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buzzworthy
LOCAL TEEN
COMPETES ON
JEOPARDY!
South Orange resident and Columbia High
School senior DANNY OXMAN proved that
he knows his way around a gameshow buzz-
er this winter when he competed on the
Jeopardy! Teen Tournament. To qualify for
the competition, Oxman, who is also a stu-
dent at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Hebrew
High in South Orange, had to beat out over
10,000 other applicants who took an online
quiz. Over the summer, he traveled to
Washington, D.C. and auditioned live in a
mock game; took a test on paper; was inter-
viewed with the production team, and met
host Alex Trebeck. As one of 15 students
who won the right to compete, he participat-
ed in the semi-final round. “I felt pretty
normal, but then I’d look around and think,
‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m really here.’
My finger was twitching on that buzzer
the whole time.” Afterwards, the teens and
their families enjoyed a cast party in the
studio commissary.
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Millburn
GET YOUR FRESH
PRODUCE HERE
The community-supported agricultural
group (CSA) FARM & FORK SOCIETY is
observing its 12th season this year. The
volunteer-run organization works with local
farmers to bring fresh, organic and sustainable produce to the community.
Before the season starts, members pre-purchase shares of vegetables, fruit,
eggs, chicken, micro-greens, mushrooms, bread, cider and more for prices
ranging from $60-$755. Pickup in Millburn and local delivery are available;
the season runs from June through November. • farmandforksociety.com
Short Hills
RECRUITING TECHNOLOGY HELPS
STAFF A MALL
Anyone who’s been to the Mall at Short Hills knows that it’s a big employer.
To match applicants with the best work opportunities, mall executives have
launched recruiting technology called WORKFOUNTAIN, which connects the
shopping center’s tenants to potential employees who best meet their needs.
Candidates fill out a single job application, and WorkFountain’s “The Mall at
Short Hills Talent Exchange” program uses special algorithms to fill store and
restaurant positions. The patented technology makes it easier to ensure equal
access to opportunity and to promote diversity, proponents say.
PRODUCTIONS,
South Orange