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November 2018
Organ Donation
Kaplan Minyan at Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. Kidney recipient Faith Kaplan and her donor, Judy Summers, will tell their stories in observance of National Donor Sabbath. Visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.
Find out more »A Book Talk: The Sabbath by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
A Bagel U (Adult Education) course offering a discussion of the book by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Abraham Leibson will lead a discussion of The Sabbath, hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality. Heschel is a poet in his brevity, a precision craftsman in his choice of words. Registration required, registering means you will have read the book. Used copies are available on Amazon for as little as $4. Register by e-mailing abraham.leibson@gmail.com.
Find out more »Religious Choice in Israel
JCC MetroWest, West Orange, 10:30 a.m. “Building Up, Not Tearing Down: How American Jews Can Help Open Doors to Religious Choice in Israel,” a discussion with rabbis Seth Farber, Matthew Gewirtz, E. Samuel Klibanoff, and David Hoffman. RSVP to crc@jfedgmw.org.
Find out more »Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent, The Jerusalem Post To Speak at TBA
On Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM, Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning will present a lecture on Best Ever or Destroyed Forever: The US-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump with Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent, The Jerusalem Post. This event is free and open to the community. The temple is located at 300 E. Northfield Road, Livingston, entrance on East Cedar Street. One of Israel's most respected journalists, Chicago native Gil Hoffman is well-connected to Israeli…
Find out more »The U.S.-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump
“Best Ever or Destroyed Forever: The U.S.-Israel Relationship in the Era of Netanyahu and Trump.” Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Gil Hoffman, NJJN Israel correspondent and Jerusalem Post chief political correspondent. RSVP at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »“Bikur Cholim” – Visiting the Sick: A practical guide
A Practical Guide to Helping People in Times of Illness This practical program includes a Jewish perspective on illness, the role of prayer during illness, and guidelines for effective visits that lift rather than tax the spirit of the patient. We are fortunate to have Rabbi Friedman serve as our community scholar. He is the author of eight books, including Setting a Table for Two, Marital Intimacy, Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement, and Wisdom from the Batcave. Most important Rabbi…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
Informal and lively! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the Rabbi's 'struggles", Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish life. A delicious complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish Learning.
Find out more »Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Kroloff – After Pittsburgh: Am I A Different Jew Today
Join us for a lunch and learn with Rabbi Kroloff! Discussion topics will include contemporary events, films of Jewish and general interest, spiritual issues, aging wisely, family concerns, the rabbi’s struggles, Israel, the American Jewish community, and recent developments in Jewish live. On Monday, November 12 we will discuss, “After Pittsburgh: Am I A Different Jew Today?”. A delicious and complimentary lunch will be offered. Donations to support this program are welcome. Kindly direct them to the Rabbi Charles A.…
Find out more »Kristallnacht Commemoration
Drew University’s Dorothy Young Center for the Arts, Madison, 4 p.m. Guest speakers are Peter Lederman and Erwin Ganz, who witnessed the events of Kristallnacht as young boys. Presented by Drew’s Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study. Contact ctrholst@drew.edu or 973-408-3600.
Find out more »Critical Challenges in Israel Today
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Speaker is David Mallach, vice president, Jewish Federations of North America and executive vice chairman of United Israel Appeal. Series continues Nov. 20 and 27. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Find out more »Current Concerns
Congregation Ohr Shalom, Summit, 10:30 a.m. Lecture by Prof. Jonathan Golden, director of the Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict at Drew University; part of “Current Concerns in Our World” series. Follows 9:30 class with Rabbi Avi Friedman, “Issues in Contemporary Judaism.” Each class costs $15. Call 908-273-8130.
Find out more »Israeli women
National Council of Jewish Women: Metro Jersey Section will present “Women’s Issues in Israel” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Dina B. Charnin, NCJW director of Israel policy and programs. Light refreshments will be served. Contact ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Jane Clementi to Participate in Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series
Jane Clementi, who lost her son Tyler to suicide after he became the victim of homophobic cyber bullying, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 14, beginning at 7:30 pm at Temple B’nai Shalom at 15 Fern Road in East Brunswick. Clementi will offer personal perspectives to the conversation about bullying and cyberbullying, human rights, families touched by suicide, or bigotry. She will share Tyler’s…
Find out more »“Upstander” program
Jane Clementi, whose son committed suicide after becoming a victim of cyberbullying due to his sexual orientation, will talk about her Tyler Clementi Foundation “Upstander” program as part of the Daniel Pearl Education Center Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick. Admission is a $10 donation to benefit the foundation and Daniel Pearl Education Center. RSVP to dpeccommittee@gmail.com or call 732-251-4300, ext. 222.
Find out more »News & Jews-Let’s Hear YOUR Views
Adult Forum of Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, 12:30 p.m. Current events discussion with Hirschhorn speaker Deb Schapiro. Cost is $12, $10 Adult Forum members. RSVP with lunch order to Lois at 973-533-1809.
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