🌱 Patch AM: How a Teaneck family’s gift is transforming Holocaust education downtown

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Teaneck family's gift is transforming Holocaust education downtown
• How did a Teaneck-born emo band land on Audiotree Live?
• Which New Jersey colleges made Time's new Best Colleges ranking?

Also on today's calendar: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New memorial will share North Jersey's holocaust stories (northjersey.com) — A major new Holocaust memorial and education center is moving toward construction on the Teaneck Municipal Green, backed by a $100,000 gift from longtime resident Janet Hod and her husband Lior. The project, approved by the Teaneck Township Council, will share stories of survivors with New Jersey ties and use interactive technology to teach lessons about antisemitism, respect, and compassion to thousands of expected visitors each year.
   

• ARMOR FOR SLEEP featured on Audiotree Live (lambgoat.com subscription) — A rock band that started right here in Teaneck, Armor For Sleep, is back in the spotlight with a new Audiotree Live studio session. The feature traces their journey from early-2000s Teaneck emo roots through breakup, reunion tours, and their current, more atmospheric sound.
   

• 17 New Jersey colleges make Time's first Best Colleges list (njbiz.com) — Teaneck gets a nod in Time's new America's Best Colleges list, with Fairleigh Dickinson University's Teaneck campus ranked No. 421 among 500 schools nationwide. The roundup highlights 17 New Jersey colleges, emphasizing value, student outcomes, and strong STEM programs as families weigh higher-education options across the state.
   

📸 Around Teaneck

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Teaneck

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 →
  105 Essex St, New York
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• French Practice Conversation Group
  Englewood Public Library Englewood - Online,
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Teacher Orientation - All Staff/No Students
  Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, NJ 07631
  8:00 am
• US Meet the Coaches
  Dwight Engelwood School Myrna B Sherman Gymnasium
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Yom Kipper - District Closed
  Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, NJ 07631
• Opening Day for Students
  Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, NJ 07631
• Labor Day - District Closed
  Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, NJ 07631
• Senior Fitness Strength Training (North Arlington)
  YWCA Bergen County 11 York Road, North Arlington, 11 York Road, North Arlington, NJ, 07031, United States
  9:00 am
Saturday September 5
• "Songs for the Journey Ahead" Selichot Concert and Service" →
  Temple Emeth,1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holy Day Services - September 11-13 and September 20-21 →
  Temple Emeth, Teaneck, NJ
  8:00 pm
Monday September 14
• "Jews and the U.S. Labor Movement" →
  Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd., Paramus, NJ
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Volunteer this Fall →
  Zoom
  10:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Product Manager - Manufacturing & Logistics Consulting in Teaneck. Apply here.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University posted a job opening for Adjunct Professor of Philosophy – Metro and /or Florham Campuses Fall 2025 in Teaneck. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Teaneck here.

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Ridgewood

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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