 2: Environment)
            Friday, October 19, 2012 from 8:30 – 10:00pm (Part 3: Foreign Policy)
Where: Upstairs in the CJL Library at 70 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ

Thanks for sticking around after Shabbat dinner on the past few Friday nights for our 3-part JGAP learning series with Rabbi Sara Rich: “A Jewish Look at the 2012 Presidential Elections.” Our topics were (Oct. 5) taxes and charity, (Oct. 12) the environment, and (Oct. 19) foreign policy. We read Jewish sources on these topics, and took a glance at Obama’s and Romney’s platforms to see how their views compared.

As with all of our events, all JGAPers are welcome, regardless of religious or political views. This education series has been a chance to learn more about the Jewish perspective on the big issues of this year’s election. Stay tuned for information regarding our Spring 2013 education series. If you have ideas for a JGAP class you’d be interested in taking or event suggestions in general, send us an email at jgap@princeton.edu.

October Happy Hour! (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00pm)
Where: Yankee Doodle Tap Room at 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ

The first JGAP Happy Hour of the season was a huge success, with over 20 attendees and tons of new faces! Thanks to everyone who was able to make it, and we hope you had as much fun as we did! Once again, the first round of drinks at JGAP Happy Hours is on the Princeton CJL. Our next happy hour will be on Monday, November 12, 2012. See the November Happy Hour event post for more information.

BBQ Shabbat at Sloane/Shilpa’s (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Friday, August 24, 2012 from 6:45 – 11:00pm)
Where: Sloane & Shilpa’s house (email jgap@princeton.edu for address)

Toda rabah v’Shabbat Shalom! Once again, we had an amazing Shabbat with all of you who were able to attend! We had conservative Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv services start at 6:45pm, and had a few of you request your favorite tunes for different psalms. Thanks! Once again – our services are casual, and we are happy to incorporate any traditions or tunes our guests request. We provide Hebrew transliterations, siddurim, and extra kippot (yamulkas).

Dinner was served at 7:45pm. This week, we had a kosher fleischig (meat) Shabbat, and served glatt kosher hamburgers, black bean burgers, and veggie burgers, along with delicious veggie kebabs and our usual kosher challah and wine. Our guests brought salad, hummus and other dips, veggies, pareve cookies and banana bread for dessert, and more wine than we could drink. Yum! Shabbat was a total blast, and we already can’t wait for next time. We hope to have our next JGAP Shabbat during the semester on a break week for Princeton University, when the Princeton CJL does not normally have services. We look forward to next time, and thanks to those who were able to make it!

Potluck Shabbat at R. Sara’s (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Friday, July 27, 2012 from 8:00 – 11:00pm)
Where: Sara & Ezra Rich’s house (email jgap@princeton.edu for address)

Once again, we had an amazing summer Shabbat with JGAP. Thanks to those who joined us this week! A few of us met ahead of time at 6:45pm at Sara & Ezra’s house, and walked over to the Highland Park Conservative Temple, located at 201 South 3rd Avenue, Highland Park, NJ, for their 7:00pm services.

Dinner was served at 8:00pm. This week, Sara & Ezra served delicious vegetarian lasagna, a dairy-free pasta option, challah, and drinks. Our guests brought salad, dessert, fruit, and wine. Delicious!

We look forward to our next Shabbat, which will be towards the end of the summer at Shilpa & Sloane’s house, again. See the BBQ Shabbat Event Post for more details. Once again, please RSVP ahead of time if you can attend, and let us know what food you will be able to con­tribute. Feel free to join us for ser­vices, too; we would love to incor­po­rate your favorite tra­di­tions and tunes! Until next time – Shabbat Shalom, JGAP!

Shabbat at Sloane/Shilpa’s (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Friday, July 13, 2012 from 6:45 – 11:00pm)
Where: Sloane & Shilpa’s house (email jgap@princeton.edu for address)

It was such an honor hosting our first Shabbat – thank you for helping make it so special! We had over 20 guests arrive in time for Shabbat dinner. Thank you to Matthew Feldman and Aaron Blankstein for leading us in Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv services (respectively)! We had conservative services start at 6:45pm, and we provided Shabbat candles, siddurim from the Princeton CJL, Hebrew transliterations, and extra kippot (yamulkas).

We had a kosher milchig (dairy) dinner at 7:45pm. We served salmon, green beans with garlic, and couscous (thanks for the compliments!). Sloane made amazing honey and date challah, mmm. Thank you to our guests for bringing wine, hummus and veggies, cookies and other desserts. We look forward to seeing you at our next Shabbat, which will be held at Sara & Ezra Rich’s home in Highland Park, NJ. See the July 27 Potluck Shabbat Event Post for more information. Shabbat Shalom!

Card Night at the CJL (PASSED)

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When: PASSED (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 7:30 – 9:00pm)
Where: Princeton CJL Lounge at 70 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ

Thanks to everyone for making our first JGAP Card Night a success! Graduate student Sam Ruth taught attendees how to play bridge, and others came prepared to play their own favorite card games. Kosher snacks were provided by the Princeton CJL. Do you have an idea for a JGAP event that you want to see happen? Do you have a skill that would be fun to teach other JGAPers? Email us at jgap@princeton.edu! We look forward to seeing everyone again soon at our next event.