Meet the Rabbi
Meet Rabbi Pivo
Rabbi Jeff Pivo is a southern California native who received his BA in Jewish Studies from UCLA in 1994 and a Master of Hebrew Letters and ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2000. He has served suburban congregations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois and has taught in a variety of settings, from Solomon Schechter middle school to Melton Adult School, and from playing guitar in Tot Shabbat to teaching Talmud to other rabbis. Outside the walls of the shul, he has been active in improving inter-synagogue programming by bringing different synagogues together to support JUF and JNF, and building interfaith relationships through Chicago’s Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. Rabbi Pivo is a past president of the Chicago region Rabbinical Assembly’s Chicago region and has served on the Executive Committees of both the Chicago and Philadelphia Boards of Rabbis.
Rabbi Pivo is married to Lisa, whom he met at UCLA, and they have been blessed with four wonderful children: Aaron, Celia, Max, and Zachary. Rabbi is an avid record collector and Beatles fan.
With a passion for deep engagement with Jewish texts, history, and philosophy, Rabbi Pivo is committed to connecting Jews with their faith, tradition, and each other. As a community, we are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Pivo and family to East Brunswick Jewish Center and look forward to strengthening the community through meaningful engagement both inside and outside of the synagogue.
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EBJC Gala !
May 5 - Gala honoring Dr. Bob and Liz Salston and Hollie Cerame - Fun-filled event featuring "a day at the races" with Bob Scott. Put on your best Kentucky Derby hat and ascot, and join us for a wonderful event! REGISTRATION FOR THE GALA (TICKETS AND ADS) IS NOW CLOSED. Donations to the Gala can be made through the DONATE menu (at the top of this page).
Lunch and Learn
Wed, April 17 @11:30-ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he discusses topics dealing with current Jewish events.
Hazak
Thurs, April 18 @ 12:00 p.m. Folk musician James G. - Carol King, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Carpenters, Carly Simon! CLICK HERE to sign up.
Community Bingo
April 18 - 6:30 pm. Location: B'nai Shalom Temple. Fern Road
CLICK HERE to volunteer to help.
Pre-Pesach Pasta Night
Sunday, April 21 @ 6:00 p.m. -Join us for an Italian style dinner. For more information & to register, CLICK HERE.
Passover Bistro
Thursday, April 25 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a warm and inviting gourmet Passover buffet presented by 24 KT Caterers. CLICK HERE for RSVP information.
Hike 6.0
Sunday, April 28 2 p.m. Men's Club will be sponsoring another in its series of hikes in Ireland Brook County Park. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Yom Hashoah 2024
Thurs, May 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Sheila Pallay recounts her experiences with all of the Torah's saved from Czech Republic's synagogues. CLICK HERE to register.
Tot Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 3 Tot Shabbat
Join us for services & dinner. To register, CLICK HERE.
Parshat HaShavua Class
Friday, May 10 11 am - ZOOM. Join Rabbi Brandspiegel as he journeys through the monthly parshiot. JOIN HERE
Israel Memorial Day & Independence Day
Monday, May 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a dinner and ceremony to celebrate Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut. For mor information and to register, CLICK HERE.
Ellen's Thank You & Lehitraot Dinner
Friday, May 17 @ 6:00 p.m. - Join us for a Shabbat dinner as we say goodbye and thank Ellen for all she has done. To register, CLICK HERE.
Go Karts!
Thursday, May 23 7 p.m. Our regional Men's Club is sponsoring Go Karts, at the world's largest bi-level track, on Route 1 in Edison. For more information, and to register, CLICK HERE.
Sisterhood Book Discussion
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30 p.m."Hope" - Andrew Ridker. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
An Evening with Mayor Cohen
Friday, May 31 @ 6:00 p.m. - Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and a Q&A with Mayor Cohen. CLICK HERE for more information.