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April 2019
“Tzimtzum: The Expansive Power of Personal Retraction”
Bnai Keshet’s Kaplan Minyan, Montclair, 10:30 a.m. With Rabbi E. Noach Shapiro, L.CS.W. Call 973-746-4889 or visit bnaikeshet.org/event/kaplanminyans.
Find out more »Scholar in residence
Jeffrey Gurock, professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, will serve as scholar in residence at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls. He will present “From the Journals of Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, a study session with documents from the Kaplan diaries. After a complimentary buffet luncheon at 12:15 p.m., Gurock will speak at 1 on “The Jews of Harlem, Past and Present.” Contact office@monmouthreformtemple.org or 732-747-9365.
Find out more »What’s Your Story? Featuring Robyn Shumer
$8 members, $10 non-members
Find out more »Story telling
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold, will present “What’s Your Story?,” a live community storytelling event at 2 p.m. At this event, coordinated by Robyn Shumer, a storytelling coach, some of her protégés will share stories of life-changing events. Speakers include museum volunteer Lola Kline, who will reveal the story of her family’s survival during World War II; Susanne Peticolas, who speaks about assisting refugees; Jackie Allgood, who survived several cancer diagnoses; Elissa Torres, who speaks about human trafficking;…
Find out more »How to Lead a Kick-Ass Seder
Passover (a.k.a. the year’s most complicated dinner party) will be here before we know it. Archie Gottesman – co-founder of JewBelong – will teach us How to Lead a Kick-Ass Seder by following just a few simple steps. (Hint: there are no Seder police and wine is your friend.) She’ll also share JewBelong’s JewBarrassment-free Passover Haggadah, designed to be enjoyed by all the friends and family at your Seder table – including those who are not Jewish, or who are…
Find out more »“Planning For the Second Half of Life”
Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, 8:15 p.m. Featured presenters are Laurie A. Hauptman, Esq., of Hauptman and Hauptman PC, and Jeremy Nachtigall of Daily Navigator LLC. Contact 973-992-3600 or office@tbsnj.org.
Find out more »Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kroloff
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. A delicious and 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. On April 8, Rabbi Kroloff will lead a discussion on "The…
Find out more »Jewish journaling
“Our Stories, Ourselves — Jewish Journaling and More,” facilitated by Michele Bernstein Klausner, director of The Journal Center, is held at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth Country, Freehold, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. It is based on the museum’s exhibit “Three Centuries of Growth and Change: A History of Jews in Monmouth County.” The fee is $5 per session. Call 732-252-6990 or visit jhmomc.org.
Find out more »Israel’s modern history
Congregation Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy will continue a class on the modern history of Israel on Tuesdays, Feb. 26, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 30, and May 14, at 7 p.m. “Israel’s Milestones and Their Meanings,” taught by Rabbi Sara Metz and Mark Fertik, explores the pivotal events of 1917, 1947, and 1967. Each class costs $10. RSVP to Rabbi.SaraMetz@gmail.com for location.
Find out more »Jewish Center Women presents: Israeli Dancing
Put on your dancing shoes! Back by popular demand, Israeli dancing is happening again at TJC! Join Vera Galleid, Israeli dancing instructor extraordinaire, for 90 minutes of F-U-N! OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – RSVP Requested. $10 for Jewish Center members; $12 for community members.
Find out more »“Jews and Music”
Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston, 7:30 p.m. Part of “Jews, Art, and Jewish Art” History through Text Congregational Learning Series with Rabbi Clifford Kulwin. Free; register at tbanj.org or 973-994-2290.
Find out more »Israeli dance
Israeli Dancing with Vera Galleid is offered at the Jewish Center in Princeton on Tuesdays, April 9 and May 7, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12, $10 for members. RSVP to 609-921-0100.
Find out more »Interpersonal relationships
National Council of Jewish Women’s Metro Jersey Section will hold a free interactive program on interpersonal relationships with the New Jersey Mental Health Players on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the JCC of Middlesex County, Edison. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Elaine at ncjwmetrojersey@gmail.com.
Find out more »Torah on tap
Torah on Tap, sponsored by The Jewish Center in Princeton, takes place Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m. at Kixx Sports Bar in Kingston. It features food, beer, and a conversation about a critical topic led by the rabbi. Nonmembers are welcome; future dates are Wednesdays, May 15 and June 5. Contact info@thejewishcenter.org.
Find out more »Safe Driving Class
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $20, $15 members; contact 908-289-8112 or seniordirector@uniony.org.
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