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March 2019
The New American Judaism
JTS’s Dr. Jack Wertheimer and other thought leaders will discuss issues arising from Wertheimer’s acclaimed new book, The New American Judaism, especially the range of initiatives found in and out of synagogues that are helping to revitalize Jewish religious life. In The New American Judaism: How Jews Practice Their Religion Today, Wertheimer delves deeply into understanding how American Jewish observance has shifted in light of the massive social upheavals of the recent decades. He explores which observances still resonate and…
Find out more »The Kindness Advantage Book Talk with Amanda Salzhauer and Dale Atkins
In homes and school communities nationwide, there is re-energized interest in the values of community, compassion, and tolerance, and in finding our way to a kinder culture. “The Kindness Advantage: Cultivating Compassionate and Connected Children” is a practical and concrete guide for parents and grandparents to equip a young child with the essential skills to have a positive influence on the world. The book will available to purchase for $10. Register at agudath.org/events.
Find out more »Jewish current events
Rabbi Benjamin Adler of Adath Israel Congregation presents “Ripped from the Headlines” — through a Jewish Lens — on the first Thursday morning each month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The informal discussion of Judaism and current events will be held in the upstairs meeting room at McCaffrey’s Market in Yardley, Pa. Call 609-896-4977 or go to adathisraelnj.org.
Find out more »Teens: Rising to the Challenge!
Teens and Early Twenties are the most exciting times in life… navigate the awesome years ahead with wisdom, mindfulness and character! An evening of conversation and discussion with Rabbi Zalman Kravitz, an inspiring facilitator, thought leader and teacher...
Find out more »Book Group
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Clifford Kulwin, the group will discuss “Mischling” by Affinity Konar. Register at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World
Allon Bloch will be speaking about “Using Israeli Technology To Take On The World”. Using Israeli technology to take on the world Allon will describe his experiences in building major companies such as Wix (small business website and infrastructure platform, multi-billion value on Nasdaq), Vroom (large online car retailer) and K (emerging AI driven primary care digital health company). Allon will detail how he leverages Israeli technical knowhow and creativity to build global companies and why he enjoys being the…
Find out more »Freedom Riders to Freedom Summer
On Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:00 pm, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor NJ and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Hightstown NJ present “Freedom Riders to Freedom Summer, The Impact and Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, 1961-1964”. Meet an amazing panel of Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement. Hear about the actual experiences of their 1960’s activism. Discuss the legacy of those years and its impact on today’s society. Light refreshments will be served. The event location is…
Find out more »Freedom Riders to Freedom Summer – Documentary
On Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor NJ and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Hightstown NJ present “Freedom Riders to Freedom Summer, The Impact and Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, 1961-1964”. Watch the PBS documentary Freedom Riders by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, with discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 609-977-6214 or 609-426-1953.
Find out more »Torah on Tap
Join us for our monthly gathering at KIXX – the Sports Bar in Kingston as we gather to share some food, a good beer and a conversation about some critical topic in our Jewish lives. The Rabbi always brings a text or a topic or a story that keeps us talking for at least an hour. We welcome new people to our group and we are open to any men in our community including people who have not yet joined…
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Seniors – When to call 911
On Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors and Jewish Family and Children Services present “When to Call 911”. Barbara Vaning MHA, EMT Instructor, Penn Medicine Princeton will present this informative discussion. RSVP by Monday, March 11, 2019. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.
Find out more »Scholar in Residence: the Myth and Reality of Judaism
Rabbi Ron Isaacs leads discussions distinguishing authentic Jewish teaching and practices from the many popular misconceptions that even knowledgeable and literate Jews and others believe. Our weekend features a dinner, short talk during morning services and a Havdala party and discussion. Event cost is $15 per adult, or $36 family.
Find out more »The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen: Redemption
Azzan Yadin-Israel, Professor of Jewish Studies, Rutgers University will return to Shomrei for the second in a series of three encore lectures. Yadin-Israel spent two years mining Springsteen songs for his book, The Grace of God and the Grace of Man: The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen, unearthing numerous biblical themes and reinterpretations of passages from his lyrics. More than passing references to “sin” and “salvation,” “redemption” and metaphorical “promised lands,” the book explores a definitive theological arc that spans Springsteen’s…
Find out more »Ancient Jewish graffiti
A lecture, “Jewish Graffiti in the Ancient World,” will be presented by archeologist and Brooklyn College Professor Karen Stern at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. Stern, author of “Writing on the Wall: Graffiti and the Forgotten Jews of Antiquity,” will discuss her recent discoveries of tomb, theater, and synagogue inscriptions that provide intriguing insights into Jewish life under Roman domination. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Emilie Kovit-Meyer…
Find out more »CAN JUDAISM SURVIVE THE 21ST CENTURY?
A conversation with Tal Keinan and David Gregory.
Find out more »Book discussion
Adath Israel’s One Book One Jewish Community program will feature a discussion of “The Last Watchman of Old Cairo” by Michael David Lukas on Sunday, March 24, at the Lawrenceville synagogue. Call 609-896-4977 or go to adathisraelnj.org.
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