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November 2018
Grand Opening of The Birth Center of New jersey
We are having a Grand Opening event for The Birth Center of New Jersey on November 18, 2018, with a ribbon cutting promptly at 1 pm. We have invited hundreds of pregnant moms, midwives and doulas to this event. This is about women and their unborn babies in New Jersey. The infant and maternal mortality, as well as, morbidity rate in New Jersey is one of the highest in the nation. This is for women in general. There are a…
Find out more »Memory Café
Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ and Jewish Family Service of Central NJ. Lunch and social activities for individuals with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners. A light kosher lunch will be served. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer, MSW, LCSW, at 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Caregivers’ group
Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Freehold, will launch a support group, The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. The group will meet the last Tuesday night of each month. Call 732-202-1000 or visit jewishhomefreehold.org.
Find out more »December 2018
Blood Drive at Congregation Beth Israel
The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel will hold a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Scotch Plains synagogue. Run by Community Blood Services of New Jersey, the drive is open to anyone in the community, 18 years or older, who is medically eligible to donate blood. No pre-registration is required. All blood donors will receive complimentary cholesterol screenings and a light snack.
Find out more »Through Our Eyes – Children’s Support Group
Children often feel the effects of their parents' high conflict relationship. This group will help children, ages 8-11, discuss their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. Topics to include: • Dealing with parental conflict • Establishing a sense of security • Managing living in multiple households • Exploring emotions of loss and changing family dynamics • Communicating with parents Most major insurances accepted. How to register: Call or Email Jodi Fox, LCSW 973-740-1233x1777 or jfox@jfsmetrowest.org
Find out more »Memory Cafe: Mutual Support and Encouragement for Families
WHAT: A place to meet others in a relaxed, friendly and safe environment to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, friendship, coffee and snacks. WHO: Individuals experiencing memory loss with a family member or friend. The Memory Cafe is not intended for unaccompanied persons WHEN: 1st Wednesday of the month: December 5, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 TO RSVP or TO ASK QUESTIONS: Siobhan Flynn-Higgins, MSW, 973-637-1763 or sflynn-higgins@jfsmetrowest.org (RSVP REQUIRED)
Find out more »Suicide Bereavement Clinician Training Program
The suicide of a loved one can have a profound and sometimes devastating impact on those left behind, and requires a level of support that often goes beyond traditional grief counseling. Yet one of the most difficult problems faced by suicide survivors is finding mental health professionals whose education, training, and professional experience has equipped them to work effectively with survivors of suicide loss. This intermediate program is intended for licensed mental health professionals and others providing counseling services, such…
Find out more »Memory Café
JFS Halpern Building, Elizabeth, noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ). Kosher lunch and social activities for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners. RSVP to Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at 908-352-8375 or agreenberg-sheedy@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Shabbat Speaker Series at Temple Shalom
Miriam Ramos-Altomonte will be the featured speaker on Friday, December 14th as part of Temple Shalom's Shabbat Speaker Series. Ms. Ramos-Altomonte is the Community Director at the March of Dimes specializing in the issues related to premature birth of babies and the challenges of natal care in the NICU. Temple Shalom services begin at 7:45 pm. Temple Shalom is located at 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen.
Find out more »Family Krav Maga Program
Come to a family Krav Maga program and learn some self-defense moves based on those used by the Israeli Defense Forces led by David Kahn. The program is open to the community. FREE for members, $18 for community members For more information and to register please contact Sharon Diamondstein at sdiamondstein@thejewishcenter.org
Find out more »Memory Café
Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ and Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch, social activities, and entertainment for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer, MSW, LCSW, at 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Navigating Cancer
Navigating a cancer experience or living with a chronic disease can be debilitating and challenging. Often we feel greater stress, fatigue, anxiety and, more importantly, we feel alone. We are offering the four workshops designed as stand-alone topics but they are collectively integrated. Join us and learn tools and strategies to create a better survivorship program and come meet others with similar experiences. This course is taught by Wendy Van Besien.
Find out more »Healthy eating
Registered dietician Caryn Alter will present “Healthy Eating” at a National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) membership meeting at Monmouth County Headquarters Library, Manalapan, noon-2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »January 2019
Shabbat Yoga
Join Rabbi Vaisberg of Temple Emanu-El and the Sakula Yoga team to nourish your mind, body and spirit in Shabbat Yoga.
Find out more »Recovery support
JRecovery/JACS Central NJ, a program of Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County, offers support to those in recovery from addictions and their family and friends. Free confidential group meetings are held every Monday night (except holidays), 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the JFS Milltown office. A call-in number is also available. Call 732-777-1940 or Reva at 732-890-6312.
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