Category: General

The One-of-a-Kind Hockey Stick Menorah

The handiwork of Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, the game used hockey stick menorah sits proudly on the Prudential Center concourse every holiday season By NJ Devils News The One-of-a-Kind Hockey Stick Menorah | FEATURE |...

Spectacular Chanukah Drone Light Show!

Recent Drone Sightings Add Intrigue to Inspiring Holiday Event On Wednesday, December 25, Jewish communities around the world will light the first Chanukah candle, ushering in the Festival of Lights. In New Jersey, amid...

Essex County Executive Visits LifeTown

On Wednesday, November 13, Essex County Executive, Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. visited LifeTown, an interactive play and learning space for children, teens, and adults with special needs. DiVincenzo Jr. was accompanied by Chief of...

Lifting Spirits

Bringing Comfort and Support During a Time of Need During a hospital stay, patients are surrounded by beeping machines and the sterile smell of antiseptic, leaving them yearning for a sense of home. The...

You Can Make a Difference!

Join LifeTown Shoppes Adult Volunteer Experience on December 3 When elementary school art teacher Tara Kanter walked through the doors of LifeTown alongside her 12-year-old son Jordan, she didn’t know what to expect. It...

Give a Gift That Gives Back

LifeTown is excited to debut an all-new gift shop just in time for the holiday season! The shop offers an array of items such as branded towels for summer beach days, comfy sweatshirts for...

Miracles at Annual 5K Run/Walk

In the days leading up to Friendship Circle’s annual 5K Run/Walk, a wildfire devasted over 190 acres of wetlands directly behind LifeTown. Friendship Circle was unsure if the air would be smoke free for...

A Festive Sukkot at LifeTown

This Sukkot, a new addition adorned the outside of LifeTown – a beautiful, extra-large Sukkah buzzing with holiday spirit! Under its natural roof, Friendship Circle brought the community together to celebrate the joyous festival...

Dance with Israel

Marking First Anniversary of 10.7 on Jewish Calendar Now, more than ever, the Jewish communities worldwide are standing strong with their brothers and sisters in Israel. And on Wednesday, October 23, a special event...