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Montclair Synagoge Celebrates Marriage Equality Today

The community is invited to Bnai Keshet in Montclair at 5:45 pm. today for a short ceremony celebrating Marriage Equality, following a unanimous state Supreme Court  decision Friday allowing same-sex marriage to commence earlier this week.

As part of its ceremony, Bnai Keshet will replace its decade-old banner, "Bnai Keshet Supports Marriage Equality"  with a rainbow-colored one, "Bnai Keshet Celebrates Marriage Equality in New Jersey."

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The celebration will include a toast with children attending  religious school and other members of the community, and a musical rendition of siman tov.  The event is open to all. 

Bnai Keshet is a Reconstructionist synagogue serving the Essex County area located at 99 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair.  For more information visit www.bnaikeshet.org

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