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In response to the mass shooting Sunday by surrendered gunman Robert Bowers, 46, that claimed the lives of 11 people and wounded six at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, based in South River, has released a list of vigils throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

“The Jewish community in the heart of NJ mourns and stands with that in Pittsburgh and across the world,” Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Karasic said in a written statement. “This senseless tragedy reinforces our commitment to combat hate and make our communities more prepared and secure.”

The list is as follows:

MONDAY 10.29

Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls – 6:30 pm

332 Hance Avenue

We will pray for healing. We will pray for strength. We will pray to turn our anger over what is into a force that will leave no person untouched by our commitment to love and embrace each other into a world that should be; a world that must be, a world of peace.

Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson – 7:30 pm

171 Ridge Road

At times of tragedy such as these we stand as one at a memorial gathering of prayer, solidarity, and support.

Monroe Township Senior Center, Monroe – 6:00 pm

12 Halsey Reed Road

Congregation Beit Shalom of Monroe Township is spearheading an interfaith vigil in support of the Pittsburgh community at the Monroe Township Senior Center. Mayor Tamburro and religious leaders will attend to unite our community against anti-Semitism, hate, and violence. Doors open at 5:30.

Marlboro Jewish Center, Marlboro – 7:30 pm

103 School Road West

Prayer service before the Maariv Evening Service

Sons of Israel, Manalapan – 8 pm

33 Gordons Corner Road

Vigil with local shuls and St. Thomas Moore

Unity Walk, East Brunswick – 6 pm

Will include a vigil for Pittsburgh victims at East Brunswick Municipal Building, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center

TUESDAY 10.30

Chabad of Western Monmouth County, Manalapan – 7:45 pm

24 Wickatunk Road

An evening of prayer, unity, and solidarity for the Pittsburgh Jewish Community, including a live feed from the Pittsburgh Jewish community.

THURSDAY 11.1

St. Stephen AME Zion  & Asbury CAN will host Standing in Solidarity & Support – 6 pm

1001 Springwood Avenue

Please join the Interfaith Community as we come together in prayer and vigil remembering those who tragically lost their lives to gun violence in Pittsburgh, PA.

FRIDAY 11.2

Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell – 7:30 pm

106 Windeler Road

We will stand in solidarity with the Pittsburgh Jewish community and the congregants of the Tree of Life synagogue. We will offer prayers of healing and hope, sending a message of courage and faith to the larger Jewish community in the U.S. Friday night service will be held with music and songs.

SATURDAY 11.3

Congregation Beth Shalom, Red Bank — 11:30 am

186 Maple Avenue

Special service followed by a Kiddush to honor the victims and pray for them and their families.  

SUNDAY 10.28

Congregation Neve Shalom, Metuchen – 6:30 pm

250 Grove Avenue

Co-hosted by the Metuchen Edison Interfaith Area Clergy Association, First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, and Temple Emanu-el.

Masjid-e- Ali, Somerset – 5:30 pm

47 Cedar Grove Lane

Dr. Asghar Kharazi, Director at Masjid-e-Ali and Co-Founder of the NJ Interfaith Coalition, extends the invitation to all who can attend a vigil to remember and express our sorrows for the victims of shooting in Tree of Life Synagogue and reaffirm our commitment to reject any form of hate and bigotry.

Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick – 7 pm

222 Livingston Avenue

Clergy hours for those who want to talk will be held from 3:30 to 7:15 Monday  

Highland Park Conservative Temple, Highland Park – 7:30 pm

201 S Third Avenue

Will be hosting a prayer service after the Maariv Evening Service.

Central NJ NCSY and Congregation Ahavas Achim, Highland Park – 8 pm

216 S First Avenue

Hosting a memorial service with prayer and tehillim.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah, North Brunswick – 7 pm

1001 Finnegans Lane

Special service of solidarity and healing to remember the victims of the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh.

For more about the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, visit jewishheartnj.org.

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