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January 2019
Author Series: Springfield Confidential
Simpsons writer and producer, Mike Reiss, offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series, The Simpsons. The event is $12 for members and students/$18 for guests. For more information kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org.
Find out more »Scholar in Residence: Professor Gary Rendsburg
Dr. Gary A. Rendsburg holds the Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair in Jewish History in the Department of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University will lecture as Shabbat Scholar in Residence. On Friday evening after 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner, Professor Rendsburg will discuss The Dead Sea Scrolls: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the discovery and publication of the first Dead Sea Scrolls. And yet, after seven decades of analysis and scholarship, the documents continue to enthrall.…
Find out more »Home buying and selling
Howard Schwartzer, a real estate broker with Weichert Realtors, will present a program on factors to consider when selling or buying a home on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge. He will be assisted by Jeffrey Schwartz, Weichert mortgage adviser, and Jeffrey Lehman, real estate attorney. The program will include a free bagel breakfast. Contact Ed Mendlowitz at emcpa1@aol.com.
Find out more »Author to Describe Hiking the Israel Trail
The Flemington Jewish Community Center will host a presentation by author Aryeh Green on Sunday, January 27, at noon. Green will speak about the lessons he learned while hiking the Israel National Trail. His 48-day, 600-mile trek took him from the Red Sea to the border of Lebanon and helped him heal from a crisis in his life. Green had just undergone a wrenching divorce and wanted an experience that would clear his head and help him move on with…
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Community Forum
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER NEW JERSEY CHAPTER TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUM IN RED BANK, NJ A town hall-style meeting to mobilize local community members in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease - Florham Park, NJ, January 29, 2019 – Monmouth and Ocean County residents are invited to take part in a Community Forum on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The forum provides an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together to ask questions about the disease, share their personal experiences,…
Find out more »New Jersey’s Women of Faith Discuss Faith, Social Justice and Sexism
Women of Faith in Action, invites the community to join them Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 35 Seminary Place, from 7:00-8:30pm., for a conversation about their experiences of being female leaders in particular faith traditions. Speakers include Rabbi Ariann Weitzman of Bnai Keshet in Montclair, Muslim Community organizer Nadira Pierre, Rev. Karen Hernandez-Granzen of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Trenton and Rev. Tracey Brown of Ruth Fellowship Ministries in Plainfield. They will discuss similarities, differences and universal…
Find out more »“History through Text” Congregational Learning Series
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Clifford Kulwin will lead session on “Art and the Torah.” Register online at tbanj.org or call 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Cuban Jews
“Cuba’s Forgotten Jewels,” a film depicting a family’s escape from the Nazis and immigration to Havana, will be screened at East Brunswick Jewish Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. The evening will include a discussion of Cuban-Jewish life and desserts; dairy refreshments will be served. RSVP with $5 per person to the synagogue or call 732-672-9014.
Find out more »February 2019
Cantorial Shabbaton
Cantor Jeffrey Weber will be in residence Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1-2, for the Tenth Annual Suzanne and Sandor Gross Memorial Cantorial Shabbaton at Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth. Weber, who will lead Shabbat services and speak on cantorial music topics, is cantor at Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, Pa. Shabbat dinner will follow Friday night services. Call 732-545-6482 for cost of dinner and more information.
Find out more »Understanding Hamas: A Special Briefing
B’nai Shalom, West Orange. Talk by Rabbi Robert Tobin following Shabbat services and kiddush. Call 973-731-0160, ext. 207.
Find out more »Norman Mailer’s cousin
“My Cousin Norman Mailer” will be presented by the author’s cousin Gail Becker at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Contact Emilie Kovit-Meyer at emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203
Find out more »Jewish Book Council Author Series
Temple B’nai Or, Morristown, 2 p.m. Dawn Raffel discusses her newest book, “The Strange Case of Dr. Couney.” Books are available for purchase for $17. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $10. RSVP to kimlefferts@templebnaior.org.
Find out more »Rosh Hodesh Adar 1 with Rabbi Dantowitz @ TBA
Rosh Hodesh is the celebration of the new Hebrew month and is a special time for women. Sisterhood—The Women’s Connection, led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz, welcomes all women to join in an evening of learning, warmth, and spiritual growth. On Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 PM, at Temple B'nai Abraham, Rosh Hodesh Adar 1 will be discussed. Adar I is an extra month on the Jewish Calendar (We know Rosh Hashanah is always “on time” but may feel “early” or…
Find out more »Great Minds Salon: The College Campus: Frontier of American Judaism
Rabbi Julie Roth will be speaking about “The College Campus: Frontier of American Judaism”. Rabbi Julie Roth: Based on her 14 years at Princeton University, she will share insights into Jewish identity and the key issues facing Jewish college students today. Rabbi Roth enjoys nothing more than meeting with students, faculty, and alumni, and her passion for pluralism, Jewish life, and multi-culturalism make campus work an ideal match. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Rabbi Roth holds a B.A. in Comparative Religion…
Find out more »Shalom Salaam Luncheon
Come and engage with a panel of Muslims and Jews from the Morris County Chapter of the Sisterhood of Salaam-Shalom. Learn how we have built relationships of depth and understanding over the past five years and where we go from here. Moderated by Rabbi Moshe Rudin and bi RabDebra Smith. Open to all; always nice to RSVP to PJorlett@adathshalom.net.
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