News Transcript News Briefs, Feb. 17
The directors of the Freehold Jewish Center, Broad Street, Freehold Borough, have announced the reopening of the synagogue in time for the festival of Purim on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 8 a.m.
The Book of Esther, known as “the megillah,” will be read by Rabbi Nathan Langer at both services. If an individual cannot attend a service in person, contact the synagogue office to be provided with a Zoom link to hear and watch the reading.
Regular Sabbath services will begin on Friday at 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday at 9 a.m. Strict Freehold Borough Board of Health and state COVID-19 guidelines will be observed.
Examiner News Briefs, Feb. 17
New Jersey residents who are in their senior year in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements.
The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Dr. Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, was started because of her desire to give back to the community. Worth $500, this scholarship is meant to assist its recipient in beginning their future in agriculture, according to a press release.
The qualifications for receiving the award include submitting an application, a resume and an essay answering the question, “How has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?”