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🌱 Patch AM: Why Israeli rabbis found Teaneck’s Modern Orthodox community so eye-opening.
Spotted on the Teaneck calendar: Holiday Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair at New Milford High School

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Israeli rabbis found Teaneck’s Modern Orthodox community so eye-opening.
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair at New Milford High School and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
- Tuesday: More sun than clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Landmark Orthodox Union Mission Brings Israeli Rabbis to the U.S. to Build Bridges and Foster Unity (ou.org) — Israeli rabbis recently spent Shabbat in Teaneck, experiencing the town’s Modern Orthodox community firsthand and learning from local families and shuls. Their U.S. mission, organized by the Orthodox Union and Gesher, also included major yeshivot, conferences, and Jewish communities nationwide, aiming to strengthen ties and share best practices between Israeli and American Orthodox life.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck
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★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair at New Milford High School
330 River Rd, New Milford
9:00 am - Tenafly Holiday Fair
Huyler Park, 1 Piermont Rd, Tenafly
12:00 pm - Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
6:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- TUMC Christmas Cantata Concert
Teaneck United Methodist Church , 201 Degraw Ave , Teaneck
5:00 am - Sensory Free Play
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
10:00 am - Crafternoon
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
3:30 pm - Gift Wrapping for the Holidays
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium, Hackensack - Gallery Space,
5:30 pm - Music & Movement
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
10:00 am - (YA) Teen Tuesday: Half Day Free For All
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
1:30 pm - Christmas Lights of New York City: An Illustrated Presentation
Englewood Public Library Englewood - MacKay Room,
3:00 pm - Barks & Books: Read with RJ
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
3:30 pm - 8th Annual Christmas Party for Teaneck Children
260 Elm Ave , Teaneck
5:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
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🗞 Nearby News
Hackensack
- City of Hackensack Congratulates Chief Michael Antista on FBI National Academy Graduation (hackensack.org)
- ArtsBergen Launches ‘Mind Your Feelings' Public Art Installation In Hackensack (broadwayworld.com)
- Police investigating injury near Glen Rock train station (northjersey.com)
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