Rabbi to Speak at Celebrating the Rhythm and Music of Jewish Life

Rabbi Neal Borovitz, of River Edge, is among more than 25 area rabbis who will be teaching at Sweet Tastes of Torah, a community evening of solidarity, study, discussion, music, and fun.

Held on Saturday February 4, the event is sponsored by the North Jersey Board of Rabbis and supported by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, and more than two dozen synagogues and learning projects in northern New Jersey.

Rabbi Borovitz will address the Poetry of Debbie Friedman, looking at a selection of her original music as Modern Midrash on our traditional liturgy.

“My focus is on how the late 20th century and early 21st century American Jewish experience impacted Debbie's music and lyrics and how her words and melodies impacted us,” Borovitz said.

Sweet Tastes of Torah, will be held at the , 10-10 Norma Avenue, and begins with a special musical Havdalah (a service marking the end of the Sabbath). Participants will then have the opportunity to choose two of more than 25 one-hour classes. The preliminary program is online at jfnnj.org/sweettorah.

Anyone interested in pre-registering can do so online by Feb. 1 for $15 per person by credit card or mail a check (payable to the North Jersey Board of Rabbis) to 32 Franklin Place, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. If you wish to pay the day of the event, you can do so for $20 (cash or check only).

For more information, contact coordinator Nickie Falk, at 201-652-1687 or email sweettastesoftorah@gmail.com.

The North Jersey Board of Rabbis (NJBR), comprised of rabbis of all streams who live or work in Bergen, North Hudson, or eastern Passaic counties, seeks to enhance the life of the North Jersey Jewish community; better understand how to use their positions to enhance the long-term spiritual and fiscal health of congregations or Jewish community organizations; and take a united stand, when appropriate, on issues confronting the Jewish community.