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February 2019
‘Humor Me’
Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth continues its 17th annual Jewish film series on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. with a public screening of ”Humor Me.” Sam Hoffman, the film’s writer/director and son of congregants Diane and Barney Hoffman, will speak immediately afterward. The screening and talk is free and open to the public (an $8 donation is suggested). The final film in this series will be “Shalom Bollywood” on March 9. Contact Udi Shorr at 732-819-9850.
Find out more »Storyteller
Local author and storyteller Joellen Bard (“Stories My Friends Love to Hear”) will speak at a National Council of Jewish Women: Metro Jersey Section event on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Elaine at ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Survivors’ stories
Eugene and Ruth Gottleib, East Brunswick residents, authors, and survivors of Kristallnacht, will discuss their experiences at an East Brunswick Hadassah program at East Brunswick Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.
Find out more »“God Is Imperfect, And So Are We!”
B’nai Shalom, West Orange, 7 p.m. Discussion with Rabbi Mark Biller related to the Book of Genesis. Visit bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160.
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 »Nosh & Drosh
Sponsored by The Jewish Center Drop in for a morning of schmoozing, discussion, connecting and inclusion. Our new format will include a combination of guest leaders and self-guided discussions. February 21, March 21, April 11*, May 16, June 20, 2019 *not meeting on our usual third Thursday of the month due to a Jewish holiday* We will meet at Bon Appetit in the Princeton Shopping Center Questions? Contact the “Nosh & Drosh” Co-chairs: Lauren Neufeld 908-216-1412; laurenhneufeld@gmail.com or Cynthia Neufeld…
Find out more »Beth El Synagogue Seniors – Ethical Dilemas
On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm, the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors and Jewish Family and Children Services presents ‘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. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor,…
Find out more »Immigration in the 2000’s Kiddush lunch with attorney Susan W. Scheer Esq.
A deep dive into a difficult subject: let's learn, discuss, explore and share as we speak with Susan Scheer, an attorney who has gained a profound understanding of the issues of immigration, asylum and the political controversies of our time: beyond the slogans and soundbites; a look at real issues, real people... Machlolet L'shem Shamayim: Judaism's round table is one that is famous throughout our history for being able to look at complex and faught topics in a spirit of…
Find out more »Pre-Policy Conference Orientation & Policy Briefing featuring Andrew Tabler
The evening will feature a Policy Conference Orientation at 6:30PM led by AIPAC staff. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. After a question and answer session, all will be invited to enjoy a light dairy dinner at 7:00PM. At 7:30 PM, Andrew Tabler, the Martin J. Gross fellow in the Geduld Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, will discuss the political climate in the Middle East and lead a question and answer session. The goal of this…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 11:30 a.m. Monthly program with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz explores “Love, Lust and Power: David, the Biblical Character.” Bring a dairy lunch; drinks will be provided. RSVP to 973-994-2290 or visit tbanj.org.
Find out more »Nosh and knowledge
“Nosh & Knowledge: Innovation & Tradition with Rabbi Brian Beal” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor. The program is cosponsored by Greenwood House and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County. A kosher lunch will be provided; there is a requested $5 donation. Participants may also bring a kosher-style lunch. RSVP to Beth Englezos at bethe@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 126, by Feb. 21.
Find out more »March 2019
Musical Scholar in residence: Joey Weisenberg & “The Architecture of Listening”
Merging traditional nusah and soulful nigunim, Joey Weisenberg, Creative Director of Hadar's Ricing Song Institute will cultivate the power of the communal voice through rhythm, spontaneous harmony, and careful listening. Joey will teach during services and lead a spirited Musaf. Kiddush Lunch & Learn follows with "The Torah of Music", Drawing from his 2017 National Jewish Book Award-winning book, Joey explores the spiritual teachings of music through a wide range of Jewish musical-spiritual texts and stories. We will sing, discuss,…
Find out more »Teffilah Lab: An Experimental Experiential Worship Group
Tefillah Lab will be an experiential Jewish worship group at Monmouth Reform Temple. The group will focus on experimenting with Jewish meditation and have the goals of increasing mindfulness, promoting a sense of peace, and facilitating an experience of the divine for its participants. Drawing from psychological research, biblical commentary, and the Jewish meditation literature, we will discuss then try a variety of spiritual practices in lively and interactive sessions. In the first session, we will start by discussing our…
Find out more »“Still Dreaming of a Good Night’s Sleep”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m. Presented by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ) nurse Kathleen McMahon. A light kosher lunch will be served. The center is a joint venture between JFSCNJ and Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. RSVP to info@jfscentral.com or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »AIPAC Policy Conference Orientation & Club Member Briefing
The evening will feature a Policy Conference Orientation at 7 PM led by AIPAC staff. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. After a question and answer session, all will be invited to enjoy a light dairy dinner at 7:30 PM. At 8 PM, Andrew Tabler, the Martin J. Gross fellow in the Geduld Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, will discuss the political climate in the Middle East and lead a question and answer session. The goal…
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