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November 2018
Beth El Synagogue Seniors – Ethical Dilemas
On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors present ‘Ethical Dilemas: What would you do if…’ Life is made up of a series of decisions. Participate in a discussion where a number of circumstances that offer difficult decision options will be presented and find out how and what you would or would not do. Light refreshments to be served. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ,…
Find out more »Ethical dilemmas
“Ethical Dilemmas: What Would You Do If…” will be presented at a Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors program on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Nov. 12 to 609-443-4454 or go to bethel.net.
Find out more »Cemetery preservation
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, the Greater Trenton Jewish Cemetery Project, dedicated to rehabilitating and preserving five Jewish cemeteries dating back to 1857, will hold an event on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Lawrenceville offices of Stark & Stark, Lawrenceville. The program will also honor Trenton native and Jewish historian Arthur Finkle. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 609-392-0092 or Cari@TheEagleGroup.org.
Find out more »“The God Squad”
Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 7:30 p.m. Steven L. Mills speaker series with Professor Christopher Belitto and Rabbi Brooks Susman. Contact 973-887-0046 or tbaoffice@optonline.net.
Find out more »Adath Shalom hosts speaker Dianne Grossman of Mallory’s Army
Together we can stand against bullying. We need to stand together and learn the tools. We must teach all generations kindness and to stand up when we see another in trouble. Come and hear Dianne Grossman, lead of Mallory's Army discuss how to, why to and where to turn for help.
Find out more »“The Ultimate Final Exam”
“The Ultimate Final Exam: The Six Questions We Will be Asked at the End of our Lives.” B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 12:30 p.m. Presented by Robert Lichtman, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest’s chief Jewish learning officer. Based on the teachings of Rava, a Talmudic sage who taught almost 2,000 years ago. Register online at bnaishalom.net/events.php# or call 973-731-0160.
Find out more »“Stories My Friends Love To Hear”
Westfield Hadassah member Joellen Bard will discuss her book entitled, "Stories My Friends Love To Hear" and keep us in stitches with awe inspiring stories, coincidences or strange events. Everyone is welcome at Westfield Hadassah meeting on Monday, November 19 at noon in Temple Emanu-El Greiffer Sacks Hall. Please bring your lunch and enjoy coffee, tea and delicious desserts. Free. Call 908-654-5508.
Find out more »Creation and Cosmology: Sacred and Secular Perspectives
Panelists: David Spergel and Rabbi Adam Feldman We are pleased to present a series of panel discussions between clergy and noted scientists about topics of contemporary importance. For this panel, Rabbi Feldman will share the program with respected astrophysicist and TJC member David Spergel. They will discuss and contrast the Biblical stories of Creation with modern scientific findings in cosmology. David Spergel is the Charles Young Professor of Astronomy at Princeton and the Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics…
Find out more »Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
On Thursday, November 29, 11:30 AM, please join us for Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz. This year’s topic is “Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character.” We will study the Books of Samuel and learn about David and his relationships. Through this exploration we will delve into the themes of love, lust, power and friendship. Other dates are Thursdays, December 20, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25 & May 23, 11:30 AM. Bring your…
Find out more »“Anti-Semitism After Tree of Life”
Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Springfield, 8 p.m. Panel discussion in commemoration of the sh’loshim, the 30th-day post-burial of the Tree of Life massacre victims. Contact 973-376-0539, ext. 11.
Find out more »December 2018
Through a Jewish lens
Rabbi Ben Adler of Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, will lead a Shabbat version of “Ripped from the Headlines,” a free informal discussion of current events, on Saturday, Dec. 1, at a noon kiddush following services. He will also speak at the monthly “Ripped from the Headlines” session on Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at McCaffrey’s Food Market in Yardley, Pa. Participants may purchase coffee or tea in the store. Visit adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.
Find out more »Film and discussion
A screening and discussion of “Still Alice” will be held at Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, on Saturday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m. The program will include dinner and Havdalah. RSVP to 609-799-9401 or office@bethchaim.org or go to bethchaim.org.
Find out more »Saturday Night at the Movies
Dinner, Havdalah, Movie and Discussion "Still Alice" - A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Open to the Community. $10 per person - Please RSVP to office@bethchaim.org.
Find out more »Author Speaks
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 10:15 a.m. With Michael Weinstein, Author of “Ten Times Chai”; signed books will be available. Call 908-289-8112.
Find out more »Modern Issues in American Judaism
Second in three-part contemporary issues series sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris Section, and presented by Rabbi Steven Bayar, noon at Morris County Library, Whippany. Concludes Dec. 11. RSVP to iadpr@aol.com.
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